August unemployment report released: What it means for interest rates
The August unemployment report is in, and it could have major consequences for interest rate policy. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down the key takeaways and what they mean for the economy.
Father of suspected Georgia school shooter makes first court appearance
The father of the accused shooter who allegedly killed four people at a Georgia high school earlier this week appeared in court Friday morning. He’s been charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree murder and eight counts of cruelty to children
4 smart savings moves to make this September
Savers should consider multiple options for maximizing their returns this September. Here’s what to do.
Who were the Georgia high school shooting victims?
People in the small city of Winder, Georgia, are mourning the deaths of four people killed Wednesday at Apalachee High School. Police say a 14-year-old student shot them and wounded nine others. He’s now in custody. The four who were killed were two students and two teachers. Here’s what we know so far about them.
Walz subpoenaed in House GOP investigation into Minnesota nonprofit’s use of COVID-19 funds
Kamala Harris’ running mate, Tim Walz, is being summoned to stand before a Republican-led House committee investigating a Minnesota-based nonprofit that’s accused of diverting federal funds meant to feed low-income families during the COVID-19 pandemic. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the latest on that and new fundraising numbers from the Harris […]
Meta board says “from the river to the sea” isn’t always hate speech
Facebook posts that contained the phrase — often used to show support for Palestinians — didn’t violate Meta’s rules, panel says.
American reportedly killed in West Bank by Israeli forces
Palestinian media is reporting that an American woman who was participating in an anti-settler protest in the West Bank was shot and killed by Israeli forces. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.
First 2024 U.S. election ballots mailed out in North Carolina
North Carolina sent out their mail-in absentee ballots today, the first in the nation to do so. CBS News political contributor Joel Payne and CBS News political analyst Leslie Sanchez discuss what this could mean for the Harris and Trump campaigns.
Death Valley National Park just had its hottest summer on record
The average temperature from June to August was 104.5 degrees, breaking previous records of 104.2 degrees, set in 2021 and 2018.
What to expect from the U.S. Open women’s final
American Jessica Pegula and Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka will face off in the U.S. Open women’s singles final Saturday. Pegula made a 3-set comeback against former top-10 Czech player Karolina Muchova to reach the final round. The Athletic tennis writer Charlie Eccleshare joins CBS News to break it down.
