Is plastic recycling a myth?
A Houston program funded in large part by oil and plastic producers claims to recycle any type of plastic. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more on his investigation into the program’s claims.
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.”
LULAC member describes Paxton voter fraud raid
Lidia Martinez, a member of the League of United Latin American Citizens, describes a raid at her home in Texas where officers searched her possessions over allegations of voter fraud, an initiative led by Attorney General Ken Paxton. CBS News campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos has more.
Special counsel reindicts Trump in election interference case after Supreme Court ruling
Special counsel Jack Smith has reindicted former President Donald Trump in the federal election interference case. The superseding indictment features a narrower set of accusations following a Supreme Court ruling that gave presidents immunity for so-called official acts. Robert Costa reports.
Schools try new approach to teach students to read
Many schools across the country are revamping the way they teach kids to read, as U.S. students are struggling to read at grade level. Brook Silva-Braga reports on the new method’s benefits and drawbacks.
Israel rescues hostage from Gaza
Israel has rescued another hostage from Hamas captivity in Gaza. Qaid Farhan Alkadi, a member of Israel’s minority Muslim Bedouin community, was taken hostage on Oct. 7 at a kibbutz where he was working as a guard for a packing factory.
Dangerous heat wave continues in Midwest
Dangerously high temperatures are impacting the Midwest for a second day. In Chicago, some schools had to close or end early because of the heat. Lonnie Quinn has the rest of the forecast.
Voter registration surging compared to 2020 election, data firm finds
New data indicates a surge in voter registrations among key voting groups for the 2024 election. The data was compared to 2020 election figures by TargetSmart, a firm that analyzes voter data. Tom Bonier, a senior adviser at TargetSmart, joins CBS News with more on the numbers.
Idaho camp supports kids with cancer
Camp Rainbow Gold in Idaho is a nonprofit that supports kids who have been diagnosed with cancer. Recently, local builders came together to construct new cabins so the camp doesn’t have to turn kids away.
Schools revamp how kids are taught to read amid lagging scores
Schools across the country are implementing the “Science of Reading” to help kids learn
