The Airbus A350, which took off from Milan, Italy, landed safely after hitting turbulence about 40 miles northeast of Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Source
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Sen. Chris Murphy discusses potential gun reform
The U.S. is once again reeling from a series of mass shootings. Connecticut Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy joins “America Decides” to discuss possible gun reform solutions. Source
Examining the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan 2 years later
It has now been two years since the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. The Biden administration defends the move while Republicans say it was chaotic and a failure. Texas Republican Rep. Michael McCaul, House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman, joins “America Decides” to give an update on the investigation into what happened leading up to the deadly bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members. Source
Amur tiger dies in tragic accident at Colorado zoo
The two-year-old Mila slipped off a bench after being given anesthesia for an important dental treatment, the zoo said. Source
8/29: Prime Time with John Dickerson
John Dickerson reports on Idalia strengthening into Category 2 hurricane as it approaches Florida, White House lists 10 drugs for Medicare price negotiation and Biden administration calls on New York City to fix migrant crisis. Source
Lahaina death toll remains unclear as Hawaii authorities wrap up search
Three weeks after the fires broke out, the count of the dead stands at 115. But an unknown number of people are still missing. Source
Fruit and vegetable “prescriptions” can lead to better health, study finds
A new study finds that prescribing fruits and vegetables can lead to better health for patients. Researchers examined more than 3,800 people across a dozen states who received vouchers for free and reduced-price produce, and found adults and children who utilized the so-called “prescriptions” saw significant reductions in both weight and blood pressure. Kurt Hager, one of the lead researchers on the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings. Source
Biden administration calls on New York City to fix migrant crisis
The New York mayor and governor have asked for increased federal support to handle migrants in the state. Now in the first response, Biden administration officials are putting the responsibility back on the city and state. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains the proposed solutions. Source
Schools look to improve air quality to reduce COVID-19 spread
The end of summer brings the new school year and it may also bring a new spike in COVID-19. One way school officials have been looking to keep students and teachers safe is by improving the air quality in the classroom. Joseph Allen, director of Harvard University’s Healthy Buildings program, joins CBS News to discuss the benefits of improved air quality in schools. Source
Canada warns LGBTQ travelers to U.S. to be cautious of local laws
While the advisory doesn’t dive into specific states or policies, a Global Affairs Canada spokesperson pointed to the number of laws passed in the U.S. this year that restrict LGBTQ+ rights. Source