Listings for Ebola “prevention kits” and other scams taking advantage of the virus scare are easy to find online. Officials are warning consumers not to fall for the frauds. Oklahoma City affiliate KWTV has the story. Source Read More »
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Toddler pot costume sparks controversy
This year’s crop of baby Halloween costumes isn’t for everybody; the marijuana leaf baby costume is just one of the unique costumes an online retailer says brings in big business. KCBS’s Crystal Cruz reports. Source Read More »
The Internet loves Gayle King’s Instagram account
Buzzfeed posted “41 Reasons Why Gayle King is the Queen of Instagram” Wednesday. Gayle is loved for pictures of her BFF Oprah and for being a cool mom. And, of course, as a co-host on “CBS This Morning.” Source Read More »
Biden slams GOP-led efforts to limit voting rights
In his first formal press conference since he took office, President Biden slammed efforts by Republicans to restrict access to voting, calling the measures “un-American.” Democrats are supporting a sweeping voting rights bill known as HR 1, or the For the People Act. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joined CBSN to discuss different state actions on voting rights and ... Read More »
Ferguson wrestles with high unemployment, poverty
As a grand jury considers whether to indict the police officer who shot unarmed teenager Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, Brown’s death has drawn intense scrutiny to the racial imbalances in the St. Louis suburb. Its mostly African-American community is struggling with high rates of unemployment and poverty. Omar Villafranca visited Ferguson for a closer look at the problems. Source Read More »
Neil Diamond returns to roots on new album
He hasn’t stopped writing songs since he first picked up a guitar in the 1950s. The singer, known for his stadium-sized anthems, released his 32nd album earlier this week. Diamond speaks to Anthony Mason about why he has to keep making music. Source Read More »
U.S. diets are leaner, but still need more work
A new study shows the amount of trans-fat Americans eat has declined over the past three decades, but our intake is still too high. Cardiologist Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning” to give tips on how to insert “good” fats into our diets. Source Read More »
Air New Zealand safety video salutes final “Hobbit” film
In what is being called the most epic airline safety video ever made, Air New Zealand’s latest production celebrates the third and final “Hobbit” movie coming out in December. It includes an appearance from film star Elijah Wood. Gayle King reports. Source Read More »
IRS says face masks and hand sanitizer are tax deductible
Personal protective equipment to curb spread of COVID-19 also covered under flexible spending accounts, agency says. Source Read More »
Nine in Connecticut to be monitored for Ebola
That includes three students from Yale and a family of six. Also, Texas nurse Amber Vinson released a selfie, and her family says she is out of isolation. Source Read More »