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CBS Reports goes to Illinois, which has one of the highest rates of institutionalization in the country, to understand the challenges families face keeping their developmentally disabled loved ones at home.
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Since the day George Santos announced his bid for a seat in Congress, much of what he’s said about his life and career has proven to be false. So who is George Santos? CBS Reports follows his unlikely path from a basement in Queens to seaside Brazil to Long Island’s wealthiest suburbs – unwinding a campaign of deceit that delivered him to the loftiest halls of power in Washington.
Elon Musk has built a reputation for changing the game by ignoring the rules, and his recent acquisition of Twitter is no different. Is the turbulent Twitter buyout just the next chapter in Elon Musk’s odds-defying story? CBS Reports peels back the layers on the high-stakes and high-rewards journey of one of the most polarizing and influential people of our time.
An increasingly powerful China is stepping up its aggression against the self-governing island of Taiwan -- an alarming development that could result in a U.S.-China showdown with massive economic consequences. CBS Reports heads to Taiwan to examine how the Taiwanese are building resistance in the face of growing threats, and the global stakes of the island’s fate.
As America grapples with the crisis of school shootings, solutions to school safety seem to divide into two sides — more restrictions or more guns. While victims’ families and survivors in largely conservative and pro-gun Texas now fight for gun control, others across the state are choosing to fortify schools by arming their children’s teachers.
CBS Reports goes to Illinois, which has one of the highest rates of institutionalization in the country, to understand the challenges families face keeping their developmentally disabled loved ones at home.
As more states legalize gambling, online sportsbooks have spent billions courting the next generation of bettors. And now, as mobile apps offer 24/7 access to placing wagers, addiction groups say more young people are seeking help than ever before. CBS Reports explores what experts say is a hidden epidemic lurking behind a sports betting bonanza that's leaving a trail of broken lives.
In February 2023, a quiet community in Ohio was blindsided by disaster when a train derailed and authorities decided to unleash a plume of toxic smoke in an attempt to avoid an explosion. Days later, residents and the media thought the story was over, but in fact it was just beginning. What unfolded in East Palestine is a cautionary tale for every town and city in America.
In the aftermath of the Supreme Court striking down affirmative action in college admissions, CBS Reports examines the fog of uncertainty for students and administrators who say the decision threatens to unravel decades of progress.
CBS Reports examines the legacy of the U.S. government's terrorist watchlist, 20 years after its inception. In the years since 9/11, the database has grown exponentially to target an estimated 2 million people, while those who believe they were wrongfully added are struggling to clear their names.
In the 2023 legislative season, over two-thirds of U.S. states either passed or proposed laws restricting gender-affirming care, and lawmakers are debating policies that directly affect the lives of trans youth. CBS Reports sent three correspondents to three key states of a nation in transition to examine the difficult conversations rippling across the country.
Major cities far from the southern border are struggling to deal with the arrival of record numbers of migrants. In New York City, the right to shelter is being tested — and tensions are rising. CBS Reports examines the crossroads of families fighting for a future, a city struggling to keep up, and a nation in the throes of a migration reckoning.
In the aftermath of the Titan submersible tragedy, extreme travel has come under fresh scrutiny. But one industry stands out for both its allure and the lack of regulation protecting participants' safety: space tourism. CBS Reports explores the next great leap for humankind and whether regulators and industry stakeholders are striking the right balance between encouraging innovation and ensuring safety.
CBS Reports goes into a cartel stronghold in Mexico to uncover what’s behind the surge in fentanyl trafficking and why America is failing to stop it.
A CBS Reports investigation found that Americans have been aiding Mexican drug cartels by smuggling military-grade weapons across the U.S. border into Mexico, at a scale and scope previously unreported — providing the firepower cartels need to operate with impunity.
CBS News spoke with residents of East Palestine, Ohio, who say they are suffering from dizziness, skin lesions and other ailments a year after a train carrying vinyl chloride derailed in the area.
One year after a freight train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, residents' concerns linger.
One sister attends Emory on a full scholarship. The others wonder how the Supreme Court decision on college admissions will shape their futures.
"Those 2 million people who are on the list are on there for a reason," one national security official said. But those who believe they were wrongfully added struggle to clear their names.
Systemwide oversight failures at the local, state and federal levels have enabled sexual abuse of children in American schools to persist with virtually no monitoring of such incidents.
Every year, an estimated 20,000 people donate their bodies to science for the purpose of medical research and education. But unlike organ donation, these body parts can be bought and sold for profit.
Black Twitter is a digital community that allows people to connect and bond over what it means to be Black — and what happens there often reverberates far beyond.
The embattled freshman lawmaker's work for a company that allegedly orchestrated a Ponzi scheme attracted scrutiny from federal regulators.
While some victims' families and survivors fight for gun control, others across the state are choosing to fortify schools by arming their children's teachers.
What happens after U.S. and NATO allies ferry weapons and military supplies across the border and into the hands of Ukrainians?
Earlier this month, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled that the highly-restrictive 160-year-old law that bans nearly all abortions can be enforced.
It comes over a year after a shooting at a Nashville school killed three children and three adults.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's trial in New York heard testimony from a former media executive about his efforts to bury negative stories about Trump before the 2016 presidential election.
Ryan Watson could face at least 12 years in prison in Turks and Caicos after airport security allegedly found four rounds of hunting ammo in his carry-on.
This will be the first General Conference since more than 7,600 mostly conservative congregations left the United Methodist Church between 2019 and 2023.
Tesla reports slide in earnings and revenue, but investors cheered by pledge to accelerate rollout of cheaper vehicles.
Regulators prohibit new noncompetes, which impede millions of U.S. workers from getting a better job.
Customers who rely on government assistance programs can get same perks as Prime members, for less.
UnitedHealth said it paid the criminals behind attack that crippled hospitals and pharmacies to protect sensitive patient data.
Former President Donald Trump could receive a large windfall from his newly public media company, Trump Media & Technology Group.
Earlier this month, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled that the highly-restrictive 160-year-old law that bans nearly all abortions can be enforced.
It comes over a year after a shooting at a Nashville school killed three children and three adults.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's trial in New York heard testimony from a former media executive about his efforts to bury negative stories about Trump before the 2016 presidential election.
"He's ultimately responsible," former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Former New York Rep. George Santos is no longer running for Congress, he announced Tuesday on X.
UnitedHealth said it paid the criminals behind attack that crippled hospitals and pharmacies to protect sensitive patient data.
Warmer weather is prime time for ticks that can carry Lyme disease and other illnesses. Here's how to spot them and get rid of them.
Tires emit huge volumes of particles and chemicals as they roll along the highway, and researchers are only beginning to understand the threat. One byproduct of tire use, 6PPD-q, is in regulators' crosshairs after it was found to be killing fish.
Cancer, heart disease, respiratory illnesses and kidney dysfunction among the health consequences of a warming planet.
To reduce recidivism, some rural counties are hiring community health workers or peer support specialists to connect people leaving custody to mental health, substance use treatment, medical services and jobs.
Ryan Watson could face at least 12 years in prison in Turks and Caicos after airport security allegedly found four rounds of hunting ammo in his carry-on.
This will be the first General Conference since more than 7,600 mostly conservative congregations left the United Methodist Church between 2019 and 2023.
A group representing pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University claims the school has threatened to request deployment of National Guard troops and NYPD officers to get demonstrators to break up their encampment on campus.
"He's ultimately responsible," former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Six men have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in the drug's transport, a Swedish customs official said.
Surprise guests, a broken foot and a history-making headliner.
Eric Church is revered as one of country music's most respected figures, often described as Nashville's renegade. But he admits that even after his success, he sometimes still sees himself as an outsider.
Angel Carter Conrad talks about her brother Aaron Carter, his death and how she hopes his legacy and previously unheard music can help others.
Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress Bebe Neuwirth is back on Broadway, starring as Fraulein Schneider in the new revival of "Cabaret."
Chanel Miller, celebrated for her profound memoir "Know My Name," steps into a new creative realm with her children's book "Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All." The story, both written and illustrated by Miller, follows two young friends on an adventurous quest through New York City to return misplaced socks from Magnolia's parents' laundromat.
NASA's Voyager 1, the first spacecraft to travel beyond our solar system, has started sending information back to Earth again after scientists managed to fix the probe from 15 billion miles away.
Customers who rely on government assistance programs can get same perks as Prime members, for less.
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.
Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo is at the center of a global competition for semiconductor dominance. It's a battle that also puts her at the center of two of the hottest global national security hotspots. Lesley Stahl of 60 Minutes spoke with Raimondo for the broadcast.
Senators approve foreign aid package that includes a potential ban on TikTok in the U.S. Here's what experts say could happen next.
The White House is considering declaring a national climate emergency to unlock federal powers and stifle oil development, according to a Bloomberg report. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is announcing several projects this Earth Week. Columbia University Climate School professor Dr. Melissa Lott joins with analysis.
NASA's Voyager 1, the first spacecraft to travel beyond our solar system, has started sending information back to Earth again after scientists managed to fix the probe from 15 billion miles away.
Relatively few Americans say they know a lot about President Biden's initiatives to combat climate change, according to a CBS News poll. Carolyn Kissane, a New York University global affairs associate dean and professor, joins CBS News with more on Biden's climate policies.
A photo taken two days after the sinking of the RMS Titanic apparently shows the iceberg that doomed the so-called unsinkable ship in 1912. CBS News' John Dickerson has details.
Despite how terrifying sharks might seem, the creatures are critical to the survival of the world's oceans. Oceans generate 50% of the oxygen on the planet and absorb 90% of excess heat created by global warming. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy spoke with conservationists in the Bahamas.
CBS News is investigating a growing number of fraud cases known as romance scams. Chief investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod explains how victims can unknowingly become perpetrators in the very scams they fall prey to.
Jim Axelrod dives into the world of romance scams, showing how sometimes the victims can also become unwitting accomplices in the scammers' financial crimes.
Don Steven McDougal, a family friend, was indicted by a Polk County grand jury in connection with the death of an 11-year-old girl.
Six men have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in the drug's transport, a Swedish customs official said.
Larry Webb confessed to shooting and killing Susan and Natasha "Alex" Carter, who had been missing for 24 years, officials said.
In November 2023, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft stopped sending "readable science and engineering data."
In two weeks, Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is scheduled to launch its first piloted test flight, bringing two veteran NASA astronauts to the International Space Station. Astronaut Matt Dominick joined CBS News from the ISS to talk about the mission and life in space.
A process called cryopreservation allows cells to remain frozen but alive for hundreds of years. For some animal cells, the moon is the closest place that's cold enough.
The Lyrid meteor show is set to peak as the week begins.
April's full moon, known as the Pink Moon, will reach peak illumination on Tuesday, but it will appear full from Monday morning through Thursday morning.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Seventeen-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju of India is the youngest challenger for the world chess title later this year. CBS News' John Dickerson has the details.
CBS News is investigating a growing number of fraud cases known as romance scams. Chief investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod explains how victims can unknowingly become perpetrators in the very scams they fall prey to.
The White House is considering declaring a national climate emergency to unlock federal powers and stifle oil development, according to a Bloomberg report. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is announcing several projects this Earth Week. Columbia University Climate School professor Dr. Melissa Lott joins with analysis.
Teachers are in short supply in the U.S., and researchers say there's declining job satisfaction among those who remain. CBS News reporter Bo Erickson examines what's behind the problems.
The U.S. is close to delivering a $61 billion aid package to the Ukrainian military, and Russia's defense minister said Tuesday that Moscow would ramp up its own weapons production in response. William Taylor, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, joins CBS News to discuss.