A slow-moving storm battered lakeside communities in northern Michigan, pushing jagged ice floes through windows and walls as floodwaters rose. Heavy rain and rapid snowmelt swelled the Cheboygan River, sending massive sheets of ice into neighborhoods along Black Lake and prompting evacuations. No injuries were reported, but residents face a difficult cleanup as receding water and thick ice leave extensive damage. Meteorologist Rob Marciano warned that flood risk will persist across the Great Lakes region, and additional heavy rain and severe thunderstorms are expected to move eastward from systems approaching the West Coast.
In national and international security developments, President Trump unexpectedly extended an indefinite ceasefire with Iran after days of threats. The White House said mediators had asked the U.S. to stand down from strikes while Iranian leaders try to unify a negotiating position. Iran, in turn, accused the U.S. of violations tied to a seized tanker and a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Vice President JD Vance postponed a planned trip to Pakistan amid shifting messages from the administration, and Democrats criticized the president’s rhetoric as undercutting diplomacy. At the same time, the U.S. has surged forces across the Middle East — including multiple aircraft carriers, tens of thousands of troops, refueling tankers and fighter squadrons — a buildup that would allow rapid resumption of major combat operations if ordered.
On Capitol Hill, Florida Democrat Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned after the House Ethics Committee reported dozens of campaign finance–related violations. The committee’s probe alleges she diverted FEMA funds to a family-owned company and used those resources for personal purchases and campaign activity; she faces federal charges and has pleaded not guilty. Her resignation follows earlier departures by Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzalez amid separate misconduct allegations, renewing calls for stronger ethics oversight in Congress.
Two violent incidents involving U.S. citizens and personnel were reported in Mexico. New video from the Mexico City area shows a shooter firing from atop the Pyramid of the Moon at a crowded archaeological site; Mexican officials say the attacker killed a Canadian tourist and wounded several others, including Americans. Authorities recovered a backpack containing ammunition and notes referencing the Columbine shooting and are investigating how the suspect obtained his weapons. Separately, two CIA officers and two Mexican officials were killed when a plane crashed after a counternarcotics operation against a major drug lab in northern Mexico, underscoring the risks tied to expanded U.S.-Mexican efforts against powerful cartels.
In business news, Apple announced that longtime hardware chief John Ternus will succeed Tim Cook as CEO on September 1. A 25-year Apple veteran credited with work on iPad and AirPods, Ternus faces expectations to refocus the company on hardware and to address criticism that Apple has fallen behind in artificial intelligence. Analysts say he must articulate and execute a clear vision quickly as Apple navigates intense AI competition, trade uncertainty and global economic pressures after growing into a roughly $4 trillion company under Cook.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy discussed plans to modernize air traffic control and the role of artificial intelligence in a CBS interview. Duffy emphasized that AI should assist — not replace — human controllers. The Department of Transportation is pursuing a multibillion-dollar overhaul of radios, radars and safety systems (roughly $12 billion) and an AI-driven scheduling tool estimated at $6–$10 billion to help reduce delays by better integrating airline schedules with FAA operations. Funding still requires congressional approval. Duffy also said the DOT is evaluating a possible government response to Spirit Airlines’ request for aid and believes domestic jet fuel supplies should be sufficient for the summer travel season.
A new dashcam video captured the dramatic crash of a small plane north of Los Angeles: the Cessna clipped a high-voltage line, wobbled above a highway and came down in a parking lot. The pilot survived, and investigators are reviewing the footage and flight path. In other local incidents, officials in Albany, New York, tranquilized and recovered a bear that climbed a tree near homes and a playground; the animal was later released. In Florida, a woman survived after a recently purchased used electric wheelchair exploded; she heard clicking noises, moved the device outside, and escaped injury.
A human-interest segment highlighted Bernie Clark of Friendship, Wisconsin, who transformed her retirement and mental health by picking up litter. Daily walks evolved into a mission that helped her lose weight, lower anxiety and find renewed purpose while improving local roads and parks. Her story was featured as part of “The Good Stuff,” a reminder that small, everyday acts can yield tangible benefits for individuals and communities.
The broadcast closed by noting the range of challenges facing the country — from extreme weather and international tensions to political accountability and public safety — while also underscoring stories of resilience and civic-minded action at the community level.