CBS Evening News, September 8, 2021
Child COVID hospitalizations hit record high; Arrests made in identity theft targeting Florida condo collapse victims
Child COVID hospitalizations hit record high; Arrests made in identity theft targeting Florida condo collapse victims
Former President George W. Bush spent nine hours in the sky aboard Air Force One on 9/11 over fears it was unsafe to return to the White House. Ann Compton, a former White House correspondent for ABC News, was one of the few reporters also on board Air Force One that day. She joins CBSN's Lana Zak to describe what that day was like, 45,000 feet in the air.
President Biden publicly denounced Texas' restrictive abortion bill last week. Now, some Americans in the Catholic community believe the president needs to reckon with his faith and political beliefs. Senior staff writer for Politico Ruby Cramer joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
In part four of a CBS News investigation into domestic violence in the military, a former Army attorney said the crisis has only compounded after 20 years of war. Norah O'Donnell has more.
Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned in California on Wednesday for Governor Gavin Newsom, who is facing a recall election. "They're thinking if they can get this done in California, they can go around the country and do this," Harris said about Republicans. Watch her speech and read more here.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki confirmed that the former Trump officials were asked to resign or face firing.
Three people in Florida have been arrested after they were accused of stealing the identities of at least seven victims of the Surfside condo collapse. One suspect, prosecutors say, was caught on video carrying a Versace purse she just bought while making another $2,500 purchase. Read more here.
Vice President Kamala Harris said Wednesday while campaigning in California that the effort to recall the governor is about nationwide issues like voting rights and women's reproductive rights. She predicted the "Republican's recall" effort to remove Governor Gavin Newsom from power will fail. CBS Los Angeles' Jeff Nguyen has the latest.
Captain Tony Hosein, a former Army attorney, said there was a cycle of deployment, post-traumatic stress disorder, alcohol abuse, then domestic abuse.
President Biden will outline the new phase of the nation's fight against the coronavirus this week. Weijia Jiang has more on his plan to slow the spread of the Delta variant and boost vaccination rates. Then, Dr. Sejal Hathi, a physician and faculty member at Johns Hopkins University's School of Public Health, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the coronavirus news of the day.
A 12-ton statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee in Richmond has been taken down. It was the largest Confederate statue in the country. Debra Alfarone has the details.
"We've still got a lot of pan-dimwits out there," Jimmy Kimmel said.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame held its first ceremony in nearly two years Wednesday.
With rising inflation threatening the U.S. economic recovery, the White House is taking steps to reduce consumer prices on meat and combatting fuel supply shortages impacting states hit by Hurricane Ida. Politico's senior editor for standards & ethics, Anita Kumar, and Los Angeles Times White House reporter Eli Stokols join "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details on that and the risk of a government shutdown.
The FBI released new footage of the suspect who planted pipe bombs near the U.S. Capitol before the deadly January 6 riot. The person's identity is still a mystery. Errol Barnett shares the latest.
President Biden is unveiling his new plan to tackle COVID as the Delta variant surges. Weijia Jiang has more details on what it could entail.
The pretrial hearings for five alleged 9/11 conspirators resumed Wednesday at Guantanamo Bay. The proceedings are happening as the nation and world prepare to mark 20 years since the terror attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
More than 100 Afghan children arrived in the U.S. on evacuation flights without their parents. The Department of Health and Human Services says the children represent less than 1% of Afghan arrivals, and officials are working to place the children with licensed care providers or other family members. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano with details.
As President Joe Biden faces political challenges following the withdrawal from Afghanistan, former President Trump is signaling increased interest in a 2024 presidential bid. Politico's national political correspondent Meridith McGraw joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details and more on Mr. Trump's plans for 9/11.
Los Angeles Times national political correspondent Melanie Mason joined "Red and Blue" to discuss why Democrats are feeling optimistic ahead of California's recall election, and why Governor Gavin Newsom is taking cues from former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker's recall experience.
But don't read too much into ballot partisanship yet.
Louisiana health officials announced an additional 11 storm-related deaths on Wednesday, bringing the total number of deaths from Hurricane Ida to 82.
Employer incentive programs could be more effective than state-led initiatives, according to one expert.
"The loss of 98 lives was and is still is painfully tragic. But for a group of alleged identity thieves, it was a time to make some money," said Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle.
Solar could provide as much as 40% of U.S. electricity by 2035 under aggressive clean-energy laws.