Iran calls talks with U.S. "more constructive" as Trump's threat looms
Iran and the U.S. traded threats and warnings even as negotiators sat down to discuss a deal to avert a war, but Tehran says "we now have a clearer path ahead."
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Iran blackmails jailed protesters' families, offering leniency for loyalty
Iranian authorities have presented the families of jailed protesters "an inhumane dilemma," offering reprieve in exchange for public acquiescence.
Iranians are anxious, but some hope Trump will "fulfill his promise"
Many people in Tehran and Tel Aviv are worried that Trump will make good on his threats to attack Iran again, but for some, it's fear laced with hope.
Trump warns Iran to make a nuclear deal, threatening new U.S. attack
Suggesting Iran could suffer the same fate as Venezuela, Trump warns Tehran to negotiate a new nuclear agreement, or face "major destruction."
Iran says youths "deceived" into protesting can surrender for "leniency"
Iran's police chief says young people who joined protests were "deceived," and if they surrender within three days, they "will be treated with leniency."
Iran's Khamenei says Trump is "guilty for the casualties" in protests
The country's leader criticized President Trump on Saturday, blaming him for "casualties, damages and accusations" against Iran.
Iran blames U.S. for protests, Trump punches back
Iran's supreme leader blamed the U.S. for the protests against his regime that resulted in a violent crackdown. Willie James Inman has President Trump's response.
Exiled journalist: Iran knows "how to buy time"
On social media, President Trump claims Iranian officials canceled more than 800 scheduled hangings related to the anti-government protests. Exiled Iranian journalist and human rights activist Masih Alinejad joins "The Takeout" to assess the state of unrest and where it might lead.
Iran opposition leader says "haven't reached the moment" to topple regime
As Trump steps back from threats against Iran, Kurdish Iranian opposition group says it's ready to help topple the regime, but the time isn't right yet.
Iran officials deny detained shopkeeper Erfan Soltani facing execution
Iranian shopkeeper Erfan Soltani is among thousands of people who were feared to be facing death sentences, but after a warning from President Trump, officials claim he never was.
Next steps in Iran after Trump says killing stopped
President Trump says his administration has been notified that the killings and executions of anti-government protesters in Iran have stopped. CBS News Middle East reporter Courtney Kealy has more.
Trump: U.S. told killing in Iran is stopping
President Trump said Wednesday that his administration was notified the killings and executions of protesters in Iran had stopped. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.
Trump told Iranians help is coming, so what might it look like?
Experts tell CBS News what sort of options President Trump has to respond to Iran's brutal crackdown on protesters.
After a bloody crackdown, Iran vows to teach protest backers a lesson
Iran's rulers want the world to know they've weathered a storm, and they're threatening a harsh "lesson" for anyone deemed to have supported protests.
Breaking down Iran's current unrest
President Trump threatened strong action against Iran as the country's supreme leader warned about swift trials and potential executions for anti-government protesters. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has more.
What to know as Iran faces its biggest anti-government protests in years
Many Iranian opposition activists are hoping the current unrest could be the beginning of the end of the country's hardline Islamic regime.
Over 12,000 feared dead after Iran's crackdown on protesters
Information trickling out of Iran suggests a far deadlier crackdown on protesters than previously reported.
Videos show rows of body bags at Iran hospital
As reports out of Iran suggest the situation there is much more violent than initially thought, President Trump is threatening to take "very strong action" if Iranian authorities begin hanging anti-government protesters this week, as is feared. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports. Then, CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd joins with analysis.
Sources: Trump briefed on options for Iran
Sources tell CBS News that President Trump was briefed late Monday on a wide array of military options for Iran as humanitarian groups warn that the death toll from ongoing protests has climbed into the hundreds. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports. Then, Middle East expert Samuel Katz joins with analysis.
Pahlavi on an Iranian democratic transition
Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi tells Norah O'Donnell that he's "here to be the honest broker" in guiding the people of Iran through a democratic transition.
Reza Pahlavi on human cost of Iran protests
As exiled Crown Prince of Iran Reza Pahlavi encourages people in Iran to protest, the death toll is rising. When asked by CBS News' Norah O'Donnell if he bears some responsibility for the loss of life, Pahlavi dodged the question by saying, "The regime is going to try and brutalize its citizenry as it has always done."
Iran admits protest deaths, but claims situation "under total control"
As Trump mulls his options, Iran's top diplomat claims more than two weeks of deadly anti-government unrest is under control, and he's willing to negotiate.
Iran warns protesters of maximum punishment as death toll mounts
As Iran's exiled crown prince predicts his imminent return, the Islamic Republic shirks Trump's warnings and threatens protesters with maximum punishment.
Iran leader vows regime will "not back down" after night of huge protests
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei strikes a defiant tone against the U.S. after a night of massive anti-government protests.
Trump repeats Iran threats over violence
President Trump is reiterating his threats against Iran's regime if violence and deaths continue during protests. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Accomplice not ruled out in Nancy Guthrie disappearance, Arizona sheriff says
Authorities haven't named a suspect or person of interest in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance as the search continued for a third week.
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Trump has mulled timeline for Iran strikes, but no decision yet
Trump has not yet made a final decision about whether to strike Iran, sources told CBS News.
8 skiers dead after avalanche near California's Lake Tahoe; 9th still missing
Search teams are scouring the back country near California's Lake Tahoe for nine skiers still missing after an avalanche.
U.S. planning to pull all troops from Syria, sources say
The U.S. is planning to withdraw its remaining 1,000 troops from Syria over the next two months, U.S. officials told CBS News, ending a roughly decade-long presence there.
Months before death by suicide, aide texted she had an affair with congressman
Regina Santos-Aviles told a colleague in a text message months before her death that she had an affair with Gonzales.
Judge holds DOJ lawyer in contempt as tensions flare over immigration cases
A Minnesota federal judge ordered a government attorney to be held in civil contempt of court, further escalating tension between the judiciary and Trump administration over immigration cases.
Newark Airport reopens after aircraft emergency caused ground stop, FAA says
Newark Liberty International Airport has reopened after an aircraft emergency caused a ground stop Wednesday evening.
Mass departures from DOJ are boon for law firms, legal groups
More than 5,000 employees have resigned, retired or been fired from the Justice Department in the first year of Mr. Trump's second administration.
California avalanche near Lake Tahoe is among the deadliest in U.S. history
An avalanche near California's Lake Tahoe has become the fourth deadliest in U.S. history. Here's what we know about the six deadliest slides.
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Mass departures from DOJ are boon for law firms, legal groups
More than 5,000 employees have resigned, retired or been fired from the Justice Department in the first year of Mr. Trump's second administration.
Newark Airport reopens after aircraft emergency caused ground stop, FAA says
Newark Liberty International Airport has reopened after an aircraft emergency caused a ground stop Wednesday evening.
NIH's Jay Bhattacharya will also serve as acting CDC director
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hasn't had a Senate confirmed director since last summer, and that official was in the job for less than a month.
Accomplice not ruled out in Nancy Guthrie disappearance, Arizona sheriff says
Authorities haven't named a suspect or person of interest in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance as the search continued for a third week.
Reese's family member criticizes Hershey for "quietly replacing" ingredients
Brad Reese claims Hershey is cutting costs by relying on cheaper ingredients, risking the Reese's brand.
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Wine giant Gallo closing Napa Valley facility, laying off dozens of workers
California wine giant Gallo is set to close one of its Bay Area production facilities, laying off nearly 100 workers there and at four other wineries and tasting rooms in Napa and Sonoma counties.
Reese's family member criticizes Hershey for "quietly replacing" ingredients
Brad Reese claims Hershey is cutting costs by relying on cheaper ingredients, risking the Reese's brand.
Zuckerberg questioned on under-13 Instagram users in social media trial
The Meta CEO defended his company's efforts to keep kids under 13 off of Instagram, but noted that there are "people who lie" about their ages.
Moderna says FDA to review its flu vaccine after reversing course
With the reversal from the FDA, Moderna said it is aiming to make the vaccine available for the 2026-27 flu season.
Judge: Lawsuit against Buffalo Wild Wings has "no meat on its bones"
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by an Illinois man who alleged that Buffalo Wild Wings' use of the term "boneless wings" was deceptive.
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Judge holds DOJ lawyer in contempt as tensions flare over immigration cases
A Minnesota federal judge ordered a government attorney to be held in civil contempt of court, further escalating tension between the judiciary and Trump administration over immigration cases.
Mass departures from DOJ are boon for law firms, legal groups
More than 5,000 employees have resigned, retired or been fired from the Justice Department in the first year of Mr. Trump's second administration.
Bondi orders Justice Department to prioritize animal welfare enforcement
Attorney General Pam Bondi ordered the Justice Department to prioritize animal welfare enforcement, in a move she said will entail stepping up prosecutions and even doling out grants to animal welfare groups.
NIH's Jay Bhattacharya will also serve as acting CDC director
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hasn't had a Senate confirmed director since last summer, and that official was in the job for less than a month.
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Trump has mulled timeline for Iran strikes, but no decision yet
Trump has not yet made a final decision about whether to strike Iran, sources told CBS News.
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NIH's Jay Bhattacharya will also serve as acting CDC director
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hasn't had a Senate confirmed director since last summer, and that official was in the job for less than a month.
Moderna says FDA to review its flu vaccine after reversing course
With the reversal from the FDA, Moderna said it is aiming to make the vaccine available for the 2026-27 flu season.
FDA investigating Salmonella outbreak connected to moringa powder
Rosabella-brand moringa capsules could be linked to Salmonella cases in seven U.S. states, health officials said.
Measles cases at university in Florida soar to nearly 60
Twenty one states in the U.S. have confirmed cases of measles.
Can TrumpRx help you save money on drugs? Here's what experts say.
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform, TrumpRx, isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
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U.S. men's hockey team defeats Sweden in overtime at Olympics quarterfinal
The U.S. and Canada men's hockey teams are moving on to the semifinals at the Winter Olympics.
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Trump has mulled timeline for Iran strikes, but no decision yet
Trump has not yet made a final decision about whether to strike Iran, sources told CBS News.
Ukraine protests as Russians cleared to fly their flag at Paralympics
Ukraine calls a decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in the 2026 Paralympics under their nations' flags, "disappointing and outrageous."
4th alleged rape victim testifies against Norway princess's son
Marius Borg Hoiby faces 38 charges, including raping four women while they were asleep or had passed out.
Zelenskyy says Putin playing for time as U.S.-brokered talks wrap up
U.S.-brokered Ukraine-Russia peace talks wrap up with little to show, and Zelenskyy accusing Moscow of playing for time
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Bad Bunny lands first lead acting role in the film "Porto Rico"
Bad Bunny is set to star in his first leading role in the film "Porto Rico" alongside Javier Bardem, Viggo Mortensen and Edward Norton.
From the archives: Robert Duvall
Academy Award-winning actor Robert Duvall died on Feb. 15, 2026 at the age of 95. In this June 25, 2006 "Sunday Morning" profile, the star of such classics as "The Godfather," "Apocalypse Now," and the TV miniseries "Lonesome Dove" talked with Rita Braver about his career, including the early days hanging out with Gene Hackman and Dustin Hoffman; his Oscar-winning performance as a country singer in "Tender Mercies"; and his love of westerns. He even gave a visiting reporter an impromptu tango lesson.
Stephen Colbert slams CBS again amid controversy over Talarico interview
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert slammed CBS again on Tuesday night after the network issued a statement about his interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico.
Stephen Colbert slams CBS, says network blocked James Talarico interview
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Anderson Cooper to depart "60 Minutes" at end of season
Anderson Cooper will report multiple stories for "60 Minutes" before the end of the television season in May.
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Mark Zuckerberg appears in social media trial
Mark Zuckerberg took the stand on Wednesday to fight off allegations that Instagram was intentionally designed to be addictive, especially to kids. Jo Ling Kent was in the courtroom and has more on the landmark trial.
Zuckerberg testifies at landmark trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was in court on Wednesday, testifying in a pivotal trial on social media addiction and potential legal remedies. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
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.
Mark Zuckerberg's team scolded in court
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended his social media company in court on Wednesday against allegations that it's designed its apps to be addictive and harmful to children. CBS News' Carter Evans reports on the trial, and technology journalist Jacob Ward has more details.
Zuckerberg testifies in landmark trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is testifying in a landmark social media addiction trial on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.
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In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
These United States: George Washington and climate change
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
Impact of climate change on Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
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Guthrie investigators haven't ruled out accomplice
The Pima County sheriff told CBS News that investigators have not ruled out the possibility of an accomplice in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the latest.
Accomplice not ruled out in Nancy Guthrie disappearance, Arizona sheriff says
Authorities haven't named a suspect or person of interest in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance as the search continued for a third week.
Latest details in Nancy Guthrie case
DNA on gloves found near Nancy Guthrie's home did not match any in the FBI's database, the agency said, but investigators are still focusing on possible evidence as the search for "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother continues. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez has the latest.
4th alleged rape victim testifies against Norway princess's son
Marius Borg Hoiby faces 38 charges, including raping four women while they were asleep or had passed out.
Zuckerberg taking the stand at trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is taking the stand at a landmark trial on the effects of social media. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
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Fresh crew arrives at International Space Station to boost numbers back to 7
The Crew 12 docking came one month after a previous crew had to return to Earth early due to a medical issue.
SpaceX launches crew to ISS
NASA and SpaceX launched a new mission to the International Space Station with four crew members on board to replace the team that returned last month due to a medical issue with one member. Mark Strassmann has more.
SpaceX launches space station crew on 8-month mission
The two-woman, two-man crew is replacing four other station fliers who came home early last month due to a medical issue one was having.
NASA, SpaceX mission prepares for launch
NASA and SpaceX say they have completed their final reviews and are ready to launch a crewed mission to the International Space Station on Friday. Retired NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
ULA rocket has booster problem while launching classified Space Force payloads
A United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket carrying classified Space Force payloads suffered a booster problem but apparently made an otherwise "nominal" ascent to space, the company said.
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Newark Airport reopens after emergency landing
Newark International Airport briefly closed on Wednesday after a JetBlue flight made an emergency landing. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
"Fire devils" swirl in Oklahoma
Dangerous weather threatened much of the U.S. on Wednesday. Rob Marciano reports on avalanche, fire, tornado and storm threats around the country.
New, dramatic testimony in Colin Gray's trial
There was new dramatic testimony in the trial of Colin Gray, the father accused of purchasing the rifle his son used to kill four people at his Georgia high school in 2024. Skyler Henry has more.
Mark Zuckerberg appears in social media trial
Mark Zuckerberg took the stand on Wednesday to fight off allegations that Instagram was intentionally designed to be addictive, especially to kids. Jo Ling Kent was in the courtroom and has more on the landmark trial.
Delta flight turns around due to violent passenger
A Delta Air Lines flight took off, then had to turn around because of concern that a violent passenger would try to enter the cockpit. Kris Van Cleave reports.