Sleep scientist weighs in on viral “sleepmaxxing” trend
Better sleep, and how to get “perfect” sleep, have been trending on social media recently as a practice called “sleepmaxxing” or “sleep optimization.” Sleep scientist Vanessa Hill joins CBS News to unpack people’s quest for a good rest.
Minnesota, South Dakota and Virginia begin early in-person voting
Voters in Minnesota, South Dakota and Virginia lined up to fill out their 2024 ballots in person on Friday. CBS News’ Natalie Brand is on the ground in the Old Dominion state.
New Secret Service report explains what went wrong before Trump rally shooting
A new Secret Service report released Friday detailed several communication failures that hindered the agents assigned to protect former President Donald Trump during the July rally where he was shot and wounded. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga has the details.
How Georgia’s new ballot rule could impact the 2024 election
The Georgia State Election Board voted Friday to require each precinct to hand-count the amount of ballots on election night. Georgia’s Republican secretary of state and many Democrats have said the move could lead to chaos in November. CBS News election law contributor David Becker breaks down the new rule and what it could mean […]
Israel says it killed top Hezbollah commander in Beirut strike
The Israeli military said it killed a senior Hezbollah commander, Ibrahim Aqil, Friday in a “targeted strike” in Lebanon’s capital city. The Iran-backed militant group confirmed Aqil’s death. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd discusses the situation in the Middle East and what’s on the agenda at the United Nations General Assembly.
U.S.S. Eisenhower captain fights false Houthi claims with social media
Houthi rebel groups claim to have struck and sunk the U.S.S. Dwight D. Eisenhower that protected Red Sea shipping lanes for nine months. However, the ship floats safely on America’s shores as the ship’s skipper, Captain Christopher Hill, aims to debunk the false claims. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has more.
What is workplace “glossing” and how can companies prevent the toxic habit?
Clinical psychologist Dr. Thea Gallagher joins CBS News to discuss examples of toxic positivity in the workplace and how it can impact the job environment.
Virginia high school students surprise janitor with SUV
A custodian at a Virginia high school was brought to tears when students surprised him with an SUV. Steve Hartman goes “On the Road” to learn more about the heartwarming gesture.
Missouri Supreme Court narrowly upheld abortion rights on ballots, opinion shows
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Supreme Court narrowly upheld an abortion rights measure on November ballots by a 4-3 vote earlier this month, according to a judicial opinion documents released Friday. Set for ballots in the Nov. 5, 2024 general election, the measure – more commonly known as Amendment 3 – would reverse the […]
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Friday, Sept. 20, 2024
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.”
