One Pittsburgh woman is working to tell the stories of Asian-American icons who are left out of history books. She’s doing all that with cookies. Correspondent Adriana Diaz caught up with baker Jasmine Cho before the pandemic to show us how these historical trailblazers are being deliciously remembered. Source
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Supreme Court refuses to block restrictive Texas abortion law
The Supreme Court refused to block a controversial Texas abortion law that is the most restrictive of its kind in the country. Ben Tracy joins “CBSN AM” to discuss the latest. Source
At least 9 dead as Ida remnants pummel Northeast
The remnants of Ida tore down power lines and brought historic rain, dangerous flooding and tornadoes up and down the East Coast. At least nine people, including seven in New York City, have died. Correspondent Mola Lenghi reports from New Jersey. Source
Former Titans DL Jurrell Casey Announces Retirement After 10 NFL Seasons
During his distinguished career with the Titans, while playing from 2011 to 2019, Casey was a five-time Pro Bowl selection, a six-time defensive captain and a two-time Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominee. He ranks seventh in franchise history with 51 sacks — second only to Jevon Kearse (52) in the organization’s “Titans era” (1999 to present). Source
Eye Opener: Ida continues deadly surge through Northeast
Flooding and tornadoes slammed the Northeast. Also, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to block Texas’ new six-week abortion ban. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Supreme Court decides 5-4 to allow restrictive Texas abortion law
The U.S. Supreme Court denied a request to block a Texas law outlawing abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, allowing the nation’s most restrictive measures to remain in effect. Correspondent Ben Tracy has the latest. Source
Republicans try to inject Afghanistan oversight into annual defense bill
They plan to offer over 50 amendments related to Afghanistan to the annual National Defense Authorization Act. Source
Pope Francis takes a jab at America’s policy in Afghanistan
In a wide-ranging interview with Spanish radio, Francis said the U.S. withdrawal was “legitimate,” but could have been handled better. He also discusses his health after a recent surgery. Source
For the Taliban, taking over was easy. Running a country won’t be.
With Afghans scrabbling to get their cash out and even basic services like water and electricity at risk, the former insurgency is already looking for help, and getting it. Source
Paralympian stripped of gold medal for being 3 minutes late
Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli appeared to have won gold in the shot put but he was disqualified. Source