CBS Evening News, October 27, 2020
Biden campaigns in Georgia on final week before Election Day; Firefighters save Colorado man's home from wildfire and leave note
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Biden campaigns in Georgia on final week before Election Day; Firefighters save Colorado man's home from wildfire and leave note
Record COVID-19 cases reported as infections rise in all 50 states; Woman watching barn livestream saves pig from fire
Iran has agreed to stop all enrichment of uranium starting Jan. 20. In exchange, the U.S. and its allies will provide gradual relief from economic sanctions, valued at about $7 billion; and, Despite ongoing threats of extinction, sightings of whales of all kinds have been on the increase in the Pacific coastal waters off California, but scientists say this doesn't mean the whale population is rebounding yet.
Police say a male teenager killed a student and injured a teacher before apparently taking his own life at Reynolds High School in Troutdale, Ore.; and, Andres Amador calls himself an "earthscape artist." His designs often cover a space as large as a football field, created on beaches from California to the Caribbean.
Israel is targeting what it calls command centers, though they're often just the homes of militants. To give families a chance to evacuate, the Israeli military sometimes telephones in advance or fires a small missile without an explosive; and, generations of kids came to idolize Babe Ruth pitching for the Red Sox. But it's his 97-year-old daughter who feels his presence more than anyone.
The sudden icing caused hundreds of accidents and nine deaths over the weekend; and, long after Martin Luther King's death, his message of non-violence is carried by a protege.
Highest-ranking U.S. military officer takes questions on Niger ambush; Secret files from JFK assassination will soon be released
At least 330,000 evacuated as wildfires spread; Remembering Otis Redding's biggest hit 50 years later
Oprah for president? Golden Globes speech stirs speculation of 2020 run; Queen Elizabeth II reflects on coronation
Worst NYC fire in 28 years started by child; Former delivery driver reveals new details about Waco siege.
Mark Zuckerberg appears before skeptical lawmakers amid Facebook privacy scandal; Gold Star families carry on the legacy of their loved ones
Kim Jong Un visits Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing; Chance of getting hit by falling Chinese space station "pretty slim," expert says.
Trump announces end of Iran nuclear deal, promises "highest level" of economic sanctions; Stranded soldier watches daughter's birth on FaceTime
Trump announces summit with North Korea is back on; Enduring friendship that began two years ago spans nearly eight decades
Manhunt underway in Tennessee for suspect in deputy's death; man suffering heart attack on flight saved by passengers
Dangerous heat wave could continue through July Fourth; Trump to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin
Counter-protesters outnumber white nationalists at Washington, D.C., rally; University of Maryland places head football coach on leave
Chris Watts charged with murder in death of wife, 2 kids; california firefighters battling wildfires perform random acts of kindness
Deadly Carr Fire forces thousands to evacuate; Acts of kindness emerge amid deadly California wildfires.
Trump tweets about secret Trump Tower meeting ; Accident in Boston illustrates steep cost of emergency care
Notre Dame cathedral suffers extensive damage in massive blaze; Father and son separated at the border reunite one year later.
Tiger attacks zookeeper at Topeka Zoo; Protesters say money to rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral could be spent elsewhere.
Trump says "our country is full" during border visit; How a simple act of kindness transformed a boy's birthday.
Southern California assesses damage after 7.1 magnitude quake; Bruce Springsteen's daughter eyes 2020 Olympics
Global economy concerns loom over G7 summit; Community comes together to help Texas gymnast pay medical bills
The House on Thursday voted to direct President Trump to end the war with Iran, after four Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke the president over his handling of the conflict.
The Secret Service said a member of Vice President JD Vance's detail is under investigation for "compromising operational and information security."
The U.S. is moving more refueling planes and possibly heavy bombers to the region as the war with Iran spreads to another vital Middle East waterway.
The recall affects white-shell and cage-free eggs sold under multiple grocery brands in six states. No illnesses have been reported.
Madison's chief of police says an officer in Wisconsin's capital city shot and killed a man who had injured him with a knife while resisting arrest.
President Trump said on Thursday the deal would include no enrichment of nuclear material.
A former model who accused Jeffrey Epstein associate Daniel Siad of rape says his death in Paris is "very disappointing," as he never faced justice.
The FDA panel will review seven peptides and decide if they should be added to a list of substances that can be safely produced by compounding pharmacies.
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
There were 89 people arrested over the course of the World Cup for involvement in human-trafficking rings, the NYPD said.
The Secret Service said a member of Vice President JD Vance's detail is under investigation for "compromising operational and information security."
The recall affects white-shell and cage-free eggs sold under multiple grocery brands in six states. No illnesses have been reported.
The House on Thursday voted to direct President Trump to end the war with Iran, after four Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke the president over his handling of the conflict.
The last time global oil prices settled above $100 was on May 22, data from FactSet shows.
The recall affects white-shell and cage-free eggs sold under multiple grocery brands in six states. No illnesses have been reported.
The last time global oil prices settled above $100 was on May 22, data from FactSet shows.
The EU fined Google 890 million euros ($1 billion) after it said the tech giant broke digital antitrust regulations by setting up Google Play and its search engine to steer consumers toward its own services and apps over others'.
The Stop Insider Trading Act would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks.
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
The Secret Service said a member of Vice President JD Vance's detail is under investigation for "compromising operational and information security."
The House on Thursday voted to direct President Trump to end the war with Iran, after four Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke the president over his handling of the conflict.
The U.S. Navy is taking a major step to restrict press access to information about service members by no longer releasing information about any sailor's service history.
Vance Boelter, the man who admitted in court to shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, is set to learn his sentence Thursday morning.
The GOP chair of the House Judiciary Committee encouraged the DOJ to look into criminally charging Jack Smith, alleging the former special counsel who brought charges against President Trump lied to Congress.
The FDA panel will review seven peptides and decide if they should be added to a list of substances that can be safely produced by compounding pharmacies.
The recall affects white-shell and cage-free eggs sold under multiple grocery brands in six states. No illnesses have been reported.
A pastor in Florida is suing OpenAI after he used ChatGPT for medical advice and received suggestions that he claims caused him to delay necessary treatment. Jo Ling Kent reports.
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
Health policy experts say higher import duties could increase costs and strain supplies while offering no guarantee manufacturers will shift production to the U.S.
As Iran's attacks keep ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to a trickle and oil prices surge, Gulf states are planning to invest billions in pipeline alternatives.
A former model who accused Jeffrey Epstein associate Daniel Siad of rape says his death in Paris is "very disappointing," as he never faced justice.
Mayor Valentin Lavin, who was allied to President Claudia Sheinbaum's leftist party, had already survived an armed attack in January, according to local media reports.
Two beluga whales settled into their new home at SeaWorld San Antonio this week following an international relocation mission from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland.
France experienced at least 5,700 more deaths than usual during a historic heat wave last month, according to the public health agency.
Peter Lassally, the fabled TV executive for such late-night hosts as Johnny Carson and David Letterman, and a mentor for many rising comedians, died July 19, 2026 at age 93. In this March 11, 2018 "Sunday Morning" profile, correspondent Mo Rocca talked with Lassally (affectionately dubbed "The Host Whisperer") about working with the kings of late-night. Lassally also talks about his childhood, part of which was spent in Nazi concentration camps, and also about whether he has had joy in his life.
"Criminal Minds" star Aisha Tyler was only supposed to be in six episodes of the show, but her journey on the series has now spanned over a decade. She tells "CBS Mornings" how her role has impacted her in real life and what it was like to work with guest star Connor Storrie from "Heated Rivalry."
Actor James Norton describes what it is like to play a villain in "House of the Dragon," which is a prequel to "Game of Thrones" and reveals which scene made him nearly faint during shooting.
Luke Bracey tells "CBS Mornings" the new "Little House on the Prairie" series was adapted from the books rather than a reboot of the TV show. He explains why he thinks it resonates with people today and how a playlist helped him and a co-star bond over their characters.
Anson Mount previews the fourth season of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds." He talks about his introduction to "Star Trek" and why he thinks it's the best season yet.
Florida pastor Scott Winters claims in his lawsuit against OpenAI that ChatGPT's poor medical recommendations sent him to the hospital. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent sat down with Winters to discuss his experience.
A former pastor is speaking out, claiming ChatGPT's guidance landed him in the hospital. He's now suing OpenAI and its CEO. The company said, in part, "ChatGPT is not a doctor and should never be used as a substitute for medical care." Jo Ling Kent 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.
ChatGPT developer OpenAI says its artificial intelligence systems hacked into another AI company without prompting. Connor Leahy, U.S. director for ControlAI, joins CBS News to discuss.
OpenAI, the developer behind ChatGPT, says one of its artificial intelligence models went rogue and hacked another AI company. Neil Lawrence, professor of machine learning at the University of Cambridge, joins to assess the claim.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
Protesters gathered after police in Madison, Wisconsin, fatally shot a man during an attempted arrest. The man was armed with a knife and injured an officer before he was shot, police said. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro faces drug trafficking charges in the U.S. and is scheduled to go on trial in June 2027. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman explains what to expect from Maduro's legal proceedings.
Independent autopsy results commissioned by Nolan Wells' family found the cause and manner of the 18-year-old's death were undetermined, pending further investigation. Wells died during a July Fourth boating trip with friends.
Four police officers are on leave after a man who was allegedly armed with a knife was shot and killed in Madison, Wisconsin, on Wednesday. Within hours of the deadly shooting, there were protests and a vigil held for the man. Mark Strassmann has more.
Vance Boelter, the man who admitted in court to shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, is set to learn his sentence Thursday morning.
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
A federal judge is set to hear arguments on the Justice Department's subpoenas of The New York Times journalists over reports about President Trump's Qatari-donated Air Force One. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
The House passed a resolution to limit President Trump's war powers and direct him to end military operations in Iran after four Republicans joined Democrats on the vote. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.
Peter Lassally, the fabled TV executive for such late-night hosts as Johnny Carson and David Letterman, and a mentor for many rising comedians, died July 19, 2026 at age 93. In this March 11, 2018 "Sunday Morning" profile, correspondent Mo Rocca talked with Lassally (affectionately dubbed "The Host Whisperer") about working with the kings of late-night. Lassally also talks about his childhood, part of which was spent in Nazi concentration camps, and also about whether he has had joy in his life.
Florida pastor Scott Winters claims in his lawsuit against OpenAI that ChatGPT's poor medical recommendations sent him to the hospital. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent sat down with Winters to discuss his experience.
Tenisha Warner, the widow of "The Cosby Show" actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, spoke exclusively to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about how she is coping one year after her husband's death.