An accomplished gymnast at Southern Connecticut State University has died after she suffered a serious spinal cord injury in a training accident. Melanie Coleman, 20, of Milford, Connecticut, was training at New Era Gymnastics in Hamden when she fell from the uneven bars. CBSN New York has more. Source
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FAA threatened to ground dozens of Southwest jets
The FAA is voicing safety concerns about 88 planes bought by Southwest from foreign airlines Source
Nikki Haley says Trump is “truthful”
The former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations decried the impeachment inquiry into President Trump Source
How to spot deep fakes and have emotional skepticism online
Concern over so-called deep-fake videos is growing, especially as the 2020 election approaches. In a recent Ted Talk, online manipulation expert Claire Wardle painted a more optimistic picture of the internet, saying it’s still possible to make it a place we can trust. Wardle, co-founder of First Draft, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss digital misinformation. Source
Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen co-star in “The Good Liar,” their first film together
Two icons of British acting are appearing together for the first time in the new big-screen mystery, “The Good Liar”. The film stars Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen. They have won or been nominated for every major acting award for stage and screen. Anthony Mason spoke to them on a boat in New York’s Central Park. Source
Google reportedly mining personal health data raises privacy concerns
A new report suggests Google has been secretly collecting the personal health records of millions of Americans. As first reported in the Wall Street Journal, Google is sharing information with Ascension, a health system that includes over 2,600 hospitals and health care centers in 21 states. Dr. Tara Narula reports. Source
Tips to senior-proof your home to prevent falls
One out of four seniors 65 or over will be injured by a fall each year, which can greatly affect quality of life and independence Source
Streaming wars escalate with Disney+ launch
The streaming wars are escalating, with Disney+ launching Tuesday. It’s the latest streaming service competing with industry leaders, like Netflix and Hulu. CBS has CBS All Access and Apple TV+ also premiered this month. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
Alex Trebek gets emotional after “Jeopardy!” contestant’s surprise answer
Jeopardy host Alex Trebek was close to tears after a touching message from a contestant on “Jeopardy!” Trebek announced his diagnosis with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer in March. Source
DACA decision could “destroy and erase everything,” recipient says
Min Ku Choi is one of nearly 700,000 undocumented immigrants in the U.S. whose futures hinge whether or not the Trump administration can rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program Source