Veteran paul whelan come along with 14 others, are out of russian prisons. Their brutal ordeal is over. And they are free. Norah the new details behind what went into the Prisoner Swap and who was released to russia in exchange. It is difficult to send back a convicted criminal to secure the release of an innocent american. Norah the Cbs Evening News starts now. To american journalist and a U. S. Marine Veteran are free tonight following one of the largest prisoner exchanges between the u. S. And russia since the end of the cold war. Good evening. Im Norah Odonnell, and thank you for being with us. Here they are holding the american flag. You can see Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter, smiling from ear to ear. They are in the air right now, headed for joint base andrews in maryland, where they will be met by the President And Vice president late tonight. The white house calls it the most complex exchanging history, and heres why. It happened in turkey and involved eight
Norah the former president s contentious interview at a convention of black journalists. I dont think ive ever been asked a question so in such a horrible manner. I was told my opponent was going to be here. It turned out my Opponent Isnt here. You invited me under false pretenses. Norah Tonight, the reaction be a go to Cbs Evening News starts now. You just heard it. Former President Trump says vice president Kamala Harris happened to turn black a few years ago. Questioning her racial identity as he takes questions from the national association of black journalists. Good evening. Im Norah Odonnell, and thank you for being with us. We start tonight with a factcheck. The Vice President Heritage is both indian and jamaican. But that didnt stop the republican president ial nominee from accusing her of downplaying parts of her identity during the competitive interview in front of a jeering crowd. Remember, donald trump rose to political prominence in part by falsely claiming that former Pre
To Law Enforcement Notice the shooter. The text messages among local counters neighbors just released. There were multiple opportunities for this individual to be encountered by law enforcement. Its a big question. Norah the former president agrees to a victim interview with the fbi as investigators searched for a motive. Made searches related to power plants, mass shooting events, information on improvised explosive devices. Norah the Cbs Evening News starts now. Law enforcement were texting about donald trumps Wouldbe Assassin more than an hour and a half before the shooting. Good evening. Im Norah Odonnell and thank you for being with us. Tonight Cbs News has new information about the timeline, including this message sent 26 minutes before the shooting from a sniper who had been suspicious of the government, asking that his messages be sent to command. Another local officer replied sent at 5 51 P. M. , indicating that the chain of command including secret service was aware of the su
Vice president Kamala Harris hits a new Fundraising Milestone, while donald trump resets. We have a Brandnew Victim. Escalating his attacks. So extreme and unhinged radical left lunatic. Shes Evil. Also tonight, israel fires back after a deadly Hezbollah Attack. Cbs Debora Patta is there. Reporter the kids were playing Soccer Right behind me when the sirens rang out. Moments later, the rockets hit, leaving no time for them to run to the shelter. Venezuela Votes. Could change end the chaos . Plus, Wildfire Fight. Flames this weekend torching millions of acres across the west. Im Jonathan Vigliotti in chico, california, where crews are working to contain the largest wildfire in the nation. Im Carter evans in jasper, where so much is in ashes, but the critical infrastructure and this is key its still here. Smoke spreading coasttocoast. At the olympics, simone biles soars once again as Team Usa wins its first gold. And later, the art of protest. How Tommie Smiths raised fist once condemned
Individual, her. Donald trump goes on the offensive against his new rival. And Sparks Scrutiny with this appeal to christian voters. Four more years, you know what . It will be fixed, it will be fine, you wont have to vote anymore, my beautiful christians. Kamala Harris works to quickly choose a Running Mate. Well have the latest. Also tonight, the largest wildfire in the U. S. Explodes in size, as Flames Race across the west. Im Jonathan Vigliotti in chico, california, where the Park Fire has exploded in size, destroying entire neighborhoods. While canadians mourn a scarred jewel of the rockies. Im outside of jasper, where images of destruction are emerging from one of the most scenic places in the country. Plus, a deadly day in the middle east. First, in gaza, then in the israeli occupied golan heights. Im Deborah Patter in east jerusalem where there are fears of a new front opening up after a rocket fired from lebanon hit a Soccer Field where children were playing. In france, the ol