After surviving boot camp, Micah Wooten was looking forward to graduation — until he had to be rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery Source
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Chaos at Hong Kong airport as police clash with protesters
Protests in Hong Kong led to chaos at an airport, with battles between riot police and demonstrators. President Trump tweeted China is now moving troops to its border with Hong Kong. Debora Patta reports. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Corrections officers may have falsified reports saying they checked on Epstein
There are new developments in the investigation into the apparent suicide of Jeffrey Epstein. A law enforcement source told CBS News corrections officers may have falsified reports they checked on Epstein. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
Controlling blood pressure may help ward off dementia
Keeping your blood pressure under control “may be a key to your future brain health,” researchers say Source
Juul accused of marketing to teens in new lawsuit
Juul issued a statement saying the company has “never marketed to youth and do not want non-nicotine users, especially youth, to ever try our product” Source
Will Tennessee pass a total ban on abortion?
Tennessee state lawmakers are hearing testimony on a controversial amendment that would ban abortions at any time during pregnancy. The original bill, which would prohibit abortion once a fetal heartbeat can be detected, has been stalled in the legislature. CBS News reporter Kate Smith joined CBSN from Nashville with the latest. Source
Mother of Charlottesville victim Heather Heyer speaks out two years later
It’s been two years since the violence at a white nationalist demonstration in Charlottesville, Virginia ignited a national discussion of racism and hate in America. Counter-protester Heather Heyer was killed and dozens were injured. Heyer’s mother, Susan Bro, is now urging Congress to pass anti-hate-crime legislation in her daughter’s name, and she joined CBSN to discuss it. Source
Taylor Swift sends fan $6,000 for tuition
“Ayesha, get your learn on, girl!” Swift wrote with the money transfer Source
NFL and Jay-Z join forces for entertainment and social activism
The league will use the rapper’s company to “strengthen community through music and the NFL’s Inspire Change Initiative” Source