9/17: CBS Evening News
Hundreds of pagers explode in Lebanon and Syria; World War I memorial unveiled in Washington, D.C.
The women who contributed to NASA's success in the space race were recognized with the Congressional Gold Medal Wednesday, the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress. They included the four Black women who became known as the "Hidden Figures."
New crash tests indicate the safety infrastructure lining the nation's roads may not be strong enough to handle impacts from some electric vehicles, which tend to be heavier than their gas-powered counterparts. Kris Van Cleave has details.
Due to a nationwide shortage, many prospective homeowners have been unable to get into the home of their dreams. A growing nationwide coalition of pro-housing advocates part of the "YIMBY" movement believe more building density can solve the problem. Ash-har Quraishi explains.
In the wake of the second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the Secret Service said Trump is now receiving the highest level of protection offered by the agency, the same level as a sitting president. Nikole Killion has more from Long Island, New York, where Trump is holding a rally.
Hezbollah militants in Lebanon were targeted in two large-scale and sophisticated attacks this week. Margaret Brennan takes a look at the possible implications of those attacks on cease-fire talks in the Israel-Hamas war, and on the Middle East as a whole.
Disgraced hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs was denied bail Wednesday by a second judge in his federal sex trafficking case in New York. The 54-year-old had offered to post a $50 million bond so he could be released to home detention. Jericka Duncan has more.
The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by half a percentage point Wednesday, more than expected. It's the first rate cut since the pandemic in 2020, and the largest cut since the 2008 financial crisis. Jo Ling Kent has more on what the move means.
Former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, continue to blame Democrats for the alleged attempt on the former president's life, despite continued heightened rhetoric from both of them. Vice President Kamala Harris, meanwhile, is blasting her opponents for their amplification of baseless claims about Haitian immigrants in Ohio. Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Lebanese officials say more handheld devices exploded a day after thousands of pagers carried by Hezbollah members blew up in an attack blamed on Israel.
The Fed's decision will lower borrowing costs from a 23-year high as the central bank pivots to shoring up economic growth.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing three charges, including sex trafficking, stemming from an investigation by federal authorities.
Some cities and states are throwing out single-family zoning to increase density and create more affordable housing.
Thousands of people were wounded when Hezbollah members' pagers exploded in the Iran-backed group's Beirut and south Lebanon strongholds.
Sean "Diddy" Combs pleaded not guilty to federal charges on Tuesday after he was taken into custody in New York.
A group of about 30 rafters probed the limits of political estrangement on the Nantahala River.
Meta bills the new Instagram service as having built-in protections for teens that give parents peace of mind.
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to a National Association of Black Journalists panel in Philadelphia on Tuesday.
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.
Since 2020, about 15,000 Haitians have settled in Springfield, Ohio. And while Ohio's governor says most of them are hardworking people escaping violence, that's not how former President Donald Trump described them during Tuesday night's debate. Lilia Luciano has more.
Election officials from four battleground states tell Major Garrett they've been dealing with an increasing number of threats in recent weeks. They also discussed election myths they wished they could dispel and how they're preparing for possible problems on Election Day.
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.
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.
Janine Oberrotman, 98, and Dhilan Stanley, 14, met a little over a year ago at the Illinois Holocaust Museum, and it was friendship at first listen.
Hundreds of pagers explode in Lebanon and Syria; World War I memorial unveiled in Washington, D.C.
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
FBI executes search warrant at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort; Drivers flip used cars for profit as auto prices rise
Samson Lucas Bariah Fussner, 28, was fatally shot after he opened fire with a semiautomatic rifle at Yellowstone National Park.
Six former officers, who were members of a self-proclaimed "Goon Squad," were sentenced to decades in prison for torturing two Black men.
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the 2023 News & Documentary Emmy-winner for Outstanding Recorded News Program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Donald Trump has vowed not to sell his Trump Media shares after a lock-up period expires Thursday. The company's shares are down 81% from their peak.
A district judge was shot and killed inside the Letcher County Courthouse in Whitesburg, Kentucky, the governor said.
Donald Trump has vowed not to sell his Trump Media shares after a lock-up period expires Thursday. The company's shares are down 81% from their peak.
Amazon isn't the first company to take a hardline approach to in-person work, but its new policy is one of the most rigid.
Kokiak Cakes recalls boxes of Power Waffles Buttermilk & Vanilla 40-count with use-by dates of Jan. 10, 2026.
Meat processor's marketing of industrial beef products as "climate-smart" misleads consumers, environmental group alleges.
Here are five tips on how to avoid falling for housing scams, and being duped out of thousands of dollars.
Six former officers, who were members of a self-proclaimed "Goon Squad," were sentenced to decades in prison for torturing two Black men.
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson posted a slew of incendiary, explicit and racist comments on a pornographic website more than a decade ago, according to CNN.
Sen. Lindsey Graham said it's "very reasonable" for Nebraska to push for a change to its electoral vote system because the election could come down to a single electoral vote.
FTC Chair Lina Khan says tech giants such as Meta and Google "endanger people's privacy" and "expose them to a host of harms."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to be among just a small handful of global political leaders to meet with both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump next week.
Many of the pertussis infections have been reported in older children and adults.
Kokiak Cakes recalls boxes of Power Waffles Buttermilk & Vanilla 40-count with use-by dates of Jan. 10, 2026.
Meat processor's marketing of industrial beef products as "climate-smart" misleads consumers, environmental group alleges.
Teva will stop selling the painkillers on September 30.
Australia, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom were ranked the highest overall, according to the Commonwealth Fund report.
Recent attacks targeting Hezbollah members with exploding pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon may seem to be the stuff of spy novels, but the implications are very real.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to be among just a small handful of global political leaders to meet with both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump next week.
George Ridgway found one of the largest caches of Roman and Iron Age coins in England.
Billionaire Tatyana Bakalchuk released a tearful message, saying her husband led an armed raid into the Wildberries offices.
Concern over a possible full-scale Israel-Hezbollah war grows as the two sides trade new fire, Hezbollah's leader accuses Israel of crossing "red lines."
Scarlett Johansson compares the physical demands of voicing Elita-1 in Transformers One to her decade-long work as Black Widow in "The Avengers."
MrBeast's production company, along with Amazon Studios, is facing a lawsuit involving contestants from the reality show "Beast Games."
United said demand for its flights surges wherever Taylor Swift jets off to for her next concert.
Oscar-nominated Scarlett Johansson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her role as Elita-1 in "Transformers One" and her career.
Preview: In a rare extensive interview to air on "CBS Sunday Morning" Sept. 22, Eddie Vedder and bass player Jeff Ament open up about the legendary band's founding.
Craigslist founder says the U.S. is in the midst of a cyberwar and "the fight is on our own shores."
Guardrails on U.S. roads are typically tested against vehicles weighing up to 5,000 lbs. However, many electric vehicles weigh up to 30% more than that, raising safety concerns on whether guardrails would hold up in a collision.
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.
Instagram's parent company, Meta, launched their new Teen Accounts that offers a more limited experience for the platform's younger users to address concerns over social media's impact on kids. Everyone under the age of 16 will automatically migrate to the new service. Dr. Joel Stoddard, associate psychiatry professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, joins CBS News to discuss.
Instagram announced Tuesday that it will be rolling out new protected accounts for people under 18. The accounts will automatically be private and can only receive messages from people they follow. Jo Ling Kent spoke with parents and Meta's safety chief about the changes.
The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17.
The cost of insuring your home is going up, and some homes are "essentially uninsurable" due to rising climate change risks. In Nebraska, the most expensive state for premiums, the cost is nearly $3,400 above the national average to insure a home. And it's all happening as extreme weather events increase in frequency and intensity, jeopardizing people's homes and their ability to financially recover afterward.
A tsunami stemming from a landslide was behind a surprising seismic event last year that shook the earth for nine days, researchers said.
The spacewalkers tested new SpaceX-designed pressure suits that could eventually be used by civilian astronauts on the moon and Mars.
Record-high temperatures have hit several areas of California, Arizona and Oregon since Friday, extending the fire season and creating drier conditions that make wildfires spread faster. The Line Fire in Southern California has grown past 21,000 acres, roughly half the size of Washington, D.C. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
Six former officers, who were members of a self-proclaimed "Goon Squad," were sentenced to decades in prison for torturing two Black men.
One correctional officer was stabbed 12 times and four others were also injured inside the Souza Baranowski Correctional Center, according to officials. CBS News Boston's Beth Germano has more.
A former CIA officer was sentenced to 30 years in prison for heinous crimes against more than two dozen women around the world. Some of Brian Jeffrey Raymond's victims appeared in court for his sentencing.
Billionaire Tatyana Bakalchuk released a tearful message, saying her husband led an armed raid into the Wildberries offices.
Five unnamed contestants in the upcoming Amazon reality show "Beast Games" are alleging MrBeast's production company and Amazon Studios create a "toxic and hostile" environment that "laid the groundwork" for sexual harassment.
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.
Four SpaceX astronauts safely splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday. The Polaris Dawn crew completed the first-ever commercial spacewalk during their historic mission and tested a new type of spacesuit.
The groundbreaking commercial space mission known as Polaris Dawn successfully splashed down early Sunday morning. The historic five-day mission, flown by tech billionaire Jared Isaacman and three crew mates, included the first ever commercial spacewalk.
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?
A new 911 video call tool could help save lives. The technology is being previewed in Pennsylvania and Texas. Terry Goswick, the executive director of the North Texas Emergency Communications Center, joins CBS News with more on the developing tool.
The White House has not weighed in on reports of Iran hacking the Trump campaign for sensitive information that apparently was offered to President Biden's campaign in the summer. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
One correctional officer was stabbed 12 times and four others were also injured inside the Souza Baranowski Correctional Center, according to officials. CBS News Boston's Beth Germano has more.
Former President Donald Trump is courting Jewish voters and will attend an event on fighting antisemitism taking place in Washington D.C. This comes as tensions between Israel and Hezbollah rise in the Middle East. CBS News political director Fin Gómez.
It is uncharted territory in the conflict between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group after a deadly string of explosions affecting pagers and other devices in Lebanon reportedly killed several people and injured hundreds. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab reports as Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasizes the U.S. was not involved in the attacks.