A teen who was hit near the heart by the probes of an Independence, Missouri police officer’s stun gun suffered a heart attack and is now in a medically induced coma. Jonathan Carter reports. Source
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Rihanna, CBS split over “Thursday Night Football” song
After CBS cut her song from its first “Thursday Night Football” broadcast, Rihanna lashed out at the network on Twitter. Plus, a replica of the cafe from “Friends” opens Wednesday in New York City. Suzanne Marques reports on the day’s top entertainment news. Source
Older breast cancer patients getting less radiation, study finds
A Yale University study found that oncologists are reducing their use of radiation treatment for early-stage breast cancer patients over 70. Also, a common chemical could be hazardous to pregnant women. Jericka Duncan reports on the day’s top health news. Source
Vermont woman celebrates her 105th birthday
Mildred Forrest, described by her friends and family as sassy and sharp-witted, turned 105 years old on September 15th. Forrest has plans to celebrate with “her girls” for a night on the town. WCAX’s Adam Sullivan reports. Source
Rent the Runway: An inside look at the tech startup’s success
The e-commerce site is trying to change the way women dress. It allows women to rent designer dresses at a fraction of their original price. Michelle Miller takes you inside the Rent the Runway warehouse. Source
Battling Ebola: U.S. to send 3,000 troops to West Africa
President Obama is deploying troops to help fight the Ebola virus outbreak, which has killed about 2,400 people. Obama will speak at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta Tuesday afternoon. Dean Reynolds reports. Source
U.S. and allies agree on plan to defeat ISIS
American airstrikes targeting ISIS in Iraq have reached the Baghdad area as part of President Obama’s expanded initiative. This comes as the administration is attempting to build a coalition to join the fight. Margaret Brennan reports from Washington. Source
Thousands of tourists stranded in Mexico resorts after Hurricane Odile
Despite Odile being downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm, thousands of tourists are still trapped in resorts in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The country’s government is working on a rescue plan. Ben Tracy reports. Source
California homeowners flee as wildfires destroy houses
Thousands of firefighters are battling 11 different wildfires, from the state’s northern border down to Los Angeles. Thousands of people have been evacuated. Danielle Nottingham reports from Los Angleles. Source
Police and protesters face off at park with large homeless camp
Demonstrators were protesting the planned temporary closing of Echo Park, which would displace one of the city’s largest homeless encampments. Source