Oarfish have a reputation as harbingers of disasters — and this one was spotted just two days before a 4.4 quake rattled Los Angeles. Source
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Will a CD still be worth it after the Fed cuts rates? Experts weigh in
Opening a high-rate CD now could lock in guaranteed returns for your full term, but is it a good idea? It could be. Source
Christine Baranski on 16th Emmy nomination and mastering complex roles
Award-winning actor Christine Baranski, who just earned her 16th Emmy nomination for “The Gilded Age,” joins “CBS Mornings.” Baranski talked about how she seamlessly transitions from sassy and snobby to vulnerable within a single scene. Source
Kim Dotcom set to be extradited to U.S. to face Megaupload criminal charges
In response to the decision, Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom tweeted, “Oops. Don’t worry I have a plan,” and, “I love New Zealand. I’m not leaving.” Source
Power out in most of Puerto Rico after Hurricane Ernesto
Nearly 2/3rds of Puerto Rico woke up in the dark Thursday morning after Hurricane Ernesto caused widespread flooding and knocked out power to a majority of the island. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more from Dorado, Puerto Rico, and Weather Channel meteorologist Jordan Steele has a look at the forecast. Source
A look at the Pan-Mass Challenge’s journey, impact
The Pan-Mass Challenge, America’s most successful athletic fundraiser, celebrates its 45th anniversary and surpasses $1 billion raised for cancer research. Nancy Chen sits down with founder Billy Starr to explore his personal connection to cancer, the inspiration behind the event and the legacy of the bikeathon that has inspired participants worldwide for over four decades. Source
John Cena talks new action comedy “Jackpot!” and retirement from WWE
John Cena stars alongside Awkwafina in the new comedy action film “Jackpot!” on Amazon Prime. As he announces his retirement from WWE after over two decades, Cena discusses his varied career — from acting and rapping to being a best-selling author and Mandarin speaker. Source
Biden, Kamala Harris to make first joint campaign appearance since Biden dropped out of race
Vice President Kamala Harris and President Biden will speak Thursday in Maryland in their first joint campaign appearance since Harris took Biden’s spot at the top of the Democratic presidential ticket. CBS News political reporter Allison Novelo has more. Source
Details emerge after doctor raped, killed in India as thousands protest
The discovery of the 31-year-old doctor’s brutalized body at a state-run hospital has sparked nationwide protests. Source
Russian-American Ksenia Karelina sentenced to 12 years in Russian prison
Russian-American Ksenia Karelina was sentenced by a Russian court to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to treason earlier this month. Source