Louisville officer fired after being federally charged over Breonna Taylor raid
Sgt. Kyle Meany is one of four current or former Louisville police officers facing federal charges in connection with the 2020 shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
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"Heroic" teen mysteriously dies after helping flood victims in Kentucky
Gov. Andy Beshear called the teenager "heroic."
Former Kentucky justice secretary, lawmaker charged with rape
Tilley's attorney, Steve Schroering, told news outlets that his client is innocent and turned himself in.
Biden visits flood-ravaged eastern Kentucky
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden visited Kentucky after catastrophic flooding killed at least 37 people. They met with victims and first responders as thousands remain without power and safe drinking water. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
"CBS Evening News" headlines for August 8, 2022
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News," hosted by Jericka Duncan.
Biden surveys Kentucky flood damage, vowing to help "as long as it takes"
The president and first lady visited Kentucky on Monday to meet with families who have suffered from the worst flooding in the state's history.
President and first lady to tour flood damage
President Biden is out of isolation after testing negative for COVID-19. He and the first lady are visiting Kentucky to tour the recent flooding damage and will join Gov. Andy Beshear and his wife as they meet with families affected by the deadly storm. CBS News senior White House correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more on his trip and the presidents' reaction to the Senate passing the Inflation Reduction Act.
Federal charges filed in Breonna Taylor's death
CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joined Nikki Battiste with more on the federal charges announced against four police officers in connection with Breonna Taylor's death, and the false warrant used to search her home the day she was killed.
Federal charges for 4 Louisville officers
The Justice Department is charging four current and former Louisville officers in connection to the death of Breonna Taylor. The 26-year-old was shot and killed by police in her apartment during a botched raid in 2020. Vice News correspondent Roberto Ferdman has been closely monitoring the investigation, and he joins CBS News with more.
Kentucky man rescues neighbors from flooding
A Kentucky man is credited with helping save nine of his neighbors who became trapped amid deadly floods in the eastern part of the state. Nathan Day joins CBS News to share how his community came together for the rescue efforts and his experience trekking through the floodwaters.
Brutal heat wave hits parts of U.S.
A heat wave coupled with high humidity is gripping much of the country, as many in Kentucky deal with the aftermath of devastating flooding amid the sweltering conditions. Justin Micheals from The Weather Channel has more.
Kentucky uncovers devastation as floodwaters recede
Deadly floodwaters in Kentucky have receded, giving a closer look at the devastation left behind. The Weather Channel's Justin Michaels reports.
Kentucky residents begin cleanup after devastating floods
As the cleanup and rebuilding slowly begins, Gov. Andy Beshear says the threat isn't over as dangerous heat is expected.
K9 helps National Guard with flood-relief efforts
Video released by the U.S. Army National Guard shows a K9 wearing goggles as it flew in a helicopter over Kentucky. The dog joined in the National Guard's flood-relief efforts.
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Death toll rises in Kentucky flooding; Investigation into death of woman who fell from Georgia police car
Overnight storms hit Kentucky
Parts of Kentucky were hit with overnight storms as many people are trying to recover from the deadly flooding. Justin Michaels from The Weather Channel reports.
Oz-McCormick race a toss-up in Pennsylvania
The Republican Senate primary in Pennsylvania between Dr. Mehmet Oz and David McCormick is a toss-up. CBS New projects Lt. Gov. John Fetterman will win on the Democratic side. CBS News projects Chuck Edwards will win the GOP nod in North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District, beating controversial freshman Rep. Madison Cawthorn. There were also primary elections in Kentucky, Oregon and Idaho.
Appeals court reinstates Kentucky's near-total abortion ban
The state's two clinics issued a statement saying "abortion is now banned in Kentucky," and said they began canceling scheduled procedures.
McConnell sets record as Senate leader
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made history this week to became the GOP's longest-serving Senate leader. Lexington Herald-Leader political reporter Daniel Desrocher discusses his legacy on CBSN's "Red & Blue."
Federal aid deployed to tornado-hit areas
President Biden announced he will visit Fort Campbell, Kentucky, on Wednesday to survey storm damage. Plus, Senator Joe Manchin is considering whether he will vote for Biden's massive social spending bill before Christmas. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, National Journal columnist Josh Kraushaar and Axios political reporter Sarah Mucha join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano with the latest.
Death toll rises in Kentucky flooding disaster
Hundreds of people in Kentucky still remain unaccounted for following one of the worst flooding events in state history. The death toll is also expected to climb. Justin Michaels from The Weather Channel is on the ground in Kentucky.
At least 37 dead in Kentucky flooding with hundreds unaccounted for
Nighttime curfews were declared in response to reports of looting in two devastated communities.
Dramatic video shows 83-year-old being airlifted from flooded Kentucky home
New video shows the dramatic helicopter rescue of an 83-year-old woman whose home was totally submerged in the Kentucky floods that have killed at least 37 people.
At least 30 killed in Kentucky floods
Flash floods in Kentucky have killed at least 30 people, and Governor Andy Beshear says he expects the death toll to rise as search and rescue efforts continue. WKYT reporter Jim Stratman has the latest from Breathitt County, and then meteorologist Jim Caldwell tells us what's in the forecast.
Dozens missing after Kentucky's deadly floods
Rescue crews are working to assist and recover as many people as possible following severe flooding in Kentucky. More thunderstorms are expected in the area. WKYT's Jim Stratman joins "CBS News Mornings" from Breathitt County with the latest.
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Trump threatens to bomb a bridge or power plant for every ship Iran attacks
The Pentagon keeps insisting the Strait of Hormuz is open, but with Iranian attacks continuing, one shipping insider says "nothing is going through."
House GOP advances $95B plan to fund Iran war and SAVE America Act
House Republicans adopted a budget resolution that kickstarts the party-line reconciliation process. It now heads to the Senate, where it'll face an uphill battle.
Nolan Wells' cause of death undetermined, family's autopsy shows
Nolan Wells, 18, was found dead just off Horn Island in Mississippi after enjoying a day out with friends on July 4.
House passes bill to limit stock purchases by members of Congress
The Stop Insider Trading Act would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks.
Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall on Gulf Coast. See its path.
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
House and Senate take different paths to avoid shutdown before midterms
Another deadline to fund the government is looming this fall in Congress, and lawmakers seem eager to avoid another costly impasse ahead of the midterm elections.
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Democrats probe DOJ opinion that eases institutionalization of mentally ill
Democrats in the Senate and House are investigating the origins of a DOJ legal opinion that would make it easier for states to keep people with mental illness in institutions, rather than helping them to live at home.
DOJ sues 2 Chinese companies over immersion water heaters that can ignite
The Justice Department is trying to force the two Chinese companies to recall immersion water heaters used for bathtubs and pools.
Lung cancer in nonsmokers: "A women's health crisis"
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in American women — and a growing share of new cases are in women who've never smoked.
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First beluga whales from Marineland arrive in Texas as rescue gets underway
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.
House GOP advances $95 billion plan to fund Iran war and SAVE America Act
House Republicans adopted a budget resolution that kickstarts the party-line reconciliation process. It now heads to the Senate, where it'll face an uphill battle.
House passes bill to limit stock purchases by members of Congress
The Stop Insider Trading Act would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks.
ChatGPT's medical advice nearly killed a man, lawsuit claims
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
What Trump's generic drug tariffs could mean, according to experts
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.
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House passes bill to limit stock purchases by members of Congress
The Stop Insider Trading Act would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks.
ChatGPT's medical advice nearly killed a man, lawsuit claims
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
What Trump's generic drug tariffs could mean, according to experts
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.
"Nothing is going through" the Strait of Hormuz, shipping insider says
Despite U.S. assertions, the CEO of a maritime risk firm says "there is no guarantee of safe passage" through the Strait of Hormuz.
Kalshi debuts a midterm election hub to predict race outcomes
The site claims its hub will provide accurate insights into election outcomes based on traders' bets.
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House GOP advances $95 billion plan to fund Iran war and SAVE America Act
House Republicans adopted a budget resolution that kickstarts the party-line reconciliation process. It now heads to the Senate, where it'll face an uphill battle.
House passes bill to limit stock purchases by members of Congress
The Stop Insider Trading Act would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks.
House and Senate take different paths to avoid shutdown before midterms
Another deadline to fund the government is looming this fall in Congress, and lawmakers seem eager to avoid another costly impasse ahead of the midterm elections.
DOJ sues 2 Chinese companies over immersion water heaters that can ignite
The Justice Department is trying to force the two Chinese companies to recall immersion water heaters used for bathtubs and pools.
Trump attends dignified transfer of soldiers killed in Iranian attacks
President Trump attended a dignified transfer honoring the four U.S. Army soldiers killed in the Middle East in recent days during the ongoing war with Iran.
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ChatGPT's medical advice nearly killed a man, lawsuit claims
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
What Trump's generic drug tariffs could mean, according to experts
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.
FDA recalls antihistamine tablets. Here are the affected products.
A generic version of the allergy medication Zyrtec is under recall across the U.S. over cross-contamination concerns.
Lung cancer in nonsmokers: "A women's health crisis"
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in American women — and a growing share of new cases are in women who've never smoked.
Agency set to sweep up medical data says some identifying info will be removed
The Office of Personnel Management said it will "pseudonymize" medical records it collects on more than 8 million people — federal workers and retirees, and their family members.
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First beluga whales from Marineland arrive in Texas as rescue gets underway
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.
5,700 more deaths than usual recorded in France during heat wave
France experienced at least 5,700 more deaths than usual during a historic heat wave last month, according to the public health agency.
"Nothing is going through" the Strait of Hormuz, shipping insider says
Despite U.S. assertions, the CEO of a maritime risk firm says "there is no guarantee of safe passage" through the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. and Saudi Arabia sign nuclear cooperation deal
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia signed a deal for U.S. companies to run nuclear power on Saudi soil, the U.S. Department of Energy announced Wednesday.
France becomes first EU country to ban social media for kids under 15
As lawmakers approve a social media ban on kids and phones in high schools, Macron says France is "leading the way in Europe when it comes to protecting our children."
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Luke Bracey on "Little House on the Prairie"
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 new "Star Trek" season
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.
Tenisha Warner, widow of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, opens up about being a single mom
Tenisha Warner sat down for an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" before a lawsuit over her late husband's estate became public, and discussed her grief and raising her daughter alone.
Inside the cameras used for "The Odyssey"
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" has made history as the first feature-length film shot entirely on 70mm IMAX cameras. Jay Holben, technical editor for the American Cinematographer, joins CBS News to discuss.
Kaylee Hottle, actress in "Godzilla vs. Kong," dies at 18 in car crash
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
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New tech could help millions of paralyzed people
New findings identified a technology that could restore movement and sensation for millions of paralyzed people living with spinal cord injuries. Bradley Blackburn has the story.
OpenAI says new model hacked on its own
OpenAI says its new artificial intelligence model hacked another company on its own in what the company called "an unprecedented cyber incident." Mashable tech editor Tim Werth joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
France becomes first EU country to ban social media for kids under 15
As lawmakers approve a social media ban on kids and phones in high schools, Macron says France is "leading the way in Europe when it comes to protecting our children."
U.S. tech execs warn of Chinese AI models: WSJ
U.S. tech giants are concerned about cheap Chinese AI models, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal. Amrith Ramkumar, a tech policy reporter at The Wall Street Journal who contributed to the story, joins to discuss.
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Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
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.
How AI data centers impact the environment
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.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
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.
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Details from Nolan Wells' independent autopsy
An independent autopsy for Nolan Wells, the Mississippi teen who was found dead after a July Fourth boat party, has been released. Skyler Henry reports.
Hearing begins for singer D4vd
A multi-day hearing began Tuesday in Los Angeles where the singer known as D4vd is facing murder and other felony charges in the death of a teenage girl. CBS News' Gwen Baumgardner and Jessica Levinson have the latest.
Timeline of NYC federal building explosion
A veteran was arrested for allegedly setting off fireworks and starting a fire in front of a Manhattan building that houses several federal offices, including ICE, the FBI says. CBS News' Anna Schecter shares more details.
Cocaine worth $285 million found hidden in banana shipment
Some 1,700 pounds of cocaine was concealed in a refrigerated container from Ecuador among dozens of pallets of bananas, police said.
Tourists stabbed near Acropolis in Athens
Two Greek American tourists were stabbed near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, police said. CBS News' Anna Coren has more.
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Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
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New tech could help millions of paralyzed people
New findings identified a technology that could restore movement and sensation for millions of paralyzed people living with spinal cord injuries. Bradley Blackburn has the story.
OpenAI says new model hacked on its own
OpenAI says its new artificial intelligence model hacked another company on its own in what the company called "an unprecedented cyber incident." Mashable tech editor Tim Werth joins CBS News to discuss.
Melinda French Gates on tracking blood work
Melinda French Gates told Norah O'Donnell on "Healthful" that she's been tracking all her blood work in a spreadsheet "for a very long time." "It's easier than when I sit down with my doctor and she's pacing through the computer to look at it. I'm like, here's the spreadsheet," French Gates said.
Secret Service confident in press gala security
The Secret Service held a briefing on Wednesday ahead of Friday's rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner. The event was postponed in April after shots broke out near the screening area. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
Early details on U.S.-Saudi Arabia nuclear deal
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia are sealing the deal on a civilian nuclear program. Wall Street Journal national security correspondent Michael Gordon joins CBS News to discuss his reporting on the agreement.