Scientists at an underwater observatory off the Florida Keys are examining the effects of climate change on sea grass beds and the health of ecosystems Source
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Violent protests erupt in Hong Kong
Hong Kong police fired tear gas and water cannon at protesters over the weekend as pro-democracy demonstrations turned violent yet again. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inoncencio reports. Source
U.S. may tap its oil reserves after drone strikes on Saudi oil facilities
The U.S. Energy Department says it is ready to take action after drone attacks in Saudia Arabia crippled the world’s largest refinery and nearby oil fields. The facilities were shut down because of the attacks. Nikole Killion reports. Source
Afghanistan braces for violence after U.S. peace talks fail
The Taliban has stepped up a vicious campaign on violence that took place during negotiations Source
U.S. and Afghan forces kill at least 38 Taliban fighters
This year — for the first time — the Taliban is losing more fighters than the Afghan military Source
Oil prices spike as Trump admin. blames Iran for attack on Saudi Arabia
Two Trump cabinet members have now blamed Iran for an attack on Saudi oil facilities that could force the U.S. to dip into its strategic reserve Source
Oil prices spike after Trump warns U.S. “locked and loaded”
Trump’s top diplomat has blamed Iran for an attack on Saudi oil facilities that could force the U.S. to dip into strategic reserve Source
UAW hits GM with nationwide strike
Wages and health care are among the top issues as the walkout by some 46,000 workers hits 55 facilities; contract talks are slated to resume in the morning Source
GM’s UAW workers go on strike nationwide
Wages and health care are among the top issues as walkout by some 46,000 workers hits 55 facilities; contract talks are slated to resume in the morning Source
Rep. Omar calls Supreme Court asylum decision “legally and morally wrong”
Lawmaker says the high court has made unjust rulings throughout American history, including ones that sanctioned racial segregation and decreed that African Americans were not U.S. citizens Source