A new study by the Government Accountability Office found that Latinos hold 12% of jobs in the media while they represent 18% of the rest of the workforce. Congressman Joaquin Castro, a Democrat from Texas who commissioned the investigation, joins CBSN “Red and Blue” anchor Ed O’Keefe to discuss the findings. Source
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Illinois man dies after catching rabies from apparent bat bite
The man in his 80s woke up to find a bat on his neck. State health authorities warn that rabies is often lethal if not quickly detected and treated. Source
Generals testify on Afghanistan withdrawal and Milley defends his calls with Chinese counterpart
Testifying before members of Congress about the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Mark Milley also explained the circumstances surrounding his calls to his Chinese counterpart during the final months of the Trump administration. CBS News senior national security correspondent David Martin joins “Red and Blue” host and CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe with the details. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Biden meets with moderates as party divisions threaten his domestic agenda
President Biden met with Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema on his infrastructure and social safety-net bills as a possible government shutdown looms. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia jiang, USA Today White House correspondent Courntey Subramanian, and Politico congressional reporter Nicholas Wu join “Red and Blue” host and CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe on “Red and Blue” with details. Source
U.S. could default by October 18th unless Congress acts
The Treasury Department says the U.S. has just under three weeks until it could run out of cash to pay bills and default on its debt. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice spoke to Ed O’Keefe on “Red and Blue” about what that could mean for Social Security and Medicare recipients. Source
Georgia county divided over school mask policy
As their kids contract COVID-19, parents in Cobb County are frustrated that the school district does not have a mask mandate. Mark Strassmann shares more. Source
Millions of kids forced into labor worldwide
The United Nations estimates one in 10 children is performing forced labor. Debora Patta spoke to a former child slave who was forced to deep-water dive for fishing nets in Ghana. Source
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Defense officials grilled on Afghanistan exit; He lost his vision then became starting quarterback. Source
Judge blocks key component of Arizona abortion law
The new law would have let prosecutors bring felony charges against doctors who knowingly terminate pregnancies solely because the fetuses have a genetic abnormality Source