https://www.cbsnews.com/ Evening News From CBSNews.com Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:42:31 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fired-defense-minister-mykhailo-fedorov-ukraine-technological-war-russia/ Mykhailo Fedorov, the former Ukrainian defense minister who is widely credited as the architect of the country's modern war-fighting strategy, told CBS News in an exclusive interview that he believes Ukraine is in a "technological war" with Russia. Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:01:49 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/16/bfdddc54-757b-4460-a769-ec1eb13679b1/thumbnail/60x60/469aaeb84cdf50c7784a149b17524e4e/1786845902178.png a29e4a5c-e99a-4aba-b2da-53d27dc515f9 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/phoenix-air-traffic-controller-2-american-airlines-flights-same-call-number-converge/ An air traffic controller's quick thinking helped avert a dangerous situation when two jets, one landing in Phoenix and the other simultaneously taking off, shared the same flight number and radio frequency. Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:26:42 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/15/aacea51e-65df-43cc-9e71-0219e493f1f1/thumbnail/60x60/1c927a3d0008e5df6abb322b12886318/gettyimages-2241467481.jpg 69acc6ac-0882-4eae-86e0-d8f62c6f9d7b https://www.cbsnews.com/video/video-shows-moment-fighter-jet-crashed-into-mountain-in-washington-state/ A new video shows the moment a fighter jet crashed into a mountain in Washington State in June. The pilot survived. Mark Strassmann has the details. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:36:07 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/15/1ac819f5-c4cc-49b9-9082-5284134de410/thumbnail/60x60/948ef6956f3bcc2764a004cbaee0cf0e/cbsn-fusion-video-shows-moment-fighter-jet-crashed-into-mountain-in-washington-state-thumbnail.jpg 5a4619eb-6a84-4cb4-98a9-ce81f98ae0eb https://www.cbsnews.com/video/american-airlines-flies-two-jets-with-same-flight-number-simultaneously-in-dangerous-mistake/ Two American Airlines jets were found to briefly share the same flight number and radio frequency in what could have turned into a major problem for the airline. Kris Van Cleave has more. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:27:20 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/15/12b8a82b-f884-4b26-ba53-688474baba47/thumbnail/60x60/1d712ddef0a4760fca0369c6142bbc48/cbsn-fusion-american-airlines-flies-two-jets-with-same-flight-number-simultaneously-in-dangerous-mistake-thumbnail.jpg 4f997768-7547-4c6f-a8ef-861830a6cf29 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/heres-the-humiliating-initiation-ritual-freshmen-must-go-through-at-this-oklahoma-high-school/ Steve Hartman goes on the road to uncover an embarrassing initiation ritual for freshmen at an Oklahoma high school. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:20:38 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/15/a69daa12-f21b-4073-a7f3-3463547d1912/thumbnail/60x60/3fad03534400805dcd376276fe6c8339/cbsn-fusion-heres-the-humiliating-initiation-ritual-freshmen-must-go-through-at-this-oklahoma-high-school-thumbnail.jpg 7b714fe3-1c25-4db7-b5c7-eb1fa863d3af https://www.cbsnews.com/video/thieves-arrested-in-10-million-italian-art-heist/ Three masterworks lifted off the walls of an Italian museum last March have been recovered, and five accused thieves have been arrested. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:13:23 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/15/d4d0b55b-380d-4c04-adc8-85ba39011091/thumbnail/60x60/8526809077d72d62cb694de93527a2b6/cbsn-fusion-thieves-arrested-in-10-million-italian-art-heist-thumbnail.jpg 8def50f3-be10-43dc-be33-90e42e473d2d https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-downplays-concerns-of-mental-health-issues-aboard-uss-lincoln/ President Trump is downplaying concerns raised by military families that conditions are poor aboard the USS Lincoln as the Iran war continues. Charlie D'Agata reports. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:55:26 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/14/c80aeb41-5336-4c0d-b3df-4aba9a4641fc/thumbnail/60x60/3acb901715b52e66612915fec58f2469/cbsn-fusion-trump-downplays-concerns-of-mental-health-issues-aboard-uss-lincoln-thumbnail.jpg b07ecab3-3bf2-4f47-a6e8-a2406abe7dbd https://www.cbsnews.com/video/luigi-mangione-describes-how-he-stalked-and-shot-unitedhealthcare-ceo-in-courtroom-confession/ On Friday, Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty in federal court to stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, describing how he tracked down and shot him. Tom Hanson has the story and Caroline Polisi offers her legal analysis. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:48:14 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/14/13bd4d5c-59c9-4171-b550-ec86be8c4f2f/thumbnail/60x60/8de3bf2b0074fccbecc536f3c76b37f4/cbsn-fusion-luigi-mangione-describes-how-he-stalked-and-shot-unitedhealthcare-ceo-in-courtroom-confession-thumbnail.jpg 0fa1c61b-e62b-40ef-8d58-f7225b7d3636 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ryanair-bird-strike-passenger-window-ntsb/ A bird strike may have been the cause of an incident in which a passenger was nearly sucked out of a broken window aboard a Ryanair flight in Europe last month, the NTSB found. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:05:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/14/64e3831e-3024-4bfd-874b-3a50d84dcd4c/thumbnail/60x60/7f74cf5c0489cb660ffeb766cd2f426b/ntsb-fjdaklfjds.jpg ccea5206-b076-4f0a-a056-74dc48d32cea https://www.cbsnews.com/video/years-ago-received-liver-organ-donor-engaged-brother/ 23 years ago, Noah Waters' older brother Michael died in an accident, but that tragedy is also what saved the life of Brooklyn Dotson. When she was 18 months old, she received a liver transplant, and the two families stayed connected. Now, Noah and Brooklyn are engaged. Tony Dokoupil has the story. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:44:30 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/13/a83be787-4208-40bb-a2f2-39f9bb843d59/thumbnail/60x60/6e79d9cb9865e46cb44f073dc94d4836/cbsn-fusion-years-ago-received-liver-organ-donor-engaged-brother-thumbnail.jpg 1bb628fc-31f3-45db-ad18-56d7275ffa0a https://www.cbsnews.com/video/some-schools-go-back-basics-limiting-screens-classroom/ Amid a wider backlash against screen time, a growing number of states have moved to limit or at least reevaluate their reliance on in-school technology. Nicole Valdes has more on a Tennessee school trying to cut back on screen reliance. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:42:11 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/13/5a5f036f-fc9e-4254-99af-4f6dc23d22e5/thumbnail/60x60/3678177b7ca180d2bd435e9bb842be2b/cbsn-fusion-some-schools-go-back-basics-limiting-screens-classroom-thumbnail.jpg 0b6f3058-eb56-4c88-925b-675585c48502 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/sailor-went-overboard-uss-abraham-lincoln-mental-health-concerns/ A sailor went overboard off the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier earlier this month, but was quickly rescued. Sources say the incident is under investigation as family members fear that its long deployment is worsening mental health issues. Charlie D'Agata reports. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:39:45 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/13/0c0f8288-3f7b-4b05-85cc-576eece196b5/thumbnail/60x60/d1ffbebf12f29f6c0ef09dee42a6d313/cbsn-fusion-sailor-went-overboard-uss-abraham-lincoln-mental-health-concerns-thumbnail.jpg 9a1579db-0b85-492d-b32e-5fc31191d1dc https://www.cbsnews.com/video/mostly-trump-appointed-board-votes-restore-name-kennedy-center/ President Trump's name may once again appear on the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. It came down this summer after a federal judge said only Congress could order a name change, but the president's allies apparently have a new plan. Ed O'Keefe reports. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:37:22 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/13/04889a9a-4c64-4507-9799-3ac202ba00a6/thumbnail/60x60/93aac2b77c39a15d145dc964a974026b/cbsn-fusion-mostly-trump-appointed-board-votes-restore-name-kennedy-center-thumbnail.jpg 460931bc-859c-4e9d-b06d-c4effaac239d https://www.cbsnews.com/video/lindsay-clancys-private-texts-internet-searches-notes/ Lindsay Clancy appeared more composed in court on Thursday as the jury heard about her internet searches and private text messages. Shanelle Kaul has more details. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:34:32 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/13/d481412b-3c2a-4ac6-bf12-3ce428edf44f/thumbnail/60x60/27323b87820a68bc397537dbf16c2131/cbsn-fusion-lindsay-clancys-private-texts-internet-searches-notes-thumbnail.jpg 2c2a0967-8be4-4441-85b8-5db4f3d50b5d https://www.cbsnews.com/video/ntsb-reveals-why-ryanair-window-may-have-smashed-open-mid-flight/ Last month, a Ryanair window smashed open mid-flight, causing a passenger's head to be pulled through the opening before other passengers yanked him back in. Kris Van Cleave has new details about why this happened. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:32:14 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/13/589efa19-7788-423c-85b3-bc39b546112f/thumbnail/60x60/8fa9fe529f5554fc74ffb3163333acfa/cbsn-fusion-ntsb-reveals-why-ryanair-window-may-have-smashed-open-mid-flight-thumbnail.jpg 7654ee95-ce11-407a-8831-8824a11bda52 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/luigi-mangione-may-preparing-take-plea-deal-sources-say/ Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, may be preparing to accept a plea agreement, avoiding a federal trial and possibly life in prison, sources say. Tom Hanson reports. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:26:14 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/13/42ef1ef0-2cb4-4b34-9902-2eb82c1556cf/thumbnail/60x60/a8d8b0d443855fe399e02dd402307b66/cbsn-fusion-luigi-mangione-may-preparing-take-plea-deal-sources-say-thumbnail.jpg 7fa5bef9-6b2d-4e18-9d91-b94c9db1e648 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/dozens-need-rescuing-indiana-streets-turn-rivers-amid-flooding-emergency/ Another round of dangerous storms brought heavy rain over part of the U.S., already beyond its limits. The Midwest was hit again with the worst of it, with the brunt falling on Indiana on Thursday. Ian Lee reports and Lonnie Quinn has the forecast. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:24:57 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/13/9872e4fc-2ab7-4969-8770-96fc6a7770bd/thumbnail/60x60/7380e791ac98be176d3155e84188c42c/cbsn-fusion-dozens-need-rescuing-indiana-streets-turn-rivers-amid-flooding-emergency-thumbnail.jpg 783eb4f9-4483-44a1-bd7a-1adc49b59788 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/from-the-archives-off-campus-star-belmont-cameli-donates-kidney-2018/ Before Belmont Cameli was a star on "Off Campus," he sparked a chain reaction of kindness back in 2018, when he was known as Philip Belmont Cameli. He was trying to donate his kidney to a childhood friend. They weren't a match, but he decided to make a donation anyway... to a stranger. Other donors followed and did the same. CBS News' Dean Reynolds covered this story on Feb. 28, 2018. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:48:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/13/fcbabb97-92b3-4024-8735-f78466a8fbfb/thumbnail/60x60/807760f811cd0501df1d46c872863826/belmont-65-6768.png b2b551be-38ff-479a-b5ff-1bd1f899a1ba https://www.cbsnews.com/video/comeback-story-baby-elephant-mother-rejected/ Linh Mai, a baby elephant born at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., was rejected by her mother. But after the zoo's elephant caretaker and a dozen others stepped in to help her, she has bonded with other elephants. Tony Dokoupil has the story. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:53:12 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/12/db77c007-d351-41ba-9a48-de28e4641670/thumbnail/60x60/b2a2681b6bcc291611adda57fb7f60b8/cbsn-fusion-comeback-story-baby-elephant-mother-rejected-thumbnail.jpg df6b8014-8d6d-4679-b5b5-09116780e78a https://www.cbsnews.com/video/what-credit-card-skimming-how-protect-yourself/ A form of credit card theft known as skimming is on the rise as thieves install their own card readers to steal your information and money. It's a particular threat to users of EBT cards. Carter Evans reports on how to spot them and protect yourself. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:46:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/12/17dc71e3-6679-47c8-872a-caa267010b77/thumbnail/60x60/9941ea2b42a59968f6aedc178266da3a/cbsn-fusion-what-credit-card-skimming-how-protect-yourself-thumbnail.jpg 4908de5f-03ae-4e06-9c94-2fc43e540647 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/europe-sees-total-solar-eclipse-very-grand-thing/ A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:35:39 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/12/f46ba55d-e0ae-4491-bcb2-a81c2e2f00bf/thumbnail/60x60/705abd898087731d9c71ef336135f89b/cbsn-fusion-europe-sees-total-solar-eclipse-very-grand-thing-thumbnail.jpg 1033390d-0465-42c1-8f05-08f90d7e2f65 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/lindsay-clancy-sobs-court-medical-examiner-childrens-injuries-before-died/ Lindsay Clancy had an emotional day in court on Wednesday in the trial for killing her three children. She's fighting murder charges, saying she was suffering from postpartum psychosis and overmedication. Shanelle Kaul reports. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:32:16 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/12/a52b248a-ebbb-4443-93be-ffcaa98ab47e/thumbnail/60x60/774985799c723082ea14e21fff8ee94c/cbsn-fusion-lindsay-clancy-sobs-court-medical-examiner-childrens-injuries-before-died-thumbnail.jpg a1959ba1-1724-49e6-b414-c297686f5902 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/miraculous-rescue-gives-moment-hope-colombia-devastating-earthquake/ 48 hours after the devastating earthquake in Colombia, its president said the death toll jumped to 181 people, and thousands were still reported missing. Lilia Luciano reports on a rescue effort in a hard-hit city. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:29:19 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/12/26d64fe5-f60f-4309-9dcd-6334aa13ed3f/thumbnail/60x60/89f2215394a1eccc22fc65df5dbeea8a/cbsn-fusion-miraculous-rescue-gives-moment-hope-colombia-devastating-earthquake-thumbnail.jpg c8ebaac5-079d-4189-a4fb-305654de8ce7 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/army-apache-helicopter-crashes-killing-2-crew-members/ An AH-64 Army Apache helicopter crashed on Wednesday, killing both crew members on board. Charlie D'Agata reports. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:19:24 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/12/def0d30f-36a1-4b49-99b8-d57c3b1facb5/thumbnail/60x60/d7fa174bba5c06cd8e75e97eb2cddff3/cbsn-fusion-army-apache-helicopter-crashes-killing-2-crew-members-thumbnail.jpg 138407c2-2cea-4149-a608-c3f3741880a2 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/flash-flood-emergency-hits-midwestern-states/ Illinois and Ohio were hit with a flash flood emergency this week as a long line of storms dumped heavy rain on the Midwest. Boats had to travel down what should be roadways for rescue efforts. Meg Oliver reports and Lonnie Quinn has the forecast. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:18:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/12/19c71ba4-dd0f-4ac4-ac51-550b8c05acec/thumbnail/60x60/72fd3dca6ad35cdf160b6a6dd442f247/cbsn-fusion-flash-flood-emergency-hits-midwestern-states-thumbnail.jpg 33f39746-0c02-4528-855c-a333e3e77319 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-jersey-bay-head-shark-video-trend-mayor-bill-curtis/ Bay Head Mayor Bill Curtis worries that baiting sharks close to shore in order to take pictures and videos of them could be a recipe for disaster. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:58:14 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/11/d33ba017-36ff-44dd-9083-fc247e575a94/thumbnail/60x60/5334a3668003f8c70607bc6826f932e8/gettyimages-1240591452.jpg 3b8f244b-8a37-4b73-92a6-fdd3d950f4a0 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/doctor-discusses-released-fauci-texts-covid-vaccine-pregnant-women/ Republican senators this week released 11 new text messages from Dr. Anthony Fauci's government phone in 2021 as part of the investigations into his handling of the COVID pandemic. In the texts, he discussed the potential risks and benefits of the vaccine for pregnant women. Dr. Serena Chen, an OB-GYN and the director of advocacy at CCRM Fertility of New Jersey, has more. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:34:04 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/11/c419ae7b-dc58-47cb-a93a-1cc5e5845528/thumbnail/60x60/200e52d96eb840ea259ba1b4922c28cc/cbsn-fusion-doctor-discusses-released-fauci-texts-covid-vaccine-pregnant-women-thumbnail.jpg 5663587d-e684-4c84-b997-05c287e12bf3 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/colombia-reels-worst-earthquake-record-felt-never-end/ The worst earthquake on record hit Colombia on Monday, measuring a magnitude of 7.4. Colombia's new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, said at least 181 people are dead, with hundreds more missing. Lilia Luciano reports from Colombia. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:30:35 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/11/819cce80-511a-4ad7-9c29-863cf73d72ff/thumbnail/60x60/fb594bad4023ec3a6185bf6eaa81bd6e/cbsn-fusion-colombia-reels-worst-earthquake-record-felt-never-end-thumbnail.jpg 3d58c6f0-0d40-4c97-a3c5-4d115b747d3e https://www.cbsnews.com/video/thunderstorms-cause-major-travel-delays-ground-stops/ Storms in the Midwest caused widespread travel troubles on Tuesday. More than 7,000 flights were delayed or canceled, with the biggest backlogs in Chicago and New York. Kris Van Cleave reports from Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, and Rob Marciano has the forecast. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:25:56 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/11/d4ed3b18-6260-4661-a25f-3137336f2e97/thumbnail/60x60/ebf98543389709aecef9d5245d97d138/cbsn-fusion-thunderstorms-cause-major-travel-delays-ground-stops-thumbnail.jpg 6135a181-24b2-42bc-9ce7-75576d637682 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/storms-hit-midwest-wildfires-rage-western-states/ Powerful storms swept across the Midwest and into the mid-Atlantic states on Tuesday night. The outbreak of storms brought hurricane-force winds of up to 100 miles per hour, along with tornadoes and flash flooding. Ian Lee reports. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:22:27 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/11/b614a7d8-2fc5-45d5-89f8-b00f44165f1c/thumbnail/60x60/652710512d3e1abba110eebfd627dd90/cbsn-fusion-storms-hit-midwest-wildfires-rage-western-states-thumbnail.jpg d2470de7-562e-4323-9db1-db87333b83d0