Seven Republican candidates will take the stage Wednesday night at the Reagan Presidential Library for the second primary debate, without former President Donald Trump who is speaking in Detroit. Moderated by CBS News' Norah O'Donnell, Major Garrett, and Nancy Cordes, the debate will be broadcast live on CBS and streamed on CBSN.
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On Sunday, a longtime New England Patriots fan, Dale Mooney, died during a home game after a witness reported that he was punched in the head twice during an altercation with a rival fan. The Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office is investigating the incident, and Patriots and Gillette Stadium officials are working with local authorities to assist in the investigation. The tragedy has sparked an outpouring of support from Patriots fans and has raised questions about fan safety at sporting events.
On Sunday morning, a World War I-era Nieuport 28 aircraft crashed and flipped onto its roof while attempting to land at the American Heritage Museum in Stow, Massachusetts. The pilot, the only occupant, was able to remove himself from the plane without injury and was evaluated at the scene as a precaution. An initial investigation found that the plane's front landing gear failed while the pilot was attempting to land. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
Millions of people in coastal New England and eastern Canada are under storm watches and warnings as Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee threatens the region with hurricane-force winds, torrential rain, and coastal flooding. Lobsterman Bruce Young had his 38-foot vessel transported to the local airport, while Steve Train, a commercial lobster fisherman on Long Island, had just finished hauling 200 traps out of the water. Residents in the area are urged to take precautions and make final preparations as the storm approaches, with the National Hurricane Center continuing to monitor the storm and provide updates.
Residents of Bar Harbor, Maine are preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Lee, which is expected to bring tropical storm conditions and flooding to parts of coastal New England. The storm is projected to be 400 miles wide with tropical-storm-force winds, creating worries of power outages in Maine. Utility workers from as far away as Tennessee have begun taking up positions in preparation for the storm, and residents are urged to take all necessary precautions to protect their property and stay safe.
A hurricane watch has been issued for parts of the northeast United States and Canada, stretching from Stonington, Maine to the U.S.-Canadian border. A tropical storm watch has also been issued for parts of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Rhode Island, Maine and Massachusetts, including Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. The hurricane is expected to bring heavy rainfall and coastal flooding to the region on Friday night and Saturday, with the potential for life-threatening flooding late Friday and Saturday.
Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, announced Wednesday that he will not seek re-election in 2024, citing the need for a "new generation of leaders" to take the reins of power. Romney, 76, has been an outspoken critic of former President Donald Trump and has spent the last 25 years in public service. His decision not to seek re-election in 2024 is a significant shift in the political landscape in Utah, leaving an open seat for new leaders to fill.
Paqui has announced the removal of their spicy "One Chip Challenge" tortilla chip from store shelves following the death of 14-year-old Harris Wolobah of Worcester, Massachusetts. The chip contains two of the world's spiciest peppers and is intended for adults only, with clear labeling. Harris' family remembers him as an intelligent, quirky and talented young man. Paqui has expressed their condolences to the family and is currently awaiting the results of an autopsy to determine the cause of death.