In a wide-ranging interview only on “CBS This Morning,” the CEO of Juul, the country’s top-selling e-cigarette company is responding to the growing number of breathing-illness cases in people who vape. The Centers for Disease Control says it’s looking into nearly 200 possible cases of severe lung disease that may be tied to the use of e-cigarettes. The cases are reported in at least 22 states. In his first broadcast interview as Juul Labs CEO, Kevin Burns said he found the illness reports “worrisome.” Source
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Outrage as U.K. PM moves to suspend Parliament weeks before Brexit
Prime Minister Boris Johnson insists it is a routine move, but many see it as an unprecedented power-grab to try and “govern without parliament” Source
New video goes inside Jeffrey Epstein’s Florida mansion
Nearly two dozen women who say Jeffrey Epstein abused them have told their stories to a judge, while newly revealed police video takes us inside Epstein’s Florida mansion. He was jailed in New York City on sex trafficking charges and took his own life more than two weeks ago. Mola Lenghi reports Source
Fiery attack on bar in southern Mexico leaves 23 dead
Search on for suspects after possible gasoline bombs hurled into bar in area where the Zetas cartel is known to be active Source
Purdue Pharma opioids suits talks accelerating, plaintiffs say
Settlement negotiations cover 2,000 lawsuits against the OxyContin maker and others in the industry; one report says it’s made offer of up to $12B Source
Deutsche Bank says it has Trump-related tax records Congress wants
But his longtime bank didn’t say for sure whether those documents include his tax returns Source
Tropical Storm Dorian heads toward Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico residents rushed to stores for supplies, preparing for power outages and heavy rains Source
McDonald’s will expand food delivery nationwide
Fast-food giant teaming with DoorDash to offer “McDelivery” in more than 10,000 locations across the U.S. Source
Carli Lloyd reportedly gets offer from NFL team
Her trainer revealed the two-time World Cup champion was offered a chance to kick in a preseason game Source
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Puerto Rico prepares for Tropical Storm Dorian; Airline crew shows kindness to autistic boy. Source