With breaking news. Joe biden has selected senator Kamala Harris as his running mate, a historic pick. The california senator becomes the first black woman and the first Indian American ever on a major party ticket. Shes also a former rival who wmously clashed with biden over racial issues in the first democratic debate. Bidens Selection Process was cloaked in secrecy, and his choice didnt leak out until supporters received a text from the campaign. All of that, sources say, was made easier by the forced social distancing caused by coronavirus. Tonight, theres also breaking eews in the world of college sports. In yet another reminder of how the pandemic dominates american life, the big 10 and pac 12, two of the nations Biggest College sports conferences say theyre punting, postponing all fall sports until next year. Its a decision that could have a Ripple Effect nationwide, costing schools and businesses billions. And theres a troubling new study out tonight showing just how long covid
Enough. Putins vaccine play the russian leader say co and irey t. In ora geopolical ploy . Seetervice shootout new details on the suspect that forced the president from the Briefing Room and put the white house on high alert. Blast zone the enormous explosion in baltimore captured by a doorbell camera. As the death toll rises, what were learning about a possible cause. Held at gunpoint three teens lice treated eated them like criminals after they were threatened by a man with a knife. The growing outrage tonight. And dont give up the ship. The u. S. Sailors who lived that motto when flames threatened their vessel. This is the cbs evening news with norah odonnell, reporting from the nations ca brennan good evening to our viewers in the west. And thank you for joining us. Norah is off tonight. Im margaret brennan. Were going to begin tonight with breaking news. Joe biden has selected senator Kamala Harris as his running mate, an historic pick. The california senator becomes the first bla
Or could millions of americans see their Unemployment Benefits end in just two weeks . Plus the president now says wearing a mask is patriotic. Ambush shooting, a gunman opens fire at a federal judges home killing her son and wounding her husband. Tonight the suspect, a mens rights attorney and his connection to the judge. Breaking news, a new lawsuit accuses three fox news talent of Sexual Harassment. Tonight the details. And paying tribute to congressman and civil rights icon john lewis, how his words from decades ago still resonate today. This is the cbs evening news with norah odonnell, repoportg from the nations capitol. Odonnell good evening to our viewers in the west and thank you for joining us. We are going to begin with some breaking news. And for the first time in a while, it is hopeful news. Tonight researchers say one of the leading contenders for a Coronavirus Vaccine is showing real results. In the largest study thats been done so far the vaccine which is being developed
Im margaret brennan. We begin tonight with the frantic search for the missing after those deadly and devastating explosions in lebanon. The death toll, which is already staggering, is still climbing. At least 137 people have been killed, including at least one american, and as many as 5,000 people were injured. As we come on the air, the lebanese government has arrested the officials responsible for operating the port. Cbs news has learned the explosion may have been fueled by Ammonium Nitrate stored in a warehouse for six years. These satellite images from before the blast and after show the extent of the destruction. Meantime, here in the u. S. , new york city now says it will set up checkpoints at bridges and tunnels, as well as bus and train stations. Those entering from states with large numbers of infections will be required to fill out a health form and quarantine for two weeks. That move comes as confirmed cases in the u. S. Have soared above 4. 8 million tonight. More than 157
Why it could take days to get the lights back on. Unconventional joe biden says hell stay close to home when he accepts his partys nomination, as President Trump ponders giving his speech from the white house. The dramatic changes coming to this years campaign. Plus, what the former Vice President tells our correspondent about his rivals cognitive test. Urgent Health Warning the new alert from the c. D. C. The poliolike illness affecting children. What parents need to know. Arizona and texas. As for bidens running mate, his candid revelation what Michelle Obama just said about how the wife, jill, says hes close to pandemic is impacting her mental making a decision but an health. Announcement isnt expected until next week. Late today, President Trump also and we end tonight with a mentor who wants to start a social and economic revolution, and hes challenged biden to a fourth debate in early september, around the time Many Americans only 15. Can begin voting early. This is the cbs eveni