As the nation’s highest-ranking military officer steps down, Norah O’Donnell profiles General Mark Milley. Source
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“Long colds” may exist, researchers find while studying long COVID
Researchers found that people with acute respiratory infections who tested negative for COVID-19 could still experience long-term symptoms including coughing, stomach pain and diarrhea. Source
Democratic rising star Lina Hidalgo reveals what led her to take leave for clinical depression
Lina Hidalgo, who leads one of the most populated areas of the country, which includes Houston, stunned constituents over the summer when she took leave to seek treatment for clinical depression. First on “CBS Mornings,” Hidalgo opens up to CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe about what led to her leave and how she hopes to help others. Source
Biden says his hands are tied on border wall expansion
The Biden administration is rebuffing criticism over the decision to approve the expansion of the wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, saying it is bound by law to follow through with the project. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports. Source
Is Jim Jordan the right House speaker candidate to unite the GOP? Strategists weigh in
A vote to decide who will be the next House speaker following Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s ouster is expected to take place next week. Former President Donald Trump endorsed Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan for speaker, calling him a “star.” Joel Payne, a CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist, and Michael Ricci, a Republican strategist who previously served as a communications aide for House Speakers Paul Ryan and John Boehner, joined CBS News to discuss whether Jordan is the right candidate to unite House Republicans and what the Democrats want to see from the next speaker. Source
“For the People”, a comedy set in Minneapolis’ Native community, to debut at Guthrie Theater
A groundbreaking comedy is kicking off at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis this October. “For the People” is the first Native American-created play to hit the Guthrie Theater’s big stage. Source
Moderna’s dual COVID-flu vaccine moves to late-stage trial after signs of success
Moderna plans to begin a late-stage trial later this year of its combination vaccines that offer protection against both COVID-19 and the flu. Dr. Stephanie Navarro Silvera, a professor in the Department of Public Health at Montclair State University, explains why a dual shot would be considered “a win in terms of public health.” Source
Russian strike on Ukrainian grocery store, cafe was no accident, Zelenskyy says
Russia launched more drone and missile attacks across Ukraine following Thursday’s deadly strike on a grocery store and cafe in a village in the northeast Kharkiv region. The death toll from that strike has risen to at least 52 as of Friday morning, according to Ukrainian officials. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D’Agata has more. Source
Police hunt “dangerous” suspect after woman found dead on Vermont trail
A witness said that they heard gunshots and saw a “possible suspect” walking northbound on the trail. Source
Foundation of Trump’s company at stake in New York civil fraud trial
Donald Trump’s civil trial in New York could shatter the foundation of his company and his father’s legacy. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates has more on the defense’s strategy to halt this ongoing case and others against the former president. Source