Tuesday’s launch is the most high-profile weapons test by North Korea since U.S. President Joe Biden took office in January. Source
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Navy nuclear engineer and wife indicted for allegedly trying to sell submarine secrets
Jonathan and Diana Toebbe were formally charged Tuesday by a grand jury with one count of “Conspiracy to Communicate Restricted Data” and two counts of “Communication of Restricted Data.” Source
Congressman from Nebraska indicted for lying to federal investigators
He’s been accused of lying about foreign contributions to his campaign. Source
Manslaughter conviction of woman who had miscarriage sparks outrage
The state argued that the woman’s use of methamphetamine caused her miscarriage, despite an autopsy finding no evidence this was the case. Source
Husband charged with killing wife who disappeared in January
“This is a surprise to me since they have no proof Maya is dead, and I believe she is still alive,” Millete’s attorney said. Source
Former CIA analyst David McCloskey on Syria conflict
Michael Morell talks with former CIA analyst David McCloskey about how policy decisions made during the Obama administration paved the way for realities on the ground today. Source
Haitian gang demands $17 million in ransom for abducted missionaries
The “400 Mawozo” gang in Haiti is demanding $1 million for each of the 17 missionaries it has abducted. The group was kidnapped last weekend just outside of the capital of Port-au-Prince. Gang activity has been on the rise following the assassination of the country’s president in July. Robert Fatton, Jr. is the Julia A. Cooper professor of government and foreign affairs at the University of Virginia. He joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss. Source
Russia brings back COVID restrictions amid record daily death tolls
While vaccines are readily available, uptake has remained stubbornly low, due in large part to public mistrust. For the 1st time, the Kremlin is accepting some responsibility for that. Source
Essential workers risk coronavirus exposure to serve their communities
At least ten Amazon warehouse employees across the country have contracted the coronavirus, according to employee and media reports. However, they are part of a select group of professions whose workers continue to serve their communities, often risking their own health to assist people self-isolating. Adriana Diaz speaks to some of the people working essential professions about their daily struggle in the face of the pandemic. Source
Pharmacists share warning about over-prescription of potential COVID-19 drugs
Pharmacists across the country are raising the alarm about the over-prescription of drugs that may help treat the coronavirus. Recent data show chloroquine orders spiked 3,000% in March, and hydroxychloroquine orders rose 260%. The FDA has not approved these drugs for treatment of the virus, but doctors are allowed to prescribe them. Dr. Jon LaPook joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about the effects of over-prescribing these drugs. Source