Lawsuits allege that the Baton Rouge Police Department’s now shuttered Street Crimes Unit abused drug suspects in a narcotics processing facility known as the “Brave Cave.” Source
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Thousands of mattresses sold at Costco recalled over mold
About 48,000 mattresses sold exclusively at Costco have been recalled due to the risk of mold exposure, according to the U.S. Consumer Product and Safety Commission. The mattresses were sold under the Novaform brand. Source
CDC recommends first-ever RSV vaccine during pregnancy
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have recommended the first-ever vaccine designed to protect infants from respiratory syncytial virus. The CDC said the Pfizer vaccine should be taken during weeks 32 and 36 of pregnancy. Source
Surge in migrant crossings putting pressure on shelters
As thousands of migrants continue to cross the southern border into the U.S., the strain is moving north to cities like San Antonio, where overflowing shelters have forced migrants to sleep outside. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source
911 call reveals moments after ejected fighter pilot landed in South Carolina backyard
A 911 call has been released, revealing the moments after a fighter pilot ejected from a Marine Corps F-35 and landed in the backyard of a South Carolina home Sunday. The pilot told emergency dispatchers he had no idea where his $100 million fighter jet had crashed. David Martin has more. Source
NTSB investigating cause of fatal New York bus crash
National Transportation Safety Board investigators are working to determine what caused a charter bus carrying a high school marching band to overturn while on a New York interstate Thursday, leaving two adults dead and several students injured. The crashed bus was carrying members of Long Island’s Farmingdale High School marching band to a music camp in Pennsylvania. Errol Barnett has more. Source
UAW strike expands to dozens of distribution centers
The United Auto Workers strike against the Big Three automakers expanded to 38 General Motors and Stellantis parts distribution centers across 20 states Friday. However, the expansion did not include Ford. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
Tropical Storm Ophelia bears down on Atlantic Coast
Tropical Storm Ophelia strengthened Friday evening as it approached North Carolina and Virginia. It is expected to bring heavy rains and powerful winds to the Mid-Atlantic Coast this weekend. Meteorologist Alex Wilson from The Weather Channel has the latest forecast. Source
Sen. Bob Menendez indicted on fraud, extortion
Following a years-long corruption investigation, Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey and his wife were indicted by a federal grand jury Friday on allegations they traded political favors with three New Jersey businessmen in exchange for hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes. Scott MacFarlane has details. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Friday, September 22, 2023
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source