Simone Biles broke down in tears Wednesday, blaming team officials for failing to protect her and her teammates from sex predator Larry Nassar, the former team doctor. Dr. Jon LaPook reports. Source
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Drinking 3 or more cups of coffee can trigger migraines, study says
New research points to a link between caffeine and migraine headaches. The American Journal of Medicine says three or more cups of coffee can trigger migraines in those who experience them occasionally. Source
Wife of Xiyue Wang speaks of imprisoned husband in Iran
CBS News spoke to the wife of Princeton University scholar who was imprisoned in Iran since his arrest three years ago. Xiyue Wang is one of at least five Americans held in Iran. Efforts to free Wang have stalled. Margaret Brennan reports. Source
First funeral held for victim in El Paso mass shooting
The first funeral was held for a victim of the El Paso massacre Thursday. Elsa De La Mora was a school teacher in Juarez, Mexico, and one of eight Mexican citizens among the 22 killed Saturday. Source
El Paso’s Latino community living in fear after mass shooting
A whole room raised their hands when asked if they feel actual fear about what happened — and they all said they have never felt this way before Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Thursday, August 8, 2019
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
This week on “Sunday Morning” (August 11)
A look at the features for this week’s broadcast of the #1 Sunday morning news program Source
Largest teachers union threatens Walmart boycott over guns
American Federation of Teachers wants retailer to end firearm sales and stop supporting lawmakers against gun control Source
YouTube star investigated after video shows her hitting dog
YouTuber Brooke Houts uploaded unedited footage that shows her hitting, spitting on and yelling at her dog Source
Uber lost $5 billion last quarter—its biggest loss ever
Stock-based payouts after Uber’s IPO have helped make 2019 the “peak” year for losses, company CEO says Source