This Morning from CBS News: Sept. 9, 2014
Strategy coming
As President Obama prepares to speak to the nation tomorrow about his plans to confront Islamic militants in Iraq and Syria, the White House is offering little detail about the new strategy. The President may be avoiding any explicit commitments to get congressional authority for his plan, given that Congress has little time to act before the midterm election. Overseas, President Obama must overcome the reluctance of Mideast allies who are deeply frustrated with a White House they believe has been naive and weak on Syria's civil war.
Crash report
The Dutch Safety Board released its preliminary report on the crash of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 in an area of Ukraine controlled by pro-Russian rebels. The report indicates the Boeing 777 most likely broke up in the air after being hit by multiple "high energy objects."
Raven nevermore
The NLF indefinitely suspended star running back Ray Rice after a new video clearly showing Rice knocking out his then-fiance emerged, and the Baltimore Ravens cut Rice from their roster. CBS News special correspondent James Brown reports Rice had two years remaining on his five-year, $40 million contract extension. But, because the Ravens terminated that contract, they do not owe him any more money.
Uncommon cold
The start of the school year has help spread a rare and dangerous form of the common cold among hundreds of children. Nearly a dozen states in the Midwest and south have seen spikes in the number of cases that have sent kids to the hospital.
Changing attitudes
Two decades ago, the LAPD was best known for incidents like the 1991 beating of Rodney King, which led to riots against police brutality. Now, the Community Safety Partnership is helping change how police are seen there. In the public housing projects of the Watts neighborhood in Southeast, Los Angeles, police seem as determined to make friends as they do to make arrests.
Smart homes
Science fiction has long promised us a future with flying cars, jetpacks, and robotic home appliances that are smart enough to run themselves. Flying cars and jetpacks are still a long way off, but smart home technology is here and becoming more sophisticated every day. What will it take to get these high-tech devices adopted in homes across America -- and to keep them safe and secure?
Work longer
Maybe one of the best ways to retire is not to retire but to work longer. About one third of the population is healthy enough to work to 75 and beyond. By doing so you get much more than holding off on dipping into your savings.
Phantom barrier
Phantom of the Opera has been on Broadway for more than 26 years, but African-American actor Norm Lewis is keeping the show fresh and making history. Jamie Wax talks with him and legend Andrew Lloyd Webber about bringing change to the icon role.
After Cosby
When Malcolm Jamal Warner landed the role as Theo Huxtable on "The Cosby Show" he had one thing in mind: longevity. Though just a mere 14 years old during the hit sitcom's first season, Warner had a mature outlook about his life and budding career. Now he's taking on a new challenge, playing one of the "Sons of Anarchy."
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