Robin Allgood, a volunteer pet rescuer, saw a plea for help and took matters into her own hands. Source
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11 Mexican officers convicted in murders of 17 migrants near U.S. border
The victims “lost their lives due to gunshot wounds and were subsequently incinerated,” the prosecutor’s statement read. Source
Why officials aren’t calling this year’s COVID shots “boosters”
The new COVID-19 vaccines for fall 2023 started rolling out this week. Source
Trash battle leaves woman living in “sea of maggots”
“We bought the house to start a family,” Yasmin Khanam said. “…I can’t start a family when you’ve got a house full of maggots.” Source
Matthew McConaughey says his mind was in “very lenient place” when children’s book came to him
Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss his debut children’s picture book “Just Because.” McConaughey shares how the inspiration came to him in the middle of the night, the life lessons he hopes kids and adults will learn, and the advice he gives his own kids. Source
Book excerpt: “Astor” by Anderson Cooper and Katherine Howe
The bestselling authors of “Vanderbilt” return with a history of one American dynasty’s rising and falling fortune. Source
United Auto Workers union strikes against Big Three automakers
The United Auto Workers union went on strike overnight against Detroit’s Big Three automakers: Ford, General Motors and Stellantis. Thousands of members walked off the job at three plants at midnight. CBS News’ Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
Hurricane Lee makes final approach toward New England
Hurricane Lee is forecast to hit New England Saturday morning after worsening conditions overnight. Friday is the last day for over 3 million people in watch areas to prepare for strong winds along the coast. Stephanie Abrams with The Weather Channel has more. Source
Libya flooding kills more than 11,000 as crews continue to search for survivors, victims
Thousands are reported dead in Libya in catastrophic flooding after two dams burst, washing away whole neighborhoods in Derna. CBS News’ senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports. Source
MGM Resorts International says it is working to resolve issues days after cyberattack
Hotel and casino giant MGM Resorts International, which owns iconic Las Vegas properties such as the MGM Grand and the Bellagio, says it was hacked days ago. It comes as Caesar’s Entertainment also says its systems were breached. CBS News’ Elise Preston reports from Las Vegas. Source