The Democratic National Committee is suing the Trump administration to seek clarity on whether officials plan to deploy federal agents and troops to polling places and election sites.
CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on the developing situation, highlighting the increasing concerns over election security and federal involvement at voting locations.
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/dnc-sues-trump-administration-plans-send-troops-election-sites/
Chief Aaron Edwards and Sgt. Luis Navarro of the NYPD are being hailed as heroes for their quick and courageous response to an attempted bomb attack during protests outside the New York City mayor’s residence.
Jericka Duncan spoke with the officers to learn more about what was going through their minds as they sprang into action, shedding light on their dedication and presence of mind in a tense situation.
Their bravery and professionalism have been widely recognized, highlighting the critical role law enforcement plays in ensuring public safety during times of unrest.
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/hero-nypd-officer-who-chased-down-bomb-suspect-had-just-one-thought-catch-the-bad-guy/
President Trump is preparing an executive order aimed at reverting the economics of college sports to how they were before players could profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL).
Ross Dellenger, a college football reporter for Yahoo Sports, joins us to unpack what the president is trying to accomplish with this move. Together, they explore the potential implications of this executive order on college athletics and the athletes themselves.
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-pushes-congress-college-sports-legislation/
A devastating bus fire in the town of Kerzers, located about 15 miles west of Bern, the capital of Switzerland, has claimed the lives of at least six people. Three others have been hospitalized with severe injuries, according to police reports released Tuesday.
Frederic Papaux, a police spokesperson for the Fribourg canton, said the inferno broke out Tuesday evening. “At this stage, we have elements suggesting a deliberate act by a person who was inside the bus,” Papaux stated during a news conference, as reported by Reuters. However, authorities have not provided further details on why they believe the fire was deliberately set.
Fribourg police confirmed that a criminal investigation has been launched by public prosecutors to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the tragedy. Authorities have also not been able to immediately verify reports suggesting that an individual may have doused themselves with gasoline, according to the BBC, a CBS News partner.
The regional transport bus involved in the fire is operated by PostBus, which is affiliated with Switzerland’s national postal service. Swiss media outlets shared images of the bus engulfed in flames at the scene.
“After rushing to the scene, rescue teams noted that the vehicle was totally engulfed in flames,” said the regional government in an official statement. Ambulance and helicopter teams transported the three individuals with severe injuries to hospitals, while two others received treatment on site, police added.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to uncover the full details behind this tragic event.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/deadly-switzerland-bus-fire/
The partial government shutdown over funding for the Department of Homeland Security is causing widespread delays at airports across the nation.
Travelers are experiencing longer wait times and disruptions as essential security operations face staffing challenges.
CBS News reporter Kati Weis has been covering the impact of the shutdown on airport operations and passenger experiences.
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/travelers-dhs-funding-fight-shutdown-hours-long-delays-airports/
Nathan Martin, a high school cross country coach from Michigan, made headlines at the Los Angeles Marathon with an incredible finish.
In the final stretch of the race, Martin caught up with the runner in first place, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion.
He ultimately won the marathon in the closest finish in the event’s history, marking a remarkable achievement in his running career.
Tony Dokoupil has the full story.
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/high-school-coach-closes-gap-with-leader-to-win-la-marathon-in-closest-ever-finish/
“You look at all the advanced stuff, he’s a top 5 player in the league, a superstar.”
When discussing the Celtics’ sustained success over the last few seasons, much of the praise naturally goes to Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. However, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson was quick to highlight another crucial member of Boston’s lineup ahead of the Celtics’ 109-98 victory on Sunday afternoon.
“Derrick White, he’s a top five player in this league,” Atkinson said, according to MassLive’s Bran Robb. “I know no one says that in the standard media, but analytically, you look at all the advanced stuff, he’s a top 5 player in the league, a superstar.
“Jaylen [Brown] is obviously having a great year. [Neemias] Queta is analytically one of the top 30 players, probably. They have a lot of talent even without Jayson. So I think if you just kind of look, oh my gosh, Jayson Tatum’s out, they’re going to be terrible, I never bought into that.”
While Derrick White’s stats might not jump off the page like those of Brown or Tatum (when healthy), the 31-year-old guard influences the game in numerous ways. Although White’s shooting has dipped this season, with a 39.4% field goal percentage, he is still averaging 17.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.5 blocks per game in his fifth season with Boston.
With Tatum missing the first 61 games of the 2025-26 campaign recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon, White stepped up as Boston’s secondary scoring option behind Brown. Now that Tatum has returned and is cleared to play for the season’s final stretch, White can resume his versatile role as Boston’s Swiss Army Knife.
Beyond filling the stat sheet, White’s ability to guard multiple positions and protect the paint has made him coach Joe Mazzulla’s go-to defensive stopper this season.
In Sunday’s game against Cleveland, White had a quieter performance, scoring just six points on 2-for-9 shooting, along with seven rebounds and five assists. However, with Brown and Tatum combining for 43 points, the Celtics don’t rely on White to carry too much of the offensive load to make a positive impact on the team.
“They’re really good. I mean, they’re a tough matchup for everybody,” Atkinson remarked on Sunday. “They got a championship pedigree, right? This is another level. This is an elite, elite team, one of the elites of the league. We got a lot to prove that this is part of it, getting over the hump. They’re really good, and now they have Tatum back.”
https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-celtics/2026/03/08/derrick-white-boston-celtics-top-five-player-nba-cavaliers-basketball-ranked-kenny-atkinson/
A woman fired several shots into the Beverly Hills home of pop star Rihanna on Sunday, with a bullet penetrating a wall of the mansion, a law enforcement source told The Times.
Los Angeles police responded to the shooting report at 1:21 p.m. on Sunday, a spokesperson confirmed. A 30-year-old female suspect was taken into custody at the scene.
According to authorities, the suspect fired multiple rounds from inside her vehicle toward Rihanna’s home. The pop star was at the residence during the incident, the source said.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Police Sgt. Jonathan de Vera, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department, confirmed that no one was hurt in the shooting.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-03-08/rihanna-beverly-hills-mansion-is-struck-by-gunfire-source-says
President Trump attended the dignified transfer of six U.S. service members who were killed in the opening days of the war in Iran.
This solemn ceremony marked a significant moment, honoring the sacrifice of these brave individuals. CBS News national security coordinating producer James LaPorta provides more insight into the importance of this event and its impact on the nation.
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-participates-dignified-transfer-6-service-members-killed-war-iran/
President Trump on Saturday told reporters, without citing evidence, that he believes a deadly strike on a girls’ primary school in southern Iran last weekend was “done by Iran.”
“In my opinion, based on what I’ve seen, that was done by Iran. We think it was done by Iran, because they’re very inaccurate with their munitions, they have no accuracy whatsoever, it was done by Iran,” Mr. Trump said aboard Air Force One after attending the dignified transfer of six U.S. soldiers who were killed in an Iranian strike in Kuwait on March 1.
When pressed by a reporter if Mr. Trump’s assessment was accurate, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth responded that the Pentagon was “investigating,” adding that “the only side that targets civilians is Iran.”
Iranian state media and health officials have reported that the strike on February 28, the first day of the war, killed dozens of people, including schoolgirls aged 7 to 12. Iranian officials have blamed the U.S. and Israel for the strike.
However, Israel was not operating in the area, two sources told CBS News Friday. One of those, an Israeli source, confirmed that Israel was not behind the strike and stated that the Israeli Air Force was not operating near the school.
A person familiar with the ongoing inquiry also told CBS News Friday that U.S. investigators believe the U.S. may have been responsible.
In a statement, White House spokesperson Anna Kelly said that the “investigation is ongoing” into the incident. “There are no conclusions at this time, and it is both irresponsible and false for anyone to claim otherwise,” Kelly said Friday. “As we have said, unlike the terrorist Iranian regime, the United States does not target civilians.”
The blast occurred in Minab, a city in the southern Iranian province of Hormozgan. Footage filmed from a parking lot showed black smoke billowing from a damaged building adorned with murals featuring drawings of crayons, children, and an apple.
CBS News geolocated the clip to a building in Minab. Iranian media identified the building as the Shajareh Tayyebeh elementary school. Saturdays are regular school days in Iran.
CBS News has also confirmed the building was located in close proximity to two sites controlled by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Iranian state media has reported that more than 170 people were killed in the explosion.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-says-he-believes-bombing-of-iranian-girls-school-was-done-by-iran/
