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Democratic leaders dismissed the White House's recent threat that a government shutdown could spur large-scale layoffs of the federal workforce as "intimidation."
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Democratic leaders dismissed the White House's recent threat that a government shutdown could spur large-scale layoffs of the federal workforce as "intimidation."
The lawsuits were filed against top election officials in California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania.
Tropical Storm Humberto was on its way toward becoming a hurricane within a day or so over the central Atlantic, the National Hurricane Center said.
The faulty engines can cause toxic fumes to leak into the aircraft cabin's air supply, posing health and safety risks to crew members and passengers.
Afghanistan's Bagram Air Base is about 1,200 miles from an old Chinese nuclear test range, but controlling the base would require the reentry of U.S. personnel into Afghanistan.
The faulty engines can cause toxic fumes to leak into the aircraft cabin's air supply, posing health and safety risks to crew members and passengers.
The Social Security Administration is transitioning to electronic payments next week after 85 years of issuing paper checks to U.S. retirees.
The London-based bank said it used a combination of classical computing and quantum computing to deliver a 34% improvement in algorithmic bond trade predictions.
As part of the settlement, Amazon will pay $1.5 billion in refunds to customers, who could receive $51 each from the payout.
When you buy online, a robot could be helping to fill your order. A behind-the-scenes look at an Amazon fulfillment center shows how they impact jobs.
Democratic leaders dismissed the White House's recent threat that a government shutdown could spur large-scale layoffs of the federal workforce as "intimidation."
The lawsuits were filed against top election officials in California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania.
Afghanistan's Bagram Air Base is about 1,200 miles from an old Chinese nuclear test range, but controlling the base would require the reentry of U.S. personnel into Afghanistan.
The National Archives admitted a technician had erred in releasing Rep. Mikie Sherill's "entire record."
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed generals and admirals, as well as some of their staff, from around the world to come to Quantico, Virginia, next week.
Maria Branyas Morera once posted on social media about her love for yogurt, saying it "gives life," and hers was a long one.
The faulty engines can cause toxic fumes to leak into the aircraft cabin's air supply, posing health and safety risks to crew members and passengers.
While sexually transmitted disease rates for U.S. adults fell last year, syphilis in newborns continued to rise, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Lice cannot hop, jump or fly. The most common way to get lice is through head-to-head contact with someone who already has them, according to experts.
Sprout Organics is expanding a recall of its sweet potato, apple and spinach pouches, due to potentially elevated lead levels.
Maria Branyas Morera once posted on social media about her love for yogurt, saying it "gives life," and hers was a long one.
Clashes between rival drug gangs claimed at least 10 lives in the second deadly riot in an Ecuadoran prison in days, police said.
Poland's Andrzej Bargiel became the first climber to ski down the world's highest mountain without supplemental oxygen, his team said.
"The woman in pink" case dates back to July 2005, when a body was found by a road in a small town in Barcelona.
The seizure by two navy ships followed a tip-off by anti-drug and maritime intelligence authorities and British police, authorities said.
Billy Crudup discusses his career, what's in store for Cory Ellison in the latest season of "The Morning Show" and more.
Billy Crudup says role as network executive Cory Ellison in "The Morning Show"was an unexpected late-career gift.
As the Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers prepare to face off in Dublin, the NFL's first regular season game at Croke Park will spotlight more than football. Through the "Chefs on Road" program, Irish dishes are being shared with fans in the U.S., while American classics from Minnesota and Pittsburgh head overseas, bringing a unique cultural exchange to game day.
The new documentary "Bodyguard of Lies" from See It Now Studios looks back at America's 20-year war in Afghanistan, featuring testimony from government insiders and newly released footage. John Sopko, the former Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" for more.
Billy Crudup talks to Anthony Mason about his Emmy-winning turn as Cory Ellison in "The Morning Show," how risk-taking shaped his career and why he never expected such a role at this stage of his life.
The London-based bank said it used a combination of classical computing and quantum computing to deliver a 34% improvement in algorithmic bond trade predictions.
How can artificial intelligence combat the climate crisis without contributing to it? Himanshu Gupta, CEO and co-founder of ClimateAI, a company that uses artificial intelligence to help businesses adapt their food and water supply chains, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Human plate umpires will still call balls and strikes, but teams can challenge two calls per game and get additional appeals in extra innings.
For the first time in its history, WIRED is dedicating an issue to politics, citing concerns about the tech industry's alignment with President Trump. Katie Drummond, the magazine's global editorial director, explains what this shift means for Silicon Valley and for readers.
Scientist and professor Justin Gregg joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new book, "Human-ish: What Talking to Your Cat or Naming Your Car Reveals About the Uniquely Human Need to Humanize." He explains why we talk to pets, name objects, and even connect with inflatable tube men — and what that reveals about human nature.
The new find was possibly 23 feet long and hailed from a mysterious group of dinosaurs called megaraptorans.
Vibrio vulnificus is a bacteria that occurs in warm coastal waters and can be contracted through raw seafood or open wounds.
Scientists have discovered prehistoric insects preserved in amber in South America for the first time.
A new study on chimpanzees in Uganda and Côte d'Ivoire supports a theory that humans may have inherited a taste for alcohol from primate ancestors.
The Dallas Immigration and Customs Enforcement office where a shooting occurred Wednesday had previously received threats, CBS News has learned. Nicole Sganga reports.
Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Todd Lyons spoke to CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez shortly after a shooter targeted an ICE facility in Texas. Lyons said he is examining and reevaluating protocols for operations and facilities across the country after the attack.
More details are emerging about the suspected shooter connected to Wednesday's attack at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas, Texas. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports.
Clashes between rival drug gangs claimed at least 10 lives in the second deadly riot in an Ecuadoran prison in days, police said.
Disgraced music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is back in court ahead of his sentencing. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Sagittarius B2, a massive molecular cloud near the center of the Milky Way, is densely packed with stars and complex magnetic fields.
A SpaceX rocket lifted off Wednesday from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, carrying NASA's Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe, or IMAP.
NASA on Monday introduced its 10 newest astronaut candidates. They represent America's future in space, wherever in the cosmos that leads. Mark Strassmann has more.
The new selection of NASA astronauts will spend two years in training before becoming eligible for flight assignments.
The capture by the International Space Station's robot arm came a day late because of an unexpected, but now resolved, software issue.
A retrospective look at the actor, director, producer, and founder of the Sundance Institute.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
President Trump on Thursday said he was "very disappointed" with Russian President Vladimir Putin over Russia's war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump is expected to sign a deal to put American companies and investors in charge of the app's U.S. operations. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
In the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk assassination, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican, called for unity and civility. It was an unexpected message delivered by an unexpected messenger at a time when political violence in America is on the rise. 60 Minutes, Sunday.
Billy Crudup discusses his career, what's in store for Cory Ellison in the latest season of "The Morning Show" and more.
The Dallas Immigration and Customs Enforcement office where a shooting occurred Wednesday had previously received threats, CBS News has learned. Nicole Sganga reports.
Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Todd Lyons spoke to CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez shortly after a shooter targeted an ICE facility in Texas. Lyons said he is examining and reevaluating protocols for operations and facilities across the country after the attack.
Billy Crudup discusses his career, what's in store for Cory Ellison in the latest season of "The Morning Show" and more.
Billy Crudup says role as network executive Cory Ellison in "The Morning Show"was an unexpected late-career gift.
When you buy online, a robot could be helping to fill your order. A behind-the-scenes look at an Amazon fulfillment center shows how they impact jobs.
As the Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers prepare to face off in Dublin, the NFL's first regular season game at Croke Park will spotlight more than football. Through the "Chefs on Road" program, Irish dishes are being shared with fans in the U.S., while American classics from Minnesota and Pittsburgh head overseas, bringing a unique cultural exchange to game day.
As part of a new entry-exit system, visitors traveling to most European countries will have to provide four fingerprints and a facial photo at a self-operated kiosk. The information will be stored for three years, with the photo being used for ID verification on later visits.
A state program pays cranberry farmers to turn unproductive bogs back into wetlands.
As cranberry prices fall due to global competition, and costs increase due to labor issues, higher utility costs and extreme weather, cranberry farmers like Jarrod Rhodes are part of the Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration's Cranberry Bog Program that pays farmers to turn unproductive bogs back into wetlands. CBS Boston Meteorologist Jacob Wycoff reports.
The Justice Department is nearing a decision to seek an indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, accusing him of lying to Congress five years ago. Nancy Cordes has more.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa told CBS News that Israel's actions put "the interests of the U.S. and its strategic allies at risk."
A social media quote that's been circulating for years offers a reminder that the American Dream for many can simply mean the ability to give generously to others. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
In the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk assassination, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican, called for unity and civility. It was an unexpected message delivered by an unexpected messenger at a time when political violence in America is on the rise. 60 Minutes, Sunday.
60 Minutes' 58th season features reporting on war zones, free speech and AI. Correspondents visit natural wonders, including Everest base camp. Tune in Sundays, after football, on CBS and Paramount+.
The University of Austin, or UATX, is teaching its inaugural class of 92 college students. The school, with its focus on free speech, has been labeled by some as "anti-woke."
Scientists are hoping to use genetic engineering to reduce the transmission of Lyme disease. The scientists' target is not the deer or the ticks often associated with the disease; it's wild mice.
First, a look at UATX: the college advocating for free speech. Then, a report on mouse DNA and the fight against Lyme disease. And, inside the monarch butterfly migration mystery.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, French President Emmanuel Macron and IBM vice chairman Gary Cohn join Margaret Brennan.
Gary Cohn, IBM vice chair and director of the National Economic Council in the first Trump term, said for companies in a "very difficult environment," cutting down on the cost of labor is "the one lever they can pull."
As world leaders prepare to meet in New York this week for the United Nations General Assembly with the war in the Middle East at the top of the agenda, Israel warned Palestinians remaining in Gaza City to leave — although the transport can cost thousands. Seth Doane reports from Tel Aviv.
Missed the second half of the show? French President Emmanuel Macron joins.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Gary Cohn, IBM vice chairman and former director of the U.S. National Economic Council, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 21, 2025.
We leave you this last Sunday of summer with piping plovers nesting on Higgins Beach in Maine. Videographer: Mauricio Handler.
As the Jewish calendar marks Rosh Hashanah, Rabbi Angela Buchdahl offers a message to us all about commemorating the New Year.
As the Jewish calendar marks Rosh Hashanah, Rabbi Angela Buchdahl says our nation can collectively benefit from commemorating the New Year much as the individual does: by returning to the best in ourselves, and turning to goodness, compassion and generosity.
In this web exclusive, the rapper and singer known as Doja Cat talks with Michelle Miller about her new album "Vie" (to be released Sept. 26). She also discusses her social media presence and admits she is "a bit of an oversharer."
The 29-year-old Grammy-winner known as Doja Cat is once again mixing up her look and her sound. She talks with Michelle Miller about her new album, "Vie" (to be released Sept. 26); how she was inspired to create music while growing up in an ashram; and how this "rapper that makes pop music" doesn't cut herself a break.
True crime. Real justice. To miss it would be a crime.
American Amanda Knox followed her dream when she moved to Perugia, Italy, to study abroad and learn Italian. But that dream turned into a nightmare just weeks after her arrival when her roommate was found murdered.
Devastated after the FBI bows out of the case, the family of a man who vanished from a cruise ship in 2005 vows to fight for answers
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
In an interview with "48 Hours," Linda Stermer maintains she doesn't know how the fatal fire at her Michigan home started and that running over her husband with the family's van after he escaped the burning home was purely an accident.
The NYPD says it has saved more than 200 people with a program that uses drones to canvass moving trains for subway surfers.
Despite the destruction from Hurricane Helene, John Saunby saw pieces worth salvaging and decided to use the debris to build a new home.
After Hurricane Helene slammed the Southeast U.S. in 2024, homes in Western North Carolina were damaged beyond repair. But one resident saw the value of the old wooden debris and decided to build something new from the rubble.
President Trump warned Friday that he may go after more television networks following ABC's decision to pull late-night host Jimmy Kimmel off air for comments he made about the response to Charlie Kirk's death.
Chef Samir Mohammad and his wife, Rachel, are bringing big time flavor to the small town of Noblesville, Indiana, with 9th Street Bistro, their tiny-but-mighty restaurant with a rotating menu that highlights fresh and local ingredients.
Tony Dokoupil reports on Sunday night's memorial service for Charlie Kirk, held before a capacity crowd at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
Parents are hearing mixed messages from federal and state officials when it comes to vaccines, and that's having a real impact inside doctors offices. Cristian Benavides has more.
The United Kingdom, Canada and Australia officially recognized Palestine as a state Sunday, a move that has long been opposed by the U.S. and Israel. More countries are expected to do the same this week as world leaders gather in New York for the U.N. General Assembly. Seth Doane in Tel Aviv has more.
President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and several others remembered Charlie Kirk at a memorial service in Arizona that was attended by thousands. Kris Van Cleave has more.
President Trump is demanding that the Justice Department go after his political rivals following a shakeup in the U.S. Attorney's Office in Eastern Virginia. Willie James Inman reports.
When tech billionaires were given a front row-seat at the latest presidential inauguration — and the world's richest man gained unprecedented power over federal agencies — questions about the growing influence of today's tycoons took center stage. Is America in a new Gilded Age, or is this just the latest chapter in its struggle to balance wealth, power and democracy?
The economy and immigration are two of the biggest issues on the minds of Americans, but we rarely get a look behind the scenes to see how these key forces in American life intersect. CBS News Race & Culture and CBS Reports reveal the connection between immigration and food prices by following the journey of the people, both legal and undocumented, bringing America's milk to market.
Los Angeles is home to one of the largest populations of Jews in the world, and one of the largest populations of Muslims in America. For almost two decades, a group there has been trying to build bonds between these two communities, but the attack of Oct. 7, 2023 and its aftermath are putting that mission to the test. CBS Reports and CBS News Race and Culture examine these challenges and explore how the next generation may hold the key to forging paths to unity amid adversity.
Americans are among the world's biggest consumers of ultra-processed foods, which comprise more than half of an average adult’s diet and two-thirds of a child’s. As technology continues to accelerate innovations in additives, chemicals and food products, U.S. regulators are struggling to keep up. CBS Reports examines why ultra-processed foods have become so pervasive in the American diet, and what filling the gaps in federal regulation can do to ensure Americans are fed and healthy.
As America grapples with an escalating plastic crisis, the city of Houston, ExxonMobil and other partners announced a new program that promised to recycle nearly all of the city's plastic waste. However, after two years, the program has yet to fully materialize. Critics argue that the evidence suggests it never will. And yet, the company envisions similar programs in other American cities. CBS Reports and Inside Climate News investigate whether this proposed solution to our plastic recycling crisis is indeed too good to be true.
Merriam-Webster announced a rare update to its dictionaries that will include more than 5,000 new words like "cold brew," "farm-to-table," "rizz" and "dad bod." CBS News' Errol Barnett reports.
Jimmy Kimmel's return to TV has gone viral despite some ABC affiliates choosing not to air his late-night show. Kerry Flynn, a media reporter for Axios, joins "CBS News Mornings" with more.
Federal prosecutors are nearing a decision on potentially seeking an indictment against former FBI Director James Comey, one of President Trump's political foes, multiple sources familiar tell CBS News. Scott MacFarlane has more.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address the United Nations General Assembly on Friday. This comes as more countries move to recognize a Palestinian state, and as the Trump administration continues to push for a ceasefire with Hamas. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
The White House has instructed federal agencies to prepare for potential mass layoffs if the government shuts down. CBS News' Taurean Small reports from Capitol Hill.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly Wednesday. The meeting comes one day after President Trump appeared to shift his language regarding the war in Ukraine. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.
It's Climate Week in New York City. The annual event partners with the United Nations Global Assembly and brings together business, political and civil leaders from around the world to collaborate on climate action and police. Bill Ritter, former governor of Colorado, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
At least one person is dead and two more are injured after a man opened fire on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in Dallas on Wednesday. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez sat down with acting ICE director Todd Lyons to discuss.
The Department of Homeland Security said at least one person was killed and two others were injured after a gunman opened fire on an ICE field office in Dallas Wednesday. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
Nancy Chen reports on a deadly shooting at an ICE facility in Texas and the impact of robot umpires heading to Major League Baseball.
The new Paramount+ documentary "Bodyguard of Lies" highlights the efforts across four presidential administrations to conceal the challenges the U.S. faced during the Afghanistan War. John Sopko, who served as the special inspector general for Afghanistan reconstruction under former President Barack Obama, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
South Carolina's next gubernatorial election is more than a year away, but it's already gearing up to be an extremely competitive race. Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, who is one of the several Republicans vying for the role, joins "The Takeout" to discuss her bid.
A gunman opened fire at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas, Texas, on Wednesday, killing at least one and critically injuring two others. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez spoke with acting ICE Director Todd Lyons about the attack.
In his address to the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Russia wants to expand the war beyond Ukraine. CBS News reporter Olivia Gazis has more.
The Republicans' narrow majority in the House of Representatives became a bit tighter on Tuesday night after Democrat Adelita Grijalva won the special election for the Arizona House seat previously held by her late father, Raúl. Grijalva joins "The Takeout" to discuss what she hopes to tackle once sworn in.
A video store owner in Idaho makes sure his most loyal customer, a woman with Down Syndrome, doesn't miss his store after he decided to close his shop. Plus, more heartwarming news.
David Begnaud remembers the late Judge Frank Caprio, who was known for his compassion in the courtroom. Plus, a California family gains a new surrogate grandmother. Find out how this blended family came to be.
A group of lucky basketball players get a chance to play on Michael Jordan's home court inside his former house. A family decides to move to a remote island and Steve Hartman explains why. Plus, more heartwarming stories.
Mark Strassmann explores the ever-growing popularity of astrology. David Begnaud catches up with a 12-year-old businessman who is using his company to give back to his church. Plus, more heartwarming news.
Two young girls from a small, remote town in Scotland want others to see how small but mighty they are – and so is their school. Despite only having two students, the girls say the school is worth it and are fighting to keep it running. Plus, more good news stories.
Chef Samir Mohammad and his wife, Rachel, are bringing big time flavor to the small town of Noblesville, Indiana, with 9th Street Bistro, their tiny-but-mighty restaurant with a rotating menu that highlights fresh and local ingredients.
We meet husband and wife duos who have created their dream restaurants together. We visit an eatery in New York City where authentic Vietnamese fare is served, and we take a trip to Mexico City to learn how one couple has created dishes inspired by Mexican, African and Southeast Asian flavors. Watch these stories and more on The Dish.
Scott Bacon is determined to put Baltimore on the culinary map. Bacon, known for his globally inspired and locally sourced cuisine, is the first Black executive chef at the highly acclaimed restaurant Magdalena, inside the city's historic Ivy Hotel. Michelle Miller has more.
We visit the Lone Star State, where four restaurants in Houston are making waves with their flavors. We visit a chef who went on a one-hundred day journey through all twenty-nine Indian states to perfect his recipes, and we meet a powerhouse chef and restaurateur who’s opened multiple restaurants in the five years he’s lived in Houston. Watch these stories and more on The Dish.
Russ & Daughters is a New York institution, and on this episode of "The Dish," learn how three generations have kept the doors open for more than 100 years.