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Tropical Storm Ophelia bears down on Atlantic Coast

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Tropical Storm Ophelia bears down on Atlantic Coast – CBS News Watch CBS News Tropical Storm Ophelia strengthened Friday evening as it approached North Carolina and Virginia. It is expected to bring heavy rains and powerful winds to the Mid-Atlantic Coast this weekend. Meteorologist Alex Wilson from The Weather Channel has the latest forecast. Be … Read more

NTSB investigating cause of fatal New York bus crash

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NTSB investigating cause of fatal New York bus crash – CBS News Watch CBS News National Transportation Safety Board investigators are working to determine what caused a charter bus carrying a high school marching band to overturn while on a New York interstate Thursday, leaving two adults dead and several students injured. The crashed bus … Read more

Thousands of mattresses sold at Costco recalled over mold

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Thousands of mattresses sold at Costco recalled over mold – CBS News Watch CBS News About 48,000 mattresses sold exclusively at Costco have been recalled due to the risk of mold exposure, according to the U.S. Consumer Product and Safety Commission. The mattresses were sold under the Novaform brand. Be the first to know Get … Read more

Feds open investigation into claims Baton Rouge police tortured detainees in “Brave Cave”

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The Justice Department has opened a civil rights investigation into claims that the police department for Baton Rouge, Louisiana, abused and tortured suspects, the FBI announced Friday.  Numerous lawsuits allege that the Street Crimes Unit of the Baton Rouge Police Department abused drug suspects at a recently shuttered narcotics processing center — an unmarked warehouse … Read more

CDC recommends first-ever RSV vaccine during pregnancy

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CDC recommends first-ever RSV vaccine during pregnancy – CBS News Watch CBS News The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have recommended the first-ever vaccine designed to protect infants from respiratory syncytial virus. The CDC said the Pfizer vaccine should be taken during weeks 32 and 36 of pregnancy. Be the first to know … Read more

Surge in migrant crossings putting pressure on shelters

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Surge in migrant crossings putting pressure on shelters – CBS News Watch CBS News As thousands of migrants continue to cross the southern border into the U.S., the strain is moving north to cities like San Antonio, where overflowing shelters have forced migrants to sleep outside. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Be the first to know Get … Read more

UAW strike expands to dozens of distribution centers

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UAW strike expands to dozens of distribution centers – CBS News Watch CBS News The United Auto Workers strike against the Big Three automakers expanded to 38 General Motors and Stellantis parts distribution centers across 20 states Friday. However, the expansion did not include Ford. Kris Van Cleave reports. Be the first to know Get … Read more

Sen. Bob Menendez indicted on fraud, extortion

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Sen. Bob Menendez indicted on fraud, extortion – CBS News Watch CBS News Following a years-long corruption investigation, Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey and his wife were indicted by a federal grand jury Friday on allegations they traded political favors with three New Jersey businessmen in exchange for hundreds of thousands of dollars … Read more