The fighting force deployed to rescue journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff was made up of roughly 70 to 80 U.S. commandos, a much larger group than the one which killed Osama Bin Laden. While it appears the two Americans had once been held at the raid location, they were apparently moved prior to the operation. David Martin reports. Source
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Wife of Ebola victim discusses husband’s condition
Debbie Sacra, wife of Dr. Rick Sacra, who became infected with the Ebola virus, discusses her husband’s improving health. Source
James McAvoy, Jessica Chastain on “Eleanor Rigby” film
A new film tells the story of a young couple trying to pick up the pieces of their broken marriage. Two-time Oscar nominee Jessica Chastain and “X-Men” actor James McAvoy star in “The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby.” CBS News’ Suzanne Marques has a sneak peek. Source
Mutant giant spider dog prank terrifies people
Nick Dietz compiles some of the week’s best viral videos, including why one skateboarder loves helmets, some high-flying slam dunks and a girl’s solo rendition of Michael Jackson’s “The Way You Make Me Feel.” Plus, a Polish prankster puts his dog in a spider costume and gets laughs and screams. To see these videos in their entirety, click HERE. Source
Filmmaker Ken Burns intimate look at the Roosevelt family
A new 7-part movie, “The Roosevelts,” tells the stories of Theodore Roosevelt, his cousin Franklin Roosevelt and their combined 19 years in the White House. Filmmaker Ken Burns joins the “CBS This Morning” co-hosts to discuss his latest project. Source
Despite malpractice settlements, few doctors lose licenses
Medical boards around the country may be failing to protect the public. Mark Strassmann reports on a disturbing situation in Florida where doctors with the most malpractice payouts seem to keep practicing until retirement because the state’s medical board lets them. Source
Controlling blood sugar may not prevent diabetes, study finds
Research from the American Heart Association found that controlling blood sugar levels may not be enough to avoid heart disease and diabetes. Plus, doctors are calling on wealthier countries to help fight the Ebola virus outbreak. Danielle Nottingham reports on the day’s top health news. Source
Katie Holmes to make directorial debut
Katie Holmes has signed on to direct her first film, “All We Had.” Plus, Idris Elba stars in the new thriller “No Good Deed,” alongside Taraji P. Henson. Suzanne Marques reports on the day’s top entertainment news. Source
Fight fat this fall with these simple tips
Struggling to maintain your summer glow this fall? Crossfit trainer Kenny Santucci, shares three simple tips to beat seasonal weight gain, and gives CBS News’s Parvati Shallow a super charged, two-minute, fat-blasting exercise for you to do when you can’t make it to the gym. Source
Richard Kiel, actor famous for Jaws role in Bond films, dead at 74
Richard Kiel, the towering actor best known for portraying steel-toothed villain Jaws in a pair of James Bond films, has died. He was 74. Source