A military judge ruled that the plea agreements struck for alleged Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants are valid, a defense official confirmed. CBS News’ Charlie D’Agata has more from the Pentagon. Source

There are lots of ways to deal with credit card debt that’s in collections — but is debt forgiveness one of them? Source

The Federal Reserve announced its second interest rate cut of 2024, but Trump’s economic priorities could impact future policy. Source

Giuliani got a tongue lashing Thursday in federal court after missing a deadline to turn over valuables to two election workers he defamed. He owes the women $148 million in damages. Source

The Federal Reserve announced an interest rate cut of 0.25 percentage points as inflation continues to cool. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down the announcement and CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has more from the White House. Source

Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” has topped the Billboard Hot 100 and is redefining genres, mixing country with hip-hop in a way that’s resonating with fans. Source

More than half a million smart electric space heaters recalled after 113 reports of overheating, federal agency says. Source

The FDA says oral phenylephrine, used in many over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, “is not effective as a nasal decongestant.” Source

German authorities have arrested an American man they say tried to pass intelligence to China after working as a civilian contractor for the U.S. military. Source

Police in South Carolina are warning residents to lock their doors and windows after 43 monkeys escaped from an Alpha Genesis facility in Beaufort County. Traps have been set up and thermal imaging cameras are being used to locate the fugitive monkeys, the Yemassee Police Department said in a statement. Source