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8/30: CBS News Weekender
Lana Zak reports on the Labor Day travel rush, sloth fever in the United States and what people should know about it, and a preview of the fall movie season.
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Places like Miami, Florida, and New York City may witness significant reductions to their shorelines and more extreme heat as climate change continues. Architectural Digest listed the most climate-resilient cities -- with Denver taking the top spot. Daniel Cusick, climate reporter for E&E News by Politico, joined CBS News to break down what makes these cities so resilient when it comes to climate change.
2024 GOP candidates gathered in Iowa on Friday to speak to hundreds of Republican voters in the state. The annual Lincoln Day Dinner saw the race's two front-runners -- Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis -- share the same stage for the first time since they launched their campaigns. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports from Des Moines.
The dangerous heat scorching the middle of the country and the East Coast did not let up on Friday. More than 180 million Americans were under heat alerts -- with some states seeing record-breaking temperatures. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi reports on how the U.S. power grid is holding up.
After weeks of anticipation, superstar Lionel Messi officially became part of Major League Soccer, playing his first game in Miami on Friday. CBS News' Cristian Benevides reports on the historic moment from Miami.
Could electric flying taxis soon be a reality? German startup Lilium is betting on it, and tested its experimental jet in the skies over Spain this week. CBS News' Ian Lee has more from London.
Summer travel often means long lines at airports, crowded gates, flight delays and other stressors. Arati Menon, global digital director for Conde Nast Traveler, offers tips and tricks for traveling stress-free this summer.
The women's soccer World Cup is being hosted by Australia and New Zealand for the first time ever, and features a record 32 teams and 64 matches. Jordan Angeli, an analyst for CBS Sports Golazo and a former National Women's Soccer League player, explains what to watch for in this year's tournament.
Florida's Board of Education approved controversial guidelines for teaching Black history in schools this week, including lessons on how "slaves developed skills" that could be used for "personal benefit," according to a copy of the state's academic standards reviewed by CBS News. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Russia continues to attack grain supplies in Ukraine, days after pulling out of a deal to keep the food supply chain moving. CBS News correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more on how Russian landmines are stalling the Ukrainian military's advances.
The judge overseeing former President Trump's classified documents case has set a trial date for May 20, 2024. Trump also received a letter this week informing him that he's the target of a federal probe into Jan. 6. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has the latest updates on Trump's legal cases.
About a third of Americans are facing triple-digit temperatures as a deadly heat wave continues across the South and Southwest, with some places enduring record-breaking heat for weeks. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports from Palm Springs, California, where emergency responders are struggling to keep residents safe in the sweltering heat.
A sweltering heat wave is expected to continue across the western and southern U.S. over the weekend. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus reports from California, where many residents are bracing for the hottest temperatures of the year.
The success of Marvel's Spider-Man video games, developed by Insomniac Games, has led to an increase in superhero games on the market -- but not all of them are catching on. Gene Park, a reporter for The Washington Post covering video games and gaming culture, breaks down which games are succeeding right now and why.
The Federal Aviation Administration has recently fielded thousands of complaints about airline seat sizes, with travelers raising everything from cramped legroom to safety concerns. Alexandra Skores, an aviation reporter for The Dallas Morning News, has more on the issue.
Sports fans are getting ready for the 2023 Wimbledon finals, where women's finalists Ons Jabeur and Marketa Vondrousova and men's finalists Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will compete for the titles. Gill Gross, a broadcaster for Tennis Channel, provides in-depth analysis.
The U.S. seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's plane in the Dominican Republic and brought it to the U.S. on Monday, the Justice Department said.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's vehicle was not involved in the crash, according to the campaign.
RMS Titanic Inc., which holds the legal rights to the 112-year-old wreck, completed its first trip since 2010 and released images from the expedition.
Adi Alexander, whose son Edan is still believed to be in Hamas captivity, calls on Israel to reach a cease-fire and hostage release deal.
The Marines were taken to a local hospital for evaluation as a precaution and have returned to the ship, the Navy says.
Walt Disney Co. pulled ESPN, its Disney network and ABC stations from DirecTV's service, a move that came on a busy sports night.
A CTA employee told CBS News Chicago multiple people were shot. Police have not released further information.
Vice President Kamala Harris plans to make the announcement in Pittsburgh alongside President Biden.
Hotel workers have been locked in contract negotiations with chains including Hilton, Hyatt and Marriott.
Scrambling to cut costs, Germany's Volkswagen warns it could shutter factories in the automaker's home country amid rising competition.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's vehicle was not involved in the crash, according to the campaign.
Vice President Kamala Harris plans to make the announcement in Pittsburgh alongside President Biden.
RMS Titanic Inc., which holds the legal rights to the 112-year-old wreck, completed its first trip since 2010 and released images from the expedition.
Hotel workers have been locked in contract negotiations with chains including Hilton, Hyatt and Marriott.
Scrambling to cut costs, Germany's Volkswagen warns it could shutter factories in the automaker's home country amid rising competition.
Hewlett Packard declines to drop U.K. claim for damages against the estate of British tech mogul Mike Lynch.
Vice President Kamala Harris plans to make the announcement in Pittsburgh alongside President Biden.
Hotel workers have been locked in contract negotiations with chains including Hilton, Hyatt and Marriott.
Walt Disney Co. pulled ESPN, its Disney network and ABC stations from DirecTV's service, a move that came on a busy sports night.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's vehicle was not involved in the crash, according to the campaign.
The U.S. seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's plane in the Dominican Republic and brought it to Florida on Monday, the Justice Department said.
Vice President Kamala Harris plans to make the announcement in Pittsburgh alongside President Biden.
U.S. energy infrastructure has proven to be problematic as-is, and threats to its reliability are growing. Experts say there's a solution.
The father of an Israeli-American still held captive by Hamas reiterated calls for a cease-fire and the release of the remaining hostages.
As a new school year is set to begin, some areas are seeing lower levels of vaccinations, which could make kids more susceptible to diseases like measles and whooping cough. Thd CDC is stepping up efforts to help get kids vaccinated, including those from lower income family who may struggle to afford health care. Celine Gounder reports.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, who signed a maternal health bill in her state last week, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that she doesn't "believe anything that Donald Trump says," including his recent support of IVF. "I don't think Donald Trump can spell IVF, let alone understand what it means, because his own Project 2025, remember, which establishes a fetal personhood, would undermine and take away IVF treatment," Healey added.
A chance test by a gastrointestinal specialist led to a "bombshell" diagnosis.
There is a growing movement of social media influencers promoting raw or unpasteurized milk. It’s coincided with a recent spike in sales nationwide. However, health officials warn that drinking raw milk could have dangerous consequences.
Overnight, two Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank. Officials said the two were planning car bomb attacks. The incident comes as the Israeli military continues its operations in the territory for a fourth day. Meanwhile in Gaza, there is expected to be a pause in the fighting this weekend as the United Nations carries out urgent polio vaccinations.
The Marines were taken to a local hospital for evaluation as a precaution and have returned to the ship, the Navy says.
Scrambling to cut costs, Germany's Volkswagen warns it could shutter factories in the automaker's home country amid rising competition.
Hewlett Packard declines to drop U.K. claim for damages against the estate of British tech mogul Mike Lynch.
The U.S. seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's plane in the Dominican Republic and brought it to Florida on Monday, the Justice Department said.
Roderick Townsend, who has an upper right shoulder impairment after sustaining nerve damage at birth, considers himself the "bad guy."
There are several anticipated films coming out this fall, including "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," "Joker: Folie à Deux," "Transformers One" and "Wicked." Fandango's managing editor, Erik Davis, joins "CBS Mornings" with his must-see movie picks.
Walt Disney Co. pulled ESPN, its Disney network and ABC stations from DirecTV's service, a move that came on a busy sports night.
Patti LuPone, the star of "Evita" and "Gypsy," is returning to Broadway alongside her longtime friend Mia Farrow in a new play, "The Roommate," which explores the strength, depth, humor and surprise found in women of a certain age.
Patti LuPone, the star of "Evita" and "Gypsy," is returning to Broadway alongside her longtime friend Mia Farrow in a new play, "The Roommate," which explores the strength, depth, humor and surprise found in women of a certain age. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with LuPone about the power of women with experience, and of an actor's longevity; and with Farrow about how she views her career, from the 13 films she made with director Woody Allen, to what she views as the best part she's ever been offered.
After more than 40 years, the game show that's a TV institution has a new host, someone who's a broadcast institution himself: Ryan Seacrest, whose journey has taken him from tiny Dunwoody, Ga., to working with TV royalty Vanna White.
Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered the suspension of Elon Musk's social media giant X in Brazil after the billionaire refused to name a legal representative in the country.
Ads for major Republican and Democratic groups and candidates appear under racist content that could be making money on X.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
If you have an Amazon smart speaker, you may count on Alexa to help keep track of your to-do lists, check the weather or answer your questions on the fly, but would you pay extra if it meant an upgraded version of the personal voice assistant? Amazon is ready to find out as it looks to launch its delayed AI Alexa subscription by October. Abrar Al-Heeti, consumer tech and mobile reporter for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the new service.
New artificial intelligence tools such as Flux are making it easier than ever to alter or fabricate images.
More Americans are having to choose between food and energy bills as the price of electricity rises. The cost is based on many factors, but one stands out from the rest — and is likely only going to make matters more complicated and expensive.
The crash-landing of a SpaceX booster ended a string of 267 successful recoveries in a row.
The landing mishap ended a string of 267 successful booster recoveries.
A Houston program funded in large part by oil and plastic producers claims to recycle any type of plastic. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more on his investigation into the program's claims.
Houston, Texas, says its new recycling program can handle any type of plastic and the city is touting it as a model for the nation. In collaboration with the nonprofit Inside Climate News, CBS News' Ben Tracy looked into whether the claims are too good to be true.
Clerance George was charged with murder and aggravated assault in the June 2000 death of Julie Ann McDonald.
The shooting appeared to be random, police said. The suspect was found on another train and police recovered a weapon.
The charges against 46-year-old Ashley Paul Griffith were so extensive that it took Judge Anthony Rafter more than two hours to read them.
The land seizure is considered the biggest in recent history, with officials estimating the drugs are worth at least $200 million.
Witnesses reported that a man used a front-end loader to ram cars, then fatally shot three women, before he was killed by a resident, police said.
Crew 9 commander Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson will stay behind when the Crew 9 mission takes off on Sept. 24.
Blue Origin launched six passengers, including a NASA-sponsored researcher and the youngest woman to fly in space, in the company's eighth crewed spaceflight.
The crash-landing of a SpaceX booster ended a string of 267 successful recoveries in a row.
SpaceX pressed ahead with plans for back-to-back launches of Starlink internet satellites Wednesday, one from Florida and the other from California. But there were some issues in Florida when the first stage of the Falcon 9 rocket toppled over after landing at sea. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
The landing mishap ended a string of 267 successful booster recoveries.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
The U.S. has seized a plane belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro over alleged sanctions violations. The jet in question has been transported from the Dominican Republic to Florida. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides has more from Fort Lauderdale.
As the Labor Day holiday weekend wraps up, millions of Americans will be traveling across the country to make it back home. The TSA expects to screen over 17 million travelers from Aug. 29 through Sept. 4 -- nearly nine percent more than last year. The busy weekend caps off a record-breaking summer for the travel industry. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett has the latest from New York's LaGuardia Airport.
On this Labor Day, Democrats have been on the campaign trail working to secure the vote of union workers in battleground states. After starting the day with a rally in Detroit, Vice President Kamala Harris joined President Biden in Pittsburgh to speak to U.S. steelworkers. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Gunfire rang out in two major U.S. cities on Monday. In a Chicago suburb, four people were killed on a train. Police say the shooter did not appear to know the victims and the attack was random. New York City police say at least five were wounded at a shooting along the the West Indian American Day parade route.
The deaths of six Hamas-held hostages have sparked protests across Israel, with people demanding a cease-fire deal. Much of the anger among protesters is being directed at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for failing to commit to a deal to secure the release of hostages. CBS News contributor Robert Berger explains.