Harvey has disrupted a number of refineries and chemical plants, raising health concerns for residents in the area. Environment Texas Director Luke Metzer joins CBSN to talk about how these hazards are impacting the region. Source
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What are federal officials doing to help Harvey victims?
After being trapped in his Woodville home, Texas U.S. Rep. Brian Babin joins CBSN to discuss his experience and conditions on the ground in the Houston suburbs. Source
Is Trump preparing to undo DACA protections?
A White House spokesperson said officials are reviewing a possible end to Obama-era protections for the children of undocumented immigrants, but did not give a timeline. CBS News contributor and Washington Post congressional reporter Ed O’Keefe joins CBSN to discuss. Source
Minor explosions at Crosby, Texas chemical plant
The Arkema plant in Crosby, Texas experienced two small explosions early Thursday. The plant lost power from flooding and each of its backup generators failed, causing chemicals to degrade and burn. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud joins CBSN to discuss the potentially dangerous fumes and what officials are doing about it. Source
Harvey rescues continue as devastation grows
The devastation mounts from Harvey and rescues are still underway. CBS News’ Anna Werner reports from Port Arthur, Texas. Source
FDA approves breakthrough CAR-T therapy for leukemia
With FDA approval, breakthrough CAR-T therapy for cancer becomes the first approved gene therapy treatment in the U.S. It reprograms the body’s own immune system to attack a deadly type of blood cancer and has been effective in treating children and young adults with leukemia. Cancer expert Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss who’s eligible and the risks of treatment. Source
FDA approves “brand new way” to treat leukemia
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first gene therapy to fight leukemia. The treatment turns a patient’s blood cells into cancer killers. Jim Axelrod has more. Source
North Korea releases new video of missile test that flew over Japan
Japanese officials said North Korea’s latest ballistic missile launch fired Tuesday came as a complete surprise. We now know that neither Japan nor the U.S. tried to shoot it down given how high it was flying over the island. Ben Tracy reports from Tokyo on how the test triggered warnings and widespread concern across Japan. Source
Evacuees frustrated inside Houston’s cramped convention center
The Red Cross told CBS News Wednesday morning that everyone inside the George R. Brown Convention Center, which is housing Harvey flooding evacuees, now has a cot. People can also take showers. On Tuesday, Norah O’Donnell went inside the convention center to take a look at the conditions firsthand. Source
Trump promises help in visit to storm-ravaged Texas
President Trump is offering assurances to those hit by Hurricane and Tropical Storm Harvey that his administration will do everything possible to help with the recovery effort. The president traveled with the first lady to the storm zone where he received a briefing in Corpus Christi and visited an emergency operation center in Austin. Jamie Yuucas reports. Source