A new round of tariffs goes into effect at midnight. There will be a 15 percent tariff on $112 billion of Chinese goods. Consumers can expect to feel the impact on everything from milk to diapers to sports equipment. The nation’s largest bank, J.P. Morgan Chase, says it could cost the average American $1,000 a year. John Blackstone reports. Source
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Justice Ginsburg says she’s “very well” following cancer treatment
Ginsburg recently completed radiation therapy for a cancerous tumor on her pancreas Source
Missile strike targets jihadists in shellshocked Syrian province
More than 3 million people live in this corner of Syria and after eight years of civil war, many have nowhere left to run Source
Hurricane Dorian expected to hit Bahamas before heading toward southeastern U.S
Hurricane Dorian is gaining strength in the Atlantic — and becoming a growing threat for millions of Americans. Dorian is expected to devastate the Bahamas on Sunday, before setting off on an unpredictable path toward the southeastern U.S. Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli has the latest forecast Source
Multiple gunshot victims reported in West Texas shootings
Authorities in Midland, Texas, are responding to an active shooter incidents, with at least 20 victims. The shooting appears to have begun in Midland. The suspect, possibly two, then drove to Odessa, randomly shooting at people on the street from a stolen mail truck. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Saturday, August 31, 2019
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News with Reena Ninan.” Source
Mutliple people injured in shootings in West Texas
The Odessa Police Department posted on Facebook that there are “multiple people shot” and at least one suspect driving around in a hijacked mail truck “shooting at random people.” Authorities say as many as 30 people have been shot; the shooting reportedly began in Midland before moving to Odessa. Source
Suspect shot and killed in Odessa, Texas, after multiple shootings
Odessa Police Department posted on Facebook that there are “multiple gunshot victims” Source
Thousands protest throughout U.K. against PM suspending Parliament
Thousands demonstrated throughout Britain on Saturday to protest Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s decision to suspend Parliament. Parts of central London were brought to a standstill, as people chanted “Boris Johnson, shame on you.” Source
Arizona State University students from China detained at LAX
“CBP has given ASU no information on what has transpired,” university spokesman Jerry Gonzalez Source