Aldi Novel Adilang, 19, worked alone on a fishing raft when a storm snapped the line, sending his raft adrift. But he managed to survive for 49 days as he drifted from Indonesia to Guam. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud explains.
President Trump continues to sympathize with his Supreme Court nominee, and says he's hopeful Brett Kavanaugh will be confirmed quickly. The president is also questioning what's motivating women to accuse Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News" with Jeff Glor.
While speaking to reporters at the United Nations, President Trump said he will meet with Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein later this week to discuss reports the top official wanted to remove the president from office. Earlier in the day, it appeared Rosenstein was on the verge of resigning or being fired. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid reports.
Judge Brett Kavanaugh vowed to fight on Monday, after a second woman came forward to accuse him of misconduct decades ago. A vote on Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination won't come until his first accuser testifies under oath. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Two studies out Monday point to significant progress in helping paralyzed people stand and take steps. A new treatment may provide hope for nearly 1.3 million Americans who have paralysis from spinal cord injuries. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook reports.
Merriam-Webster released the sixth edition of "The Official Scrabble Players Dictionary" with 300 new words. That includes "qapik," a monetary unit in Azerbaijan, and one of 20 playable words that start with q. It also includes "ok" and "ew."
"For people to come out of the woodwork ... in my opinion, it's totally political," Mr. Trump said Monday as Kavanaugh responds to new sexual misconduct accusations
President Trump's address comes as he praises Kim Jong Un and questions allies
"48 Hours" covers the murder of a mother in the Midwest and unearths evidence that leads into the shadowy world of the dark web -- where hiring a hit man is only a click away. Correspondent Peter Van Sant’s investigation leads to arrests in four other murder plots, allegedly arranged by a shrouded mastermind – who cannot be found. Watch the two-hour season premiere Saturday, Sept. 29 at 9/8c on CBS.
At the United Nations General Assembly in New York, President Trump announced plans are in the works for a second summit between himself and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. CBS News State Department reporter Kylie Atwood speaks to CBSN's "Red & Blue" about what's changed since this time last year.
Some degrees can land you a lucrative job right out of school, but it also helps to attend a brand-name college
Malea Emma Tjandrawidjaja won a contest to sing the national anthem before Sunday's LA Galaxy match
President Trump will address the 73rd United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang spoke to CBSN about why the president's tone on North Korea is expected to be different from last year.
Golf legend Tiger Woods has won his first PGA tournament since 2013. Bill Reiter, host of CBS Sports HQ's "Reiter Than You," spoke to CBSN about the victory, plus the highlights from NFL Week 3.
Democrat Stacey Abrams and Republican Brian Kemp are in a tight race to be the next governor of Georgia. National issues and President Trump are having an impact. Atlanta Journal Constitution political reporter Greg Bluestein joins CBSN with the latest.