The clinic is being ordered to turn over a list of sperm donors Source
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White couple gives birth to Asian daughter after alleged fertility clinic mix-up
A fertility clinic in New Jersey is being ordered to turn over a list of sperm donors after a white couple gave birth to an Asian baby. A recently filed lawsuit alleges Kristina Koedderich was given sperm from a man who was not her husband, and that the man passed on a genetic disorder. The couple is seeking monetary damages and information on their daughter’s biological father. Meg Oliver reports. Source
“Free” genetic testing scam exploits seniors’ cancer fears and may be costing taxpayers millions
A CBS News investigation uncovered a new Medicare fraud that could potentially cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars. Recruiters are showing up at senior events promoting a genetic test they claim is completely paid for by Medicare. They promise the test will reveal information about their cancer risk. But the results often do not come in, and the bills can be in the thousands. Jim Axelrod reports. Source
Fugitive married murder suspects recaptured in Arizona
The married murder suspects who made a dramatic escape from custody more than two weeks ago have been recaptured. Authorities announced overnight that Blane and Susan Barksdale were arrested in Arizona. They’re accused of killing a Tucson man and intentionally setting fire to his home in April before fleeing the state. In May, law enforcement found and arrested the couple in Henrietta, New York. But as a security van took the couple back to Arizona last month, they overpowered guards in Utah and escaped. Source
Consumers, business owners decry flavored vaping products ban
Market research shows 22 million adults in the U.S. use e-cigarettes. On Wednesday, President Trump called for a ban on most flavored vaping products. But some consumers, who vape instead of smoking traditional cigarettes, say they deserve the right to choose flavored products because they’re legally old enough. Meanwhile, some business owners worry that Trump’s suggested ban will cripple sales. Janet Shamlian reports. Source
Justify failed drug test before winning Triple Crown, NYT says
The newspaper says it happened after he won a race leading up to the 2018 Kentucky Derby, and California’s racing board sat on the test results Source
Married murder suspects recaptured after 16 days in hiding
Blane and Susan Barksdale escaped from a prison van in Utah late last month while being extradited from New York state back to Arizona Source
9/11/19: CBSN Evening News
Supreme Court backs Trump’s asylum rules; America reflects on September 11 attacks. Source
“Eddie, Eddie, Eddie!” Former Titans RB Eddie George Plans to “Smell the Roses” During Special Week
Eddie George’s No. 27 jersey, along with Steve McNair’s No.9 jersey, will be retired in a ceremony during halftime of the team’s home opener against the Indianapolis Colts. Source
“Many deaths and many still missing,” says Bahamas PM
Prime Minister said Dorian impacted the northwest Bahamas’ islands for approximately 60 hours, with “the southern eyewall planted over Grand Bahama for about 30 hours” Source