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Earlier in 2024, CBS News shared a story about the growing epidemic of overseas online scammers robbing vulnerable Americans. There is now an update on the billions of dollars being taken. CBS News’ Jim Axelrod spoke with a woman whose elderly mother lost her life savings.
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Helene could become the second hurricane to make landfall over Florida’s Big Bend region this year. Jason Allen takes a look at how the state and local residents are preparing for the storm.
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A statue of country music legend Johnny Cash has been unveiled in the U.S. Capitol. Members of Cash’s family were on hand for the ceremony in Emancipation Hall.
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A 92-year-old Los Angeles woman became the target of overseas scammers, who convinced her to put her life savings into gold and then hand the precious metal over. Now, her daughter is looking to hold the bank that allowed the transactions responsible. Jim Axelrod reports.
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Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.”
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Florida residents are already evacuating and filling sandbags days ahead of the arrival of Tropical Storm Helene, which is forecast to rapidly intensify into a hurricane.
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Former President Donald Trump outlined his plan to lower taxes for American manufacturing in Georgia on the campaign trail Tuesday, while Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign held a “Republicans for Harris-Walz” event. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa and CBS News digital reporter Aaron Navarro have the latest.
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If you’re dealing with high-rate card debt, debt consolidation could make sense to consider right now.
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Upgrade your toolshed for less with these early Amazon Prime Big Deal Days deals.
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Coca-Cola Spiced was intended to be a permanent flavor, but is already being pulled form store shelves.
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