Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
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Dodgers fan follows through on primise to name daughter after Mookie Betts
“I can’t wait to meet Francesca. That’s going to be my girl,” Betts said in a video posted to social media. Source
Dodgers fan follows through on promise to name daughter after Mookie Betts
“I can’t wait to meet Francesca. That’s going to be my girl,” Betts said in a video posted to social media. Source
What to know about sentencing for Georgia RICO convictions
Georgia RICO convictions could result in prison time, fines or both, according to state law. Source
8/15: Prime Time with John Dickerson
Jericka Duncan reports on new legal battles after the indictment of Donald Trump in Georgia, the impact of Maui’s fires on indigenous culture, and what a plaintiff in Montana says about a landmark climate change case. Source
Invasive yellow-legged hornet spotted in U.S. for first time
The invasive insect has the potential to threaten honey production, native pollinators and the agriculture industry. Source
Fulton County DA Fani Willis aims to try Trump, 18 co-defendants at once
The 98-page indictment in Fulton County, Georgia, alleges a “criminal enterprise” involving former President Donald Trump and 18 co-defendants. That includes some familiar names like Trump’s former attorney Rudy Giuliani and former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows. Criminal defense attorney Don Samuel joins CBS News to unpack the legal case. Source
NJ Supreme Court sides with Catholic school that fired unwed pregnant teacher
New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination prohibits employment discrimination based on pregnancy, but there is an exemption for employers that are religious organizations. Source
Search for Maui wildfire victims continues with hundreds still missing
Just four of the victims so far have been positively identified, according to Maui County officials. Gov. Green estimated that about 1,300 people remain unaccounted for. Source
Hot water tank blamed for deadly house explosion
Fire officials said a problem with a hot water tank led to an explosion that killed five and leveled three homes in Plum, Pennsylvania. Source