Americans from coast to coast are celebrating Independence Day over the long weekend, but getting home from the holiday may not be so easy. AAA estimates nearly 48 million people are on the move, just shy of pre-pandemic levels. However staffing shortages and poor weather are causing delays and cancelations at airports nationwide. We hear from CBS’s Nikki Battiste who’s at Newark Liberty International Airport.
In a handwritten letter delivered to the White House, WNBA star Brittney Griner pleaded with President Biden not to forget her after she's spent months in a Russian prison. Catherine Herridge reports.
Fourth of July fireworks in several U.S. cities were canceled amid wildfire concerns, staffing shortages and supply chain issues. Carter Evans takes a look.
At least six people were killed and dozens injured in a shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois. Police have identified a person of interest. Charlie De Mar has the latest.
A state of emergency has been called in Akron, Ohio, amid protests over the fatal police shooting of Jayland Walker, an unarmed Black man who was shot more than 60 times after fleeing what police said was a routine traffic stop. Elise Preston reports.
Thousands of flight delays and cancellations put a damper on July 4 celebrations. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg called on airlines to do better. Nikki Battiste has more.
Some cities are choosing to illuminate the night sky with drones or laser beams instead.
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News," hosted by Major Garrett.
A handwritten letter from Brittney Griner was delivered to the White House on the Fourth of July.
Digital asset brokerage company Voyager Digital is the latest casualty of the cryptocurrency meltdown. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joins Anne-Marie Green to discuss what this means for investors.
Law enforcement officials in Highland Park, Illinois, provided an update on the investigation after a shooting at the Fourth of July parade. At least six people were killed and about two dozen wounded, some critically. Officials said the gunman is still on the loose, and people in the area are being advised to shelter in place. Watch the full briefing.
