discrimination within the u.s. army. back in july, king, seen here in the black cap, joined a tour group at the demilitarized zone and then suddenly sprinted into north korea. but that day he was supposed to be on a plane back to the u.s. to face military discipline after an assault conviction. now king is finally making that journey. and having been declared awol by the u.s. government, he may face further consequences. why north korea's leader kim jong-un decided to deport king now is a mystery, but the u.s. says there were no strings attached. >> we did not give them anything. we made no concessions as a part of securing his return. >> reporter: and norah, the fact that china played a pivotal role in private king's return is one more sign that it is committed to warming its frosty relationship with washington. >> elizabeth palmer, thank you. now to a night of chaos and violence in philadelphia. police say a large flash mob of

up to 100 looters of mostly young people swarmed stores across several neighborhoods last night, stealing merchandise and vandalizing property. cbs' meg oliver reports dozens of arrests were made. >> reporter: they were out as quickly as they got in, mobs of looters stormed more than 75 retail stores across philadelphia tuesday night, snatching anything and everything, some flaunting their stolen haul. police at this lululemon store scuffled with thieves as they ran out. and a security guard at this smashed footlocker was assaulted. >> our officers ran around the city last night, braving danger, and arresting people. so now it's time for them to pay a price for what they did. >> reporter: at least 52 people were arrested. >> whether it be individual shoplifting, shoplifting for organized retail crime groups or these flash mobs and smash and grabs, it's getting worse. >> reporter: organized retail theft today is planned and

spreads fast using social media. and the easy resale of stolen goods online often creates a scenario with high reward and low risk. >> in many states, laws have been relaxed so that there are fewer consequences to the individual who commits crimes. >> reporter: nationwide, retailers lost $112 billion last year, much of it due to theft. just this week, target announced the closure of nine stores in four states due to shoplifting, citing the safety of our team and guests. many stores also restricting access to everyday goods, keeping batteries and laundry detergent under lock and key. many of the stores robbed were closed today. some had signs like this one telling customers they will only reopen when they feel safe. philadelphia police say they will have an increased presence throughout the city tonight. norah? >> meg oliver, thank you. tonight, another new york city day care is the focus of an investigation into dangerous criminal activity.

police say they discovered a ghost gun printing operation inside a day care in east harlem. the bust comes less than two weeks after the death of a 1-year-old boy inside a center suspected of being a front for a fentanyl drug ring. cbs' jericka duncan has the details. >> reporter: new york city say they arrested an 18-year-old and two minors who allegedly used a home-based day-care center in this apartment building in harlem as a ghost gun lab. >> got an 18-year-old in his room, 3-d printer. he is not making robotic toys. he is making guns. >> reporter: investigators seized two printed pistols, a printed assault rifle, and an incomplete handgun, all found in an unlocked room inside the day care. >> this is a heartbreaking scenario of thinking that you dropping your child off to place of safe haven just to find out that it was a dangerous environment. >> reporter: the suspects are facing multiple charges,

including illegal firearms possession and the manufacturing of an assault weapon. the 18-year-old's mother ran the day care since 2021. it was last inspected by the city in february. this investigation comes nearly two weeks after a 1-year-old boy died and three other children were hospitalized when they were exposed to fentanyl residue inside a day-care center in the bronx. yesterday, the owner's husband was picked up by police in mexico. officials now say they will review training practices when it comes to inspecting day cares. >> who would have thought that we must add to our list of inspections, do we have 3-d printers that can print guns. >> cbs news has learned the day care was licensed to have 12 children as young as 6 weeks old. when asked if the mother of the suspect who ran that day care would face any charges, authorities would only say that the investigation is ongoing.

norah? >> jericka duncan, thank you very much. the "cbs overnight news" will be right back.

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work. bill maher announced he'll return friday. stephen colbert and other late night talk show hosts next week. we're also learning what's in the new deal. wage increases, minimum staffing, streaming residuals and protections on the use of ai. back in las vegas, there is both passion and deep concern. >> rent's being jacked up through the roof, but the cost of gas, the cost of groceries, the cost of electricity. so folks need a raise. >> reporter: talks are scheduled for next weekend. the union says if an agreement is not met, walkouts could happen in just a matter of days. the looming strike could bring the multibillion casino industry here to a standstill. norah? >> elise preston, thank you very much. tonight it's t-minus three days and counting until disaster for the federal government, unless members of congress can come together, there will be a shutdown on sunday. late this afternoon, president biden said a lot of vital work could be impacted.

cbs' scott macfarlane is on the hill and instead of compromising, both sides are digging deeper. what you hearing? >> talking to congress all day, norah. they can reach consensus on just one thing. they're running short on time and running short on hope. the outlook is so perilous, the head of major federal employees union told cbs news he's urged members to save whatever they can in money because paychecks could stop sunday morning. an irs worker in chicago told us her colleagues are working about food pantries and unemployment insurance. if the government shuts down sunday, some workers at the federal level stay on the job, but without paychecks -- tsa officer, customs officers. but if they choose to call in sick without their paychecks, there could be big backlogs at the checkpoints. this could cause delays for those who need passports, visas and small loans. those who need federal help to afford baby formula and food, that help could get interrupted too, unless there is a compromise here.

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time. the mission was scheduled to last just six months aboard the international space station, but the capsule that was supposed to take him home was damaged so his stay was extended. in all, rubio completed nearly 6,000 orbits around the earth and traveled more than 157 million miles. talk about some frequent flyer miles. and that's the "overnight news" for this thursday. for some of you, the news continues. for others, check back later for "cbs mornings." and remember, you can follow us online any time at cbsnews.com. reporting from here at the pbroadcast center in new york city, i'm norah o'donnell. this is cbs news flash. i'm shanelle kaul in new york. the second republican presidential debate was held tonight. candidates sparred over the

economy, abortion, china, and former president donald trump's absence from the debate stage. trump again skipped the debate, holding an event in michigan instead. with the end of the writers strike, the focus now turns to actors. the screen actors guild and hollywood producers will resume negotiations on monday. the two sides have not met for talks since august. actors have been striking since july 14th. and the boss is still on the mend. bruce springsteen and the e street band are postponing the rest of their shows this year as springsteen continues to recover from peptic ulcer disease. for more download our app on your cell phone or connected tv. i'm shanelle kaul, new york. ♪ >> announcer: this is the "cbs overnight news." we begin tonight with a scandal on capitol hill and a

sitting united states senator in federal court for charges of bribery and corruption. senator bob menendez and his wife pleading not guilty today, accused of accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars of bribes in the form of cash, gold bars, and a luxury convertible. the senator was released on $100,000 bond. his wife's set at $250,000. calls for his resignation are growing with 30 democratic senators now saying he should step down. the latest being the senate's second ranking democrat, illinois senator dick durbin. three new jersey businessmen who were also charged in the bribery scheme entered pleas of not guilty. we have a lot of news to bring you tonight, and cbs' nikole killion will start us off from outside the courthouse in lower manhattan. good evening, nikole. >> reporter: good evening, norah. senator menendez was serious and respectful in court, although at times he did crack a few smiles and consoled his wife while more

of his senate colleagues abandoned him politically. new jersey senator robert menendez arrived at federal court hand in hand with his wife nadine. the couple were in the same row as they were arraigned and pleaded not guilty to three felony charges, including conspiracy to commit bribery, fraud, and ex-portion. the senator responded, "yes, your honor" when asked if he understood the charges against him, and was ordered to surrender his personal passport. >> can you continue to serve effectively in the senate, sir? >> reporter: according to the indictment, menendez and his wife allegedly accepted bribes in the form of nearly $500,000 in cash, found in pockets of a coat bearing his name, over $100,000 in gold bars, and a $60,000 mercedes convertible in exchange for his efforts to direct federal aid and weapons sales to egypt. he is also accused of enriching a trio of business partners who also pleaded not guilty. >> i'm innocent. what's wrong with you guys? >> reporter: cbs news has learned the fbi is investigating

whether egypt's intelligence services tried to gain access to the senator through his wife. >> they will be looking to see how direct the ties were, if they exist, because egyptian security, officers and the senator, how high up in the egyptian government were these decisions being made. >> reporter: more than half of the senate democratic caucus has called on the new jersey democrat to resign, including the state junior senator cory booker. late today majority leader chuck schumer reserved judgment. >> for senators, there is a much, much higher standard. and clearly, when you read the indictment, senator menendez fell way, way below that standard. >> reporter: senator menendez plans to address senate democrats at a lunch tomorrow at the capitol. meantime, he cannot speak with congressional staff or political advisers who have knowledge of the case. his next court hearing is set for monday. norah? >> nikole killion here in new

york, thank you. police near rochester, new york are investigating a deadly crash involving a bus carrying more than 20 high school students. police say the bus collided with a toyota, killing the driver. the bus caught fire, but everyone got out safely. look at these pictures. a student and an adult were taken to the hospital to be checked out. tonight for the first time, the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff general mark milley is responding to shocking comments posted online by donald trump. the former president suggested last friday that the nation's highest ranking military officer deserves to be executed for communications the general had with china during the final months of the trump administration. president trump recently said your dealings with china were so egregious, that in times gone by, the punishment would have been death. >> that's right. he said that. that's correct. >> he is suggesting you be punished by death, the former commander in chief to his former top military adviser.

>> look, i'm a soldier. i've been faithful and loyal to the constitution of the united states 44 1/2 years, and my family and i have sacrificed greatly for this country. my mother and father before them. and, you know, as much as these comments are directed at me, it's also directed at the institution of the military. and there is 2.1 million of us in uniform. and the american people can take to it the bank that all of us, every single one of us, from private to general are loyal to that constitution and will never turn our back on it, no matter if what, no matter the threats, the humiliation, no matter what. if we're willing to die for that document, if we're willing to deploy to combat, if we're willing to lose an arm, a leg, an eye to support and defend that document and protect the american people, then we're willing to live for it too. i'm not going to comment directly on those things, but i can tell you this military, this soldier, me, will never turn my back on the constitution. >> for the record, was there anything inappropriate or

treasonous about the calls you made to china? >> absolutely not, zero, none. >> it almost seems odd to ask this question, because the former commander in chief seems to be calling for your execution. are you worried about your safety? >> i've got adequate safety precautions. i wish those comments had not been made, but they were, and we'll take appropriate measures to ensure my safety and the safety of my family. >> we'll have more of an upcoming "60 minutes" episode on why general milley thought those calls to china were not only proper, but necessary to avert a war. the summer of strikes has rolled into fall with las vegas culinary worker, housekeepers and bartenders voting overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. a potential work stoppage could hurt the city's vital tourism industry. >> reporter: las vegas is known for extravagance. but behind the scenes, there are tens of thousands who cook the

meals, mix the drink, and clean the suites. they filled this arena yesterday, voting to strike. >> we're struggling. it's not easy. >> reporter: 40,000 hospitality workers are ready to walk out, claiming low pay, staffing shortages, and safety issues, including norma quinones. >> they don't care about us. all they care is making their own money. >> reporter: of the three major hotel chains negotiating, wynn and mgm released statements. mgm says it has a decades long history of bargaining successfully with the union, and calling their ongoing meetings productive. as yet another strike looms, one has officially ended. the writers guild has authorized its members to report back to work. bill maher announced he'll return friday. stephen colbert and other late night talk show hosts next week. were also learning what's in the new deal. wage increases, minimum staffing, streaming residuals and protections on the use of ai. back in las vegas, there is both

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news." >> i'm erica brown in washington. thanks for staying with us. millions of parents face a day of reckoning this weekend when emergency federal funding for child care expires. during the pandemic, congress earmarked billions to support child care centers and bring down the cost to parents. right now the costs about $10,000 per year per child. this support is ending the same day the federal government faces a possible shutdown. nikole killion reports on what is called the child care cliff. >> reporter: ashley proctor has been bringing her 2-year-old son ahmad to this maryland day-care center since he was 8 months old. >> i love the staff. my son, he loves it here. it feels like family. >> reporter: and for ashley, it's also affordable. how much would you say you spend on child care a month? >> on average about maybe 50. >> reporter: $50? wow. but that's with the need-based

scholarship which is provided through the state of maryland. about 30% of the kids at this learning center receive a similar rate, which partially comes through federal funding included in the american rescue plan. >> the motion is adopted. >> reporter: the law was passed in 2021 during the pandemic, providing $24 billion for child care providers, the largest federal investment in child care in u.s. history. but come september 30st, it's due to expire. does this keep you up at night? >> it does. the thought of losing one child, much less 30% of them, it just breaks your heart. >> reporter: patty smith has been the director of the center for nearly 30 years. >> if the funding ends, unfortunately, i don't think those parents will be able to pay our tuition. so those children will be without care. we may have to close the classrooms or hopefully not the center as a whole. >> reporter: a progressive think tank estimates the looming child

care cliff could result in the klesch of 70,000 child care programs, and more than 3.2 million children could lose their spot, costing families $9 billion in lost wages. what are the chances we go off this cliff? >> i don't think we're seeing really good signs right now. i think there is a high likelihood. >> reporter: new jersey congresswoman mikie sherrill have joined several other democratic lawmakers to co-sponsor the child care stabilization act. >> we have a child care crisis in america. >> reporter: it would continue funding at $16 billion for the next five years to keep centers open and help workers. how personal is this issue to you? >> it's incredibly personal to me. there was a time when i was looking for child care, it was costing more than my paycheck to put my children in child care. >> my wife and i, we have a 13-month-old son, we're lucky we have the resources. i have a good job that helps pay

for a it. that is $2600 a month that is almost as much as my first mortgage of the house. >> reporter: ashley wonders how much she'll have to pay with funding set to run out. >> i probably wouldn't be able to afford it. without this, my son, he wouldn't be here. it's a stressful thing to think about. >> there is a bipartisan task force that is looking ator potential legislative solutions. but there is growing concern about this child care and a potential government shutdown hitting a the same time which could hurt families and child care providers especially hard. nikole killion, cbs news, new york. former president donald trump is calling a judge in new york deranged for stripping his company of the right to do business in the state. the judge found he committed fraud of more than $2.2 billion. it could cost trump the control of trump tower and other high-end properties.

a trial is set to begin monday. scott macfarlane explains. >> reporter: the ruling comes in a lawsuit brought by letitia james. it means whether donald trump padded his books won't be an issue at trying. james is seeking $250 million against a man who staked his reputation on his self-proclaimed business success. >> claiming you have money that you do not have does not amount to the art of the deal. it's the art of the steal. >> reporter: that was fork let tirns james unveiling a civil lawsuit against president trump alleging he and family misrepresented their property values by millions for years, in order to get favorable loans and tax deals. on tuesday, a state judge sided with james, ruehli the documents clearly contained fraudulent

valuations. the judge secured trump's defense team for both his arguments rooted in a fantasy world. >> my name is donald trump, and i'm the largest real estate developer in new york. i own buildings all over the place. >> reporter: those include the sgnature trump tower. the judge found trump reported his residents there, was 30,000 square feet. ultimately, exaggerating its worth by as much as $207 million. now the judge's ruling would cancel trump and associates and business certificates in new york and require them to turn over their properties to an independent receiver. >> i don't know what i did wrong. >> reporter: in an august 2022 deposition, trump called the lawsuit a witch hunt, claimed he is repeating posts on his truth social platform last night. ricky cleman. >> you can either take a bombastic claim that the system is out to get someone, or you

can believe your own eyes as you read the facts. >> reporter: the judge also ordered sanctions against trump's lawyers, saying they showed a blatant disregard for the law by making frivolous arguments the court had previously dismissed, ordering the lawyers to pay $7500 each. the trial is stet to again in new york on monday. >> that was scott macfarlane reporting, and this is the "cbs overnight news."

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there is a grueling competition in southern europe to crown the laziest person in the country. tina kraus reports. >> reporter: a sleepy village in montenegro has opened its doors

to the lazy olympics. to compete, all these athletes need is a mattress. >> translator: i'm simply here for myself, says jovan, who is taking a break from his job in markets. "i want to prove to myself i'm capable of pushing my limits cle. his slumbering skills have kept him going, while more than a dozen others have dropped out of this snooze fest that has been run mortgage than a month. lilia says, "i've been here for 800 hours already. i'll get up when i'm bored, but i'm not sure when that will be." there is a lot riding on this restful race. the winner takes a thousand dollars prize. giordana says she is managing to hold on. as for her husband who is home with the kids, she says he tells me, you're on vacation. stay in bed and enjoy it. as time ticks away, the rules are simple. no sitting up or standing, and

just one 15-minute bathroom break every eight hours. lilia says "my brother and parents came to beg me to stop, saying they'll give me the thousand dollars. but i said there is no chance. i'm staying until the end." in a country with a reputation for being laid back, organizers say the lazy olympics are the perfect tribute. tina kraus, cbs news. >> and that's the "overnight news" for this thursday. for some of you, the news continues. for others, check back later for "cbs mornings." and follow us online any time at cbsnews.com. reporting from the nation's capital, i'm erica brown. is cbs news flash. i'm shanelle kaul in new york. the second republican presidential debate was held tonight. candidates sparred over the

economy, abortion, china, and former president donald trump's absence from the debate stage. holding an event in michigan instead. with the end of the writers strike, the focus now turns to actors. the screen actors guild and hollywood producers will resume negotiations on monday. the two sides have not met for talks since august. actors have been striking since july 14th. and the boss is still on the mend. bruce springsteen and t e street band are postponing the rest of their shows this year as springsteen continues to recover from peptic ulcer disease. for more, download the cbs r cel connected i'm shanelle kaul, cbs news, new york. tonight, the news after those bombshell bribery charges as senator bob menendez and his wife plead not guilty in federal court. the rules set by a judge about his ability to travel and the pricey bond they paid to avoid jail before the trial.

here are tonight's headlines. the powerful new jersey senator leaving the courthouse today as his calls for his resignation grow. now including the second ranking democrat in the senate. in philadelphia, this is just one of several stores still shut down after more than 100 people stole everything from iphones and shoes to clothes. >> we had tonight a bunch of criminal opportunists attempting to destroy our city. the american soldier who crossed into north korea is on his way back to the u.s. after kim jong-un expels him. how china and sweden secured travis king's release. tonight for the first time, the chairman of the joint chiefs responds to donald trump's suggestion he deserves to be executed for calls to china. >> are you worried about your safety? the nypd sees multiple 3-d printed ghost guns from inside a home day-care center. this comes just a little more

than a week after a 1-year-old died in what police believed to be a fentanyl-related overdose at another day-care center. nevada's largest labor union has voted to authorize a strike, a decision that could impact las vegas casinos. >> they're understaffing us and overworking us while they're making record profits. millions of vehicles recalled over a fire risk. what owners need to know. big news from the boss. why bruce springsteen is postponing his concerts for the rest of the year. touchdown. rubio's record ride comes to an end after a 371-day, 157-million-mile journey at the international space station. >> it's good to be home. ♪ >> announcer: this is the "cbs overnight news." we begin tonight with a scandal on capitol hill and a sitting united states senator in federal court for charges of

bribery and corruption. senator bob menendez and his wife pleading not guilty today, accused of accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars of bribes in the form of cash, gold bars, and a luxury convertible. the senator was released on $100,000 bond. his wife's set at $250,000. calls for his resignation are growing with 30 democratic senators now saying he should step down. the latest being the senate's second ranking democrat, illinois senator dick durbin. three new jersey businessmen who were also charged in the bribery scheme entered pleas of not guilty. we have a lot of news to bring you tonight, and cbs' nikole killion will start us off from outside the courthouse in lower manhattan. good evening, nikole. >> reporter: good evening, norah. senator menendez was serious and respectful in court, although at times he did crack a few smiles and con sold his wife while more of his senate colleagues abandoned him politically. new jersey senator robert

menendez arrived at federal court hand in hand with his wife nadine. the couple were in the same row as they were arraigned and pleaded not guilty to three felony charges, including conspiracy to commit bribery, fraud, and ex-portion. the senator responded, "yes, your honor" when asked if he understood the charges against him, and was ordered to surrender his personal passport. >> can you continue to serve effectively in the senate, sir? >> reporter: according to the indictment, menendez and his wife allegedly accepted bribes in the form of nearly $500,000 in cash, found in pockets of a coat bearing his name, over $100,000 in gold bars, and a $60,000 mercedes convertible in exchange for his efforts to direct federal aid and weapons sales to egypt. he is also accused of enriching a trio of business partners who also pleaded not guilty. >> i'm innocent. what's wrong with you guys? >> reporter: cbs news has learned the fbi is investigating whether egypt's intelligence

services tried to gain access to the senator through his wife. >> they will be looking to see how direct the ties were, if they exist between egyptian security, the officers and the senator, how high up in the egyptian government were these decisions being made. >> reporter: more than half of the senate democratic caucus has called on the new jersey democrat to resign, including the state junior senator cory booker. late today majority leader chuck schumer reserved judgment. >> for senators, there is a much, much higher standard. and clearly, when you read the indictment, senator menendez fell way, way below that standard. >> reporter: senator menendez plans to address senate democrats at a lunch tomorrow at the capitol. meantime, he cannot speak with congressional staff or political advisers who have knowledge of the case. his next court hearing is set for monday. norah? >> nikole killion here in new york, thank you. police near rochester, new york are investigating a deadly

crash involving a bus carrying more than 20 high school students. police say the bus collided with a toyota, killing the driver. the bus caught fire, but everyone got out safely. look at these pictures. a student and an adult were taken to the hospital to be checked out. tonight for the first time, the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff general mark milley is responding to shocking comments posted online by donald trump. the former president suggested last friday that the nation's highest ranking military officer deserves to be executed for communications the general had with china during the final months of the trump administration. president trump recently said your dealings with china were so egregious, that in times gone by, the punishment would have been death. >> that's right. he said that. that's correct. >> he is suggesting you be punished by death, the former commander in chief to his former top military adviser. >> look, i'm a soldier.

i've been faithful and loyal to the constitution of the united states 44 1/2 years, and my family and i have sacrificed greatly for this country. my mother and father before them. and, you know, as much as these comments are directed at me, it's also directed at the institution of the military. and there is 2.1 million of us in uniform. and the american people can take to it the bank that all of us, every single one of us, from private to general are loyal to that constitution and will never turn our back on it, no matter if what, no matter the threats, the humiliation, no matter what. if we're willing to die for that document, if we're willing to be deployed to combat, if we're willing to lose an arm, and leg, an eye to support and defend that document to protect the american people, then we're willing to live for it too. i'm not going to comment directly on those things, but i can tell you this military, this soldier, me, will never turn my back on the constitution. >> for the record, was there anything inappropriate or treasonous about the calls you made to china? >> absolutely not, zero, none.

>> it almost seems odd to ask this question, because the former commander in chief seems to be calling for your execution. are you worried about your safety? >> i've got adequate safety precautions. i wish those comments had not been made, but they were, and we'll take appropriate measures to ensure my safety and the safety of my family. >> we'll have more of an upcoming "60 minutes" episode on why general milley thought those calls to china were not only proper, but necessary to avert a war. there's a lot more news ahead on the "cbs overnight news."

♪ >> announcer: this is the "cbs overnight news." >> well, tonight army private travis king is back in u.s.

custody, 71 days after crossing into north korea. pyongyang deported him with help from swedish diplomats via china where u.s. officials met him before heading to a u.s. military base in south korea. cbs' elizabeth palmer has the details from tokyo. >> reporter: tonight private king is on his way home, in good spirit, according to one u.s. official and looking forward to seeing his family. king has already spoken with his mother, her spokesperson told cbs news. >> everybody is overjoyed. this is a large, very close-knit family. they have been desperately worried about him. >> we thank sweden and the people's republic of china for their assistance in facilitating that transfer. he is now on his way to the united states, and we expect him to arrive in the coming hours. >> reporter: north korea said the 23-year-old was being deported because he had illegally intruded into the territory of the dprk, claiming ill feeling against inhuman maltreatment and racial discrimination within the u.s.

army. back in july, king, seen here in the black cap, joined a tour group at the demilitarized zone and then suddenly sprinted into north korea. but that day he was supposed to be on a plane back to the u.s. to face military discipline after an assault conviction. now king is finally making that journey. and having been declared awol by the u.s. government, he may face further consequences. why north korea's leader kim jong-un decided to deport king now is a mystery, but the u.s. says there were no strings attached. >> we did not give them anything. we made no concessions as a part of securing his return. >> reporter: and norah, the fact that china played a pivotal role in private king's return is one more sign that it is committed to warming its frosty relationship with washington. >> elizabeth palmer, thank you. now to a night of chaos and violence in philadelphia. police say a large flash mob of up to 100 looters of mostly

young people swarmed stores across several neighborhoods last night, stealing merchandise and vandalizing property. cbs' meg oliver reports dozens of arrests were made. >> reporter: they were out as quickly as they got in, mobs of looters stormed more than 75 retail stores across philadelphia tuesday night, snatching anything and everything, some flaunting their stolen haul. police at this lululemon store scuffled with thieves as they ran out. and a security guard at this smashed footlocker was assaulted. >> our officers ran around the city last night, braving danger, and arresting people. so now it's time for them to pay a price for what they did. >> reporter: at least 52 people were arrested. >> whether it be individual shoplifting, shoplifting for organized retail crime groups or these flash mobs and smash and grabs, it's getting worse. >> reporter: organized retail theft today is planned and spreads fast using social media. and the easy resale of stolen

goods online often creates a scenario with high reward and low risk. >> in many states, laws have been relaxed so that there are fewer consequences to the individual who commits crimes. >> reporter: nationwide, retailers lost $112 billion last year, much of it due to theft. just this week, target announced the closure of nine stores in four states due to shoplifting, citing the safety of our team and guests. many stores also restricting access to everyday goods, keeping batteries and laundry detergent under lock and key. many of the stores robbed were closed today. some had signs like this one telling customers they will only reopen when they feel safe. philadelphia police say they will have an increased presence throughout the city tonight. norah? >> meg oliver, thank you. tonight, another new york city day care is the focus of an investigation into dangerous criminal activity. police say they discovered a

ghost gun printing operation inside a day care in east harlem. the bust comes less than two weeks after the death of a 1-year-old boy inside a center suspected of being a front for a fentanyl drug ring. cbs' jericka duncan has the new diets. >> reporter: new york city say they arrested an 18-year-old and two minors who allegedly used a home-based day-care center in this apartment building in harlem as a ghost gun lab. >> got an 18-year-old in his room, 3-d printer. he is not making robotic toys. he is making guns. >> reporter: investigators seized two printed pistols, a printed assault rifle, and an incomplete handgun, all found in an unlocked room inside the day care. >> this is a heartbreaking scenario of thinking that you dropping your child off to place of safe haven just to find out that it was a dangerous environment. >> reporter: the suspects are facing multiple charges, including illegal firearms possession and the manufacturing

of an assault weapon. the 18-year-old's mother ran the day care since 2021. it was last inspected by the city in february. this investigation comes nearly two weeks after a 1-year-old boy died and three other children were hospitalized when they were exposed to fentanyl residue inside a day-care center in the bronx. yesterday, the owner's husband was picked up by police in mexico. officials now say they will review training practices when it comes to inspecting day cares. >> who would have thought that we must add to our list of inspections, do we have 3-d printers that can print guns. >> cbs news has learned the day care was licensed to have 12 children as young as 6 weeks old. when asked if the mother of the suspect who ran that day care would face any charges, authorities would only say that the investigation is ongoing. norah? >> jericka duncan, thank you very much.

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and can't wait to see everyone next year. no word yet on makeup dates for the postponed shows. it's not too late to get your powerball ticket. the jackpot $850 million. the cash payout option would get you more than $397 million before taxes. no one has hit the jackpot since july 19th. houston we have a nasa record. we'll explain, next. astronaut frank rubio is back on earth tonight after setting a nasa record for the longest trip in space, 371 days. rubio, along with two russian cosmonauts touched down in kazakhstan at 7:17 a.m. eastern time. the mission was scheduled to last just six months aboard the international space station, but

the capsule that was supposed to take him home was damaged so his stay was extended. in all, rubio completed nearly 6,000 orbits around the earth and traveled more than 157 million miles. talk about some frequent flyer miles. and that's the "overnight news" for this thursday. for some of you, the news continues. for others, check back later for "cbs mornings." and remember, you can follow us online any time at cbsnews.com. reporting from here at the broadcast center in new york city, i'm norah o'donnell. this is cbs news flash. i'm shanelle kaul in new york. the second republican presidential debate was held tonight. candidates sparred over the economy, abortion, china, and

former president donald trump's absence from the debate stage. trump again skipped the debate, holding an event in michigan instead. with the end of the writers strike, the focus now turns to actors. the screen actors guild and hollywood producers will resume negotiations on monday. the two sides have not met for talks since august. actors have been striking since july 14th. and the boss is still on the mend. bruce springsteen and the e street band are postponing the rest of their shows this year as springsteen continues to recover from peptic ulcer disease. for more download our app on your cell phone or connected tv. i'm shanelle kaul, new york. it's thursday, september 28th, 2023. this is the "cbs morning news." debate discourse. seven gop presidential hopefuls came out swinging during last night's debate.