“CBS Evening News” headlines for Monday, Aug. 19, 2024
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.”
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.”
Germany increases annual visas for skilled Indian workers from 20,000 to 90,000, enhancing bilateral ties. Chancellor Scholz and PM Modi focus on economic growth, defence, and clean energy collaboration. A new green hydrogen roadmap and streamlined visa process are also introduced, marking deeper cooperation.
Republican vice presidential candidate, Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, speaking near the site of a major electric vehicle battery factory project, charged that Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris and the current Democratic administration “are helping China destroy and replace our auto industry from the inside out.” Vance held a campaign event Tuesday in…
Two people operating an unlicensed tattoo parlor in Trichy were arrested by police. The duo advertised extreme body modifications like tongue splitting and eyeball tattooing on social media. Authorities discovered surgical equipment during an inspection and sealed the shop due to public health risks. The owner, who reportedly received eyeball tattooing in Mumbai, lacked proper…
Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad are set to benefit from the IPL’s new retention rules, allowing them to retain up to six players without restrictions on overseas talent. Key players like Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins are strategic retention targets for both the teams ahead of the IPL 2025 auction.
The Supreme Court upheld the 1976 addition of “socialist” and “secular” to the Constitution’s Preamble. The court clarified that these terms don’t hinder private enterprise or prevent the government from addressing harmful religious practices. The ruling also affirmed the government’s pursuit of a Uniform Civil Code, despite guaranteeing religious freedom.
How do you measure America’s standing in the world — by the strength of its economy or the welfare of its citizens? A bipartisan group of scholars crunched nearly 30 years of data and found where America stands in the world may leave some unsure. New York Times senior writer David Leonhardt joins to discuss…