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.
The U.S. military confirmed on Friday a senior ISIS leader, Hamza al-Homsi, was killed in a helicopter raid led by U.S. forces in northern Syria. Four American service members and a working dog were wounded during the raid, officials said. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joined Catherine Herridge to discuss.
Five former Memphis police officers pleaded not guilty Friday to second-degree murder and other charges in the death of Tyre Nichols. The 29-year-old Black man died three days after being stopped by police on January 7. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston spoke with Catherine Herridge about what the district attorney had to say about the case.
The NFL and its official "Salute to Service" partner USAA are honoring U.S. service members ahead of Super Bowl LVII. Newly-retired NFL star J.J. Watts joins CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge with more on what the initiative means to him, and his predictions for the big game.
A new study from researchers at Boston University found that nearly 92% of former NFL players analyzed had the degenerative brain disease CTE, which is often caused by repetitive head impacts during contact sports, or military service. Dr. Chris Nowinski, co-founder and CEO of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, joined CBS News to discuss the findings.
Republican Sen. Joni Ernst accused China of "intentionally poisoning" Americans by not stopping the supply chain networks that produce fentanyl. "The Chinese are selling these precursor chemicals into Mexico. Then the Mexican cartels are working on making the fentanyl and distributing up into the United States," the Iowa senator told CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge.
Tech companies are beginning to launch ventures into artificial intelligence, such as Microsoft's investment into the ChatGPT bot. New York Times technology reporter Cade Metz spoke with CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge about the benefits and potential downfalls of the new technology.
In a search Friday, the FBI discovered additional documents in former Vice President Mike Pence's Indiana home, one of which had classified markings, according to a Pence official. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa examined the latest on the search, and provided an update on the probe into classified documents found at former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.
The White House said a military fighter jet shot down an object over Alaskan airspace Friday, this after a Chinese spy balloon was shot down off the coast of South Carolina last weekend. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the latest from Washington. Then, Mark Esper, former U.S. secretary of defense, spoke with CBS News about what we know so far.
The Public Interest Declassification Board (PIDB), a government body that advises the president and Congress about classification and safeguarding classified documents, is behind renewed efforts to address a failing government records system. Ezra Cohen, a member of PIDB and former Defense Department official, told CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge that the board last year warned congressional leadership that the records system was "compromised."
A new OODA report warns that Chinese-manufactured microchips embedded in smart devices such as fridges and laptops, pose a threat to U.K. national security. The author of the report, Charles Parton, joined CBS News to discuss how such microchips could also impact U.S. national security.
The 65th Annual Grammy Awards air this Sunday on CBS and Paramount Plus. Billboard editor at large Joe Levy spoke with Catherine Herridge about what to expect.
CBS News National Security Correspondent David Martin discusses the Pentagon's monitoring of the suspected Chinese spy balloon moving east across the U.S.
The tenth day in the murder trial of disgraced former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh ended with more testimony Friday. Murdaugh is accused of shooting his wife and son. Imran Ansari, a defense criminal attorney at Aidala, Bertuna and Kamins, joined CBS News to discuss the latest developments in the trial.
The Democratic National Committee will vote Saturday on possibly overhauling its presidential primary calendar. The proposed changes would make South Carolina the first state to vote, replacing Iowa. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined Catherine Herridge to discuss the vote.
President Biden is highlighting January's job report after it soared past economists' predictions. Jeanna Smialek, a financial reporter at The New York Times, joins CBS News to discuss what the numbers mean for the state of the U.S. economy and future Fed moves.
The strike appeared to be one of the deadliest carried out by Russian forces since the war began more than 900 days ago.
Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu says he will not "give in to pressure" to agree to a truce in the war with Hamas.
DirecTV customers can qualify for a $20 credit after the Walt Disney Co. pulled ESPN, Disney and other networks from the service.
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson defended her dissenting opinion in an Idaho abortion case.
The Marines were taken to a local hospital for evaluation as a precaution and have returned to the ship, the Navy says.
Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, was arrested by the FBI Tuesday morning, the FBI confirmed.
The couple — who prosecutors say had a "long-unfulfilled wish to have a daughter" — are also accused of killing the Ukrainian woman's mother.
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.
Reflecting on her historic 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Katie Ledecky said she would love to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is set to testify publicly before a Republican-led House subcommittee next week.
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson defended her dissenting opinion in an Idaho abortion case.
DirecTV customers can qualify for a $20 credit after the Walt Disney Co. pulled ESPN, Disney and other networks from the service.
An archery hunter was hospitalized with injuries after being attacked by a grizzly bear in northern Idaho.
DirecTV customers can qualify for a $20 credit after the Walt Disney Co. pulled ESPN, Disney and other networks from the service.
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.
Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, was arrested by the FBI Tuesday morning, the FBI confirmed.
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is set to testify publicly before a Republican-led House subcommittee next week.
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson defended her dissenting opinion in an Idaho abortion case.
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.
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.
The Indian state of West Bengal passed a law seeking the death penalty for rapists in the wake of a doctor's brutal rape and murder.
The couple — who prosecutors say had a "long-unfulfilled wish to have a daughter" — are also accused of killing the Ukrainian woman's mother.
Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu says he will not "give in to pressure" to agree to a truce in the war with Hamas.
"Unfortunately, the bottom of the boat ripped open," said Olivier Barbarin, mayor of a town in northern France where a first aid post was set up to treat victims.
The strike appeared to be one of the deadliest carried out by Russian forces since the war began more than 900 days ago.
Kyndle Wylde, the winner of "CBS Mornings" Mixtape Music Competition, grew up singing in her family's worship band before moving to Nashville.
Actor Max Greenfield, star of hit series "The Neighborhood" and "New Girl," discusses his new children's book, "Good Nice Thoughts." The book, inspired by his friendship with the late actor Leslie Jordan, aims to help kids tackle their anxieties.
Kyndle Wylde talks about her reaction to winning "CBS Mornings" Mixtape Music Competition and what's next for her in her music career.
You voted, and the winner of the "CBS Mornings" Mixtape Music Competition is Kyndle Wylde. The singer-songwriter grew up singing in her family's worship band at church and moved to Nashville to pursue her dreams of a career in music.
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.
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.
Officials haven't said how the boy, who is in custody, was related to the victims.
The couple — who prosecutors say had a "long-unfulfilled wish to have a daughter" — are also accused of killing the Ukrainian woman's mother.
Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, was arrested by the FBI Tuesday morning, the FBI confirmed.
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.
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."
Pope Francis arrived in Indonesia Tuesday morning on an 11-day trip across southeast Asia, his longest trip since becoming the Catholic Church's top leader. CBS News' Anna Matranga is traveling with the pope and has more on his visit.
Long-term tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela have escalated after U.S. authorities seized a luxury jet used by Venezuela's leader, Nicolás Maduro. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.
Stalled cease-fire negotiations spark mass protests and strike in Israel; Boat carrying migrants capsizes in English Channel.
As kids work to shake the summer slump, many are turning to energy drinks to give them that extra boost to get through the day. And that spike in caffeine intake is leading to concerns about rapid heart rates, anxiety attacks and even seizures. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder has more on some of the risks that come with energy drinks.
A new ABC News/Ipsos poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris is getting a 13% boost from women voters against former President Donald Trump. CBS News campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos has more.