This Morning from CBS News, Sept. 9, 2016
Nuclear threat
North Korea is believed to have conducted another underground nuclear test, blatantly testing the patience of the United States, and even the isolated totalitarian state’s only close ally, China. Kim Jong Un’s regime claims the test has put it closer than ever to it’s goal of a nuclear weapon that can reach America.
Tight race
The latest polling shows a tight race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton with less than two months to Election Day. In a number of critical battleground states the candidates are neck and neck. Clinton will meet foreign policy leaders today in hopes of showcasing her focus on details -- in contrast with her rival.
Voter security
U.S. officials are expanding their investigation into the hacking of state election systems as they believe states beyond Arizona and Illinois were affected, a government official has confirmed. As officials look into whether Russia might be tampering with the U.S. election process, states are to receive new guidance.
Why wait?
Election Day is Nov. 8, but many voters will cast their ballots before then. Thirty-six states plus the District of Columbia offer some form of early voting, where rules make it possible to cast a ballot prior to Election Day, even without an explicit need to do so. We look at how it works, and where it could matter most.
More victims
Sunday will mark 15 years since the 9/11 attacks. Even today, the number of victims continues to rise. More than 5,000 cases of cancer have been linked to the toxic dust workers encountered in Lower Manhattan after the attacks. We speak to one of the heroes who is now fighting for his life.
Bad banking
Wells Fargo has long touted its commitment to customers, but their reputation is in jeopardy after the bank was hit with a record fine for covertly opening some 2 million unauthorized customer credit card and deposit accounts, draining real accounts to fund them and charging fees for unrequested services.
Statin safety
Cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins have gotten a bad rap, say the authors of a comprehensive new review of 30 years’ worth of studies on the medications. Statins – including such popular brand names as Lipitor, Crestor, Zocor and Pravachol – are taken by millions of people.
Phone fires
The FAA is warning passengers not to use the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone on planes or stow them in checked baggage. It comes less than a week after a global recall was issued for the devices over fears their batteries can burst into flames. We meet someone whose Galaxy Note 7 did just that.
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U.S.
Broncos linebacker takes a knee during national anthem
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High hopes after Alaska pot regulators issue 1st retail license
World
Bear killed after wandering into Ontario restaurant
Cuban airports safe enough to let flights in and out of U.S.?
Death sentence for Indian man after acid attack
Politics
Pence: “Inarguable” that Putin a “stronger leader” than Obama
John Dickerson on candidates’ perceived pros and cons
Poll: Young voters from immigrant families more liberal
Business
Why tech stocks could score this September
A word of warning to money market investors
Health
Food on the floor 5-second-rule debunked
Science and tech
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