Predicting top seeds for 2024 men’s NCAA Tournament
March Madness is less than a week away, but the NCAA committees still need to cement the field on Selection Sunday. Brian Bennett, senior editor at “The Athletic,” joins CBS News to discuss what to know before the Big Dance.
What to watch in Russia’s 2024 presidential election
Russia’s weekend-long presidential election is expected to deliver another term in office to Vladimir Putin. Maria Snegovaya, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to discuss how the opposition is trying to break through, and what it all means for the war in Ukraine.
2024 NAACP Image Award winners announced ahead of show
The first round of NAACP Image Award winners has been announced ahead of Saturday’s show, and CBS News has an inside look at the honorees. Aba Blankson, chief marketing and communications officer for the NAACP, joins to preview the event.
How a Maine 8-year-old inadvertently became a fashion trendsetter
Most 8-year-old boys don’t get dressed to the nines. But James Ramage of Chelsea, Maine, loves to dress for third-grade success.
Cease-fire talks underway as groups rush aid into Gaza
A top White House official says he’s cautiously optimistic that cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas are moving in the right direction. Chris Livesay reports on what Hamas is proposing and efforts to get more aid into the Gaza Strip.
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Friday, March 15, 2024
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.”
At least 3 killed, dozens injured as tornadoes hit Midwest
Rescue crews are combing through mountains of debris after a massive tornado killed at least three people at an RV park in Logan County, Ohio. It was one of several tornadoes which ripped through the Midwest Thursday. Roxana Saberi reports on the devastation.
Fulton County prosecutor resigns from Trump case after judge’s ultimatum
Fulton County prosecutor Nathan Wade resigned Friday after a judge ruled that District Attorney Fani Willis can stay on former President Donald Trump’s Georgia election interference case if Wade steps aside. Nikole Killion has details.
Chicago dealing with measles outbreak
Chicago is the latest city to be hit with a measles outbreak. There are 12 confirmed cases so far, including 10 connected to the city’s largest migrant center. Sabrina Franza reports on the city’s efforts to stop the spread.
Ex-FBI informant charged with lying about Bidens called a “fraudster” in prior case
In a CBS News investigation, Scott MacFarlane takes a look at one of House Republicans’ key witnesses, ex-FBI informant Alexander Smirnov, who is now charged with lying to investigators about President Biden’s business dealings. Smirnov was accused of being “a liar and a fraudster” in a previous case.
