Actress Mary-Louise Parker is writing a memoir about men in her life, which will be told in a series of letters. Also, the supernatural thriller “Annabelle” opens Friday. Suzanne Marques reports on the day’s top entertainment headlines. Source
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Antibiotics linked to childhood obesity, study finds
Resaerchers found that children under 2 who took antibiotics were more likely to be overweight by age 4. Plus, neurologists warn the risk of developing opioid addiction outweighs the therapeutic benefits of taking the drugs. Eboni Williams reports on the day’s top health news. Source
November Project: More than a fitness movement
Drop those iPods and meet someone new — November Project is a rapidly growing free fitness movement using human contact to motivate people to get in shape. Source
“Sesame Street” introduces two new Black Muppets
In one video, Elmo wants to know why his friend Wes’ skin is brown. Wes’ dad, Elijah, explains melanin. Source
George Clooney ties the knot with human rights attorney
Hollywood’s most eligible bachelor is off the market, as actor George Clooney married Amal Alamuddin in Venice this weekend. Mark Phillips
reports on the highlights from a very colorful weekend. Source
New recommendation on birth control for teens
The American Academy of Pediatrics is recommending forms long-acting contraceptives such as IUDs for adolescent girls who are sexually active. Also, researchers say they have discovered an early warning sign for pancreatic cancer. Eboni Williams reports on the day’s top health news. Source
401(k) plans favor rich people. Here’s how to change that.
Expanding a federal retirement savings program could decrease inequality and boost wealth for the poorest, experts say. Source
9/28: Flight cancellations, delays continue after failed suicide attempt; NFL grows fanbase in London
Air traffic controllers say the damage to the control center outside Chicago is unlike anything they have seen before. Critical communications equipment to manage planes in the skies will have to be replaced; and, the NFL says there are now 12 million fans in the U.K. and sports broadcasters saw a 60 percent audience increase last year alone. And, as Charlie D’Agata explains, that growing fan base is getting increasingly hard to ignore. Source
President Obama: “That’s how we roll”
Why does the U.S. take the lead in world crises? “That’s how we roll,” says President Obama. “That’s what makes this America.” Watch Steve Kroft’s full report, “President Obama: What makes us America.” Source
Driver in fatal truck crash says he was distracted
The driver of a truck that hit a bus Friday night in Texas has offered an explanation for the crash that killed four college students. But his statement leaves many questions unanswered. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source