CBS News has learned that a hard-hitting report by Congressional Republicans accuses U.S. Central Command, also known as CENTCOM, of manipulating or repressing intelligence about ISIS. The military’s CENTCOM is responsible for American security interests in 20 nations, stretching from Egypt through the Arabian Gulf region and into central Asia. Jim Axelrod reports. Source
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Trump hits Clinton on emails, says Obama “founded ISIS”
Donald Trump accused President Obama of being “the founder of ISIS” Wednesday night. The Republican presidential nominee also slammed Hillary Clinton for the newest batch of her State Department emails and highlighted a controversial face in the crowd at a recent Clinton rally. But a Trump supporter then took the focus away from the Republican candidate. Major Garrett reports. Source
A quick guide to Trump’s poorly-timed campaign gaffes
Trump’s political missteps often take the spotlight off of Clinton campaign controversies. Here are some moments when the GOP nominee has stolen the show just when Clinton was facing a bad news cycle. Source
Full Video: Trump says Obama founded ISIS at Florida rally
Donald Trump said President Barack Obama founded ISIS at a rally in Florida Wednesday night. Trump also called the media “crooked as hell.” See his full remarks. Source
Jersey Numbers for the Newest Titans
Former Steelers edge rusher Bud Dupree will also wear No.48 with the Titans. Source
Trump’s tax plan overshadowed by Clinton attacks
Donald Trump’s plan to boost the economy was overlooked after he linked Hillary Clinton’s email scandal to the execution of an Iranian nuclear scientist. RealClearPolitics’ Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN to discuss. Source
Lawyer discusses Derek Chauvin trial as jurors deliberate
CBS News legal contributor and Loyola Law School professor Jessica Levinson joins CBSN to analyze the arguments and possible outcomes in the Derek Chauvin murder trial as jurors deliberate for the second day. Source
U.S. swimmer beats Russian rival caught in doping scandal
In a dramatic turn of events, U.S. swimmer Lilly King beat her rival Yulia Efimova in the 100-meter backstroke. Efimova was one of the Russian athletes implicated in a widespread doping scandal. CBS Sports Network’s Dana Jacobson joins CBSN to discuss. Source
Zika outbreak spreads in Florida
The Zika virus has now been found in Palm Beach, Florida in addition to the Miami area. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Tara Narula joins CBSN with the latest on how the outbreak is spreading. Source
Why Olympians are doing the “cupping” treatment
An ancient therapy known as “cupping” has become a craze during the 2016 Olympics. U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps was seen with purple spots on his back as a result of the treatment. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Tara Narula looks at the health claims behind this process. Source