Federal health advisors voted 17-1 against an experimental treatment for Lou Gehrig’s disease dubbed NurOwn, although the FDA is not bound by the vote. Source
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Senate establishes official dress code days after ditching it
The initial decision to relax the dress code prompted swift backlash, especially toward Sen. John Fetterman, who typically wears a hoodie and gym shorts. Source
Thousands of Las Vegas hospitality workers vote to authorize strike
If a strike were to happen, it would impact 22 casinos on the Las Vegas Strip. Source
RNC spokesperson addresses Trump’s second debate absence
Former President Donald Trump is passing up the opportunity to go toe-to-toe with his competition for a second time at Wednesday’s Republican presidential debate in California. Republican National Committee spokesperson Madison Gesiotto Gilbert joins “America Decides” to preview the second primary debate. Source
Atlantic Festival features Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, Kerry Washington and more
The 15th annual Atlantic Festival kicks off Thursday, Sept. 28, for two days of events with headline-making speakers from the worlds of politics and culture. Source
Republican candidates chase Trump at second primary debate
Ahead of the second Republican debate, the GOP presidential candidates have been out on their campaign trail making their pitch to voters. CBS News political director Fin Gómez breaks down what topics could come up on stage. Source
Gavin Newsom explains why he’s going to the second Republican debate
California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom will attend the second Republican presidential primary debate Wednesday night in Simi Valley, California, on behalf of his party. Newsom joins “America Decides” to discuss President Biden’s reelection campaign and what he is looking out for at the debate. Plus, CBS News Sacramento political analyst Gary Dietrich unpacks the governor’s comments. Source
Black musician accused of trafficking his own children aboard American Airlines flight
Black musician David Ryan Harris says that he was accused of trafficking his own children by a flight attendant on an American Airlines flight two weeks ago. Source
Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker fired for sexual harassment
Mel Tucker, the head coach for the Michigan State football team, was fired Wednesday over allegations that he sexually harassed an activist and rape survivor during a phone call. Source
NASA astronaut returns to earth after setting U.S. record for longest trip to space
After spending a NASA record 371 days in space, astronaut Frank Rubio returned to earth Wednesday, touching down in Kazakhstan with two Russian cosmonauts aboard the Soyuz MS-69/23S. Rubio’s mission to the International Space Station was initially supposed to run for six months, but was delayed due to a coolant leak on a previous capsule, which forced them to wait for a replacement. Source