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DNC chair reacts to vice presidential debate – CBS News Watch CBS News Democratic National Committee chair Jaime Harrison spoke to “CBS Mornings” about the vice presidential debate between Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance, and the state of the presidential race. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Biden to visit the Carolinas as search for Helene survivors continues – CBS News Watch CBS News Officials say more than 160 people have been found dead in six states after Hurricane Helene tore through the Southeast last week. On Wednesday, President Biden will visit North and South Carolina to survey the damage brought by the historic storm. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

How the port strike could impact consumers – CBS News Watch CBS News The 14 ports that shut down in a strike handle about 80% of the coffee, tea, spirits and beverage imports as well as about 60% of medical and surgical instruments coming into the U.S. While many businesses knew the strike was coming and stocked up in advance, the strike could cost the economy up to $5 billion per day. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

U.S. condemns Iran attack on Israel, says there will be consequences – CBS News Watch CBS News The U.S. vows severe consequences for Iran over its attack on Israel, but what those are remain unclear. President Biden has pushed for a cease-fire in Lebanon to avoid a wider war, but he also stressed the U.S. is fully supportive of Israel. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

A small earthquake with a magnitude of 2.7 rattled through the Santa Monica Mountains in Southern California early Wednesday morning. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake struck around 1:45 a.m. approximately 3 miles from Malibu. The epicenter was located in the same area where a 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit less than a month ago on Sept. 12. The quake was followed by numerous aftershocks. Magnitude 4.7 earthquake jolts Los Angeles area Weak shaking from Wednesday’s quake was reported in Los Angeles, Simi Valley and Oxnard. There were no reports of injury or damage. Latest California Earthquakes. Please wait a moment for map to load. Use controls or your thumb to move and zoom. What to do in an earthquake During an earthquake, it’s crucial to know the proper steps to protect yourself and minimize injury. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) provides detailed guidelines on what to do during such events. Here are the key points: Drop, Cover, and Hold On: Drop: Immediately drop down onto your hands and knees. This position prevents you from being knocked over and allows you to stay low and crawl to safety

By Emmet Lyons October 2, 2024 / 8:13 AM EDT / CBS News Princess Kate to resume limited public duties What’s next for Kate Middleton after finishing chemotherapy? 01:54 Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson claims in his soon-to-be released memoir that Queen Elizabeth II  was diagnosed with bone cancer before her death in September 2022 at the age of 96. His assertion represents a significant break with royal protocol between the prime minister’s office and Buckingham Palace, under which the U.K.’s elected leaders generally keep the royal family’s private matter to themselves.  Johnson makes the claim in his upcoming memoir, “Unleashed,” which is scheduled for release later in October. An excerpt from the book, with the purported detail about the late queen’s health, was published this week in Johnson’s regular column for the Daily Mail newspaper. No senior British government official or member of the royal family has previously disclosed any detail about the late queen’s cause of death. An official death certificate published a week after Queen Elizabeth died listed the cause of death as “old age.”  Queen Elizabeth II welcomes newly elected

Firefighters are responding to a new brush fire that was sparked in the hills of Castaic in Los Angeles County Wednesday morning. The crews were initially called to a 10-acre fire reported near Ridge Route Road and Lake Hughes Road, the Angeles National Forest posted on X, formerly Twitter, at 3:12 a.m. The blaze, dubbed the Lago Fire, quickly grew to about 25 acres by 4:09 a.m. A firefighter battles the Lago Fire in Castaic on Oct. 2, 2024. (KTLA) Crews respond to the Lago Fire in Castaic on Oct. 2, 2024. (KTLA) The Lago Fire in Castaic is seen in an image taken from video on Oct. 2, 2024. (Citizen) Firefighters worked quickly to build containment lines around the fire, the Angeles National Forest stated. Sky5 was overhead at 4:45 a.m. where crews had gained the upper hand on the fire, which was 50% contained. A large response of fire trucks could be seen along Lake Hughs Road where crews could monitor embers still burning in the brush. There were no immediate reports of damage or injury from the fire. Check back for updates

Updated on: October 2, 2024 / 7:37 AM EDT / CBS/AP U.S. marks 80 years since Pearl Harbor U.S. marks 80 years since attack on Pearl Harbor 09:10 An unexploded U.S. bomb from World War II that had been buried at a Japanese airport exploded Wednesday, causing a large crater in a taxiway and the cancellation of more than 80 flights but no injuries, Japanese officials said. Land and Transport Ministry officials said there were no aircraft nearby when the bomb exploded at Miyazaki Airport in southwestern Japan. Officials said an investigation by the Self-Defense Forces and police confirmed that the explosion was caused by a 500-pound U.S. bomb and there was no further danger. They were determining what caused its sudden detonation. Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows part of a damaged taxiway at Miyazaki Airport in southwestern Japan on Oct. 2, 2024.  Kyodo via AP Images A video recorded by a nearby aviation school showed the blast spewing pieces of asphalt into the air like a fountain. Videos broadcast on Japanese television showed a crater in the taxiway reportedly about 7

October 2, 2024 / 7:27 AM EDT / AP Education Secretary Cardona on student loans Education Secretary Cardona talks student loan relief, college affordability after setbacks 05:36 The 12-month grace period for student loan borrowers ended on Sept. 30. The “on-ramp” period helped borrowers who are struggling to make payments avoid the risk of defaulting and hurting their credit score. “The end of the on-ramp period means the beginning of the potentially harsh consequences for student loan borrowers who are not able to make payments,” said Persis Yu, Deputy Executive Director at the Student Borrower Protection Center. Around 43 million Americans have student loan debt, amounting to $1.5 trillion. Around eight million of those borrowers had enrolled in the SAVE plan, the newest income-driven repayment plan that extended the eligibility for borrowers to have affordable monthly student loan payments. However, this plan is currently on hold due to legal challenges . With the on-ramp period and a separate program known as Fresh Start ending and the SAVE plan on hold, student loan borrowers who are struggling to afford their monthly payments have fewer options, added

Updated on: October 2, 2024 / 7:11 AM EDT / CBS/AFP What to know about human cases of bird flu What to know about the human cases of bird flu case detected so far 03:26 Forty-seven tigers, three lions and a panther have died in zoos in south Vietnam due to the H5N1 bird flu virus, state media said Wednesday. The deaths occurred in August and September at the private My Quynh safari park in Long An province and the Vuon Xoai zoo in Dong Nai, near Ho Chi Minh City, the official Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reported. According to test results from the National Centre for Animal Health Diagnosis, the animals died “because of H5N1 type A virus,” VNA said. The zoos declined to comment when contacted by AFP. No zoo staff members in close contact with the animals had experienced respiratory symptoms, the VNA report added. Education for Nature Vietnam, an NGO that focuses on wildlife conservation, said there were a total of 385 tigers living in captivity in Vietnam at the end of 2023. About 310 are kept at 16 privately owned