CBS Evening News, July 28, 2022
At least 8 dead amid Kentucky flooding; Kansas City teens tackle NFL star's challenge
At least 8 dead amid Kentucky flooding; Kansas City teens tackle NFL star's challenge
At least 25 people have died as rains unleashed what Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear described as some of the worst flooding in the state's history.
Abortion-rights groups claim the law is "impossible to comply with," making it a "de facto abortion ban" in violation of Roe v. Wade.
First lady Jill Biden visited Bowling Green, Kentucky, to survey their tornado recovery efforts. Dozens of people were killed after several twisters ripped through the state last month. Meanwhile, Governor Andy Beshear signed a $200 million tornado relief bill to help the affected communities. Investigative reporter for the Courier Journal Tessa Duvall joins CBSN to discuss.
President Biden is visiting areas in Kentucky devastated by tornadoes. The president is making stops in Fort Campbell, Dawson Springs and Mayfield, where a candle factory was flattened by the storms, killing at least eight workers. CBS News political contributor Sean Sullivan joins CBSN's Elise Preston to discuss.
At least 88 people died in a weekend outbreak of severe storms and tornadoes, including at least 74 in Kentucky.
Thousands of people are still without heat, water and electricity after a string of powerful and deadly tornadoes plowed through western Kentucky and neighboring states. As the storm's death toll rises, crews are searching for dozens of people who are still missing. Marvis Herring of CBS Louisville affiliate WLKY joined Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN to discuss recovery efforts, and President Biden's upcoming visit to the region.
Ninety feared dead in a Kentucky candle factory actually survived, the company says. But the confirmed death toll of 25 in several Midwestern and Southern states seems certain to rise.
Search and rescue efforts for any survivors continues following this weekend's barrage of tornadoes that demolished communities in several states. President Biden signed an emergency declaration for Kentucky, which was hit the hardest. CBS News' Laura Podesta joins "CBSN AM" from Mayfield, Kentucky, with the latest.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said Sunday that the National Guard has been activated in the state after a deadly tornado hit the state on Friday. "I wish I understood why we've been hit by the pandemic, historic ice storm, flooding and now the worst tornado in our history," Beshear said. Watch his press conference.
Recovery efforts continue in six states as first responders dig through the rubble to find any survivors of a deadly tornado outbreak that killed dozens of people in the central U.S. Most of the deaths were reported in Kentucky. David Begnaud reports. Then, Lilia Luicano joins CBSN's Lana Zak from Bowling Green, Kentucky, to talk about the devasation there.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said the tornado outbreak left at least 80 people dead and leveled entire communities.
"We hope there are still rescues to be made," Kathy Stewart O'Nan said. "We fear that it is now just recovery."
The measure passed the Republican-led House with overwhelming bipartisan support.
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the Republican Party, coronavirus vaccine rollout in Kentucky, and the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear that aired Sunday, February 28, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
This week on "Face the Nation," the U.S. hits two devastating benchmarks — half a million dead and one year since the first reported coronavirus death — but there is hope on the horizon.
Breonna Taylor's family is speaking out for the first time since a grand jury announced its decision in the fatal police shooting case. It comes as protests heat up in Louisville and across the country. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest.
President Trump says he's spoken with the Kentucky governor amid the protests stemming from the Breonna Taylor case. He praised the state's attorney general in a press briefing Wednesday when asked about the case. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joined CBSN with the latest.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, a Democrat, announced Tuesday he plans to sign an executive order restoring voting rights to more than 100,000 people convicted of felonies.
GOP incumbent Matt Bevin, who had the backing of President Trump, had requested a recanvass
"A Republican incumbent in this state shouldn't have had this much trouble," Lexington Herald-Leader reporter Bill Estep said
After his Democratic opponent claimed victory, Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin formally requested a recanvass, which is different from a recount but allows voting receipts to be reprinted and checked. The Republican governor, who President Trump went to the state to campaign for, said on Wednesday, "we want to ensure above all else that the integrity of the process is a good one."
Gov. Matt Bevin isn't conceding. But Democratic Andy Beshear, who claimed victory in Kentucky's tight governor's election Tuesday, is moving forward with a transition. Beshear took questions from reporters Wednesday during a press conference in Louisville.
The campaign of current governor Matt Bevin is requesting a formal recanvass of the vote
Follow live updates as Stormy Daniels testifies at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York.
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
The Supreme Court is set to issue decisions in the coming weeks in more than a dozen cases involving issues like abortion, guns and sweeping immunity for former President Donald Trump.
Group of Democrats from states including Minnesota, Nevada and Pennsylvania urges Biden "to use all tools at your disposal" to address border security issues.
The shooting comes amid a rap beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, but police said they could not speak to a motive at this stage of the investigation.
Israeli forces take "operational control" of the Gaza side of the vital Rafah border crossing as Netanyahu dismisses the latest cease-fire proposal.
A tornado destroyed homes and toppled trees and power lines when it roared through a small northeast Oklahoma city, one of several twisters that erupted in the central U.S. amid a series of powerful storms.
Approximately 450 planes potentially could be involved, a source told CBS News.
A Kansas City-area man, 75, admitted he killed his hospitalized wife, saying he couldn't take care of her or afford her medical bills, court records say.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she would force a vote on ousting House Speaker Mike Johnson this week, but appeared to be retreating on the threat — for now.
Follow live updates as Stormy Daniels testifies at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York.
Rep. Victoria Spartz, an Indiana Republican and the first Ukrainian-born member of Congress, is facing a primary challenge for her seat on Tuesday.
Video gamers eagerly awaiting a successor to Nintendo's hit Switch system finally got a clue on when to expect a new device.
Group of Democrats from states including Minnesota, Nevada and Pennsylvania urges Biden "to use all tools at your disposal" to address border security issues.
Video gamers eagerly awaiting a successor to Nintendo's hit Switch system finally got a clue on when to expect a new device.
Nvidia and Microsoft are among the backers of Wayve and its embodied AI technology, described as "GPT for driving."
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
Disney CEO Bob Iger's focus on wringing profits from the entertainment giant's streaming business is bearing fruit.
Approximately 450 Boeing planes potentially could be involved, a source told CBS News.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she would force a vote on ousting House Speaker Mike Johnson this week, but appeared to be retreating on the threat — for now.
Follow live updates as Stormy Daniels testifies at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York.
Rep. Victoria Spartz, an Indiana Republican and the first Ukrainian-born member of Congress, is facing a primary challenge for her seat on Tuesday.
Group of Democrats from states including Minnesota, Nevada and Pennsylvania urges Biden "to use all tools at your disposal" to address border security issues.
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
Recall includes yogurt pretzels and other confections sold by retailers such as Dollar General, HyVee, Target and Walmart.
A survey from the American Academy of Dermatology finds more than one-third of adults reported getting a sunburn last year — the highest number since 2020.
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
Steward Health Care, the struggling hospital group that owns hospitals in Massachusetts, Texas, Florida and other states, announced Monday that it is filing for bankruptcy.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
The shooting comes amid a rap beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, but police said they could not speak to a motive at this stage of the investigation.
2 Ukrainian security officers have been detained and accused of treason over an alleged Russian plot to kill President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
South African rescuers are "actually hearing people through the rubble" after a building collapsed in the city of George.
Erin Patterson, who is accused of serving her ex-husband's family death cap mushrooms with lunch, pleaded not guilty to eight charges of murder and attempted murder.
Heineken said the investment is a demonstration of "confidence in the resilience of the great British local in the face of uncertainty."
Stars were in full bloom at the Met Gala Monday night. The dress code was "Garden of Time." Rachel Smith from "Entertainment Tonight" breaks down fashion's biggest night.
Five-time Grammy winner Brittany Howard talks about how her latest album was born from a period of intense soul-searching and solitude in Nashville.
Gayle King gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at her preparation and journey to the Met Gala.
Oprah Winfrey unveils "Long Island" as her latest book club pick on "CBS Mornings." The sequel to Colm Tóibín's best-selling novel "Brooklyn," "Long Island" continues the story of Eilis Lacey more than two decades later now as a mother and wife in America.
The 2024 Met Gala saw hundreds of celebrities looking their best on fashion's biggest night.
Video gamers eagerly awaiting a successor to Nintendo's hit Switch system finally got a clue on when to expect a new device.
Boeing's Starliner was set to make its maiden voyage to the International Space Station, with its first piloted launch Monday night. But the launch, already pushed back following years of delays, was scrubbed with less than two hours to go before liftoff. Mark Strassmanm reports.
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.
Sidechat, an app launched in 2022 where students can post anonymously about their colleges, is becoming a tool for those choosing to protest at U.S. campuses. Amanda Silberling, a senior culture writer for TechCrunch, joins CBS News with more details on the app.
Microsoft users can now use biometric passkeys, like a thumbprint or Face ID, to sign into Microsoft 365, Copilot. Jon Fingas, senior editor at Techopedia, has more.
The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
Boeing's Starliner was set to make its maiden voyage to the International Space Station, with its first piloted launch Monday night. But the launch, already pushed back following years of delays, was scrubbed with less than two hours to go before liftoff. Mark Strassmanm reports.
Reported sightings of giant, toxic, invasive hammerhead flatworms are on the rise in parts of southeastern Canada. Experts say the worms can grow up to 3 feet long and pose a risk to children, pets and other small animals. Peter Ducey, PH.D. and distinguished teaching professor at SUNY Cortland, joins CBS News to discuss the worm.
When NASA added a tiny four-pound helicopter as a stowaway to its Mars 2020 lander, it expected the helicopter to fly five very brief flights in the thin Martian atmosphere. Yet, Ingenuity would far surpass all expectations.
When NASA added a drone named Ingenuity to its Mars 2020 rover Perseverance, it expected the tiny four-pound helicopter to fly a total of five very brief missions in the thin Martian atmosphere. But Ingenuity far surpassed all expectations, flying dozens of flights before suffering damage to its rotors in January. Correspondent David Pogue reports on how the tiny drone, created from off-the-shelf parts, continued to provide valuable data and images from the Red Planet three years into its mission.
Officials are releasing new details in the deaths of two Australians and an American who were found dead near a camping site in Mexico with gunshot wounds last week. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.
The shooting comes amid a rap beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, but police said they could not speak to a motive at this stage of the investigation.
Erin Patterson, who is accused of serving her ex-husband's family death cap mushrooms with lunch, pleaded not guilty to eight charges of murder and attempted murder.
A Kansas City-area man, 75, admitted he killed his hospitalized wife, saying he couldn't take care of her or afford her medical bills, court records say.
Jake and Callum Robinson from Australia and American Jack Carter Rhoad were shot in the head, their bodies dumped in a covered well miles away.
The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
Boeing's Starliner space capsule is set for a historic launch Monday night. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood looks at the long-awaited mission into orbit, and what it could mean for the future of space travel.
Boeing's Starliner was set to make its maiden voyage to the International Space Station, with its first piloted launch Monday night. But the launch, already pushed back following years of delays, was scrubbed with less than two hours to go before liftoff. Mark Strassmanm reports.
The planned piloted launch of Boeing's long-delayed Starliner crew ferry ship was called off with less than two hours to go before liftoff.
After years of delays, Boeing is set to launch its Starliner spacecraft with a crew for the first time Monday. The test flight will carry two astronauts to the International Space Station.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Officials are releasing new details in the deaths of two Australians and an American who were found dead near a camping site in Mexico with gunshot wounds last week. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.
Two hours before its scheduled liftoff, Boeing's Starliner capsule was forced to stand down from its attempted launch to the International Space Station Monday night. A last-minute issue with a valve on the spacecraft's rocket is to blame and NASA says it will attempt to launch the capsule again on Friday at the earliest. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
Oklahoma is recovering after a tornado hit the city of Barnsdall on Monday, knocking out power and damaging at least 30 homes. Officials say twisters there killed at least one person and injured several others. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.
Russian President Vladimir Putin was sworn in Tuesday for his fifth term after a reelection process that many Western observers have called unfair and undemocratic. If Putin serves out the full term, he will have had a longer reign than Joseph Stalin. Scott Radnitz, professor of Russian and Eurasian studies for the University of Washington, joined CBS News to discuss what an extended Putin rule means for the world.
A judge has denied Donald Trump's motion for a mistrial in his New York criminal case in the wake of testimony from adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Trump's attorneys had argued elements of Daniels' testimony had "nothing to do" with the case. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.