Jessi Combs was known as the world’s “fastest woman on four wheels.” In the Oregon desert, she was killed as she tried to beat her own record. Jamie Yuccas spoke with Combs’s boyfriend. Source

John Nelson and Jonathon Blank served together in Afghanistan. During a 2010 mission, Blank lost both his legs. But he’s determined to live an active life, and his friend is there to help. John Blackstone explains. Source

Syrian government warplanes attacked close to a Turkish military post in Idlib province. It’s the last rebel stronghold in Syria. Holly Williams went there, for a look inside one of the most dangerous places on Earth. Source

In an exclusive interview with Tony Dokoupil, CEO Kevin Burns said the company never intended for Juul to be used by kids Source

Hurricane Dorian expected to gain more strength on path for U.S. mainland Source

Once the cost of living is factored in, workers can get a bigger bang for their buck in smaller metro areas Source

Can you believe we’re only 92 days from Thanksgiving and 119 days from Christmas? Brian Kelly, founder and CEO of “The Points Guy,” joined Gayle King in the Toyota Green Room with tips on how you can get the best deal ahead of the busy holiday travel season Source

Queen Elizabeth II has approved Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s request to suspend Parliament. The move means lawmakers likely won’t have enough time to pass laws preventing Johnson from pulling the U.K. out of the European Union without a Brexit deal in place. CBS News contributor Simon Bates explained in this week’s London Calling. Source

Swedish climate change activist Greta Thunberg arrived in New York City on Wednesday after traveling across the Atlantic Ocean in a zero-emission yacht. She is in New York to attend the United Nations climate change summit September 23. CBS News’ Tom Hanson reports. Source

McConaughey is forging a new career that combines two things he’s passionate about: film and Texas Source