The latest federal labor data show retail workers more likely to suffer nonfatal injuries or illnesses while on the job than other potentially dangerous jobs. Within the retail sector, the rate of injury and illness was highest at pet supply stores, where about 7% of employees suffered from non-fatal injuries in 2018, according to the data. Source
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Alabama community supports local officer battling cancer
After Jeff Gulley was diagnosed with colon cancer, his fellow officers started selling blue wristbands with his badge number. That money raised will help his family make the trip for an upcoming surgery. Mark Strassmann has more. Source
Woman fighting with insurance for follow-up breast cancer tests
Mammograms can save lives, but in some cases, insurance companies are refusing to cover follow-up tests ordered by doctors Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Allies caught on camera mocking Trump
President Trump left the NATO summit early. It came after a hot mic moment, where U.S. allies were caught on camera laughing at his expense. Ben Tracy reports. Source
Scholars testify there’s enough evidence to impeach Trump
Three constitutional scholars told lawmakers they believe there is enough evidence to impeach the president for abusing his power and risking national security. But another said the case is thin. Nancy Cordes reports. Source
Sneak peek: The Killing of Officer Green
A California police officer shot dead in his home — his ex-wife admits she pulled the trigger. Did a photo posted on social media lead to the officer’s death? Correspondent Erin Moriarty reports in an all-new “48 Hours” airing Saturday, December 7 at 10/9c on CBS. Source
Lyft facing lawsuit by passengers who say they were assaulted
Nineteen women and one man came forward, saying they were raped or sexually assautled by Lyft drivers. The incidents took place across the country. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
Breast cancer survivor hit with unexpected costs for diagnostic mammograms
Kristen Hoffman fought breast cancer a year ago. Now she’s battling her insurance company to pay for her mammograms. Anna Werner explains. Source
How a heart-revival device could “revolutionize” transplants
The Organ Care System, or Heart in a Box, gives surgeons about 12 hours to get the heart to the recipient, double the amount of time in a traditional transplant Source