The escaped killer of a one-year-old girl who fled from a medical transport van, Ramone Alston, was captured days later in a hotel in the Charlotte, N.C. suburb of Kannapolis, authorities said. Source
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10 injured in training incident at Fallon Naval Air Station, near Reno
Ten U.S. service members were injured in a training incident at Naval Air Station Fallon Wednesday night, police in Reno, Nevada said. Fallon is about 60 miles east of Reno. Source
2 Alaska State Troopers charged with assault in case of mistaken identity
The two troopers pepper-sprayed, beat, stunned and used a police dog on the wrong man, authorities said. Source
Video shows arrest of suspect in Maryland mom Rachel Morin’s murder
Victor Martinez Hernandez was taken into custody in June at a bar in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Source
Diplomacy takes center stage as Iran holds off retaliation against Israel
U.S. assessments are that Iran will not seek to disrupt ongoing cease-fire negotiations in Doha aimed at ending the Hamas-Israel war. Source
8/15: The Daily Report with John Dickerson
Jericka Duncan reports on President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ first public appearance together since Mr. Biden dropped out of the 2024 race, the state of Afghanistan three years after the withdrawal of American troops, and what newly proposed drug price policies could mean for everyday Americans. Source
Matthew Perry’s personal assistant among 5 arrested in his death
Five people have been arrested in connection with the 2023 death of “Friends” star Matthew Perry. The defendants, which includes two doctors and Perry’s personal assistant, were federally charged with distributing the ketamine that contributed to Perry’s death. According to prosecutors, Perry’s personal assistant admitted to giving him multiple ketamine injections on the day of his death. Adam Yamaguchi has the latest. Source
How to spot AI and disinformation in 2024 election
Artificial intelligence and misinformation remain a threat this election year. So how can you spot what’s real and what’s not? Darren Linvill, co-director of the Media Forensics Hub at Clemson University, joins CBS News with tips. Source
Key races in New York and California may determine House control
Republicans have held firm control of the U.S. House since the 2022 midterm elections, but the tide may soon be turning this November. Down-ballot elections in two prominent blue states, New York and California, could see seats on both parties flip. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details. Source
What to know about reduced Medicare drug prices
On Thursday, the Biden administration announced lower costs for 10 prescription drugs following the first-ever round of price negotiations between Medicare and pharmaceutical companies. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins to dive into the price cuts. Source