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6-year-old boy with cerebral palsy ice skates for the first time

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Jeff Fager out as “60 Minutes” executive producer

In a Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017 file photo, “60 Minutes” executive producer Jeff Fager poses for a photo at the “60 Minutes” offices in New York. AP Jeff Fager, the longtime executive producer of “60 Minutes,” will be leaving the company following allegations that he sexual harassed employees and tolerated an abusive culture at the show. CBS News president David…

Tropical Storm Olivia dumping heavy rains on Hawaii

HONOLULU —  Maui was hit with heavy rain and powerful winds Wednesday as a gradually weakening tropical storm neared Hawaii, with forecasters predicting Tropical Storm Olivia could dump 5 to 10 inches. Some places could get as much as 15 inches. The downpours started before dawn on Maui and the northern part of the Big Island, said National Weather Service…

Cyclist fired for flipping off Trump's motorcade is running for local office

The cyclist who was fired from her job last fall after flipping off President Trump’s motorcade is running for local office in Virginia. Juli Briskman announced Wednesday she will seek a seat on the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors in 2019. Briskman, who went viral after a photographer caught her flashing her middle finger at Mr. Trump’s black SUVs, filed paperwork…

Male cheerleaders join 2 NFL squads

For the first time in NFL history, male dancers will be cheering on the sidelines. Of the 32 teams in the NFL, only two are featuring male dancers next to females: the Los Angeles Rams and the New Orleans Saints.  The Rams said that tryouts have always been open to everyone but Napoleon Jinnies and Quinton Peron, both classically trained…

Some lawyers see no crime in case of Dallas cop who killed neighbor

Some criminal defense lawyers believe it will be difficult for the Dallas County District Attorney to prove a crime was committed in the case of an officer shooting and killing her neighbor. Amber Guyger has been charged with manslaughter in the death of 26-year-old Botham Jean. According to an arrest warrant, Guyger said she went to what she thought was…

Apple's September event: What to expect – live updates

Bundle up Many are asking if this will be the year Apple unrolls a bundle of services. Apple, which made its name selling hardware, has expanded into subscriptions in recent years with Apple Music, Apple Pay and more becoming an increasingly important revenue stream for the company. Reports surfaced in June that Apple was considering a single subscription bundle that…

A credit freeze may not prevent identity theft

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Christmas comes early for 2-year-old boy with cancer

It’s only September, and we’re a whole season way from winter, but an Ohio neighborhood is already decorated for Christmas. Several homes in the Cincinnati suburb of Colerain Township have put up their Christmas lights and hung wreaths on their doors. The premature Christmas celebration is an effort to bring holiday cheer to 2-year-old Brody Allen, who has a rare…

Possibly millions of water bottles left on tarmac in Puerto Rico

The federal response to Hurricane Maria is under scrutiny again after photos show what appear to be millions of water bottles meant for victims of the storm still sitting on a runway in Ceiba, Puerto Rico. The photos began circulating on social media Tuesday, the same day President Trump again praised the government’s response to Maria during a meeting with…

Stormy Daniels announces she's releasing a book about Trump

Adult film star Stormy Daniels is releasing a book next month detailing her alleged sexual encounter with Donald Trump and her legal battle over it, she announced on ABC’s “The View” Wednesday.  Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, confirmed on the show that she will give details about her alleged 2006 sexual encounter with Mr. Trump.  “It’s full disclosure,…

Two-thirds of Americans say teachers have the right to strike

A new USA Today-Ipsos poll finds that 66 percent of Americans believe public school teachers have the right to strike. That number even includes parents whose lives are most disrupted when school isn’t in session.  “Americans hate strikes and they hate strikes by public employees in particular. But they support the idea of teachers striking,” USA Today Washington bureau chief…

FDA calls teen vaping “epidemic,” threatens to pull products off the market

WASHINGTON — U.S. health officials say teenage use of e-cigarette has reached “epidemic” levels and are calling on the industry to address the problem or risk having their flavored products pulled off the market. The warning from the Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday marks a stark shift in the agency’s tone on e-cigarettes, which have become the most used…

How to hack the midterm election with social media

Campaign 2018: Election Hacking is a weekly series from CBS News & CNET about the cyber-threats and vulnerabilities of the 2018 midterm election. Part 1: Phishing attacks. Next week: Voting machine hacking. During the 2016 presidential campaign, Russian cyber-operatives conducted a sustained “influence campaign” cyberattack on the American electoral system by relying on social media to radicalize voters, undermine institutions, and…

Avocado restaurants a new food trend

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Girl in critical condition after student stabs her in Detroit-area classroom

WARREN, Mich. — A 16-year-old girl is critically injured after being stabbed by another teenage girl inside a high school classroom in suburban Detroit, according to police. A 17-year-old girl at Fitzgerald High School stabbed the victim twice on Wednesday, Warren Police Commissioner William Dwyer said. Both are students, he said.  “The alleged attacker has been arrested and is in…

Suze Orman says women “still need to find a financial voice”

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Man allegedly tried to stab GOP congressional candidate

A California man was arrested Sunday after allegedly attempting to stab a Republican congressional candidate with a switchblade, according to the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office.  CBS San Francisco A California man was arrested Sunday after allegedly attempting to stab a Republican congressional candidate with a switchblade, according to the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office.  The man, identified as 35-year-old Farzad Fazeli,…

Amazon to sell live, full-sized Christmas trees online

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Male cheerleaders join 2 NFL squads amid complaints and lawsuits

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Hurricane Florence: Storm surge major concern for Outer Banks

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