The McKinney fire in California has become the largest wildfire in the state this year. In only 48 hours, it grew to more than 55,000 acres. Some residents said they saw trees explode into flames. Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
Ships packed with holiday gifts are starting to flood America's ports, including in Los Angeles. But 35,000 containers are clogging the docks, waiting for trains to transport cargo across the country. Carter Evans takes a look.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has been suspended without pay for the first six games of the upcoming season after a former federal judge found that he had violated the NFL's personal conduct policy. He has faced 24 separate civil lawsuits accusing him of misconduct. Nancy Chen reports.
President Biden will be speaking about a successful counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan. Sources said the U.S. killed top al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri over the weekend. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Hundreds of people in Kentucky still remain unaccounted for following one of the worst flooding events in state history. The death toll is also expected to climb. Justin Michaels from The Weather Channel is on the ground in Kentucky.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's expected visit to Taiwan is sparking outrage from China, which called it major provocation. Pelosi would be the highest-ranking U.S. official to visit the island in 25 years. Adam Yamaguchi has the latest from Taiwan.
The terrorist leader was believed to be the true architect behind the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States.
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News," hosted by John Dickerson.
A federal judge sentenced Guy Reffitt, the Texas man convicted of bringing a handgun to the Capitol during the January 6 attack, to 87 months in prison, the longest sentence related to the riot so far. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has details on the breaking news, followed by comments from Reffitt's daughters outside the courthouse.
"Investors are still assessing where we break from here – further to the upside or reverse course," said one strategist.
The White House press secretary said the report "omits the actual benefits" Americans would receive.
Many jackpot winners have seen their luck run out, suffering personal setbacks, dealing with lawsuits or becoming the victims of scams.
"I didn't think I would be able to race this season," Tai told BBC Sport.
Trump's influence on the GOP, abortion and resentment over COVID-19 restrictions are all on the ballot on Tuesday.
