Call him Lucky Leo: He was reunited with his owners in Juneau 26 days after the family’s house fell into a river during a glacial-outburst flood. Source
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At least 21 killed, thousands displaced by Brazil cyclone
In the town of Mucum, hundreds had to be rescued from their rooftops as the Taquari River flooded more than 85 percent of the city. Source
9/5: Prime Time with John Dickerson
John Dickerson reports on the longest sentence yet related to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, the Senate’s return from recess with a government shutdown looming, and how child care closures could have larger consequences for the economy. Source
Former White House aide wins Rhode Island Democratic House primary
If Gabe Amo defeats Republican Gerry Leonard in the general election, he will become the first person of color to represent Rhode Island in Congress. Source
What rising child care costs could mean for families and the economy
A wave of child care center closures is coming due to an end in stimulus money. Betsey Stevenson, professor of public policy and economics at the University of Michigan, joins CBS News to discuss how this will affect both American families and the economy. Source
How empty office space hurts the economy
As Americans continue working from home, several U.S. cities are having trouble filling office space. But office vacancy isn’t just a problem for individual businesses — it leads to negative economic consequences and creates an “urban doom loop.” Washington Post economics reporter Rachel Siegel explains. Source
“Prime Time with John Dickerson” turns one
Sept. 6 is the one-year anniversary of “Prime Time with John Dickerson.” As we look back on one year of reporting, we remember the names, faces and moments that we hope have broadened your understanding of our world. Source
What happens if there’s a government shutdown?
The Senate returned to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to a ticking clock counting down to a potential government shutdown. Jeff Stein, White House economics reporter for the Washington Post, joins CBS News to break down the deficit issue lawmakers are grappling with. Source
Extreme heat shuts down schools across U.S.
Labor Day may be the unofficial end of summer, but an estimated 186 million Americans — more than half of the population — saw above-average temperatures on Tuesday. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has more, including how the intense heat is affecting some of the nation’s schools. Source
John Dickerson looks back at 1 year of “Prime Time”
“Prime Time with John Dickerson” turns one this week. Dickerson reflects on the past year. Source