"CBS Evening News" headlines for October 6, 2022
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News," hosted by Jericka Duncan.
Hurricane
Hurricane Ian destroys man's home and business: "I lost my entire life"
The owner of Fort Myers' Green Cup Cafe describes how Hurricane Ian forced him to battle carbon monoxide and raging floodwaters as it tore through his beloved small business.
YMCA helping after Hurricane Ian
As Florida residents begin to clean up and rebuild after Hurricane Ian, they're looking for resources to help make the task easier. Southwest Florida YMCA facilities are there to help. David Dignam, chief volunteer officer for the YMCA of Southwest Florida, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
Biden, DeSantis meet to survey Hurricane Ian's damage
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and President Joe Biden met on Wednesday despite their political differences as the president visited Hurricane Ian’s hardest hit areas. Nancy Cordes reports.
Biden visits Florida in aftermath of Ian
President Biden and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis came together in Fort Myers, Florida, in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. The president said over 200,000 families have already registered for urgent assistance. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the trip.
Hurricane Ian response efforts
President Biden is in Fort Myers, Florida touring the damage left behind by Hurricane Ian and discussing the federal government's response to the deadly storm. Craig Fugate, former FEMA administrator and chief resilience officer at Once Concern, joins CBS News to talk about the ongoing recovery efforts on the ground in Florida.
Fort Myers residents rally together
Recovery efforts begin in Florida as the death toll from Hurricane Ian now tops 100. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez travels to some communities in Fort Myers to get a closer look at how residents are rallying together.
U.S. death toll from Hurricane Ian crosses the 100-mark
The U.S. death toll continues to climb after Hurricane Ian slammed into Florida and the Carolinas last week. CBS News confirms the storm killed at least 100 people across Florida and North Carolina. Thousands still remain without power. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from Fort Myers, Florida.
10/3: Red and Blue
Pres. Biden surveys Puerto Rico after Fiona damage; What to expect from the new Supreme Court term.
President Biden visits Puerto Rico to survey storm damage
President Biden visited Puerto Rico on Monday to survey the damage caused by Hurricane Fiona. The president committed more than $60 million in federal funds to help the U.S. territory. Major Garrett, CBS News' chief Washington correspondent, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the trip.
Hurricane Ian leaves path of devastation
Hurricane Ian has left some coastal communities in Florida virtually unrecognizable. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave is on the ground in Fort Myers near where the deadly storm made landfall.
Residents begin to assess Hurricane Ian damage
In Florida, there are growing questions about how officials handled Hurricane Ian as community members begin to pick up the pieces. Kris Van Cleave visits one community in Fort Myers to get a firsthand look at the destruction.
Search suspended for 16 migrants missing after boat sank off Florida during storm
A boat carrying 27 Cuban migrants capsized and sank Wednesday just hours before Hurricane Ian made landfall.
Full interview: CBS News' Ben Tracy on "Face the Nation"
Watch the full version of an interview with CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy that aired on October 2, 2022, on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.”
Tracy on climate change and hurricanes
CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy discusses how warmer water is causing more deadly and destructive hurricanes – and whether there should be rebuilding along the coast.
Face The Nation: Tracy, Krebs, McMasters, Crawford
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on how climate change is increasing the strength of hurricanes; threats to election security ahead of 2022 midterms; Russian army is facing a "moral collapse"; and the new supreme court term starts Monday.
Orlene strengthens into hurricane off Mexico's coast
Tropical Storm Orlene became a hurricane Saturday.
Ian brings flooding, damage to South Carolina; death toll rises in Florida
Ian was expected to weaken Saturday and "dissipate early Sunday," the National Hurricane Center reported.
U.S., EU accuse Russia of sabotaging pipelines
Western leaders are accusing Russia of deliberately sabotaging Europe's Nord Stream pipelines. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent, and "Face the Nation" moderator, Margaret Brennan, discusses the situation.
Ian barrels into South Carolina
Ian slammed into South Carolina as a Category 1 hurricane Friday. It ripped apart piers and flooded neighborhoods with life-threatening storm surge. It has since weakened to a post-tropical storm. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on the latest.
Most of Fort Myers, Florida without water, power
The number of fatalities in Florida from Hurricane Ian is continuing to rise as officials begin to assess the destruction left in its wake. Search and rescue teams are working to evacuate Sanibel and Captiva islands after the causeway leading to the area collapsed. Meanwhile, the majority of Fort Myers, Florida, remained without water and power Friday. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Florida family recalls Hurricane Ian conditions: "I was praying a lot"
The Strader family was stuck on Sanibel Island for two days, as the only road out was ripped away by storm surge.
Coast Guard prepares for "second front of a war" as Ian heads north
Crews have faced "devastating circumstances" and "unrecognizable terrain," Rear Admiral Brendan McPherson said.
Team Rubicon pitch in after hurricane
A number of humanitarian organizations are on the ground in Florida to help those affected by Hurricane Ian. Team Rubicon is clearing trees and debris from roads after the storm. Art delaCruz, the chief executive officer of Team Rubicon, discusses the humanitarian efforts on the ground.
Floridians prepare to file insurance claims after Ian
Major flooding and high winds from Hurricane Ian have badly damaged and destroyed homes across Florida, and many Floridians will file insurance claims as the state recovers. George Ball, chairman of Sanders Morris Harris, discusses the best way to approach filing these claims.
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Nobel Peace Prize winners focused on human rights amid war in Ukraine
All three of the winners, one individual and two organizations, have worked to highlight human rights issues amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
FBI sends Hunter Biden tax, gun purchase evidence to U.S. Attorney
Agents months ago gathered what they believe is sufficient evidence to charge the president's son with crimes related to taxes and making a false statement when purchasing a gun, according to sources.
Biden says risk of "Armageddon" highest since Cuban Missile Crisis
Biden said Russian President Vladimir Putin was "not joking when he talks about the potential use of tactical nuclear weapons, or biological or chemical weapons."
2 killed, 6 injured in Las Vegas stabbing attack
A suspect has been arrested.
Suspect charged, possible accomplice sought in kidnap-murder of Calif. family
The sheriff of Mercer County, in Central California, called the abduction and murders and act of "pure evil."
Biden pardoning prior federal offenses of marijuana possession
President Biden said "no one should be in jail just for using or possessing marijuana."
North Carolina Proud Boys member pleads guilty to seditious conspiracy
He is the first member of the Proud Boys to plead guilty to seditious conspiracy.
Herschel Walker says abortion "nothing to be ashamed of"
Walker has said he opposes abortion and that "there's no exception in my mind."
3 ISIS leaders killed in separate U.S. military operations in Syria
Two of the Islamic State leaders were killed in an airstrike.
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84 undocumented migrants "rescued" from tractor-trailer near Texas border
The Hidalgo County sheriff says a "concerned citizen" saw them getting off and called authorities.
Dogs kill baby and toddler, injure their mother in Tennessee
The two pit bulls responsible for the attack were euthanized, the sheriff's office said.
How to dodge high holiday travel prices
Domestic airfares for the holidays are already expensive — and increasing about 4% a week.
You just got laid off. What should you do next?
If you're among the growing number of workers getting laid off, it's vital to know your rights — and what mistakes to avoid.
Suspect charged, person of interest sought in kidnap-murder of Calif. family
The sheriff of Mercer County, in Central California, called the abduction and murders an act of "pure evil."
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How to dodge high holiday travel prices
Domestic airfares for the holidays are already expensive — and increasing about 4% a week.
You just got laid off. What should you do next?
If you're among the growing number of workers getting laid off, it's vital to know your rights — and what mistakes to avoid.
Gas prices on the rise again after OPEC cuts oil production
The national average for a gallon of regular now stands at $3.86, up 7 cents since Monday, according to AAA.
Crypto company execs cashed out millions before it went bust
Former CEO Alex Mashinsky withdrew about $10 million in crypto holdings, then resigned from the company last month.
Judge halts Twitter trial against Elon Musk to allow deal to close
Trial is on hold until October 28 to allow Musk time to line up financing for his $44 billion takeover of the social media company.
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Sen. Ben Sasse is sole finalist to be University of Florida's next president
The Nebraska Republican's term doesn't expire until 2027.
Former Oath Keeper testifies against leader Stewart Rhodes
Rhodes and four codefendants are on trial for allegedly conspiring to resist the peaceful transfer of power from Donald Trump to Joe Biden
FBI sends Hunter Biden tax, gun purchase evidence to U.S. Attorney
Agents months ago gathered what they believe is sufficient evidence to charge the president's son with crimes related to taxes and making a false statement when purchasing a gun, according to sources.
North Carolina Proud Boys member pleads guilty to seditious conspiracy
He is the first member of the Proud Boys to plead guilty to seditious conspiracy.
Biden pardoning prior federal offenses of marijuana possession
President Biden said "no one should be in jail just for using or possessing marijuana."
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How lifestyle changes can help reduce pain in rheumatoid arthritis patients
Nick Turkas, of the Arthritis Foundation, shares how to help reduce pain levels in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
U.S. to screen passengers from Uganda for Ebola
An overseas outbreak of Ebola has U.S. officials on alert. Major U.S. airports will begin screening all travelers from Uganda for Ebola.
U.S. restarts airport screening for Ebola as outbreak in Uganda swells
The CDC issued an alert urging doctors and authorities to immediately screen suspected Ebola cases for their travel history.
CDC ending daily reporting of COVID case and death data
The shift comes as federal health officials are bracing for a renewed wave of COVID-19 infections this fall and winter.
Tainted cold meds linked to deaths of more than 60 children in Gambia
WHO says the contaminated Indian-made products have only been found in the one African nation, but they may have been distributed elsewhere.
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Nobel Peace Prize winners focused on human rights amid war in Ukraine
All three of the winners, one individual and two organizations, have worked to highlight human rights issues amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Death toll from avalanche in Indian Himalayas rises to 19
Ten people were still missing. Bad weather was hampering the fourth day of search and rescue efforts.
Biden says risk of "Armageddon" highest since Cuban Missile Crisis
Biden said Russian President Vladimir Putin was "not joking when he talks about the potential use of tactical nuclear weapons, or biological or chemical weapons."
3 ISIS leaders killed in separate U.S. military operations in Syria
Two of the Islamic State leaders were killed in an airstrike.
U.S. restarts airport screening for Ebola as outbreak in Uganda swells
The CDC issued an alert urging doctors and authorities to immediately screen suspected Ebola cases for their travel history.
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Entertainment
Ashley McBryde on new music and Opry invite
Singer-songwriter Ashley McBryde joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new album "Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville," which she created with a collaboration of friends, including the Brothers Osborne. Two-time Grammy Award winner Garth Brooks also surprises McBryde with an invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry.
"Rust" settlement reached
Actor Alec Baldwin and the husband of the woman he fatally shot on the set of the film "Rust" last year announced they have reached a settlement on one of the civil cases stemming from the shooting. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
"Scrubs" producer charged in L.A. with sexually assaulting 5 women
Weinberg was charged for alleged attacks between 2014 and 2019, but investigators say they believe there may be other victims dating back to the 1990s.
World's oldest living dog dead at age 22
Pebbles was just five months away from her 23rd birthday.
Hilary Swank announces she is pregnant with twins
The 48-year-old shared the news of her first pregnancy — a "double feature" — on Wednesday.
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Micron to build semiconductor factory in N.Y.
Micron announced it will build a semiconductor factory in Clay, New York, as President Biden urges more U.S. manufacturing. New York Times technology and economics reporter Steve Lohr joins CBS News' Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to discuss.
Musk's $44B Twitter acquisition on track
Billionaire Elon Musk has reversed course and agreed to compete his acquisition of Twitter on the original terms of the offer. Jasmine Enberg, principal analyst at Insider Intelligence, joins CBS News to talk about what consequences could follow the buyout.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
How would Elon Musk change Twitter?
After a torturous courtship, the billionaire is closing in on a deal for the social media company. Now for the hard part.
European Parliament votes to require a universal charger for all cellphones
Europeans may soon no longer need a different charger every time they buy a new device –– regardless of the manufacturer.
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Aerial footage provides proof of orcas killing great white sharks
In aerial footage, a pod of killer whales is seen chasing sharks during an hour-long pursuit off Mossel Bay.
NOAA releases plan to protect Florida's coral reefs
Florida's coral reefs are experiencing a multi-year outbreak of stony coral tissue loss disease. It has harmed more than 22 species of stony corals in Florida, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Jennifer Koss, coral reef conservation program director for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, joined CBS News to discuss a new action plan to protect the coral reefs.
SpaceX launch takes Russian cosmonaut, NASA crewmates to space station
A NASA and SpaceX flight to the ISS includes the first Indigenous woman to go to space and a Russian cosmonaut.
Russian cosmonaut to fly aboard U.S. spacecraft for first time since 2002
38-year-old Anna Kikina is the only active-duty female in Russia's cosmonaut corps.
American among three sharing Nobel Prize in physics for their work on quantum mechanics
The prize went to John F. Clauser and two others for their work on quantum information science, which has significant applications, for instance, in encryption and quantum computing.
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84 undocumented migrants "rescued" from tractor-trailer near Texas border
The Hidalgo County sheriff says a "concerned citizen" saw them getting off and called authorities.
Suspect charged, person of interest sought in kidnap-murder of Calif. family
The sheriff of Mercer County, in Central California, called the abduction and murders an act of "pure evil."
University of Arizona professor killed by former student identified
Thomas Meixner was a professor who headed the department of hydrology and atmospheric sciences, according to his official school bio.
Lori Vallow Daybell's triple murder case paused to determine competency
Both Vallow Daybell and her husband, Chad Daybell, have pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Las Vegas stabbing leaves at least 2 dead
A suspect is in custody after a stabbing rampage on the Las Vegas Strip. Police said a man with a large kitchen knife attacked eight people. At least two people died from their injuries.
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SpaceX Crew Dragon successfully docks at International Space Station
The Crew Dragon brought four fresh crew members to the lab complex, including a Russian cosmonaut.
NASA astronaut Nicole Aunapu Mann makes history in space
She said she was bringing a dream catcher her mother gave her to the space station.
SpaceX launch takes Russian cosmonaut, NASA crewmates to space station
A NASA and SpaceX flight to the ISS includes the first Indigenous woman to go to space and a Russian cosmonaut.
NASA and SpaceX launch Crew-5 mission
NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the Crew-5 mission to the International Space Station. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann, CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and Thomas Marshburn, pilot of NASA's Crew-3 mission, discussed the historic launch.
Atlas 5 launches two SES communications satellites
The new SES satellites are part of a push by the FCC to free up the airwaves for 5G mobile networks.
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Defending Taiwan | CBS Reports
An increasingly powerful China is stepping up its aggression against the self-governing island of Taiwan -- an alarming development that could result in a U.S.-China showdown with massive economic consequences. CBS Reports heads to Taiwan to examine how the Taiwanese are building resistance in the face of growing threats, and the global stakes of the island’s fate.
The Uplift: A flute for Lizzo
Lizzo makes history by playing a 200-year-old crystal flute that was once owned by James Madison. A couple saves a man in a wheelchair, stuck on train tracks, and they all receive a huge surprise. A TikTok star surprises a 97-year-old veteran with a trip to Disneyland.
Proud Boys member admit seditious conspiracy
A member of the Proud Boys extremist group has pleaded guilty to seditious conspiracy charges in connection with the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Jeremy Bertino faces up to 63 months in prison. A 430-foot tall Orlando amusement park ride is being taken down after a 14-year-old boy’s fatal fall from it in March. And all eyes are on the new monthly jobs report for its possible influence on the Federal Reserve’s fight against inflation.
10/6: Red and Blue
Biden pardons some marijuana convictions; Controversies shake Georgia candidates ahead of midterms.
Pakistani prime minister calls for climate justice
Catastrophic flooding in Pakistan has claimed the lives of at least 1,650 people. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is requesting help from the international community after the floods devastated the world's fifth most populous country. Joe English, an emergency communication specialist for UNICEF, discusses the devastation left behind by the floods.