A showdown is looming between both chambers of Congress after the Senate passed its own version of the National Defense Authorization Act. And Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s incident during a news conference this week is prompting new questions about the age and health of some lawmakers. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more. Source
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Trump, GOP rivals react to new charges on campaign trail
As former President Donald Trump prepared to campaign in Iowa Friday night, his legal troubles are becoming a big topic on the campaign trail. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe and CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett have more. Source
Apple AirTags price tracker: When to buy
Explore Apple AirTags pricing trends and find out whether now is the best time to buy. Source
Cape Cod experiencing “white shark abundance,” scientists say
Cape Cod is experiencing a “white shark abundance,” according to a new report from the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, UMass Dartmouth and the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries. It’s the first time that’s happened in the North Atlantic. The study also says more than 300 different types of sharks have been tracked across the area. Dr. Greg Skomal, senior fisheries biologist at the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, joined CBS News to talk about the findings. Source
Sudden explosion of dangerous fungus may be linked to climate change
Candida auris is a globally emerging public health threat that can cause severe illness, including bloodstream, wound and respiratory infections. Source
Ford recalls 870,000 F-150 trucks because of parking brake malfunction
Damaged wiring can unexpectedly activate the brake, safety officials said. Source
Tim Scott slams Florida Black history curriculum: “There is no silver lining in slavery”
Presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott, the only Black Republican in the Senate, slammed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for Florida’s public school curriculum on Black history, which teaches that enslaved people in America benefited from slavery because they learned critical skills. “There is no silver lining in slavery,” the South Carolina senator said. Source
Sweden braces for retaliation as Iran issues threats over Quran burning
Islam’s holy book has been desecrated at two very small protests in Stockholm, leaving Sweden torn between free expression and security concerns. Source
Singapore hangs woman for trafficking 1 ounce of heroin
The Central Narcotics Bureau said the amount was “sufficient to feed the addiction of about 370 abusers for a week.” Source
Mixtape Moments: Rapper Young Dylan
“CBS Mornings” shines a light on rapper Young Dylan and his song “I Just Wanna,” in the series Mixtape Moments. Source