inflation is up 6%. norah: president biden issues an executive order requiring more gun background checks. it is just common sense. check whether someone is a felon, domestic abuse or, before they buy a gun. norah: a safety warning for drivers of midsize suvs. the majority of midsize suvs we evaluated have a lot of work to do to improve safety for the rear seat position. nornd: pioneer, former congresswoman pat schroeder. i will never apologize for my tears. i say no tears, no heart. norah: good evening, and thank you for joining us on this tuesday night. tonight, a story making international headlines, the first known physical confrontations between u.s. and russian military forces since the war in ukraine began. a russian fighter jet round a $57 million u.s. drone, forcing it down. plus, a new harvard medical study shows how much a good night s sleep could add to your life span. but first, and intensifying nor easter is slamming new england ton
shooting. some big news tonight, the envienotecon agency is cracking down on toxic so-called forever chemicals in america s drinking water. the agency said no mike set new legal limits for six chemicals t naturally break down and are linked to numerous health problems, including cancer. public water systems will have to check for and reduce the level of these chemicals. the epa says this could prevent thousands of deaths and illnesses. now to our continuing series, living well. according to a recent wow come cteinteanone study shows our slp habits can also affect life expectancy. cbs s janet shamlian has the tips experts say could help you sleep better and live longer. reporter: a good night s sleep well just make you feel better, it could add years to your life. what surprised you about the findings of the study?