The popular Ringer podcast “60 Songs that Explain the ’90s,” helmed by rock critic Rob Harvilla, has spawned a book by the same name to explore the history and humanity of the decade’s iconic songs. Source
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Speaker Johnson’s plan to prevent government shutdown faces hurdles
Over the weekend, House Speaker Mike Johnson revealed his “laddered” plan to avert a government shutdown with the Friday deadline quickly approaching. But his unconventional two-tiered bill faces opposition from both Democrats and Republicans. CBS News’ congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports. Source
Weight loss drug Wegovy cut risk of serious heart problems by 20%, study finds
A new study published in the The New England Journal of Medicine by the maker of the popular weight loss drug Wegovy finds the medication could lower the risk of serious and even deadly heart problems by 20%. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss. Source
California woman visiting her mother in Gaza escapes amid war
A Southern California woman was visiting her mother in Gaza when the Israel-Hamas war broke out. After weeks of worry, she was able to escape and be reunited with her son. CBS News’ Adriana Diaz reports. Source
Massive fire shuts down L.A. freeway indefinitely, Gov. Newsom declares state of emergency
A portion of the I-10 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles will remain shut down in both directions as crews assess the damage caused by a massive fire. The partial closure will affect millions of commuters. CBS News’ Carter Evans reports. Source
Federal probe into NYC Mayor Eric Adams includes 2021 Turkish consulate opening, report says
As federal agents investigate New York City Mayor Eric Adams over allegations that his 2021 campaign conspired with the Turkish government and others to receive illegal donations, a report from The New York Times suggests Adams also pressured city officials to open Manhattan’s Turkish consulate that year despite concerns over fire safety. CBS News’ Nancy Chen reports on the latest accusations to hit the embattled mayor, who has said his team “followed the rules.” Source
In shocker, ex-British Prime Minister David Cameron named foreign secretary
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak shuffled his Cabinet, picking Cameron to replace populist hardliner Suella Braverman, even though it’s been decades since a former prime minister held a Cabinet post. Source
Hiker missing since August found dead, his dog found alive by his side
A hunter found Rich Moore’s body and his white Jack Russell terrier was next to the body, the sheriff’s office said. Source
Military families, retired service members lobby to end Tuberville’s blockade
Sen. Tommy Tuberville is waging an unprecedented campaign to try to change the Pentagon’s abortion policy, employing maneuvers to hold up hundreds of military nominations and promotions. Source
Former “QAnon Shaman” apparently running for Congress
Jacob Chansley, the Capitol rioter who used to call himself the “QAnon Shaman” but has since disavowed the QAnon movement, has filed paperwork indicating he wants to seek a seat from Arizona. Source