JUST ANNOUNCED: Nominations for @ACMAwards' Group of the Year:

➡️ @LadyA
➡️ @LittleBigTown
➡️ @OldDominion
➡️ @thecadillac3
➡️ @TheHighwomen JUST ANNOUNCED: Nominations for @ACMAwards' Duo of the Year:

➡️ @brooksanddunn
➡️ @DanAndShay
➡️ @flagaline
➡️ @MaddieandTae
➡️ @brothersosborne

Did you know that @TheAmandaGorman has performed five commissioned poems for @CBSThisMorning?

Here's "The Miracle of Morning" (April 2020)

👀 👇 "Fury and Faith" by @TheAmandaGorman for @CBSThisMorning. (June 2020)

Cindy McCain, wife of late Republican Senator John McCain, is endorsing Joe Biden for president.

@CindyMcCain joins us with more on what led her to make her decision. "What I want from my country is the same thing everybody wants: I want a president who has my back, a president that will respect our troops, and a president that's willing to listen and talk to both sides." — @cindymccain on endorsing @JoeBiden

Fauci on #AstraZeneca temporarily halting trials of possible COVID-19 vaccine: "It's really one of the safety valves that you have on clinical trials... It's unfortunate that it happened, hopefully they'll work it out and be able to proceed along with the remainder of the trial." Dr. Fauci on timeline for COVID-19 vaccine in the US: "The projection that I've made and I'll stick by it is that we would likely get an answer if this is safe and effective by the end of the year.... hopefully we'll be able to start vaccinations in earnest as we begin 2021."

As some students return to school amid #covid19, teachers are sharing their concerns.

@AnthonyMasonCBS spoke with four public high school teachers about why they're nervous for their students and themselves and what they hope parents and politicians understand. #SchoolMatters "Lots of us got sick and someone died... the risks, if we mess this up, are literally life and death. And we all wanna be back, but it doesn't seem safe yet." — New York City math teacher Matthew Baker

Former Second Lady and teacher Jill Biden made the case for her husband's candidacy at her old school in Delaware.

@JoeBiden formally received the Democratic party nomination on night two of the #DNC.

@DrBiden joins us following her speech last night at the #DemConvention. "I think our country is looking for new leadership, and they're looking for someone who's steady and strong and has the character to lead us forward. And that's Joe. That's my husband, Joe." — @DrBiden

New Jersey Senator @CoryBooker will speak at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday, the same night @JoeBiden will accept the nomination.

As it kicks off tonight, Sen. Booker weighs in on what to expect during the virtual #DemConvention. "I think [Kamala Harris] is going to bring a lot of enthusiasm and excitement to the ticket... I think a lot of Americans by picking her feel seen… this is an exciting pick. It is historic.” — Sen. @CoryBooker

Former Senior Adviser to President Barack Obama @ValerieJarrett joins us to discuss the significance of @KamalaHarris as @JoeBiden's running mate. "I think that she has broad appeal... She is both an indefatigable candidate, but she's also kind & gentle & has wonderful moments of tenderness. I think that's also something that [@JoeBiden] saw in her." — @ValerieJarrett on Sen. @KamalaHarris bringing an "Obama-esque" energy

As presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden hones in on his pick for a running mate, former National Security Adviser, UN Ambassador & author of "Tough Love" Susan Rice discusses being among the VP contenders & her qualifications for the role.

@AmbassadorRice joins us with more. "I think what I would bring is almost 20 years of deep experience at the senior most ranks of the executive branch. Getting things done for the American people. Wrestling with crises & dealing with the solutions we need." — @AmbassadorRice on why she should be @JoeBiden's VP pick

.@WashingtonNFL Football Team Head Coach Ron Rivera tells @GayleKing the team is "not close to making a decision" on a permanent name.

"The biggest thing that we've learned is that this is going to take steps. This can't happen automatically." .@WashingtonNFL Head Coach Ron Rivera says the team's colors will not change.

"To change the colors would kind of distract from what this team has done in terms, of its past history, with the championships that its won." — @RiverboatRonHC

Republicans, Democrats and the White House are debating the latest #coronavirus relief bill proposals — as cases continue to increase nationwide.

U.S. @Surgeon_General @JeromeAdamsMD discusses more on the relief bill, testing, and the push to reopen schools this fall. “I'm a physician not a political pundit. It doesn't do me any good to get back and forth about the president. What I can tell you is that I'm very pleased that he actually is now wearing a face covering.” — U.S. @Surgeon_General @JeromeAdamsMD on POTUS wearing a face mask

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi calls John Lewis "a titan of the civil rights movement whose goodness, faith and bravery transformed our nation."

@SpeakerPelosi joins us first on @CBSThisMorning to discuss and honor the legacy the late congressman left behind. "He was just remarkable every single day. I served with him for 33 years in the Congress of the United States. And he... challenged our conscience in so many ways in terms of equality and justice. And it was justice for all." — @SpeakerPelosi on remembering John Lewis

Hospitals in Georgia say they're quickly nearing capacity. Atlanta Mayor @KeishaBottoms just issued an executive order requiring face masks in public spaces. Earlier this week, she revealed she tested positive for COVID-19, but says she's had no symptoms.

She joins us now. "Right now, we have hospitals that are reaching capacity... And so I have to do what I am charged to do, and that is to make the best decisions on behalf of the people of Atlanta. And so we're pushing forward." — Atlanta Mayor @KeishaBottoms on mandating face masks

Rapper, singer and classically trained flutist @Lizzo is nominated for *8* #GRAMMYs, more than any other artist this year. Her song #TruthHurts made @Billboard chart history and @Time Magazine just named her "Entertainer of the Year."

Lizzo joins us live at the table: "The day before and the day after leaving Paisley Park transformed me from just like, a musician to an artist... I have talent... but an artist creates art with those things... you can do, and you can create art." - @Lizzo on Prince's influence and what he did for her

EXCLUSIVE: Hunter Tess Talley is speaking out for the first time since her photo of a giraffe she killed in South Africa in 2017 prompted worldwide outrage.

In a new CBSN Originals documentary, @adamyamaguchi followed her as she tracked a wildebeest on a wildlife ranch. NEW: Trophy hunter Tess Talley says she is "proud to hunt" and is "proud of that giraffe.” cbsn.ws/2XyC9tM

In an explosive new interview, R. Kelly is breaking his silence about the sexual abuse charges that landed him in jail last month. The embattled R&B singer told @GayleKing that all the women now accusing him of physical and sexual abuse are lying. cbsn.ws/2NLorjg Have you done anything you regret, have you done anything wrong? -- @GayleKing

“Lots of things wrong when it comes to women that I apologize, but I apologized in those relationships at the time that I was in the relationship, OK?” -- @RKelly

cbsn.ws/2NLorjg

NEW: In his first interview since being fired, former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe is telling @60Minutes why he opened up investigations involving President Trump.

@ScottPelley reports: What did he say about friction in the White House after Comey was fired?

"Well he tells the story of the president repeatedly in meetings and phone calls, trying to convince McCabe that everyone at the FBI wanted Comey fired & everyone was very happy about that." -@ScottPelley

Democrats and other critics of President Trump are urging former Starbucks chairman and CEO @HowardSchultz to reconsider his potential plans for 2020. Schultz announced on @60Minutes” that he is “seriously” considering an independent run for president.

Schultz joins us: “I think Republicans are looking for a home. If Republicans have a choice between a far left liberal progressive candidate on the Democratic side or President Trump, President Trump is going to get reelected.” -- @HowardSchultz on 2020

NEW: We're announcing a new partnership between @VirginGalactic and @UnderArmour. The performance-wear company will develop space apparel and footwear for astronauts, engineers and fans. It will also create an Astronaut training program that includes fitness and nutrition. ☄ “Our ability to be the technical space-wear partner for @VirginGalactic is such a cool opportunity.” -- @UnderArmour
’s Kevin Plank

Areas devastated by Florence face a major new threat today amid rising water levels. North Carolina officials report more than 900 water rescues across the state. @demarcoreports is in pembroke, NC, where rescuers have been working nonstop for days. cbsn.ws/2D0qcY2 Officials are also keeping an eye on the Hope Mills dam near Fayetteville after concerns overnight it could fail. More than 500,000 people remain without power today in North and South Carolina. Officials say some could be without power for weeks. cbsn.ws/2D0qcY2

POTUS says former White House staffer @Omarosa lied when she called him a racist who has said the N-word on tape. But a new recording, obtained by @CBSNews overnight, seems to back up Omarosa's story that several Trump advisers discussed an alleged tape during the 2016 campaign. Why were you taping? -- @GayleKing

"Because the truth matters, Gayle. And if I didn't have this tape, you all would probably be wondering if, in fact, they did talk about it." -- @Omarosa cbsn.ws/2vHwyp1