A packed commuter train crashed into New Jersey’s Hoboken station at the height of rush hour. Now, scores of people are injured, some critically, and prayers are coming in from around the world Source
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Obama urges Black Americans to “keep marching, keep speaking up, keep voting”
Mr. Obama said for the nation to progress, Black Americans “cannot let up during these next four” years. Source
Morgan Freeman on “Madam Secretary” and iconic voice
Academy Award-winner Morgan Freeman arguably has one of the most distinctive careers and voices in Hollywood. He made a name for himself with hit movies including “The Shawshank Redemption,” “Glory” and “Million Dollar Baby.” Behind the camera, Freeman is one of the executive producers of the CBS political drama, “Madam Secretary.” He is directing the Season 3 premiere, as well as being a guest star. Freeman joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his career and his thoughts on the 2016 elections. Source
Serena Williams posted powerful message on police brutality
U.S. tennis star Serena Williams is speaking out against police brutality in the U.S. CBSN’s Vladimir Duthiers and Kristine Johnson have more on her powerful post. Source
In first debate, Snapchat wins the night
Few users could resist the temptation of affixing flower crowns on the candidates’ heads. Source
Tom Hanks gives newlywed couple best wedding gift
Actor Tom Hanks stopped to congratulate a happy couple on their wedding while jogging in Central Park. Source
In Bridgegate trial, star witness testifies Gov. Christie knew of lane closings
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has always denied knowing about a scheme by top aides to create a traffic jam to punish a local mayor. But on Tuesday, a federal jury in the criminal case heard a different story. Don Dahler reports. Source
Evacuations ordered as wildfire continue in California
Seven wildfires are burning in California, including one that broke out Monday in the mountains near Santa Cruz. Hundreds of homes are threatened and evacuations have been ordered. Source
“Inherited” podcast shares stories of youth climate movement
The co-hosts of the “Inherited” podcast join “CBS This Morning” to discuss their mission to share stories of the youth climate movement. Georgia Wright and Julianna Bradley explain why young people are so energized to tackle this issue and the mental toll the climate crisis has on young people. Source
New documentary highlights Cher’s trip to save elephant held captive for decades
A new documentary on Paramount+ highlights Cher’s journey to rescue an elephant who’d spent three decades in captivity. Her Twitter followers appealed to her for help, but as Anthony Mason reports, she never expected she’d end up traveling to the other side of the world. Source