Their cars and now the Severe Threat moving east. 25 million americans in its path. And blinded by the light. The Great American eclipse captivating the country. Millions watching coast to coast sharing in the splendor but now many asking, what did we do to our eyes . Blinded by the light revved up like a deuce another runner in the night blinded by the light and good morning, america. Another great song but so many people watching that eclip that seeing spots was one of the top google searches afterwards. I know my family, we were all concerned. Did i do something to my eyes . But George Stephanopoulos doesnt have to worry because what were you doing during the eclipse . I took a little nap. I was awake for most of it but one person was not taking a nap, the president. I wonder if hes seeing spots. He looked right at. They were yelling, dont look. He did look. We hope hes okay this morning. Of course, hours later he did give his primetime speech on afghanistan outlining his strategy f
Unique perspectives from nasa high above the earth. We begin with todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. We are not nation building again. We are killing terrorists. The president rolls out his plan for afghanistan. Afghanistan has been beating the tar out of invaders for thousands of years. The only answer is to step away and take our people out. President trump has the smarts to listen to his generals and take their advice rather than going the political way. Later today the president will hold a rally in phoenix. Its a very volatile situation and the timing could not be worse. Dozens of people are hurt after a train crash outside philadelphia. A septa highsp speed train hit parked train. The navy is ordering a broad investigation after two major ship collisions in two months. Ten sailors are still missing. We need to get to the bottom of this. The man suspected of driving his van into a crowd of people in barcelona killing 13 people is now dead. A strong earthquake struck off
This is the cbs evening news. Mason good evening. Im Anthony Mason. We begin tonight with a threat to americas security from hackers sponsored by foreign governments. In an exclusive interview today, cybersecurity czar rob joyce told us the u. S. Is lacking 300,000 cybersecurity experts needed to defend the country. And he had a warning for the public about using software from kasperky labs. U. S. Officials believe the company has ties to the kremlin, and the federal government has vowed not to use its products. More now from Homeland Security correspondent jeff pegues. Reporter cbs news has confirmed that f. B. I. Officials have met with private industry representatives to relay concerns about kasperky lab, a moscowbased Cybersecurity Company with suspected ties to russian intelligence. F. B. I. Agents have interviewed kaspersky employees working in the u. S. Dont use kasperky lab products. Reporter you dont. Rob joyce, the nations cybersecurity czar, is warning consumers against usin
So the cbp got creative and is venturing to spartan races, county fairs, and Country Music festivals. Whats your base pay . Pretty good. Former army infantryman, says it makes sense. There is a lot of people here just love this country. You will see, american flags scattered throughout every one that you go to. Reporter the agency is having a hard time finding applicants who can pass a polygraph test. By its own admission, 75 of them failed. The agency now offers a shorter policy graph test and allows waivers from the test for Law Enforcement and the military. We have looked at all the stinz t steps. Acting deputy cdp commissioner. Looking for people making it through the hiring steps. Find the right kind of people it will be easy for them. Last time the Border Patrol increased recruiting after 9 11, they didnt have polygraph tests. It was plagued by corrupt and violent agents. How are you . He says thats why finding the right recruits is crucial. We have to make sure we are attracting
So far mr. Trump failed to convince Republican Congress to pay for it. Tonight the president will hold a rally in phoenix, generating controversy before it begins. The mayor worries feelings about the president s comments last week about neonazi protests in charlottesville are so raw protests could turn violent here too. I believe the true intention is to enflame peoples passion. Some worry the president will use the rally to further divide the party. Arizona republican senator jeff flake frequently criticized the president and mr. Trump has fired back. In a tweet last week, the president supported flakes republican primary opponent, and called flake, weak on borders, crime and a nonfactor in the senate. He is toxic. Some here are concerned that mr. Trump might follow through on his recent suggestion that he seriously considering a pardon for controversial former sheriff joe arpaio, convicted of criminal contempt for defying an order to stop racial profiling of latino suspects. Press s