Anderson Cooper's farewell to 60 Minutes
In a heartfelt sign-off, Cooper reflects on the stories, risks, adventures, and human connections that defined his two decades with television's most iconic newsmagazine.
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America's untapped rare earth source: Its trash
One untapped resource to meet the rising need for rare earth elements: recycling what's already been used.
How the Savannah Bananas celebrate foster families
The exhibition baseball league Banana Ball focuses on entertaining people of all ages – including "Bananas Foster," a nonprofit that honors foster families.
Searching for Cambodia's stolen crown jewels
Crowns and precious jewels believed to have been worn by ancient Khmer royalty were tracked down to an unlikely place: a pub parking lot outside London.
How wildlife photographer Chris Fallows captures the natural world
Photographer Chris Fallows, known for his dramatic photos of great white sharks breaching the water near Cape Town, South Africa, shared the stories behind his astonishing images of wildlife, from elephants and cheetahs to humpback whales and lions.
Documenting the horrors of Mauthausen concentration camp
At 22, Army medic LeRoy "Pete" Petersohn helped liberate the Nazi concentration camp Mauthausen and documented its horrors in a letter home, testimony his son says Petersohn felt compelled to record for history.
Daughter's words inspire parents to embrace life
Gracie Muehlberger, a 15-year-old student killed in the 2019 Saugus High School shooting, wrote a journal entry that inspired a mantra for her surviving parents Bryan and Cindy Muehlberger.
How Boston Dynamics upgraded the Atlas robot
Atlas, a humanoid robot made by robotics company Boston Dynamics, was upgraded from a version 60 Minutes saw in 2021 with joints that can fully rotate and hands that can grip a variety of objects.
Lamine Yamal: The face of "new Spain"
As Spain's soccer prodigy steps into the global spotlight, he stays rooted in his multi-dimensional heritage.
Lamine Yamal's extended 60 Minutes interview in Spanish
In 2025, Spanish soccer star Lamine Yamal sat down with 60 Minutes correspondent Jon Wertheim to talk about his love for soccer, the World Cup, and the pressure of playing on the world stage.
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Inside the world of Banana Ball
Savannah Bananas owner Jesse Cole dreamed of making baseball livelier and more fun. Now the team is taking its dances, acrobatics, and trick plays to sold-out stadiums across the U.S.
London's cabbies skeptical about robotaxis
London black cab drivers, who are required to memorize thousands of streets to get their license, are being tested in a new way. Several companies are trying to bring robotaxis to the city's streets.
The only active rare earth mine in the U.S.
The Trump administration is working with a U.S. company to challenge China's dominance over rare earth elements. The metals are essential for components in smartphones, robotics, fighter jets, and drones.
London's cabbies memorize 25,000 streets. But will robotaxis overtake them?
London black cab drivers, who are required to memorize thousands of streets to get their license, are being tested in a new way. Several companies are trying to bring robotaxis to the city's streets.
Pentagon works with U.S. rare earths company to counter China's dominance
The Trump administration is working with a U.S. company to challenge China's dominance over rare earth elements. The metals are essential for components in smartphones, robotics, fighter jets, and drones.
Bringing wackiness to baseball has been a home run for the Savannah Bananas
Savannah Bananas owner Jesse Cole dreamed of making baseball livelier and more fun. Now the team is taking its dances, acrobatics, and trick plays to sold-out stadiums across the U.S.
American icons reflect on the ideals the U.S. was founded on
Leaders in the arts, science and business, including Sundar Pichai, Jamie Lee Curtis, Katie Ledecky and Ken Burns shared their reflections on America.
Cambodia tracking down looted antiquities
Looters stole thousands of priceless artifacts from religious sites across Cambodia. An American lawyer is working with the country to bring them home.
Prediction market bets on war defy odds
Prediction market users are profiting from bets on war. Analysts say suspiciously timed bets, and the high win rates of wagers on military outcomes , are likely signs of insider trading.
How stolen Cambodian artifacts ended up in American museums
Looters stole thousands of priceless artifacts from religious sites across Cambodia. An American lawyer is working with the country to bring them home
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Fetterman tells those who backed Platner to "sit it out" on a possible replacement
Sen. John Fetterman condemned his colleagues who continued backing Graham Platner amid a string of scandals.
Navy identifies missing sailor after Arabian Sea emergency landing
Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao said he has directed that Cmdr. Gabriel Edwards be posthumously promoted to his selected rank of captain.
U.S. launches strikes against Iran over attacks on 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has over the past two days attacked three commercial vessels that were traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.
Ford recalls 177,000 vehicles over faulty wiper, drivetrain and other issues
A slew of Ford recalls affects some new and used Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and Explorer Hybrid vehicles, according to a federal safety watchdog.
Judge rejects DOJ's attempt to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County
A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Department of Justice cannot have access to personal information for every person who worked during the 2020 election in Georgia's Fulton County.
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Ford recalls 177,000 vehicles over faulty wiper, drivetrain and other issues
A slew of Ford recalls affects some new and used Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and Explorer Hybrid vehicles, according to a federal safety watchdog.
USPS raising the price of a Forever stamp starting on Sunday
The cost of a first-class Forever stamp has climbed 41% since 2021, and postal officials have signaled they want prices to rise even more.
Nara Organics infant formula linked to another case of botulism
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
Walmart cuts prices on thousands of items, including beef and soda
President Trump praised Walmart and said the lower prices are the result of "my Administration's request to celebrate our great Country's 250th birthday."
Toyota, in $3.6 billion move, shifting Tacoma production to Texas from Mexico
Toyota is shifting most production of its midsize Tacoma pickup truck from Mexico to the U.S. as part of a $3.6 billion investment in its Texas plant.
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U.S. rescinds waiver permitting Iranian oil sales after Iranian attacks on tankers
The Trump administration has revoked a waiver that allowed Iranian oil sales, a key source of revenue for the regime, after Iran attacked three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Fetterman tells those who backed Platner to "sit it out" on a possible replacement
Sen. John Fetterman condemned his colleagues who continued backing Graham Platner amid a string of scandals.
U.S. launches strikes against Iran over attacks on 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has over the past two days attacked three commercial vessels that were traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.
Judge rejects DOJ's attempt to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County
A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Department of Justice cannot have access to personal information for every person who worked during the 2020 election in Georgia's Fulton County.
Here's how Democrats could pick a new Maine Senate nominee if Platner drops out
Democrats have a brief window of time to replace Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on the ballot if he drops out of the race amid a sexual assault allegation.
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Nara Organics infant formula linked to another case of botulism
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
Switching to a cheaper health plan delayed a man's access to vital medicine
A Florida man thought he had carefully planned for a seamless switch between health plans. It was anything but.
"Very unhealthy" pollution levels recorded in D.C. after July 4th fireworks
A "purple" air quality alert was issued for Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas, on Sunday, meaning pollution reached levels considered "very unhealthy."
1 symptom leads to dad's cancer diagnosis: "I was like, 'Wait, what?'"
Eric Dillon thought the pain in his shoulder was a minor injury. It took two years to get the real answer.
Why tick season is expected to be worse than normal
The CDC is reporting the highest rate of emergency room visits from tick bites since 2017 in many parts of the U.S.
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U.S. rescinds waiver permitting Iranian oil sales after Iranian attacks on tankers
The Trump administration has revoked a waiver that allowed Iranian oil sales, a key source of revenue for the regime, after Iran attacked three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Navy identifies missing sailor after Arabian Sea emergency landing
Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao said he has directed that Cmdr. Gabriel Edwards be posthumously promoted to his selected rank of captain.
U.S. launches strikes against Iran over attacks on 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has over the past two days attacked three commercial vessels that were traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.
Mexico probing possible U.S. violation in drug lord capture: "Someone lied"
Mexico said it is investigating whether its sovereignty was violated by the United States in the 2024 capture of drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.
Rahm Emanuel expected to say Israel needs "significant changes" in speech
Rahm Emanuel is viewed as a potential Democratic presidential candidate and has been a longtime defender of Israel.
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Prince Harry loses long legal battle against U.K. tabloid publisher
Prince Harry has lost his case against the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday tabloids, with the top U.K. court dismissing claims of illegal information gathering.
Common on starring in "Silo" series
Common speaks to "CBS Mornings" about starring in the series "Silo," which is back for a third season. The Oscar, Emmy and Grammy Award winner reveals what drew him to his character. He also discusses recent performances, including at the BET Awards and the opening of the Obama Presidential Center.
Sophie Chen Keller reads "Little Wonder"
Oprah Winfrey selected "Little Wonder" by acclaimed author Sophie Chen Keller as her latest book club pick. Keller reads an excerpt from her novel about an extraordinary journey of hope and love.
Details emerge of Swift-Kelce wedding
The highly anticipated wedding between pop superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs Pro Bowler Travis Kelce took place at Madison Square Garden on Friday. Page Six senior reporter Carlos Greer joins with the emerging details.
AI actor Tilly Norwood set to star in first feature film
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
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Satellites search for wildfires from space
FireSat satellites, equipped with specialized cameras and imaging software, are helping detect wildfires from space. Muon Space CEO Jonny Dyer explains how the satellites could help firefighting efforts.
Microsoft to cut more than 3,000 jobs from ailing Xbox unit
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Why U.S. initially restricted Anthropic AI models
The Trump administration has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's most advanced artificial intelligence models, Fable and Mythos, after weeks of negotiations over national security concerns. CNET Editor-in-Chief David Katzmaier joins to discuss.
White House lifted AI limits, Anthropic says
Tech giant Anthropic says that the federal government has now removed restrictions from its robust Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models. Axios reporter Madison Mills has more on artificial intelligence regulation.
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2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
The American innovation that made millions of others possible
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
New White House UFO panel chair speaks out
The White House appointed former Harvard University astronomer Avi Loeb to lead its new panel on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as UAPs and UFOs. Loeb shares his enthusiasm for his new role.
3 futurists predict what America will be like in the centuries ahead
From space to healthcare and artificial intelligence, what could the next 250 years of the United States look like?
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New video of alleged Kirk murder suspect
Prosecutors revealed new video from the moments before and after the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Carter Evans reports from Utah with details on the pretrial hearing there on Tuesday.
Former Bucknell football coach charged
Two years after the death of an 18-year-old football player at Bucknell University in Pennsylvania, the team's former strength and conditioning coach has been hit with felony charges, including aggravated hazing and involuntary manslaughter. Mark Strassmann reports.
Mexico probing possible U.S. violation in drug lord capture: "Someone lied"
Mexico said it is investigating whether its sovereignty was violated by the United States in the 2024 capture of drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect in court
Charlie Kirk's alleged killer, Tyler Robinson, is back in a Utah court for a preliminary hearing. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more details.
Ex-college hoops star accused of posing as other people in $2.2M scam
Kerr Kriisa posed as other people and falsely claimed he and his family urgently needed money to deal with an emergency, the indictment says.
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
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Celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Former Make-A-Wish kid inspires others
Just a couple of weeks after Kai Rackley got his wings as a first officer for United Airlines, he got a chance to meet a group of kids a lot like he used to be. Tony Dokoupil has the story about the magic of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
New video of alleged Kirk murder suspect
Prosecutors revealed new video from the moments before and after the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Carter Evans reports from Utah with details on the pretrial hearing there on Tuesday.
What happens if a lawmaker takes a long absence?
Senate GOP leaders say they've spoken to Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, who has been hospitalized for more than three weeks. USA Today Washington bureau chief Susan Page joins to discuss.
Engineer on unstable Manhattan building
People were forced to evacuate several buildings in Midtown Manhattan on Tuesday morning after bricks started falling from a construction site. CBS News national correspondent Lilia Luciano reports. Then, Anil Agrawal, chair and professor of structural engineering at the City College of New York, joins with analysis.
Timeline of latest U.S. strikes on Iran
U.S. Central Command said it launched strikes against Iran on Tuesday after tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has the details.