New York banned the sale of flavored e-cigarettes Tuesday, a move that comes as federal health officials investigate a mysterious surge of severe breathing illnesses and seven deaths linked to vaping. Retailers will have two weeks to remove merchandise from store shelves. CBSN New York reports. Source
Author Archives: Stonecom Interactive
Facebook creating first ever “Supreme Court” to oversee controversial posts
Social media giant Facebook has announced plans to create a new oversight panel by the end of the year, something they dub its own “Supreme Court.” BBC News Silicon Valley reporter Dave Lee joins CBSN to explain. Source
“Lizzie Borden took an ax …” but the ending is not what you think
In her new podcast “My Life of Crime,” “48 Hours” correspondent Erin Moriarty reexamines of one of the most famous and sensational murder cases of all time Source
Sheriff’s hounds find toddler with autism in 30 minutes
“That’s the most terrifying words a mother can get over the phone,” mother Audra Hughes said. “‘Your child is missing, get home now'” Source
Hate groups in America
There are hundreds of organized hate groups in the U.S. Here’s a breakdown of some of the most active ones Source
Lewandowski uses congressional testimony to praise Trump
The former Trump campaign manager and possible Senate contender was testifying about his appearance in the Mueller report Source
Lewandowski questioned about Mueller report at impeachment hearing
There were fireworks as the House Judiciary Committee held its first hearings in its impeachment investigation. The president’s former campaign manager Corey Lewandowski was grilled about an incident that Robert Mueller described as potential obstruction of justice by the president. Nancy Cordes reports. Source
Remembering journalist Cokie Roberts
Veteran journalist and political commentator Cokie Roberts died of complications from breast cancer. She was 75. “CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O’Donnell takes a look back at her life and legacy. Source
U.S. official: Attack on Saudi oil facilities was launched from southern Iran
A senior U.S. official tells CBS News national security correspondent David Martin that the U.S. has identified the exact locations from which a combination of more than 20 drones and cruise missiles were launched against Saudi Arabian oil facilities. Martin spoke to CBSN’s Elaine Quijano on “Red and Blue,” along with CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy and Washington Post White House reporter Anne Gearan. Source
Houston prepares for heavy rain from Tropical Storm Imelda
Imelda made landfall near Freeport, Texas, on Tuesday afternoon Source