What was supposed to be an eight-day trip appears to have turned into a nearly nine-month journey, as NASA announced Saturday that it will not bring two stranded astronauts back to Earth aboard the troubled Boeing Starliner. Instead, they will have to wait until February 2025 to return on the SpaceX Crew Dragon. Mark Strassmann has the latest. Source
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With political conventions done, campaigns gear up for final stretch
The race to the White House has turned into a sprint following the conclusion of the Democratic National Convention. The Harris campaign wants to build on its momentum, expanding its appeal to moderates and independents, while supporters of former President Donald Trump expect their own boost now that Trump has Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in his corner. Natalie Brand has the latest. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with David Wade. Source
Fauci recovering from West Nile Virus
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is recovering from a bout of West Nile Virus. The 83-year-old Fauci was hospitalized for several days, but is now at home. Source
Group leads nationwide effort to track antisemitic threats
In the Chicago command center of the Secure Community Network, threats to the nation’s Jewish community are mapped from coast-to-coast. The organization tracked more than 5,000 threats last year, sending more than 1,600 tips to law enforcement. Nicole Sganga has more. Source
California experiences rare August snowfall near Mammoth Mountain
A dusting of snow was spotted in Eastern Madera County at Minaret Vista in California Saturday morning. Source
More free COVID-19 tests can be ordered through mail, government says
Americans will be able to get free virus test kits mailed to their homes, starting in late September. Source
8/24: Saturday Morning
RFK Jr. endorses Trump as Harris campaign builds on DNC momentum; How a New York City culinary school is celebrating a decade of cooking and community. Source
NASA rules out bringing astronauts home on Boeing’s Starliner
The Starliner’s two-person crew now will stay in space until next February and return to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon. Source
Foo Fighters say they did not OK Trump using “My Hero” at Arizona rally
Former President Donald Trump played the band’s song “My Hero” when he welcomed former independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to the stage at a rally in Arizona on Friday. Source