Taylor Swift just surprised a fan from Canada by sending her more than $6,000 for tuition and rent after reading about her family struggles in a Tumblr post. Source
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Stacey Abrams says she’s open to being a VP candidate
After mulling a bid, Abrams will not be running for president Source
Sneak peek: Widow’s War
“48 Hours” Presents: A Marine colonel is found shot in his bunk. Authorities say it was a suicide, his wife says it was murder — and she is determined to prove it. “48 Hours” correspondent Peter Van Sant investigates Saturday, Aug. 17 at 10/9c on CBS. Source
Why the “inverted yield curve” is fueling recession fears
Although bond investors are increasingly pessimistic about the economy, a major downturn could still be years away Source
Dow down 600 points after bond markets flash recession warning
Major stock indexes slump after yields on Treasury bonds inverted — a signal the U.S. economy is slowing Source
Sneak peek: In Jason’s Name
An Irish businessman is killed by his American au-pair-turned-wife and her father. They claim self-defense. The dead man’s sister fights to clear his name. Correspondent Maureen Maher investigates Saturday, Aug. 17 at 9/8c on CBS. Source
Facebook used contractors to transcribe users’ audio messages
Facebook says it has halted a program in which it paid contractors to listen to and transcribe audio clips from its users, after a Bloomberg report exposed the practice. Source
Hip office startup WeWork losing 94 cents a minute per member
The office-sharing company’s losses per customer are far bigger than Uber’s — that could hurt its initial public offering. Source
Epstein accuser details alleged tactics to lure her: “The trap was set”
Jennifer Araoz, who claims Epstein raped her when she was 14, sues Epstein’s former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell and three unnamed members of his staff Source
Is the U.S. Senate broken?
Once a great deliberative body, the Senate is now known for deadlock, dysfunction and political games. Will Tuesday’s election help? Steve Kroft reports. Source