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Millions brace as Hurricane Idalia continues to strengthen; Reflecting on Billie Jean King's legacy 50 years after securing equal pay
Millions brace as Hurricane Idalia continues to strengthen; Reflecting on Billie Jean King's legacy 50 years after securing equal pay
During the pandemic, some families received extra food aid to help buy groceries. Since that ended, food insecurity has soared.
The Airbus A350, which took off from Milan, Italy, landed safely after hitting turbulence about 40 miles northeast of Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
The two-year-old Mila slipped off a bench after being given anesthesia for an important dental treatment, the zoo said.
John Dickerson reports on Idalia strengthening into Category 2 hurricane as it approaches Florida, White House lists 10 drugs for Medicare price negotiation and Biden administration calls on New York City to fix migrant crisis.
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Three weeks after the fires broke out, the count of the dead stands at 115. But an unknown number of people are still missing.
The New York mayor and governor have asked for increased federal support to handle migrants in the state. Now in the first response, Biden administration officials are putting the responsibility back on the city and state. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains the proposed solutions.
The end of summer brings the new school year and it may also bring a new spike in COVID-19. One way school officials have been looking to keep students and teachers safe is by improving the air quality in the classroom. Joseph Allen, director of Harvard University's Healthy Buildings program, joins CBS News to discuss the benefits of improved air quality in schools.
While the advisory doesn't dive into specific states or policies, a Global Affairs Canada spokesperson pointed to the number of laws passed in the U.S. this year that restrict LGBTQ+ rights.
A new study finds that prescribing fruits and vegetables can lead to better health for patients. Researchers examined more than 3,800 people across a dozen states who received vouchers for free and reduced-price produce, and found adults and children who utilized the so-called "prescriptions" saw significant reductions in both weight and blood pressure. Kurt Hager, one of the lead researchers on the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
Florida residents are bracing for Idalia's impact, where the storm is expected to hit as a Category 3 hurricane. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports on preparation efforts from Crystal River. Plus, CBS News senior weather and climate producer David Parkinson examines the forecast path of the storm.
The Biden administration has named 10 prescription drugs it hopes to make cheaper for Medicare recipients through negotiations with drug companies. The White House says the drugs on the list include Jardiance for diabetes and the blood thinner Eliquis. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more details.
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman wrote a letter to the judge who oversaw his case, months after he sent the president of Mexico an "SOS," alleging "psychological torment" at the supermax Colorado prison where he is serving a life sentence.
Billie Jean King was an icon on the tennis court, but one of her most important victories came off the court when she helped secure equal pay for women at the U.S. Open in 1973. Nancy Chen looks back at her legacy 50 years later.
When there is an emergency in a school, response time is critical. Meg Oliver takes a look at software that can help cut down those times and possibly save lives.
American Paul Whelan was seen inside a Russian penal colony in a rare video broadcast on Russian TV.
A global hacking network was taken down in an FBI-led operation, the Justice Department announced. Jeff Pegues has more on the operation and the danger of ransomware attacks.
The graduate student accused of killing a UNC professor made his first court appearance Monday.
The White House on Tuesday released a list of 10 medications that will be subject to price negotiations under Medicare. Ed O'Keefe reports on how this could affect prices and what other drugs could be added going forward.
In addition to heavy rain and high wind, Hurricane Idalia is expected to bring life-threatening storm surges to parts of Florida. The Weather Channel meteorologist Greg Postel has more.
Millions of people are bracing for the impacts of Hurricane Idalia, which will continue gaining strength as it moves toward Florida. Life-threatening storm surges are expected along the state's Gulf Coast. Omar Villafranca reports.
While parts of Florida were already feeling the effects of the outer reaches of Hurricane Idalia on Monday, the center of the storm was still barreling toward the state. The Weather Channel meteorologist Mike Seidel looks at when the storm will make landfall and what residents can expect.
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
It would be the only time former President Donald Trump did not appear in-person for his arraignment in the four criminal cases against him.