Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a memo that a number of defense staff have reported “sudden and troubling sensory events.” Source
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Police hold press conference on missing 22-year-old Gabby Petito
Florida police have said her fiance, Brian Laundrie, is a person of interest. Source
Lawyer accused of planning his own death turns himself in
Authorities say the shooting was part of a $10 million life insurance scheme the attorney cooked up, but the bullet only grazed his head. Source
Emmys 2021: Cedric the Entertainer on hosting the awards show
Cedric the Entertainer, host of the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards and star of CBS’ “The Neighborhood,” joins CBSN to preview what he has in store for this Sunday’s festivities. Watch the awards show live Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. EDT/5 p.m. PDT on CBS or Paramount+. Source
WorldView: U.N. says world isn’t slowing pace of climate change; France kills leader of ISIS offshoot
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic causing so much of the world to virtually grind to a halt last year, the U.N. said that didn’t slow the pace of climate change. Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the death of the leader of an ISIS offshoot known as the Islamic State and the Greater Sahara, and Russian President Vladimir Putin is self-isolating after dozens of people in his inner circle fell ill with the coronavirus. Also, the U.S., U.K. and Australia announced a historic Asia-Pacific security pact allowing Australia to build nuclear-powered submarines for the first time, which is seen as an effort to counter China’s rapidly rising influence in the region. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joined “CBSN AM” from London with those international headlines. Source
Why men are lagging behind women in college enrollment
Ron Lieber, author of “The Price You Pay For College,” joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss what’s behind the gender gap at colleges and universities. Source
Broadway stars find friendship during pandemic with unique project
When Broadway’s lights went out over a year ago, thousands were out of work. But these stars found a way to become co-workers – and then, friends. Source
China looms large over national security moves
Tensions between the U.S. and China are escalating as the White House announces a new pact with the U.K. and Australia to counter Beijing’s growing military and economic influence across the world. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joined CBSN to discuss the future of U.S.-China relations and other news from the White House, including a new book that reveals General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, called China in the waning days of the Trump administration. Source
U.S. officials stopped migrants at border nearly 209,000 times in August
Top U.S. authorities said they stopped migrants trying to cross the southern border nearly 209,000 times during the month of August. According to new data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, that’s a 2% drop from July, when border apprehensions reached a 21-year high following sharp increases throughout the spring. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga joined “CBSN AM” to break down the numbers and discuss new obstacles for Afghan refugees in the U.S. Source
Outcry after more than 1,400 dolphins killed in Faroe Islands
It was the largest killing of white-sided dolphins in Faroe Island history. Source