Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced the threat of being knocked from power after one term as the nation holds parliamentary elections on Monday. Trudeau’s Liberals and the main opposition Conservatives led by Andrew Scheer are in a neck-and-neck race, according to opinion polls. Source
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Deadly Legionnaires’ outbreak in North Carolina
North Carolina health officials say four people have died from Legionnaires’ disease. Officials have confirmed 141 cases involving residents from counties and multiple states. They say that most patients attended the NC Mountain State Fair in Fletcher. CBS affiliate WSPA-TV reports. Source
Canada heads to polls as Trudeau’s power hangs in the balance
Not in 84 years has a first-term Canadian prime minister with a parliamentary majority lost a bid for re-election Source
Meghan Markle: Adopting a stiff upper lip is “probably really damaging”
Duke and Duchess of Sussex open up about the pressures of the royal family and their complicated relationship with the tabloid press Source
A year after suicide, Avicii’s father opens up about “brave” son
In his first U.S. broadcast interview the father of the late Swedish DJ opens up about his son, and about the Tim Bergling Foundation, advocating for the recognition of suicide as a global health emergency Source
Family impacted by opioid crisis wants reckoning
“The numbers that are at stake are enormous,” one attorney told CBS News Source
Inside the renovated Eisenhower museum
In our series, American Wonders, we’re exploring places that make America wonderful, from majestic natural landscapes to spectacular manmade creations. In this installment, we visit a recently transformed museum to celebrate the life and accomplishments of our 34th president. Chip Reid traveled to Abilene, Kansas for a tour. Source
Avicii’s father on “brave” son and the need to talk about mental health, suicide
This Wednesday “CBS This Morning” will feature a special broadcast called “Stop the Stigma: A Conversation About Mental Health.” Anthony Mason spoke with Klas Bergling, whose son, Tim, known around the world as the superstar Swedish DJ Avicii, died by suicide in 2018. In his first U.S. broadcast interview, Klas spoke about his son, and about the Tim Bergling Foundation, which advocates for the recognition of suicide as a global health emergency. Source
4 dead from Legionnaires’ outbreak linked to hot tubs
Officials say those who were diagnosed with the disease may have walked by the hot tub displays at the the NC Mountain State Fair Source
Three soldiers at Fort Stewart killed after military vehicle rolls into water
Military investigators are trying to find out what caused an armored vehicle to roll into water in Georgia, killing three soldiers. U.S. Army officials say the accident happened early Sunday during a training exercise at Fort Stewart. Three other soldiers were hurt. David Martin reports. Source