A deadline for veterans who were exposed to toxic burn pits to retroactively apply for benefits was extended Thursday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe has more. Source
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Maui residents’ family business destroyed by deadly Hawaiian wildfires
The wildfires on Hawaii’s Maui island have killed dozens of people and destroyed structures, including Lahaina resident Aaron Diaz’s family business. Diaz explains the current situation on Maui and how people can help. Source
Maui wildfires wipe away centuries of Lahaina’s history
The flames that engulfed Lahaina this week have forever changed one of Hawaii’s most historic cities. Major Garrett reports. Source
Nearly 50,000 Americans died by suicide in 2022, CDC report reveals
The age group that saw the largest percentage increase in suicides last year was adults 65 years or older. Source
Ecuador presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio assassinated after rally
Fernando Villavicencio, an Ecuadorian presidential candidate, was assassinated Wednesday while leaving a rally. The FBI is assisting with the investigation. Source
8/10: Prime Time with John Dickerson
Jeff Glor reports on deadly wildfires in Maui, ProPublica’s report on gifts to Clarence Thomas Source
Dozens dead in Maui as firefighters try to contain Hawaiian wildfires
At least 53 people are dead as wildfires continue burning on the Hawaiian island of Maui. Officials warned the death toll is likely to rise. CBS News reporter Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest from Maui, where search and rescue efforts are underway. Source
Iran agrees to release five American prisoners in exchange for frozen funds
President Biden approved a deal to free five Americans held by Iran in exchange for billions in blocked funds. Four Americans were moved from Tehran’s notorious Evin Prison and placed under house arrest, and a fifth American who was already under house arrest is also part of the deal. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan has more. Source
How Hurricane Dora is fueling wildfires on Hawaii’s island of Maui
The deadly fires burning in Maui are being fueled by winds from Hurricane Dora. The Weather Channel’s Chris Warren explains. Source
Tim Walz on how Democrats can compete with GOP in Iowa
GOP presidential candidates, including former President Donald Trump, are descending upon the Iowa State Fair to try and win over voters. Robert Costa spoke with Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz about his support for the Biden campaign and other potential Democratic challengers in 2024. Source