Hurricane Laura takes aim at Gulf Coast
Forecasters say Hurricane Laura could pack winds of 115 mph and storm surge higher than one-story homes. Some 17.5 million people are in its possible path.
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Pompeo, set to address RNC, warned State employees to avoid political activity
Despite his own guidance on participation in political activities, Pompeo is set to address the Republican National Convention in a speech taped in Jerusalem.
Moderna vaccine trial lacks people of color
It's vital that people of color participate in the clinical trial, otherwise a vaccine could do more harm than good.
30 states approved for Trump's $300 in extra jobless aid
Thirty states have received approval from FEMA for the extra benefits aimed at helping jobless workers.
Trump says he'll nominate Chad Wolf as permanent DHS chief
A federal watchdog concluded earlier this month that Wolf was improperly appointed as acting Homeland Security secretary.
Airlines to shed tens of thousands of workers as pandemic aid expires
American Airlines will have 40,000 fewer employees than it did before virus hit; Delta to furlough 1,941 pilots in October.
RNC tries to make case that Trump aggressively handled pandemic
Much of the early part of the Republican National Convention's opening night programming praised the president's handling of the pandemic.
U.S. immigration agency cancels furlough of 13,000 employees
The furlough of 13,000 employees at the fee-funded agency would've have severely limited the processing of applications for green cards, U.S. citizenship and other benefits.
Haley, Scott close out first night of Republican National Convention
The two South Carolina Republicans painted President Trump as the candidate who will keep the American dream alive.
Nearly half of Americans are using downturn to shore up finances
Nearly half of Americans say they've either saved more money or paid down debt since the pandemic started.
KFC suspends "Finger Lickin' Good" slogan amid pandemic
The 64-year-old slogan "doesn't quite fit in the current environment," a KFC executive said.
Police in Wisconsin shoot Black man in back multiple times
Jacob Blake, 29, was hospitalized in serious condition after police shot him several times in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Graphic video of the incident was shared widely online.
U.S. restricts work permits for asylum-seekers with new rule
"We need work permits to cover our basic necessities, especially for our children," W.L., an asylum-seeking mother who fled sexual violence, told CBS News.
Couple donates wedding food to shelter
They not only donated food but also got in the kitchen and served it while wearing their wedding dress and tux.
Woman declared dead found to be alive at funeral home
The bizarre set of events began when a medical crew was summoned to a home where a 20-year-old woman was unresponsive.
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