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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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Forecasters say large hail, strong wind and even tornadoes are possible for parts of the southeast this weekend. Omar Villafranca reports from Dallas.
Saturday marks the 16th annual "Record Store Day." Several special-edition album releases are expected to mark the celebration -- including from Taylor Swift, Billy Joel, Carole King, The Rolling Stones and Madonna. Neal Becton, the owner of Som Records in Washington, D.C., spoke with CBS News about the lasting popularity of vinyl.
Nearly 40% of the 6,700 languages spoken around the world are in danger of disappearing, according to The Language Conservancy -- a nonprofit focused on preserving and revitalizing endangered languages. CEO Wilhelm Meya joined CBS News to discuss the group's unveiling of the largest collection of Native American learning material in the world at the United Nations this week.
The Supreme Court has maintained the FDA's approval of the abortion pill mifepristone, but access to the pill is still only temporary while legal proceedings continue. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more on what comes next in the case.
Scientists say tick season is starting earlier and lasting longer -- increasing the risk of contracting illnesses like Lyme disease. Bryon Backenson, an assistant professor at the University of Albany School of Public Health, shared tips for staying safe from ticks.
A man in Bali built a recycled tiny house from 35,000 plastic bags and other waste. CBS News' Tina Kraus shows us how he did it, and the lasting impact he hopes it will make.
Longer than usual passport wait times are complicating people's plans for international travel. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave joined us from LAX Airport with details on the government's response.
Students in Florida walked out of school Friday just days after a state board expanded a law restricting classroom discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
The Supreme Court has maintained the FDA's approval of mifepristone, preserving access to the abortion pill for now. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
CBS News's Catherine Herridge spoke with Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut — a ranking member on the House Intelligence Committee — about the leaked Pentagon documents.
The NBA playoffs kick off on Saturday as 16 teams look to hoist the Larry O'Brien Trophy in June. CBS Sports NBA writer James Herbert joins for a preview.
Flights resumed at Fort Lauderdale's airport Friday after a storm caused unprecedented flooding this week. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez shared details about the recovery efforts.
The 2023 Coachella Music and Arts Festival has kicked off at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. The two-weekend event features performances from Bad Bunny, BLACKPINK and Frank Ocean, plus a newly announced set from Blink-182. Peter Larsen, a pop culture reporter for the Orange County Register and Southern California News Group, reports from the festival.
Season two of the Paramount+ series "FBI True" offers first-hand insight into the investigation surrounding the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. Retired FBI special agent Nancy Aguilar joined CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge to discuss how the incident changed the way the FBI handles terror investigations.
The National Rifle Association began its annual convention Friday, days after the 146th mass shooting of the year. The gathering in Indianapolis has attracted Republican presidential hopefuls who want to showcase their support for Second Amendment rights. Robert Costa reports.
Rep. Angie Craig, in a competitive race to keep her House seat, believes Walz, as the VP nominee, can help her win reelection.
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.
The Marines were taken to a local hospital for evaluation as a precaution and have returned to the ship, the Navy says.
A New Hampshire man is in the hospital after he was bitten by a mosquito. He is now testing positive for three mosquito-borne viruses, including EEE.
Officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo say at least 129 people were killed, mostly in a stampede, during an attempted prison escape in Kinshasa.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's vehicle was not involved in the crash, according to the campaign.
Researchers discovered the first known case of a porbeagle shark likely being killed by a large shark predator, raising questions about whether this rare instance represents a larger trend.
Vice President Kamala Harris made the announcement in Pittsburgh alongside President Biden.
Asian American and Pacific Islander women once had a relatively low rate of breast cancer diagnoses. Now, researchers are scrambling to understand what's changed.
Researchers discovered the first known case of a porbeagle shark likely being killed by a large shark predator, raising questions about whether this rare instance represents a larger trend.
Asian American and Pacific Islander women once had a relatively low rate of breast cancer diagnoses. Now, researchers are scrambling to understand what's changed.
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.
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.
Asian American and Pacific Islander women once had a relatively low rate of breast cancer diagnoses. Now, researchers are scrambling to understand what's changed.
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.
Officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo say at least 129 people were killed, mostly in a stampede, during an attempted prison escape in Kinshasa.
Police in China have taken a bus driver into custody after the vehicle crashed into students and parents outside a school in Shandong province, killing 11 people.
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 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.
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.
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday met with their hostage negotiating team to try to come up with a new way forward to secure a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas and free those still being held in Gaza. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.