In an exclusive interview with “CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O’Donnell, three former heads of Homeland Security addressed the biggest security threats to the U.S. They met at the 9/11 Memorial ahead of the anniversary of the terror attacks. Source
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Study finds increased cases of high blood pressure during pregnancy
A new study finds an alarming rise in high blood pressure among American women during pregnancy. It can be dangerous for both moms and their babies. Dr. Tara Narula explains. Source
British Airways cancels nearly all flights over pilot strike
British Airways said Monday that it had been forced to cancel almost all flights as a result of a pilots’ 48-hour strike over pay. In a statement Monday, the airline said it had “no way of predicting how many (pilots) would come to work or which aircraft they are qualified to fly.” CBS News’ Tina Kraus reports. Source
Alex Trebek starts new “Jeopardy!” season
This summer, Trebek celebrated his 79th birthday and that he completed chemotherapy Source
Study finds increased high blood pressure cases during pregnancy
High blood pressure raises the risk of complications such as stroke and kidney failure Source
Stolen Ivan the Terrible painting returned to Ukraine 75 years later
The 64-square-foot painting has been in a Ridgefield, Connecticut home for the past several decades Source
Once a janitor, now he’s school superintendent
When he cleaned classrooms, he would pretend to be a schoolteacher – now, he’s worked his way up to head of the district Source
Teen throws birthday parties for homeless children
“We all look forward to our birthdays ever year… And it’s sad that these children, who are just like us, don’t have the opportunity to have a birthday,” 17-year-old Tanvi Barman said Source
California school custodian rises to become superintendent
Dr. Reyes Gauna is a school district superintendent in Northern California but he had humble beginnings. Gauna started out as a school custodian – and he’s now inspiring others with his hard work and motivation to achieve his dreams. Source
How Trump decided to cancel meeting with Taliban
Donald Trump scrapped secret Taliban talks after a U.S. soldier was killed in Afghanistan. He defended his decision to call off negotiations despite officials saying a peace deal was imminent. White House correspondent Paula Reid and CBS News’ Nikole Killion address how the president came to this decision. Source