Golf may provide a welcome distraction to presidents, but for U.S. Secret Service agents, presidential golfing is a nightmare assignment. Source
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House votes to boost Secret Service protection for presidential, VP candidates
The House unanimously approved a bill Friday that would bolster Secret Service protection for major presidential and vice presidential candidates. Source
Beirut doctor on treating injuries from device explosions as Israel-Hezbollah tensions boil over
The Israeli military on Friday said it conducted a “targeted strike” in Beirut, Lebanon, after a night that saw dozens of airstrikes in one of Israel’s most intense bombardments against the Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon. Those strikes follow Hezbollah’s leader vowing revenge for a series of deadly device explosions that targeted the group’s members this week. CBS News’ Imtiaz Tyab has a report on the situation and Dr. Salah Zeineldine, associate vice president for clinical affairs at the American University of Beirut, joined CBS News to discuss treating the injured. Source
Kamala Harris discusses her gun ownership on livestream with Oprah
Thursday night in her livestream with Oprah, Kamala Harris discussed her gun ownership, saying, “If somebody breaks in my house they’re getting shot.” CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle has the latest on the Harris campaign. Source
Will long-term CDs still be worth opening this October?
As interest rates decline, will long-term CDs still be worth opening? Here’s what some experts think. Source
Chicken wings take center stage this football season
With the cost of chicken wings dropping and their popularity on the rise, Nancy Chen goes inside the labs of one of the country’s top chicken producers to see how innovation is shaping the beloved game day snack and how to make your wings perfectly crispy. Source
Kindness 101: Fifth graders take action after hearing elderly couple’s story
In today’s Kindness 101 series, Steve Hartman and his kids share how one couple’s experience with discrimination moved a group of fifth graders to stand up and make a difference. Source
“Mini-moon” to temporarily orbit Earth for 2 months
For the next two months, Earth will have a “mini-moon” when a small asteroid temporarily orbits the planet. Scientists say the asteroid, which is only 33 feet long, will enter Earth’s gravity in a horseshoe orbit September 29 before leaving on November 25. Most people won’t get a glimpse of this mini-moon though, it’s too small to see without professional equipment. Source
Man injured in bear attack walks over a mile to reach rescue chopper
Rangers are still trying to determine if the attack involved a grizzly bear or a black bear. Source
50 football legends team up to back Harris-Walz ticket
Dozens of former football players and coaches, including some NFL Hall of Famers, endorse Kamala Harris and Tim Walz on National Black Voter Day. Source