The South Carolina state trooper who fired at an unarmed driver was arraigned on charges of aggravated assault. Prosecutors say the cop acted recklessly. Elaine Quijano reports. Source
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Peewee football team adorably crashes into banner
Nick Dietz compiles some of the week’s best viral videos, including an inspirational post-game interview, a waltz on the walls of city hall and giving back to those who give. Plus, a tiny team defeats their opponents, but loses to their banner. To see these videos in their entirety, click HERE. Source
Venice prepares for George Clooney’s wedding
Italian officials are closing pedestrian walkways around the Cavalli Palace to prevent crowds from gathering. Plus, some of Hollywood’s leading ladies toast Matthew McConaughey at the American Cinematheque’s annual gala. Suzanne Marques reports on the day’s top entertainment headlines Source
Judith Light: A star on the Broadway stage
The Tony Award-winning actress tells CBS News’ Lauren Moraski why she was terrified to return to theater after so many years. Source
Judith Light: From “Who’s the Boss?” to “Dallas”
The Emmy Award-winning actress tells CBS News’ Lauren Moraski about starring in the “Dallas” reboot and her why she considers her “Who’s the Boss?” co-stars “family.” Source
Joe Torre on Derek Jeter’s impact, next move
Former Yankees manager Joe Torre tells CBS News’ Lauren Moraski what he thinks the Yankees shortstop will do after retirement. Source
Rouhani: Terrorism can’t be eradicated with airstrikes
Hassan Rouhani, the president of Iran, stressed that airstrikes against ISIS, and military training for Syrian fighters, is not a sufficient method for eliminating terrorism. Referencing the training of Syrian troops, Rouhani told Charlie Rose: “the way to combat terrorism, sir, is not for us to give birth to another terrorist group.” Source
Going home may not be an option for fleeing Syrians
U.S.-led strikes against ISIS are limited and Syrians want America to do much more. Flushing ISIS out of the towns they’ve occupied may be impossible, reports Holly Williams. Source
At U.N., Obama rallies nations against ISIS
Addressing the U.N. General Assembly Wednesday, President Obama sought to shore up international support for the fight against ISIS. Two days after launching airstrikes in Syria, the president warned ISIS soldiers to leave the battlefield while they can. Major Garrett reports. Source
Rise of Khorasan coincided with Syrian upheaval
U.S. intelligence sources say the al Qaeda-linked bomb-making group known as Khorasan started to form in Syria as the country devolved into civil war. Members of terror cells from Chechnya to North Africa are thought to have rendezvoused with the group, who had found sanctuary amid the chaos. Bob Orr reports. Source