QUOTE OF THE DAY
In the hopes of reaching the moon men fail to see the flowers that blossom at their feet.
Albert Schweitzer
DID YOU KNOW?
Walt Disney's autograph bears no resemblance to the famous Disney logo.
BRAIN TEASER
Look at me... I can bring a smile to your face, A tear to your eye, Or even a thought to your mind. But I can't be seen... What am I?"
ANSWER
Find out the answer in tomorrow's Scoop!
TONIGHT ON THE CBS EVENING NEWS
Here's a look at what we are working on for tonight's broadcast of The CBS Evening News: Hi everyone, I'm Harry Smith. Katie is off tonight. The tourists are leaving North Carolina's outer banks, but the locals are staying put - for now. Hurricane Earl, now a Category 3 storm, continues to churn through the Atlantic, and is expected to skirt the Carolina coast by late tomorrow night. The question is--how close to land will it get? A few miles either way could make all the difference. CBS News Correspondent Kelly Cobiella begins our coverage in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. We'll also get an update on the latest projections from Dave Bernard of CBS4 in Miami. We're also following a developing story in Silver Spring, Maryland this afternoon. There may be a hostage situation unfolding at the building that houses the Discovery Channel. We're getting reports that a gunman is inside and may have a small number of hostages. Who is he? What does he want? CBS News Justice and Homeland Security Correspondent, Bob Orr will have the latest from the scene. Every U.S. President since Harry Truman has tried--in vain--to promote a lasting peace agreement in the Middle East. And today, President Obama joined the list, as he welcomed Palestinian and Israeli leaders to the White House for the first face to face negotiations in two years. The Obama administration says there's a lot of hope that the talks will be successful. But what are the real chances of that? Senior White House Correspondent Bill Plante has that story. We've got some important news tonight about a diet drug called Meridia. The New England Journal of Medicine--the bible for doctors--today called on the FDA to pull the drug from the market.?? Dr. Jon LaPook will explain why experts are so concerned about Meridia. See you tonight. Harry Here's an early look at one of the stories we are working on for Thursday night's broadcast of The CBS Evening News: What's really being done to fix our nation's crumbling bridges, rusted railroads and overcrowded highways? Find out Where America Stands Thursday night, ONLY on The CBS Evening News. If you would like more information on any of these stories or the broadcast, please click on the following address and e-mail us: evening@cbsnews.com
TONIGHT ON DAVID LETTERMAN
Tonight, real estate mogul Donald Trump joins Dave on the couch as he gears up for the newest season of his hit show, The Apprentice this fall. Plus, the Co-Host of ESPN's SportsNation, Michelle Beadle stops by, and musical guests Jukebox the Ghost perform a song from their new album Everything Under The Sun!
THURSDAY MORNING ON THE EARLY SHOW
Harry Smith and Erica Hill anchor from New York. Dave Price brings us the weather from North Carolina. Betty Nguyen brings us the headlines. Julie Chen is on assignment. Maggie Rodriguez is on maternity leave. In addition to the day's top headlines, here's an early look at some of the stories we are working on for tomorrow morning's broadcast: An Early Show exclusive you won't want to miss. A pair of sunglasses may have saved, Bethany Storro, 28, of Vancouver, WA, from going blind. She was just leaving a Starbucks when a woman approached her out of the blue and threw a cup of liquid in her face, which turned out to be some form of acid. Bethany is recovering in a burn unit at the Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland, WA. -- thankfully her eyes were protected by the sunglasses she had just purchased hours before. Her family says her purchase was some kind of miracle since Bethany never wears sunglasses. You'll get a first-hand account of this harrowing and tragic incident from Bethany and her mother Nancy Neuwelt. They'll tell you what police are doing to investigate; their thoughts as to why this may of happened and what doctors are doing to save her face. An exclusive hospital bedside interview you won't want to miss. Often considered a disease of the elderly, strokes are now striking adults at much younger ages. In February of this year, researchers from the University of Cincinnati published a study analyzing stroke trends. While they only focused on those living around the greater Cincinnati region, the trend they discovered was startling. Since the 1990s the percentage of stroke patients between the ages of 20 and 45 increased from 4 percent to more than 7 percent. In an Early Show exclusive you'll hear from, twenty something, Elizabeth Gates, the daughter of prominent Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates, who suffered a severe stroke just four months ago. Doctors told her family that it would take one year to recover, but she has remarkably defied the odds. As a warning to other people in their twenties and thirties, Gates is speaking out about the signs and symptoms you should look out for -- don't discount headaches; neck pains and numbness -- get checked out. In an Early Show exclusive she'll tell you about her new appreciation for the simple things in life and her amazing tale of survival. Then, you'll get valuable information from CBS News Medical Correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton about what you need to do if this happens to you. Injuries can happen if you are addicted to your mobile device, laptop, tweeting constantly or responding to e-mails from your social networking sites. If you are suffering from eyesight strain, back and neck pain or your wrists are sore -- you can blame it on on-line communication overload. Early Show Consumer Correspondent Susan Koeppen, Business Economics Correspondent Rebecca Jarvis and Child and Adolescent Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Hartstein will give you valuable tips on what you can do to end your addiction but still stay connected... They'll also be answering your questions... So, if you'd like the opportunity to get some insight and answers please visit The Early Show website. So, click on the link and then watch tomorrow...you'll find out what you need to know about the financial, physical, and emotional dangers that can come when you can't stop the communication whirl. Before you spend hundreds sometimes thousands of dollars for a new four-legged friend, watch this report from Early Show resident veterinarian and CBS News Correspondent, Dr. Debbye Turner Bell --you could save a life. Did you know that over four million dogs are euthanized a year because underfunded and overpopulated shelters don't have the room or funds to house these pups? Why not consider adopting over purchasing your new companion, but don't be turned off if they are straggly when you see them at a shelter. You'll see why tomorrow morning when we give four lucky rescue dogs a full makeover in the "Wag'n Tails" mobile grooming unit. Then, Dr. Debbye Turner Bell will tell you all about these dogs and what kind of homes they are looking for. You may be the lucky one to take one of these adorable pups home! Get your popcorn and fountain soda ready, as we take an Early look at some of the biggest and best movies slated to hit theaters this fall from Entertainment Weekly's Assistant Managing Editor and Early Show Contributor, Dalton Ross. He'll give you the scoop on which movies are sure to be a must-see, and which flicks are a definite miss. So, tune-in for this special preview of the comedies, action flicks, dramas that are soon to come to a theater near you--if you take his advice, it could save you some dollars. Are you going away for the Labor Day weekend? If your travels are in jeopardy because of Hurricane Earl, we'll tell you how you can work with hotels and the airlines to make last minute changes. CBS News Travel Editor, Peter Greenberg will give you valuable information on what you can do if a natural disaster derails your plans. He'll also give you some great tips on how you can book a last minute trip without putting a major dent in your pocketbook. Just imagine blue skies, sand in your toes and a smile on your face all for an affordable price--how can you miss this? If you would like more information on any of these stories or the broadcast, please click on the following address and e-mail us: earlyshow@cbs.com
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