A Jet Blue flight from Ecuador to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, hit severe turbulence, sending eight passengers to the hospital. Source
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Menendez rejects calls to resign amid bribery charges
Sen. Bob Menendez on Monday rejected calls from fellow Democrats that he resign amid new bribery charges. Nikole Killion has the latest. Source
Writers and studios reach tentative agreement
The Writers Guild of America has reached a tentative agreement with the major Hollywood studios on a new contract. If the contract is ratified, it would end a four-and-a-half month long strike. Elise Preston reports. Source
Just what the doctor ordered? $29 medical checkups now at Costco
Costco partners with online marketplace in selling health care services to the uninsured or those who prefer to pay cash. Source
Cuba denounces attack on its U.S. embassy as terrorism
A man allegedly threw two Molotov cocktails at Cuba’s mission in the U.S. on Sunday night. No one was injured. Source
Tyson and Perdue face fed probe over possible child labor violations
Investigation of the two poultry giants follows NYT report of migrant children cleaning slaughterhouses overnight in Virginia. Source
Investigating how U.S. aid for Ukraine is spent
A new “60 Minutes” report that aired over the weekend showcased how U.S. money to Ukraine is distributed and ultimately spent, with Sen. Lindsey Graham telling Holly Williams the investments are worth the cost. Ivo Daalder, former U.S. ambassador to NATO, joined CBS News to discuss the report and why the aid money is so important. Source
Government shutdown could jeopardize U.S credit rating, Moody’s warns
A U.S. government shutdown would underscore the impact of “intensifying political polarization,” the credit agency said in a new report. Source
What return looks like for Lahaina residents
Lahaina residents are being allowed back into their community for the first time since wildfires burned through Maui in August. Maui County Council member Tamara Paltin joined CBS News to discuss the re-entry process. Source
Avoiding a “financial vortex” when saving for retirement
Research from Goldman Sachs shows a life event that causes a “financial vortex” can cut retirement savings by as much as 37%. Alisa Wolfson, contributor for MarketWatch Picks, joined CBS News with tips on how to save when going through the unexpected. Source