In Los Angeles and New York, thousands of film and television actors joined writers on the picket lines Friday, the first time that both the Screen Actors Guild and the Writers Guild of America have been on strike simultaneously since 1960. Marci Gonzalez has the latest. Source
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Heat dome bakes Southwest; record highs possible
More than a dozen states saw triple-digit temperatures Friday as hot and dry conditions in the Southwest were expected to continue well into next week. Danya Bacchus has more. Source
Hollywood strikes cause a ripple effect beyond the film industry
Hollywood actors joined writers on picket lines on Friday for the first time after failing to reach a deal on a new contract with motion picture studios. Here’s the latest on the SAG-AFTRA strike and what the actors’ union is asking for. Source
David’s Bridal to downsize but remain in operation
David’s Bridal, which announced in April that it had filed for bankruptcy, will keep about 200 stores open under a deal approved by a judge Friday. Source
Suspect arrested in Gilgo Beach serial killings
Thanks to DNA evidence from a discarded pizza box, a Manhattan architect has been charged in connection with a series of murders that occurred over a decade ago on Long Island’s Gilgo Beach. Beginning in 2010, 11 people were found slain in the Gilgo Beach area. Suspect Rex Heuermann has so far been charged in connection with three of the murders. Meg Oliver has the latest. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Friday, July 14, 2023
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Iowa’s 6-week abortion ban signed into law, but faces legal challenges
A state judge is expected to rule next week on a request from Planned Parenthood and other abortion rights group to temporarily halt the ban. Source
Who is Fran Drescher? What to know about the SAG-AFTRA president
Best known for playing a spirited, and accented, working-class girl from Queens, Drescher has spent over 40 years in Hollywood. Source
Watch: Baby Gia makes life “more fun” for Tiffany Chen
In a “CBS Mornings” exclusive, Gayle King spends time with Tiffany Chen and Robert De Niro’s baby, Gia Virginia Chen-De Niro. Chen opened up about her struggle with Bell’s palsy following the birth of their daughter in April. Source
Suffolk County DA details investigation into Gilgo Beach serial killings
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney offered additional details about the investigation that led to a suspect’s arrest Friday morning in the Gilgo Beach serial killings. Following his news conference, “48 Hours” correspondent Erin Moriarty joined CBS News to talk about the case. Source