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91-year-old superfan hasn't missed a game in decades
Steve Young, a 91-year-old superfan of Antioch Community High School's sports teams, hasn't missed a game in decades -- not even after he was struck by lightning. His consistent attendance has meant a lot to students. Steve Hartman shares more in "On the Road."
Supreme Court Justice Jackson formally sworn in
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to serve on the high court, made her first appearance on the bench with President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in attendance.
Putin illegally annexes 4 regions in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin illegally claimed four Ukrainian territories and doubled down on his threat to use nuclear weapons, saying the U.S. had "created a precedent" in the use of nuclear force in World War II. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Coast Guard flight surveys Ian's destruction
The Coast Guard has helped rescue more than 100 people across Florida. Omar Villafranca flew with the Coast Guard as it surveyed the most devastated areas.
Ian's death toll rises with urgent rescues underway
The death toll is rising in Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Some of the worst damage is in Fort Myers, where rescue teams are uncovering scenes of enormous loss. Manuel Bojorquez has the details.
Tracking Hurricane Ian as it hits South Carolina
The Weather Channel's Mike Bettes has more on Hurricane Ian's expected path after it made landfall in South Carolina and devastated Florida.
Harrowing rescues after severe floods swamp Orlando
Neighborhoods in Orlando are flooded after getting more than a foot of rain. A longtime resident said she's never seen flooding like this in her neighborhood and doesn't have flood insurance. Meg Oliver shares more.
Hurricane Ian makes landfall in South Carolina
South Carolina's coast was the latest to be hit by Hurricane Ian. The storm caused "catastrophic" flooding in some places and residents had to be rescued. Mark Strassmann has the latest.
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Ian weakens over South Carolina as death toll rises in Florida
In Florida, the scope of Ian's devastation is starting to become clear.
Hurricane Ian survivors now face the devastation the storm left behind
Search and rescue teams are uncovering scenes of enormous loss in the aftermath.
Florida official describes harrowing search scene in wake of Ian
The governor said more than 1,000 rescue personnel are going up and down the Florida coast.
Survivors of Hurricane Ian share harrowing stories
Water flooded homes in Fort Myers, leading some to think they would not make it out alive.
Putin announces annexations of 4 Ukraine regions despite global outcry
Ukraine's president countered with a surprise application to join the NATO military alliance.
Jackson formally welcomed to Supreme Court in investiture ceremony
Jackson took the constitutional and judicial oaths at the end of June.
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa diagnosed with concussion, flies back to Miami
The Dolphins said he was conscious and had movement in all of his extremities. He was discharged from the hospital Thursday night and flew back to Miami with the team.
Trevor Noah to depart "The Daily Show"
"I realized, after the seven years, my time is up," the 38-year-old comedian told his audience.
91-year-old high school sports superfan hasn't missed a game in decades
"For some athletes, it's maybe the only person they have at the game."
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Eye on America: A labor shortage and more
We visit a New York City construction site where women are filling in the gaps of a labor shortage. And we see first-hand how scientists in California and Utah are using beavers to help create wetlands in a dry zone. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
Eye on America: A city's safer roads and more
We visit an Indiana city using roundabouts to make roads safer while helping the environment. And we head to New Orleans, where they're preserving the work of a legendary street artist years after Hurricane Katrina. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Eye on America: Teacher shortage and more
We look at how some school districts are filling in the gaps of a nationwide teacher shortage. Then, we travel to Alaska to see a remarkable restoration effort helping bison make a comeback. Watch these stories and more on “Eye on America” with host Michelle Miller.
Eye on America: Helping veterans and more
A nonprofit is helping our nation's veterans find employment after service. And former NFL players are on a mission to educate and erase the stigma around cannabis. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Eye on America: Army recruiting crisis and more
As the military faces a recruitment crisis, we see how the Army is increasing the number of those willing and able to serve. And a retired U.S. soccer star sheds light on the potential threat of brain injuries from playing the beloved sport. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
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Person to Person: Drew Barrymore
In this episode of "Person to Person," Norah O’Donnell sits down with Drew Barrymore to talk about the new season of "The Drew Barrymore Show," the best advice she's ever gotten, and dancing in the rain.
Person to Person: Hillary and Chelsea Clinton
In this episode of "Person to Person with Norah O’Donnell," O’Donnell sits down with Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton ahead of their new Apple TV + series, "Gutsy." The mother-daughter duo discuss what it means to be gutsy, the women they met in the episode, and their personal experiences after decades in the public eye. O'Donnell also asks the former secretary of state and presidential candidate about the January 6 committee hearings and her plans for the future.
Person to Person with Norah O'Donnell: Jon Stewart
In this episode of "Person to Person with Norah O’Donnell," O’Donnell sits down with comedian Jon Stewart before he hosts the Warrior Games to talk about advocating for 9/11 responders and America’s veterans. Also in this episode, O'Donnell speaks with a member of Team Air Force on how the Warrior Games helps wounded servicemembers.
Person to Person with Norah O'Donnell: Lonnie Bunch
In this episode of "Person to Person with Norah O'Donnell," O'Donnell sits down with Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch to talk about Independence Day, what history can teach Americans about divisive moments, and the development of museums honoring Latinos and women.
Norah O'Donnell interviews Katy Perry
"Person to Person" with Norah O'Donnell brings us the most intimate type of interview — going beyond the headlines through thoughtful conversation. In this episode, O'Donnell sits down with Katy Perry to talk about her career and residency in Las Vegas. The superstar opens up about motherhood, life before fame, and what’s next for her.
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Jill Biden has "rebound" COVID case
First lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID-19 in an apparent ""rebound"" case and will return to isolation. She first tested positive last week.
School year begins with relaxed COVID measures
Schools nationwide are lifting COVID-19 restrictions as kids head back to school. Carter Evans has more on what one school is doing to keep kids safe.
CDC chief lays out overhaul after COVID missteps
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook spoke to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Rochelle Walensky about the agency's major shakeup over its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as how it's responding to the monkeypox outbreak.
CDC relaxes COVID-19 guidelines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its COVID-19 guidance to loosen a number of its recommendations. CBS News' chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook has the details.
CDC expected to ease COVID guidance for schools
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to ease its COVID-19 guidelines in the coming days, particularly for schools. Nancy Chen has the details.
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Girls with alopecia taught each other to be comfortable being themselves
"I want to be able to show her that like, you're perfect."
Man who was adopted honors his birth mother in his own child's name
"Why couldn't he be both of ours?"
Community rallies behind Texas brothers who lost their mother and home
When their mother died, Julian and Jaylan thought all they had was each other — but they were wrong.
Roughly 5 million calls for kind words from elementary school kids come into hotline
Whatever your worry, they've got a solution.
Basketball player saves referee's life after heart attack
"I've never witnessed someone just collapse, but I knew what had to be done."
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Military has failed to address domestic violence, survivors say
Roughly 100,000 incidents of domestic abuse have been reported to the military since 2015, a two-year investigation by CBS News found.
Air Force failed to address domestic violence, survivor says
Emily Brearley says the military didn't keep her safe — they promoted her partner instead.
Domestic abuse survivors say they couldn't get help despite Pentagon program
The lack of support for survivors is a story CBS News heard repeatedly during its two-year investigation into domestic violence in the military.
Military's domestic violence crisis compounded after 20 years of war
Captain Tony Hosein, a former Army attorney, said there was a cycle of deployment, post-traumatic stress disorder, alcohol abuse, then domestic abuse.
Fighter pilots recall mission to take down Flight 93 on 9/11
Two fighter pilots scrambled into their F-16s on 9/11, knowing that it might be their last mission.
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Former President Jimmy Carter celebrates 98th birthday
Jimmy Carter, the oldest living former U.S. president, celebrated his 98th birthday on Saturday.
Consultant who cleared Tua Tagovailoa to return to game fired by NFLPA
The NFL Players Association has fired the consultant who evaluated Tua Tagovailoa during the Week 3 game.
Crew flies to Florida ahead of launch to International Space Station
The Crew 5 flight to the ISS features the first Russian to launch aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
Photos show Hurricane Ian's catastrophic damage
At least 28 people died due to the storm, and many more were left without a home.
Ian brings flooding, damage to South Carolina; death toll rises in Florida
Ian was expected to weaken Saturday and "dissipate early Sunday," the National Hurricane Center reported.
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Two types of student loans not eligible for forgiveness, new guidance says
The updated guidance came the same day six GOP-led states sued the Biden administration over the debt relief.
Listeria outbreak linked to cheese sold by Safeway, Whole Foods
Brie and Camembert recalled nationwide after six people are sickened and five are hospitalized.
Homeowners: Beware these scams following a natural disaster
The trail of destruction left by hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters carries another threat — fraud.
Biden signs government funding bill, averting a partial shutdown
The law also provides $12.5 billion in security and financial assistance to Ukraine.
The world's wealthiest person: How did Elon Musk get so rich?
The Tesla CEO maintains his perch atop the world's rich list, but his wealth has declined amid the car company's stock slump.
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Iran temporarily frees U.S. citizen from prison
Siamak Namazi and his father, Baquer Namazi, are considered by the U.S. to be wrongfully detained in Iran.
Venezuela releases 7 jailed Americans in prisoner swap
The swap of the Americans, including five oil executives held for nearly five years, is the largest trade of detained citizens ever carried out by the Biden administration.
Nord Stream 2 pipeline seems to have stopped leaking, Danes say
Undersea blasts that damaged the Nord Stream I and 2 pipelines this week have led to huge methane leaks.
Supreme Court: New term brings opportunity for conservatives to flex muscles
The Supreme Court will begin its new term Oct. 3.
Two types of student loans not eligible for forgiveness, new guidance says
The updated guidance came the same day six GOP-led states sued the Biden administration over the debt relief.
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Arizona judge rejects request to pause abortion ban
Abortions were halted on Sept. 23. The ruling means the state's abortion providers will not be able to restart procedures.
Listeria outbreak linked to cheese sold by Safeway, Whole Foods
Brie and Camembert recalled nationwide after six people are sickened and five are hospitalized.
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa diagnosed with concussion, flies back to Miami
The Dolphins said he was conscious and had movement in all of his extremities. He was discharged from the hospital Thursday night and flew back to Miami with the team.
A year after child's death, more residential elevators recalled
Federal safety regulators say repair needed to fix potentially deadly gap between product's inner and outer doors.
Concussion expert says Miami Dolphins failed to protect injured quarterback
Tua Tagovailoa was taken to University of Cincinnati Medical Center for further evaluation after sustaining head and neck injuries.
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Russia detains Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant chief, Ukraine says
The nuclear plant, the largest in Europe, is located in one of four Ukrainian regions which Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed this week to have annexed.
Iran temporarily frees U.S. citizen from prison
Siamak Namazi and his father, Baquer Namazi, are considered by the U.S. to be wrongfully detained in Iran.
Venezuela releases 7 jailed Americans in prisoner swap
The swap of the Americans, including five oil executives held for nearly five years, is the largest trade of detained citizens ever carried out by the Biden administration.
Nord Stream 2 pipeline seems to have stopped leaking, Danes say
Undersea blasts that damaged the Nord Stream I and 2 pipelines this week have led to huge methane leaks.
Orlene strengthens into hurricane off Mexico's coast
Tropical Storm Orlene became a hurricane Saturday.
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Former President Jimmy Carter celebrates 98th birthday
Jimmy Carter, the oldest living former U.S. president, celebrated his 98th birthday on Saturday.
2022 New York Film Festival: Cancel culture, class wars, and existential dread
The 60th annual celebration of international cinema features premieres starring Cate Blanchett, Adam Driver, Greta Gerwig, Woody Harrelson, Anne Hathaway, Michelle Williams and Timothée Chalamet.
Nick Cannon announces birth of 10th child, just weeks after welcoming his 9th
Nick Cannon and Brittany Bell named their baby Rise Messiah Cannon.
Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy on the magic of "Hocus Pocus"
"Hocus Pocus 2" brings the return of the Sanderson sisters played by Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, and Sarah Jessica Parker.
John Stamos opens up about his childhood desire for fame
Preview: In an interview to be broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning" October 2, the "Full House" and "Big Shot" star says, despite welcoming the trappings of being famous, he didn't always want to live his life.
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U.K. inquest finds "online content" partly to blame for teen's suicide
Coroner concludes 14-year-old Molly Russell "died from an act of self-harm while suffering from depression and the negative effects of online content."
Hurricane hunting by drone
Only on "CBS Mornings," scientists show Ben Tracy how they can fly straight into the eye of a massive hurricane.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
NASA crashes DART spacecraft into asteroid
NASA successfully crashed its DART spacecraft into an asteroid in hopes of altering the space rock's trajectory. Scientists hope to be able to use a similar strategy to protect Earth from future incoming asteroids. CBS News' John Dickerson speaks with Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at Philadelphia's Franklin Institute, about the historic implications of this unprecedented test.
NASA tests planetary defense with asteroid collision
NASA crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid in a test that could one day be used to prevent a doomsday collision with Earth. Mark Strassmann has more.
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Scientists study Ian with hurricane-hunting drone
A new hurricane-hunting drone shows what it's like to fly straight into the eye of Hurricane Ian, going where no other aircraft or scientist can go. Ben Tracy has the details.
How a hurricane-hunting drone can help inform "life-or-death decisions"
One of the ways to get information from the boundary layer includes using an unmanned drone that can fly in and around the highest wind gusts.
Egyptians try new tactic in bid to reclaim Rosetta Stone from Britain
One organizer behind the campaign predicts Britons will no longer tolerate "such cultural violence represented in their own museums."
Hurricane hunter pilot discusses his mission
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's aircraft play an important role in hurricane forecasting. Captain Jason Mansour, who pilots a Gulfstream-IV Hurricane Hunter for NOAA, joins John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss what it's like to fly into a storm.
What is storm surge, and what contributes to the deadly hurricane hazard?
The storm surge from Hurricane Ian caused major flooding in parts of Florida.
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Putin illegally annexes 4 regions in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin illegally claimed four Ukrainian territories and doubled down on his threat to use nuclear weapons, saying the U.S. had "created a precedent" in the use of nuclear force in World War II. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Human remains reportedly found in notorious 1964 child murder
An author reportedly made the find after bringing together a team of experts to try to solve the long-running mystery of where the boy was buried.
Sailor found not guilty of setting fire that destroyed Navy ship
A Navy judge has ruled a sailor was not guilty of setting a fire that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard in San Diego in 2020.
Woman charged with setting fire at Massachusetts apartment that killed 4
Yvonne Ngoiri, 36, faces four counts of second-degree murder, the office of Worcester District Attorney Joseph Early Jr. said.
Defense theory: Shooter used her toe to pull the trigger
Odd crime scene raises odd question in the deaths of millionaire mom Pam Hargan and daughter Helen.
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Crew flies to Florida ahead of launch to International Space Station
The Crew 5 flight to the ISS features the first Russian to launch aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
NASA, SpaceX study options for Hubble reboost
A Crew Dragon flight to boost Hubble's altitude could extend its useful life by a decade or more.
3 space station cosmonauts return to Earth after 195-day mission
The return of the Soyuz crew sets the stage for a SpaceX Crew Dragon launch next week.
Webb telescope, Hubble and more: The 60 most amazing space photos so far
Here's what we've learned from the images captured by Webb and other projects so far — and it's a lot.
How to watch NASA spacecraft crash into asteroid at 15,000 mph
NASA scientists are gearing up for the world's first mission testing planetary defense — and they want you to watch.
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How investigators solved the Hargan killings
A deeper look into the shooting deaths of Pam and Helen Hargan.
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The Hargan killings: Fraudulent bank call leads police to new evidence
The day before Pam Hargan and her daughter were found dead, someone attempted to transfer more than $400,000 out of Pam’s bank account. Who was it?
Nikki Lane performs "Denim and Diamonds"
Originally from South Carolina, singer Nikki Lane discovered music at an early age. She’s released three prior albums and just kicked off a national headline tour. For Saturday Sessions, Lane performs "Denim and Diamonds."
Nikki Lane performs "Try Harder"
Originally from South Carolina, singer Nikki Lane discovered music at an early age. She’s released three prior albums and just kicked off a national headline tour. For Saturday Sessions, Lane performs "Try Harder."
Nikki Lane performs "First High"
Originally from South Carolina, singer Nikki Lane discovered music at an early age. She’s released three prior albums and just kicked off a national headline tour. For Saturday Sessions, Lane performs "First High."
The Dish: Chef José Avillez
Award-winning chef José Avillez discusses his Portuguese-inspired dishes with CBS News correspondent Michelle Miller.