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FDA finds cancer-causing chemical in heartburn medicine Zantac

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

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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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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

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