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How a young boy's shout of "wow" still resonates in the classical music community 5 years on

During a 2019 classical music concert at Symphony Hall in Boston, a 9-year-old boy shouted "wow" at the conclusion of Mozart's Masonic Funeral Music. Five years later, his response still resonates. Steve Hartman has more.

Published on 27 July 2024 | 12:16 am


France's train network hit by "acts of sabotage" ahead of opening ceremony of Paris Olympics

Hours before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, France's train network was hit by several coordinated arson attacks, causing widespread disruption. Officials said fires were set at critical spots in an attempt to cut off routes into Paris. Jamie Yuccas reports.

Published on 27 July 2024 | 12:12 am


7/26: CBS News Weekender

Lana Zak reports on former President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyhu's meeting in Florida, the wildfires in California and San Diego's Comic-Con.

Published on 27 July 2024 | 12:10 am


RFK Jr. critical of Biden for "refusing to let go of power"

In an interview with CBS News' Major Garrett, independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed that President Biden "tarred" his "reputation and that career over the past year by refusing to let go of power." He also addressed his meeting with former President Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention.

Published on 27 July 2024 | 12:10 am


Former FBI official Peter Strzok reaches $1.2 million settlement with DOJ

Former FBI special agent Peter Strzok reached a $1.2 million settlement with DOJ over claims that it violated his privacy in releasing text messages with another former employee regarding Donald Trump.

Published on 27 July 2024 | 12:00 am


New details reveal troubled past for deputy charged with murder in Sonya Massey shooting

CBS News has learned that the sheriff's deputy charged with murder in the shooting of Sonya Massey worked for six different law enforcement agencies in four years. He was also discharged from the Army in 2016 for misconduct after receiving a DUI. Roxana Saberi reports.

Published on 26 July 2024 | 11:48 pm


2 Sinaloa cartel leaders, including son of "El Chapo," arrested in Texas

Two leaders of the notorious Sinaloa cartel, including one of the sons of the imprisoned drug lord "El Chapo," Joaquín Guzmán López, were apprehended Thursday in Texas. Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, a cofounder of Sinaloa, was lured to Texas by López, according to sources. Manuel Bojorquez has details.

Published on 26 July 2024 | 11:46 pm


Celine Dion performs at Paris Olympics in first return to the stage since 2020

Celine Dion, nearly two years after revealing her stiff-person syndrome diagnosis, belted Edith Piaf's "Hymne à l'amour" as the finale of the four-hour opening ceremony.

Published on 26 July 2024 | 11:42 pm


JD Vance defends "childless cat ladies" comments

Sen. JD Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee, has been facing intense criticism for comments he previously made criticizing the prominence of childless people in politics. In an interview Friday, he attempted to defend those remarks. Robert Costa has the latest.

Published on 26 July 2024 | 11:39 pm


Crews struggle to contain monster wildfire in California

The arson-sparked Park Fire burning near Chico, California, has destroyed at least 100 structures and forced thousands of people to flee their homes. The blaze has charred about 278 square miles. In the Canadian Rockies, a fire has destroyed about a third of the structures in the resort town of Jasper. Jonathan Vigliotti and Carter Evans report.

Published on 26 July 2024 | 11:35 pm


"CBS Evening News" headlines for Friday, July 26, 2024

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News" with Major Garrett.

Published on 26 July 2024 | 11:27 pm


What does the future of U.S. foreign policy look like?

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday in Florida. The meeting took place just one day after the Israeli leader met with President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris separately at the White House. Jon Alterman, senior vice president and director of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins to examine how the high-stakes talks could shape American foreign policy in the Middle East.

Published on 26 July 2024 | 11:14 pm


A look at the 2024 San Diego Comic-Con panels and guests drawing buzz

Pop culture buffs are flocking to the West Coast for the 2024 San Diego Comic-Con. Recognized as the largest comic-con in the U.S., this year's event began Wednesday and runs through Sunday. Michael Peyton, director of events and partnerships for IGN, joins CBS News to preview the celebrity guests and panels generating buzz.

Published on 26 July 2024 | 11:12 pm


Arson attack disrupts France's high-speed rail system

A coordinated arson attack disrupted France's high-speed train system just hours before the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony on Friday. BBC correspondent Hugh Schofield has more on the incident.

Published on 26 July 2024 | 11:06 pm


2024 Paris Olympics officially underway following opening ceremony

The 2024 Paris Olympics are officially underway. Thousands of athletes traveled down the Seine River on Friday and witnessed the lighting of the Olympic torch. CBS Saturday Morning co-host and CBS News and sports correspondent Dana Jacobson joins from Paris with more on Friday's opening ceremony and a look at some of the new sports debuting at the Games.

Published on 26 July 2024 | 11:06 pm


How community, class and race impact economic mobility

A new Harvard study is checking in on how the U.S. is doing on economic mobility across race and class and examining which factors best predict success. The researchers discovered that earnings increased for white children in affluent families, but fell for those in poorer families. Benjamin Goldman, one of the study's authors, joins CBS News to unpack the findings.

Published on 26 July 2024 | 11:05 pm


Latest on the wildfires raging in Canada and California

In Canada, a fast-moving fire has ravaged the resort town of Jasper, Alberta. In Northern California, fires have burned 164,000 acres of land. CBS News Sacramento reporter Kayla Moeller joins from Chico, California, with more on the wildfires.

Published on 26 July 2024 | 11:02 pm


COVID study shows mask and vaccine mandates saved lives

A new study is revealing the true impacts of COVID-19 rules and restrictions across the U.S. According to a JAMA Health Forum investigation, up to 447,000 lives could have been saved if every state had imposed rules similar to those in the 10 most restrictive states. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins with more.

Published on 26 July 2024 | 10:38 pm


How the FBI captured 2 leaders of the Sinaloa cartel

The FBI arrested the leader of Mexico's notorious Sinaloa cartel and a son of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman near El Paso on Thursday. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez is in Irving, Texas, with more details.

Published on 26 July 2024 | 10:36 pm


Sonya Massey died of gunshot wound to head, autopsy report confirms

An autopsy report released Friday confirms Sonya Massey, the Illinois woman who was fatally shot inside her home earlier this month by a sheriff's deputy, died from a gunshot wound to the head. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi has the latest from Chicago.

Published on 26 July 2024 | 10:32 pm


How significant is the Obamas' endorsement of Harris?

Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic presidential nomination Friday. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.

Published on 26 July 2024 | 10:30 pm


Ukrainian Olympic team hollowed out by war heads to Paris

CBS News' Leah Mishkin reports on a display in central London honoring the hundreds of Ukrainian athletes who've died in the war with Russia, as their country sends its smallest team ever to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Published on 26 July 2024 | 9:40 pm


South Sudan's Olympians hope to be a "beacon of hope"

The world's youngest country, South Sudan, has faced wars, a hunger crisis, kidnappings, rapes and unprecedented flooding. As CBS News' Leah Mishkin reports, the country's basketball team hopes to give their nation "a beacon of hope" as they make their Olympic debut in Paris.

Published on 26 July 2024 | 9:25 pm


Firefighting pilot killed in tanker plane crash in Oregon

The single-engine tanker was located in steep, forested terrain Friday morning after it went missing Thursday.

Published on 26 July 2024 | 9:24 pm


In more than 200 U.S. cities, $1 million only gets you a starter home

Half of all U.S. states have at least one city where a relatively modest residence costs $1 million, according to a new analysis.

Published on 26 July 2024 | 9:11 pm


Cartel leader was duped by El Chapo's son to orchestrate arrest in U.S., sources say

One of El Chapo's sons duped Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada into boarding a plane on Thursday, telling him they were going to look at property in Mexico, a person familiar with the investigation confirmed to CBS News.

Published on 26 July 2024 | 9:11 pm


Donald Trump says he's returning to Butler for a rally after attempted assassination

Former President Donald Trump says he is returning to Butler County for a rally after he survived an assassination attempt earlier this month.

Published on 26 July 2024 | 9:08 pm


Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 review: Perfect for back-to-school

Discover the features and functions added to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and why it's a great phone for power users.

Published on 26 July 2024 | 8:51 pm


The best back-to-school tech deals at Best Buy

Send your kids (or yourself) back to school in style with everything they need to succeed.

Published on 26 July 2024 | 8:50 pm


The 7 best cell phones of 2024 go way, way beyond talking and texting

If you're shopping for a new smartphone, here are our top seven picks for 2024.

Published on 26 July 2024 | 8:43 pm