CBS’ newest sitcom "Bob (Hearts) Abishola" explores immigrant life in America. The show examines the relationship between Bob, a Detroit compression sock salesman, and Abishola, a Nigerian nurse. Stars Billy Gardell and Folake Olowofoyeku join "CBS This Morning" to discuss the new series.
Tariffs slated to rise to 30% on October 1 will now be delayed, giving some breathing room to trade talks
The clinic is being ordered to turn over a list of sperm donors
A look back at what we've been covering on "CBS This Morning."
Democratic front-runners Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren will face off for the first time in a presidential debate Thursday night. Ten of the 2020 candidates will take the stage in Houston for the third Democratic presidential debate, which will highlight competing visions for the party's direction. Two new CBS News contributors – Marco Rubio's former campaign manager Terry Sullivan, and Hillary Clinton’s former campaign manager Robby Mook – join "CBS This Morning" to discuss the upcoming debate.
The White House is moving to curb the vaping epidemic in America that's linked to at least six recent deaths. A new initiative would ban most flavored e-cigarettes, allowing only tobacco flavor. Cases of possible vaping- related illnesses have been reported in at least 36 states, including Hawaii, Idaho, and Washington, which just reported their first cases this week. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why we still don't know the full health impact of e-cigarettes and the challenges of regulating them.
The newspaper says it happened after he won a race leading up to the 2018 Kentucky Derby, and California's racing board sat on the test results
The New York Times is reporting that just weeks before winning horse racing's Triple Crown last year, Justify failed a drug test. According to the Times, Justify tested positive for a banned substance about a month before the Kentucky Derby. But instead of disqualifying the horse, which could have kept it out of the Derby, the state’s horse racing board took more than a month to confirm the results.
The push for more aggressive gun reforms comes in the wake of recent shootings in Texas and Ohio
A CBS News investigation uncovered a new Medicare fraud that could potentially cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars. Recruiters are showing up at senior events promoting a genetic test they claim is completely paid for by Medicare. They promise the test will reveal information about their cancer risk. But the results often do not come in, and the bills can be in the thousands. Jim Axelrod reports.
A fertility clinic in New Jersey is being ordered to turn over a list of sperm donors after a white couple gave birth to an Asian baby. A recently filed lawsuit alleges Kristina Koedderich was given sperm from a man who was not her husband, and that the man passed on a genetic disorder. The couple is seeking monetary damages and information on their daughter's biological father. Meg Oliver reports.
A recently filed lawsuit alleges that a fertility clinic in New Jersey gave a woman sperm from a man who was not her husband. The couple is seeking monetary damages and information on their daughter's biological father. But the family’s attorney said that regardless of the outcome of the suit, the family’s lives have been "devastated." Meg Oliver reports.
The married murder suspects who made a dramatic escape from custody more than two weeks ago have been recaptured. Authorities announced overnight that Blane and Susan Barksdale were arrested in Arizona. They're accused of killing a Tucson man and intentionally setting fire to his home in April before fleeing the state. In May, law enforcement found and arrested the couple in Henrietta, New York. But as a security van took the couple back to Arizona last month, they overpowered guards in Utah and escaped.
Economist says the world's two biggest economies are engaged in a "dangerous game of economic chicken"
In Afghanistan, a new video from al-Qaeda shows the continued threat of terrorism, nearly two decades after the 9/11 attacks. The group's leader, Ayman al-Zawahiri, wants to inspire so-called "lone wolf" attacks against the U.S. and its allies. But al-Qaeda is not the only terror group threatening Afghanistan's stability. In a CBS News exclusive, Charlie D'agata joined U.S.-trained Afghan special operations forces hunting ISIS on a dangerous night patrol in Kabul.
NFL star Antonio Brown is practicing with his new team, the Patriots, while NFL officials say they'll meet next week with the former trainer who says he raped her. Britney Taylor is suing Brown, claiming he sexually assaulted her on three occasions in 2017 and 2018. Brown denies the allegations. Jericka Duncan reports.
The clinic is being ordered to turn over a list of sperm donors
Market research shows 22 million adults in the U.S. use e-cigarettes. On Wednesday, President Trump called for a ban on most flavored vaping products. But some consumers, who vape instead of smoking traditional cigarettes, say they deserve the right to choose flavored products because they're legally old enough. Meanwhile, some business owners worry that Trump's suggested ban will cripple sales. Janet Shamlian reports.
President Trump proposes a ban on most flavored vaping products. Also, 23 states have reached a tentative settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma over the nation’s opioid crisis. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.
A new poll ahead of Thursday’s third democratic debate shows frontrunners Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren neck and neck. In the Economist/YouGov poll out Wednesday, 24% of Democratic voters named Biden or Warren as their first choice. The pair will share a debate stage for the first time Thursday, along with eight other candidates. Ed O’Keefe reports on what to expect from the matchup.
President Trump says a ban on most flavored vaping products is the right response to what health officials call an "epidemic" of e-cigarette use by teenagers. A recent jump in illnesses linked to vaping has grabbed the attention of lawmakers, regulators, and parents, including the president and first lady. But CBS News has learned any real crackdown is likely a long way off. It will take weeks for the FDA to release its final rule -- and even then, companies have time to respond. Paula Reid reports.
One couple was promised their DNA test results in 4-6 weeks. Nearly a year later, they've received nothing but massive charges to their Medicare account.
Hastert's lawyers said the 2010 deal was void after his victim spoke about it to others
Lawmakers said the bills would protect U.S. coasts from drilling that can pollute crucial waters — and lead to disasters such as the 2010 BP spill in the Gulf of Mexico
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