Iowa star Caitlin Clark to enter WNBA draft
Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark, who is just 18 points away from breaking Pete Maravich’s NCAA all-time scoring record, announced Thursday she will forgo a fifth year in college and enter the WNBA draft.
Glitches with new FAFSA form leave prospective college students in limbo
Computer glitches to the U.S. Department of Education’s overhaul of the FAFSA form has led to a botched rollout that has forced colleges across the country to push their financial aid deadlines. It’s also left many students in the lurch. Meg Oliver explains.
Actor Will Forte says “Coyote vs. Acme” film likely never coming out
Originally slated for a theatrical release last July, “Coyote vs. Acme” was reportedly shelved by Warner Bros. Discovery in November.
Remains of Florida girl who went missing 20 years ago found, sheriff says
The remains of Autumn Lane McClure, who disappeared in May 2004 when she was just 16 years old, have been found.
Smokehouse Creek Fire destroys Texas family’s home: “A new fear that has been unlocked”
Tyler McCain recalls the moment his family of five arrived at their home in Fritch, Texas, only to find it completely gone. “It’s scary to think that the rest of your whole entire life can be affected by something that happened in a day.”
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Thursday, February 29, 2024
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.”
Biden, Trump make dueling visits to southern border
President Biden was in Brownsville, Texas, on Thursday, where he asked former President Donald Trump to join him in pressing House Republicans to pass the Senate’s bipartisan border security bill. Trump, meanwhile, was in Eagle Pass, where took a much different approach, unleashing attacks on Mr. Biden, Democrats and migrants. Ed O’Keefe has the latest.
Migrant crossings shift toward California
Despite the dangers, many migrants are now choosing routes through California rather than crossing at the Texas border. U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s San Diego Sector saw nearly 25,000 illegal crossings in January alone. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
Israeli forces accused of opening fire on civilians in Gaza
Eyewitnesses told CBS News that Israeli forces Thursday opened fire on people in Gaza City who were gathered around food aid trucks. The Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry says that at least 100 people were killed. Imtiaz Tyab reports from Israel.
Missouri lawmakers debate $2.3M to send troops, resources to the southern border
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — This week, Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers are headed to the southern border to work with Texas law enforcement, but this comes as lawmakers are debating the cost of this mission. The state currently has roughly 250 Missouri National Guard members deployed to the southern border, but the governor wants more […]
