In 1976, Dick Traum became the first amputee to complete the New York City Marathon. Now, as the founder of Achilles International, he explains how his organization helps people with disabilities achieve their potential through long distance races. Source
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LeBron James’ return to the Cavaliers benefits the team and city
A recent Bloomberg survey said having Number 23 back in a Cavs’ uniform will generate $215 million annually for the franchise and the City of Cleveland. Dean Reynolds reports. Source
Lava pushes out Hawaii’s National Guard
The Hawaiian National Guard was called out to provide security to a small Hawaiian town that is in the crosshairs of slowly moving molten lava from the Kilauea volcano. Carter Evans reports. Source
Sanders visits Alabama, boosting Amazon workers’ union effort
“They know if you succeed here, it will spread all over this country,” Sanders told warehouse workers. Source
What is this election’s number one issue?
Republican Cory Gardner and incumbent Democrat Mark Udall will tell you the economy is the number one issue in the Colorado Senate race. But their ads tell a different story. Nancy Cordes reports. Source
Fox News faces $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit from Dominion Voting Systems
Dominion Voting Systems has filed a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News, arguing the cable news giant falsely accused it of rigging the 2020 election. CBSN’s Tanya Rivero has more. Source
Big Bang Theory’s Kaley Cuoco receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Co-stars Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Simon Helberg and Kunal Nayyar, as well as the show’s co-creator Chuck Lorre were all on hand to help her celebrate. Source
Fireball Whisky recalled in Europe for ingredient, American officials not worried
A popular type of liquor is being recalled in parts of Europe over an ingredient that can be found in anti-freeze. So why is it still available in the U.S.? Vinita Nair reports. Source
Kaci Hickox breaks her quarantine
Nurse Kaci Hickox who treated Ebola patients in West Africa broke a quarantine order Thursday morning by going on a bike ride with her boyfriend. Police quickly followed the couple and Hickox returned to her home. Source
Decoding autism: Studies link over 100 genes to developmental disorder
Two new studies have identified more than 100 genes involved in Autism spectrum disorders. Scientists are calling the findings a major turning point in understanding how mutations disrupt nerve networks in the brain. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” from Fort Lauderdale to discuss the findings. Source