Facebook and Twitter are blocking accounts from China that the companies say spread misinformation against pro-democracy protestors in Hong Kong. Axios media reporter Sara Fischer joined CBSN with more on this, and an exclusive Facebook report. Source

All of the hostages, who were unharmed, were freed after the standoff in Brazil Source

Biden joins Kamala Harris, Tom Steyer and Kirsten Gillibrand on the Iowa airwaves with this ad buy Source

“A pill isn’t going to make you do better on a test… A pill won’t help you make the varsity team. Food will, exercise will, studying will.” Source

The North Jersey Record reports flight logs obtained in the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein show Teterboro Airport in New Jersey was a travel hub for his private jets and alleged sex trafficking ring. Columnist Chris Maag wrote the article for the New Jersey Record and joined CBSN to discuss. Source

Antonio Basco received a new car from an El Paso car dealership after his SUV was stolen and wrecked hours after his wife’s funeral over the weekend. His wife was one of the victims in the Walmart shooting. Source

Carbon-emission credits are hotter than ever on Wall Street, attracting investors eager to cash in on climate change Source

The Tennessee Titans (1-1) host the Pittsburgh Steelers (2-0) this week on Sunday Night Football. Kickoff at Nissan Stadium (capacity 69,143) is scheduled for 7 p.m. CDT on Sunday, Aug. 25. Source

Human traffickers are preying on the dreams of many young African migrants to play soccer in Europe. But instead of arriving to a contract and a locker room, many young men are left in cities with no money and no home. Ini-Obong Nkan, doctoral researcher at Nottingham Trent University, joined CBSN AM to discuss FIFA’s role and how to improve the situation. Source

Celebrated Israeli-American chef, Michael Solomonov, won his fifth James Beard Award in May when his flagship restaurant, Zahav, was named the best restaurant in America. This summer, he opened his sixth restaurant and will open two more this fall, all in Philadelphia. As the 41-year-old enjoys a career high, we asked him to reflect on his struggles and the lessons he is still learning as part of our continuing series, Note to Self. Source