Here are your top stories for Monday, August 31st.
Headlines
Trump Awards Medals to Artemis II Astronauts
President Trump awarded medals to the Artemis II astronauts in recognition of their recent crewed flyby of the moon, marking the milestone with a White House ceremony honoring the crew. Find out More
NASA’s newly launched Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope lifted off from Florida, beginning a mission designed to survey the universe in unprecedented detail and hunt for dark energy and distant exoplanets. Source
Two people were killed, and nine others were wounded in a late-night shooting on Locust Street in Trenton, New Jersey, police said, and an investigation into the circumstances is ongoing. Find out More
Politics
Minnesota’s highest court rejected Mike Lindell’s bid for an expanded recount in the Republican gubernatorial primary he lost, ruling he had pursued the wrong legal remedy to challenge the result. Source
Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez laid out details of a $209 billion annual oil deal with the United States, a pact drawing scrutiny in Washington as the administration weighs its economic and diplomatic implications. Source
The Trump administration deported more than 100 people from countries including Afghanistan, Cuba and Venezuela to eight African nations over a 10-day span, internal documents obtained by CBS News show, raising questions about sending people with no ties to those countries into regions facing armed conflict. See Details
U.S. News
Tropical Storm Karina has strengthened into a hurricane in the Pacific and could become a major storm later this week, prompting forecasters to closely track its path. Source
A South Carolina police officer was killed and another wounded in a gunfight with a suspect who had an extensive criminal record, authorities said. Source
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is reportedly weighing whether to deploy robotic dogs, prompting questions from lawmakers and advocates about how the devices would actually be used in the field. See Details
Business
Mortgage rates edged slightly higher heading into the weekend, according to the latest rate tracking, as buyers and homeowners looking to refinance continue to watch for movement in borrowing costs. See Details
Las Vegas casino operators are ramping up their fight against prediction-market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket, which they argue are functioning as unregulated sportsbooks and cutting into the traditional gaming industry. See Details
New details emerged from OpenAI’s investigation into a HuggingFace-related security incident, adding to scrutiny of how leading AI companies handle data exposure. Find out More
World News
Iceland voted to reject reopening talks on joining the European Union, a close-fought referendum result that keeps the country outside the bloc for now. Source
A ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus, with authorities confirming several deaths as search and rescue crews worked to account for everyone aboard. Source
Former Ecuadorian President Lenín Moreno was sentenced to five years in prison on corruption charges, a verdict read Friday and reported over the weekend. Source
Entertainment
Tom Cruise was filmed slipping into Daytona International Speedway to announce a sequel to "Days of Thunder," with Anne Hathaway set to join him and a release date now on the books. See Details
Dolly Parton had requested a quiet, private funeral for her final send-off, but the country music icon reportedly left behind a few surprises that will continue to unfold for fans in the years ahead. Source
Kelly Osbourne says she’s in a "happier place" following her split from Sid Wilson, according to her brother Jack, who gave an update on how she’s doing. Source
Sports
Novak Djokovic lost in a stunning 5-set upset in the first round of the U.S. Open. See Details
Los Angeles Rams star defensive lineman Aaron Donald unretired, and Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was placed on the commissioner’s exempt list following his arrest on domestic violence allegations. See Details
Scottie Scheffler passed Tiger Woods on the PGA Tour’s career earnings list. See Details
Off the Wall
Jon Bon Jovi revived the band’s song "Hey God" live for the first time in 13 years, surprising fans during a concert in Edinburgh with the rarely performed track. Source
