At least seven people have died from Eastern Equine Encephalitis. The rare disease is spread by mosquitoes. Dr. Jon LaPook has the latest. Source
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Is Altria’s investment in Juul going up in smoke?
Marlboro maker Altria’s investment in vaping leader Juul Labs is looking increasingly like a multi-billion dollar mistake. Juul, as well as others in the e-cigarette industry, is facing increased scrutiny from state and federal regulators. Source
Intel analyst speak out about blocked climate report
Rod Schoonover resigned in protest after the White House blocked his report on the national security implications of climate change Source
School bus driver forms special bond with 5-year-old student
“I may have a bad morning, but once I see her, it’s different” Source
Pentagon holds press conference on Iran
Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Joseph Dunford held a press conference Friday after meeting with PresidentTrump. They announced that the U.S. will be sending a “moderate deployment” of troops to Saudi Arabia. The news comes after a drone attack on Saudi oil sites, which officials like Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have blamed on Iran. Source
School bus driver forms unexpected bond with 5-year-old girl
Anna Hopson, 5, was born with a rare neurodegenerative disorder. But that hasn’t dampened her spirit. As Steve Hartman explains, her good mood has even rubbed off on her school bus driver. Source
1-pound baby home after 113 days in NICU
“Fighting Finn” Hill was born 15 weeks early and after hitting several miraculous milestones, he’s finally home Source
Whistleblower complaint stems from Trump’s call with Ukraine’s president
A whistleblower complaint was filed about President Trump’s contact with a foreign leader. Now, it’s been revealed Ukraine was involved. Ben Tracy reports. Source
Former intelligence analyst says White House tried to delete “basic science” from climate report
An intelligence analyst for the State Department quit in July, after the White House blocked his report on the national security implications of climate change from being delivered to Congress. In his first interview, Dr. Rod Schoonover told CBS News why he believes the threat to America’s national security is being silenced. “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan reports. Source
U.S. to deploy troops to help with Saudi Arabia’s defense
President Trump has approved the deployment of U.S. forces that will be defensive in nature Source