The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has donated its $15,000 Pulitzer Prize winnings to the Tree of Life – Or L’Simcha Congregation, where 11 people were shot and killed last October Source
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Two more deaths and at least 450 illnesses linked to vaping
U.S. health officials said they’ve identified hundreds of possible cases in 33 states Source
Hundreds more cases of lung disease linked to vaping
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now says it’s investigating more than 450 cases of severe lung illnesses believed to be linked to vaping. CBS News’ Dean Reynolds has the story of one teen who barely survived. Source
Bill Cowher previews the NFL’s 100th season
The NFL kicked off its 100th season with a classic rivalry between the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers. CBS NFL analyst Bill Cowher joined CBSN to break down the game, preview the 2019-2020 season and review some of the top headlines off the field. Source
Pope Francis arrives in Madagascar after visit to Mozambique
Pope Francis has arrived in Madagascar after spending a few days in Mozambique. CBS News foreign correspondent Seth Doane has more on the pontiff’s visit to Africa and his message of peace and reconciliation as he celebrates mass and visits HIV patients. Source
Zika: Children of the outbreak
Just over three years ago, an outbreak of the Zika virus caused a crisis in Brazil: a dramatic increase in babies born with microcephaly. These babies are now young children facing a variety of medical problems and an uncertain future. But just as a sudden drop in the number of cases has calmed fears of the virus, health officials are on alert for another outbreak. Elaine Quijano travels to Recife, Brazil, the epicenter of the crisis, to meet a mom determined to provide the best life for her daughter, and the doctors on the frontlines. Source
Cryptocurrency: Virtual money, real power and the fight for a small town’s future
In the world of cryptocurrency, money is power, sparking a gold rush wherever energy is cheap and abundant. A booming cryptocurrency mining industry is disrupting a small town in Washington state. Source
9/11: Still killing
Photographer Allan Tannenbaum’s photos show first responders, recovery workers and residents still battling the devastating health impact of 9/11 Source
9/11 firefighters who arrived early may have higher heart risks now
The research might have implications for any efforts to expand the list of health problems eligible for payment from a victim compensation fund Source
Margaret Atwood: “The Testaments” contains “tons of hope”
In this preview of an interview to be broadcast on “CBS Sunday Morning” September 8, Margaret Atwood, author of the dystopian classic “The Handmaid’s Tale,” talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about her latest novel, a sequel about the women of Gilead, “The Testaments.” Source