A cruise ship that ran aground in Greenland earlier this week with more than 200 passengers and crew was finally freed Thursday. Source
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Thousands dead, thousands unaccounted for in Libya flooding disaster
The exact death toll from Libya’s devastating flooding remained unclear Thursday. However, the Libyan Red Crescent aid organization estimated that at least 11,300 people have been killed and more than 10,000 remain unaccounted for. Source
American rescued from Turkish cave opens up on his life-threatening ordeal
Mark Dickey, an American researcher who was rescued more than a week after getting trapped over 3,000 feet underground in a Turkish cave, spoke to CBS News’ Ramy Inocencio about his harrowing experience and remarkable rescue. Source
Escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante had planned to go to Canada
Convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante, who was captured Wednesday two weeks after escaping from a Pennsylvania prison, had planned to travel to Canada, a U.S. Marshal said. Cavalcante also told authorities that searchers nearly stepped on him while he was hiding under leaves and brush. Source
Cyberattack compromises computer systems at MGM casinos, resorts
A cyberattack by hackers on the computer systems for MGM Resorts International has impacted its casinos and hotels in several states. Elise Preston has more. Source
Hurricane Lee churns toward New England
Hurricane Lee is on course to reach the New England coastline and Atlantic Canada by this weekend, bringing the threat of storm surges and coastal flooding. Meteorologist Chris Warren with The Weather Channel has the forecast. Source
Possible strike looms for United Auto Workers as deadline nears
About 150,000 United Auto Workers for Ford, General Motors and Stellantis in Detroit could soon walk off the job if a new labor contract is not reached. The UAW is seeking close to a 40% raise, while the Big Three are offering about half of that. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Thursday, September 14, 2023
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Meteorologists on Hurricane Lee’s projected path and timeline
Hurricane Lee is churning northward, whipping up rough seas in the Atlantic as watches and warnings are issued for parts of New England. Source
Lawmakers weigh in on Hunter Biden indictment
Hunter Biden, President Biden’s son, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to his purchase of a firearm in October 2018 while he was a drug user, according to court filings. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has reactions from Capitol Hill. Source