Small amounts of a cancer-causing chemical have been found in the popular heartburn medication Zantac, as well is in generic forms of the drug, known as Ranitidine. The FDA is not issuing a recall and says patients can continue taking the medication. Zantac’s maker says it takes patient safety seriously and is committed to working with the FDA. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss what consumers need to know. Source
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Felicity Huffman gets 14 days in prison
The first parent in the college bribery scandal has been sentenced. On Friday actress Felicity Huffman was sentenced to 14 days in federal prison and other penalties after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud. Legal observers say Huffman’s sentence could be a sign of things to come for the 51 others charged in the scandal. Kenneth Craig reports. Source
Afghan women fear they’ll lose rights if the Taliban regains power
A Taliban delegation is in Russia Saturday to talk about the prospects for the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan. The extraordinary development comes days after President Trump announced U.S. talks with the Taliban had collapsed. Whatever the outcome, some Afghan women fear their hard won freedom may be in jeopardy. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source
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And after the third Democratic debate, Julian Castro defended his remarks to Joe Biden. He talked with Ed O’Keefe on CBSN Source
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Felicity Huffman sentenced to 14 days jail; Above and beyond the call of duty. Source
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Felicity Huffman sentenced to 14 days in prison for college admissions scandal; Officer offers to drive 94-year-old stranger to his new home. Source
Schiff subpoenas acting intel chief over whistleblower complaint
Schiff is concerned that Joseph Maguire may be withholding a whistleblower disclosure involving “serious misconduct” by the “President of the United States and/or other senior White House officials” Source
Teen with vape-related lung illness sues Juul Labs
According to the lawsuit, the 18-year-old had been vaping for about a year and a half but was recently hospitalized for severe lung damage Source
Felicity Huffman sentenced to 14 days in prison for college admissions scandal
Actress Felicity Huffman was sentenced to 14 days behind bars and a $30,000 fine, after pleading guilty to conspiracy and fraud charges. Her sentencing could set the stage for others involved in the college admission scandal. Carter Evans reports. Source
Research reveals clues about the dangers of vaping
There are new clues about why people are getting hooked to e-cigarettes. A study at Yale University looked at the impact of flavored e-cigarettes and vape oil on young people. Janet Shamlian reports. Source