Former President Donald Trump amplified false claims about migrants eating pets in Ohio, and the conspiracy theory has been going viral among some conservatives on social media. CBS News’ Jake Rosen explains. Then, Chuck Rocha and Kevin Sheridan give analysis. Source
What voters think of Harris and Trump’s debate performances
Voters across the country are reacting to Tuesday’s debate. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion watched it with a group in Pennsylvania. In Michigan, CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett talked to voters about who they’re favoring. Source
WNBA single-season scoring record: Aces star A’ja Wilson surpasses Jewell Loyd
Wilson passed Loyd in the second quarter against the Fever on Wednesday Source
Neighbors say Kentucky highway shooting suspect threatened them with his gun
Neighbors of the Kentucky man who is wanted in connection with the shooting of five people along a highway say he previously pointed his rifle at them, acted erratically and even appeared to walk in circles outdoors while holding a rifle at a property where he lived. Source
Alaska Airlines pilot speaks out about door blowout
First Officer Emily Wiprud, who was piloting an Alaska Airlines flight in January when a door plug blew out in mid-air just after takeoff from Portland, Oregon, described the ordeal in an exclusive interview with CBS News’ Kris Van Cleave this week. “I didn’t know that there was a hole in the airplane until we landed,” Wiprud said. Source
Trump falsely claims Democrats support abortions “after birth”
Infanticide is illegal in every state, and Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, have never supported it. Source
Harris and Trump at 9/11 ceremony after debate
Just hours after the debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, the two met again with a second handshake — this time in New York City at the 9/11 memorial. Last night in Philadelphia Harris and Trump went head-to-head on some of the top issues, and both candidates continued to make their case after the debate. CBS News’ Ed O’Keefe and Fin Gomez have more. Source
Inflation eases ahead of expected rate cuts
The inflation rate dropped to 2.5% in August, according to the latest data from the Labor Department, a further sign that the Federal Reserve will enact interest rate cuts when it meets next week. Jo Ling Kent has details. Source
Harris, Trump shake hands at 9/11 commemoration
Following Tuesday night’s contentious debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, Harris and Trump shook hands at a 9/11 commemoration event Wednesday in Manhattan. The Harris campaign is pushing for the two to meet again for a second debate in October. However, Trump indicated that he’s not so sure. Ed O’Keefe has the latest. Source
3 wildfires burn in Southern California, arson suspect arrested
An arson suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the Line Fire, one of three major wildfires that are burning in Southern California. The fires have destroyed dozens of homes and forced thousands of residents to evacuate. Ben Tracy reports. Source