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By Kerry Breen Updated on: August 23, 2024 / 9:13 AM EDT / CBS News Calls to reauthorize Violence Against Women Act Calls grow to reauthorize Violence Against Women Act 02:21 Virginia police investigating the disappearance of a 28-year-old mother who went missing last month said Thursday they have arrested her husband on charges of concealing a body.  Mamta Kafte Bhatt was last seen on July 27, the Manassas Park Police Department said on Thursday, and spoke to a friend over the phone on July 28, according to CBS affiliate WUSA. Her husband Naresh Bhatt reported last seeing her on July 31, according to WUSA, but he did not report her missing until August 5.  Before his arrest, Bhatt told WUSA that his wife had disappeared three other times, but never for this long.  Earlier this month, police said the woman had been “involuntarily” missing. A search warrant for the couple’s home was executed on Wednesday, police said. During the search, police obtained “additional evidence” that led to the charges. Bhatt was marched out of his home in handcuffs on Thursday, WUSA reported.  Mamta Kafte Bhatt GoFundMe

Inside SpaceX’s “Polaris Dawn” mission to attempt first commercial spacewalk – CBS News Watch CBS News Four astronauts are set to launch on Tuesday for a groundbreaking six-day mission, “Polaris Dawn,” aiming to reach a record orbit 870 miles above Earth—three times higher than the International Space Station. The mission will also feature the first-ever commercial spacewalk. Mark Strassmann met the crew, who have trained for two years for this historic journey. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Democratic strategist on key takeaways from the final night of the DNC – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News political contributor Joel Payne breaks down the key moments from the final night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

COVID-19 cases continue rising, FDA approves new booster – CBS News Watch CBS News The new Food and Drug Administration-approved booster will address strains that are presently circulating in the U.S., according to Dr. William Schaffner, a professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, who joins CBS News with more details. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

A crash involving a Metro bus left seven people injured in Studio City Friday morning. The collision was reported around 4:30 a.m. in the 3900 block of Lankershim Boulevard near Universal City. Video from the scene showed heavy damage to the partially crushed front passenger side of the bus. Seven people were injured when a Metro bus crashed in Studio City on Aug. 23, 2024. (KTLA) Six of the seven people injured in the incident were taken to the hospital and listed as trauma patients due to the damage, the Los Angeles Fire Department said. Fortunately, the injuries to the patients were considered to be non-life-threatening. The seventh patient declined transportation. There was no immediate word on what caused the bus to crash or how many other vehicles may have been involved.

Police are searching for a gunman in the fatal shooting of a motorist who crashed in the Panorama City neighborhood of Los Angeles early Friday. The incident was reported around 1:30 a.m. on Van Nuys Boulevard near Osborne Street. Police said the motorist was shot while driving, lost control of the vehicle and careened into the fence of an apartment complex. Police investigate a fatal shooting of a motorist in Panorama City on Aug. 22, 2024. (KTLA) Video showed other vehicles parked on the street were also struck by the gunfire. Investigators have not confirmed any further details about the shooting but freelance media firm KNN reported the motorist may have been shot in the chest. The unidentified driver was unconscious and not breathing when transported to a local hospital. The motorist was later pronounced dead, a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson confirmed. No information regarding the suspect or any possible vehicle used in the shooting was released.

His Bumble bio and photos were appealing. He also traveled frequently and loved to dance. Over the phone, he came across as dorky to me. But when he suggested that we go salsa dancing for our first date, I decided dorky was doable. I love dancing too. There was a lesson at 9 p.m. followed by live music from a band. Despite my challenges with dating in L.A., I responded enthusiastically: “Sounds nice! I’m looking forward to it.” “Great,” he said. “Let’s meet at 8:30. We can have a drink and then you can join the lesson.” He emphasized the word “you.” With a playfulness in my voice, I countered: “Well, we will both do the lesson.” The nerd suddenly morphed into a snob. “I’m an expert salsa dancer. I don’t need the lesson.” I remained bubbly. “But this is a date. We will do the lesson together since it’s fun. Plus, there are never enough men. You’ll have to join.” His attitude surfaced again. “As I said, I’m an expert salsa dancer. I don’t need the lesson. That’s for you as a novice.” Firmly

It’s impossible to say with confidence that Matthew Perry would be alive today had he not gotten into his hot tub on Oct. 28 last year. But it’s hard not to wonder. The medical examiner’s report named “acute effects of ketamine” as the cause of Perry’s death, with contributing factors including coronary artery disease, an opioid known as buprenorphine — and drowning. The actor’s body was found face down in the water. The report was released in December, but the question came up again last week after the arrests of five people criminally charged with supplying Perry with ketamine. Federal prosecutors charged two dealers, two doctors and Perry’s personal assistant with obtaining and administering thousands of dollars’ worth of ketamine. The harm is not in ketamine itself, nor even in its rising popularity among the rich and famous. It’s in using it to prey on the ill and vulnerable for personal gain. Crackdowns on a drug are generally counterproductive. Crackdowns on unconscionable exploitation of vulnerable people for personal gain are generally in order. Ketamine can have great therapeutic value when administered responsibly under controlled conditions

A San Bernardino County wildfire that spanned 680 acres and took 275 firefighting personnel eight days to contain began with a few sparks from an excavator. That’s what the federal government is claiming in a complaint filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles. The government is suing an Upland-based pipeline contracting company and its founder, Garrett John Gentry, for negligence and is seeking more than $2.2 million in damages in the fire, which chewed through 450 acres of the San Bernardino National Forest. “Defendants are liable for all damages to the United States resulting from the South Fire, including its fire suppression costs and the United States’ administrative, investigative, accounting, and collection costs,” the government says in the lawsuit. A call to Garrett J. Gentry Engineering was not immediately returned. The 14-year-old company serves California and Arizona and clears $35 million in revenue annually . The South fire commenced on Aug. 25, 2021, and was eventually contained on Sept. 2, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection . The agency said nine structures — residential and commercial — were destroyed

By Ian Lee, Steve Berriman Updated on: August 23, 2024 / 7:35 AM EDT / CBS News Ukraine using drones in attacks inside Russia How Ukraine is using drones to attack targets inside Russia 02:01 On the Ukraine-Russia border — CBS News met the troops of Ukraine’s 117th Territorial Defense Brigade in the eastern Sumy region as they prepared for another trip to the front line. Their mission is to support Ukraine’s military operations inside Russia’s Kursk region. The forces were preparing another drone for a one-way mission — its deadly payload: a grenade attached with cable ties. The simple weapon cost only about $400 to assemble, but it would soon be hunting multimillion-dollar targets. Private Igor piloted the drone on a test run, but on real missions he can watch someone’s final moments on his small screen, and he admitted that it can feel personal. A member of Ukraine’s 117th Territorial Defense Brigade assembles an explosive drone in the country’s eastern Sumy region, as the unit supports Ukraine’s military operations inside Russia’s Kursk region. CBS News “It’s emotional,” he told CBS News. “But I understand

By Anna Matranga Updated on: August 23, 2024 / 8:12 AM EDT / CBS News Several bodies recovered from Bayesian’s wreckage Several bodies recovered from wreckage of sunken yacht off Sicilian coast 01:35 Divers have recovered the remains of the last person who was left missing when the superyacht Bayesian sank early Monday off the coast of Sicily, the head of the island’s Civil Protection agency, Salvo Cocina, told CBS News on Friday. The body has been brought to shore, not been formally identified.  It is believed to be that of Hannah Lynch, British  tech magnate Mike Lynch ‘s 18-year-old daughter, according to Italian media.  Mike Lynch’s body was retrieved Thursday from inside the sunken vessel, which was left resting on the seabed at a depth of more than 160 feet, at a 90 degree angle, making rescue efforts complicated and dangerous.  Shortly after the 184-foot luxury sailing yacht sank, the body of the ship’s cook was recovered from the water near the wreck. Divers managed to retrieve four other bodies from the Bayesian on Wednesday, including two Americans. The 184-foot sailing yacht Bayesian is

August 23, 2024 / 7:16 AM EDT / AP Dad gives free Pride hugs Florida couple gives free hugs to LGBTQ+ community 01:31 Key West, Fort Lauderdale, Wilton Manors and St. Petersburg are among several Florida cities that have long been top U.S. destinations for LGBTQ+ tourists. So it came as a surprise this week when travelers learned that Florida’s tourism marketing agency quietly removed the “LGBTQ Travel” section from its website sometime in the past few months. Business owners who cater to Florida’s LGBTQ+ tourists said Wednesday that it marked the latest attempt by officials in the state to erase the LGBTQ+ community. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis previously championed a bill to forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity and supported a ban on gender-affirming care for minors as well as a law meant to keep children out of drag shows . “It’s just disgusting to see this,” said Keith Blackburn, who heads the Greater Fort Lauderdale LGBT Chamber of Commerce. “They seem to want to erase us.” The change to Visit Florida’s website was first reported by NBC News, which noted