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“Fire Ball” manufacturer orders fairs to stop operating deadly ride
The maker of the ride that killed one person and injured seven others at the Ohio State Fair has ordered other festivals to stop using it. An entire section of the “Fire Ball” ride crashed to the ground on Wednesday and similar rides at fairs across the country are now closed. Adriana Diaz reports. Source
At least 1 dead as powerful tornadoes tear through U.S.
About 50 million Americans are in the path of severe storms. Source
Transgender people can still serve for now, U.S. military says
The chairman of the joint chiefs of staff says transgender people can continue serving for now in the United States military. President Trump promised to reverse the policy that allows transgender individuals to openly serve. General Joseph Dunford said, “There will be no modifications to the current policy” until the order goes through the proper channels. Jan Crawford reports. Source
“The Last Tycoon” stars on adapting F. Scott Fitzgerald
Matt Bomer and Dominique McElligott talk about how they brought F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Depression-era book, “The Last Tycoon,” to life in their new series. Source
Senate turns to “skinny repeal” in Obamacare replacement battle
After attempts to pass a more substantial health care bill failed, GOP leaders are honing in on the so-called “skinny repeal,” which would eliminate just a few key parts of Obamacare and leave much of the legislation in place. Nancy Cordes has more. Source
New York metro area states lift capacity restrictions
Businesses in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut can begin operating at full capacity on May 19. Source
Oregon restores restrictions as new COVID cases surge
Nearly half of Oregon is shutting down due to a surge in coronavirus cases. The move comes as most of the nation reopens. Jonathan Vigliotti has more details. Source
Angelina Jolie opens up about struggles with Bell’s palsy
Angelina Jolie is opening up about her latest health struggles for the first time after a tumultuous year. For September’s issue of Vanity Fair, the Hollywood star reveals she was diagnosed with Bell’s palsy in 2016. The condition is a temporary facial paralysis, which affects about 40,000 Americans each year. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” from Los Angeles to talk about symptoms and treatment of the disease. Source
Your COVID vaccine booster might be a patch or a pill
The next generation of COVID vaccines may come in different forms and might even help prevent future pandemics. Source