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Devastated parents raise awareness on kids' drowning risks

Bode and Morgan Miller’s daughter, Emmy, was playing at a neighbor’s house when the 19-month-old slipped out unseen, fell into their pool and drowned. “And I opened the door, and she was floating, facedown in the pool,” Morgan Miller said. “And I jumped in, and I pulled her out. And I started CPR. “Every time I close my eyes at…

Gun control a key issue for Florida voters in primary

The deadly shooting in Jacksonville, Florida, is bringing the issue of gun violence back into the headlines ahead of the state’s gubernatorial primary. Tuesday’s vote will come just days after two people were killed and 11 others wounded when a gunman opened fire during a video gaming competition at a popular mall Sunday. The gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot…

Statue of Liberty evacuated after construction fire breaks out

Aerial footage shows the fire on Liberty Island on Monday, Aug. 27, 2018. CBS New York The Statue of Liberty was evacuated Monday after a propane tank caught fire at a construction site on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, officials said. National Park Service spokesman Jerry Willis said the propane tank was located next to two or three other…

9-year-old dies by suicide after bullying, mom says

A Denver mom says her 9-year-old son died by suicide in their home on Thursday after coming out as gay and experiencing bullying in school.  Leia Pierce A Denver mom says her 9-year-old son died by suicide in their home on Thursday after experiencing bullying in school. She is now sharing the story in hopes of shining a light on…

Facebook bans Myanmar military chief over spread of hate speech

YANGON, Myanmar — Facebook said Monday that it is banning Myanmar’s powerful military chief, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing,  and 19 other individuals and organizations from its site to prevent the spread of hate and misinformation. The social media giant has been heavily criticized for permitting itself to be used to inflame ethnic and religious conflict in the country, particularly…

Trump makes trade announcement — live updates

Last Updated Aug 27, 2018 11:00 AM EDT President Trump is making an announcement on trade at 11 a.m. in the Oval Office, after tweeting that a “big deal” is “looking good” with Mexico.  The U.S. and Mexico have been negotiating over the North American Free Trade Agreement, and the New York Times reported Monday morning the two nations have…

Rubber ducky race for a cause

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CBS Corp. subpoenas PR firm's contacts with journalists in ongoing legal dispute

Lawyers for CBS Corporation have issued a subpoena to a public relations firm, demanding its communications with journalists related to an ongoing legal battle between CBS and its largest shareholder, National Amusements Inc. National Amusements, a company run by 95-year-old billionaire media magnate Sumner Redstone, and his daughter Shari, is the controlling shareholder of both CBS and Viacom. The Redstones…

Parents devastated by loss raise awareness on kids' drowning risks

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In his own words: John McCain on his love for America

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Trump meets with Kenyan president— live updates

President Trump is meeting with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta in his first public appearance since the death of Sen. John McCain.  Less than 48 hours after McCain’s death on Saturday, the White House on Monday morning — unlike other landmark sites in D.C. — had already raised American flags back to full staff.  On Monday, Mr. Trump and First Lady…

Sen. John McCain's special relationship with New Hampshire

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Neil Simon, legendary playwright, dies at 91

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John McCain remembered as champion of bipartisanship

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Eye Opener at 8: John McCain remembered as political giant

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Rick Davis describes “wildest adventure” with Sen. John McCain

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Madden tournament shooting survivor describes “helpless feeling”

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John McCain to receive hero's sendoff

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Eye Opener: Florida gaming tournament ends in bloodshed

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Jacksonville shooting survivor describes “most helpless feeling”

An esports participant who lost during a Madden NFL 19 gaming tournament in Jacksonville, Florida, Sunday returned with a gun and fired shots into the crowd. Police said David Katz, 24, of Baltimore, killed two people and wounded nine others before shooting himself dead. CBS affiliate WJAX-TV identified the two who died as 22-year-old Eli Clayton and 27-year-old Taylor Robertson….