Parents talk to CBS News about lawsuit filed against Fisher-Price over its Rock ‘n Play inclined sleeper Source
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50 years after Manson murders, Sharon Tate’s sister keeps her memory alive
Fifty years after the Manson Family murders shocked the nation, the sister of actress Sharon Tate says the grief never goes away. CBS News’ Chris Martinez reports from Los Angeles. Source
Ford sued by police officers who say they were poisoned by design flaw
Ford Motor Company is being sued by police officers who claim they were poisoned, because of an alleged design flaw in some of the automaker’s vehicles. Six Washington state troopers filed the class-action suit on Wednesday, alleging that their Ford Explorer Cruisers have a defect that allows exhaust fumes containing carbon monoxide to get into the passenger compartment. In a statement, Ford said that safety is one of its top priorities, and that an internal investigation found the carbon monoxide concerns are related to the installation of police equipment by third parties. Source
2020 candidates pour into Iowa for state fair as Biden leads latest poll
2020 presidential candidates are trying to win over voters in Iowa this weekend. Former Vice President Joe Biden leads the pack in a new poll from Monmouth University with 28% support from likely caucus-goers in Iowa. CBS News political reporter Ed O’Keefe joins CBSN from the Iowa State Fair. Source
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Congress urged to reconvene after mass shootings; Day Care continue using dangerous sleepers Source
Millionaire murder suspect Peter Chadwick pretended to be “top secret” agent to avoid capture
We are learning new details about California millionaire Peter Chadwick and his life on the run after he was charged with killing his wife. He was captured in Mexico on Sunday after more than four years as a fugitive. Chadwick is accused of strangling his wife to death in their Newport Beach mansion in 2012. Tracy Smith has a preview of her report airing on “48 Hours” this Saturday. Source
Inclined sleepers blamed in infant deaths still in use despite recall
A non-profit advocacy group found that, despite voluntary recalls, some day care centers across the country are still using certain sleepers blamed for dozens of infant deaths, including the Fisher Price Rock ‘n Play sleeper. Consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner talked with parents who lost children, and want to warn others. Source
El Paso grieves after mass shooting: “There are no words to explain this pain”
In the days after the lethal shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, families of the victims are only beginning to heal from the loss of their loved ones. “The whole city just feels broken and at a loss for words,” one mourner said. Memorial services have already begun, but more are planned for this weekend. On Wednesday, El Paso will hold a community memorial service to honor the victims and offer a place of healing and support. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source
Mitch McConnell says senate will consider gun control legislation next month
For the first time, Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is suggesting he’s open to new laws requiring background checks on all gun buyers. This comes in the aftermath of the deadly El Paso and Dayton shootings last weekend. McConnell says gun control legislation will be considered next month, after the Senate’s August recess. Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi asked President Trump on Thursday to use his constitutional authority to force the Senate back into session immediately – but it’s unlikely that he’ll do so. Ben Tracy reports. Source
Joe Biden stands by comments linking Trump to growth of white supremacy
A new poll shows former vice president Joe Biden leading the Democratic field in Iowa. On Thursday, Biden repeated his claim that President Trump encourages white supremacists. Sen. Elizabeth Warren is now in second, up 12% from where she stood with voters four months ago. Sen. Warren is also campaigning in Iowa, and was one of the first Democratic candidates to say the president is a white supremacist. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source