She is also the highest-ranked openly transgender federal official. Source Read More »
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Mother finds needle in candy bar
A Halloween-themed candy bar had a scary treat inside. Kansas City affiliate KCTV has the story. Source Read More »
Mighty Mite football players struggle to break through banner
The kids of Wallkill, New York, were fired up for their big game, but they ran into a big problem. Watch why the 6- and 7-year-olds couldn’t rip it in half. Source Read More »
Obama on U.S. airstrikes in Syria: “We will not tolerate safe havens for terrorists”
The president spoke the morning after the United States began carrying out its first airstrikes in Syria against ISIS and the Khorasan group. Source Read More »
Some Social Security recipients desperate for latest stimulus checks
“I’m having to put off everything,” one retiree said as he awaits the latest round of government cash. Source Read More »
Candidate for Oakland Mayor releases surprising new campaign ad
Oakland, California Mayor candidate Libby Schaff wants to be the next mayor and she’s got a political advertisement like none you’ve never seen. The unknown Oakland native says it’s “hella time for leadership in Oakland.” Source Read More »
COVID-19 pandemic leads to sharp declines in cancer screening, late-stage diagnoses
A year into the pandemic, medical experts are worried about the potential long-term health effects of missed cancer screenings. Mireya Villarreal spoke to two women who experienced late cancer diagnoses. And on “CBS This Morning,” Dr. David Agus explained why Americans should not postpone annual cancer screenings. He also addressed reports that some people who received COVID-19 vaccines are mistaking ... Read More »
Venetians in somber mood after floods, COVID-19 impact tourism-focused economy
As Venice celebrates its 1600th birthday, the celebrations are muted due to coronavirus restrictions. The city’s 20 million yearly tourists have vanished, as has its principal source of income. Chris Livesay reports. Source Read More »
Chris Brown’s new album climbing the charts
Chris Brown’s new album “X” is on track to be the artist’s sixth-straight top-ten album. Plus, Pink Floyd is releasing new material for the first time in 20 years. Suzanne Marques reports on the day’s top entertainment stories. Source Read More »
Why pregnant women get sicker from the flu
Stanford University researchers say that pregnant women are more affected by the flu because their bodies produce excess immune cells which can make them feel worse. Also, a German study found that people who had secure employment were 60 percent less likely to develop asthma than people afraid of losing them. Alphonso Van Marsh reports on the day’s top health ... Read More »