The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just announced an investigation into 94 cases in which vaping could be to blame for severe lung injuries. Anna Werner talked with one young man who blames e-cigarette use for his collapsed lung, and who has started a social media campaign against vaping. Source
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NASA program “OMG” working to find how fast Greenland is melting
Ice lost in Greenland means higher sea levels around the world. “Oceans Melting Greenland,” a NASA program in its fourth year, is studying the melt. Seth Doane reports. Source
Weekend storms wreak havoc across the country
Nine people were hurt in Pennsylvania and several states saw damage as fast-moving storms worked across the U.S. over the weekend. Don Dahler has more. Source
Police charge Ohio man with plotting attack on Jewish center
An avowed white nationalist is expecting to be arraigned today in Ohio after allegedly plotting a mass shooting against Jews. Police arrested 20-year-old James Reardon. At least two more alleged shooting plots in other states have been broken up in the past week. Meg Oliver reports. Source
Trump, advisors try to defuse recession fears
President Trump and his advisors are pushing back against the idea that a recession could be coming, and they’re also watching China’s response to protesters in Hong Kong. Chip Reid reports. Source
Law enforcement on high alert for copycat mass shooters in wake of recent tragedies
Law enforcement across the country is on high alert for copycat mass shooters in the wake of recent tragedies in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio. Just in the past 48 hours, two men in separate incidents were arrested on suspicion of plotting attacks. Meg Oliver reports. Source
Man who allegedly threatened 100 victim mass shooting arrested
Tristan Wix texted about his desire to set world record for “longest confirmed kill ever” and slay at least 100 people, authorities said Source
Prince Andrew says he’s “appalled” by alleged Jeffrey Epstein crimes
British royal says he wasn’t involved, in statement released after video emerges of prince in Epstein’s New York mansion waving goodbye to young woman Source
Groom from horrific Afghan wedding attack says he’s “lost hope”
Groom and bride survived suicide bombing that killed scores, but he says he “will never see happiness” in his life again and Afghan suffering will continue Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, August 18, 2019
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” anchored by Elaine Quijano. Source