Taylor Swift just surprised a fan from Canada by sending her more than $6,000 for tuition and rent after reading about her family struggles in a Tumblr post. Source
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Sneak peek: In Jason’s Name
An Irish businessman is killed by his American au-pair-turned-wife and her father. They claim self-defense. The dead man’s sister fights to clear his name. Correspondent Maureen Maher investigates Saturday, Aug. 17 at 9/8c on CBS. Source
Stacey Abrams says she’s open to being a VP candidate
After mulling a bid, Abrams will not be running for president Source
Sneak peek: Widow’s War
“48 Hours” Presents: A Marine colonel is found shot in his bunk. Authorities say it was a suicide, his wife says it was murder — and she is determined to prove it. “48 Hours” correspondent Peter Van Sant investigates Saturday, Aug. 17 at 10/9c on CBS. Source
Why the “inverted yield curve” is fueling recession fears
Although bond investors are increasingly pessimistic about the economy, a major downturn could still be years away Source
Hip office startup WeWork losing 94 cents a minute per member
The office-sharing company’s losses per customer are far bigger than Uber’s — that could hurt its initial public offering. Source
A calligrapher embraces technology to grow business
After falling haphazardly into the art of calligraphy, she succeeds by embracing her unique style and the latest tech Source
Transcript: Juan Cruz on “Intelligence Matters”
This week, on “Intelligence Matters,” Michael Morell talks with Cruz, a former special assistant to the president and senior director for Western Hemisphere affairs at the National Security Council, about the ongoing humanitarian and security crisis in Venezuela Source
Epstein accuser details alleged tactics to lure her: “The trap was set”
Jennifer Araoz, who claims Epstein raped her when she was 14, sues Epstein’s former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell and three unnamed members of his staff Source
Is the U.S. Senate broken?
Once a great deliberative body, the Senate is now known for deadlock, dysfunction and political games. Will Tuesday’s election help? Steve Kroft reports. Source