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Best indoor storage benches to help you get organized
on September 13, 2024 at 6:29 pm
Upgrade your home for the holidays with these storage benches at Anthropologie, Target, Wayfair and more.
U.S. delivered “wet and moldy body armor” to Taiwan, Pentagon watchdog says
on September 13, 2024 at 6:27 pm
The U.S. sent over 3,000 mildewed body armor plates and 500 wet and moldy tactical vests that took Taiwanese authorities weeks to dry, according to a Pentagon watchdog report.
Boeing employees reject contract offer, walk off the job by the thousands
on September 13, 2024 at 6:11 pm
More than 33,000 Boeing workers are on strike after rejecting a contract they say does not meet their demands. CBS News’ Carter Evans reports from Renton, Washington.
Boar’s Head shutters Virginia plant tied to deadly listeria outbreak
on September 13, 2024 at 6:11 pm
Boar’s Head will no longer make liverwurst and is indefinitely closing the location where the product was made, impacting 500 workers.
The best hearing aids you can buy online
on September 13, 2024 at 6:07 pm
Find the best over-the-counter hearing aids that rival prescription aids in terms of quality and reliability.

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Boar’s Head shutters Virginia plant tied to deadly listeria outbreak
on September 13, 2024 at 6:11 pm
Boar’s Head will no longer make liverwurst and is indefinitely closing the location where the product was made, impacting 500 workers.
Arian Simone reflects on Fearless Fund’s legal settlement
on September 13, 2024 at 5:39 pm
Despite agreeing to shut down the Strivers Grant Contest, CEO Arian Simone says the Fearless Fund remains committed to backing women of color with new funding initiatives.
Opioid deaths now lowest in 3 years, but still worse than pre-pandemic
on September 13, 2024 at 5:25 pm
Drug overdose deaths from opioids such as heroin and fentanyl have fallen from a peak in 2023.
River otter drags child underwater, attacks mother at marina
on September 13, 2024 at 5:05 pm
While the mother rescued the child, the otter continued to attack, wildlife officials said.
About half of Americans plan on skipping COVID, flu shots this year, survey finds
on September 13, 2024 at 4:51 pm
It’s critical to get COVID and flu vaccinations as we head into the fall and winter months, an infectious disease expert said.

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U.S. delivered “wet and moldy body armor” to Taiwan, Pentagon watchdog says
on September 13, 2024 at 6:27 pm
The U.S. sent over 3,000 mildewed body armor plates and 500 wet and moldy tactical vests that took Taiwanese authorities weeks to dry, according to a Pentagon watchdog report.
Pope Francis says Kamala Harris and Donald Trump “both against life”
on September 13, 2024 at 6:00 pm
Asked to advise Catholic U.S. voters on the choice between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, Pope Francis had harsh words, but no firm guidance.
Competing abortion rights measures can appear on Nebraska ballot, high court rules
on September 13, 2024 at 2:36 pm
The Nebraska Supreme Court has ruled that competing measures that would expand or limit abortion rights can appear on the November ballot.
Putin warns West not to lift long-range missile restrictions on Ukraine
on September 13, 2024 at 1:53 pm
“If this decision is made, it will mean nothing less than the direct participation of NATO countries, the United States, and European countries,” Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
Map for 2024 presidential election shows which states have early and mail voting
on September 13, 2024 at 1:27 pm
Weeks before the 2024 election, early voting by mail or in person will be available in most states — here’s a map with more information about early voting options.

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Pope Francis says Kamala Harris and Donald Trump “both against life”
on September 13, 2024 at 6:00 pm
Asked to advise Catholic U.S. voters on the choice between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, Pope Francis had harsh words, but no firm guidance.
Mpox vaccines arriving at epicenter of outbreak, but not fast enough
on September 13, 2024 at 5:57 pm
Officials grappling with spiraling mpox cases in Congo have moved forward the launch of a first vaccination campaign, but they say much more is needed.
Father renews call for U.S. probe ahead of slain U.S. activist’s funeral
on September 13, 2024 at 5:35 pm
Aysenur Eygi’s father says the U.S. isn’t investigating her killing in the West Bank in an “attempt to evade” investigating its ally Israel.
3 Americans among dozens sentenced to death in Congo coup attempt
on September 13, 2024 at 5:19 pm
A military court in Congo has convicted 37 people, including three Americans, on charges of taking part in a coup attempt and sentenced them to death.
Mysterious 9-day seismic event triggered by 650-foot tsunami
on September 13, 2024 at 3:33 pm
A tsunami stemming from a landslide was behind a surprising seismic event last year that shook the earth for nine days, researchers said.

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Boar’s Head shutters Virginia plant tied to deadly listeria outbreak
on September 13, 2024 at 6:11 pm
Boar’s Head will no longer make liverwurst and is indefinitely closing the location where the product was made, impacting 500 workers.
Opioid deaths now lowest in 3 years, but still worse than pre-pandemic
on September 13, 2024 at 5:25 pm
Drug overdose deaths from opioids such as heroin and fentanyl have fallen from a peak in 2023.
Steward Health Care CEO faces contempt of Congress vote
on September 12, 2024 at 11:39 pm
A vote is expected next week to hold Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre in contempt of Congress after he refused to appear at a hearing this week despite being subpoenaed to testify. This follows a nearly two-year CBS News investigation into how private equity investors and de la Torre siphoned hundreds of millions of dollars from Steward hospitals. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Social media fuels fentanyl crisis by providing easy access to drug dealers
on September 12, 2024 at 9:47 pm
Experts, law enforcement and children’s advocates say companies like Snap, TikTok and Meta are not doing enough to keep children safe.
High levels of lead found in 12 cinnamon brands. List to avoid.
on September 12, 2024 at 5:42 pm
A third of the cinnamon powders and spice mixtures tested yielded alarming results, advocacy group’s study finds.

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Boar’s Head shutters Virginia plant tied to deadly listeria outbreak
on September 13, 2024 at 6:11 pm
Boar’s Head will no longer make liverwurst and is indefinitely closing the location where the product was made, impacting 500 workers.
Boeing workers go on strike after overwhelming vote to reject contract
on September 13, 2024 at 4:07 pm
Machinists at Boeing have gone on strike, another setback for the aviation giant whose reputation and finances were already being battered.
United will offer free in-flight Wi-Fi after signing deal with Starlink
on September 13, 2024 at 3:26 pm
United Airlines will offer free Wi-Fi after signing deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink to provide more reliable connectivity in the air.
FDA approves Apple AirPods Pro 2 to be used as hearing aids
on September 13, 2024 at 1:42 pm
Tech giant’s latest AirPods will soon function as hearing aids for people with mild to moderate hearing loss.
Social media fuels fentanyl crisis by providing easy access to drug dealers
on September 12, 2024 at 9:47 pm
Experts, law enforcement and children’s advocates say companies like Snap, TikTok and Meta are not doing enough to keep children safe.

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Mysterious 9-day seismic event triggered by 650-foot tsunami
on September 13, 2024 at 3:33 pm
A tsunami stemming from a landslide was behind a surprising seismic event last year that shook the earth for nine days, researchers said.
Polaris Dawn crew conducts first all-civilian spacewalk
on September 12, 2024 at 2:23 pm
The spacewalkers tested new SpaceX-designed pressure suits that could eventually be used by civilian astronauts on the moon and Mars.
Transistor issue resolved, NASA clears way for Europa Clipper launch
on September 9, 2024 at 10:47 pm
The Europa Clipper remains on track for launch Oct. 10 to study Jupiter’s icy moon Europa, where a vast ocean lurks beneath an icy crust.
Missouri patient contracts bird flu despite no known contact with animals
on September 6, 2024 at 11:53 pm
The case raises questions about how the person was exposed to the virus. All the previous U.S. infections were among people who worked around cows and poultry.
Researchers find evidence that large sharks may be hunting each other
on September 3, 2024 at 9:00 am
Researchers discovered the first known case of a porbeagle shark likely being killed by a large shark predator, raising questions about whether this rare instance represents a larger trend.

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United will offer free in-flight Wi-Fi after signing deal with Starlink
on September 13, 2024 at 3:26 pm
United Airlines will offer free Wi-Fi after signing deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink to provide more reliable connectivity in the air.
FDA approves Apple AirPods Pro 2 to be used as hearing aids
on September 13, 2024 at 1:42 pm
Tech giant’s latest AirPods will soon function as hearing aids for people with mild to moderate hearing loss.
Microsoft says service issues “fully resolved” after outage shuts down systems
on September 12, 2024 at 2:23 pm
More than 20,000 users of Microsoft 365 tools alone reported issues accessing systems on Thursday morning in apparent software outage.
Apple’s new AirPods double as a hearing aid. Here’s what to know.
on September 10, 2024 at 9:48 pm
Can Apple’s AirPods make hearing aids cool? Experts say they could help destigmatize hearing loss.
Apple must pay Ireland more than $14 billion in back taxes, court rules
on September 10, 2024 at 12:35 pm
Ruling comes on same day EU court enforces whopping $2.7 billion penalty against Apple in long-running antitrust case.

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Justin Timberlake speaks out after taking plea deal in Long Island DWI case
on September 13, 2024 at 4:07 pm
Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty Friday to driving while ability impaired on Long Island. He spoke to reporters after the plea, saying he made a mistake, and urged people not to get behind the wheel if they had even one drink.
Book excerpt: “Something Lost, Something Gained” by Hillary Rodham Clinton
on September 13, 2024 at 3:10 pm
In her revealing new memoir, the former first lady, senator and secretary of state writes of how – as in a Joni Mitchell song – she has looked at life and love “from both sides now.”
Kelsey Grammer celebrates 40 years of playing Dr. Frasier Crane
on September 13, 2024 at 2:10 pm
Kelsey Grammer marks 40 years since he first portrayed Dr. Frasier Crane, winning four Emmys along the way. The iconic actor joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss the return of “Frasier” for season two on Paramount+ and what fans can expect.
Book excerpt: “Connie: A Memoir” by Connie Chung
on September 13, 2024 at 1:52 pm
The veteran journalist writes about a four-decade career in which she broke barriers as an Asian-American woman in the male-dominated field of broadcast news.
Olympic breaker Raygun is top ranked despite controversial performance
on September 12, 2024 at 10:42 pm
Despite her controversial performance at the Paris Olympics, Australian breakdancer Raygun is ranked No. 1 by The World DanceSport Federation.

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Polaris Dawn crew conducts first all-civilian spacewalk
on September 12, 2024 at 2:23 pm
The spacewalkers tested new SpaceX-designed pressure suits that could eventually be used by civilian astronauts on the moon and Mars.
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn crew attempts first-ever commercial spacewalk
on September 12, 2024 at 12:59 pm
A SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts performed the first-ever commercial spacewalk Thursday morning. It is the first time a company, not a government space program, has performed a spacewalk.
Russia launches NASA astronaut and 2 cosmonauts to space station
on September 11, 2024 at 5:16 pm
Don Pettit is replacing astronaut Tracy Dyson, who plans to return to Earth on Sept. 23, after a six-month stay aboard the space station.
Transistor issue resolved, NASA clears way for Europa Clipper launch
on September 9, 2024 at 10:47 pm
The Europa Clipper remains on track for launch Oct. 10 to study Jupiter’s icy moon Europa, where a vast ocean lurks beneath an icy crust.
SpaceX launches billionaire on mission slated to have first private spacewalk
on September 9, 2024 at 8:02 pm
The mission features the first non-government spacewalk by billionaire Jared Isaacman and SpaceX crew trainer Sarah Gillis.