The AMA and CDC team up for a big push to stamp out one of the nation’s most debilitating chronic diseases. And, new statistics released on surviving cancer. Eboni Williams has some of the day’s top health stories. Source Read More »
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Moneywatch: Lumber Liquidators says it will pay to test floor safety; new study about teen smoking
Following the recent scandal, Lumber Liquidators says it will pay for safety testing of its Chinese-made laminate floors. And, a new study finds that raising the legal smoking age would reduce the number of teens who start smoking. Jill Wagner reports on the day’s top MoneyWatch headlines. Source Read More »
“Downton Abbey” receives a royal guest
The Duchess of Cambridge visits the set of “Downton Abbey.” Plus, boxing champs hit the red carpet. Suzanne Marques has your Eye on Entertainment. Source Read More »
Kathy Griffin leaving “Fashion Police”
After just 7 episodes, Kathy Griffin announced she will be leaving the E! Entertainment show “Fashion Police.” The comedian said her style “does not fit with the creative direction of the show.” Source Read More »
New “Star Wars” movie name and release date announced
The first “Star Wars” stand-alone film will be called “Rogue One.” It’s the first film in a planned series that explores characters and events beyond the core “Star Wars” saga. Source Read More »
Robert Downey Jr. gives a boy an Iron Man bionic arm
Robert Downey Jr. presented a young superhero fan who was born with a partially developed right arm one of the coolest gifts you could get: A fully functional bionic arm stylized like Iron Man. Source Read More »
Lumber Liquidators CEO makes surprising admission
During a Thursday morning conference call, Lumber Liquidators CEO Rob Lynch responded to a “60 Minutes” report that exposed excessive levels of cancer-causing formaldehyde in the glue used to bind the company’s wood. Lynch admitted preliminary tests had revealed high levels of formaldehyde before the “60 Minutes” story. Carter Evans reports. Source Read More »
Boston bombing trial: Jury sees carjacking video for first time
Surveillance video showing the escape of carjacking victim Dun Meng from Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was played in court Thursday. Meng also testified about his harrowing encounter with the two brothers. Don Dahler reports from Boston where Dzhokhar is on trial for his role in the 2013 marathon bombing. Source Read More »
Iraqi forces building momentum in fight for Tikrit
There are signs of progress in the battle to retake the city of Tikrit from ISIS. Iraq’s defense minister says victory could be just days away. CBS News correspondent Holly Williams reports on the fighting from the newly recaptured town of Al Dour. Source Read More »
Two officers shot in “ambush” during Ferguson protests
Attorney General Eric Holder condemned the shooting of two cops in Ferguson, Missouri. An officer was shot in the shoulder, and a second in the face. Both are recovering from what is being called “an ambush.” Dean Reynolds reports. Source Read More »