"CBS Weekend News" headlines for August 22, 2021
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News with Jericka Duncan."
Flooding
Survivors of deadly Tennessee floods recall "scariest thing ever"
At least 21 people were killed and officials fear the death toll could rise after record-breaking floods west of Nashville.
Henri now a tropical depression as flooding danger remains
The storm made landfall just after noon on Sunday near Westerly, Rhode Island.
At least 22 killed and more than 50 missing in Tennessee flood
The flooding in rural areas took out roads, cellphone towers and telephone lines, leaving families uncertain about whether their loved ones survived the unprecedented deluge.
New England braces for Henri impact
Dangerous storm surges, flash flooding and power outages are the prospect for New England residents Sunday as Henri approaches. Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli reports the latest from Long Island.
How climate change helped strengthen the Taliban
For the past three decades, drought and floods have plagued rural Afghanistan. As a result, farmers have struggled to maintain their crops and livestock, and many people have been left hungry. The Taliban has been exploiting those issues and capitalizing on distrust in the government to recruit members to their ranks. CBS News climate reporter Cara Korte joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Deadly North Carolina flooding leaves 20 missing
About 20 people are unaccounted for after deadly flash flooding in North Carolina. Jessi Mitchell has the latest on the search.
Storm threatens Northeast with severe flooding
Dozens of people are missing after floods washed through North Carolina. Upstate New York and New England are under flood warnings as Tropical Storm Fred pushes north.
Tropical Storm Fred threatens Florida
Tropical Storm Fred slammed into the Florida panhandle with nearly hurricane-force winds. It's bringing heavy rain to several states. Manuel Bojorquez takes a look.
WorldView: Deadly shooting in U.K.
In today's headlines: Five people and the gunman are dead after a mass shooting in Plymouth, England. Floods devastate Turkey. Venezuelan government officials meet with opposition leaders in Mexico. And London police are reviewing files in Prince Andrew's case. CBS News reporter and producer Haley Ott is in London with a roundup.
Florida braces for Tropical Depression Fred
South Florida is bracing for Tropical Depression Fred, which could escalate back to a storm before making landfall. And the U.S. is still facing extreme heat waves from coast-to-coast. Jeff Berardelli has more.
Extreme heat roasts U.S. as storm heads to Florida
The extreme heat that is baking much of the country may finally break this weekend. Meanwhile, Tropical Depression Fred has brought widespread flooding to the Dominican Republic, with its next stop being Florida. CBS New York chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn has the latest.
U.N. climate change report released
The world's leading climate scientists have issued their starkest warning yet about the speed and impact of human-caused global warming. The landmark U.N. report, out Monday morning, warns there will be many more disasters like this summer's historic flooding in Europe and elsewhere if countries don't slash greenhouse gas emissions now. Roxana Saberi in London has more on the report the U.N. chief calls "code red for humanity."
Extreme weather signals worsening climate crisis
"I've never seen anything like this," CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli says of the array of climate-related disasters happening around the world. He joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the significance of droughts, heat waves, fires and flooding that are hitting various parts of the globe this summer.
China flooding death toll triples to more than 300
The Henan provincial government said 302 people died and 50 remain missing.
WorldView: 180 dead in India landslides
More than 180 people in India are dead after heavy rains triggered landslides and floods. A man in Hong Kong faces life in prison after being the first person found guilty under the city's new national security law. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins "CBSN AM" from London to discuss these stories and more international headlines.
WorldView: Deadly landslides in India; Tunisian president ousts prime minister
Flooding and landslides have killed at least nine people in India. Meanwhile, unrest and protests in Tunisia over the government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic has led to the president firing the prime minister and suspending parliament. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM with the latest news from around the world.
Man survives 3 days in flooded garage after torrential rains hit China
The death toll rose to 58 after record rains hit the major city of Zhengzhou on Tuesday, state TV reported.
China's deadly floods
China is battling severe flooding in Central Henan province that has resulted in 25 deaths. CBS correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports 12 of those people died on flooded subway cars.
WorldView: Severe flooding in China
Massive flooding in China forces hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate. In Nigeria, 100 women and children who were taken hostage are freed. Haiti gets a new prime minister. And France introduces COVID "health passes." Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with a roundup of world headlines.
Severe flooding kills at least 25 in China
At least 25 people in central China died after severe flooding that left commuters trapped in a subway system and caused homes to collapse. Around 200,000 people were under evacuation orders. CBS News Asia correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports.
China flooding leaves 25 dead, train commuters in chest-high water
Shocking images showed passengers caught in a flooded metro train car in Zhengzhou, with hundreds needing rescue from the subway system.
Death toll climbs from extreme flooding in Europe
The death toll from extreme flooding in western Europe has reached at least 160, with dozens of people still unaccounted for. Officials said residents received early warnings about the flooding, but residents said it was not enough. Chris Livesay reports.
Worst flooding in Europe's history kills 180
Over 180 people are dead after the worst floods to hit western Europe in living memory. As Chris Livesay reports from western Germany, that region has suffered the most brutal impact, but Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands have also seen devastation.
Shock and grief as death toll from European flooding nears 200
German leader Angela Merkel said she was literally lost for words to describe the devastation across the western portion of her country.
Live
Trump warns of "critical period" in Iran war, as deadline to avoid escalation looms
President Trump's deadline for Iran to reach a deal to end the war or face punishing strikes on its bridges and power plants is less than 24 hours away.
Artemis II crew completes record-breaking trip around the moon
The Artemis II crew flew further from Earth than any humans in history as they passed behind the far side of the moon.
Trump, top officials share new details of rescue of U.S. airmen from Iran
President Trump and top national security officials shed new light on the daring rescues of two American airmen who were shot down over Iran last week.
Trump calls Artemis II astronauts "modern-day pioneers" in live conversation
President Trump praised the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a brief chat late Monday, saying they had "inspired the entire world" after they looped around the moon in a record-breaking voyage.
Exclusive
New details about Epstein's lenient plea deal revealed in DOJ files
While Epstein was on work release from a Florida jail nearly 20 years ago, he had sex in a vehicle in the prison parking lot, according to a FBI interview.
Inside the daring mission to rescue a U.S. airman downed in Iran
U.S. forces mounted an urgent and high-risk rescue effort to find an airman who was forced to eject from a downed F-15E fighter jet over Iran.
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Two more drug companies to officially launch on TrumpRx
Two more drug-making giants, Abbvie and Genentech, will start selling popular medications on the White House's discounted pharmaceutical site as soon as Monday.
Michigan woman missing after husband says she fell off boat in Bahamas
An American woman disappeared in the Bahamas on Saturday, after her husband said she fell from their dinghy and was swept out to sea.
Michigan holds off UConn to win 2026 NCAA men's basketball title
This is Michigan's second NCAA title in school history, and the win ends a 26-year national championship drought for the Big Ten.
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Michigan holds off UConn to win 2026 NCAA men's basketball title
This is Michigan's second NCAA title in school history, and the win ends a 26-year national championship drought for the Big Ten.
Trump calls Artemis II astronauts "modern-day pioneers" in live conversation
President Trump praised the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a brief chat late Monday, saying they had "inspired the entire world" after they looped around the moon in a record-breaking voyage.
Indianapolis city councilor says his home was shot at over data center project
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said officers found evidence of gunshots and believe it was "an isolated, targeted incident."
The upper middle class is now the largest income group in the U.S.
America's middle class is shrinking, but not because people are getting poorer. Instead, more households are climbing the ladder, new research suggests.
Iran war to throttle oil flows even if Strait of Hormuz reopens soon
Shipping companies would take at least two months to resume operations in the Persian Gulf following a ceasefire in the region, according to the Eurasia Group.
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Two more drug companies to officially launch on TrumpRx
Two more drug-making giants, Abbvie and Genentech, will start selling popular medications on the White House's discounted pharmaceutical site as soon as Monday.
The upper middle class is now the largest income group in the U.S.
America's middle class is shrinking, but not because people are getting poorer. Instead, more households are climbing the ladder, new research suggests.
Iran war to throttle oil flows even if Strait of Hormuz reopens soon
Shipping companies would take at least two months to resume operations in the Persian Gulf following a ceasefire in the region, according to the Eurasia Group.
See which stores are open and closed for Easter 2026
Some major retailers and other stores will close their doors on Easter, so it's best to plan ahead. Here's what to know.
Sauté pans sold at Costco recalled after metal caps "forcefully eject"
One consumer reported sustaining bruising and burn injuries.
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Trump calls Artemis II astronauts "modern-day pioneers" in live conversation
President Trump praised the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a brief chat late Monday, saying they had "inspired the entire world" after they looped around the moon in a record-breaking voyage.
Exclusive
Two more drug companies to officially launch on TrumpRx
Two more drug-making giants, Abbvie and Genentech, will start selling popular medications on the White House's discounted pharmaceutical site as soon as Monday.
Exclusive
New details about Epstein's lenient plea deal revealed in DOJ files
While Epstein was on work release from a Florida jail nearly 20 years ago, he had sex in a vehicle in the prison parking lot, according to a FBI interview.
Trump, top officials share new details of rescue of U.S. airmen from Iran
President Trump and top national security officials shed new light on the daring rescues of two American airmen who were shot down over Iran last week.
Supreme Court clears path for dismissal of Steve Bannon's conviction
The Supreme Court issued an order that paves the way for Steve Bannon to have his contempt of Congress conviction dismissed.
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Two more drug companies to officially launch on TrumpRx
Two more drug-making giants, Abbvie and Genentech, will start selling popular medications on the White House's discounted pharmaceutical site as soon as Monday.
Social media driving teens toward steroids, extreme body transformations
Behind some of the viral physiques lies a troubling trend: the use of a powerful drug never approved for humans.
Scientist with rare ALS genetic mutation looks to experimental treatment
Every few months for the past three years, Jeff Vierstra has been receiving infusions in his spine that target and disable a mutated gene that made it likely he would develop ALS.
New ALS treatment brings hope to patients
"CBS Saturday Morning" looks at an experimental treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, that is bringing hope to some patients suffering from the neurodegenerative disease. To inquire about possible participation in Silence ALS, an initiative to develop individualized gene-based therapies for patients with other rare genetic forms of ALS, please write to silenceals@cumc.columbia.edu.
He thought he was in good health — until fainting during a bike ride
John Cantrell was enjoying his retirement until an unexpected condition forced him to choose between two kinds of heart surgery.
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Ex-CIA director says U.S. needs to learn "new concept of warfare" from Ukraine
Ex-CIA director David Petraeus says Ukraine has offset its disadvantages against Russia through its innovation in its unmanned systems.
Trump, top officials share new details of rescue of U.S. airmen from Iran
President Trump and top national security officials shed new light on the daring rescues of two American airmen who were shot down over Iran last week.
Fugitive mafia boss wanted for murder arrested at luxury villa
Roberto Mazzarella, head of the Mazzarella clan of the Camorra, the Naples-based organized crime group, was one of Italy's most dangerous fugitives, authorities said.
Michigan woman missing after husband says she fell off boat in Bahamas
An American woman disappeared in the Bahamas on Saturday, after her husband said she fell from their dinghy and was swept out to sea.
Family buries "unjustly accused" Mexican teen who died in ICE custody
Royer Perez Jimenez was a "hard worker" who immigrated at 15 to "triumph and help his family," his uncle said.
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Mindy Kaling on amplifying women's stories
Mindy Kaling speaks with Jamie Yuccas about her new venture with Amazon Publishing called Mindy's Book Studio, where she chooses books by female authors to be published and receives first rights on future screenplays.
Actress Tori Spelling hospitalized after Southern California crash
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
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Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The Vatican's Mosaic Studio; a fight over history at West Bank archaeological sites; Dan Levy on his new series "Big Mistakes"; the creative talents behind "Hacks"; the latest on the Artemis II lunar mission; the works of Renaissance artist Raphael; and the beauty of moss.
The sublime perfection of Raphael
One of the greatest artists of the Italian Renaissance is now the subject of the first comprehensive exhibition of his work ever in the United States, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Extended Interview: Jean Smart
In this web exclusive, Jean Smart, the Emmy-winning star of "Hacks," talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about filming the final season of her HBO series.
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H-1B visa program changes impact global talent
Trump administration changes to the U.S. H-1B visa program have impacted the global talent coming to the U.S. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports from India.
The $100,000 H-1B visa fee is impacting the U.S.'s ability to attract global talent
According to numbers from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, more than 70% of H-1B visa holders in 2024 were Indian.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
New film on risks and rewards of AI
"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Inside Apple's relationship with China
CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.
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Artemis II astronauts speak during historic lunar mission
On Monday, the astronauts aboard the Artemis II spacecraft will loop around the Moon's far side, part of a mission pushing human beings farther from Earth than anyone has ever been. Correspondent Mark Strassmann talked with commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen as the crew was about 180,000 miles from home, preparing for their historic lunar flyby.
Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
CBS News studio shakes as Artemis II launches
Four astronauts are traveling around the moon on Artemis II, going further from Earth than anyone before. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Peter King have more.
What Artemis II astronauts will do in space
Former NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins CBS News to discuss what the Artemis II astronauts will do as they orbit the Earth after takeoff.
How Artemis II crew will sleep in space
Members of the Artemis II crew will be the first people to sleep inside the Orion spacecraft. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more on how they'll do that.
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Parents charged after zoo wolf injures toddler
The parents of a toddler are facing child endangerment charges after the 17-month-old stuck his hand into a wolf enclosure and was injured at a zoo in Pennsylvania. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson reports.
Fugitive mafia boss wanted for murder arrested at luxury villa
Roberto Mazzarella, head of the Mazzarella clan of the Camorra, the Naples-based organized crime group, was one of Italy's most dangerous fugitives, authorities said.
Robbery reveals sinister plot to kill a man with a root beer float
When Harold Allen died suddenly in his home in Freetown, Indiana, no one suspected anything out of the ordinary. Nine months later, a burglary at his home would lead to a murder investigation and an unusual weapon.
Would Michigan investigators be able to prove murder in a case without a body?
After Dee Warner, a Michigan businesswoman and mother, disappeared from her home, her family believed she has been murdered and suspected her husband Dale Warner. But without physical evidence, they knew it would be hard to prove.
Man arrested at retirement home for wife's murder decades earlier
Janice Randle was found dead in her bed in 1992, but police couldn't make an arrest in the case until new information emerged.
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Artemis II crew completes record-breaking trip around the moon
The Artemis II crew flew farther from Earth than any humans in history as they passed behind the far side of the moon on Monday night.
Artemis II astronauts find hidden Easter eggs as they close in on the moon
The NASA astronauts also sent down Easter messages Sunday while gearing up for a historic pass behind the moon Monday.
Artemis II crew take new photo of far side of the moon
The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission captured a new image of the far side of the moon, which the agency released Sunday.
Despite toilet trouble, Artemis II crew reflects on wonder of deep space experience
Amid ongoing toilet trouble, the Artemis II astronauts reflected on the wonder of sailing through deep space to the moon.
Moon-bound Artemis II astronauts enjoy a relaxed day in space
The Artemis II astronauts continued their long coast to the moon, capturing stunning photos along the way.
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Watch: Trump calls Artemis II crew
President Trump spoke with the crew of the Artemis II mission on Monday as they capped off a historic day that saw them loop around the far side of the moon and begin their return to Earth.
Artemis II loops far side of moon | Special Report
The Artemis II on Monday made its trip around the far side of the moon and began its journey back to Earth. Lindsey Reiser anchored CBS News' special coverage.
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Trump sheds new light on mission to rescue F-16 crew members in Iran; Artemis II sets record for farthest distance travelled from Earth.
Artemis II crew views total solar eclipse
The Artemis II crew observed a total solar eclipse on Monday night while making its way back to Earth. Former NASA astronaut Terry Hart joins CBS News with his reaction.
F-16 pilot on Iran rescue mission
President Trump is hailing the rescue of a downed weapons system officer as one of the most complex missions the U.S. military has ever attempted. Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, a decorated F-16 fighter pilot and combat veteran, joins CBS News to discuss.