CBS News takes viewers inside the real-life challenges facing migrant families split apart by the Trump administration’s “Zero Tolerance” policy. The documentary provides an immersive look at the hotly debated issue through the eyes of those impacted the most — the fathers, mothers, sons and daughters separated and unaware when they’ll see their family members again. Source
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Murder map: Deadliest U.S. cities
You might be surprised by the murder rates in major cities across the U.S. Source
Titans Release Kicker Cairo Santos, OL David Quessenberry
Santos, signed prior to the start of the season, went 0-for-4 in Sunday’s loss, missing field goals of 33, 36, 50 and 53 yards. In five games this season, Santos made 4-of-9 kicks and all 12 of his extra point attempts. Source
The Avett Brothers cautiously get political on new album
The popular Americana folk band says their new album is “obviously informed by what is happening now on a grander scale all around us” Source
Nobel Prize in medicine honors pioneering research that helps fight disease
The 2019 Nobel Prize for medicine has been jointly awarded to three scientists for their pioneering research into how human cells respond to changing oxygen levels. The Nobel committee said the discoveries of Sir Peter Ratcliffe, William Kaelin Jr. and Gregg Semenza have paved the way for promising new strategies to fight anemia, cancer and many other diseases. Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers have more. Source
Biden writes op-ed saying Trump is abusing power
Former Vice President Joe Biden has written an op-ed accusing President Trump of abusing his power. CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe and CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright join CBSN with the latest in the race to 2020. Source
Cannabis stocks taking a hit from vaping bans
Investors are scurrying from cannabis companies just as state regulators are imposing temporary vaping bans Source
Two Americans among winners of Nobel Prize for medicine
Winners of Nobel Prize for medicine paved the way for new strategies to fight anemia, cancer and other diseases Source
College debt loads in U.S. leveling off for many students
Typical student debt burden was up 2% last year, to $29,200 per grad, after decades of 4% average annual increases Source
Alex Trebek’s cancer may mean ending his time as “Jeopardy!” host
“I will keep doing it as long as my skills do not diminish, and they have started to diminish,” the 79-year-old told CTV in an interview Source