Insurance companies are saying, “We’re done with you,” one resident says, while others face soaring costs Source
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Dorian expected to be “extremely dangerous” as it heads for U.S.
The hurricane, already a Category 2, could be a Category 4 with 140 mph winds when it makes landfall, likely over Florida, forecasters say Source
Preview: James Mattis on serving an “unusual president”
In his first TV interview since leaving the Trump Administration, the former secretary of defense urges caution, saying the rabid nature of politics today “could tear this country apart” Source
Juul being investigated for role in teen vaping
Attorneys general in Illinois and Washington, D.C. are looking into how the company’s vaping device became so popular with teens Source
“Giddy” consumers boost spending in July, outpacing income
Healthy boost in consumer spending suggests that American shoppers are driving economic growth Source
Simone Biles’ brother charged with triple murder
Tevin Biles-Thomas was arrested in connection with a triple homicide at a party on New Year’s Eve Source
High school students doubt efforts to reduce teen vaping will work
Three New Jersey high school students spoke with “CBS This Morning” about whether new measures to curb teen vaping would actually work Source
Bed Bath & Beyond hires Goldman Sachs to explore asset sales
Retailer, which has seen its growth slow and shares slide. faces pressure from investors to turn things around Source
“You need to overprepare”: Former Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal shares tips for surviving a hurricane
There will be no rest in Florida this Labor Day weekend as Hurricane Dorian approaches. Dorian could be the strongest storm to hit Florida’s east coast since Hurricane Andrew in 1992. An emergency has been declared for the entire state, and for part of Georgia. Former Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal knows first-hand what it’s like to prepare for a hurricane. He was a congressman during Hurricane Katrina, which killed more than 1,800 people and caused about $161 billion in damage. Jindal joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how to prepare for a powerful storm. Source
How to help your kids navigate going back to school
New research focused on more than 1,300 sixth graders making the transition to middle school found that students who received social and emotional support from their teachers had better grades, attendance, and fewer disciplinary problems. Psychologist Lisa Damour joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the study, and what it means for students going back to school. Source