Rosie the Riveters honored with Congressional Gold Medal
Decades after leaping into action during World War II, women who worked in factories and inspired Rosie the Riveter were honored with the Congressional Gold Medal. Nikole Killion reports.
Arizona Republicans block attempt to repeal abortion ban
The fight over a newly revived 1864 Arizona law criminalizing abortion throughout pregnancy unless a woman’s life is at risk has engulfed the state’s lawmakers.
Powerful storms tear through southeast U.S.
Severe storms are sweeping across the Southeast, where residents are being warned about the possibility of hail and even tornadoes. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Arizona Republicans block efforts to overturn near-total abortion ban
Republican state lawmakers in Arizona blocked efforts by Democrats on Wednesday to overturn a near-total abortion ban. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports. Then, CBS News producer Elizabeth Campbell joins with more from Phoenix.
Canada at risk of another catastrophic wildfire season, government warns
Canadian officials say the country’s upcoming wildfire season could be more explosive than last year’s historic season.
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.”
Gulf Coast hit with tornadoes and flooding
Storms lashed the Southeast on Wednesday, bringing flooding and tornadoes to parts of the Gulf Coast. Mark Strassmann reports.
Storms expected to move east
The storms impacting the Gulf Coast are predicted to continue moving east. The Weather Channel meteorologist Mike Bettes has the forecast.
Video shows Akron police shooting teen who had toy gun
Police in Akron, Ohio, have released body-worn camera video of officers shooting 15-year-old Tavion Koonce-Williams, who had a toy gun. The teenager survived being shot in the wrist, and the officer has been placed on leave. Elaine Quijano has the latest.
Arizona abortion law faces criticism
Both Democrats and Republicans are criticizing a Civil War-era abortion ban that’s set to take effect after Arizona’s Supreme Court ruled the statute could be enforced. President Biden has vowed to restore Roe v. Wade if reelected, while former President Trump said the Arizona law goes too far. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
