A group of about 30 rafters probed the limits of political estrangement on the Nantahala River. Source
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Instagram rolling out protected accounts for people under 18
Instagram announced Tuesday that it will be rolling out new protected accounts for people under 18. The accounts will automatically be private and can only receive messages from people they follow. Jo Ling Kent spoke with parents and Meta’s safety chief about the changes. Source
World War I memorial unveiled in Washington, D.C.
A new World War I memorial paying tribute to the 4.7 million Americans who served in the military during the war has been unveiled in Washington, D.C. The memorial’s centerpiece is a 60-foot long sculpture called “A Soldier’s Journey.” Source
North Carolina rafting trip seeks to bridge divides
A group of about 30 Americans with diverse political leanings recently embarked on a rafting trip along a North Carolina river. The goal of the journey wasn’t to change minds or persuade anyone to any point of view, but simply to forge connections across a seemingly widening divide. Major Garrett has the story. Source
New details emerge about alleged attempted Trump assassination suspect
The man accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump at his golf course on Sunday said in a self-published book he had previously voted for Trump, but called him “idiot,” “fool” and “buffoon.” Scott MacFarlane has more on the suspect and what the Secret Service is doing to keep those in its protection safe. Source
Hundreds of pagers explode in Lebanon and Syria
In an apparent attack on Hezbollah, hundreds of wireless pagers exploded at the same time in Lebanon and Syria. At least nine people were killed and more than 2,700 injured. Elizabeth Palmer has more. Source
Sean “Diddy” Combs denied bail after pleading not guilty to sex trafficking charges
Sean “Diddy” Combs pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking and racketeering charges at his arraignment in Manhattan on Tuesday. Combs was denied bail, meaning he will remain behind bars until his trial. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
Takeaways from Harris’ NABJ interview
Vice President Kamala Harris was interviewed at a National Association of Black Journalists forum in Philadelphia on Tuesday. The event came six weeks after former President Donald Trump appeared at the organization’s national convention in Chicago, where he questioned Harris’ racial identity. Political strategists Maura Gillespie and Hyma Moore join with analysis. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Why Senate control could hinge on Montana
As Democrats work to stay in the White House, they’re also hoping to keep or grow their slight majority in the Senate. Some believe that battle may be determined by the outcome of one race in Montana. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall explains. Source