Transcript: James Comey on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FBI Director James Comey that aired Sunday, August 23, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
World
Russian opposition leader, in coma after suspected poisoning, arrives in Berlin
Two days after a suspected poisoning, a hospital in Germany said extensive tests were being carried out.
Lebanon begins partial lockdown amid spike in virus cases after deadly blast
Officials have warned of increased risk of catching the virus because of crowding at hospitals and funerals, or as people searched through the rubble.
Plane carrying Russian opposition leader in coma leaves for Germany
The plane could be seen taking off from an airport in the Siberian city of Omsk just after 8 a.m. local time.
Belarus leader says U.S. "directing" protests, vows to end them fast
"Believe me, we will solve it in the nearest days," embattled President Alexander Lukashenko says of protests against his rule.
Chinese publisher yanks math textbook with boys' and girls' versions
The company had said the two texts catered to gender differences, with games for boys and "practical scenarios, such as buying vegetables and fruit," for girls.
Doctor claims "no poisons" found in Russian opposition leader
Alexei Navalny remains in a coma and his team say doctors at the government-run hospital refusing to allow his transfer are pose a "direct threat to his life."
Papua New Guinea bars Chinese mine workers given trial COVID vaccine
Official says flights cancelled over "lack of information of what these trials are and what possible risks or threat that it might cause our people."
The U.S. gave them asylum. But new rules would've doomed their cases.
A proposal would redefine who qualifies for U.S asylum, disqualifying victims of gang violence, gender-based persecution and domestic abuse.
Russian opposition leader is in a coma, allegedly poisoned by toxic tea
The longtime Putin foe was raced to a Siberian hospital after a plane he was in made an emergency landing.
Greenland ice sheet lost a record amount of ice in 2019, study says
The ice loss in 2019 was more than twice the annual average since 2003 — shattering the previous record.
Well-preserved reptile found in belly of prehistoric "megapredator"
New discovery could reclassify the creatures as "apex megapredators" — predators at the top of the food chain.
Thousands evacuated as record flooding tests massive Chinese dam
The Yangtze River has been swollen by record rainfall, and the biggest hydroelectric dam on the planet has never faced such a test.
Can Pompeo nail the coffin closed on the Iran nuclear deal?
It's unclear whether the Trump administration will be allowed to trigger the "snapback" of U.N. sanctions, but it could be hard to stop.
Bomber's brother gets 55 years for Manchester concert attack
Hashem Abedi had denied helping plan the attack but was found guilty of murder, attempted murder, and conspiring to cause explosions.
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Oil prices fall even as Iran claims new attacks on ships in Gulf
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
U.S. ID's remains of WWII soldier from iconic "Merrill's Marauders"
Hoax bomb threats affect at least 20 European flights within hours
2 women advanced further in Navy SEAL tryouts than any in history
Wendy's rejects $1.4 billion hostile takeover bid
The 2026 blue wave, in charts
Ronaldo retires from Portugal national team
