Hurricane Dorian is barreling towards the U.S. and expected to hit Florida Sunday or Monday. FEMA’s Acting Administrator Peter Gaynor joined CBSN AM to discuss emergency preparedness and whether the Trump administration diverting funding for border spending could impact hurricane recovery. Source
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Government warns youth and pregnant women against marijuana use
“I want to be very clear — no amount of marijuana use during pregnancy or adolescence is known to be safe,” Surgeon General Jerome Adams warned Source
Toyota recalling 191,000 cars due to air bag issue
The recall covers some Corolla and Matrix models Source
China says it hopes for “necessary conditions” on trade talks
Stocks rose after a Chinese official opened the door to further negotiations with the U.S. Source
Former Marine carries fellow veteran who lost legs 14 miles up mountain
John Nelson hiked 14 miles to the top of Mount Timpanogos in Utah over the weekend, with Jonathon Blank strapped to his back. Nelson and Blank served in the same special operations unit of the Marine Corps. In 2010, Blank lost his legs in an explosion in Afghanistan. The two plan to hike up the tallest mountain in California on Veteran’s Day. Source
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Hurricane Dorian heads toward Florida; RPT: Sasha Obama to attend University of Michigan Source
Ex-Pentagon chief says he had “no choice” but to leave Trump Cabinet
“Let me put it this way. I’ve written an entire book built on the principles of respecting your troops, respecting each other, respecting your allies,” James Mattis says Source
Search underway for missing Kentucky mom who volunteered to help find missing people
A Kentucky mom who volunteered for a group that helped find missing people is now the focus of an intensifying search after she vanished. Andrea Knabel disappeared more than two weeks ago. Mark Strassmann reports. Source
Juul Labs announces ID verification system to curb underage e-cigarette use
The company said more than 40,000 stores have committed to implementing the new system — but in an exclusive interview with Tony Dokoupil for “CBS This Morning,” Juul’s CEO admits it may not immediately put a big dent in teen vaping. Source
Fans, friends remember Jessi Combs after fatal jet car accident
Fans of the speed racer known as “the fastest woman on four wheels” say they’re devastated by her death in a jet car accident. 39-year-old Jessi Combs was trying to break the women’s land speed record when she crashed in the Oregon desert on Tuesday. “CBS This Morning Saturday” co-host Dana Jacobson reports Source