The National Archives, built to safeguard America’s heritage, holds more than 13.5 billion paper records. But it’s been in the news lately for what was missing: certain presidential papers. Source
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Dozens reportedly killed as Israel says it’s bombing Hezbollah weapons
Lebanese officials say at least 50 people have been killed as Israel warns residents it’s targeting Hezbollah weapons hidden in homes. Source
Florida’s new COVID booster guidance is straight-up misinformation
State Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo spread anti-vaccine misinformation by telling Floridians to avoid mRNA vaccines. Vaccine experts and historians can’t remember another state health leader urging residents to avoid an FDA-approved vaccine. Source
Dick Moss, lawyer behind free agency for baseball players, dies at 93
The Major League Baseball Players Association says Dick Moss, who revolutionized pay for professional athletes, has died at the age of 93 in California. Source
9/22: CBS Weekend News
4 dead, 17 wounded in Alabama shooting; Mini train park in Oregon still going 70 years on Source
Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan: The 60 Minutes Interview
At the Federal Trade Commission, Chair Lina Khan’s mission is breaking illegal monopolies, blocking mergers that stifle competition, and protecting consumers. Source
9/22/2024: Scourge of Our Time; The Trustbuster; Inside the Archives
First, a report on fentanyl killing over 70,000 a year in the U.S. Then, FTC Chair Lina
Khan: The 60 Minutes Interview. And, take a look inside the treasures of the National Archives. Source
9/22: The Takeout: State election administration panel
State election officials from Georgia, Arizona, Pennsylvania and Michigan join “The Takeout” to discuss the state of election administration ahead of the 2024 vote. They reiterate that the process is secure and that any potential interference or violence is totally unwarranted. Source
Reversing a fentanyl overdose with naloxone
Medical examiner Dr. Steven Campman told 60 Minutes that more than two doses of naloxone, a life-saving drug that can reverse opioid overdoses, might be necessary to save the life of someone who has overdosed on fentanyl. Source
Introducing 60 Minutes: A Second Look podcast
The new podcast delves into the 60 Minutes archives, unearthing never-before-heard audio from groundbreaking interviews. One of the first episodes features a then 21-year-old Taylor Swift. Source