House Democrats issued a subpoena yesterday to Energy Secretary Rick Perry. This follows the president’s claims that Perry was the one who asked him to speak with the president of Ukraine in their July phone call. Axios White House and national politics reporter Alayna Treene joined CBSN to discuss the significance of these developments. Source
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All-women Delta crew flies 120 girls to NASA to encourage female aviators
To celebrate International Girls in Aviation Day, Delta took 120 girls, ages 12 to 18, to NASA’s headquarters to learn about STEM and careers in aviation and aerospace. Source
Man arrested after Manchester stabbing
A 41-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of terrorism Friday after injuring several people in a stabbing spree at a shopping center in Manchester, England. The man entered the Arndale shopping center Friday morning with a large knife and attacked people, police said. Source
Japan braces for powerful typhoon
Japan’s government is warning people to leave high-risk areas as a powerful storm approaches. Typhoon Hagibis is expected to hit Japan’s east coast, including the Tokyo area. CBS News foreign correspondent Lucy Craft has the latest from Tokyo. Source
2 killed in New Orleans Hard Rock Hotel construction collapse
Rescue crews in New Orleans spent the day searching for a missing worker after a hotel under construction collapsed on the outskirts of the French Quarter. At least two people were killed when the Hard Rock Hotel came crashing to the ground Saturday. Meg Oliver reports. Source
Tyler Skaggs was reportedly given oxocodone by L.A. Angels employee
Tyler Skaggs, the Los Angeles Angels pitcher who died this summer, was reportedly given drugs by a team employee. Skaggs was found dead in a Texas hotel in July. An autopsy found opioids in his system. According to ESPN, an Angels public relations representative told federal agents he gave Skaggs oxycodone and watched him snort drugs the night before he died. Source
In 2023, California will ban sales and manufacturing of fur products
California will soon become the first state in the nation to ban the sale and manufacture of new fur products. The law takes effect in 2023. Governor Gavin Newsom also signed a new law barring most animals from circus performances. Source
White police officer kills black woman in her home in Fort Worth
A white police officer shot and killed a black woman inside her own home in Fort Worth on Saturday. According to recent data compiled by The Washington Post, there have been 75 deadly police shootings in Texas this year. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
Simone Biles wins 25th gold medal at Gymnastics World Championships
Simone Biles has flipped and twisted her way to two more gold medals at the Gymnastics World Championships in Germany. The victory makes her the most decorated gymnast in history. Source
Titans QBs Marcus Mariota, Ryan Tannehill React to QB Change in Loss to Broncos
Marcus Mariota completed just 7-of-18 passes for 63 yards and two interceptions and a 9.5 rating before being replaced by Ryan Tannehill with 4:49 in the third quarter. Source