Polls close Tuesday in California’s gubernatorial recall election. A total of 46 candidates are looking to unseat Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom. If more than 50% of voters approve the recall, the candidate with the most votes becomes governor. Eric Ting with the San Francisco Chronicle spoke with CBSN’s Lana Zak about why this recall effort is so significant. Source
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On 9/11 anniversary, Bush warns of dangers of domestic extremism
While commemorating the 20th anniversary of 9/11, the former president warned “we have seen growing evidence that the dangers to our country can come not only across borders, but in violence that gathers within.” Source
U.S. marks 20 years since 9/11
Americans solemnly marked the 20th anniversary of 9/11 on Saturday, remembering the dead and invoking the heroes. Source
Gorillas at Zoo Atlanta test positive for COVID-19
The gorillas at risk of experiencing COVID-19 complications are receiving monoclonal antibodies, the zoo said. Source
9/11: CBS This Morning Saturday
Victims and heroes commemorated two decades after 9/11; Singer Elvis Perkins remembers his mom, 20 years after her death. Source
Man walks more than 500 miles to honor brother, victims of 9/11
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of his brother’s death, Frank Siller is going the distance. Source
Actor Steve Buscemi discusses working at Ground Zero after attacks
Actor Steve Buscemi accompanied Engine 55 for five days following the attacks on September 11, 2001, helping them dig through rubble at the World Trade Center. Source
9/11 families attend trial of five suspects accused of planning terror attacks
The case against the five men accused of aiding the hijackers inched forward with pre-trial hearings. In the gallery were a handful of 9/11 family members. Senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Source
Four-star general reflects on military career after 9/11 attacks
Retired Four-Star General, and former head of special operations, Raymond “Tony” Thomas, has served in Afghanistan almost every year since the September 11, 2001 attacks. Source
Singer Elvis Perkins remembers his mom, 20 years after her death
Elvis Perkins released his debut studio album “Ash Wednesday” in 2007, more than five years after the day that would affect him in deeply personal and profound ways. His mother, Berry Berenson-Perkins, was heading home aboard American Airlines Flight 11 when she died at the World Trade Center. On the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Perkins remembers her and talks to Anthony Mason about how she helped him become a singer. Source