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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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President Biden addressed the nation Friday night to mark the passage of the "Fiscal Responsibility Act," which will suspend the country's debt limit and prevent a catastrophic default. The president spent weeks negotiating with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy over a deal. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes discussed how the two sides reached a compromise.
Casual Fridays are now becoming a week-long affair. The post-pandemic fashion rules in the workplace are apparently shifting to be more relaxed and with an emphasis on comfort. Wall Street Journal fashion writers Katharine Zarrella and Jamie Waters joined CBS News with tips on how to dress more casually in the workplace without crossing any red lines.
Former Vice President Mike Pence will not face criminal charges following an investigation into the potential mishandling of classified information. Back in January, about a dozen documents with classified markings were found at Pence's home in Indiana. CBS News political director Fin Gómez discussed how the end of the investigation could impact the 2024 presidential race.
As we approach summer, many are reaching for cold drinks and sweet snacks. It comes as no surprise that most Americans eat too much sugar, and kicking the habit can bring on significant withdrawal symptoms. New York dietitian and nutritionist Keri Glassman joined CBS News with tips to manage your sugar levels.
Actress Megan Fox recently told Sports Illustrated about her struggle with body dysmorphia. The disorder can harm people's self-esteem and interfere with their daily lives. Dr. Daniel Bober, a clinical psychiatrist, joined CBS News to discuss the causes behind the illness and how it can be treated.
The field of Republican candidates seeking the 2024 presidential nomination got a lot more crowded this week. South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott entered the race Monday, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his run on Twitter Wednesday after some technical problems. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro takes a look ahead at DeSantis' first Iowa rally next week.
Some scientists believe America's breadbasket could soon be at risk of potentially emptying, and they're warning a relentless drought is harming the nation's wheat crops. Science journalist Jenny Morber, who reports on climate resiliency and food, joined CBS News to discuss how researchers are trying to solve the problem.
Long lines are forming at airports and train stations across the country as Memorial Day weekend travel gets underway. AAA is estimating that more than 42 million people will travel by car, plane or public transit this holiday weekend. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced Friday that the estimated deadline that the government could begin to default on its debts has been pushed back from June 1 to June 5, giving negotiators an extra four days to reach a deal on raising the nation's debt ceiling. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has expressed optimism that it will get done in time. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Nike is caught up in controversy amid a lawsuit claiming it uses deceptive marketing to promote its sustainability collection -- which the company claims is made with recycled fibers. Tasha Lewis, associate clinical professor at Ohio State University, joins to discuss fast fashion's impact on the environment.
House Republicans led by Speaker Kevin McCarthy had said Friday afternoon they were hitting "pause" on negotiations to raise the nation's borrowing limit. But the White House has confirmed the talks are back on ahead of a June 1 deadline. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Debt ceiling negotiations remain bumpy with less than two weeks to cut a deal. Republicans accuse the White House of being "unreasonable," which Biden's negotiating team disputes. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Oregon has become the first state to issue a license for a "magic mushroom" therapy treatment center. Angela Allbee, manager of the Oregon Health Authority's Psilocybin Services Section, joins to explain how the center will work.
This weekend marks the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest. This week's winners qualifying for the final leg of the competition include artists from Austria, Poland, the Czech Republic and many more. Eurovision YouTuber Alesia Michelle discusses which country stands likely to secure a win.
The city of San Diego could be on the verge of getting a Major League Soccer expansion franchise, according to several reports. Paul Tenario, national soccer reporter for The Athletic, discusses the latest on the situation.
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.
Rep. Angie Craig, in a competitive race to keep her House seat, believes Walz, as the VP nominee, can help her win reelection.
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.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's vehicle was not involved in the crash, according to the campaign.
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 made the announcement in Pittsburgh alongside President Biden.
The teen idol who helped ignite the 1960s surfing craze as a handsome beach boy in the "Gidget" movies, James Darren has died at 88.
Rep. Angie Craig, in a competitive race to keep her House seat, believes Walz, as the VP nominee, can help her win reelection.
Houston says it has collected 250 tons of plastic since the end of 2022, but almost none of it has been recycled yet.
Joey Chestnut ate a world record 83 hot dogs in 10 minutes on Monday, relishing another victory against rival Takeru Kobayashi.
Scrambling to cut costs, Germany's Volkswagen warns it could shutter factories in the automaker's home country amid rising competition.
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 made 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.
Rep. Angie Craig, in a competitive race to keep her House seat, believes Walz, as the VP nominee, can help her win reelection.
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 made 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.
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."
The teen idol who helped ignite the 1960s surfing craze as a handsome beach boy in the "Gidget" movies, James Darren has died at 88.
Joey Chestnut ate a world record 83 hot dogs in 10 minutes on Monday, relishing another victory against rival Takeru Kobayashi.
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.
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.
Four people were killed in what police are calling a random shooting on Chicago's blue line train as it was pulling into its last stop in Forest Park. A suspect is in custody. CBS Chicago's Tara Molina reports.
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.
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. open saw some major upsets over the holiday weekend. Emma Navarro beat fan-favorite and fellow American Coco Gauff to advance to the quarter-finals. On the men's side, three Americans are among the final 16. Charles Eccleshare, tennis writer for the Athletic, joins to discuss.
David Frangioni is the publisher of Modern Drummer and has also amassed a collection of some of the most famous drum kits in rock and roll history. After years of collecting, he decided to open the Frangioni Foundation to help inspire a new generation of drummers.
Parts of Texas are expected to deal with heavy rain and flooding while temperatures could swing wildly on the coasts. CBS Miami meteorologist Ivan Cabrera has the forecast.
Four people were killed in what police are calling a random shooting on Chicago's blue line train as it was pulling into its last stop in Forest Park. A suspect is in custody. CBS Chicago's Tara Molina reports.
So-called advanced recycling has been touted as a way to recycle every type of plastic, which would help cut down on the problem of plastic waste. But a program is Houston is lagging behind, as the waste piles up in a warehouse. Ben Tracy has the story.