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8/10/2025: The Cap Arcona; Jamie Lee Curtis

First, a report on the sinking of the Cap Arcona Nazi ship. And, Jamie Lee Curtis: The 60 Minutes Interview.

8/10: Face the Nation

This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Ukrainian Ambassador Oksana Markarova joins to discuss President Trump’s announcement that he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Aug. 15, as he continues to push for a ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte also joins to break down how a peace deal might impact European security.

How a small piece of a bathroom door lock helped solve a nurse's murder

A metal ring, about the size of a quarter, led to Matthew Ecker's murder charge for the death of Alexandra Pennig.

The Strange Shooting of Alex Pennig

A nurse is found dead in her apartment. Surveillance video captures her coming home for the last time. Can investigators piece together what happened next? "48 Hours"' Natalie Morales reports.

8/9: CBS Weekend News

Shooter near Emory University campus found dead on second floor of CVS Pharmacy, police say; In an MLB first, woman umpires regular-season game

3 hurt in Times Square shooting, 17-year-old arrested, NYPD says

Three people were hurt in a shooting in Times Square overnight Friday, New York City police say.

A woman is fatally shot in her bathroom. Who pulled the trigger?

After Minnesota nurse Alex Pennig was found dead in her bathroom, her friend Matthew Ecker told investigators she shot herself. But evidence at the scene left detectives with some big questions about how Pennig died.

Nearly 180 inmates evacuated from Colorado prison as Lee Fire grows

The Colorado Department of Corrections announced the evacuation of the Rifle Correctional Center on Saturday as the Lee Fire continues to advance south.

Jen Pawol makes MLB history as first female umpire, donates cap to Hall of Fame

Jen Pawol​ has made history as the first female umpire​ to work a regular-season game in the major leagues.

8/8: The Daily Report

Nancy Chen reports on a shooting near the Emory University campus in Georgia, where a meeting between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to take place next week, and more.