The National Book Foundation announced it had rescinded Barrymore’s invitation to host in light of her decision to return to her daytime talk show amid the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Source
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DeSantis on North Korea, China and more
Presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sat down with “CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell to discuss a wide range of topics, including North Korea’s nuclear program, increasing tensions with China and the U.S.-Mexico border. Source
McDonald’s to eliminate self-serve soda machines
McDonald’s is planning to get rid of self-service soda machines at its U.S. restaurants by 2032. Source
FDA panel says common decongestant doesn’t work
An FDA panel said phenylephrine, a nasal decongestant found in many over-the-counter medications, doesn’t actually work. Source
Landmark antitrust trial against Google begins
The antitrust case against Google began Tuesday. The Justice Department and multiple states say the company illegally shuts out rival search engines and it effectively has a monopoly. Jo Ling Kent reports. Source
Aid slow to reach Morocco earthquake survivors
Frustration is mounting over the response to the earthquake in Morocco that killed nearly 3,000 people and injured thousands more. Many of the most affected areas are in remote regions and aid has been slow to reach those hit hardest. Chris Livesay reports. Source
CDC recommends new COVID boosters
The CDC on Tuesday recommended most Americans get updated COVID boosters amid a rise in hospitalizations and deaths. The FDA approved the boosters one day earlier. Source
Tennis star Simona Halep banned from competition for anti-doping violations
In a statement, Halep denied any wrongdoing and said she would appeal the suspension. Source
How Hurricane Lee will affect the East Coast
While the chances that Hurricane Lee will make landfall in the U.S. are slim, the East Coast will still feel the effects of the powerful storm as it moves north out over the Atlantic. The Weather Channel meteorologist Chris Warren has the forecast. Source
Escaped Pennsylvania prisoner armed with stolen rifle, police say
The convicted murderer who escaped from a Pennsylvania prison last month is armed with a stolen rifle, police say. Danelo Cavalcante remains on the loose despite being spotted twice on Monday night. CBS Philadelphia’s Nikki DeMentiri has the latest. Source