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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.
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New York City has declared a state of emergency due to the spike in migrant arrivals to the city. There are currently more than 61,000 people in its shelter system, a city record. It comes as asylum seekers are bused from the U.S.-Mexico border. Yaritza Mendez with the "Make the Road New York" organization, joined CBS News to discuss the crisis.
The stock market tumbled Friday after a stronger-than-expected September jobs report, creating fears among investors that it could lead to yet another rate hike by the Federal Reserve. Colby Smith, U.S. economics editor for the Financial Times, joined Catherine Herridge to discuss what the report could mean to the U.S. economy.
The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District announced Friday that it has suspended its entire police department, more than four months after the mass shooting at Robb Elementary took the lives of 19 children and two teachers. Zach Despart, a politics reporter for The Texas Tribune, discussed the situation with Catherine Herridge.
In an interview Friday with CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge, Kellyanne Conway, former top adviser to former President Trump, said that Trump could be a presidential candidate by the end of the year.
Western leaders are accusing Russia of deliberately sabotaging Europe's Nord Stream pipelines. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent, and "Face the Nation" moderator, Margaret Brennan, discusses the situation.
Ian slammed into South Carolina as a Category 1 hurricane Friday. It ripped apart piers and flooded neighborhoods with life-threatening storm surge. It has since weakened to a post-tropical storm. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on the latest.
According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year mortgage rate in the U.S. has risen to 6.7%, the highest since 2007. Jessica Lautz, vice president of demographics and behavioral insights at the National Association of Realtors, joined CBS News to provide some advice for new homebuyers.
The U.S. Coast Guard is working to survey the damage left behind by Hurricane Ian and rescue people who remain stranded. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca rode along with Coast Guard members Friday to better understand what goes into the recovery efforts.
The number of fatalities in Florida from Hurricane Ian is continuing to rise as officials begin to assess the destruction left in its wake. Search and rescue teams are working to evacuate Sanibel and Captiva islands after the causeway leading to the area collapsed. Meanwhile, the majority of Fort Myers, Florida, remained without water and power Friday. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Marc Short, an aide to former Vice President Mike Pence, speaks to CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge about the FBI search at Mar-a-Lago and Pence's potential presidential ambitions.
It was another disappointing week for the stock market with all major indices in the red. CBS News' Catherine Herridge speaks with Yahoo Finance reporter Alexandra Semenova about what we might expect in the coming weeks.
CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan joins CBS News' Catherine Herridge to discuss this week's edition of "Face the Nation." They break down the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate hike and preview an upcoming exclusive interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The United Nations is warning of a health disaster in portions of Pakistan that were hit by deadly floods. Joe English, an emergency communication specialist at UNICEF, joined CBS News' Catherine Herridge to discuss the dire situation.
Doug Jensen, who was accused of chasing a police officer during the Jan. 6 insurrection, was convicted on all seven counts. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins CBS News to discuss the trial and the latest in the Jan. 6 investigation.
It has been a trying week for the stock market and investors, with all major indices in the red on Friday. Hope King, business reporter for Axios, discusses what may be coming next, and how you can protect your money.
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.
Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu says he will not "give in to pressure" to agree to a truce in the war with Hamas.
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.
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.
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.
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."
Throughout history, there have been several notable spills -- oil in the ocean, molasses in Boston, and the New York Times reminds us Tuesday of the legacy of the Great Lego Spill of 1997.
Tennis fans are flocking to Queens, New York, in record numbers to grab seats at the 2024 U.S. Open tournament. The tournament last week saw more than 75,000 fans on average per day.
Tipping feels like a growing part of our daily life, and the numbers support this. According to the payroll processing firm Gusto, 6.5% of American retailers currently accept tips, which is nearly twice the amount recorded in 2019. Michael Lynn, a professor at the Cornell School of Hotel Administration, joins to discuss.
The last time a far-right party won an election in Germany, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the New Deal, and the world saw the creation of FM radio. On Monday, a new far-right group made gains in the country after state elections.
We're just about two months away from Election Day, but in some states, legal fights over the race have already started. In Georgia, the Republican-controlled State Election Board has passed a rule that will allow election officials to conduct "reasonable inquiries" before certifying results. Democrats are suing to block it, arguing that the bar for these "reasonable" inquiries isn't clearly set and could allow any one board member to block the certification of election results for any reason. CBS News election law contributor David Becker joins to discuss.