The cost of getting sick in the U.S. is drowning Americans in debt. A recent study says medical bills were the largest source of debt in the U.S. from 2009 to 2020. Anna Werner takes a look. Source
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Mike Richards and Mayim Bialik named new “Jeopardy!” hosts
Richards, the show’s executive producer, has been named the new host of the beloved, syndicated game show. Mayim Bialik will take over the primetime and spinoff series. Source
Titans Agree to Terms With TE Gabe Holmes
Holmes, originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Raiders in 2015, has played in 10 career games in the NFL. Source
Afghan government could fall to Taliban within 90 days, U.S. official says
Despite the Taliban’s rapid gains, President Biden said Tuesday that he did not regret his decision to withdraw American troops. Source
Senate advances massive budget and infrastructure bills
Senate Democrats passed a $3.5 trillion budget resolution overnight that addresses many of President Biden’s top legislative priorities. Democrats officially laid the foundation to pass the sweeping measure hours after senators passed a bipartisan $1 trillion infrastructure bill. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joined CBSN from Capitol Hill with what happens next. Source
Ashleigh Johnson on Olympic gold, diversity in aquatic sports
In 2016, Johnson made history as the first and only African-American woman on the Team USA women’s water polo team. Source
Masks and respirators are back in high demand
Some mask makers were caught flat-footed when orders soared at the end of July, especially from Delta variant hotspots. Source
CDC now recommends pregnant people get vaccinated
The recommendation comes after months of ambiguous language that came short of formally advising pregnant people to get the shot. Source
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Governor Cuomo resigns over sexual harassment scandal; girl puts heart and sole into
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School mask debate rages in Florida as COVID cases surge
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ordered a ban on mask mandates in schools despite a surge in COVID-related hospitalizations, but several districts are ignoring the order. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports and urgent care nurse practitioner Justin Gill joins CBSN to discuss the latest virus wave. Source