8/12: CBS Evening News
D.C. reacts after Trump orders federal law enforcement takeover to combat crime; Kodak says "substantial doubt" over future of iconic company
CBS Evening News
Weeknights 6:30PM ET on CBS
10PM ET on the CBS News app
Latest Videos
Latest Videos
White House defends federal crime takeover in D.C.
Despite the falling crime rate in Washington, D.C., President Trump has declared a crime emergency and taken charge of the local police. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Reporter's Notebook: Antidote to distraction
A 1937 book about ghosts offers a modern warning about the toll of constant distraction -- and a possible solution. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
What to make of Trump's upcoming summit with Putin
Just days away from the anticipated meeting between President Trump and Vladimir Putin, Russia is attacking. Russia controls some 20% of Ukraine, and President Trump says there will need to be some land swaps to make peace. Ian Bremmer, founder and president of Eurasia Group, joins to discuss.
Man survives flesh-eating bacteria infection
Lifelong boat captain George Billiris says he's lucky to be alive after Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "flesh-eating" bacteria that lurks in warm coastal waters like those along Florida's Gulf Coast, nearly killed him. Cristian Benavides reports
What are the steps to reclassify marijuana?
A major change in how the federal government treats marijuana could be on the way. President Trump says the Drug Enforcement Administration is once again reviewing whether to change the classification of the drug. Nicole Sganga has more.
Palestinian says IDF didn't stop settler attack
While attention has been focused on the nearly two years of fighting in the Gaza Strip, Debora Patta reports that renewed violence between Jewish settlers and Palestinians in the West Bank is escalating.
What the latest CPI data says about tariff impact
New government data shows the cost of consumer goods increased slightly last month, but the true effect of the higher tariffs haven't hit consumers yet. Jo Ling Kent explains.
Kodak warns its business is in "substantial doubt"
Kodak is warning that its future in business is looking very blurry. The iconic 133-year-old business cautioned Monday that there's "substantial doubt" about its ability to continue as a going concern because it might not have the financial resources to meet its future debt obligations, according to an Aug. 11 regulatory filing.
Peach growers sound alarm over climate change
The peaches harvested at Masumoto Family Farm in California's Central Valley are so delicious, they are sought after by world-famous restaurants. But this year's harvest signals trouble: there are 30% fewer peaches to pick due to warmer winters that disrupted the sleep cycles of the trees. Elizabeth Cook reports.
DACA recipient detained by ICE speaks out
The roundup of undocumented immigrants was supposed to focus on what the administration calls the "worst of the worst" criminals. But as Lilia Luciano reports, some detainees have no criminal record at all.
First-time homebuyers face affordability crisis
A recent Harvard University study found the median home price of nearly $400,000 is almost five times the average income, but three times is considered affordable -- a ratio that has skewed sharply since COVID-19. Kelly O'Grady reports.
Video sheds light on Uvalde shooting response
Newly released bodycam video shows the chaos outside the classrooms at Robb Elementary as a gunman opened fire there in 2022. After 77 minutes of inaction by federal, state and local police, there was a barrage of gunfire and officers announced the suspect was no longer a threat. Omar Villafranca reports.
Top Stories
More
3 immigration judges speak out about their firings: "It was arbitrary, unfair"
Two of the fired federal immigration judges disclosed that they were told how they should rule on immigration cases.
Afghan interpreter who rescued U.S. officer's life during the war fears deportation
Dewey Yopp, a retired U.S. Army Special Forces officer, says his Afghan translator saved his life four times during the war in Afghanistan.
What the latest downturn in the housing market means for buyers
In June, the median U.S. sale price for a home hit a record high of $396,000, according to Redfin.
How a photo of a deadly fire led to changes in Boston's fire escape rules
Stanley Forman has been photographing Boston for 60 years, but the image he'll always remember is one he took of a fatal 1975 fire.
Asylum-seeker's wife alleges poor conditions in detention center
Joan Paul Alcivar De La Cruz fled persecution in Ecuador and was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement at his asylum hearing, his wife told CBS News.
Full Episodes
MoreCBS Evening News Plus
More
CBS Evening News Plus
8/12: CBS Evening News Plus
What the latest CPI data says about tariff impact; Reporter's Notebook: An antidote to digital distraction from 1937
8/11: CBS Evening News Plus
Trump says Russia and Ukraine will need to swap territory, Europe believes that would reward Putin; Reporter's Notebook: Who actually pays tariffs?
8/8: CBS Evening News Plus
Texas Republicans fail again to advance redistricting plan; Hundreds become U.S. citizens in naturalization ceremony at Wrigley Field
Eye On America
More
Eye On America
Gerald Ford's son reflects on Operation Babylift
In April 1975, during the chaotic final days of the Vietnam War, there were some 3,000 babies in the country that had been fathered by U.S. servicemen. President Gerald Ford moved urgently, and Operation Babylift was born, flying more than 2,500 of those children to the United States. Jim Axelrod reports.
Tiny town's newspaper kept afloat through café
The Big Bend Sentinel is a weekly newspaper that has kept watch over a part of West Texas for 99 years. When approached to buy it, one couple knew they had to get creative. Janet Shamlian reports.
Couple nearing retirement faces stock market woes
Like millions of Americans, Alicia and Chu Gomez are experiencing the waves of an uncertain, see-sawing market. Jill Schlesinger reports.
Minor league ballpark revives struggling downtown
For Greenville, South Carolina, Fluor Field is a field of dreams come true. The stadium is home to the Greenville Drive, the High-A Minor League Baseball team for the Boston Red Sox, complete with a replica of Fenway Park's Green Monster — the popular nickname for its massive, left field wall. But as Mark Strassmann reports, its big pitch is community.
Pediatrician's program gives cash to pregnant moms
In 2015, Dr. Mona Hanna brought national attention to the corroding water pipes in Flint, Michigan, and linked them to children with lead poisoning. Now she's tackling poverty one baby at a time. Mark Strassmann reports.
On The Road
More
On The Road
Boy rewarded after giving away his only dollar
Nine-year-old Kelvin Ellis Jr. of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, had only $1 to his name, but chose to give it away to a man he mistook as homeless. That single act of generosity sparked a friendship he could have never imagined. Steve Hartman has the story in "On the Road."
Nurse adopts teen mom after caring for her babies
Compassion comes with the territory for hospital nurses, but one raised the bar beyond the call of duty while caring for a 14-year-old mom and her triplets. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" for the story.
Kids inspired by Secret Santa hand out money
An Arizona elementary teacher uses Steve Hartman's "On the Road" stories to teach kindness and character. One about a Secret Santa that gives out money to random strangers has inspired his students to do the same over the holidays -- and this year was no different.
Bills rookie Ray Davis honors "Big Brother" mentor
When Buffalo Bills rookie running back Ray Davis was a kid, a mentor from Big Brothers Big Sister helped provide stability in his life. Last weekend, Davis got the chance to give back with a pregame tribute on Sunday Night Football. Steve Hartman has the story.
Parents give late son's key collection to boy
After their son Michael died at the age of 33, Ernie and Cheryl Johnson planned to hold onto his extensive collection of car keys and fobs. That all changed when another mom posted on Facebook looking for car keys for her little boy who also loved to collect them. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" for a story about giving to others as a way to mourn lost loved ones.
John Dickerson's Reporter's Notebook
John Dickerson's Reporter's Notebook
Reporter's Notebook: March 4 political speeches
March 4 is a perfect day for a political speech. John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: The importance of reading
Read Across America Day coincides with Dr. Seuss's birthday. Though designed for children, the day does what most of Seuss' works do: remind adults of what is important in their lives of constant distraction. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson discusses.
Who took mystery photos of 1960s San Francisco?
A Bay area photographer is raising money to find the photographer behind a trove of photographs from San Francisco in the 1960s, capturing cultural icons like Muhammed Ali, Janis Joplin and Alan Ginsburg. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson has more.
Reporter's Notebook: The day Lincoln reframed his image
A photograph and a speech changed the course of American history on this day in 1860. In a studio in New York City, aspiring presidential candidate Abe Lincoln stood for a portrait to prove he wasn't, as one newspaper called him, "the leanest, lankiest, most ungainly mass of legs, arms and hatchet face ever strung upon a single frame." John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: Finding wonder all around us
In troubled times, the desire to reach for signs of order is natural. And sometimes, nature helps out with the task. John Dickerson offers a glimpse.
Reporter's Notebook: Federal worker morale
To shrink the bureaucracy, act like the bureaucracy -- this appears to be the goal of Elon Musk's surprise email that asked federal workers "What did you do last week?" The approach may shrink the ranks, but how does it affect those who remain? John Dickerson gives his take.
Reporter's Notebook: Ukraine war revisionism
Three years ago, Russia invaded Ukraine. When Trump administration officials were asked about the anniversary, the picture got cloudier. John Dickerson gives his take.
Yankees permits players to sport full beards
The New York Yankees have finally thrown in the razor and will allow players to have beards. John Dickerson takes a look back at the sport's history with facial hair.
A look back at 1939 Nazi rally in NYC
On this day in 1939, 20,000 people attended a Nazi rally at Madison Square Garden. Months earlier, Nazis in Germany had killed nearly 100 Jewish citizens in one night and sent 30,000 more to concentration camps. John Dickerson expounds.
John Dickerson on admiration for George Washington
It's Presidents Day, the holiday that started in honor of George Washington -- the president with an enormous birthday candle on the Mall. But do we revere the father of our country too much? It was a question from the very birth of the presidency. John Dickerson discusses.
John Dickerson on Danielle Sassoon's resignation
Danielle Sassoon resigned Thursday as acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York when she was asked to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, and she refused. John Dickerson gives his perspective on the significance of her decision.
John Dickerson on Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration
A key question behind Elon Musk's remake of the federal government is whether he's moving so fast the baby might get thrown out with the bathwater. John Dickerson discusses.
Why "Ted Lasso" inspires astronaut Suni Williams
When we think about television shows and space, the space exploration is usually the topic of the show. So, it was striking recently to see a TV show that has nothing to do with space exploration referenced with a single word on astronaut Suni Williams' space suit.