After more than five decades, a relative was found and a DNA sample allowed them to identify the British mountaineer, police said. Source
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Workers are seeing real wage gains, but millions still struggle
Although workers are finally staying ahead of inflation, 40% of Americans find it hard to make ends meet. Source
Disney-owned channels go dark on Charter Spectrum due to dispute
ABC and ESPN are among them. Major cities affected include Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and Houston. Source
8/31: Prime Time with John Dickerson
John Dickerson reports on Donald Trump’s not guilty plea in Georgia, prison sentences in the January 6 Capitol insurrection, and how many Americans are expected to travel for Labor Day weekend. Source
Social media helped snag suspect in break-in at home of UFC president
Authorities received tips after video footage of the suspect was shared through social media. Source
Record travel expected Labor Day weekend despite Idalia impact
Despite the destruction from Hurricane Idalia in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas, air travel has so far not been impacted too badly across the country. Source
Trump’s Georgia trial will be televised, judge says
Former President Donald Trump’s trial in Fulton County, Georgia, will be televised and live streamed, a judge said Thursday. Trump pleaded not guilty in the case and won’t appear for the arraignment. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has the latest. Source
Florida begins to sort through Idalia’s devastation
Idalia made landfall Wednesday morning in Keaton Beach, Florida, as a Category 3 hurricane. The storm caused heavy floods and damage across the Southeast. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports on cleanup efforts along Florida’s Gulf Coast. Source
Justice Department rejects subpoenas related to Hunter Biden
The Justice Department rejected a pair of congressional subpoenas as House Republicans ramp up their scrutiny of the Hunter Biden investigation. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has more. Source
TSA expects millions to fly for Labor Day weekend
Thursday is the start of the Labor Day weekend for many travelers trying to squeeze one last drop out of the summer. TSA is expecting to screen more than 14 million passengers. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on how airlines are handling the rush. Source