5 things to know about reopening schools safely
With the school year about to get underway, the "CBS Evening News" spoke with Harvard Professor Joseph Allen about what parents need to know before they send their kids back to the classroom.
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Ex-Postal Service official: White House involved in slowing mail
The former top USPS official said the Trump administration has been "politicizing" the Postal Service.
George Floyd mural in Minneapolis defaced
Someone sprayed black paint over Floyd's eyes and face on the famous mural at the Minneapolis intersection where he died.
California wildfires kill at least 5, force thousands to evacuate
Three major collections of fires — dozens in all – carved their way through forest, canyon country and rural areas in the San Francisco Bay Area and central California.
Steve Bannon indicted for fraud over campaign to build private border wall
Federal prosecutors in New York City said Bannon was arrested Thursday morning.
Trump wants Supreme Court to let him block critics on Twitter
"President Trump's ability to use the features of his personal Twitter account, including the blocking function, are independent of his presidential office," wrote acting Solicitor General Jeffrey Wall.
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.
DHS cybersecurity expert says election threats are "much lower" than 2016
Christopher Krebs, the director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, said that the U.S. is more prepared this year.
Republican national security officials back Biden
Those endorsing Biden include former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, former CIA and National Security Agency Director Michael Hayden and former Director of National Intelligence John Negroponte.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Most Americans support more funding for Postal Service to handle mail-in ballots, poll finds
The former vice chairman of the U.S. Postal Service's Board of Governors and inspector general, David C. Williams, testified before the Congressional Progressive Caucus on Thursday afternoon at an ad hoc hearing.
Kansas City Chiefs ban headdresses and Native American face paint
The NFL team is also looking at modifying or changing some of its traditions, including the Arrowhead Chop.
California wildfires prompt thousands to evacuate
Thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes due to several wildfires that are tearing through countless acres of land in California.
Former Uber exec charged with trying to hide massive hack
The hack exposed the data of 57 million app users and drivers, according to the Department of Justice.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (August 23)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the #1 Sunday morning news program
New York governor signs new laws to expand mail-in voting
Cuomo has signed a bill into law that he said will make it easier for people to cast their vote and be counted in the upcoming election.
Trump's judicial confirmations to face resistance in Democratic-controlled Senate
Mississippi Senate race leans Democratic; Colom holds narrow lead
4 grizzly bears killed mom and daughter in Canada, DNA confirms
House GOP elects Jim Jordan as next leader in major shakeup
Baby found "clinging to life" after being buried in crate for 24 hours
Kennedy family members join lawsuit to block Trump's arch
U.S. soldier accused of spying linked to Russia arrested in U.K.
911 call reporting frat video: "They set their pledges on fire"
