Regulators said a Pennsylvania candy maker failed to evacuate employees after some reported smelling gas ahead of deadly explosion. Source
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Amazon Prime Big Deal Days invite-only deals are now open for sign-ups, and you can get up to 60% off
Some of the best invite-only October Prime Day deals include top-rated earbuds, air fryers and smart TVs. Source
Father of Bronx daycare victim Ncholas Dominici speaks out
Otoniel Feliz is the father of Nicholas Dominici, the 1-year-old who died from a fentanyl overdose at a Bronx daycare last month. Feliz spoke out at a news conference with Bronx authorities. Source
Family reveals final message sent from couple killed by grizzly bear
The couple was on a backpacking trip and had appropriately secured their campsite when they were attacked by an “aggressive” grizzly bear. Source
Should you put $5,000 in a 1-year CD now?
Putting $5k in a 1-year CD can be a smart move, but it’s important to get the timing right. Source
This week on “Sunday Morning” (October 8)
A look at the features for this week’s broadcast of the 2023 News & Documentary Emmy-winner for Outstanding Recorded News Program, hosted by Jane Pauley. Source
Amazon just unveiled some huge discounts on smart TVs ahead of the Prime Big Deal Days sale
We’ve found the best smart TV deals on Samsung, LG and more brands ahead of Amazon’s fall Prime sale. Source
Santos’ ex-campaign treasurer likely to plead guilty. Here’s what we know so far.
Nancy Marks signed off on George Santos’ expenses related to the 2022 election, which included an unusual spending pattern: 37 charges of $199.99, one cent below the threshold that requires an invoice or receipt. Source
Financial sextortion scams targeting teen boys
The U.S. is seeing a rise in financial sextortion cases targeting thousands of minors and officials say teenage boys are being targeted specifically. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in 2022 says it received more than 10,000 tips of financial sextortion of minors. By the end of July 2023, the agency says the number of reports jumped to nearly 13,000. John Shehan, senior vice president of the exploited children division and international engagement at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, joined CBS News to discuss the issue. Source
Sam Bankman-Fried’s defense in fraud trial: Risk wasn’t managed properly
Witness testimony resumes Thursday in the criminal fraud trial of Sam Bankman-Fried after the prosecution and defense laid out their opening statements Wednesday. The former CEO of crypto exchange FTX is accused of stealing billions of dollars from customers for his own personal use. He pleaded not guilty back in March. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe has more. Source