The Spennylympics fundraiser is in memory of Stuart Bates’ brother, Spencer, who died in 2011 from Lou Gehrig’s disease. The team has reported they have raised more than $100,000 in donations. Imtiaz Tyab has the story. Source
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Cuomo accuser Brittany Commisso discusses scathing attorney general report
A recent report from the New York attorney general alleged that Governor Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women. In an exclusive interview with “CBS This Morning” and the Times Union, Brittany Commisso, one of those women, discusses her accusations against Cuomo. The governor denies any wrongdoing. Read more here. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, August 8, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Jericka Duncan.” Source
Some Missouri hospitals bracing for another COVID surge
Health experts are warning that the oncoming surge fueled by the Delta variant will be worse than previous ones. Kansas City has reported its highest positivity rate of COVID cases since the pandemic began. Mireya Villarreal takes a look. Source
Delta variant surge becoming dire in Southeast, officials say
Hospitalizations due to the coronavirus have jumped 50% in states like Florida, Tennessee and Kentucky. New infections are the highest among the unvaccinated. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
Dr. Agus, CBS News medical contributor, answers new COVID questions
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Agus joins “CBS Weekend News” to discuss children returning to school, potential shut downs and booster shots for COVID vaccines. Source
Tokyo Olympics officially come to a close
The smaller than normal ceremony due to COVID restrictions highlighted the more than 200 nations that participated. The two weeks of action also put a focus on mental health in which Simon Biles explained on a video call with President Biden. Jamie Yuccas reports from Tokyo. Source
Top climate scientists set to release landmark report on climate change
An upcoming report will include a stark warning about the expected changes to oceans, ice caps and land in the coming decades and how humans are making it worse. Source
Final vote looms for bipartisan infrastructure bill
The final vote on the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill will likely happen Tuesday. It has the support of 18 Republicans including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Christina Ruffini has the latest. Source
Openly transgender and nonbinary Olympian wins history-making medal
Canadian midfielder Quinn is the first openly transgender and nonbinary athlete to win an Olympic medal. Source