As John Kerry’s confirmation hearings begin, it’s hard not to think of the young Kerry who sat in that same spot 42 years ago. Source

Firefighters are having to deal with extreme winds and above-average temperatures as they work to contain two major wildfires in Northern California. Source

Firefighters struggle to contain deadly blazes in California amid extreme winds; Twin brother and sister surprised with homecoming coronations Source

CBSN Originals’ “Speaking Frankly | Symbolic Justice” explores the fight over monuments and mascots — and the struggle beyond. Source

Lawmaker blasts former Celgene CEO Mark Alles for getting fat bonus while company raised price of cancer drug. Source

Hicks traveled with the president on Tuesday and Wednesday. The president said he and the first lady are awaiting test results. Source

Hicks traveled with the president on Tuesday and Wednesday. The president said he and the first lady are awaiting test results. Source

It was a chaotic first presidential debate in Cleveland. Several things the candidates said were at least partially untrue. Paula Reid provides a fact check from the White House. Source

The Cygnus supply ship was planning to carry 4 tons of supplies and equipment, including a new zero-gravity toilet for the space station crew. Source

The Cygnus supply ship was planning to carry 4 tons of supplies and equipment, including a new zero-gravity toilet for the space station crew. Source