9/26/17: CBSN Evening News
Puerto Rico facing humanitarian crisis; Wounded vets compete at Invictus Games
Puerto Rico facing humanitarian crisis; Wounded vets compete at Invictus Games
"CBS This Morning" co-host Charlie Rose interviews Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in New York City on Tuesday. Part of the discussion involved poking fun at branches of the government as the Supreme Court begins its term in October.
The island nation of Puerto Rico is in dire need of help after Hurricane Maria devastated the island. David Begnaud reports from the ground in San Juan as millions still lack water, food and power.
Saudi Arabia announced Tuesday that it will begin allowing women to drive in June 2018. CBS News State Department reporter Kylie Atwood joined CBSN to discuss why the kingdom is doing this now.
San Juan mayor: "We're having a humanitarian crisis here"; Octavius Valentine Catto honored in Philadelphia
Twitter announced it is testing out a 280 character limit, allowing certain users to tweet messages twice as long as the traditional 140 characters. Already, some Twitter users are voicing their opinions about the change.
Paul Smith, a Pennsylvania county fire chief, said he regrets using a racial slur in a Facebook post about Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and the national anthem protests. Tuesday evening, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported he resigned. KDKA's Lisa Washington reports.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions addressed students at Georgetown Law School and said that freedom of thought and speech are under attack on college campuses across the nation. Berkeley Law dean Erwin Chemerinsky, the author of "Free Speech On Campus," joins CBSN to discuss the First Amendment controversy.
President Trump has announced he will visit Puerto Rico next Tuesday. He said during a joint press conference that food, water and emergency supplies are being delivered and that Navy ships are being deployed to help the U.S. territory in the wake of Hurricane Maria.
Former Trump adviser Roger Stone spoke out on the Russia probe after meeting with lawmakers behind closed doors. He said Special Counsel Robert Mueller should be fired and that he's seen no evidence the Trump campaign colluded during the 2016 election.
The Canyon Fire burning in Corona, California, has forced the evacuation of nearly 500 homes. More than 900 firefighters are battling the blaze. CBS Los Angeles' Jasmine Viel reports.
During a joint press conference Tuesday with Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, President Trump said that "responsible nations" must do their part in isolating the threat of North Korea. Michael Allen, managing director at Beacon Global Strategies, joins CBSN to discuss.
Senate Republican leaders announced they will not hold a vote on the Graham-Cassidy plan to repeal and replace Obamacare, after several GOP senators said they would not support the bill. CBS News political director Steve Chaggaris joins CBSN to explain what that means for health care reform.
The FBI is cracking down on an alleged corruption scheme involving 10 people in college basketball, including four NCAA coaches and an executive from Adidas. CBS Sports national columnist and host of "Reiter Than You," Bill Reiter, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
The Trump administration is defending itself after it was revealed that several members of the president's inner circle used personal email accounts to conduct government business. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN with his latest reporting.
San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz says getting aid to people in Puerto Rico is a matter of "life and death." She spoke to CBS News correspondent David Begnaud about what's needed most in the wake of Hurricane Maria.
The latest Republican effort to repeal and replace Obamacare is essentially dead after four GOP senators came out against it. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes talks to CBSN about why Senate leaders rushed this last-ditch effort, why it fell apart and what's next for health care legislation.
A new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics details how to prevent and treat infectious diseases that can be transmitted through organized sports for children and teenagers. MRSA, herpes and athlete's foot can spread in close contact sports like football and wrestling. CBS News' Meg Oliver reports.
Equifax announced that CEO Richard Smith is abruptly retiring after a massive hack of the credit-services agency exposed the personal data of 143 million Americans.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella joined CBSN to discuss his new book, "Hit Refresh." Nadella also discusses gender discrimination in Silicon Valley, Microsoft's stance on the Trump administration and immigration policy, and the potential for artificial intelligence.
Day four of the Invictus Games is underway in Toronto. Prince Harry created the annual sports competition for wounded service men and women. Jeff Glor met up with a pair of American athletes who are competing on this world stage while making a name for themselves.
A 25-year old gunman opened fire on a Tennessee church Sunday, shooting seven people before wounding himself. One person died. DeMarco Morgan reports.
Many far-right influencers are turning to Twitch, a live streaming video site, to share falsehoods about the 2020 election and COVID-19. According to The New York Times, Twitch has allowed some influencers to rake in thousands of dollars. One streamer made at least $26,000 in subscriptions alone. Kellen Browning, a reporter who covers tech and the video game industry for the Times, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.