CBS Evening News, August 26th, 2020
Residents flee as Hurricane Laura takes aim at the Gulf Coast; Voting pioneers honored as U.S. marks 100 years of 19th Amendment
Residents flee as Hurricane Laura takes aim at the Gulf Coast; Voting pioneers honored as U.S. marks 100 years of 19th Amendment
Hurricane Laura, now upgraded to a Category 3 storm, is poised to make landfall along the Gulf Coast within 24 hours. Thousands of people are evacuating from the island city of Galveston, Texas, and low-lying areas of Louisiana. Officials warn it could touch down as a Category 3 or even Category 4 storm. WCBS TV chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn shares what to expect.
Hurricane Laura has already prompted more than 500,000 people to evacuate across the Gulf Coast. The system is expected to make landfall overnight as a Category 3 hurricane after killing nearly two dozen people as it tore through the Caribbean as a tropical storm earlier this week. Mireya Villarreal reports from Beaumont, Texas.
Forecasters say Hurricane Laura is unique because it is gaining strength so quickly and could unleash a surge of seawater more than 10 feet high when it makes landfall. Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.
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Forecasters say Hurricane Laura could pack winds of 115 mph and storm surge higher than one-story homes. Some 17.5 million people are in its possible path.
Tropical storms Laura and Marco could hit just a few hundred miles apart within 48 hours of each other.
Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura are expected to make landfall this week amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Tropical Storm Marco could be first to make landfall with now-Tropical Storm Laura a couple of days behind, likely as powerful hurricane.
Hurricane Marco is barreling toward the Gulf Coast with Tropical Storm Laura not far behind. It could be a historic and devastating one-two punch with both making landfall this week, just days apart and miles from each other. Janet Shamlian reports.
The Gulf Coast is preparing for back-to-back storms expected to hit next week. Jeff Berardelli has more.
Millions of Americans are on high alert along the Gulf Coast as two tropical storms are threatening to make landfall in the coming days. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli has more.
Both systems are forecast to make landfall next week along the Gulf Coast, one day apart and miles from each other.
Tropical Storm Laura is shifting course as a second system also churns towards the Gulf of Mexico.
Two powerful storms are threatening to slam into the U.S. next week. Lonnie Quinn reports.
Little is known about the mysterious holes at the bottom of the ocean — but a team of researchers is looking to change that.
Tropical depression that made landfall as tropical storm but rapidly lost punch was still bringing drenching rains to Gulf Coast and beyond.
The storm is expected to slowly strengthen until it makes landfall, expected Sunday night along the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Tropical Storm Cristobal is growing stronger as it churns towards the Gulf Coast, already causing massive mudslides in Mexico and Central America. Louisiana's governor has declared a state of emergency as the system threatens to make landfall late Sunday or early Monday. Jeff Berardelli explains the forecast.
The storm could bring heavy rain to Louisiana and its neighbors this weekend.
"Sunday Morning" attends a concert by migratory songbirds in High Island, Texas, on the Gulf Coast. Videographer: Judith Lehmberg.
Texas officials say the air quality is now safe, but smoke can still be seen coming from the plant.
Flooding rain from Tropical Depression Imelda triggered emergencies overnight near the Gulf Coast of Texas. The storm spawned multiple tornadoes east of Houston Wednesday. The clean-up began shortly after the storm passed. Imelda has already dumped up to a foot of rain in Houston and up to 22 inches of rain has fallen overall. One town has seen roughly 20 inches of rain since Tuesday. Janet Shamlian reports.
A massive storm battering the Gulf Coast is just one of three potentially dangerous weather systems being followed by meteorologists Wednesday. Hurricane Humberto is a powerful, category three storm that's approaching Bermuda. Tropical storm Jerry is expected to strengthen into a hurricane later this week. And flash flood watches are in effect from southeastern Texas up through Louisiana, as tropical depression Imelda pushes inland. Jeff Berardelli has the latest forecast.
Twelve life-size statues honoring military veterans called the Circle of Heroes opened this week off the Gulf Coast of Florida. It sits 40 feet underwater, at the bottom of the sea. Twelve more statues will be installed next year, completing the 100-foot circle.
Banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grapple with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
Two senior House Democrats believe Biden could leave the 2024 presidential race within days after a pressure campaign from top Democratic lawmakers.
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CBS News is fact checking statements made by GOP speakers on the fourth and final night of the 2024 RNC, when Donald Trump addresses the convention.
Weisselberg was sentenced in April to five months in Rikers Island, in line with a plea agreement over his alleged perjury in a 2023 civil fraud case.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Sandra Hemme, now 64, had been serving a life sentence after she was twice convicted of murder in the death of library worker Patricia Jeschke.
Israel's military says a drone attack launched from Yemen has killed 1 person in Tel Aviv and left at least 8 others wounded.
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Officer Daniel Auderer was heard laughing after stating Jaahnavi Kandula was dead, saying her young life had "limited value."
Sandra Hemme, now 64, had been serving a life sentence after she was twice convicted of murder in the death of library worker Patricia Jeschke.
Trump officially became the GOP's 2024 presidential nominee at the Republican National Convention. Here are the top highlights.
Although Donald Trump vows to bring U.S. prices down "very quickly," some economists say his policies could rekindle inflation. Here's what to know.
Some of traditionally liberal Silicon Valley's biggest names are backing Trump.
Although Donald Trump vows to bring U.S. prices down "very quickly," some economists say his policies could rekindle inflation. Here's what to know.
Cash, cars and even cows are just a few ways some nations reward their medal-winning Olympic athletes.
Bissell says it has received more than 150 reports of burn injuries from recalled product. Here's how consumers can get a refund.
John Deere & Co. says the farm equipment maker will no longer participate in "social or cultural awareness" events.
Weisselberg was sentenced in April to five months in Rikers Island, in line with a plea agreement over his alleged perjury in a 2023 civil fraud case.
Trump officially became the GOP's 2024 presidential nominee at the Republican National Convention. Here are the top highlights.
Some of traditionally liberal Silicon Valley's biggest names are backing Trump.
Although Donald Trump vows to bring U.S. prices down "very quickly," some economists say his policies could rekindle inflation. Here's what to know.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
The now-recalled Diamond Shruumz gummies had been sold legally, but testing found they contained an illegal controlled substance.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
President Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, prompting an array of questions about his health and condition. Here's what we know so far.
Public safety and health care organizations are using drones to speed up lifesaving treatment during medical emergencies in which every second counts.
For years, Tennessee has required anyone convicted of prostitution while HIV-positive to register as a sex offender for life. To settle discrimination suits, the state has agreed to reverse course.
What to know as banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grapple with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
Israel's military says a drone attack launched from Yemen has killed 1 person in Tel Aviv and left at least 8 others wounded.
Far-right Israeli official Itamar Ben-Gvir paid a controversial visit to a contested holy site as a rights group details alleged Hamas war crimes.
The cubs - a female named Tochka and a male named Timur - explored their enclosure together with their mother, 13-year-old Katinka.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
Legendary comedian Bob Newhart, known for his trademark deadpan delivery, has died at the age of 94.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
After nearly four years of legal disputes, renowned wedding dress designer Hayley Paige has regained the right to use her name and control of social media accounts.
Emmy award-winning actor Sheryl Lee Ralph joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new comedy, "The Fabulous Four," and her third Emmy nomination for "Abbott Elementary."
Oprah Winfrey selected "Familiaris" by David Wroblewski as her latest book club pick. Watch the author, David Wroblewski, read an excerpt from his long-awaited follow-up to his bestselling debut, "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle."
What to know as banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grapple with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
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.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Apple users can now download an early version of a new iPhone operating system that will be officially released this fall.
The melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets causes water to move closer to the equator, fattening the planet and slowing its rotation, according to a recent study.
Spade-toothed whales are the world's rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. Until, perhaps, now. One may have washed up onto a New Zealand beach.
Symptoms among the new bird flu cases included "fever, chills, coughing and sore throat/runny nose," alongside pink eye and eye tearing, a CDC spokesperson confirmed Monday.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
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A man who authorities have described as a dangerous pedophile was arrested in Georgia, nearly 30 years after he fled an Oregon prison.
Sonya Massey was killed after Sangamon County deputies responded to her 911 call about an intruder early on July 6, officials said.
Kayla Wright's body was found in a truck-bed-style toolbox on a sandbar in the Missisquoi River in February.
Keith Edmund Gavin was pronounced dead at 6:32 p.m. CT following a chemical injection at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in Alabama.
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Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
It has been two years since NASA's James Webb telescope gave us a stunning first look at the depth of our universe. To commemorate the achievement, NASA has released new images showing two distant galaxies interacting with each other. Jane Rigby, astrophysicist and a senior project scientist for the Webb telescope at NASA, joins CBS News to discuss.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket suffered a catastrophic engine failure as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit Thursday night, the first time in nearly a decade the rocket has failed. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on that and the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Massive tech outages Friday around the world are impacting airlines, businesses, offices and companies that are using Microsoft software. Apple and Linux systems are working normally. The issues are due to a technical problem that global cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike said it had identified in its software and was working to resolve. CrowdStrike provides antivirus software to Microsoft for its Windows devices. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more.
Former President Donald Trump made a dramatic entrance on the final night of the 2024 Republican National Convention, walking on stage with his last name behind him in bright lights.
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Melania Trump made her first appearance at the 2024 Republican National Convention on Thursday night. The former first lady has been largely absent from the campaign trail this election cycle. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell leads special coverage.
Former President Donald Trump closed Day 4 of the 2024 Republican National Convention with a speech, his first major public remarks since the assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania campaign rally. Watch his full remarks.