Recapping Biden’s last U.N. General Assembly address as president
President Biden delivered his final address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday. Mr. Biden called for an end to the Israel-Hamas war, reiterated support for Ukraine and highlighted the dangers of artificial intelligence being used for malice. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more on Tuesday’s events […]
Key takeaways from Biden’s final U.N. General Assembly address
The conflicts overseas involving Russia, Ukraine and Israel were among the topics President Biden addressed in his final speech to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. Biden said, “Even from the horrors of war, there’s a way forward.” Zeke Miller, White House correspondent for The Associated Press, joins with more.
Why the Justice Department says Visa has monopoly over debit cards
The Justice Department sued Visa on Tuesday, accusing the credit card business of reaping big profits by shutting out rival payment processors and passing on costs to consumers. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to unpack the antitrust allegations and what they could mean for the credit giant.
Gun-related initiatives fail to qualify for many 2024 state ballots
Gun policy remains a top concern for voters ahead of Election Day according to recent CBS News polling, but it’s something that will appear on only one state’s ballot this year. Jennifer Mascia, senior news writer at The Trace, joins to explain why.
92-year-old woman loses life savings in online scam
Earlier in 2024, CBS News shared a story about the growing epidemic of overseas online scammers robbing vulnerable Americans. There is now an update on the billions of dollars being taken. CBS News’ Jim Axelrod spoke with a woman whose elderly mother lost her life savings.
Tropical Storm Helene prompts evacuations in Florida
Florida residents are already evacuating and filling sandbags days ahead of the arrival of Tropical Storm Helene, which is forecast to rapidly intensify into a hurricane.
St. Louis Blues support cross-county bike relay to fund cancer research
ST. LOUIS – There was a lot to cheer outside Enterprise Center Tuesday morning. Riders ready to brave their bikes with the St. Louis Blues on-hand to see them off on their three-day, 225-mile ride to Indianapolis. “It’s definitely a very challenging training process, especially for us novice riders who’ve never written before, but we’re […]
SLPS Superintendent Dr. Keisha Scarlett fired by school board
ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Board of Education fired SLPS Superintendent Dr. Keisha Scarlett Tuesday night at a special closed session. The board voted 6-0 to terminate Scarlett’s contract for cause. Scarlett has the right to request a hearing before the board to contest the termination. If she does, that hearing will take place […]
Israel strikes Lebanon as Hezbollah fires rockets
Israel struck southern Lebanon multiple times again on Tuesday and Hezbollah fired rockets into northern Israel in response, with the Iran-backed group vowing to keep launching rockets until the war in Gaza ends. Officials in Lebanon say more than 500 people, including 50 children, have been killed since Monday as fears of an all-out war […]
Biden pushes for cease-fire deal at U.N. General Assembly
President Biden on Tuesday delivered his final address to the United Nations General Assembly. He pushed for Israel and Hamas to accept a cease-fire deal while also urging peace in several other conflicts actoss the globe. Weijia Jiang reports.
