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Pentagon briefing on "high-altitude object" shot down off Alaska

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:50:17 -0400

Pentagon spokesman Gen. Patrick Ryder held a briefing Friday about the "high-altitude object" shot down in U.S. airspace off the coast of Alaska. He said it was about the size of a small car, but its origins and other details are still under investigation. It comes less than a week after a Chinese spy balloon was shot down off the coast of South Carolina. Watch the full briefing.

Special Report: 6 Nashville school shooting victims identified

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:50:17 -0400

A 28-year-old female shooter who identified as transgender killed three children and three adults Monday at a private Christian school in Nashville, Tennessee, police said. The three children were all 9 years old, and the three adults worked at the school. Norah O'Donnell anchors a CBS News Special Report with reporting and analysis from Jeff Pegues and retired FBI Special Agent Katherine Schweit.

Santos says "I will prove myself innocent" after being arraigned on federal charges

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:50:17 -0400

Rep. George Santos of New York spoke to the media Wednesday after he was arraigned on federal charges of fraud, money laundering and other crimes. Santos pleaded not guilty in court and told reporters, "I will prove myself innocent." Watch his remarks, and then CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins us to discuss the charges and Santos' comments.

Jerry Springer, TV show host and onetime mayor of Cincinnati, dies at 79

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:50:17 -0400

Jerry Springer, best known for his namesake talk series, has died at the age of 79, his publicist confirmed to CBS News on Thursday. A former attorney and politician, Springer also briefly served as mayor of Cincinnati.

Montana House votes to discipline transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:50:17 -0400

The Montana House voted Wednesday to discipline state Rep. Zooey Zephyr, who is transgender. Zephyr had been prevented by the Republican-led body from debating a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for minors.

Tucker Carlson leaving Fox News, Don Lemon says he was fired by CNN

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:50:17 -0400

Fox News announced Monday that anchor Tucker Carlson is leaving the network, with his last show having aired on Friday. Shortly afterward, "CNN This Morning" anchor Don Lemon said he had been fired by CNN, with the network confirming they had parted ways. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns discusses the cable news shake-up and other top stories from Washington, D.C.

Biden announces reelection campaign, exactly 4 years after launching 2020 bid

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:50:17 -0400

President Biden released a video Tuesday morning announcing he is running for reelection in 2024. The announcement is exactly four years after he tossed his hat into the 2020 race. Weijia Jiang joins Gayle King from the White House for a CBS News Special Report.

SpaceX Starship rocket explodes minutes after launch

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:50:17 -0400

SpaceX's uncrewed Starship, the world's largest and most powerful rocket, failed in a midair explosion a few minutes after clearing the launch pad in a test flight Thursday. CBS News senior space analyst Bill Harwood has more.

2 teen suspects arrested after deadly Sweet 16 shooting in Alabama, officials say

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:50:17 -0400

A 17-year-old and a 16-year-old were arrested in Saturday's deadly mass shooting at a Sweet 16 birthday party in Dadeville, Alabama, officials announced Wednesday. The suspects, identified as Ty Reik McCullough and Travis McCullough, were each charged with four counts of reckless murder, Sgt. Jeremy Burkett of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said. They will be charged as adults, the district attorney said.

Suspect arrested in classified Pentagon documents leak

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:50:17 -0400

Federal law enforcement officials arrested Jack Teixeira, a 21-year-old Massachusetts man allegedly connected to the disclosure of secret documents that revealed sensitive U.S. defense and intelligence information, Attorney General Merrick Garland said Thursday. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.

Parking garage collapse in New York City kills 1, injures 5, officials say

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:50:17 -0400

A parking garage in New York City partially collapsed Tuesday, killing one person and injuring five others, officials said. Mayor Eric Adams and other officials briefed reporters at the scene.

Officials hold briefing on deadly shooting at Louisville bank

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:50:17 -0400

Police say a gunman is dead after opening fire at a bank in Louisville, Kentucky. At least four people were killed and multiple others wounded. Watch a briefing by local officials and Governor Andy Beshear with the latest on this developing story.

Special Report: Trump indicted in Manhattan; first ex-president to be charged with a crime

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:50:17 -0400

A New York grand jury has indicted former President Donald Trump on allegations linked to a business records investigation related to a "hush money" payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Trump is the first former president in U.S. history to face criminal charges. His attorney, Susan Necheles, confirmed the indictment. Watch the CBS News Special Report.

9 service members killed in Army Black Hawk helicopter crash in Kentucky

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:50:17 -0400

Nine service members were killed when two Army Black Hawk helicopters crashed during a training flight in Kentucky, a military spokesperson said Thursday. Watch officials hold a press conference on the crash.

Pope Francis hospitalized with respiratory infection days before Palm Sunday

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:50:17 -0400

Pope Francis has been hospitalized with a respiratory infection, the Vatican said Wednesday. The pontiff is expected to receive treatment for several days. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Seth Doane joined Errol Barnett and Lana Zak from Rome to discuss the breaking news.

U.S. military shoots down unidentified object over Great Lakes region

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:50:17 -0400

The U.S. military has shot down another unidentified object, this time over the Great Lakes region, federal and state officials said Sunday. It is the third object to be shot down in as many days.

Shooter in Nashville school shooting identified as 28-year-old woman

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:50:17 -0400

The shooter in Monday's rampage at a private school in Nashville, Tennessee, has been identified as a 28-year-old woman from the area, police said. Three children and three adults were killed in the shooting, and responding officers killed the shooter, police said. Watch officials hold a press conference.

3 children, 3 adults killed in shooting at Nashville school; shooter dead

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:50:17 -0400

A female shooter killed six people Monday at a private school in Nashville, Tennessee, a police spokesman said. Officers who responded to the school fatally shot the shooter, who appeared to be a teenager, the spokesman said. Watch officials hold a press conference on the shooting.

"Multiple patients" in Nashville school shooting; gunman killed by police

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:50:17 -0400

A person who opened fire in a private school Monday in Nashville, Tennessee, was shot and killed by police, officials said. The city's fire department said it was treating "multiple patients." Tony Dokoupil and Lilia Luciano have more.

American Jeff Woodke freed after being detained for six years in Niger

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:50:17 -0400

An American who was held hostage in Niger for more than six years has been released, the White House announced Monday. Jeff Woodke, an American aid worker, was detained in 2016. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe discussed the breaking news with Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green.

2 faculty members shot at Denver's East High School

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:50:17 -0400

A student shot and wounded two faculty members Wednesday morning at Denver's East High School, officials said. Police are trying to track down the suspect. Errol Barnett has more.

Special Report: Biden addresses banking concerns after Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank collapse

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:50:17 -0400

President Biden addressed the nation on Monday about the government's response to the failure of Silicon Valley Bank in California and Signature Bank in New York. He said the overall banking system remains sound and taxpayers will not bear the costs. Tony Dokoupil anchored a CBS News Special Report with reporting and analysis from Weijia Jiang at the White House, Errol Barnett outside Silicon Valley Bank's headquarters in Santa Clara, California, and business analyst Jill Schlesinger.

2 kidnapped Americans found dead in Mexico, 2 found alive, officials say

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:50:17 -0400

Officials in Mexico say two of the Americans kidnapped in the border city of Matamoros on Friday have been found dead, and two were discovered alive, one with injuries. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins us with more on this developing story.

Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison for murders of wife and son

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:50:17 -0400

A judge in South Carolina sentenced disgraced former attorney Alex Murdaugh to two life terms, to be served consecutively, for the 2021 murders of his wife, Maggie Murdaugh, and son, Paul. Watch the judge's announcement, with CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste reporting from the courthouse and analysis from Vinoo Varghese, a white-collar criminal defense attorney, former prosecutor and Harvard Law teaching faculty member.

Special Report: Alex Murdaugh found guilty of murdering wife and son

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:50:17 -0400

A jury in South Carolina found the disgraced former attorney Alex Murdaugh guilty of murdering his wife Maggie and son Paul in 2021. Norah O'Donnell anchors this CBS News Special Report with the breaking news of the verdict. Read more here.

Jimmy Carter receiving hospice care

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:50:17 -0400

Former President Jimmy Carter is undergoing hospice care at his home in Georgia, the Carter Center announced Saturday. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini has more on the breaking news.

Suspect in Mississippi shootings in custody

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:50:17 -0400

A suspect is in custody in connection with a series of shootings in Tate County, Mississippi, police said. The Associated Press reports six people were killed. CBS News' Errol Barnett and Elaine Quijano have more on the breaking news.

Drama in court as Buffalo supermarket gunman is sentenced to life in prison

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:50:17 -0400

The 19-year-old who pleaded guilty to killing 10 in a mass shooting targeting Black people at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, last May has been sentenced to life in prison. A man lunged at him in court during the proceedings. CBS News chief national affairs and justice correspondent Jeff Pegues joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak with this developing story.

5 wounded in shooting at Michigan State University, officials say

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:50:17 -0400

At least 5 people were wounded in a shooting at Michigan State University on Monday night, officials said at a press conference. The suspect remained at large. Watch the press conference.

Enrique Tarrio, three other Proud Boys guilty of seditious conspiracy

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:50:17 -0400

Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and three subordinates were convicted of seditious conspiracy and other felonies related to their roles in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The federal jury did not reach a verdict yet for a fifth member, Dominic Pezzola, on that charge. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to break down the verdict.