9/20: CBS News Weekender
Lana Zak reports on a new Georgia election rule on hand-counting ballots, how energy companies are paying billions of dollars to advertise in sports, and how much is too much on the journey for the perfect night's sleep.
Clinical psychologist Dr. Thea Gallagher joins CBS News to discuss examples of toxic positivity in the workplace and how it can impact the job environment.
Houthi rebel groups claim to have struck and sunk the U.S.S. Dwight D. Eisenhower that protected Red Sea shipping lanes for nine months. However, the ship floats safely on America's shores as the ship's skipper, Captain Christopher Hill, aims to debunk the false claims. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has more.
The Israeli military said it killed a senior Hezbollah commander, Ibrahim Aqil, Friday in a "targeted strike" in Lebanon's capital city. The Iran-backed militant group confirmed Aqil's death. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd discusses the situation in the Middle East and what's on the agenda at the United Nations General Assembly.
The Georgia State Election Board voted Friday to require each precinct to hand-count the amount of ballots on election night. Georgia's Republican secretary of state and many Democrats have said the move could lead to chaos in November. CBS News election law contributor David Becker breaks down the new rule and what it could mean for the 2024 election.
A new Secret Service report released Friday detailed several communication failures that hindered the agents assigned to protect former President Donald Trump during the July rally where he was shot and wounded. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga has the details.
Voters in Minnesota, South Dakota and Virginia lined up to fill out their 2024 ballots in person on Friday. CBS News' Natalie Brand is on the ground in the Old Dominion state.
Better sleep, and how to get "perfect" sleep, have been trending on social media recently as a practice called "sleepmaxxing" or "sleep optimization." Sleep scientist Vanessa Hill joins CBS News to unpack people's quest for a good rest.
The head of the United Nations wants the fossil fuel industry banned from advertising, arguing its practices threaten the health and safety of people everywhere by driving climate change. Sports leagues are among the top recipients of fossil fuel cash, according to two new studies. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to discuss.
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is refusing to get out of the state's gubernatorial race amid a swirling controversy over his alleged comments on a porn site. A CNN investigation reports the Republican candidate used racist and incendiary language online more than a decade ago. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest on the fallout.
Tensions are escalating in the Middle East after the Israeli military carried out a strike in Lebanon's capital Friday. The IDF claims the attack targeted a senior Hezbollah commander. BBC correspondent Daniel De Simone reports from Beirut.
Vice President Kamala Harris made stops in Georgia and Wisconsin Friday, delivering a reproductive rights message with male voters in mind. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the details.
Week two of the 2024 NFL season is already underway after Thursday night's AFC East showdown between the Dolphins and Bills. Looking ahead to this Sunday, 28 teams will take the field. CBS Sports NFL analyst Amy Trask joins to preview the matchups.
In 1981, four people were brutally murdered in the drug house of the Wonderland Gang in Los Angeles. A new MGM+ docuseries, "The Wonderland Massacre & the Secret History of Hollywood," goes into the unsolved case. Executive producer Michael Connelly and director Alison Ellwood join CBS News to discuss the making of the series.
If the upcoming election is making you anxious, you're not alone. According to the American Psychiatric Association, 73% of American adults say they feel anxiety regarding the 2024 election. Dr. Sue Varma, a practicing psychiatrist, joins CBS News to share ways you can manage that stress.
U.S. security officials have warned voters to stay vigilant for false information ahead of the 2024 election. Chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and the CBS News Confirmed team take a look at the way misinformation spreads online, and how you can tell fact from fiction.
Helene strengthened into a hurricane as it was leaving the Caribbean Sea on a path for Florida's Gulf Coast.
The Israeli commander in charge of operations against Hezbollah says his troops "must be fully prepared for maneuvers and action."
Submersible pilot and designer Karl Stanley said he felt the implosion ultimately stemmed from Stockton Rush's desire to leave his mark on history.
The report cited a lack of a chain of command, poor coordination with state and local law enforcement, inadequate resources and equipment and failure to ensure Trump's safety.
The House is set to vote Wednesday on a stopgap measure to keep the government funded for three months.
Maps show possible storm surge, rainfall levels and more as Hurricane Helene makes its way north.
The court found "substantial and scientifically credible evidence" of fluoride's risk but stopped short of concluding fluoride is harmful to public health.
Sheriff Shawn "Mickey" Stines made his first court appearance in the fatal shooting of District Judge Kevin Mullins on Wednesday.
Jeff Smith nearly died in 2019 after hitting a Black Hawk helicopter that was parked on a Massachusetts trail.
Sheriff Shawn "Mickey" Stines made his first court appearance in the fatal shooting of District Judge Kevin Mullins on Wednesday.
Video shows the moment an Outer Banks home collapsed into the sea, the 10th house collapse in four years.
The court found "substantial and scientifically credible evidence" of fluoride's risk but stopped short of concluding fluoride is harmful to public health.
Helene strengthened into a hurricane as it was leaving the Caribbean Sea on a path for Florida's Gulf Coast.
Jeff Smith nearly died in 2019 after hitting a Black Hawk helicopter that was parked on a Massachusetts trail.
Dubuque fraud fighters say they blocked $10 million from reaching scammers last year.
Invitation Homes advertised rental rates without disclosing monthly "junk fees" of up to $1,700 a year, FTC alleges.
Ellison, a former top executive for Sam Bankman-Friend's crypto hedge fund, was sentenced Tuesday for fraud.
Visa exploits its market dominance to stifle competition, costing consumers and merchants billions in extra fees, feds allege in a lawsuit.
Olive Garden's same-restaurant sales dropped in its most recent quarter. Now, it's tweaking its menu.
A Yale poll found two-thirds of Americans say they're worried about climate change. Answer questions from the survey to see how your views compare to others in your area and the nation.
The House is set to vote Wednesday on a stopgap measure to keep the government funded for three months.
Democratic congressional hopefuls in California are highlighting the anti-abortion records of vulnerable Republican incumbents, many of whom have moderated their stances ahead of the election.
The report cited a lack of a chain of command, poor coordination with state and local law enforcement, inadequate resources and equipment and failure to ensure Trump's safety.
Suspect Ryan Routh was charged last week with two federal firearms charges after allegedly targeting former President Donald Trump.
The court found "substantial and scientifically credible evidence" of fluoride's risk but stopped short of concluding fluoride is harmful to public health.
Democratic congressional hopefuls in California are highlighting the anti-abortion records of vulnerable Republican incumbents, many of whom have moderated their stances ahead of the election.
The latest CDC survey found 4 in 10 adults in the U.S. were obese. A map shows the states with the highest and lowest rates.
What to know about the "optimal time" to get vaccinated against the flu — and how the FluMist nasal spray stacks up to the traditional shot.
Three of the 12 Tufts University men's lacrosse players are still in the hospital following a workout with a Navy SEAL trainee last week.
The Israeli commander in charge of operations against Hezbollah says his troops "must be fully prepared for maneuvers and action."
At just 9 months old, Pesto the baby king penguin weighs more than both his parents combined: "Our chonky king."
The U.S. sanctioned two Mexican businesses for allegedly using proceeds of fentanyl trafficking to finance their operations tied to the Sinaloa cartel.
The U.S. Navy Big Horn replenishment ship ran aground off Oman as it supported the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, deployed to back Israel.
A new arrangement will soon allow American citizens to visit Qatar for longer periods of time and give Qataris access to visa-free travel to the U.S. for tourism or business.
Lance Bass, best known as a member of NSYNC, celebrates his love for Halloween with the release of his new children's book "Trick or Treat on Scary Street." He joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss how his family is celebrating the holiday and the possibility of an NSYNC reunion.
Country music star Mickey Guyton, who made history as the first Black woman nominated for Best Country Solo Performance at the Grammys, shares an exclusive clip from her upcoming music video for "House on Fire."
CBS News found the song has been used in more than 4,500 TikTok videos alone, with some users believing it's a song released by Bieber.
Kristen Bell returns to romantic comedies in Netflix's "Nobody Wants This," playing a podcast host navigating modern dating challenges.
In Netflix's "Nobody Wants This," Kristen Bell stars as a relationship podcast host who develops feelings for an unconventional rabbi. Bell joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her role, working with Adam Brody and her love for romantic comedies.
CBS News found the song has been used in more than 4,500 TikTok videos alone, with some users believing it's a song released by Bieber.
In an appearance on Capitol Hill, senior executive is set to deliver an apology for IT meltdown behind mid-July havoc.
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.
A tired face with bags under its eyes is among eight new emoji to appear on smartphones and computers late this year.
Commerce Department says it is taking proactive steps to keep Chinese and Russian-manufactured technologies off American roads.
Some of California's Democratic state politicians say they are voting against clean energy measures and climate legislation for economic reasons connected to their constituents. CBS News Sacramento's Julie Watts reports.
One of the main points of discussion for world leaders meeting at this week's United Nations General Assembly is climate change. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Joe Holden and CBS News Colorado reporter Shaun Boyd discuss the impact and how it affects voters.
Fracking has become a big talking point in the presidential election. But while it has helped boost U.S. energy production, studies have shown it's also linked to a number of environmental and human health issues, including childhood leukemia. Here's what to know.
The Australasian narrow-nosed spookfish has a bulging black eyes and a wispy tail.
Hurricane John's rapid intensification forced Mexico's Pacific tourist hubs of Acapulco and Puerto Escondido to brace quickly for a Category 3 storm.
Travis Mullis was put to death Tuesday evening for killing his 3-month-old son more than 16 years ago.
The Justice Department has confirmed that federal prosecutors are charging Ryan Routh with the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump. Police arrested Routh on Sept. 15 after a Secret Service agent allegedly spotted him with a high-powered rifle at a Trump-owned golf course. Routh was already facing two federal firearms charges in connection with the incident.
Suspect Ryan Routh was charged last week with two federal firearms charges after allegedly targeting former President Donald Trump.
The "Sarco" capsule is designed to allow a person sitting inside to push a button that injects nitrogen gas into the sealed chamber.
Oran Routh was arrested after authorities searched his home "in connection with an investigation unrelated to child exploitation."
The Soyuz landing in Kazakhstan sets the stage for launch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon flight to the space station Thursday.
For the next two months, Earth will have a "mini-moon" when a small asteroid temporarily orbits the planet. Scientists say the asteroid, which is only 33 feet long, will enter Earth's gravity in a horseshoe orbit September 29 before leaving on November 25. Most people won't get a glimpse of this mini-moon though, it's too small to see without professional equipment.
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
NASA's "Hidden Figures," whose work helped put men on the moon, were honored Wednesday in a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony.
The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17.
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.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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?
Hurricane Helene is expected to grow stronger on its path above Florida's Gulf Coast. Helene is expected to bring large storm surge, high winds and flooding rains to many parts of the state. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
Some of California's Democratic state politicians say they are voting against clean energy measures and climate legislation for economic reasons connected to their constituents. CBS News Sacramento's Julie Watts reports.
Tropical Storm Helene is gaining strength from warmer waters in the Gulf of Mexico, an effect linked to climate change that appears to make hurricanes and storms more powerful. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist Marina Jurica has more.
Tropical Storm Helene will likely slam Florida and parts of Georgia with strong winds, heavy rains and storm surge in areas bordering the Gulf of Mexico. Jamie Rhome, the deputy director of the National Hurricane Center, joins CBS News with more.
The relationship between unlikability and vote choice isn't as strong for former President Donald Trump as it is for Vice President Kamala Harris, a new CBS News poll shows. CBS News' Libby Cathey and Fin Gomez have more on the data.