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8/30: CBS News Weekender
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The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a ruling that limits access to the abortion pill mifepristone. Justice Samuel Alito issued the order, saying the hold will remain in place until Wednesday. The temporary stay gives the justices time to consider the next legal step. Alice Miranda Ollstein, a health care reporter for Politico, has more.
The Justice Department has charged the Air National Guardsman accused of sharing classified Pentagon documents online with crimes under the Espionage Act. Jack Teixeira, 21, faced a federal judge for the first time Friday to hear the charges against him. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge and CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis have more.
Despite nine federal rate hikes over the past year, the U.S. added 236,000 jobs in March, according to the latest data from the Labor Department. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge broke down the latest jobs report with Lori Bettinger, BancAlliance president and former director of the Troubled Assets Relief Program .
More and more relationships are beginning online in a post-pandemic world. Dating coach and psychologist Dr. Holly Battey spoke with Catherine Herridge about the safest and most effective ways to find love online.
The Pentagon is investigating the leak of classified documents detailing U.S. and NATO military support plans for Ukraine. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin explains that the security breach could involve more than just the war in Ukraine.
A federal judge in Texas on Friday halted the Food and Drug Administration's approval of the abortion pill mifepristone. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge was joined by CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson to examine the ruling.
March Madness is coming to an end as we approach Final Four weekend. USA Today sports reporter Tony Anderson joined CBS News to help preview and break down the finals.
James Trusty, an attorney for former President Donald Trump, said Friday there is a good chance Trump's defense will file a "motion to dismiss" in response to a New York grand jury's indictment of Trump on charges in connection to hush money payments that were made to adult film star Stormy Daniels in 2016. Trusty told CBS News what to expect of Trump's legal strategy in the case.
Studies have shows that exposure to natural light and morning sunshine can improve your sleep and overall health. Matthew Walker, the director of the UC Berkeley Center for Human Sleep Science, spoke to CBS News about the best ways to improve your circadian rhythm.
New York City is tightening security ahead of the expected arraignment of former President Donald Trump on Tuesday. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has the latest on the case, and chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett explains how this will impact other cases involving Trump and the political landscape in the country.
Violent storms are in the forecast for upwards of 90 million Americans in the Midwest and South. "Weekender" host Catherine Herridge speaks with CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi in Davenport, Iowa, before getting an update from meteorologist Chris Warren in Memphis, Tennessee.
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow took the stand in a Utah courtroom to testify in a civil trial over a 2016 skiing accident over claims she crashed into a retired optometrist at a Utah ski resort. The optometrist is seeking $300,000, while Paltrow is countersuing for a symbolic $1. Randy Kessler, a trial law professor at Emory University, joined CBS News to discuss the case.
As fans hope to see Beyoncé live on her new tour, some are turning to shows overseas to avoid expensive ticket fees in the U.S. Rolling Stone staff writer Brittany Spanos spoke with CBS News about what is causing these high ticket fees and what options fans have.
President Biden made his first trip to Canada as commander-in-chief to meet with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. In his opening statements Friday, Biden addressed the fatal drone attack on U.S. forces in Syria. CBS News Washington correspondent Christina Ruffini examined the president's comments and the ongoing situation in Syria.
A strong storm front was hitting the southern U.S. Friday, bringing high winds, hail and possible tornadoes. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reported from Greenville, Mississippi.
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.
Human remains discovered by children in 1993 south of Indianapolis have been identified as a man from South Carolina, authorities said.
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.
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.
Rebecca Cheptegei's boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema, poured petrol on her and set her ablaze during an argument, police said.
Paraguay schools will start teaching sex ed, but the lessons have sexual health educators and feminists in a panic. Conservative lobbyists are thrilled.
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.
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.
Rebecca Cheptegei's boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema, poured petrol on her and set her ablaze during an argument, police said.
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.
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.