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FDA opens criminal probe into mysterious vaping-related illness

Eight deaths in the U.S. are now blamed on vaping, with the latest happening in Missouri. The Food and Drug Administration has revealed a criminal investigation of vaping-related illnesses. The CDC reports at least 530 confirmed and probable cases. Most of them involve vaping with THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, or both THC and nicotine. A bipartisan group in Congress is working with parents to keep teenagers away from e-cigarettes, while accusing the vaping industry of marketing to kids. Tony Dokoupil reports. Source

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Millions around the globe demand action on climate change

In our Eye on Earth series, we’re looking at Friday’s demonstrations around the globe demanding that world leaders take action on climate change. Young people are at the center of the protests taking place in more than 150 countries on all seven continents. They come ahead of a United Nations climate conference next week. Imtiaz Tyab reports. Source

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Adam Schiff: What Trump said publicly is “damning enough” for impeachment

Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the House is launching a formal impeachment inquiry into President Trump after his administration refused to hand over a whistleblower complaint related to Mr. Trump’s interaction with a foreign leader. Democratic congressman Adam Schiff is chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, which is leading one of the six impeachment investigations. He has asked for a meeting with the whistleblower. He joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what he knows about the whistleblower. Source

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