When a Utah man spotted a 4-year-old intruder on his property, he responded by building him a chalk racetrack to ride on. He may have started a national movement. Steve Hartman has the story. Source
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First Capitol rioter pleads guilty to assaulting officer
One of two men pleading guilty to the charge is a former mixed martial arts fighter, who could face more than four years in prison. Jeff Pegues has more. Source
4.2 million gig workers will soon lose unemployment aid
Innovative PUA program will end in early September, cutting off the self-employed and freelancers from all jobless aid. Source
Man arrested in hit-and-run crash that killed actress Lisa Banes
Brian Boyd, 26, was charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death and with failure to yield to a pedestrian. Source
Congressman Doug LaMalfa on Northern California wildfires
California’s largest wildfire, the Dixie Fire, has destroyed at least 100 buildings in Greenville and Canyondam, about six hours north of Sacramento. Thousands have been forced to evacuate. Congressman Doug LaMalfa, a Republican whose district includes Greenville, spoke with CBSN’s Elaine Quijano about the government’s response. Source
Cuomo attorney pushes back against accusers, challenges investigation
His attorney accused investigators of failing to conduct an “open-minded” investigation and said they “acted as prosecutors, judge and jury.” Source
Three men charged with assaulting a trans woman in Puerto Rico
Activists have identified the victim as Alexa Negrón Luciano, a 29-year-old homeless trans woman who was found dead on the same day as the alleged assault. Source
Amazon latest big employer to require workers to wear masks
Online retailer joins growing number of major U.S. companies requiring on-site employees to wear masks. Source
Former Tesla worker who alleged racial abuse awarded $1 million
Melvin Berry’s case is one of three racial discrimination cases filed by former workers against the electric car maker. Source
Arndrea Waters King discusses voting rights marches planned for U.S. cities
According to the Brennan Center, at least 18 states have enacted 30 laws restricting access to the vote so far this year. On August 28, the anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington, where Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, civil rights organizations are coming together for March On for Voting Rights, which will take place in cities across the country. Arndrea Waters King, the president of the Drum Major Institute, one of the organizations involved in planning the event, joined Elaine Quijano on CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to discuss. Source