Just over three years ago, an outbreak of the Zika virus caused a crisis in Brazil: a dramatic increase in babies born with microcephaly. These babies are now young children facing a variety of medical problems and an uncertain future. But just as a sudden drop in the number of cases has calmed fears of the virus, health officials are on alert for another outbreak. Elaine Quijano travels to Recife, Brazil, the epicenter of the crisis, to meet a mom determined to provide the best life for her daughter, and the doctors on the frontlines. Source
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Cryptocurrency: Virtual money, real power and the fight for a small town’s future
In the world of cryptocurrency, money is power, sparking a gold rush wherever energy is cheap and abundant. A booming cryptocurrency mining industry is disrupting a small town in Washington state. Source
9/11 firefighters who arrived early may have higher heart risks now
The research might have implications for any efforts to expand the list of health problems eligible for payment from a victim compensation fund Source
Jon Stewart and the battle for the 9/11 victims fund, explained
The battle over funding for 9/11 victims has dragged on for years in Congress — and Jon Stewart is keeping up the fight Source
Trump to hold rally before North Carolina House election
Trump will rally in Fayetteville to stump for Republican candidate Dan Bishop after the original 2018 election was voided over allegations of ballot fraud Source
Hurricane Dorian slams North Carolina coast
Hurricane Dorian was a Category 1 as it slammed North Carolina with rain and wind. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins CBSN AM from Kitty Hawk with more. Source
2001: 60 Minutes’ interview with Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe
“In the once-prosperous capital of Harare, there are shortages of food and fuel, and in parliament, a resolution has been introduced to impeach Robert Mugabe,” Steve Kroft reported about Zimbabwe’s president back in January 2001 Source
Margaret Atwood on “The Handmaid’s Tale” and its sequel: “It is a warning”
Preview: The author tells “Sunday Morning” that the atrocities described in her dystopian classic, and her new novel “The Testaments,” were taken from real-life events: “The human race made it up, unfortunately” Source
Margaret Atwood: “The Testaments” contains “tons of hope”
In this preview of an interview to be broadcast on “CBS Sunday Morning” September 8, Margaret Atwood, author of the dystopian classic “The Handmaid’s Tale,” talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about her latest novel, a sequel about the women of Gilead, “The Testaments.” Source
Lawyer for A$AP Rocky shot in Sweden
Swedish press reports shooter at large; woman arrested is fellow lawyer who had been banned from contacting him Source