President Trump is getting bashed again for repeating a comment about Jewish Americans. He told White House reporters Wednesday that any Jewish person who votes Democratic is being “disloyal.” it was the second day in a row Mr. Trump questioned the “loyalty” of Jews, a type of attack that anti-Semites often use. Source
Millions could be declared stateless as India appears to be cracking down on Muslims
A crisis is brewing in India after the Hindu majority government launched a campaign to list all legal residents living in the Assam state. Millions of people, mostly Muslims, were left off that list, and they have until August 31st to prove they’re citizens. The New York Times South Asia bureau chief Jeffrey Gettleman joins CBSN from New Delhi to explain the latest developments. Source
“The 1619 Project”: Nikole Hannah-Jones on confronting the truth about slavery
In a special new issue, the New York Times magazine is launching a series called “The 1619 Project.” It marks the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in the colony of Virginia. The series examines the ways the legacy of slavery continues to shape America and “aims to reframe American history” to place “the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans at the very center of the story we tell ourselves about who we are.” The journalist behind the project, Nikole Hannah-Jones, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the project and why she hopes it will help Americans confront the truth about our own history. Source
Wounded veterans find an outlet in wheelchair rugby
As wounded warriors return home from deployments overseas, some are finding support from a new kind of team. Chip Reid reports. Source
Former custodian returns to school as the principal
A Colorado educator who began his career as a custodian, is back in school this week, this time as the principal. Michael Atkins started his first semester as principal of Denver’s Stedman Elementary School, already familiar with the school system. For more than three decades, Atkins has been a student, janitor and teacher. As a young student, he did not see a future in education after experiencing racial discrimination in the classroom. That all changed when he realized he could inspire students to celebrate each other’s differences. Source
FDA investigating spike in severe lung illnesses among vape users
Federal health officials are investigating a sharp new increase in the number of severe lung illnesses possibly linked to vaping. They’re now looking into 153 cases, most involving adolescents and young adults who used e-cigarettes. Anna Werner reports. Source
2019 FedEx Cup Playoffs: Tour Championship picks, odds, predictions from dialed-in model that nailed six majors
SportsLine simulated the 2019 Tour Championship 10,000 times and came up with some surprises Source
Five bold Buccaneers predictions for 2019 NFL season: Arians revives Winston’s career, rookie linebacker emerges
Is the Jameis Winston breakout about to happen? Here are five bold predictions for the Buccaneers 2019 season Source
Team USA basketball vs. Australia score: Kemba Walker, Myles Turner lead second-half explosion to secure win
Team USA pulled away from Australia in the second half of their exhibition game Thursday Source
Cardinals sign Michael Crabtree to one-year deal, swapping veteran WRs in the process
It took two tries for the Cardinals to land him, but they did, and then sent another veteran WR packing Source