Data shows school districts have reported more than 1,600 cyber attacks across the U.S. over a 6-year span. More than 300 involved ransomware, which has been steadily on the rise since the pandemic. Ash-har Quraishi visits a Tucson school district to report on the high cost of cyber crime inside classrooms. Source
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Why NASA chose SpaceX and not Boeing to bring back Starliner crew from space
NASA announced it will wait until 2025 to bring back the Boeing Starliner capsule crew that remains at the International Space Station. This comes as concerns remain over technical difficulties with Boeing’s capsule. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest. Source
Polaris Dawn crew to make history with all-civilian spacewalk
Four civilian astronauts are preparing for a historic mission to new heights above Earth. SpaceX is launching Polaris Dawn, which will also feature the first commercial spacewalk. Mark Strassman has details. Source
Israel and Hezbollah strikes prompt fears of broader conflict
There are growing concerns of a broader war in the Middle East after Israel and Hezbollah exchanged airstrikes on Sunday before both sides pulled back. Israel said it fired a preemptive strike to prevent a much larger attack. Imtiaz Tyab reports from Tel Aviv. Source
Russia launches massive air assault on Ukraine
Russian forces launched the largest air assault of the war against Ukraine, targeting the country’s power grid and water plants. At one point, the entire country was under an air raid alert and all residents were told to take shelter. Ian Lee has just returned from the front lines in Ukraine. Source
Travis King, soldier who crossed into North Korea, expected to plead guilty
Travis King, the American soldier who crossed into North Korea, is expected to plead guilty to five offenses the U.S. Army charged him with. Source
Trump ramps up campaign schedule as Harris touts fundraising numbers
Election day is nearly ten weeks away, and the battle for the White House is heating up. Former President Donald Trump is campaigning this week in several battleground states, while Vice President Kamala Harris raises historic amounts of campaign cash. Robert Costa has details. Source
Mosquitos could spread more disease in the U.S. as their season gets longer
Concerns over mosquitos spreading diseases in the U.S. are rising as news emerges of former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci recovering from West Nile virus apparently contracted in his backyard. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder has more. Source
Dangerous heat wave and severe storms hit Midwest
A dangerous heat wave and severe storm threats are hitting the Midwest. Weathercaster Lonnie Quinn has the forecast. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Monday, Aug. 26, 2024
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source