In a press conference at Trump Tower in New York, President Trump took questions about last weekend’s violence in Charlottesville, Virginia. The president delivered an animated defense of his decision to wait two days before condemning neo-Nazis. Anthony Mason anchors this CBS News Special Report with Margaret Brennan reporting from Trump Tower. Source
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At least 23 dead in Mexico City rail overpass collapse; Bill and Melinda Gates ending 27-year marriage Source
Tiger Woods’ toxicology report released
A toxicology report revealed that at the time of his DUI arrest Tiger Woods had five different drugs in his system. CBSN’s Stephanie Sy reports. Source
New shade of purple named after Prince
A signature purple hue has been named after the late musical icon Prince. It’s called Love Symbol Number Two. CBSN’s Stephanie Sy has the story. Source
Women sue after cops handcuffed and held them at gunpoint
The women say they believed they were going to die after at least 10 police officers held them at gunpoint, mistakenly believing their U-Haul truck was stolen. Source
Oprah reveals why she has never gotten married
In an interview with Vogue magazine, Oprah Winfrey reveals why she never married her longtime partner, Stedman Graham. CBSN’s Stephanie Sy has more details. Source
Women describe “terrifying” arrest that led them to sue Los Angeles Police Department
Two women claim they were wrongfully targeted by the Los Angeles Police Department when they were pulled over in a U-Haul truck last year, and now they’re suing the department. The women said they were slammed to the ground by officers who thought the truck was stolen. The women were released from custody after showing a receipt for the rental truck. CBS Los Angeles’ Brittney Hopper reports. Source
Guam radio station accidentally airs emergency alert
A Guam homeland security adviser urged residents and visitors to remain calm after a radio station accidentally aired an emergency alert. CBSN’s Stephanie Sy reports. Source
Shonda Rhimes signs with Netflix, Tom Cruise injured
Shonda Rhimes leaves ABC and signs with Netflix for a multi-year deal. Actor Tom Cruise was injured doing his own stunts while filming for “Mission Impossible 6” — he is expected to fully recover. Entertainment Tonight co-host Kevin Frazier joins CBSN to discuss. Source
Michael Lewis on why America’s public health institutions struggled to respond to COVID-19 pandemic
Author Michael Lewis joined “CBS This Morning” to discuss his new book “The Premonition: A Pandemic Story,” an in-depth look at why America’s public health institutions struggled to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, and what lessons should be learned before the next one. Source