Raging flood waters tore through parts of Turkey. Officials say at least one person was killed. Many shops in Istanbul’s historic Grand Bazaar were flooded and some of the merchandise floated away. The heavy rain also disrupted rail and ferry services. Source
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“Who Framed Roger Rabbit” animator Richard Williams dies
Oscar-winning animation director brought cartoon characters like Jessica Rabbit and the Pink Panther to life Source
Heavy rains flood Istanbul’s historic Grand Bazaar
A car was dragged into a pit caused by a collapsed road but its passengers escaped without injuries Source
North Korea shuts down peace talks with South Korea
North Korea shut down peace talks with South Korea after the North launched two ballistic missiles. Gordon Chang, author of “Nuclear Showdown: North Korea Takes On the World,” joined CBSN to discuss the latest. Source
Explosion reported at wedding hall in Afghanistan
There was no immediate information on the cause of the blast Source
How a writer’s love for “The Boss” inspired “Blinded by the Light”
“Blinded by the Light” tells the story of a Pakistani teen living in Britain who finds salvation in Springsteen’s music Source
Far-right groups face off with counter-protesters in Portland
Police seized multiple weapons from different groups, including shields, bear spray and wooden poles Source
Far-right groups hold rally in Portland
A rally held by far right groups is underway in Portland. Police are bracing for violence as previous protests between the groups and counter protests have led to fights. CBS News’ Jonathan Vigliotti and Shane Kavanaugh of The Oregonian join CBSN with the latest. Source
About “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell”
The “CBS Evening News” premiered as a half-hour broadcast Sept. 2, 1963. Check local listings for broadcast times Source
How a director’s love for Bruce Springsteen inspired “Blinded by the Light”
“Blinded by the Light” tells the story of a Pakistani teen living in Britain who finds salvation in Springsteen’s music Source