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8/30: CBS News Weekender
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Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema announced Friday that she is leaving the Democratic Party to register as an independent. The change comes one day after Congress passed legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriages. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports on the reaction to Sinema's announcement, and Wisconsin Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin joined Catherine Herridge to discuss her fellow senator, the marriage legislation and more.
Brittney Griner arrived in the U.S. early Friday following her release from Russia in a prisoner swap for arms dealer Viktor Bout. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined Catherine Herridge to discuss the latest.
Police said Thursday that a sixth person was on the lease of the home where four University of Idaho students were fatally stabbed last month, but they do not believe that person was present during the slayings. George Piro, former assistant director of the FBI International Operations Division, discussed the latest developments in the case.
The November jobs report released by the Labor Department Friday showed that 263,000 new jobs were added last month, and the unemployment rate remains at 3.7%. The strong labor market comes amid a flurry of recent interest rate hikes. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger discussed the impact of the latest numbers, and provided some tips on avoiding financial missteps heading into 2023.
Georgia election officials are reporting heavy turnout in the state on the last day of early voting ahead of Tuesday's Senate runoff election. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined Catherine Herridge to discuss.
Twitter is seeing mass exodus of employees after its new owner Elon Musk revealed his new "extremely hardcore" vision for the company. Meanwhile, FBI Director Christopher Wray said TikTok poses national security concerns. Jennifer Grygiel, associate professor of communications at Syracuse University, joined CBS News to discuss the future of Twitter and social media.
The Justice Department has appointed special counsel, Jack Smith, to oversee parts of the January 6 investigation and Mar-a-Lago classified documents probe. The announcement comes just days after former President Donald Trump announced plans to run again in 2024. CBS News chief national security and justice correspondent Jeff Pegues and congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined CBS News' Catherine Herridge to discuss that plus Republicans' plans to launch investigations of their own.
A special counsel has been appointed to oversee the Department of Justice's investigations related to the documents seized at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate and aspects of January 6. Former Justice Department official Thomas Dupree discusses the timing of the announcement after Trump launched his 2024 campaign, and what it means for Trump's legal team.
At least two people are dead in connection to a major snowstorm that dumped several feet of snow across western and northern New York state. CBS News correspondent Tanya Rivero joins us from Buffalo to discuss the latest.
Speaking at the Halifax International Security Forum on Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected Russian calls for a "short truce." Idaho Senator James Risch also spoke at the conference, and he joined CBS News' Catherine Herridge to talk about the war in Ukraine, NATO's response, and the latest threats from North Korea.
Several polls predicted Republican candidates would win in major Senate and gubernatorial races this midterm election cycle. But, that didn't happen. Larry Sabato, director of the University of Virginia's center for politics, joins CBS News' Catherine Herridge to discuss why.
Author Jon Hilsenrath has written a new book about the life of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen titled "Yellen: The Trailblazing Economist Who Navigated an Era of Upheaval." He joined Catherine Herridge to discuss the book and Yellen's impact on the economy.
Former President Donald Trump is preparing to announce a 2024 presidential campaign on Nov. 15, sources tell CBS News. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joined Catherine Herridge to discuss.
Rebuilding efforts are underway in Florida after Nicole slammed Florida's east coast as a hurricane. Elise Preston reports from Wilbur-By-The-Sea.
A leading advocate and U.S. Army veteran is struggling to receive medical coverage to treat illnesses he accrued serving on an air base in Uzbekistan following 9/11. Despite the passing of burn pit legislation in August, Mark Jackson was told his essential medication would not be covered by insurance. He joined CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge to discuss issues with the legislation, and ways to improve health care for veterans exposed to toxic materials.
Federal prosecutors filed criminal charges against Hamas leaders for the deaths of American citizens in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, according to charging documents.
Oklahoma officials had asked the Supreme Court to temporarily prohibit the DHHS from stripping the Oklahoma State Department of Health of $4.5 million in federal Title X funding.
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.
All four victims were passengers on a Blue Line train as it was headed into the Forest Park terminal when they were shot shortly before 5:30 a.m.
A quirk of the calendar means millions of Social Security recipients won't receive checks this month.
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson defended her dissenting opinion in an Idaho abortion case.
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.
The shooting appeared to be "unintentional and self-inflicted," police said in a statement.
Texas deputy Maher Husseini was stopped at an intersection in his personal vehicle when a suspect exited another car and opened fire on him, authorities said.
The U.S. Open's signature drink is a smash hit with tennis fans, and for vodka maker Grey Goose, despite its steep $23 price.
Given that many retirees live on fixed incomes, affordability is a key metric to take into account when considering where to live out one's golden years.
Federal prosecutors filed criminal charges against Hamas leaders for the deaths of American citizens in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, according to charging documents unsealed Tuesday.
The U.S. Open's signature drink is a smash hit with tennis fans, and for vodka maker Grey Goose, despite its steep $23 price.
Given that many retirees live on fixed incomes, affordability is a key metric to take into account when considering where to live out one's golden years.
A quirk of the calendar means millions of Social Security recipients won't receive checks this month.
Scammers are increasingly targeting U.S. consumers using Bitcoin teller machines, with some people losing thousands of dollars.
Monthly job growth has replaced inflation updates as the most important signal of how the economy is faring.
Federal prosecutors filed criminal charges against Hamas leaders for the deaths of American citizens in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, according to charging documents unsealed Tuesday.
Oklahoma officials had asked the Supreme Court to temporarily prohibit the Department of Health and Human Services from stripping the Oklahoma State Department of Health of $4.5 million in federal Title X funding.
Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, was arrested by the FBI on 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.
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.
Federal prosecutors filed criminal charges against Hamas leaders for the deaths of American citizens in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, according to charging documents unsealed Tuesday.
Archaeologists unearthed a collection of 27 silver coins that officials say date back to the ancient Roman Republic.
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.
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.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration outlook through November indicates warmer than average temperatures are expected in 2024. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
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.
All four victims were passengers on a Blue Line train as it was headed into the Forest Park terminal when they were shot shortly before 5:30 a.m.
Texas deputy Maher Husseini was stopped at an intersection in his personal vehicle when a suspect exited another car and opened fire on him, authorities said.
The FBI says it has arrested Linda Sun, a former deputy chief of staff for New York Governor Kathy Hochul, along with her husband Chris Hu. The couple will be charged for violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
A New York man will be sentenced for making thousands of harassing calls to several U.S. lawmakers. Ade Lilly faces up to five years in prison. CBS News Justice Department reporter Rob Legare has more.
Officials haven't said how the boy, who is in custody, was related to the victims.
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."
President Biden's late exit from the 2024 campaign has put this election season into overdrive. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett reflects on the recent shifts.
Former President Donald Trump has created a rift in the anti-abortion movement, with some seeing him as a champion and others perceiving him as a traitor to the cause. NOTUS reporter Oriana González joins to discuss.
Some Gold Star families are defending former President Donald Trump amid the controversy over his visit to Arlington National Cemetery. Several of them are also criticizing Vice President Kamala Harris in an ad from the Trump campaign. CBS News Confirmed verification producer James LaPorta has details.
A New York man has been sentenced to 13 months in prison for making more than 12,000 harassing and threatening phone calls to congressional offices. Among the many threats, prosecutors say he told one congressional staffer that he was going to kill them. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on the increased threats against lawmakers.
Massive protests erupted in Israel demanding a cease-fire after six hostages were found dead in the Gaza Strip. It comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains defiant in the face of growing pressure abroad. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports, and Michael Singh, manager director of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, joins to discuss.