https://www.cbsnews.com/ Headlines From CBSNews.com Thu, 25 Jul 2024 02:04:54 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-intercepts-russian-chinese-bombers-alaska/ The bombers were intercepted by U.S. and Canadian fighter jets in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 23:05:31 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/25/165bab8a-6df5-41ee-9388-0b3e16944f38/thumbnail/60x60/c279b9c241d78b40a433f9ab9e481545/gettyimages-1221111501.jpg?v=5501038cbc281520ff9fdc308faab7dc 9d8b4ec0-d8f1-44a9-91de-873054edb444 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/biden-gives-first-oval-office-address-since-ending-2024-reelection-bid-special-report/ President Biden addressed the nation Wednesday for the first time since announcing he's ending his reelection campaign and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic presidential nomination. Mr. Biden laid out his plans for the rest of his first term. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 22:59:02 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/25/b997b76a-61f9-4e64-b927-8c6461f72584/thumbnail/60x60/6688bf1b6c5f4c90dbda42aba4060df6/0724-specialreport-bidenexit-full-3075493-640x360.jpg?v=5501038cbc281520ff9fdc308faab7dc f7f1174c-7238-4f72-9ab0-5c18d8988dc7 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/missouri-christopher-dunn-murder-conviction-overturned-release-stopped/ A St. Louis Circuit Court judge had ordered Christopher Dunn be released by Wednesday evening, and threatened the warden with contempt if he wasn't. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 22:42:30 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/05/21/43efcdb9-bcfc-4f17-8705-f478c5be942b/thumbnail/60x60/4e22aa9de5f64e8751b427fdec3869ff/christopher-dunn.jpg?v=5501038cbc281520ff9fdc308faab7dc 0cfd1c03-9cb6-433b-ac4a-07686d921ad2 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/breaking-down-biden-oval-office-address-exiting-2024-race/ President Biden addressed the nation from the Oval Office Wednesday night in his first public remarks since his decision to drop out of the 2024 race on Sunday. Mr. Biden said the best way forward was to pass the torch to a new generation. Skyler Henry, CBS News correspondent, and Lindsay Chervinsky, executive director of the George Washington Presidential Library, join with more. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 21:45:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/25/0d69a15b-755a-42c2-bdc7-a12c7dbf295c/thumbnail/60x60/e90f44f0736229eee88268e407ec28e2/cbsn-fusion-breaking-down-biden-oval-office-address-exiting-2024-race-thumbnail.jpg?v=5501038cbc281520ff9fdc308faab7dc 3249de86-793a-4f04-a349-7c9421e83049 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/biden-delivers-oval-office-address-following-historic-decision-to-leave-race/ President Biden Wednesday night addressed the nation from the Oval Office regarding his decision to end his reelection bid. Mr. Biden said that "nothing can come in the way of saving our democracy. That includes personal ambition." Nancy Cordes has more. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 21:31:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/24/bbe21a1f-8885-4555-b464-2393889b5589/thumbnail/60x60/01534faa3b11d27cf52fad314b0d06e4/0724-en-cordes.jpg?v=5501038cbc281520ff9fdc308faab7dc 56e7b6db-c6fd-42a2-ae42-2015d2ef5f7e https://www.cbsnews.com/video/cbs-evening-news-headlines-for-wednesday-july-24-2024/ Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell." Wed, 24 Jul 2024 21:30:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/25/d8e2e18c-9c76-4075-950e-a04622b35aeb/thumbnail/60x60/5c738d9865ac88ea45be4a391dbf07a6/0724-en-headlines1.jpg?v=5501038cbc281520ff9fdc308faab7dc 195539d1-36a5-4087-a559-ea8eeed3bc03 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/joe-biden-drops-out-oval-office-address/ President Biden said it's been the privilege of his life to serve the country for over 50 years. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 21:21:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/25/f2bbc71c-7991-4226-b918-f90f93ec2456/thumbnail/60x60/bcb0c2fb1dcb662346ebe852bbf1ca5e/gettyimages-2162706300.jpg?v=5501038cbc281520ff9fdc308faab7dc 58d9c1ef-3ea9-4d9c-ae6b-e7673d98f4a7 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/illinois-governor-jb-pritzker-reacts-biden-2024-exit-speech/ President Biden addressed the nation from the Oval Office Wednesday night in his first public remarks since his decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race on Sunday. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker joined CBS News with his reaction to the speech. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 21:09:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/25/03aad452-a582-457a-8fa4-2a3aed054022/thumbnail/60x60/630f6b5f4ac0267ffcb214c8d7b1a4b3/cbsn-fusion-illinois-governor-jb-pritzker-reacts-biden-2024-exit-speech-thumbnail.jpg?v=5501038cbc281520ff9fdc308faab7dc 71b862ab-113f-4804-bfe2-130452c578c9 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch-biden-oval-office-address-ending-2024-bid/ President Biden made his first public remarks Wednesday night since his decision to drop out of the presidential race on Sunday. Speaking from the Oval Office, Mr. Biden said that saving democracy is more important than any title, and he acknowledged it was time to "pass the torch" to a new generation of leaders. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell leads special coverage. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 21:07:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/25/90c8fc54-edcb-44e4-bd7d-2e40eaf18f8a/thumbnail/60x60/4828e465776a493f48eb60e6be8aa6a6/cbsn-fusion-watch-biden-oval-office-address-ending-2024-bid-thumbnail.jpg?v=5501038cbc281520ff9fdc308faab7dc c93cbe3f-196b-4228-b357-9e7e160ed483 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/extended-interview-sonya-masseys-son-and-mother-say-shed-still-be-alive-if-she-wasnt-black/ In this extended interview, Sonya Massey's mother, Donna, and son, Malachi, speak out about the fatal police shooting of the 36-year-old inside her home in Springfield, Illinois, saying they believe the sheriff's deputy wouldn't have done it at all if she hadn't been Black. Former Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Grayson has pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct. CBS News' Roxana Saberi reports. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:36:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/25/727e7256-70b8-46d0-8d6e-ebd727a41576/thumbnail/60x60/06489708051f04be0563693fb3afe70a/screenshot-2024-07-24-at-8-11-03-pm.png?v=5501038cbc281520ff9fdc308faab7dc e128c87d-1616-4c7d-9047-4eaffea1cf00 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-holds-first-rally-since-biden-stepped-aside/ On Wednesday night, Donald Trump held his first campaign rally since President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race. The former president launched several attacks on his presumptive opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, saying she "can't be trusted" and is "unfit to lead." CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports from Charlotte, North Carolina. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:28:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/25/23be56db-17d9-423d-a6c1-59529f211cde/thumbnail/60x60/80d72d9a964c54d77d9762522162e058/cbsn-fusion-trump-holds-first-rally-since-biden-stepped-aside-thumbnail.jpg?v=5501038cbc281520ff9fdc308faab7dc 90834108-69f9-4d27-be4f-ea3f43e49594 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/benjamin-netanyahu-watergate-hotel-maggots-bugs-washington-dc/ Video posted on Wednesday showed a large number of maggots and other bugs crawling through the Watergate Hotel, where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is staying during his visit​ to Washington, D.C. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:19:32 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/24/f6c34495-5867-4afb-ad51-5dc948c5cfae/thumbnail/60x60/ecbff24dee992f3a387b7b9c5e12f87b/gettyimages-2162669088.jpg?v=5501038cbc281520ff9fdc308faab7dc c91d12b0-0480-44d7-ae5a-818e723cb524 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kamala-harris-campaign-dnc-virtual-roll-call/ The convention rules committee approved an early August timeline, leaving a small window for any Harris challengers. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:00:10 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/24/912f5386-bc6d-4186-a59c-35815c2a2f03/thumbnail/60x60/810b0fe8fd98f9d877cb34a07685c9d5/gettyimages-2161829676.jpg?v=5501038cbc281520ff9fdc308faab7dc 1cf97fe8-c07b-4df5-831c-50e6e603781b https://www.cbsnews.com/news/drones-swimmer-rescue-north-carolina/ The town of Oak Island is one of a few places in the country deploying drones for ocean rescue. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:57:05 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/24/ce69e5fc-54f9-4961-be51-10fb875b3d33/thumbnail/60x60/c7c7daaa1eef3847a948546356ca3ce7/c8-bojorquez-eoa-water-drones-072424-en-archive-852065-frame-655.jpg?v=5501038cbc281520ff9fdc308faab7dc 55c389b9-98d9-4116-81eb-95a01371cc4c https://www.cbsnews.com/video/increased-immigration-could-boost-us-economy-report/ Immigration and the economy are among some of the key issues for voters in the 2024 election. Now, a new report from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office suggests that migrants coming to the U.S. could help the country's financial situation. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins to unpack the findings. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:54:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/24/01c2c88e-92e8-4dd7-bad8-d215fcedc78d/thumbnail/60x60/6ad01cdd04a830128cde4406b61241c0/cbsn-fusion-increased-immigration-could-boost-us-economy-report-thumbnail.jpg?v=5501038cbc281520ff9fdc308faab7dc 8461fa95-c617-49a6-8403-70eed4b883a5 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/netanyahu-gives-tense-address-to-congress/ With thousands of protesters rallying near the Capitol Wednesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of Congress, urging it to continue financially backing Israel in its war with Hamas despite growing criticism that Israeli leadership has been unable to reach a cease-fire deal that would free the remaining hostages. Dozens of congressional Democrats boycotted the address. Scott MacFarlane has the latest. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:54:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/24/7e1f0563-066e-49f3-8e28-378d1dad9b75/thumbnail/60x60/d956abd252f9bb77de7f2f258520499a/cbsn-fusion-netanyahu-gives-tense-address-to-congress-thumbnail.jpg?v=5501038cbc281520ff9fdc308faab7dc 6e54a896-cd22-4a93-bda3-0b51689b433a https://www.cbsnews.com/video/new-zealand-probe-exposes-decades-abuse-state-faith-based-groups/ An independent inquiry in New Zealand found that state and religious institutions failed to prevent the abuse of hundreds of thousands of children and vulnerable adults over the last seven decades. CBS News' Ian Lee has the details. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:54:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/24/badd92ab-8bdc-49c2-a1f6-0aa1cca9dabd/thumbnail/60x60/2a067cd3fb43afe83dde411f950aa9dc/cbsn-fusion-new-zealand-probe-exposes-decades-abuse-state-faith-based-groups-thumbnail.jpg?v=5501038cbc281520ff9fdc308faab7dc 6f59015f-7b21-4fee-a710-b446845505e7 https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/shooting-of-trump-christopher-wray-testifies-congress/ FBI Director Christopher Wray faced questions from the House Judiciary Committee about the bureau's investigation into the Trump assassination attempt. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:53:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/24/c6c3bfd8-67ee-42d5-891c-4344ce34cf32/thumbnail/60x60/07048a170de71b0d567f22a1feb35876/gettyimages-2162669069.jpg?v=5501038cbc281520ff9fdc308faab7dc c8391b87-4ffe-4094-817c-5e69eb95768d https://www.cbsnews.com/video/israelis-protest-netanyahus-us-trip-violence-escalates-gaza/ As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, protesters in Tel Aviv took to the streets, criticizing him for the visit. Meanwhile, the Israeli military is increasing attacks on Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Debra Patta has the latest. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:50:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/24/44ff61c3-79a7-48e7-b29b-b798bea58b43/thumbnail/60x60/150b22feef75ddfd2880688877dd7182/cbsn-fusion-israelis-protest-netanyahus-us-trip-violence-escalates-gaza-thumbnail.jpg?v=5501038cbc281520ff9fdc308faab7dc 8c333639-b3e1-4aba-8e91-550bbb523dab https://www.cbsnews.com/video/drone-technology-used-to-rescue-distressed-swimmers/ The fire department in Oak Island, North Carolina, is one of the few in the nation using drone technology to help rescue swimmers who get stranded in the Atlantic Ocean. The drones are equipped with infrared to spot distressed swimmers, and emergency responders can communicate instructions through a speaker. Manuel Bojorquez has more. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:50:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/24/daad47df-1bb7-48f4-a4f7-ca1fa3231cde/thumbnail/60x60/f4960587fe83260feeca943443ba1d7b/cbsn-fusion-drone-technology-used-to-rescue-distressed-swimmers-thumbnail.jpg?v=5501038cbc281520ff9fdc308faab7dc 769a25fe-4ff7-49de-b9be-cb22602874e3 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/wildfires-continue-to-rage-across-western-us-canada/ Multiple wildfires on the West Coast and in Canada have forced thousands of people to evacuate. Crews are fighting flames in California, Oregon, Utah and Idaho. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:47:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/24/32ddc3f7-7b72-4338-817e-32880fecd9c3/thumbnail/60x60/d2da31ce0eb2d777914afa6f574a0613/cbsn-fusion-wildfires-continue-to-rage-across-western-us-canada-thumbnail.jpg?v=5501038cbc281520ff9fdc308faab7dc 7c7e5d3c-a708-43f4-bc0a-e5c90597fe6b https://www.cbsnews.com/video/harris-trump-launch-lines-of-attack-on-campaign-trail/ Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump were on the trail Wednesday as their respective presidential campaigns shift with the changing political field. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:45:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/24/4fba4fd3-c24f-4023-9d44-b6a508bece92/thumbnail/60x60/742b1a7e271ca92b74d3ca804841097b/cbsn-fusion-harris-trump-launch-lines-of-attack-on-campaign-trail-thumbnail.jpg?v=5501038cbc281520ff9fdc308faab7dc 5b1840dd-900b-43fc-a8e8-b9b9b9f4bd01 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/coco-gauff-named-flag-bearer-for-u-s-olympic-team/ Tennis star Coco Gauff has been selected as one of the two flag bearers for the U.S. Olympic team during the opening ceremony of the Paris Games, along with the NBA's LeBron James. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:45:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/24/a4125b59-fae4-427d-a897-997070b02836/thumbnail/60x60/e4303d7e2d1591081c58b20e5125711d/0724-en-hoa.jpg?v=5501038cbc281520ff9fdc308faab7dc 4119cbd1-ddb1-40a3-b4ee-8fa2683ba9d3 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/heat-fuels-wildfires-across-west-and-other-top-headlines/ Here are some of the Wednesday's top stories, including a plane crash that killed 18 people in Nepal, how sweltering heat is fueling dozens of wildfires in Idaho and Oregon, and two men who survived after a whale crashed into their boat, sending them overboard. Kris Van Cleave, Jonathan Vigliotti and Carter Evans report. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:44:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/24/214b60c5-9fa1-465a-b15a-652c7104938d/thumbnail/60x60/6b6f34a9049425e3318b81be3fbc84bf/0724-en-news-wrap.jpg?v=5501038cbc281520ff9fdc308faab7dc a5942f13-2541-41d0-94df-17b6d1138730 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/netanyahu-congress-address-key-takeaways/ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint meeting of Congress on Wednesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports from Capitol Hill. Then, Jon Alterman, senior vice president and director of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins to break down Netanyahu's speech. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:43:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/24/0baf8848-0768-433f-b60b-a22a5d034cfa/thumbnail/60x60/07a12085e4380d05655171a0c7d3c4f4/cbsn-fusion-netanyahu-congress-address-key-takeaways-thumbnail.jpg?v=5501038cbc281520ff9fdc308faab7dc 54558fb4-46f4-4138-a6a0-76f8b37c45f9 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/what-we-learned-trump-assassination-attempt-fbi-testimony/ FBI Director Christopher Wray testified on Capitol Hill Wednesday about the investigation into the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. While Wray didn't divulge too many details about the investigation, he did offer some new information about the shooter. Anna Schecter, senior coordinating producer for CBS News' crime and public safety unit, has the details. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:38:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/24/5508d3a1-52bd-4635-b56f-576c8eda9a59/thumbnail/60x60/3c7c2c237b574958f6c5df95de452d67/cbsn-fusion-what-we-learned-trump-assassination-attempt-fbi-testimony-thumbnail.jpg?v=5501038cbc281520ff9fdc308faab7dc 9271fdfc-0372-48c4-9546-07c3ce3461f4 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/fbi-director-testifies-on-security-lapses-in-trump-rally-shooting/ FBI Director Christopher Wray gave chilling testimony Wednesday before the House Judiciary Committee about the investigation into the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Wray revealed that on the same day the gunman registered for Trump's rally, he also did a Google search on his laptop for "how far away was Oswald from Kennedy?" Nicole Sganga and Jennifer Borrasso report. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:36:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/24/594832f2-944a-4c44-8a95-2f5737d55d08/thumbnail/60x60/93b6ba53f696ffe9f3cbe464787b4732/0724-en-sganga.jpg?v=5501038cbc281520ff9fdc308faab7dc ec841cd9-c3b3-46a4-ba12-0d368039b0ad https://www.cbsnews.com/video/harris-team-vets-vp-candidates-as-campaign-works-to-build-its-coalition/ CBS News has learned Vice President Kamala Harris' team is vetting about a dozen possible vice presidential candidates, including Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. It comes as her campaign seeks to take advantage of a surge in enthusiasm among Democrats since she announced her candidacy. Weijia Jiang reports. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:31:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/24/ebf20ea8-b711-4f0b-9c6d-38128efcb0f7/thumbnail/60x60/64db5b270a5a3e9a96f88821698cbfcf/0724-en-jiang.jpg?v=5501038cbc281520ff9fdc308faab7dc 54ad7604-7da5-45eb-ad1b-2a261a9bf103 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/debunking-false-claims-targeting-kamala-harris-amid-2024-presidential-campaign/ False narratives about Vice President Kamala Harris began resurfacing after President Biden backed her for the 2024 Democratic nomination and she hit the campaign trail. Watch CBS News Confirmed break down some of these false claims. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:22:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/24/54dd4b76-5814-4dc5-9da6-4c2c6c39d57e/thumbnail/60x60/7414cd634f825de6cb2813a0069809f8/gettyimages-2162426035.jpg?v=5501038cbc281520ff9fdc308faab7dc d92fe9f7-b47b-467a-bd24-03a1fac0c48d https://www.cbsnews.com/video/what-american-history-can-teach-us-about-this-moment-in-us-politics/ In the past two weeks, former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt and President Biden ended his reelection campaign. Has there ever been two weeks in American history like this? The answer: Yes and no. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett explains. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:07:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/24/85f907f3-0cba-4aa5-b0b8-ee5208a3b141/thumbnail/60x60/5d5d3235f6250a6b453da137b42bc992/cbsn-fusion-what-american-history-can-teach-us-about-this-moment-in-us-politics-thumbnail.jpg?v=5501038cbc281520ff9fdc308faab7dc 6ae5cb44-6a93-4c49-80dd-fa8e378ce329