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Fossil fuel companies invest billions in sports to boost image, study says

The head of the United Nations wants the fossil fuel industry banned from advertising, arguing its practices threaten the health and safety of people everywhere by driving climate change. Sports leagues are among the top recipients of fossil fuel cash, according to two new studies. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to discuss. Source

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9/20: CBS News Weekender

Lana Zak reports on a new Georgia election rule on hand-counting ballots, how energy companies are paying billions of dollars to advertise in sports, and how much is too much on the journey for the perfect night’s sleep. Source

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Examining the fallout from CNN’s report on Mark Robinson

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is refusing to get out of the state’s gubernatorial race amid a swirling controversy over his alleged comments on a porn site. A CNN investigation reports the Republican candidate used racist and incendiary language online more than a decade ago. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest on the fallout. Source

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Inflation concerns weigh heavily on voters

Many Americans are voting with their wallets this year, which is unsurprising considering the U.S. economy consistently polls as a top concern. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are offering vastly different proposals for solving the stubborn problem of inflation. Mark Strassmann has an in-depth look at the issue. Source

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