Iran hackers tried to interest Biden staff with stolen Trump campaign info, FBI says
Iranian hackers sought to interest President Biden’s campaign in information stolen from the campaign of former President Donald Trump, the FBI and other federal agencies said.
Could the “YIMBY” movement fix America’s affordable housing shortage?
Some cities and states are throwing out single-family zoning to increase density and create more affordable housing.
Tests show electric vehicles may pose safety threat to U.S. roads
New crash tests indicate the safety infrastructure lining the nation’s roads may not be strong enough to handle impacts from some electric vehicles, which tend to be heavier than their gas-powered counterparts. Kris Van Cleave has details.
Walkie-talkies explode across Lebanon in second coordinated attack on Hezbollah
A second wave of mass explosions, this time involving walkie-talkies, occurred across Lebanon Wednesday that again appeared to target members of the militant group Hezbollah, killing at least 20 people and wounding hundreds more, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. It came just one day after a similar round of explosions involving pagers. Imtiaz Tyab reports […]
Examining the wider impact of the Hezbollah attacks
Hezbollah militants in Lebanon were targeted in two large-scale and sophisticated attacks this week. Margaret Brennan takes a look at the possible implications of those attacks on cease-fire talks in the Israel-Hamas war, and on the Middle East as a whole.
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.”
Federal Reserve enacts first rate cut since 2020
The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by half a percentage point Wednesday, more than expected. It’s the first rate cut since the pandemic in 2020, and the largest cut since the 2008 financial crisis. Jo Ling Kent has more on what the move means.
Sean “Diddy” Combs denied bail for second time
Disgraced hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was denied bail Wednesday by a second judge in his federal sex trafficking case in New York. The 54-year-old had offered to post a $50 million bond so he could be released to home detention. Jericka Duncan has more.
Trump security bolstered following apparent assassination attempt
In the wake of the second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the Secret Service said Trump is now receiving the highest level of protection offered by the agency, the same level as a sitting president. Nikole Killion has more from Long Island, New York, where Trump is holding a rally.
Hawley and Kunce speak on future debate with FOX 2
ST. LOUIS – Wednesday brought big news in the race for Missouri’s U.S. Senate seat race. FOX 2 will be hosting the only debate between Republican incumbent Josh Hawley and Democratic candidate Lucas Kunce. “Debate night in Missouri, the Race for the U.S. Senate” is set for 7 p.m. on Halloween night, Oct. 31. It will […]
