The White House said Thursday that President Biden will campaign alongside California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday, one day before the state’s recall election. Sophia Bollag, a politics reporter for the Sacramento Bee, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak with the latest. Source
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More than $8 billion given to families and victims of 9/11 attacks
A 20th anniversary report from the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund has revealed that more than $8 billion has been paid to victims and families of the terror attacks. Money has been distributed to more than 40,000 individuals so far. Hugh Campbell is a civil litigation attorney and former board member of Trial Lawyers Care, a nonprofit that has helped 9/11 families receive compensation. He joins CBSN’s Lana Zak with more. Source
Crews end search for 1887 time capsule under former Robert E. Lee statue
A newspaper article from 1887 suggested the copper time capsule contained a “picture of Lincoln lying in his coffin,” as well as other memorabilia. Source
CBS Evening News, September 9, 2021
Biden targets workers with new COVID vaccine mandate; Camp counselor helps others with grief after losing father on 9/11. Source
9/9: Red and Blue
White House announces new actions on COVID-19; Did Afghanistan alter future U.S. interventions? Source
Thinner, energetic Kim Jong Un appears at North Korea parade
The regime was officially showcasing its civil services, but given the importance of the young leader’s health, his buoyant mood and slim figure will be the big international takeaway. Source
Thin, energetic Kim Jong Un steals spotlight at North Korea parade
The regime was officially showcasing its civil services, but given the importance of the young leader’s health, his buoyant mood and slim figure will be the big international takeaway. Source
Biden calls Chinese President Xi Jinping about U.S.-China relationship
The president has been exasperated that lower-level Chinese officials haven’t been willing to speak substantively with his administration. Source
CBS News exclusive: Fighter pilots recall mission to take down Flight 93 on 9/11
Air National Guard pilots, Lieutenant General Marc Sasseville and Heather Penney, rushed into their F-16s on September 11, 2001, knowing that it might be their last mission. Norah O’Donnell has more in this CBS News exclusive report. Source
Biden announces sweeping new coronavirus vaccine mandates
President Biden has unveiled sweeping new vaccine mandates for American workers, the latest move in the administration’s fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Vaccines will be required for federal employees and contractors. Employees at companies with 100 or more workers will also have to get vaccinated or be tested for the virus weekly. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN’s Lana Zak with the latest. Source