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Mass protests in Iran after death of Mahsa Amini

Women in Iran defiantly took off their head coverings, and some burned their hijabs, as they protested after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who died in police custody. The protests have now grown to include anger over rising poverty, soaring unemployment and crushing sanctions. Ramy Inocencio takes a look.

Albert Pujols becomes just fourth player to hit 700 home runs

Pujols joined Barry Bonds (762 homers), Hank Aaron (755) and Babe Ruth (714) in one of baseball's most exclusive clubs.

9/23: CBS News Weekender

Catherine Herridge reports on Hurricane Fiona reaching Atlantic Canada, while another potential storm may reach Florida; What former Vice President Mike Pence's former top aide is saying about a possible 2024 run; And a growing humanitarian crisis in Pakistan after floods lead to the spread of disease.

CBS Evening News, September 23, 2022

Fiona targets Canada as new hurricane threat emerges; Two girls with alopecia form special bond after chance meeting

"CBS Evening News" headlines for Friday, September 23, 2022

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News," hosted by Jericka Duncan.

Former Pence aide Marc Short calls Trump's assertions on declassifying documents "absurd"

Marc Short, an aide to former Vice President Mike Pence, spoke to CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge on Friday about the FBI search at Mar-a-Lago and Pence's potential presidential ambitions.

Fiona brings heavy rain, wind to Canada after pounding Bermuda

Meteorologists warned that it has the potential to be one of the most severe storms in Canada's history.

Inside processing center handling influx of migrants

CBS News was given rare access to a new mobile processing center in El Paso, Texas, that's seeing an average of 1,500 migrants a day. About half of them fled from Venezuela's authoritarian regime. Manuel Bojorquez reports.

Alabama halts execution, citing shortage of time before deadline

Officials said they had trouble accessing Alan Miller's veins to administer a lethal injection. He'd lost his attempt to be put to death with an untested method using nitrogen.

Apple Music becoming the sponsor of Super Bowl halftime shows

It replaces Pepsi, which sponsored the mega-TV attraction for the past ten years.