After the World Trade Center collapsed during the 9/11 attacks, FBI agents were forced to evacuate their New York headquarters. They transformed a nearby parking garage into the bureau’s new command center and launched one of the most important and complex investigations in U.S. history. Retired FBI agent Kris Kottis joined CBSN with a preview of the new Paramount+ documentary “26th Street Garage: The FBI’s Untold Story of 9/11.” Source
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Unemployment benefits expiring for millions of Americans
At least 7.5 million Americans are estimated to lose federal unemployment benefits as emergency programs expire. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice, who covers economic policy, joins CBSN to discuss. Source
Boy found after 3 days lost alone in Australian woods
A 3-year-old boy wearing a sweatshirt and diapers was found sitting in a creek and cupping water in his hands to drink on Monday, three days after he was lost in rugged Australian woodland. CBS News’ Ian Lee has the details. Read more here. Source
Megafires upend outdoor plans for pandemic-weary Americans
People craving nature after being cooped up during the pandemic are being stymied by raging wildfires. Source
Lawyer speaks out after he was shot, 3 months after his family was killed
In a statement Monday to CBS affiliate WCSC, Alex Murdaugh said he has “made a lot of decisions that I truly regret” and the he planned to resign from his law firm and enter rehab. Source
Some fire-weary Tahoe residents return home to find bears
Officials said they have received 15 calls of marauding bears over the last week. Source
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh on job market, end of unemployment benefits
On this Labor Day, Labor Secretary Marty Walsh joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the job market during the pandemic, and the end of federal COVID relief unemployment benefits, which have been aiding millions of jobless Americans. Source
Uptick in violence toward flight attendants prompts self-defense classes
Flight attendants are taking more self-defense classes due to the uptick of violence on planes. Correspondent Errol Barnett reports. Source
4 people, including 3-month-old baby, killed in Florida shooting
A 33-year-old former Marine has been accused of killing four people, including a 3-month-old baby, in a Florida shooting. An 11-year-old girl was badly wounded during the rampage. CBS affiliate WTSP-TV’s Beau Zimmer reports. Source
California recall election enters final stretch
Early in-person voting is underway in California’s recall election as voters decide whether to remove Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom from office and who could replace him. Elections officials said turnout is shaping up to reach historic highs. John Myers, the Sacramento bureau chief for the Los Angeles Times, joined CBSN to discuss the issues important to voters with just over a week left in the race. Source