Trump launches Board of Peace, Zelenskyy announces U.S.-Russia-Ukraine talks
President Trump signed the founding charter of his Board of Peace without major U.S. allies on Thursday then met with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy.
Jack Smith defends handling of Trump probes in first public testimony
Jack Smith, the former special counsel who oversaw two criminal investigations into President Trump during the Biden administration, testified publicly for the first time.
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The Justice Dept. suggested independent journalist Don Lemon could be charged after he was seen in video of a protest inside a church in St. Paul on Sunday.
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Heavy snow, ice and brutal cold are expected to make this winter storm a potentially life-threatening weather event for 35 states.
OMB seeks list of federal funding for 14 blue states and D.C., documents show
The Office of Management and Budget is seeking data about federal funding to 14 states and localities led by Democrats, including information from universities, and nonprofits within those states.
Trump sues JPMorgan Chase, Jamie Dimon for $5B, alleging "political" debanking
JPMorgan Chase says President Trump's lawsuit "has no merit."
Microsoft investigating outage affecting Microsoft 365, Outlook
Microsoft services are down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector.
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President Trump's plan for a missile defense system, which he's called the "Golden Dome for America," could include an installation in Greenland.
Arkansas resident claims $1.8 billion jackpot, opts for cash payout
The winner chose to remain anonymous, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery said, and sought legal and financial advice before coming forward.
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Oscar nominations for 2026 announced. See the full list of nominees here.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
House votes to repeal law allowing senators to sue for $500,000, jamming Senate
The House approved an amendment to a must-pass funding package that would repeal a controversial provision that allows senators to sue for $500,000.
Accused crime boss "El Botox" arrested in murder of lime growers' leader
Officials said there were 11 arrest orders for "El Botox" for extortion and homicide. He was accused of attacking authorities with explosives.
Trump officials predict a 2026 economic boom. Here's what experts say.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick predicts that first-quarter economic growth will heat up to 5%. But sustaining that pace won't be easy, economists say.
Hiker who kept climbing California mountain after friend turned back found dead
A hiker who kept climbing California's Mount Whitney after a fellow hiker turned around has been found dead, according to a volunteer group.
Body of swimmer found months after vanishing during race
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Ex-DEA agent learns fate for aiding drug traffickers: "Little dark secret"
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The celebrated Sundance Film Festival, opening Thursday in Park City, Utah, includes films starring Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen and Charli XCX, plus a wide range of documentaries.
Murders plummeted more than 20% in U.S. in 2025, study shows
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Trump Heads to Davos to Take Greenland
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What's in Trump's "ultimate long-term deal" on Greenland?
Trump dropped threats to seize Greenland by force and hit allies who oppose a U.S. takeover with tariffs, claiming a deal will give the U.S. what it needs.
House to vote on final funding measures ahead of shutdown deadline
The House is set to vote Thursday on the remaining bills to fund the government as the deadline to avoid another shutdown nears.
Sen. Klobuchar takes first step in run for Minn. governor, source says
Sen. Amy Klobuchar has made the first steps in a Minnesota gubernatorial campaign, a source close to the senator tells WCCO.
House takes up latest war powers resolution to block Trump in Venezuela
The vote comes a week after the White House peeled off GOP support for a similar measure in the Senate.
FCC says TV talk shows must offer equal time to political candidates
The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.
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Elon Musk says at Davos that robots will one day outnumber people
The billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, in his first appearance at Davos, framed AI and robotics as the best way to raise people's standard of living.
Airlines issue travel waivers ahead of winter storm
Airlines are waiving change fees, but passengers are limited in terms of when and where they can rebook travel.
General Motors to move Buick Envision SUV production from China to U.S.
GM and other automakers have committed to expand their U.S. manufacturing since the Trump administration imposed tariffs on foreign-made vehicles.
Trump administration expects the economy to roar this year. Here's why.
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A financial adviser in Georgia, Todd Burkhalter, has pleaded guilty in a Ponzi scheme that bilked more than 2,000 people out of $380 million, federal authorities say.
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U.S. moving ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq
The U.S. is moving ISIS detainees in the Middle East after a prison break. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
Raskin on claims against Smith
Rep. Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, slammed claims by some Republicans against former special counsel Jack Smith during a hearing on probes into President Trump.
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President Trump signed the inaugural charter for his "Board of Peace" in Davos, Switzerland, during the World Economic Forum. CBS News' Natalie Brand and Ramy Inocencio report as Mr. Trump claims he made progress on Greenland.
2026 Oscar nominations explained
The 2026 Oscar nominations have been announced, and "Sinners" has 16 chances to win. Fandango's Erik Davis breaks down what to expect.
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Video sheds light on Border Patrol shooting
Chicago teacher's assistant Marimar Martinez was shot by a U.S. Border Patrol agent in October. Martinez's lawyer showed 60 Minutes new video that he said contradicts the Department of Homeland Security's claim that Border Patrol agents were "boxed in" by Martinez and other vehicles.
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Jennifer Lawrence took an unconventional path to Hollywood. The Oscar-winning actress dropped out of middle school to pursue acting and by 21 was headlining major motion pictures. 60 Minutes met the fiercely independent star in 2018.
Suni Williams on the view of U.S. from orbit
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Microsoft investigating outage affecting Microsoft 365, Outlook
Microsoft services are down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector.
OMB seeks list of federal funding for 14 blue states and D.C., documents show
The Office of Management and Budget is seeking data about federal funding to 14 states and localities led by Democrats, including information from universities, and nonprofits within those states.
General Motors to move Buick Envision SUV production from China to U.S.
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar has made the first steps in a Minnesota gubernatorial campaign, a source close to the senator tells WCCO.
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Magistrate judge rejects charges against Don Lemon over church protest
The Justice Dept. suggested independent journalist Don Lemon could be charged after he was seen in video of a protest inside a church in St. Paul on Sunday.
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Trump sues JPMorgan Chase, Jamie Dimon for $5B, alleging "political" debanking
JPMorgan Chase says President Trump's lawsuit "has no merit."
Airlines issue travel waivers ahead of winter storm
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Elon Musk says at Davos that robots will one day outnumber people
The billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, in his first appearance at Davos, said Tesla could start selling its Optimus robots next year.
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The Office of Management and Budget is seeking data about federal funding to 14 states and localities led by Democrats, including information from universities, and nonprofits within those states.
Trump sues JPMorgan Chase, Jamie Dimon for $5B, alleging "political" debanking
JPMorgan Chase says President Trump's lawsuit "has no merit."
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The House approved an amendment to a must-pass funding package that would repeal a controversial provision that allows senators to sue for $500,000.
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Loss of measles-free status would be "cost of doing business," new CDC deputy says
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An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
Tylenol not linked to autism, new study shows
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
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Study finds no link between Tylenol and autism
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
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Accused crime boss "El Botox" arrested in murder of lime growers' leader
Officials said there were 11 arrest orders for "El Botox" for extortion and homicide. He was accused of attacking authorities with explosives.
Elon Musk says at Davos that robots will one day outnumber people
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House takes up latest war powers resolution to block Trump in Venezuela
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Five months after Nikolai Svechnikov went missing, authorities confirmed a body was found with "no head, no feet and no arms."
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Jessica Williams talks new "Shrinking" season
Jessica Williams joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the upcoming season of "Shrinking," which follows a therapist as he navigates life after the loss of his wife. She talks about her character, how her own mental health helps shape the role, and working with Michael J. Fox and Harrison Ford.
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The celebrated Sundance Film Festival, opening Thursday in Park City, Utah, includes films starring Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen and Charli XCX, plus a wide range of documentaries.
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Microsoft investigating outage affecting Microsoft 365, Outlook
Microsoft services are down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector.
Snapchat's parent company settles lawsuit
Snapchat's parent company, Snap Inc., settled a lawsuit surrounding allegations of social media addiction burdening users. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
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YouTube looks to get rid of fake AI videos
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Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
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Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
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ICE memo on searches without judicial warrant
A whistleblower complaint revealed that an internal ICE memo authorizes officers to enter homes in some instances without a judicial warrant. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains.
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Officials said there were 11 arrest orders for "El Botox" for extortion and homicide. He was accused of attacking authorities with explosives.
Snapchat's parent company settles lawsuit
Snapchat's parent company, Snap Inc., settled a lawsuit surrounding allegations of social media addiction burdening users. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Minnesota corrections official on allegations
The commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Corrections, Paul Schnell, is denying allegations from the Trump administration about dangerous criminals. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Former Uvalde school officer acquitted
Adrian Gonzales, a former Uvalde school police officer, was acquitted of 29 counts of child abandonment or endangerment over his response during the Robb Elementary School shooting in Texas. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports.
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Virgin Galactic is sending an all-female research team to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
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Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
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Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
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NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
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Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
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Brothers David Cunio and Ariel Cunio, who were kidnapped by Hamas during the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks and held hostage in Gaza for two years, joined CBS News 24/7 Mornings with their accounts of their time in captivity.
Josh Shapiro on "offensive" VP vetting question
Josh Shapiro, the Democratic governor of Pennsylvania, writes in his upcoming memoir, "Where We Keep the Light," that he was asked during the vetting process to be Kamala Harris' running mate if he had ever been an agent for the Israeli government. He says the questions felt offensive and questioned his loyalty to the country, telling Norah O'Donnell he still does not know whether Harris was aware he was asked — or that he later withdrew himself from consideration. See more of O'Donnell's conversation with Gov. Shapiro on "CBS Sunday Morning" January 25.
U.S. withdrawing from WHO
A year ago this week, President Trump signed an executive order signaling his intention for the U.S. to leave the World Health Organization. Thursday marks the withdrawal date outlined in that order. Dr. Judd Walson, professor at Johns Hopkins University, joined CBS News to discuss.
Vance speaks in Minneapolis amid ICE surge
Vice President JD Vance spoke in Minneapolis on Thursday after attending a roundtable with local leaders and community members about the surge of immigration enforcement officers in the area. Vance defended the administration's actions in the Twin Cities and accused local authorities of noncooperation.
Lawmakers spar during Jack Smith hearing
At a House hearing with former special counsel Jack Smith on Thursday, lawmakers sparred over President Trump's actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.