CBS Evening News, October 8th, 2020
FBI foils alleged plot to kidnap Michigan governor and overthrow government; Volunteers build desks for underprivileged kids amid coronavirus pandemic
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FBI foils alleged plot to kidnap Michigan governor and overthrow government; Volunteers build desks for underprivileged kids amid coronavirus pandemic
A storm of "historic proportions" with significant ice totals has been predicted for the area, and up to nine inches of snow is forecast for north Georgia; and, French President Francois Hollande's turbulent love life took center stage as the White House prepared to welcome him for a state dinner.
A suspect is in custody after a shooting spree that left three dead and at least six others injured at a high school in Michigan. Former FBI agent and police officer Kathy Guider joins CBSN to discuss how authorities will approach the investigation.
FBI searches for motive after Nashville bomber dies in explosion; Nursing home residents get a weekly dose of puppy love.
Authorities say a man believed to have started a fire that shut down Chicago's airports apparently tried to kill himself afterwards; and, as part of our continuing series, "On the Road," Steve Hartman meets a New York state football coach whose team of tykes suffered an embarrassing pileup that went viral on YouTube.
Trump's weekend tweets garner intense scrutiny; New Saudi Arabian prince ushering in wave of cultural change
Trump acknowledges Flynn’s involvement with Russian probe; Iowa State fans show heartwarming gesture to children's hospital patients
Republican leaders finalize tax plan; Christmas comes early for town hit hard by Hurricane Harvey
Democrat Doug Jones wins in stunning upset; New U.S. embassy in London cost more than $1B
Bad weather causes holiday travel delays; this girl's creation could help kids in cities she's never visited
Record 107 million Americans traveling for the holidays; military experiments with high-tech flying machine
GOP lawmakers describe rush to help victims after train crash; scientist stumbles upon treasure trove of dinosaur tracks
Missed warning signs about accused Florida shooter revealed; Watching "Black Panther" with movie fans in Harlem
Dramatic rescue effort on Oregon's Mt. Hood; Derek Jeter opens up about new role as CEO
3rd Amtrak train derails in less than 2 months; Football's biggest night is here
Students inspired by Parkland walk out of class, call for gun reform; A brief history of Stephen Hawking's achievements
Suspicious packages sent to military bases test positive for explosives; Judge refuses mistrial in case of Pulse nightclub shooter's widow.
FBI raids office, home of Trump lawyer Michael Cohen; One man's relentless search for his missing daughter, 24 years in the making.
Trump fires FBI's Andrew McCabe, bashes him on Twitter; Driverless buses debut in California
Trump no longer denies knowledge of Stormy Daniels payment ; A riveting look at one of the world's most famous bridges
Students at Santa Fe High School return to pick up belongings; Harry and Meghan’s titles are Duke and Duchess of Sussex
President Trumps blames Democrats for separation of migrant families; Visitors at Yosemite can walk among the sequoia trees again
DOJ Inspector General report on the Clinton investigation finds Comey not motivated by political bias; Father finally gets to spend Father's Day with his son after 38 years apart.
Challenges remain to get trapped soccer team out of Thai cave; Charity makes sure homeless kids get the birthday party they deserve
FBI agent Peter Strzok has fiery exchange during testimony; What would a new Air Force One look like under Trump?
All family members of Nancy Guthrie have been cleared as suspects in her disappearance, authorities in Arizona said.
Police said the deadly shooting during a high school boys' hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, appears to have stemmed from a family dispute.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
A device that can pick up certain electronic signals is being used in the search for Nancy Guthrie, as it may detect emissions from her pacemaker, sources told CBS News.
Elana Meyers Taylor has won her first Olympic gold in women's monobob, and she made history as the oldest American woman to do it at the Winter Games.
Team USA star skater Ilia Malinin, after multiple falls at the Winter Games, speaks of a struggle to "stay sane through the endless insurmountable pressure."
Minnesota's top investigative agency said Monday the federal government has formally refused to hand over evidence and information in the killing of Alex Pretti.
Defending Olympic champion Eileen Gu took silver in freeski big air at the 2026 Winter Olympics as Canada's Megan Oldham won the gold medal on Monday night.
Forecasters predicted filers would benefit from larger checks this year due to a series of new tax provisions in the "one big, beautiful" bill.
All family members of Nancy Guthrie have been cleared as suspects in her disappearance, authorities in Arizona said.
Defending Olympic champion Eileen Gu took silver in freeski big air at the 2026 Winter Olympics as Canada's Megan Oldham won the gold medal on Monday night.
Police said the deadly shooting during a high school boys' hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, appears to have stemmed from a family dispute.
After a decade of rapid growth, Lululemon is struggling to find its footing in an increasingly saturated market.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
After a decade of rapid growth, Lululemon is struggling to find its footing in an increasingly saturated market.
Forecasters predicted filers would benefit from larger checks this year due to a series of new tax provisions in the "one big, beautiful" bill.
Most retail and food establishments will remain open, but services like mail delivery will be suspended for the federal holiday.
Prediction markets are taking bets this Valentine's Day that celebrity relationships can thrive — or break apart.
The inflation reading, the lowest since May 2025, shows grocery, gas and rent prices are cooling.
State lawmakers are promising accountability after a CBS News California investigation found they failed to enact three out of four state audit recommendations. CBS News California built an audit accountability tracker to help.
Many of Hungary's neighbors say Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is eroding democracy, but President Trump is forging closer relations with the Putin ally.
After setting social media abuzz by saying aliens were real, former President Barack Obama said he didn't see evidence that aliens "have made contact with us."
In a CBS News "Things That Matter" town hall, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore blasted President Trump — but also urged Democrats to change their perception as "the party of no and slow."
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Tom Homan and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries join Ed O'Keefe.
Twenty one states in the U.S. have confirmed cases of measles.
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform, TrumpRx, isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
Elana Meyers Taylor has won her first Olympic gold in women's monobob, and she made history as the oldest American woman to do it at the Winter Games.
Defending Olympic champion Eileen Gu took silver in freeski big air at the 2026 Winter Olympics as Canada's Megan Oldham won the gold medal on Monday night.
Austrian public prosecutors filed terrorism-related charges Monday against a 21-year-old defendant who they say planned to attack Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in 2024.
Their respective semifinal wins on Monday set up a seventh gold-medal showdown between Team USA and Canada later this week.
Team USA star skater Ilia Malinin, after multiple falls at the Winter Games, speaks of a struggle to "stay sane through the endless insurmountable pressure."
Robert Duvall, known for his roles in "The Godfather," "Apocalypse Now" and more, has died at 95, his wife announced in a social media post Monday. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
The high-profile ESPN and SiriusXM commentator and bestselling author is a combative and colorful voice on sports. But now, with a weekly political show in which he interviews government leaders, he is raising eyebrows in Washington, too.
High-profile ESPN and SiriusXM commentator and bestselling author Stephen A. Smith is a combative and colorful voice on sports. But now, with a weekly political show, in which he interviews government leaders, he is gaining notice in Washington, too. Smith talks with "Sunday Morning" national correspondent Robert Costa about his journey and whether he might soon be on a debate stage.
The singer-songwriter who's remained on Billboard's Hot 100 Chart for seven straight decades has just released his latest album, "Inspirations of Life and Love." A youthful 84, he talks about his artistic longevity.
If you've been on social media this week, you've likely seen an ominous warning about artificial intelligence in your feed: "Something big is happening." An essay from the CEO of an AI company, Matt Shumer, likens the current moment to February 2020, right before the start of COVID. Nate Soares, co-author of "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies," joins to discuss.
Amazon's Ring unit touted a "search party" service in its Super Bowl ad, but one critic called the app a "surveillance nightmare."
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 Federal Trade Commission sent a letter to Tim Cook one day after President Trump circulated a report raising questions about Apple News' practices.
The messaging platform WhatsApp says Russia has "attempted to fully block" its service inside the country, "to drive people to a state-owned surveillance app."
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Law enforcement confirmed Monday that all of Nancy Guthrie's family members have been cleared as suspects in her disappearance. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the latest from Arizona and former FBI supervisory special agent Lance Leising joins CBS News to discuss the search.
At least two people are dead after a shooting at a hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
All members of Nancy Guthrie's family members have been ruled out as suspects in her disappearance, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said Monday. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the latest on the search for Guthrie and former FBI supervisory agent Doug Kouns joins to discuss the investigation.
All family members of Nancy Guthrie have been cleared as suspects in her disappearance, authorities in Arizona said.
Police said the deadly shooting during a high school boys' hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, appears to have stemmed from a family dispute.
The Crew 12 docking came one month after a previous crew had to return to Earth early due to a medical issue.
NASA and SpaceX launched a new mission to the International Space Station with four crew members on board to replace the team that returned last month due to a medical issue with one member. Mark Strassmann has more.
The two-woman, two-man crew is replacing four other station fliers who came home early last month due to a medical issue one was having.
NASA and SpaceX say they have completed their final reviews and are ready to launch a crewed mission to the International Space Station on Friday. Retired NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
A United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket carrying classified Space Force payloads suffered a booster problem but apparently made an otherwise "nominal" ascent to space, the company said.
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.
Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall has died at age 95. Shanelle Kaul looks back at a career that spanned some of the biggest films of the 20th century.
The Swedish men's curling team is accusing Canada of cheating during last Friday's Olympic preliminary round, claiming that Canada's Marc Kennedy double-touched the granite stone. That means he may have touched the rock after it had already been released on the ice. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has more.
Team USA won its 18th and 19th medals at the Olympics, including the gold for 41-year-old bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor, who is now the oldest American woman to ever win gold at the Winter Games. Seth Doane has more.
Former President Obama has broken his silence nearly two weeks after President Trump posted a video that included an animation of the Obamas' faces transposed on to the bodies of dancing cartoon apes. Weijia Jiang has details.
Flash flood warnings over the Palisades burn scar areas have ramped up concerns of mudslides in Southern California, shutting down a stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway. Rob Marciano has more on the weather from coast to coast.