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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

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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

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Pregnant women now recommended to screen for blood pressure conditions at all prenatal checkups

The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force is now recommending pregnant women undergo regular screenings for blood-pressure conditions at every prenatal appointment. The new guidance comes after incidents of hypertensive disorders in pregnant women increased from about 13% in 2017, to 16% in 2019, impacting at least one in seven deliveries. Dr. Jessica Shepherd, OB/GYN and chief medical officer for Verywell Health, joined CBS News to discuss the new recommendation. Source

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A look at the highest and lowest paying college majors

Data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Labor Department shows some college graduates are earning only slightly more than people with only a high school diploma. CBS MoneyWatch associate managing editor Aimee Picchi has a look at what degrees are bringing in the best and worst paychecks. Source

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