News: Cuomo accuser Brittany Commisso speaks out

Monday, August 9, 2021

Cuomo accuser Brittany Commisso speaks out

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Cuomo accuser Brittany Commisso alleges what the New York governor did to her “was a crime.” Cuomo has denied the allegations. Also, with the Delta COVID variant surging, the debate over whether students should wear masks while in class is taking center stage. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.

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Cuomo accuser details groping allegations, says governor is lying

In an exclusive "CBS This Morning" and the Times Union interview, Brittany Commisso says Governor Andrew Cuomo groped and sexually harassed her. Commisso was identified as "Executive Assistant #1" in the state attorney general's report and is one of 11 women who have accused the embattled governor of sexual misconduct. Cuomo denies all the allegations. Jericka Duncan spoke with Commisso in Albany, New York. She says the governor broke the law and "needs to be held accountable."

U.N. climate report highlights stark reality of global warming

The world's leading climate scientists have issued their starkest warning yet about the speed and impact of human-caused global warming. The landmark U.N. report, out Monday morning, warns there will be many more disasters like this summer's historic flooding in Europe and elsewhere if countries don't slash greenhouse gas emissions now. Roxana Saberi in London has more on the report the U.N. chief calls "code red for humanity."

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Baton Rouge hospital pushed to the limit

COVID hospitalizations in Louisiana have reached their all-time highs, as ICUs meant for 25 people have to be adapted for 75 now. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca spoke with one hospital's critical care director who says he's constantly seeing patients make decisions based on misinformation.

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R. Kelly accuser on singer's federal criminal trial

Singer R. Kelly's trial on federal racketeering charges begins Monday in Brooklyn with jury selection. Asante McGee lived with the singer in 2016 and alleges she and other women there experienced severe abuse. She joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss her hopes for the trial.

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