CBS Weekend News, August 2, 2020
SpaceX capsule brings 2 NASA astronauts back to Earth; Opera breathes new life into the Circus Maximus amid coronavirus pandemic.
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SpaceX capsule brings 2 NASA astronauts back to Earth; Opera breathes new life into the Circus Maximus amid coronavirus pandemic.
President Trump continues to insist voting by mail will lead to rampant fraud; Texas twins offer free swimming lessons to children
Trump blames Biden campaign for clash between campaign bus and caravan of Trump supporters; 101-year-old voter braves long lines and bad weather to cast her ballot
Trump's doctors say he could be discharged as early as Monday; Trump surprises supporters outside Walter Reed Medical Center.
Trump says he's "immune" to coronavirus; Boeing 737 Max to return after being grounded after deadly crashes
Officials plead for caution ahead of Labor Day weekend; Hospital guard turned medical student hopes to inspire others to chase their dreams
Trump holds first in-person event since testing positive for COVID-19; Texas kindergarten teacher keeps students engaged with remote puppet shows
Hospitals anticipate surge of coronavirus patients after Thanksgiving weekend; Rural American hospitals overwhelmed with coronavirus patients
At least 5 aides to Vice President Pence test positive for coronavirus; Trick-or-treating in the age of COVID
California sets new restrictions as coronavirus cases skyrocket; 5-year-old becomes "Santa's mailman" thanks to Make-a-Wish Foundation
Trump administration accused of election interference over changes to Postal Service; Philadelphia music academy continues with online lessons during pandemic
President Trump nominates Amy Coney Barrett as Democrats threaten to slow down the process; CBS News transportation safety analyst Mark Rosenker dies at 73 years old.
Portland protests turn deadly as National Guard heads to Kenosha, Wisconsin; Aesha Ash breaks barriers at School of American Ballet in New York City.
Death toll climbs to 33 as Western states battle ongoing wildfires; New CBS poll shows tight presidential race in key states.
Memorial service held for John Lewis in Alabama; National Zoo reopens for the first time in 19 weeks
President Trump pushes for schools to reopen as coronavirus deaths top 135,000; Zoo toy creator puts on a puppet show for his neighborhood with no strings attached.
Millions of Thanksgiving travelers returning home amid COVID-19 surge; Americans begin early Christmas decorating after rough year
California's Creek Fire forces evacuations and burns thousands of acres; 2nd wave of coronavirus could be weeks away, experts warn.
West Coast has some of worst air quality in the world amid wildfires; Nonprofit provides free meals to Texas children facing food insecurity amid pandemic
States issue new restrictions to contain surge of coronavirus infections; Displaced owl found in Rockefeller Christmas could take flight as soon as Monday
COVID vaccine delivery begins in the U.S. as cases surge; 13-year-old battling rare cancer goes viral
Trump and Biden ramp up campaigns as election enters homestretch; Japanese sushi chef finds way to spice up deliveries during pandemic
Trump incorrectly claims U.S. has "one of the lowest mortality rates" for coronavirus; "Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis" explores why the coronavirus has been so hard on the Latino community.
Coronavirus cases soar as Thanksgiving approaches; Commemorating 400 years after the Mayflower's arrival
Trump and Biden hold campaign events on final weekend before Election Day; Drive-in horror shows for Halloween gain popularity in Japan amid pandemic
The vice president says the U.S. and Iran are "very close" to a deal, but are "not there yet." Meanwhile, the U.S. struck Iran, which retaliated against a U.S. base.
DFR said there have been fatalities, but the fire department said it cannot confirm the number of victims at this time.
Kathleen Thomas, who is missing her right hand, thought it was a misunderstanding when a deputy pulled her over for allegedly holding her phone with that hand while driving. Bodycam video shows the viral interaction.
Lynette Hooker was reported missing by her husband in early April after the couple allegedly went for a nighttime ride aboard a dinghy.
Some artists announced for the Freedom 250 concert series in Washington, D.C., this summer, say they won't be performing.
It is the highest on-the-record estimate of Russian military deaths to come from any government since the war in Ukraine began.
Jill Biden told CBS News "Sunday Morning" that her husband's performance in the 2024 debate "scared me to death." But her comments at the time did not reflect those concerns.
Democratic lawmakers argue the Trump administration must get express consent from Congress before continuing construction on the White House ballroom.
Investigative journalist and filmmaker Nick Bilton has been named executive producer of "60 Minutes."
DOJ is probing a nonprofit run by billionaire Reid Hoffman that funded a portion of E. Jean Carroll's civil litigation against President Trump, several sources said.
Kathleen Thomas, who is missing her right hand, thought it was a misunderstanding when a deputy pulled her over for allegedly holding her phone with that hand while driving. Bodycam video shows the viral interaction.
Investigative journalist and filmmaker Nick Bilton has been named executive producer of "60 Minutes."
Lynette Hooker was reported missing by her husband in early April after the couple allegedly went for a nighttime ride aboard a dinghy.
The NHL Alumni Association announced Claude Lemieux's death. A cause of death was not immediately available, nor was it clear where Lemieux was when he died.
The department said it is preparing for the banknote in response to legislation proposed last year.
The Trump Accounts app allows parents to open new tax-preferred investment accounts for their children, including a $1,000 government contribution.
The personal consumption expenditures price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred gauge of inflation, jumped due to higher energy costs.
Australia is suing 3M for more than 2 billion Australian dollars ($1.4 billion) over so-called "forever chemical" contamination from firefighting foam at defense bases, the government says.
A software engineer at Google is facing federal charges after allegedly betting on confidential company information on Polymarket, netting more than $1.2 million in profits.
DOJ is probing a nonprofit run by billionaire Reid Hoffman that funded a portion of E. Jean Carroll's civil litigation against President Trump, several sources said.
Democratic lawmakers argue the Trump administration must get express consent from Congress before continuing construction on the White House ballroom.
The White House has yet to release a summary the results of President Trump's latest physical exam.
The department said it is preparing for the banknote in response to legislation proposed last year.
Some artists announced for the Freedom 250 concert series in Washington, D.C., this summer, say they won't be performing.
The Trump administration announced plans to set up an Ebola quarantine and treatment center in Kenya for Americans exposed to the deadly virus overseas. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is now saying no Ebola patients will be allowed into the U.S. Mark Strassmann reports.
In the 1800s, Hartford, Connecticut, picked up the nickname, "The Insurance Capital of the World." Tony Dokoupil visits the city to ask people about rising insurance and healthcare costs.
Uganda on Wednesday ordered the closure of its border with Congo, where suspected cases of a rare type of Ebola are surging.
The U.S. is in the process of setting up a quarantine facility in Kenya for Americans who were exposed to Ebola or infected with the deadly illness.
HGTV host and designer Ty Pennington opens up about his mother's yearslong battle with bronchiectasis, a chronic lung condition that often goes undiagnosed, and shares tips for caregivers on creating a calm environment. (Sponsored by Insmed)
An Austrian court has convicted a man of planning to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna nearly two years ago.
Lynette Hooker was reported missing by her husband in early April after the couple allegedly went for a nighttime ride aboard a dinghy.
The NHL Alumni Association announced Claude Lemieux's death. A cause of death was not immediately available, nor was it clear where Lemieux was when he died.
It is the highest on-the-record estimate of Russian military deaths to come from any government since the war in Ukraine began.
Two Iranian brothers who joined January's protests say the war has made things worse, and ending it shouldn't only be about uranium.
An Austrian court has convicted a man of planning to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna nearly two years ago.
Some artists announced for the Freedom 250 concert series in Washington, D.C., this summer, say they won't be performing.
Broadway star Joshua Henry joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his role in the "Ragtime" musical, which depicts the stories of Americans at the turn of the 20th century.
Judd Winick talks to CBS Mornings' Vladimir Duthiers about appearing on MTV's "The Real World: San Francisco" in 1994, the audition process for the reality TV series and more.
Dorina Medley, who appeared in the "Real Housewives of New York City" for six seasons, talks to CBS Mornings' Vladimir Duthiers about her decision to join the Bravo series, why she has no regrets and what draws people to reality TV.
Pope Leo has released the first encyclical of his papacy, focusing on humanity and, in part, warning of the risks posed by the growing use of artificial intelligence. The message comes amid growing dissent among young people over AI. Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, joins to discuss.
A Google employee has been arrested for allegedly using insider information to make $1 million on Polymarket. Dustin Gouker, publisher of the Event Horizon newsletter on prediction markets, joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
The digital investing platform Robinhood is now allowing AI agents to trade stocks and make credit card purchases for users. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke DiPalma joins with the details.
AI-fueled delusions can happen when chatbots respond to grandiose, paranoid or imaginary ideas with affirmation or encouragement.
The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
An Austrian court has convicted a man of planning to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna nearly two years ago.
A Google employee has been arrested for allegedly using insider information to make $1 million on Polymarket. Dustin Gouker, publisher of the Event Horizon newsletter on prediction markets, joins CBS News to discuss.
According to an affidavit, a former CIA official was arrested after the FBI raided his Virginia home and found over 300 gold bars worth $40 million. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to examine the case.
Colt Gray, the alleged Apalachee High School shooter, was in court Thursday for the next steps before his potential trial. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a Black death row inmate who argued racial discrimination occurred in the jury-selection process before his trial. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
A rare blue micromoon will appear in night skies this weekend. Here's what to expect.
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, Astrolab, Lunar Outpost and Firefly Aerospace are awarded with hundreds of millions of dollars in NASA contracts for the first phase of its moon base plans.
China has launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts heading to its space station.
Perfecting SpaceX's mammoth rocket will be critical to NASA's plans for returning astronauts to the surface of the moon.
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
U.S. sources confirmed Thursday that a tentative memorandum of understanding for a 60-day ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has been reached. It is now awaiting the approval of both President Trump and Iranian leadership. Imtiaz Tyab has more details.
The former first lady Jill Biden told "CBS Sunday Morning" that former President Biden was indeed "slowing down," as she put it, even as he ran for reelection. Nancy Cordes has more details.
After residents reported a gas leak in a Dallas apartment building, a massive explosion engulfed the building in flames. Jason Allen reports.
Sources tell CBS News the Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into a nonprofit with ties to E. Jean Carroll, who accused President Trump of sexually abusing her and won two lawsuits against him. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more details.
U.S. and Iranian negotiators are working to extend their current ceasefire and begin negotiations on a long-term agreement, but neither President Trump nor Iranian leaders have given final approval on a deal. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan has more.