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Listen to the flagship daily evening newscast on your schedule. The CBS Evening News podcast offers all the latest breaking national and world news and insight into all the stories that impact your world. Original reporting, now when you want it.Watch CBS Evening News weeknights at 6:30PM ET on CBS or stream it on Paramount+. 
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CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 12/13/24

The mystery around the unexplained appearance of drones in and around at least six states is widening. The suspect accused of killing Brian Thompson could be ending his fight over extradition to New York early next week. In this week's "on the Road" CBS' Steve Hartman re-visits a holiday tradition with some special gifts from Secret Santa.

Dec 14, 202420 minEp. 1150

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 12/12/24

A man identifying himself as an American from Missouri, Travis Timmerman, was found in Syria and said he was freed from a seven- month imprisonment after Bashar al-Assad’s regime collapsed. Prosecutors begin gathering evidence for extradition of alleged United healthcare CEO killer. Eye on America - If you're in your 40s, financial experts say paying for a child's college should take a back seat to protect your own savings for retirement.

Dec 13, 202420 minEp. 1149

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 12/11/24

FBI Director Chris Wray set to step down in January. The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has sparked many people online to direct their anger at the insurance industry rather than the shooter. Mysterious drones over New Jersey.

Dec 12, 202420 minEp. 1148

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 12/10/24

Luigi Mangione, suspect charged in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing, court outburst. Thousands have evacuated along the Malibu coast as the Franklin Fire, driven by intense humidity and strong winds, has destroyed several homes and burned nearly 2,500 acres in Southern California. Thousands of Syrians are desperately searching for answers about loved ones who went missing during the Assad regime.

Dec 11, 202420 minEp. 1147

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 12/09/24

Police have identified Luigi Mangione as a person of interest in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Daniel Penny, a 26-year-old Marine veteran, has been found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway car in 2023. Syrian citizens celebrated the sudden fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, with fighters from the Islamist rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham [HTS] parading through the capital city of Damascus....

Dec 10, 202420 minEp. 1146

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 12/06/24

The manhunt for the man who shot and killed United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson now spans several states. There were major developments in the trial of Daniel Penny today when the Judge agreed agreed to drop the count one of manslaughter against Penny. President Biden appears to be considering a wave of pre-emptive pardons prior to leaving office to protect Donald Trump's opponents from potential retribution.

Dec 07, 202420 minEp. 1145

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 12/05/24

Police have released new photos of the gunman's face and an updated timeline of their movements just before UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed. 7.0 magnitude earthquake rocks California. Eye on America- At least 7,000 pharmacies have closed since 2019 across the U.S., creating “pharmacy deserts.”

Dec 06, 202420 minEp. 1144

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 12/04/24

A manhunt is underway in New York for the gunman who shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in what police are calling a "targeted attack.” President-elect Donald Trump may be considering replacing his choice for defense secretary with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis amid allegations of sexual and financial misconduct by Pete Hegseth, which the former Fox News host denies. Eye on America - Boeing satellite factory union leader Craig Garriott has accused the company of creating a "toxic cu...

Dec 05, 202420 minEp. 1143

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 12/03/24

South Korea lifts martial law order after parliament voted to defy president. President-elect Donald Trump’s defense secretary choice, Pete Hegseth, may be in jeopardy amid allegations of sexual misconduct and alcohol abuse. Eye on America - A barn in rural Mississippi hides a harrowing truth: it was the site of 14-year-old Emmett Till's lynching in 1955 after he whistled at a White woman.

Dec 04, 202420 minEp. 1142

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 12/02/24

President Biden pardons son Hunter Biden. President-elect Trump's pick to led defense department comes under further scrutiny. A powerful snowstorm and arctic blast have left parts of Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York buried in snow.

Dec 03, 202420 minEp. 1141

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 11/28/24

It's a wet and chilly Thanksgiving in the Northeast, with some places in upstate New York getting more than half a foot of snow, while several feet of lake-effect snow are expected in areas along the Great Lakes over the weekend. Days after President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25% tariff on goods entering the U.S. from Mexico and Canada, Trump claimed that Pres. Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico had agreed to stop migration through her country and close the Mexican border. But Sheinbaum...

Nov 29, 202416 minEp. 1140

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 11/27/24

The weather will be impacting not only holiday travel but even the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Several of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet and administration picks were targeted by "swatting" attacks or bomb threats. Eye on America- Americans at a tipping point when it comes to tipping.

Nov 28, 202420 minEp. 1139

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 11/26/24

President Biden announced that the U.S. helped secure a ceasefire deal in Lebanon, which would end fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. President-elect Donald Trump is threatening to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China when he takes office as part of his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs. If implemented, the tariffs could raise prices on everything from gas to automobiles. Getting ready for what will be a busy holiday travel season.

Nov 27, 202420 minEp. 1138

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 11/25/24

Federal judge dismisses election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump. Eye on America- The rising prices of weight loss drugs. How will weather impact millions as they get ready to travel this Thanksgiving holida?

Nov 26, 202419 minEp. 1137

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 11/22/24

Just as holiday travel is getting underway, dangerous weather is hitting the coasts. All eyes are on President-elect Trump's transition. And for this Friday's "On the Road", CBS' Steve Hartman has a story of one boy's unique obsession with car keys, and the quirky collection that came from it.

Nov 23, 202420 minEp. 1136

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 11/21/24

BREAKING: President-elect Donald Trump taps former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi for attorney general after Matt Gaetz, the former Republican congressman from Florida, withdrew from consideration. Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for defense secretary who is also embroiled in controversy, met with senators Thursday to get them on board with his confirmation despite dealing with sexual assault allegations of his own. Eye on America- African Americans make up about 14% of the U.S. population, but o...

Nov 22, 202420 minEp. 1135

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 11/20/24

A judge has found Jose Ibarra, a 26-year-old undocumented Venezuelan immigrant, guilty of murdering Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. Deadly bomb cyclone batters Northwest, causing widespread power outages and downing trees. Eye on America- Restoring forests decimated by wildfires.

Nov 21, 202420 minEp. 1134

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 11/19/24

President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk were together for a SpaceX rocket launch in Texas as Musk continues to play a key role in shaping Trump’s cabinet. Controversial picks like Matt Gaetz, a Republican from Florida, for attorney general face questions from some Senate Republicans amid calls for transparency on his ethics investigations. Bomb cyclone threatens the West while the East deals with drought.

Nov 20, 202420 minEp. 1133

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 11/18/24

President-elect Donald Trump confirmed Monday that he is preparing to use military assets to fulfill his campaign promise to carry out a mass deportation of immigrants who are in the country illegally. A lawyer for two women told CBS News that President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Attorney General, Matt Gaetz, allegedly paid them for sex – and that one of his clients claims she witnessed Gaetz having sex with a minor in 2017. Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy.

Nov 19, 202420 minEp. 1132

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 11/15/24

CBS' Congressional Correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on how President-Elect Donald Trump's controversial picks could affect the confirmation process. A Venezuelan man is on trial today for the murder of 22-year-old Laken Riley. The suspect entered the US illegally, thrusting the Immigration debate front and center during the Presidential election. And on this Friday's "On the Road", CBS' Steve Hartman travels down memory lane with a father-son duo and their shared love for a very special ca...

Nov 16, 202421 minEp. 1131

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 11/14/24

President-elect Donald Trump announced that he has selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his pick to run the Department of Health and Human Services. Satirical publication The Onion said it has bought Alex Jones' Infowars at a bankruptcy auction for an undisclosed price, with the backing of the Connecticut families of eight victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting and one first responder. Eye on America - Clemson’s Shepherd Hotel is more than a place to stay — it’s a community hub empowe...

Nov 15, 202420 minEp. 1130

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 11/13/24

President Biden welcomed President-elect Donald Trump back to the White House on Wednesday, where the two shook hands in the Oval Office. President-elect Donald Trump announced new cabinet picks, selecting Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz as Attorney General, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence and Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary. After months of cooling, inflation ticked up in October, rising 2.6% from September. The main driver was housin...

Nov 14, 202420 minEp. 1129

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 11/12/24

President-Elect Trump's administration takes shape. 23andMe is laying off 40% of its workforce as the struggling genetic testing company attempts to slash costs. At least 11 people were injured after a factory explosion in Louisville, Kentucky. Residents within a two-mile radius were told to evacuate.

Nov 13, 202421 minEp. 1128

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 11/11/24

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Tom Homan as his "border czar." Homan, the former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, will be overseeing border security and the potential deportation of millions of people. Eye on America - The USS New Jersey sets sail with a historic crew that includes 40 women, with Machinist Mate Kianna Gonzalez becoming the first woman to qualify as an engine room supervisor. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris honored all American...

Nov 12, 202420 minEp. 1127

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 11/08/24

Two men are now in federal custody in New York City with a third believed to be in Iran. CBS' Scott MacFarlane reports on the Iranian murder for hire plot to kill President- Elect Trump. There are new questions being raised about the relationship between President-Elect Trump and the tech titan Elon Musk and the influence he could have in the Trump administration. And this week's "On the Road" is in honor of Veteran's Day on Monday with a salute to a fallen hero of World War II.

Nov 09, 202420 minEp. 1126

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 11/07/24

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Susie Wiles as his chief of staff, marking the first time a woman will hold the position. Eye on America -"Remembering that whether you won or whether you lost, that the person on the other side is a human being." Dave Isay's nonprofit brings people from opposite ends of the political spectrum together for face-to-face conversations, aiming to bridge America’s deep divide—a goal he believes is achievable if people set aside their phones. Nearly 20,000 a...

Nov 08, 202420 minEp. 1125

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 11/06/24

Donald J. Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States in just 75 days after a decisive victory in the 2024 election. While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign,” Vice President Kamala Harris told teary supporters at Howard University. How Trump won the 2024 election — CBS News exit poll results.

Nov 07, 202420 minEp. 1124

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 11/05/24

As polls begin to close, Vice President Kamala Harris will spend election night at her alma mater, Howard University and former President Donald Trump will be at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. Democracy and the economy are top issues for voters.

Nov 06, 202420 minEp. 1123

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 11/04/24

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are making their final pitch for the presidency, delivering closing arguments to voters on the eve of Election Day. Remembering music legend Quincy Jones, who worked with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra and many others, who has died at 91.

Nov 05, 202420 minEp. 1122

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 11/01/24

Both candidates are in the battleground of state of Wisconsin tonight making their final pushes for voters. CBS' Nancy Cordes has the latest. CBS' Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest on the Trump campaign after the former President's comments made about Liz Cheney at an Arizona rally. And as election day quickly approaches, the United States is making its final diplomatic push to stop the war in Gaza and the cross border fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. CBS' Shanelle Kaul reports that for ma...

Nov 01, 202420 minEp. 1121
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