Debate over whether to require masks in school is heating up in Florida and Texas as coronavirus infections in children are on the rise. Manuel Bojorquez takes a look. Source
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Governor Andrew Cuomo resigns amid sexual harassment scandal
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s resignation came as a shock to many after he vowed to fight the sexual harassment allegations made by 11 women. Kathy Hochul will replace Cuomo, becoming the state’s first female governor. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
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Governor Andrew Cuomo resigns amid sexual harassment scandal; Young girl puts heart and “sole” into helping kids in Ghana Source
8/10: Red and Blue
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo resigns; Minorities drive U.S. population growth Source
Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene suspended from Twitter after sharing COVID misinformation
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has once again been suspended from Twitter for sharing misinformation about COVID-19. Her account will be locked for seven days, according to Twitter. Source
Marjorie Taylor Greene suspended from Twitter — again
It’s the second time in less than a month that the Georgia Republican has been suspended for posting misinformation about COVID-19. Source
Biden applauds Senate passage of “historic” $1 trillion infrastructure bill
President Biden is celebrating a milestone in his agenda after the Senate voted 69 to 30 to pass a $1 trillion infrastructure bill. In his remarks Tuesday, the president also addressed the resignation of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns join CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest. Source
Cuomo resigns over sexual harassment claims, says “The best way I can help now is to step aside”
His resignation comes one week after an investigation by New York Attorney General Letitia James that found that he sexually harassed 11 women. Source
New vaccinations have nearly doubled from last month
The country was averaging around 441,198 new vaccinations per day as of August 5, a 95% increase from July 5. Source
Florida school board to require masks despite ban
The Broward County School Board voted overwhelmingly to require students to wear masks even though the state has banned mask mandates amid a COVID surge from the Delta variant. Source