CBS News has obtained audio from 2020 of former President Donald Trump saying he fully agreed with how Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was handling the unrest in his state after George Floyd’s murder. Trump and Republicans have hammered Walz over the riots since he became Kamala Harris’ running mate, accusing him of inaction. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small has more. Source
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Satellite images show Maui rebuilding, a year after deadly wildfires
A CBS News analysis of satellite imagery one year after the devastating Lahaina wildfire shows signs of recovery, but widespread damage remains. Source
The Nixon Years | 60 Minutes Archive
From 1974, excerpts from 60 Minutes’ hour-long retrospective of former President Richard Nixon’s political career. Mike Wallace and Morley Safer reported on Nixon’s campaign, presidency, and the Watergate scandal that led to his historic resignation. Source
Taylor Swift fans react after shows canceled over alleged terror plot
“To have all this taken away by some men being so fueled by hatred for no reason at all makes me so beyond angry I can’t put it into words,” one fan said on social media. Source
14 bodies, stash of suspected drugs found on abandoned boat
Authorities are working to determine the cause of the deaths and whether the substance found on the boat contained cocaine or heroin. Source
Strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake off southern Japan prompts tsunami advisory
A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off Japan’s southern coast on Thursday, triggering a tsunami advisory. Source
Sugar substitute erythritol increases risk for heart attack, study finds
Erythritol, a sugar substitute commonly used in reduced-sugar products, may increase risk for negative cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke, according to new research. Source
Gov. Tim Walz made menstrual supplies free in schools. Here’s why.
The Trump campaign is criticizing Gov. Tim Walz for supplying tampons in schools. But advocates say it’s essential for many students. Source
Utah conducts its first execution since 2010: Man killed girlfriend’s mother
Taberon Honie, a Utah man who killed his girlfriend’s mother by cutting her throat, was put to death by lethal injection early Thursday in the state’s first execution since 2010. Source
Prosecutors asked grand jurors not to indict Trump in fake electors case
As grand jurors were considering possible charges, a prosecutor asked them not to indict former President Donald Trump, citing a U.S. Justice Department policy that limits the prosecution of someone for the same crime twice. Source