A New Jersey couple gained headlines for sharing a story about a homeless man coming to their rescue. They set up a GoFundMe campaign for the man, but now prosecutors say it was all a scam. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver explains.
Sen. John McCain's widow sat down with "CBS This Morning" co-host John Dickerson in her first interview since her husband's death. They discussed President Trump, who was often at odds with her late husband.
It's been more than five weeks since Hurricane Michael slammed the Florida Panhandle. But in Panama City, there are still giant piles of debris and families are left sleeping in tents. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports.
Snow, sleet and rain have been falling across 17 states. WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn is tracking the forecast.
An early blast of winter weather hit several states Thursday. Road conditions have gotten worse as the storm moves north. CBS News' Nikki Battiste has the latest.
Law enforcement came out in force Thursday to say goodbye to one of their own. Sheriff's Sgt. Ron Helus was one of the first to respond to a deadly shooting at a California bar last week, and was killed in the line of duty. "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor has more on how he's being remembered.
The Department of Veterans Affairs said Thursday it's trying to speed up benefits payments to thousands of veterans who are struggling to cover their education and housing bills. The delays are being blamed on IT issues. CBS News national correspondent Chip Reid reports.
The U.S. slapped economic sanctions on 17 Saudis accused of taking part in the killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi. A Saudi prosecutor said he will seek the death penalty against five suspects. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports from Riyadh.
Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzner ordered a manual recount for the Senate and Agricultural Commissioner races
The Food and Drug Administration said it will seek a nationwide ban on menthol cigarettes. It also plans to put new restrictions on flavored e-cigarettes. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains.
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News" with Jeff Glor.
Competition is pushing the cost of solar and wind energy to record lows, according to Lazard
Many of the proposed new rules reflect the prerogative of the incoming Democratic House majority
At a hearing Thursday, members of Congress grilled VA officials about delays in GI Bill payments to veterans
Ron Helus was killed when he responded to a shooting at a crowded bar in California
It started as a feel-good story about a New Jersey couple who raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for a homeless man. But in a shocking twist, all three are facing criminal charges in what may have been a hoax from the start. CBS News' Meg Oliver reports.
