Outdated gun tracking system delays thousands of cases, workers say
In the past three years, about half of all homicide cases went unsolved, according to FBI data. The National Tracing Center of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives traces the background of a gun recovered at a crime scene, but employees say the system is outdated. CBS Minnesota senior investigative reporter Jennifer Mayerle […]
Justice Department charges Iranian operatives over Trump campaign hack
The Department of Justice charged three Iranian operatives for allegedly targeting members of former President Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, according to a newly unsealed indictment. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins to discuss the latest.
Report finds U.S. health system ranks last, despite paying more
A report by the Commonwealth Fund ranked the U.S. last for health system performance, despite spending more on its health care than peer nations. The ranking was based on access, outcomes, administrative efficiency, equity and the care process. Commonwealth Fund executive Reginald D. Williams II joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Friday, Sept. 27, 2024
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.”
Helene remnants bring catastrophic flooding to southeastern U.S.
Catastrophic flooding is the main concern across North Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee, as the remnants of Helene devastate the region. Dave Malkoff reports from swamped Atlanta.
Helene devastates Florida’s Big Bend region
Helene roared ashore Thursday night as a Category 4 hurricane and the most powerful storm on record to hit Florida’s Big Bend region. Jason Allen shows us the storm’s devastating impact.
Israel targets Hezbollah leader in Beirut strike
Huge explosions rocked the capital city of Beirut, Lebanon, as Israel says it struck Hezbollah headquarters in a residential neighborhood. They say they were targeting the leader of the Iran-backed terror group. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Harris backing Biden’s asylum crackdown in border visit
Vice President Kamala Harris visited the southern border Friday for the first time as a presidential candidate. Harris is using the trip to push back against former President Donald Trump’s criticism of the Biden administration’s handling of immigration. Ed O’Keefe has more from the crucial battleground state of Arizona.
Army doctor reaches plea deal in sexual misconduct case
Maj. Michael Stockin, an Army physician accused by more than 40 patients of sexual misconduct, has reached a plea deal with prosecutors, his attorney says.
Rain doesn’t dampen fundraiser for injured Ferguson officer Travis Brown
ST. LOUIS — Despite heavy rain, hundreds of supporters gathered at Johnny’s Hideout for a fundraiser benefiting injured Ferguson police officer Travis Brown. Brown has been in the ICU for more than six weeks after suffering a severe brain injury during a protest on August 9, marking the 10-year anniversary of Michael Brown’s death. Officer […]
