President Biden spoke with local leaders Wednesday to help promote the Senate-passed infrastructure bill. Chuck Hoskin, Jr., chief of the Cherokee Nation, was one of those leaders at the virtual roundtable. Hoskin joined “CBSN AM” from Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to discuss what the infrastructure investment would mean for his community, as well as the latest on coronavirus pandemic and a new probe looking into Indian boarding school sites. Source
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Sony moves “Venom” sequel release as Delta disrupts Hollywood
Instead of opening in theaters September 24, the big-budget sequel starring Tom Hardy will now debut October 15. Source
County asks residents to use 911 sparingly amid COVID surge
“Leave emergency room and ambulance trips for those with life-threatening or serious emergencies,” the county’s fire chief said. Source
Pentagon sending troops to Kabul to help evacuation of U.S. embassy
A U.S. official says Kandahar “is in the process of falling.” Source
Major League Baseball makes “Field of Dreams” a reality
For one night only, Major League Baseball is coming to Iowa. The Yankees and White Sox will play right next to the iconic movie set of “Field of Dreams.” CBS Sports HQ’s Will Middlebrooks spoke with CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about what tonight’s game means to the players. Source
Unemployment claims fall near pandemic low
375,000 people filed first-time unemployment during the week ending August 7, a sign that the economy is strengthening. Mark Hamrick, senior economic analyst for BankRate, joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss what the numbers mean. Source
Where there’s fire, there’s smoke — and economic consequences
Widespread wildfire smoke can add short- and long-term costs over thousands of miles, experts say Source
Former Trump AG Jeffrey Rosen reportedly pressured to discredit election
Multiple reports indicate former Acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen told the Senate Judiciary Committee that then-President Trump tried to pressure the Justice Department to discredit the 2020 election. CBS News legal contributor Keir Dougall spoke with CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about the concerns over political interference at the Justice Department. Source
West Virginia college to charge unvaccinated students $750
Students who contract the virus during the semester and who are unable to return home will be charged $250 in order to quarantine on campus. Source
Census Bureau releases data used to redraw congressional maps
The bureau’s data will take weeks to sort out, but commissions and legislatures can now begin to draw maps after months of delays. Source