The helicopter lost communication before crashing in a remote area while on a heli-skiing trip in British Columbia, Canada’s westernmost province, police said. Source
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CBS newsman Charles Osgood (1933-2024)
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of “Sunday Morning,” and “one of the most enduring and most endearing” people in broadcasting. Source
Charles Osgood, veteran CBS newsman and longtime host of “Sunday Morning,” dies at 91
Often referred to as CBS News’ poet-in-residence, the Emmy- and Peabody Award-winner also wrote and anchored “The Osgood File,” his daily radio show which ran for more than four decades. Source
NYPD sergeant charged in death of fleeing suspect he hit with cooler
Erik Duran, 36, is charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and assault in the death of Eric Duprey. Source
Army doctor to face court martial following allegations of sexual abuse
Maj. Michael Stockin faces more than 50 charges stemming from accusations made by 42 alleged victims. Source
Overuse injuries and burnout pushing more kids out of sports
More than 60 million children and adolescents participate in organized sports, but about 70% get out of the game by age 13 because of injury and burnout. A new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics looks at what doctors say is a growing epidemic of sports-related injuries as children play and train more without resting. CBS News’ Naomi Ruchim has more. Source
J&J reaches tentative deal to resolve talc baby powder litigation
Johnson & Johnson confirms an agreement in principle with 43 states to resolve talc claims. The deal reportedly amounts to $700 million. Source
What’s causing measles outbreaks? Experts point to waning herd immunity
Despite a safe and effective vaccine to protect against measles, a decrease in children getting immunized is leading to a comeback of the highly contagious and potentially deadly virus. Source
Man accused of killing wife in Virginia captured after 33 years on the run
Police said that detectives worked the case for years, traveling to El Salvador in the 1990s to gather information that eventually helped secure his arrest. Source
Justine Triet becomes 8th woman nominated for best director Oscar
Only three women have won the Academy Award for best director, and only one has been nominated in the category twice. Source