President Biden vowed Thursday to cut America’s greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030. He made the pledge during a virtual climate summit, with 40 world leaders in attendance. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes discusses how the president plans to meet his goal. Source
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7-year-old shares heartbreaking stories from Aleppo
Bana al-Abed, 7, has been tweeting videos and pictures from her family’s ordeal in the besieged al-Shaar neighborhood of eastern Aleppo. Elizabeth Palmer has more. Source
Nick Kroll and John Mulaney’s unlikely Broadway collaboration
In this interview with CBS News contributor Jamie Wax, comedians Nick Kroll and John Mulaney explain how they teamed up with nominated director Alex Timbers and the “most innovative, interesting minds” for their show, “Oh, Hello,” now on Broadway. Source
Comedians Nick Kroll, John Mulaney on unlikely road to Broadway
After a national tour, two of the hottest voices in comedy are bringing their alter egos to Broadway. Jamie Wax spoke with comedians Nick Kroll and John Mulaney about their longtime friendship and unique collaboration. Source
Bill Cosby’s lawyers file new motion to dismiss case
Bill Cosby’s lawyers filed a new motion to get charges against Cosby dismissed. Cosby’s team is arguing that his due process rights are being violated. Lawyers for the comedian, Angela Agrusa and Brian McMonagle join CBSN’s Jamie Yuccas with more on their defense. Source
Fall preview: New books
In this web exclusive, New Yorker editor Deborah Treisman has some fall reading to recommend, including Zadie Smith’s spirited new novel, “Swing Time,” and Michael Chabon’s “Moonglow.” Source
Outer bands of Matthew hit South Florida
The outer bands of Hurricane Matthew hit the southern coast of Florida with torrential rain and gusty winds. Beaches closed and businesses boarded up windows. Manuel Bojorquez has more. Source
Florida braces for Hurricane Matthew
The Southeast is being threatened by its most powerful hurricane in more than a decade. Matthew is about 100 miles offshore and is expected to make landfall on the Space Coast of Florida. Forecasters say that the storm surge may reach nine feet and bring major flooding. Scott Pelley reports. Source
Sneak peek: Killer Performance
A young woman is murdered, police thought her killer was on the run … or was he? Correspondent Tracy Smith investigates a case where nothing is as it seems. Watch Saturday, Sept. 15 at 9/8c on CBS. Source
The internet raises thousands for “Can Man” trying to support his family
For the past 25 years, this Memphis man has been searching for cans, making just enough money to help provide for his daughter and hfour children. Source