Voters in Minnesota, South Dakota and Virginia lined up to fill out their 2024 ballots in person on Friday. CBS News’ Natalie Brand is on the ground in the Old Dominion state. Source
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Virginia high school students surprise janitor with SUV
A custodian at a Virginia high school was brought to tears when students surprised him with an SUV. Steve Hartman goes “On the Road” to learn more about the heartwarming gesture. Source
Sleep scientist weighs in on viral “sleepmaxxing” trend
Better sleep, and how to get “perfect” sleep, have been trending on social media recently as a practice called “sleepmaxxing” or “sleep optimization.” Sleep scientist Vanessa Hill joins CBS News to unpack people’s quest for a good rest. Source
Fossil fuel companies invest billions in sports to boost image, study says
The head of the United Nations wants the fossil fuel industry banned from advertising, arguing its practices threaten the health and safety of people everywhere by driving climate change. Sports leagues are among the top recipients of fossil fuel cash, according to two new studies. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to discuss. Source
9/20: CBS News Weekender
Lana Zak reports on a new Georgia election rule on hand-counting ballots, how energy companies are paying billions of dollars to advertise in sports, and how much is too much on the journey for the perfect night’s sleep. Source
Examining the fallout from CNN’s report on Mark Robinson
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is refusing to get out of the state’s gubernatorial race amid a swirling controversy over his alleged comments on a porn site. A CNN investigation reports the Republican candidate used racist and incendiary language online more than a decade ago. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest on the fallout. Source
Israel strikes Beirut despite U.S. warning against escalation
Tensions are escalating in the Middle East after the Israeli military carried out a strike in Lebanon’s capital Friday. The IDF claims the attack targeted a senior Hezbollah commander. BBC correspondent Daniel De Simone reports from Beirut. Source
Harris targets male voters in reproductive rights push
Vice President Kamala Harris made stops in Georgia and Wisconsin Friday, delivering a reproductive rights message with male voters in mind. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the details. Source
U.S. soldier who crossed into North Korea pleads guilty to desertion
Travis King fled into North Korea in July 2023 while taking part in a guided tour of the Korean Demilitarized Zone. Source
Inflation concerns weigh heavily on voters
Many Americans are voting with their wallets this year, which is unsurprising considering the U.S. economy consistently polls as a top concern. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are offering vastly different proposals for solving the stubborn problem of inflation. Mark Strassmann has an in-depth look at the issue. Source