CBS Evening News, September 11, 2020
Western wildfires kill at least 17; Electrician repairs woman's entire home for free
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Western wildfires kill at least 17; Electrician repairs woman's entire home for free
Postmaster general suspends USPS changes until after 2020 election; America marks 100 years of voting rights for women.
CDC warns of "worst fall" ever if coronavirus guidelines are ignored; Officer rescues man stuck on train tracks
California wildfires force more than 60,000 from their homes; Captain develops close bond with seagull he saved
Tens of thousands march on Washington to demand racial justice; Tens of thousands march on Washington to demand racial justice.
Creek Fire among several blazes raging amid California heat wave; Woman hands out messages of kindness to masked-up travelers at Houston airport
Trump reportedly avoided paying income tax for over a decade; Brain-eating parasite found in Texas water kills 6-year-old boy
The twisting bristlecone pines that have taken root high atop the remote, rocky slopes of California's White Mountains are the longest-lived individual trees on the planet. Correspondent Conor Knighton looks into the secrets these trees can tell us about history, the climate, and our possible future.
"Sunday Morning" takes us to the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest – trees that date back thousands of years – at Inyo National Forest in California's White Mountains. Videographer: Lee McEachern.
Kevin Nishita was an armed guard for Star Protection Agency and provided security for television news crews who are often targeted by robbers for their equipment.
A recent increase in organized thefts is hitting major retailers across several states, costing them thousands of dollars in stolen merchandise. CBS News Moneywatch reporter Megan Cerullo speaks with CBS News' Debra Alfarone about why some experts say the pandemic is contributing to the increase in these types of thefts.
There were no immediate arrests in the brazen theft at a Los Angeles Nordstrom Wednesday night.
Residents are encouraged to take caution with activities that could begin fires.
The New York attorney general and Manhattan district attorney are looking into whether the Trump Organization broke the law by providing lower valuations of its properties to tax officers and higher estimates to potential lenders, according to The Washington Post. Jonathan O'Connell, a business reporter for The Washington Post, co-authored that report and joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Looters targeting Bay Area businesses struck again over the weekend, with smash-and-grab thieves hitting the Southland Mall in Hayward, California, and suspects taking merchandise from a Lululemon store in San Jose. It was the third day in a row that large mobs of robbers went after retailers in the region. CBS San Francisco's Justin Andrews reports.
Dozens at a time hit stores in several cities. In one case, they briefly took over a jewelry store.
The sheen was reported in the same area as the damaged pipeline that caused the Huntington Beach oil spill last month.
The vice mayor of Folsom, California, came up with a novel solution to help solve a widespread staffing shortage.
Gary Maynard allegedly started four wildfires that threatened to trap firefighters as they battled the massive Dixie Fire, prosecutors said.
Richard Ayvazyan and his wife, Marietta Terabelian, remain at large after the FBI says they removed their electronic tracking bracelets in August.
The CDC reports over 1 million children ages 5 to 11 have received the first dose of Pfizer's pediatric vaccine. This comes as several states and New York City begin expanding booster eligibility to all adults. Director of vaccine research at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Dr. Robert Frenck, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with a look at the day's pandemic news.
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising in several states across the country approximately 20 months into the pandemic. Additionally, three states have made booster shots available to all adults despite CDC officials recommending them for select groups only. CBSN's Lana Zak sits down with Jodie Guest, professor and vice chair in the epidemiology department at the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University, to discuss the latest COVID-19 developments and what to expect in the months and years to come.
Kaiser Permanente and the Alliance of Health Care Unions said they reached a tentative agreement.
The three states have some of the nation's highest rates of new infections.
Sunday, Bill Whitaker reports on the epic logjam that's overwhelming Southern California's two busiest ports.
Former special counsel Jack Smith is testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee as part of its investigation into his probes of President Trump.
CBS News New York has exclusively obtained screenshots from a source presented as text messages between Jane Doe and one of the defendants in a lawsuit alleging rape at a fraternity house at Cornell University in 2024.
Lindsay Clancy was back in a Massachusetts courtroom for the first time since her murder trial ended in a mistrial.
Trump says U.S. and Iranian negotiators are talking via mediators, but insists he has "offered them NOTHING" to get a peace deal done.
Federal prosecutors in Texas have charged a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot by an ICE agent earlier this month with assaulting a federal officer.
Rubio claims a possible terror plot against a U.K. air base used by U.S. forces "clearly involved" a foreign actor, but there are few facts to support that.
The meeting comes as some industry leaders warn about the risks of rapid AI advancements.
About a week ago, the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claimed it had defaced the FBI's jobs website and bragged that it had stolen data about FBI personnel and job applicants.
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is making a play for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" supporters with the release Tuesday of a new health policy platform.
An elderly couple in the San Francisco Bay Area is suspected of shooting and killing their son-in-law in the parking lot of a community park over the weekend.
Federal prosecutors in Texas have charged a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot by an ICE agent earlier this month with assaulting a federal officer.
Hurricane Polo is expected to bring heavy rain and flooding to parts of the southwestern United States.
About a week ago, the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claimed it had defaced the FBI's jobs website and bragged that it had stolen data about FBI personnel and job applicants.
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
The United States has banned nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles.
OpenAI said it has chosen not to release its new GPT-6.1 Astra model due to concerns about safety, as industry leaders warn of the risks posed by ever-more-powerful AI technology.
California food manufacturer said it is investigating after a consumer posted a video showing a rodent in a jar of the company's peperoncinis.
Airfares for round-trip U.S. flights have jumped 31% compared to the same period last year, and tickets are likely to get pricier, according to a new analysis.
President Trump said he is "very seriously" considering a ban on diesel exports. But such a move could drive U.S. gas prices sharply higher, analysts said.
Federal prosecutors in Texas have charged a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot by an ICE agent earlier this month with assaulting a federal officer.
Attorneys for JMSN say the use of the song is a violation of federal copyright law and demand the ad be withdrawn.
About a week ago, the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claimed it had defaced the FBI's jobs website and bragged that it had stolen data about FBI personnel and job applicants.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists, who were banned by Trump from White House grounds this month, asked a federal court to block the press ban until the case is resolved.
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is making a play for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" supporters with the release Tuesday of a new health policy platform.
Dutch doctors decided to euthanize a child just under the age of 2 under new rules allowing the procedure for children suffering unbearably.
Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness and high-profile recalls have made food safety a concern of voters.
Minutes into a run, Caroline McCaffrey was struck with a massive headache. The resulting medical journey would reveal a family risk for a dangerous condition.
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.
Dutch doctors decided to euthanize a child just under the age of 2 under new rules allowing the procedure for children suffering unbearably.
Rubio claims a possible terror plot against a U.K. air base used by U.S. forces "clearly involved" a foreign actor, but there are few facts to support that.
A new analysis of phone calls made on the night of the students' disappearance led to the arrests of 17 new suspects, officials said.
Large crowds in Paris and other parts of France offered a striking welcome for Pope Leo in one of Europe's most secular countries.
Charles Spencer, the brother of the late Princess Diana, spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about writing his new book, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister."
Author John Grisham has published over 50 bestselling books. Now, Grisham is breaking into the spy genre with "The French Illusion," which tells the story of a newlywed couple kidnapped in Paris. Grisham joins "CBS Mornings" with more.
Emerging musician and DJ Blu DeTiger started on TikTok and moved on to share the stage with Sabrina Carpenter, Sombr and others. She spoke with "CBS Mornings" about her music, including her upcoming album, "N.Y. Baby."
Some of country music's biggest stars are speaking out against the surge in development of massive data centers, saying the centers have negative impact on the environment and threaten a quieter way of country living. Brad Paisley, Tanya Tucker, Willie Nelson and Gavin Adcock have all said they're against data center development. Adcock joined "CBS Mornings" to share why he's speaking out now.
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
A former Ohio music pastor who appeared on the singing competition "American Idol" is on trial over allegations that he killed his wife while having an affair.
President Trump launched America.gov, a new government website powered by artificial intelligence. This comes as he plans to meet with tech executives over the future of AI. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand reports.
President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson are meeting with AI leaders to discuss the technology and potential safety guardrails. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe 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.
Some of country music's biggest stars are speaking out against the surge in development of massive data centers, saying the centers have negative impact on the environment and threaten a quieter way of country living. Brad Paisley, Tanya Tucker, Willie Nelson and Gavin Adcock have all said they're against data center development. Adcock joined "CBS Mornings" to share why he's speaking out now.
President Trump is set to meet with the AI leaders shaping the new technology, as concerns about safety mount and China competes to dominate the market. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
Former special counsel Jack Smith is testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee about his investigations into President Trump, including the classified documents case. Smith testified that he was not swayed by partisan interests during his investigations. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
An elderly couple in the San Francisco Bay Area is suspected of shooting and killing their son-in-law in the parking lot of a community park over the weekend.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer, Kevin Reddington, is in court for a hearing on a potential new trial against the Massachusetts mother. Reddington suggested during the proceedings that prosecutors did not prove that Clancy actually committed the killings. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Former special counsel Jack Smith is testifying before the House Judiciary Committee about his investigations into President Trump. Here's his opening statement.
A construction worker in Michigan died after crashing his car following a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement pursuit. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez spoke to the man's family.
NASA says it is committed to helping Boeing get its Starliner back in space after multiple upgrades and improvements.
The Super Heavy-Starship rocket's 14th test flight, the first boosting the upper stage to orbit, marked a major milestone for both SpaceX and NASA.
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Patrick Clancy wrestles with grief and shares memories of his children in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
Former special counsel Jack Smith is testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee about his investigations into President Trump, including the classified documents case. Smith testified that he was not swayed by partisan interests during his investigations. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
President Trump launched America.gov, a new government website powered by artificial intelligence. This comes as he plans to meet with tech executives over the future of AI. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand reports.
The Senate approved the "Protect College Sports" bill late Monday night, meant to establish federal framework to regulate aspects of college sports like the transfer portal and name, image and likeness rights. Nikole Killion reports.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer, Kevin Reddington, is in court for a hearing on a potential new trial against the Massachusetts mother. Reddington suggested during the proceedings that prosecutors did not prove that Clancy actually committed the killings. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.