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8/30: CBS News Weekender
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A polar vortex has descended over the Northeast, bringing sub-zero wind chills from New York to Maine. CBS News' Nancy Chen reports from Boston.
For the first time since 2020, the Sundance Film Festival is being held in-person in Park City, Utah, beginning this weekend. John Nein, director of strategic initiatives for the festival, spoke to CBS News about what it's like being back in-person.
Western allies failed to reach a decision on supplying powerful battle tanks to Ukraine at a meeting at the Ramstein air base in Germany this week. First, CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reported from the front lines in Ukraine. Then, retired Brig. Gen. Peter Zwack, a global fellow at the Wilson Center, joined CBS News to discuss what a new Russian offensive could mean for the war.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Friday he has accepted an invitation from President Biden to meet and discuss the standoff over raising the debt ceiling. Megan Greene, a senior fellow at Brown University, and global chief economist at Kroll, joined CBS News to discuss the far-reaching impact of the stalemate.
The Colorado lottery allocates revenue generated from ticket sales for Powerball, Mega Millions and other games to fund parks, trails and recreation projects across the state. Tom Seaver, director of the Colorado Lottery, joined CBS News' Catherine Herridge to discuss.
A new clinical trial found that the active ingredient in the drug known as ecstasy shows promising results when it comes to treating post traumatic stress disorder. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS News Weekender" to discuss the findings.
A new study finds that four specific diet patterns may lower the risk of health issues and early death. Registered dietician nutritionist Keri Glassman spoke with Catherine Herridge about the findings and shared some tips to achieve health goals.
A New York City judge fined the Trump Organization $1.6 million for tax fraud Friday, although former President Donald Trump was not personally charged and denies any knowledge of his company's wrongdoing. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan spoke with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on whether he would bring charges against Trump in connection to the case.
House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer told CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge Friday that subpoenas are on the table for the White House and National Archives if they don't comply with the committee's requests for records in their investigation into classified documents which were found at the home and former office of President Biden.
More than 25 trillion gallons of water have fallen on California since late December due to a series of storms. All that rain has come as the Golden State deals with a drought. Jeffrey Mount, a senior fellow at the Public Policy Institute of California, explained the precarious water situation in the West.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has told congressional lawmakers the U.S. is likely to reach its debt limit next Thursday, Jan. 19. Javier David, managing editor of business and markets at Axios, and a CBS News contributor, discussed what the implications could be if that happens, and what tools are available to delay a potential default.
As we enter the 2023 theater season, fans are preparing to say goodbye to Broadway's longest running show, "Phantom of the Opera." It comes as over a dozen new shows get ready for their Broadway debut. CBS News contributing correspondent Jamie Wax discussed what fans can expect to see in the coming months.
New details are surfacing about the evidence police say led them to a suspect in the murder of four University of Idaho students. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins Catherine Herridge to discuss the latest.
The FBI is offering a $500,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person who placed pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters the day before the January 6 Capitol riot. Scott Sweetow, who has more than two decades of experience with the FBI and ATF, joins CBS News' Catherine Herridge to break down what we know about the case.
In an interview Friday with CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge, former Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson, said that Jan. 6 was a "stress test" that showed the fragility of American democracy. Johnson also called the House leadership race "alarming."
The strike appeared to be one of the deadliest carried out by Russian forces since the war began more than 900 days ago.
Here's where the mosquito-borne diseases West Nile virus and eastern equine encephalitis are being reported in the U.S. in 2024.
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 couple — who prosecutors say had a "long-unfulfilled wish to have a daughter" — are also accused of killing the Ukrainian woman's mother.
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.
Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, was arrested by the FBI Tuesday morning, the FBI confirmed.
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.
Here's how to qualify for the buy-one, get-one-free airline ticket deal that Southwest is offering for a limited time.
Here's where the mosquito-borne diseases West Nile virus and eastern equine encephalitis are being reported in the U.S. in 2024.
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.
Here's how to qualify for the buy-one, get-one-free airline ticket deal that Southwest is offering for a limited time.
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.
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.
Here's where the mosquito-borne diseases West Nile virus and eastern equine encephalitis are being reported in the U.S. in 2024.
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.
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."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will not give in to international pressure over the hostages killed in Gaza and the looming cease-fire and hostage release deal that has not been agreed to. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab has the latest on the Israel-Hamas war and Scott MacFarlane has more on President Biden's reactions to questions about Netanyahu.
Protests sparked around Columbia University in New York City as students return to campus for a new semester. Protesters want the university to drop its ties with Israel over the war in Gaza. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
As the 2024 presidential election campaign season enters its last phase, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are making sure to vie for the support of several key battleground states. CBS News campaign reporters Aaron Navarro and Jake Rosen have more.
Russian missile strike kills dozens in Ukrainian city of Poltava; Harris campaign launches bus tour in Florida focused on reproductive rights.
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.