Gateway Arch lights to go dark in September for bird migration
ST. LOUIS – Downtown St. Louis will look a little darker during the month of September. Beginning September 1, the exterior lights of the St. Louis Gateway Arch will be turned off throughout September in an effort to protect birds migrating south for the winter. According to the American Bird Conservancy, birds typically spend their […]
Illinois opens contest to redesign state flag
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Flag Commission will begin accepting submissions for a new state flag design next week, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced Wednesday. The commission was created last year after Senate Bill 1818 was signed into law. The goal of the bill was to develop new state flag designs to determine if […]
Trump campaign involved in incident at Arlington National Cemetery
Former President Donald Trump was at an event marking three years since the Abbey Gate bombing in Afghanistan that killed 13 U.S. service members.
Paralympian Daniel Romanchuk’s goal beyond gold: “We want to give”
While Paralympian Daniel Romanchuck has his eyes set on gold at the Paris Games, he also hopes to give others the same opportunities.
SpaceX rocket’s first stage tips over during landing after Starlink Satellite launch
SpaceX pressed ahead with plans for back-to-back launches of Starlink internet satellites Wednesday, one from Florida and the other from California. But there were some issues in Florida when the first stage of the Falcon 9 rocket toppled over after landing at sea. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
Cocaine bricks wash up on Florida beach — yet again
The discovery comes just weeks after authorities said Hurricane Debby blew 25 packages of cocaine onto a beach in the Florida Keys.
8/28: CBS News 24/7 Episode 1
Heat wave warms up parts of the U.S.; 2024 Paris Paralympic Games to start with opening ceremony.
Hiker on office retreat rescued after being left behind by coworkers
The man was left to finish the 11-mile hike alone, officials said, as over a dozen coworkers began their descent.
How much would a $600,000 mortgage cost per month?
Mortgage rates are falling. Here’s what a $600,000 mortgage costs right now (and what it could cost in the future).
Pumpkin spice menus return
Autumn is still 26 days away, but Starbucks and Dunkin have both launched their fall menus and brought back classic drinks and treats like the pumpkin spice latte. Axios senior news reporter Kelly Tyko joined CBS News to discuss the fall menus.
