Science tells us there's a connection between hurricanes and climate change. But how strong is it? And what can we expect for the future?
It bans discrimination based on height and weight in employment, housing and public accommodations.
Airports brace for millions of Memorial Day travelers; Former sanitation worker and Harvard Law student honors school's support staff
Tristan Beaudette was camping with his two young daughters when he was shot and killed while asleep in his tent. His daughters were unhurt.
Catherine Herridge reports on the Treasury Department's new estimated debt ceiling deadline, an update on the Memorial Day weekend travel rush, and the biggest movies of the summer.
Police body camera footage was released Thursday, showing the struggle that precipitated the fatal May 11 shooting of a 38-year-old U-Haul theft suspect during a traffic stop in Alexandria, Virginia. The bodycam footage showed the suspect going for an officer's gun. Jeff Pegues has the details.
Rehan Staton, a former sanitation worker who went on to become a Harvard Law School student, started a nonprofit to guarantee that the support staff at Harvard Law will not only be seen, but celebrated. Steve Hartman has his story in "On the Road."
Celine Dion announced Friday that she has been forced to cancel the remaining dates of her world tour as she continues her recovery from a rare neurological disorder known as stiff-person syndrome.
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
The field of Republican candidates seeking the 2024 presidential nomination got a lot more crowded this week. South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott entered the race Monday, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his run on Twitter Wednesday after some technical problems. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro takes a look ahead at DeSantis' first Iowa rally next week.
As we enter the summer months, millions of children across the country will be making trips to the pool. However, the American Lifeguard Association warns that half of the nation's 309,000 public pools could be forced to close or reduce their hours due to a lifeguard shortage. Carter Evans has details.
The American Lifeguard Association said that half of the nation's 309,000 public pools could be forced to close or reduce their hours due to a lifeguard shortage.
Some scientists believe America's breadbasket could soon be at risk of potentially emptying, and they're warning a relentless drought is harming the nation's wheat crops. Science journalist Jenny Morber, who reports on climate resiliency and food, joined CBS News to discuss how researchers are trying to solve the problem.
Actress Megan Fox recently told Sports Illustrated about her struggle with body dysmorphia. The disorder can harm people's self-esteem and interfere with their daily lives. Dr. Daniel Bober, a clinical psychiatrist, joined CBS News to discuss the causes behind the illness and how it can be treated.
A state judge on Friday temporarily halted a new South Carolina law that bans nearly all abortions after six weeks. The judge halted the law pending a review by the state's Supreme Court.
With the White House and Republican congressional leaders still negotiating a deal to raise the nation's debt ceiling, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen provided some positive news Friday, when she pushed back the estimated deadline that the government could begin to default on its debts from June 1 to June 5. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced Friday that the estimated deadline that the government could begin to default on its debts has been pushed back from June 1 to June 5, giving negotiators an extra four days to reach a deal on raising the nation's debt ceiling. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has expressed optimism that it will get done in time. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
AAA estimates that more than 42 million Americans will travel this Memorial Day weekend, the highest number since 2005. Of those, 3.4 million are expected to fly to their destination. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Long lines are forming at airports and train stations across the country as Memorial Day weekend travel gets underway. AAA is estimating that more than 42 million people will travel by car, plane or public transit this holiday weekend. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
Rehan Staton started a nonprofit to guarantee that the support staff at Harvard Law School will not only be seen, but celebrated.
Jessica Watkins, a member of the far-right Oath Keepers militia group, was sentenced Friday to more than eight years in federal prison for her role in the Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol. Her sentencing comes one day after Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes was sentenced to 18 years in prison.
The Dow Jones, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed in the green Friday, as investors reacted to negotiators making progress in the debt ceiling standoff. Javier David, Axios managing editor for business and markets, and J.D. Durkin, host of TheStreet, joined CBS to explain what the numbers mean for investors and the economy.
Americans now carry a record $986 billion worth of credit card debt, according to numbers from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo explained the reasons behind the staggering number, and shared tips for reducing your debt.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen set a new estimated "X" date for a possible government default if no deal is reached of June 5.
The New York Times bestselling author of such works as "The House of the Spirits" and "A Long Petal of the Sea" returns with a story that draws parallels between the Holocaust and the plight of children separated from their parents at the U.S. border.
