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8/30: CBS News Weekender
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President Biden attended the annual COP27 Climate Summit in Egypt Friday. It was his first stop on an international trip that also includes Cambodia and Bali. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joined CBS News to discuss the latest.
Rep. James Comer, the top Republican on the House Oversight and Reform Committee, said Friday that Republicans are prepared to subpoena Hunter Biden if they take control of the House. Comer spoke to CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge.
A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine has found that psychedelic mushrooms could be used to help treat depression symptoms. Dr. Scott Aaronson, one of the study's authors, and the chief science officer at the Institute for Advanced Diagnostics and Therapeutics at Sheppard Pratt, joined Weijia Jiang to discuss the results.
Thousands of Twitter employees have been laid off as Elon Musk overhauls the company. First, CBS News' Carter Evans reports from Los Angeles. Then, Weijia Jiang speaks with Alistair Barr, global tech editor for Business Insider, about the major shake-up.
As the unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.7% last month, hiring across the nation continued to remained robust. Jacob Sonenshine, a markets reporter at Barron's, joined Weijia Jiang on CBS News to discuss what the recent jobs report means for the Federal Reserve's monetary tightening.
Several polls show Democrats have a slight lead in Pennsylvania's Senate and gubernatorial races. Oprah gave a boost to Democratic Senate candidate John Fetterman, endorsing him over his Republican opponent and her former friend, Dr. Mehmet Oz. Plus, President Biden and former President Obama will campaign for Democrats in Philadelphia in a final push before Election Day. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBS News' Weijia Jiang to discuss.
Federal agencies have put out a bulletin warning about potential violent attacks targeting the midterm elections. CBS News chief national affairs and justice correspondent Jeff Pegues discusses what's behind the warning and the potential targets of domestic violence extremists.
Federal officials are warning that China is working to interfere in November's midterm elections. Rachael Levy, director of geopolitical risk at ActiveFence, joined CBS News to discuss the Communist Party's tactics in attempting to influence U.S. politics.
U.S. Capitol Police are conducting a security review, and considering increasing security for congressional leadership, following the Friday morning attack on Paul Pelosi, husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, at their San Francisco home, a source told CBS News. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan discusses the latest.
The husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was violently attacked by an intruder in their San Francisco home Friday morning. The 82-year-old underwent "successful" surgery to repair a skull fracture, according to the speaker's office. Police said he was assaulted with a hammer. Pelosi was in Washington, D.C., at the time of the attack. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott Macfarlane discusses the latest on the attack.
An investigation found that Army Special Forces soldiers in Florida were driving up to three hours round-trip every day to take their kids to child care, or leaving the service altogether. After that investigation, Army Secretary Christine Wormuth announced plans to build a new child development center at Camp Bull Simons. Wormuth speaks exclusively with senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge to discuss the Army's plan.
Elon Musk has taken control of Twitter in a $44 billion acquisition. There's already been a management shake-up within the company. After the deal closed, Musk fired three of Twitter's top executives. CBS' Catherine Herridge spoke with Kali Hays, a senior tech reporter with Business Insider, about other big changes expected for the social media site.
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke with CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge about whether he plans to run for president in 2024.
Clinical psychologist Dr. Ramani Durvasula joins CBS News' Catherine Herridge to discuss how your career can take a toll on your relationship.
European markets have been taking direct hits following the resignation of British Prime Minister Liz Truss. The continent was already facing record-high inflation and interest rate hikes, similar to the U.S. Akin Oyedele, investing deputy editor at Business Insider, joined CBS News' Catherine Herridge to discuss.
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.
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.
A federal judge in Atlanta has ruled that former President Donald Trump and his campaign must stop using the song "Hold On, I'm Coming."
Here's where the mosquito-borne diseases West Nile virus and eastern equine encephalitis are being reported in the U.S. in 2024.
The San Francisco 49ers said Ricky Pearsall was shot in the chest. Pearsall's mother said on social media that a single bullet entered through the right side of his chest and exited out of his back, missing vital organs.
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.
Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, was arrested by the FBI Tuesday morning, the FBI confirmed.
U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein's ruling upends the Republican presidential nominee's plan to move the case to federal court.
A federal judge in Atlanta has ruled that former President Donald Trump and his campaign must stop using the song "Hold On, I'm Coming."
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.
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.
U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein's ruling upends the Republican presidential nominee's plan to move the case to federal court.
A federal judge in Atlanta has ruled that former President Donald Trump and his campaign must stop using the song "Hold On, I'm Coming."
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.
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.
A federal judge in Atlanta has ruled that former President Donald Trump and his campaign must stop using the song "Hold On, I'm Coming."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The San Francisco 49ers said Ricky Pearsall was shot in the chest. Pearsall's mother said on social media that a single bullet entered through the right side of his chest and exited out of his back, missing vital organs.
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.
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."
California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in Rancho Palos Verdes Tuesday after power was shut off to hundreds of residents as a slow-moving landslide accelerates following two years of heavy rain. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Later this week, voters in North Carolina will begin casting the first absentee ballots of the 2024 presidential election, though Election Day is still about two months away. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has more.
Ukrainian officials confirmed Tuesday that Russian airstrikes destroyed a military academy in the eastern town of Poltava, killing more than 50 people. It appears to be one of the deadliest strikes carried out by Russia since it began its invasion over two years ago. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has the latest.
The U.S. has indicted six senior Hamas leaders over their involvement in the Oct. 7 attack on Israel. Hamas' top leadership is accused of planning, supporting and praising the attacks, according to a criminal complaint from the Justice Department. Attorney General Merrick Garland said Tuesday the Justice Department "has a long memory" and will continue pursuing "the terrorists responsible for murdering Americans." Jon Alterman, senior vice president at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins to discuss.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency as a slow-moving landslide threatens the city of Rancho Palos Verdes. Evacuations have been ordered and electricity has been cut off to prevent fires. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.