Senator Mitch McConnell returned to work Tuesday after appearing to freeze up twice in front of reporters over the summer. A letter from the Capitol’s attending physician said there was “no evidence” McConnell suffered a stroke, a seizure disorder or has Parkinson’s. Source
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Federal court throws out Alabama congressional map
A federal court has tossed Alabama’s new congressional map, saying it denies Black voters fair representation. The map will be redrawn by a court-appointed official before the 2024 election. Source
Alex Murdaugh’s attorneys ask for new trial
Attorneys for Alex Murdaugh, the disgraced former lawyer convicted of killing his wife and son, are calling for a new trial. They allege a court clerk improperly tampered with the jury during his trial. Mark Strassmann reports. Source
Nationwide ground stop temporarily halts all United flights
United Airlines flights resumed Tuesday afternoon after a computer glitch caused a nationwide ground stop and halted all the carrier’s flights across the U.S. and Canada. Errol Barnett reports. Source
Tracking the heat and a new tropical storm
As oppressive heat lingers, a new tropical storm has formed in the Atlantic and it threatens to become a major hurricane by the weekend. The Weather Channel meteorologist Mike Bettes is following both. Source
Over 90 million Americans under heat advisories
Millions of Americans are facing unseasonably high heat in the last weeks of summer. Some schools have had to end class early to avoid dangerous conditions just as the school year is beginning. Omar Villafranca reports. Source
Search for escaped Pennsylvania inmate continues after sightings
Authorities continued searching for escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante after multiple sightings over the long holiday weekend. Police thought they had him trapped Monday night, but he remained on the loose Tuesday. Nikki Dementri has the latest. Source
Proud Boys’ Enrique Tarrio sentenced to 22 years in Jan. 6 case
Former Proud Boys chairman Enrique Tarrio was sentenced to 22 years in prison Tuesday for his role planning the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol. Scott MacFarlane has the latest. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Best e-readers: Take your reading experience to the next level
Discover the best e-readers and how you can use any of them to make reading more enjoyable and convenient, based on your schedule, reading habits and lifestyle. Source