Gubernatorial races heat up as midterms near
State gubernatorial races are heating up just 39 days until the election. CBS News Political Director Fin Gomez has the latest on high-stakes races in Arizona, Pennsylvania, Georgia and Texas.
Arizona
Woman who texted she was "off route" on Arizona hike found dead
Sheriff's officials issued a missing person bulletin Sunday night after Patterson's car was found in the trailhead parking lot.
Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes takes path from Yale to Jail
Oath Keepers militia group founder Stewart Rhodes was once a promising Yale Law School graduate.
Fentanyl crisis plagues L.A. schools; major busts reported in Arizona, Colorado
In the Los Angeles Unified School District, the second largest in the nation, at least seven students have overdosed on possible fentanyl-laced pills in just the past month.
Arizona can enforce near-total abortion ban, judge rules
The judge lifted a decades-old injunction that has long blocked enforcement of the law, on the books since before Arizona became a state, that bans nearly all abortions.
Polygamous group leader charged after girls found in enclosed trailer
The state child welfare agency has removed children from Bateman's home where the FBI had recently served a search warrant, prosecutors say,
GOP governors moving migrants to blue states
Martha's Vineyard, known for its beaches and affluent residents, is suddenly at the center of a debate on immigration after several dozen asylum seekers arrived this week on flights from Texas that were organized by Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. CBS News' Elaine Quijano reports on their journey. Then we speak with CBS News reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez about the challenges facing the U.S. immigration system.
Mummified body found in bathtub of burglarized Arizona home
Police said officers searched the house and found the body in the tub in a natural mummified state.
Mom shares how inflation has changed her life
As inflation increases the cost of living, many families are finding themselves forced to quickly adapt to a new environment where their dollars don't go as far. Claudia Hernandez, a single mom, discussed the changes she has had to make for herself and her daughter, Isabella, in response to higher prices. While it's hard to cut back, Hernandez has done so with optimism for the future and has become resourceful with ways in which she is making sure she's taking care of her daughter and herself. She spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about how inflation has impacted her life and the lessons she's teaching her daughter about financial responsibility.
Arizona Senate candidate pivots on key issues
After winning the Arizona Republican primary for Senate last month, candidate Blake Masters is softening his language on key issues. Masters has dropped suggestions that former President Donald Trump won the 2020 election from his campaign website. Jerod Macdonald-Evoy, reporter for the Arizona Mirror, joined "Red and Blue" to discuss the race.
Lake Mead's water level has never been lower. Here's what that means.
A 22-year mega-drought has caused elevation to drop along the Colorado River, which supplies water to 40 million people in the U.S. and Mexico.
2 dead in Phoenix after shooting rampage that also left 5 injured
A man armed with a semi-automatic rifle and wearing tactical gear began a seemingly random attack in Phoenix on Sunday night, including throwing a Molotov cocktail at a restaurant.
Man falls to death on Grand Canyon National Park's North Rim
The 44-year-old man fell about 200 feet.
Border Patrol rescues baby, toddler left in Arizona desert
The 18-month-old and 4-month-old received medical attention at a hospital and were released back into Border Patrol custody.
Army veteran among 3 killed in Arizona eviction shooting; suspect also dead
Deborah Martinez-Garibay enlisted in the U.S. Army after 9/11 and did multiple tours in Afghanistan.
Derek Chauvin moved from solitary confinement to Arizona federal prison
Chauvin was sentenced last month to 21 years on federal civil rights charges after pleading guilty in an agreement with prosecutors.
Hiker still missing after she was stranded by torrential rainfall in Utah
A 29-year-old from Tucson, Arizona, was among a group of hikers who were swept away by floodwaters rushing through a popular hiking location.
Federal government orders Arizona to cut water
The federal government will impose new restrictions on the amount of water Arizona and Nevada can take from the Colorado River. CBS News' Tony Dokoupil and Lana Zak speak with Waylon Wuertz, owner of Wuertz Gourd Farm, about how the water restrictions are affecting his business.
2 killed, 5 injured after tourist plane crashes into Lake Powell
The plane was located in 120 feet of water and authorities said two people died in the submerged aircraft.
U.S. border arrivals drop for 2nd month
The number of migrants processed by U.S. immigration authorities at the southern border dropped for the second month in a row in July. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins Lana Zak to discuss.
Historic shortage forces new water cuts in Southwest
The federal government announced that Arizona and Nevada will get less water from the Colorado River amid a severe drought. Ben Tracy takes a look.
Drought-stricken Arizona and Nevada to get less water from Colorado River
The move came as officials predict levels at Lake Mead, the largest U.S. reservoir, will plummet even further.
$2.2B infrastructure budget paves way for new roads across U.S.
Hiking and biking trails, pedestrian corridors and vehicle brides are getting an influx of federal funds.
Famous jaguar "El Jefe" believed to have crossed U.S.-Mexico border
"El Jefe" – or "The Boss" – is one of the oldest jaguars on record along the frontier.
Death Valley tourists escape but roads remain closed after flash flooding
Hundreds of hotel guests trapped by flash flooding at Death Valley National Park were able to drive out after crews cleared a path for them.
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Live Updates: Ian weakens over South Carolina as death toll rises in Florida
In Florida, the scope of Ian's devastation is starting to become clear.
Putin announces annexations of 4 Ukraine regions despite global outcry
Ukraine's president countered with a surprise application to join the NATO military alliance.
New York attorney general wants Trump Organization to go on trial next year
The request for an expedited schedule says the lawsuit against Donald Trump and his company "involves allegations of an ongoing scheme."
Biden says Nord Stream pipeline damage was "a deliberate act of sabotage"
The president said divers would eventually be sent to the pipelines, which were designed to bring gas from Russia to Europe, to determine what happened.
Justice Department to seek prison time for Texas family of 5 in Jan. 6 case
The Munn family acknowledged spending nearly an hour in the Capitol on Jan. 6. The mother still questions the legitimacy of the 2020 election results.
Army officers appear on state TV in Burkina Faso to declare new coup
More than a dozen soldiers have appeared on Burkina Faso's state broadcaster to declare they have overthrown the country's coup leader.
Stocks sink to new low for 2022 as recession fears mount
"The Fed isn't about to 'pivot' and there is more monetary tightening to come," said one analyst.
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.
Trump scheduled to be deposed in E. Jean Carroll defamation case
The author has accused former President Donald Trump of sexually assaulting her in a New York City department store in the 1990s.
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U.S. captives said they "prayed for death" on brutal ride from Ukraine
One of two American veterans released from Russian captivity after being captured in Ukraine says they both prayed for death during the brutal ride to freedom.
Trump scheduled to be deposed in E. Jean Carroll defamation case
The author has accused former President Donald Trump of sexually assaulting her in a New York City department store in the 1990s.
Nick Cannon announces birth of 10th child, just weeks after welcoming his 9th
Nick Cannon and Brittany Bell named their baby Rise Messiah Cannon.
Conway says Trump "wants his old job back;" would like to announce within weeks
She talked with CBS News' Catherine Herridge about the ex-president, who has indicated he plans to run for president in 2024.
Hurricane Ian survivors now face the devastation the storm left behind
Search and rescue teams are uncovering scenes of enormous loss in the aftermath.
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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.
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.
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Dems, GOP court Latinos on the economy in Nevada's tight Senate race
Latinos make up 20% of the electorate in Nevada, which Republicans see as one of their best chances to flip a Democratic seat in the Senate.
Conway says Trump "wants his old job back;" would like to announce within weeks
She talked with CBS News' Catherine Herridge about the ex-president, who has indicated he plans to run for president in 2024.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," October 2, 2022
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, Florida Sen. Rick Scott, former Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Chris Krebs and more will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Biden signs government funding bill, averting a partial shutdown
The law also provides $12.5 billion in security and financial assistance to Ukraine.
Justice Department to seek prison time for Texas family of 5 in Jan. 6 case
The Munn family acknowledged spending nearly an hour in the Capitol on Jan. 6. The mother still questions the legitimacy of the 2020 election results.
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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.
Teen survives car wreck only to get hit with $17K medical bill
A growing number of U.S. hospitals own urgent care centers, which limit who they treat for medical — and financial — reasons.
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Army officers appear on state TV in Burkina Faso to declare new coup
More than a dozen soldiers have appeared on Burkina Faso's state broadcaster to declare they have overthrown the country's coup leader.
Toxic algae blamed for 300 tons of dead fish in Oder River
Poland and Germany have long been at odds over the disaster.
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.
Biden says Nord Stream pipeline damage was "a deliberate act of sabotage"
The president said divers would eventually be sent to the pipelines, which were designed to bring gas from Russia to Europe, to determine what happened.
American, mom and baby among victims of Iranian missile attack on Iraq
The U.S., U.K. and United Nations have condemned the attack targeting Kurdish opposition groups as an unprovoked assault on Iraqi sovereignty.
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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.
You can stay at the Sanderson sisters' cottage from "Hocus Pocus"
Airbnb re-created the cottage in the remote woods of Danvers, Massachusetts, and is offering an exclusive stay.
"Hocus Pocus" characters discuss new sequel
Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy – the three iconic actresses who play the infamous Sanderson sisters in the Halloween classic, "Hocus Pocus" – discuss what it was like to reunite for a new sequel 29 years after the original premiered.
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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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Science
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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Crime
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.
Space
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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.
Hurricane Ian prompts moon rocket roll back to hangar
The first Artemis program moonshot likely will be delayed to November.
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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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Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
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.
50 surprising things Americans actually agree on
The USA might seem more divided than ever, but there are some issues that unite us.
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U.S., EU accuse Russia of sabotaging pipelines
Western leaders are accusing Russia of deliberately sabotaging Europe's Nord Stream pipelines. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent, and "Face the Nation" moderator, Margaret Brennan, discusses the situation.
Ian barrels into South Carolina
Ian slammed into South Carolina as a Category 1 hurricane Friday. It ripped apart piers and flooded neighborhoods with life-threatening storm surge. It has since weakened to a post-tropical storm. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on the latest.
Mortgage rate soars to 6.7%, highest since 2007
According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year mortgage rate in the U.S. has risen to 6.7%, the highest since 2007. Jessica Lautz, vice president of demographics and behavioral insights at the National Association of Realtors, joined CBS News to provide some advice for new homebuyers.
Coast Guard surveys Ian damage in Florida
The U.S. Coast Guard is working to survey the damage left behind by Hurricane Ian and rescue people who remain stranded. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca rode along with Coast Guard members Friday to better understand what goes into the recovery efforts.
Most of Fort Myers, Florida without water, power
The number of fatalities in Florida from Hurricane Ian is continuing to rise as officials begin to assess the destruction left in its wake. Search and rescue teams are working to evacuate Sanibel and Captiva islands after the causeway leading to the area collapsed. Meanwhile, the majority of Fort Myers, Florida, remained without water and power Friday. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports.