Two people in New Jersey have died from West Nile virus, state health officials said Friday, bringing the number of reported deaths in the U.S. to five this mosquito season. Source
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Family holds funeral to say goodbye to toddler’s beloved pacifier
One of the marvels of being a parent is watching how quickly your children grow. Steve Hartman goes “On the Road” with one family to see how they handled an important milestone. Source
8/30: CBS News Weekender
Lana Zak reports on the Labor Day travel rush, sloth fever in the United States and what people should know about it, and a preview of the fall movie season. Source
Major publishers sue Florida over book ban law in schools
Classics that have been pulled as a result of the law include Maya Angelou’s “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” and Ernest Hemingway’s “For Whom the Bell Tolls.” Source
New Jersey judge allows smoking to continue in Atlantic City casinos
A New jersey judge ruling allows smoking to continue in Atlantic City casinos, a win for the industry but a setback for workers seeking a ban. Source
Major publishers sue Florida over law that led to book bans
Several top-selling authors and major publishing companies are now suing the state of Florida over a controversial law that led to the banning of hundreds of books. Cristian Benavides has details. Source
Food costs remain high as Americans hold Labor Day BBQs
Food shoppers are feeling the pinch this Labor Day weekend as they gather around the grill. While inflation has fallen below 3% for the first time since 2021, high food prices remain a problem. Janet Shamlian digs into the issue. Source
Video shows teen driving nearly 140 mph days before fatal crash outside Detroit
CBS News Detroit has obtained shocking video of a teenager driving nearly 140 miles per hour just days before a high-speed crash that killed his friend last November. The victim’s family wants the driver’s mother to be charged because she had been tracking his reckless driving on a mobile app. Lilia Luciano has more. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Friday, Aug. 30, 2024
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Nancy Cordes.” Source
Tens of millions to hit the road, take to the skies for Labor Day
Tens of millions of Americans are hitting the road and the airports this Labor Day weekend for one last blast of summer. Travel is expected to be up 9% over last year, with most people driving to their vacation destinations, AAA says. Roxana Saberi reports from Newark Liberty International Airport. Source