Minneapolis bus driver gives barefoot passenger her own shoes
When a barefoot woman boarded Jayne Arendt-Verhelst’s bus in Minneapolis, she immediately took the shoes off her own feet and gave them to the passenger.
Court documents reveal new details about Matthew Perry’s death
On the day of his death, “Friends” star Matthew Perry was injected with three shots of ketamine by his personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, according to a plea agreement Iwamasa reached with federal prosecutors. Perry had been introduced to the drug in a clinical setting to help treat depression, but investigators said he later turned to […]
13,600-year-old mastodon skull found in Iowa creek
It marked the first-ever well-preserved mastodon skull excavated in Iowa, state officials said.
Ford recalling SUVs over engine fire concerns
(The Hill) – Ford is set to recall roughly 85,000 Explorer SUVs fitted with the Police Interceptor Utility Package over concerns of engine fire risk, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Friday. The recall specifically affects the 2020-2022 models that have 3.3L gas or hybrid engines, per the agency. “In the event of an […]
Why border crossings have dropped at southern border
Illegal crossings are down at the southern border for the fifth straight month, according to the Department of Homeland Security. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with a national security wrap-up.
How new real estate rules will affect homebuyers and sellers
New rules go into effect this weekend that will change the way homes are bought and sold across country. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent tells us what this means for potential home buyers.
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Friday, Aug. 16, 2024
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News” with Major Garrett.
Breaking down the charges in Matthew Perry’s overdose death
Two of the five suspects charged in the death of actor Matthew Perry have pleaded not guilty. The other three defendants have either pleaded guilty or agreed to do so at a later date. The 54-year-old “Friends” star died last October in a hot tub at his Los Angeles-area home. An autopsy report found the […]
Harris lays out her economic vision in first policy plan since joining presidential race
Vice President Kamala Harris released her first major economic policy proposal since entering the presidential race. The plan, aimed at middle-class voters, includes money for new homebuyers, expansion of the Child Tax Credit and government action on grocery prices. Nancy Cordes reports from Raleigh, North Carolina.
Bermuda braces for Hurricane Ernesto’s arrival
Hurricane Ernesto continued to gain strength Friday as it plows north over the Atlantic. Ernesto is expected to reach Bermuda by Saturday, and the island’s residents are making last-minute preparations with forecasters expecting up to 9 inches of rain. Dave Malkoff reports from Bermuda.
