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
Was killed. Why an attorney for his family says it bolsters the case he was treated differently for being black. And oprahs new pick. Only on cbs this morning she, reveals the next selection in her book club with gayle. And they talk to the author. First, heres todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. If you are in this area, you need to be in your safe place. The wind is whipping and the rain as well. Weve seen gusts that will make you move off your feet a little bit. Isaias actually making landfall as a hurricane. Watches and warnings extending across the entire east coast. A Tropical Storm or a hurricane, you should take this storm seriously. President trump claimed the coronavirus outbreak is receding. There are those that say you can test too much. You do know that. Who says that . Read the manuals. Read the books. Manuals . What manuals . Read the books. What books . Right now new Police Body Cam footage shows what happened in the last moments of George Floyds life. The video
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
From the White House Briefing room by the secret Service Moments ago while he was holding a News Conference. The president did return moments later telling reporters there had been a shooting and that the situation was under control. Were going to have more on that in a moment. But well begin with the u. S. Topping more than five million cases of coronavirus. That milestone comes only about two weeks after the u. S. Hit four million infections and comes as battle lines are being drawn over whether or not students should return to classrooms across the country. One school in georgia that had just reopened is now closed after students and staff there tested positive, while in other parts of the country, children are back in classes without being required to wear masks. Colleges are now also facing pressure on whether its safe to bring students back to campus. Campre is that debate clearer tonight than on the football field where some of the countrys biggest athletic night re al following
President barack obama to troll trump in a video. Our interview with bill gates, how well know if a vaccine works and could an athome covid test be on the horizon. Concern for kanye the performers erratic behavior has friends and family worried. Tonight Kim Kardashian speaks out for the first time because of the stigma and misconceptions about Mental Health. And remember the story of a retired marine who caught a d marine wrown from a burning building . Well, tonight what the community is doing to thank him. This is the cbs evening news with norah odonnell, reporting from the nations capitol. Odonnell good evening to our viewers in the west and thank you for joining us. Breaerygoio begi wit e in t. S. Orviru e pand original epicenter of new york. With the number of infections growing and the death toll rising nationwide, tonight the nations leading Infectious Disease expert dr. Anthony fauci is issuing a sobering warning. That the virus may never be fully eradicated. In an effort to at