On the edge of Raqqa, CBS News correspondent Holly Williams encountered a group of women who have just escaped ISIS territory — including an American teen. The girl, 15, grew up in Kansas but was taken to Syria against her will five years ago. Source
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Wildfires kill at least 21 in California
The death toll has risen to at least 21 in California, as widlfires continue to rage across the state. CBS News’ Greg Mills is in Santa Rosa, California, with a look at the devastation. Source
10 LSU frat brothers charged in pledge’s alcohol-related death
Ten suspects were arrested Wednesday in the death of a fraternity pledge at Louisiana State University. They are accused of forcing the pledge to drink extreme amounts of alcohol. They face a misdemeanor hazing charge, and one is also charged with negligent homicide. Omar Villafranca reports. Source
Why didn’t the New York D.A prosecute Weinstein?
Under growing pressure, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr., explained his decision to not prosecute Harvey Weinstein for alleged sexual assault. In 2015, model Ambra Battilana Gutierrez went to the NYPD after she claimed Weinstein groped her. Jericka Duncan has more. Source
Minnesota governor announces plan to end COVID restrictions
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced Thursday that the state will end remaining restrictions on outdoor limits and indoor activities by May 28. It’s part of his three-step timeline to end all COVID-19 restrictions, which also includes lifting the mask mandate by July 1 or sooner. Source
Childhood obesity 10 times higher than 1970s
The World Health Organization is warning of serious physical and psychological consequences from the alarming rise in obesity rates. CBS News’ Teri Okita reports. Source
Minn. governor announces plan to end COVID restrictions, lift mask mandate
“This is a great day,” Governor Tim Walz said at a Thursday news conference. Source
Eminem rips Trump, his supporters in freestyle rap
Filmed in a car park in Detroit and aired during the 2017 BET Hip Hop Awards, superstar Eminem performed nearly a five minute freestyle rap in which he sharply criticized President Trump. The rapper finished with an ultimatum to his fans — either support him, or the president. Source
How lack of sleep affects health and tips for a good night’s rest
Nearly two-thirds of Americans do not get a full eight hours of sleep per night. Now, researcher Matthew Walker is sounding the alarm about what he calls “the silent sleep loss epidemic.” Walker has spent more than 20 years studying sleep and its impact on mental health and disease. Walker joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what happens to the body when its lacking sleep, why some people shouldn’t nap at all and some tips for healthy sleeping habits. Source
Widespread condemnation of Harvey Weinstein as scandal widens
Harvey Weinstein is reportedly in sex rehab overseas Wednesday morning. At least 25 women have publicly described inappropriate conduct by the disgraced Hollywood mogul. Three women told The New Yorker, in an investigation published Tuesday, that Weinstein sexually assaulted them. Jericka Duncan reports. Source