Cbs news this morning
Here are the top stories from CBS News This Morning:
Breaking News
- The FBI has arrested a suspect in the murder of a 7-year-old girl in Alabama. The girl's body was found in a dumpster in Birmingham, and the suspect is a 29-year-old man who was arrested in Georgia.
- The US and China have reached a trade deal, with the US agreeing to reduce tariffs on Chinese goods and China agreeing to increase its purchases of US agricultural products.
Politics
- The House Judiciary Committee has voted to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena for the full Mueller report. The vote was largely along party lines, with Democrats supporting the contempt citation and Republicans opposing it.
- The White House has announced that it will not cooperate with the House Intelligence Committee's investigation into the Trump-Ukraine scandal, citing executive privilege.
Business
- The US stock market has seen a significant decline in recent days, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling over 1,000 points in the past week. The decline is attributed to concerns about the global economy and the impact of the trade war on US businesses.
- The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, in an effort to stimulate the economy and boost growth.
Health
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a surge in cases of measles in the US, with over 1,000 cases reported so far this year. The CDC is urging parents to ensure their children are vaccinated against the disease.
- A new study has found that a common antibiotic may be effective in treating a type of lung cancer. The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that the antibiotic, called doxycycline, was able to shrink tumors in patients with non-small cell lung cancer.
Weather
- A powerful storm system is moving across the US, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the East Coast. The storm has caused widespread power outages and flooding in several states, and is expected to continue to impact the region throughout the day.
- A heatwave is affecting parts of the West Coast, with temperatures expected to reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas. The heatwave is expected to continue through the weekend, with temperatures expected to remain hot and dry.
These are just a few of the top stories from CBS News This Morning.