Salman Rushdie came to terms with the attempt on his life the only way he knew: by writing about it in his book, “Knife.” He detailed the experience in his first television interview following the attack, when he sat down with Anderson Cooper in 2024. Source
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Judge wants additional arguments on Eric Adams corruption charges potentially being dropped
The federal judge weighing whether charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams should be dropped has appointed outside attorney Paul Clement for more arguments. CBS News’ Jake Rosen reports. Source
Is a $20,000 CD still worth opening?
Even though interest rates have dropped slightly, a $20,000 CD account can still be worth opening now. Here’s why. Source
NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ corruption case will continue for now, judge rules
A federal judge will not immediately drop the corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams and has appointed outside attorney Paul Clement to argue before the court. CBS News’ Jake Rosen explains. Source
South Carolina killer chooses death by firing squad
Only three inmates in the U.S. have been executed by firing squad since 1976, with the last execution in 2010. Source
John Oliver | Sunday on 60 Minutes
“Last Week Tonight” host John Oliver unleashes searing, satirical takes on the politics and problems of America, his adopted homeland. This Sunday, 60 Minutes explores how a Brit became one of the country’s sharpest comedians. Source
Tesla recalls more than 376,000 vehicles over power steering issue
Loss of power steering caused by overstressed motor drive components will require increased steering effort from driver, raising risk of crash, NHTSA says. Source
Pentagon layoffs paused for now, official says
The Pentagon is pausing the impending cuts to probationary civilian employees that could have affected around 50,000 people working for the Defense Department, a U.S. official tells CBS News. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source
12 college students killed when bus and truck collide in Brazil
Local television stations broadcast images from the crash scene showing the bus, its left side completely destroyed in the collision. Source
A Great Big World singer Chad King steps back from performing due to MS
A Great Big World is marking a new chapter as Chad King exits performing while Ian Axel continues. Source