Chemotherapy deserts are expanding across the United States as hospitals winnow services to save money, creating financial and logistical hurdles for rural patience seeking cancer treatment. Source
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British police charge 17-year-old with murder in stabbing that killed 3 girls
British police have charged a 17-year-old with murder over a stabbing attack that left three little girls dead and several more in critical condition. Source
Texas adoption attorney charged with attempting to sell, purchase unborn children
The founder of a North Texas adoption agency was arrested on allegations of paying pregnant female inmates in the Tarrant County Jail to put their unborn babies up for adoption. Source
Harris says “the American people deserve better” after Trump falsely attacks her race
Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority in Houston, Texas, Wednesday night, hours after former President Donald Trump falsely questioned her racial background at the National Association of Black Journalists Convention. Harris said it is “the same old show, the divisiveness and the disrespect” and added that “the American people deserve better.” Source
Olympic triathletes swim in Seine after water quality delay
Both the men’s and women’s Olympic triathlon events proceeded with swimming in the Seine River on Wednesday after the water’s pollution levels caused a delay. CBS Saturday Morning co-host and CBS News and sports correspondent Dana Jacobson has more from Paris. Source
Maduro calls for election audit, but transparency concerns remain
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro asked the country’s supreme court to complete an audit of the weekend’s highly contested presidential election. However, the court’s close ties to Maduro have some questioning how transparent and legitimate the review would be. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has the latest from Caracas. Source
Fed chair defends decision to hold off on interest rate cuts
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it is leaving its benchmark interest rate unchanged. The announcement means policymakers will hold the federal funds rate between 5.25 and 5.50%, the highest level in 23 years. Martin Baccardax, senior editor and chief markets correspondent for TheStreet, joins CBS News to examine the decision. Source
Nearly one year on, the mental toll of the deadly Lahaina wildfire lingers
When Lahaina burned, it was not just a community that was lost, it was Hawaii’s ancient capital, its rich history and a way of life passed down from generations. Source
Sonya Massey’s mother begged for her safety in 911 call, audio reveals
The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Department has released several 911 calls related to the death of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman who called the emergency hotline reporting a possible prowler and was shot and killed by a deputy sent to protect her. In one call, Massey’s mother can be heard begging the dispatcher: “Please don’t send combative policemen that are prejudiced.” Anna Schecter, senior coordinating producer for CBS News’ crime and public safety unit, has the details. Source
How Middle East assassinations could affect region stability
Iranian and Hamas officials say the militant group’s political leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran after attending the presidential inauguration. Both are blaming Israel for the strike. Seth Jones, director of the Center for Strategic and International Studies’ International Security Program, joins CBS News to discuss how the attack is intensifying concerns of a wider conflict in the Middle East. Source