9/24: CBS Evening News
Florida's Big Bend region braces for another hurricane; Johnny Cash statue unveiled in U.S. Capitol
A statue of country music legend Johnny Cash has been unveiled in the U.S. Capitol. Members of Cash's family were on hand for the ceremony in Emancipation Hall.
A 92-year-old Los Angeles woman became the target of overseas scammers, who convinced her to put her life savings into gold and then hand the precious metal over. Now, her daughter is looking to hold the bank that allowed the transactions responsible. Jim Axelrod reports.
Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre revealed Tuesday he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. He made the announcement while testifying on Capitol Hill about a welfare scandal in which he is accused of improperly using his connections to secure money for himself and his alma mater. Favre has denied all wrongdoing and paid back more than $1 million to the state. Omar Villafranca has more.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are both highlighting their economic proposals in campaign stops this week. Robert Costa has the details on both candidates' plans.
President Biden on Tuesday delivered his final address to the United Nations General Assembly. He pushed for Israel and Hamas to accept a cease-fire deal while also urging peace in several other conflicts actoss the globe. Weijia Jiang reports.
Israel struck southern Lebanon multiple times again on Tuesday and Hezbollah fired rockets into northern Israel in response, with the Iran-backed group vowing to keep launching rockets until the war in Gaza ends. Officials in Lebanon say more than 500 people, including 50 children, have been killed since Monday as fears of an all-out war on Israel's northern border continue to grow. Imtiaz Tyab and Chris Livesay have more.
Tropical Storm Helene is churning in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to hit the Florida coast in the next few days, possibly as a major Category 3 hurricane. Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.
Helene could become the second hurricane to make landfall over Florida's Big Bend region this year. Jason Allen takes a look at how the state and local residents are preparing for the storm.
Scammers revel in cash as billions slip past U.S. banking safeguards.
Maps show possible storm surge, rainfall levels and more as Tropical Storm Helene makes its way north.
The Gulf Coast is bracing for a major hurricane landfall late this week as Tropical Storm Helene is forecast to rapidly intensify into a Category 3 storm and strike the Florida coast.
Hezbollah continues firing rockets and drones at Israel as Lebanese officials say almost 560 people have been killed by Israeli airstrikes.
"I know many look at the world today and see difficulties and react with despair," President Biden said before the United Nations General Assemby. "But I do not."
Research shows 70% of Americans think global warming will hurt future generations and 62% say Congress should do more about it. Why do many elected officials vote against efforts to combat climate change?
Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect in the apparent assassination attempt on Trump, was charged with two federal firearms offenses.
Lebanese officials say more than 490 people have been killed as Israel warns residents it's targeting Hezbollah weapons hidden in homes.
Less than 10% of plastics in the U.S. are recycled.
In Alabama, we visit the ball field where the late Willie Mays made his professional debut, and look into today’s efforts to increase Black representation in baseball. Then in Illinois, we speak with basketball legend Dwyane Wade about his decision to become a part owner of the WNBA’s Chicago Sky. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
With home prices and interest rates remaining stubbornly high, many people who believe they will never be able to afford a home are turning to built-to-rent communities. Kris Van Cleave explains.
A group of about 30 Americans with diverse political leanings recently embarked on a rafting trip along a North Carolina river. The goal of the journey wasn't to change minds or persuade anyone to any point of view, but simply to forge connections across a seemingly widening divide. Major Garrett has the story.
In North Carolina, we tour an aviation museum newly re-named after Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, the pilot responsible for the 2009 Miracle on the Hudson. And in California, we take to the sky with an elite group of firefighters called "smokejumpers" who are called to battle flames in remote areas. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
Genealogist Frazine Taylor of Montgomery, Alabama, made it her life's work to help African American families piece together their history, sifting through records where humans are identified only by numbers, names are misspelled and racially segregated records leave holes in family trees. James Brown pays tribute to her extraordinary accomplishments.
In this episode of "Person to Person,” “CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell conducted the first television interview with Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson since she was confirmed to the high court.
In this episode of "Person to Person with Norah O'Donnell," O'Donnell speaks with CVS Health CEO and author Karen Lynch about her life and career.
In this episode of Person to Person with Norah O’Donnell, O’Donnell speaks with author and professor Adam Grant about his newest book, as he discusses unlocking your hidden potential.
In this episode of Person to Person with Norah O’Donnell, O’Donnell speaks with author and professor Arthur Brooks about his partnership with Oprah Winfrey and the key to living a happier life.
In this episode of Person to Person with Norah O’Donnell, O’Donnell speaks with Senator Mitt Romney about his place in the Republican party, his family’s influence and what’s next for him in politics.
When Francis Apraku saw the Jeep Wrangler in the school parking lot, he said the gesture brought him to his knees.
David Hobbs felt as if his "life was over" when he was arrested in 2019 for breaking into a backyard shed dressed as "Captain America." But a childhood friend came to his aid.
An Alabama state trooper never imagined the advice he gave 20-year-old Abbie Rutledge when he pulled her over for speeding in August 2022 would change the trajectory of her life.
Hazel's beloved pacifier had been with her for years. Her father Jake knew saying goodbye could come with tears and tantrums, so he searched for creative approaches to ease the transition.
When a barefoot woman boarded Jayne Arendt-Verhelst's bus in Minneapolis, she immediately took the shoes off her own feet and gave them to the passenger.
Florida's Big Bend region braces for another hurricane; Johnny Cash statue unveiled in U.S. Capitol
Lebanon sees deadliest day of conflict since 2006 amid Israeli strikes; Why 19th Amendment, women's suffrage law, will be added to National Archives Rotunda
Expulsion of 2 Tennessee lawmakers draws major condemnation; Maine school custodian helps turn chess team into a real-life “Queen's Gambit”
3 Tennessee lawmakers face expulsion from state House over gun control protests; Honda recalls more than a half-million CR-Vs due to potential rust
FBI searched Trump's home for suspected classified material; Wrestling program teaches kids skills on and off the mat
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.