Amber Vinson, the second Dallas nurse infected with Ebola, flew round trip to Cleveland earlier this week. Health officials in Ohio are working to determine who Vinson came in contact with, while saying that the risk of infection is very low. Elaine Quijano reports from Cleveland. Source Read More »
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MoneyWatch: Amazon picks up holiday hiring; Info on new iPad leaked
Amazon is hiring more than 80,000 workers for the holiday season. Plus, Apple accidentally leaked pictures and information of its new iPads, which will be unveiled Thursday. Wendy Gilette reports on the day’s top MoneyWatch headlines. Source Read More »
Neil Patrick Harris to host the Oscars
In a video on his Twitter page, Neil Patrick Harris revealed Wednesday that he had been chosen to host the 2015 Academy Awards. Plus, Brad Pitt stars in the new war movie “Fury,” in theaters Friday. Suzanne Marques reports on the day’s top entertainment stories. Source Read More »
IMAX CEO on the future of the movie business after COVID
On “Facing Forward,” Margaret Brennan talks with IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond on how COVID-19 has changed the movie business and what the future holds for Hollywood. Source Read More »
Toyota recalls over 400,000 cars in U.S.
The move is part of a worldwide recall involving more than 1.6 million vehicles. A possible flaw in the fuel delivery pipes of Lexus models has caused Toyota to issue the U.S. recall. Norah O’Donnell reports. Source Read More »
MoneyWatch: Converse sues over Chuck Taylor copycats; Feds to fund work projects
Converse filed a lawsuit against 31 companies including Walmart and Sketchers, accusing them of illegally copying the iconic Chuck Taylor All Stars shoe. Plus, the Obama administration said it will fund grants for 23 different work projects across the country. Jill Wagner reports on the day’s top MoneyWatch headlines. Source Read More »
Idina Menzel releases holiday album
Idina Menzel of Broadway and “Frozen” fame released a holiday album, which features a duet with crooner Michael Buble. Also, Boyz II Men gave a performance at their Philadelphia high school. Suzanne Marques reports on the day’s top entertainment headlines. Source Read More »
Cause-marketing products can cause consumer confusion
Shelves are lined with pink ribbon products during Breast Cancer Awareness month, but consumers are often unsure how their donations support the cause. Christina Rose, the chief partnerships officer for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, offers insight into cause-marketing and the corporate sector’s impact. Source Read More »
Vatican, Catholics roiled by bishops’ shift on gays, divorce
A preliminary report from bishops meeting at the Vatican signaled a more accepting view towards gays and divorced people. Now the feathers are flying as church officials and onlookers try to parse the new direction. Allen Pizzey reports. Source Read More »
Obama ISIS strategy session yields no new plan
After meeting with ministers from 21 countries at Andrews Air Force Base to discuss the terrorist group, President Obama emerged with no new strategy to fight ISIS. Privately, senior officials now talk about merely disrupting ISIS, hoping to keep it under siege from the air until ground forces can reverse the tide. Major Garrett reports. Source Read More »