For 130 years, visitors have made the trip to the top of Pikes Peak in Colorado on a train that’s one-of-a-kind. Now, after being closed for more than three years and undergoing a $100 million renovation, it’s once again bringing travelers on a breathtaking journey. Nancy Chen has the details.
The head of WhatsApp called it "a setback for people's privacy all over the world."
Apple announced the rollout of a new feature that's both winning praise and raising concerns. The tool will scan photos and text messages on Apple devices, looking for known images of child sex abuse. Tom Hanson looks at both the benefits and the privacy issues raised by the new technology.
Raging wildfires in California are just a part of a series of extreme weather events that have occurred over the past few months. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli takes a closer look.
She's known for her ground-breaking career in comedy. But now, another side of Lucille Ball has come to light in her very own words. Michelle Miller has the details.
Since their debut a decade ago, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real have toured the world, playing countless sold-out shows and festivals. Nelson also found time to co-produce the music for "A Star is Born," - which the band appeared in. Performing for Saturday Sessions from the new album, "A Few Stars Apart," here are Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real with "Perennial Bloom."
Thousands of bikers are converging on the tiny South Dakota community of Sturgis for the annual 10-day Sturgis Motorcycle Rally amid a spike in COVID-19 cases fueled by the Delta variant. Mola Lenghi reports.
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon Lapook joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss issues raised by the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and other pandemic developments.
The legal troubles are deepening for New York's embattled Governor Andrew Cuomo. One of his accusers has filed a criminal complaint alleging Cuomo groped her. He denies touching anyone inappropriately. On Friday, the governor's legal team tried to punch holes in the state attorney general's report that alleges Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women. Michael George reports.
Concerns of a potential superspreader event rise as 700,000 people are expected to attend the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Also, hiring surged in July as employers added 943,000 jobs last month, exceeding analysts' forecasts. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.
Kevin Durant, Team USA's all-time leading scorer, finished with 29 points and 6 rebounds.
More than 570 people have been arrested so far in what the government calls "the most complex investigation ever prosecuted by the Department of Justice."
Debate rages over masks in schools as COVID cases soar; Man draws chalk racetrack for neighborhood kid, more follow
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and CISA director Jen Easterly laid out the federal government's plan to tackle the recent uptick in ransomware attacks earlier this week. The two were keynote speakers at the annual Black Hat USA cybersecurity conference in Las Vegas. CBS News technology reporter Dan Patterson joined CBSN to discuss.
An emergency rule in Florida will allow parents to use vouchers to transfer children out of public schools that require masks, but not everyone agrees with the move.
The Biden administration is discussing the possibility of withholding federal funding, largely for long-term care facilities, in an effort to try and get more Americans vaccinated against COVID-19. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki confirmed the news first reported by The Washington Post. Tyler Pager, a White House reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBSN to discuss.
Attorneys for Governor Andrew Cuomo are pushing back against a report from the New York attorney general that details allegations of sexual harassment. Meanwhile, one of the governor's accusers has filed a criminal complaint. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste reports on the latest from New York City. Then Josefa Velasquez, a Capitol reporter for The City, joins CBSN's Elise Preston to discuss.
Half of the U.S. population is now fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. President Biden says this is a pandemic of the unvaccinated and it's taking a "needless toll" on the country. Manuel Bojorquez reports on a growing debate over masks for kids. Then, Dr. Andre Campbell, a critical care physician and a professor at the University of California at San Francisco, joins CBSN's Elise Preston to discuss the day's coronavirus headlines.
Barry arrived in Central Park in October, becoming an instant celebrity and a beacon of hope for New Yorkers amid the pandemic.
The woman, who has not been identified, is one of 11 accusing Cuomo of sexual harassment.
A lot of passengers are fed up with Spirit Airlines. For the sixth straight day, the company has canceled hundreds of flights, leaving customers stranded or forced to pay more on other airlines. Errol Barnett has the story.
The so-called "Green Pass" is an attempt to fight the surge in coronavirus cases.
Italy’s so-called “Green Pass” went into effect to help combat the surge in coronavirus cases. Individuals must now show proof of vaccination to enter bars, restaurants and even the Colosseum. Chris Livesay has the details.
When a Utah man spotted a 4-year-old intruder on his property, he responded by building him a chalk racetrack to ride on. He may have started a national movement. Steve Hartman has the story.
California’s largest wildfire continues to grow as it destroys almost everything in its path. The Dixie Fire, now the third largest in state history, has reduced yet another community to ashes. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.