Why Yemen will have to keep waiting for an end to its civil war
A U.S. envoy was among those visiting the region this week, hoping to negotiate a political solution. But there are obstacles, including the U.S. standoff with Iran.
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Syrian immigrant's dark past, bright future
Majed Abdulsamad was beaten and expelled from college for protesting against the regime in Syria as the country descended into civil war. Today, he’s helping other Syrians get a second chance with their education.
State Department to revoke Houthi terror designation
The Saudi-backed war against the Iran-backed Houthi in Yemen has led to one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, and experts have warned that the terrorist designation would only exacerbate the devastation.
Missouri woman believed to be last Civil War widow dies
Civil War heritage organizations have recognized Jackson's quiet role in history, one that she hid for all but the final three years of her life.
Explosions rock Yemen airport as new government arrives
At least 25 people were killed and 110 wounded in the blast.
Azerbaijan enters region ceded by Armenia
Azerbaijan said its army entered the first of three regions ceded by Armenia under a Russian-brokered peace deal. Also, hospitals are overwhelmed with coronavirus patients in Idlib, Syria's last opposition-controlled territory, and at least 37 people were killed in two days of unrest in Uganda as security forces try to quell protests triggered by the arrest of Bobi Wine, a popular musician running for president. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joined "CBSN AM" from Johannesburg with those headlines.
Ethiopia leader denies civil war brewing as hundreds reportedly killed
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, says he sent troops into the Tigray region to disarm a "criminal junta," not start a war.
Study exposes war's impact on wildlife
A new study shows how warfare can harm wildlife in countries where there is ongoing fighting. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joins CBSN with a look at the impact in several African nations.
How we teach about slavery in school
As protests continue around the country calling for an end to racial and social inequalities, there's a new focus on how slavery and the Civil War are taught in schools. Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, a CBS News contributor and author of “Stamped from the Beginning,” joined CBSN to discuss.
Mississippi to remove Confederate emblem on state flag
Mississippi made history this weekend after lawmakers voted to change the state flag, which is the last one displaying a Confederate battle emblem. Kate Smith has the latest.
Mississippi moves to vote on changing state flag
Mississippi lawmakers are considering erasing the Confederate battle emblem from the state flag. Mississippi is the last state to have a flag that includes the emblem.
6/24: Red and Blue
Results coming in from Tuesday's primaries; Statues coming down across the country
HBO is bringing back "Gone with the Wind"
HBO Max removed the Civil War drama from its streaming platform two weeks ago amid criticism over the film's depictions of slavery and racism.
Juneteenth resonates with Black America amid racial turmoil
New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie on why the celebration of Juneteenth matters and what it means for black America today.
Face The Nation: Scott Gottlieb, Jide Zeitlin, Jamelle Bouie
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on coronavirus, Juneteenth and racial turmoil
Black cowboys saddle up
After the Civil War, black cowboys played a key role in settling the West, and their heritage is honored by African American cowboys and rodeo riders today. "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-host Michelle Miller talked with members of the Compton Cowboys, a Los Angeles group of riders who take to the streets of South Central on horseback; and with participants in the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, named for the famed African American Wild West Show star.
Virginia governor announces removal of Robert E. Lee statue
The statue, which sits on state property, will move to storage while Governor Ralph Northam's administration works "with the community to determine its future."
The history of Memorial Day
As the country remembers all the lives lost during times of war, the Poppy Wall of Honor becomes available online for the first time. Retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral and USAA senior vice president John Bird joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to explain the history of Memorial Day and how Americans can use the digital wall to learn more.
Book excerpt: "Simon the Fiddler" by Paulette Jiles
The bestselling author of "News of the World" returns with a novel set during the waning years of the Civil War
Syrian refugees face risk from coronavirus
Syrian refugees are facing new challenges amid the coronavirus pandemic. Syria lacks stable hospitals and reliable medical care nationwide, especially in refugee camps where women, children and families are struggling to survive. CBS News producer Pinar Sevinclidir takes a closer look.
Inside Syria's worst humanitarian crisis
A province in Syria's northwest, Idlib is the last opposition stronghold against the government of President Bashar al-Assad.
Dangerous Turkey-Russia face-off in Syria
The killing of 33 Turkish forces in Syrian airstrikes, backed by Russia, has escalated the tense standoff between the major powers backing opposing sides in Syria's complex civil war. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.
Disabled artist selling her work to help a museum in need
Born with a rare defect, Jessica Jewett paints and draws with her mouth.
New details about alleged white supremacists
There are new details about three suspected members of a violent neo-Nazi group who were arrested ahead of a pro-gun rally in Virginia. Prosecutors said the suspects were caught on camera talking about killing people and starting a civil war. Catherine Herridge reports.
Trump supporters at rally talk impeachment
One supporter said there would be a "second Civil War" if President Trump is removed from office.
Views of Trump trial unchanged following verdict — CBS News poll
Half the country says Trump is not fit to be president; Republicans call the trial unfair, according to CBS News poll.
Shooting in Ohio kills 1, wounds 2 dozen others, police say
An early morning shooting in Akron, Ohio killed one person and injured two dozen people, some critically, police said.
Taylor Momsen bit by a bat while performing in Spain
Taylor Momsen, whose band The Pretty Reckless are opening for AC/DC, was performing in Spain when she was bit by a bat.
Parachute jump kicks off commemorations for the 80th anniversary of D-Day
Three C-47 transport planes, a workhorse of World War II, dropped three long strings of jumpers, their round chutes mushrooming open in the blue skies with puffy white clouds.
Donald Trump joins TikTok after reversal on app he tried to ban as president
While in office, Trump took issue with the social media app being controlled by a China-based parent company, trying unsuccessfully to ban the app in the U.S. with an executive order.
Atlanta water main break causes major disruptions, closures
The problems began Friday morning, causing water problems at two hospitals, a city jail, a county jail and local shelters.
Arizona tribe temporarily bans dances after police officer shot dead
The Gila River Indian Community issued a temporary ban on dances after a police officer was fatally shot and another wounded while responding to a reported disturbance.
Michigan's 2020 Democratic electors take on "fake electors"
Legitimate Democratic electors in Michigan told Anderson Cooper why they filed a lawsuit against the "fake electors" in the state.
Mexico votes in election likely to choose country's first female president
Nearly 100 million people are registered to vote in the race to replace outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
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Arizona tribe temporarily bans dances after police officer shot dead
The Gila River Indian Community issued a temporary ban on dances after a police officer was fatally shot and another wounded while responding to a reported disturbance.
Rupert Murdoch marries for 5th time in ceremony at California vineyard
Media magnate Rupert Murdoch, who is 93, married Elena Zhukova on Saturday.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation," June 2, 2024
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum join Margaret Brennan.
Pilot rescued from burning helicopter that crashed in New Hampshire
A pilot suffered non life-threatening injuries after being pulled from a burning helicopter that crashed in New Hampshire.
Does biweekly mean twice a week or twice a month?
You're not alone in being confused about whether biweekly means twice a week or every other week. Here's what the dictionary and experts say about definition confusion.
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Rupert Murdoch marries for 5th time in ceremony at California vineyard
Media magnate Rupert Murdoch, who is 93, married Elena Zhukova on Saturday.
Romance Writers of America falls into bankruptcy amid allegations of racism
Authors complained for years that the organization was predominantly White — causing membership to plummet.
Costco vows not to hike the price of its $1.50 hot dog combo
Costco hasn't raised the cost of its popular hot dog and soda combo in nearly 40 years, and it's not about to now, a senior exec says.
Millions of Americans are losing access to low-cost internet service
FCC calls on Congress for funding to restart program that helped low-income households get high-speed internet service.
Google admits its AI Overviews can generate "some odd, inaccurate" results
Google said it's rolling back its AI-generated search results feature after two weeks. Here's why.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation," June 2, 2024
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: Ret. Gen. Frank McKenzie on "Face the Nation," June 2, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with former commander of U.S. forces in the Middle East, retired General Frank McKenzie, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 2, 2024.
Donald Trump joins TikTok after reversal on app he tried to ban as president
While in office, Trump took issue with the social media app being controlled by a China-based parent company, trying unsuccessfully to ban the app in the U.S. with an executive order.
Burgum on Trump verdict: "The election is not gonna turn on this trial"
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, a contender for Donald Trump's running mate, said Sunday that November's election will not be decided by the former president's guilty conviction in the New York "hush money" trial.
Transcript: North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum on "Face the Nation," June 2, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 2, 2024.
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Ozempic craze can trigger complicated feelings for those who wished for "magic fix"
Even if someone has gone through a healing process with body image or their relationship with food, these challenges can "last a lifetime," a licensed mental health counselor tells CBS News.
About 1 in 3 Americans have lost someone to a drug overdose, new study finds
Almost one in five survey responders had lost a family member or close friend to a drug overdose, researchers found.
U.S. to make millions of bird flu vaccine doses this summer
The U.S. has ordered 4.8 million doses of vaccine to target bird flu in case the outbreak spreads in people.
The FDA is weighing approval of MDMA for PTSD. Here's what patients could see.
Details of the FDA's proposal were published Friday ahead of a meeting next week.
Mediterranean diet associated with 23% reduction in mortality, study finds
The Mediterranean diet has long been regarded as a heart-healthy option, but a new study has found the diet may help reduce risk of death.
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Taylor Momsen bit by a bat while performing in Spain
Taylor Momsen, whose band The Pretty Reckless are opening for AC/DC, was performing in Spain when she was bit by a bat.
Mexico votes in election likely to choose country's first female president
Nearly 100 million people are registered to vote in the race to replace outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
Parachute jump kicks off commemorations for the 80th anniversary of D-Day
Three C-47 transport planes, a workhorse of World War II, dropped three long strings of jumpers, their round chutes mushrooming open in the blue skies with puffy white clouds.
South Korea pledges retaliation against North over trash-filled balloons
South Korea says it'll take strong retaliatory steps against North Korea over its launch of trash-carrying balloons across the border and other provocations.
Chinese spacecraft lands on far side of moon
The spacecraft, part of the Chang'e moon exploration program, will collect soil and rock samples.
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Taylor Momsen bit by a bat while performing in Spain
Taylor Momsen, whose band The Pretty Reckless are opening for AC/DC, was performing in Spain when she was bit by a bat.
Cyndi Lauper: Showing her true colors
Cyndi Lauper was a pop music dynamo and MTV-favorite singer who later won a Tony Award for her songs for the stage musical "Kinky Boots." But she wanted more than to just have fun. The subject of a new documentary on Paramount+ called "Let the Canary Sing," Lauper talks with correspondent Anthony Mason about how music made her tumultuous home life better; how she had to be convinced about her breakout record, "Girls Just Want to Have Fun"; and about criticism from producer Quincy Jones that she was a "troublemaker."
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including NBA Hall of Famer and sportscaster Bill Walton.
How James Patterson completed Michael Crichton's "Eruption"
When the "Jurassic Park" writer died in 2008, he left behind an unfinished novel about a volcanic eruption that imperils all life on Earth. Enter bestselling author James Patterson, tasked with completing Crichton's thriller.
James Patterson on completing Michael Crichton's "Eruption"
Writer Michael Crichton, whose blockbuster novels, films and TV series included "Jurassic Park" and "ER," died in 2008, leaving behind an unfinished thriller about a volcanic eruption that imperils all life on Earth. Bestselling author James Patterson was tasked with completing Crichton's book, and now, 16 years later, "Eruption" is finally being unleashed in bookstores. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with Patterson, and with Michael's widow, Sherri Alexander Crichton, about bringing back the voice of a master storyteller.
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Boeing Starliner launch scrubbed yet again
What was to be the maiden launch of the Boeing Starliner with astronauts on board was halted yet again Saturday, this time less than four minutes before liftoff, when a computer system triggered an automatic hold. A launch last month was also canceled due to various issues. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
Boeing's Starliner set to launch Saturday
All systems are go for a second attempted launch of Boeing's Starliner capsule on Saturday, making its maiden voyage to the International Space Station with two astronauts on board. Manuel Bojorquez reports from the Kennedy Space Center.
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.
OpenAI warns of foreign propaganda campaigns
ChatGPT developer OpenAI warns that state actors worldwide use generative artificial intelligence to run covert propaganda operations. The company told The Washington Post it found groups in Russia, China, Iran and Israel using its technology to build and launch social media campaigns. Gerrit De Vynck, tech reporter for The Post, joins CBS News to discuss.
Google admits its AI Overviews can generate "some odd, inaccurate" results
Google said it's rolling back its AI-generated search results feature after two weeks. Here's why.
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Book excerpt: "Challenger" by Adam Higginbotham
The British journalist and author of "Midnight in Chernobyl" returns with his exhaustively-researched new book about the 1986 space shuttle disaster.
Study: Climate change killing summer oysters
A recent study from the University of Washington suggests that rising summer temperatures threaten triploid oysters, specifically bred in the 1970s to be more resilient to harsher environments. Despite that, researchers found that triploids die nearly 2.5 times faster than other oysters when under heat stress. Neil Thompson, geneticist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service, joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
Tiny fern breaks world record for largest genome on Earth
The New Caledonian fern, Tmesipteris oblanceolata, has more than 50 times more DNA packed into the nucleus of its cells than humans do.
Tom Steyer on how to beat climate change
Can the climate crisis be won as temperatures soar, oceans rise and air quality deteriorates? Former presidential candidate Tom Steyer thinks it can. The climate investor joins "America Decides" to discuss his new book "Cheaper, Faster, Better: How We'll Win the Climate War."
The bird flu vaccine is made with eggs. That has scientists worried.
The spread of an avian flu virus in cattle has again brought public health attention to the potential for a global pandemic. Fighting it would depend, for now, on 1940s technology that makes vaccines from hens' eggs.
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Arizona tribe temporarily bans dances after police officer shot dead
The Gila River Indian Community issued a temporary ban on dances after a police officer was fatally shot and another wounded while responding to a reported disturbance.
Shooting in Ohio kills 1, wounds 2 dozen others, police say
An early morning shooting in Akron, Ohio killed one person and injured two dozen people, some critically, police said.
Illinois man convicted of killing his wife speaks out: "I'm innocent."
Prosecutors say evidence, including damning cellphone searches and texts, led them to Tim Bliefnick for the February murder of Becky Bliefnick.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's trail of murder
Police say a photographer and one-time contestant on "The Dating Game" was also a chameleon and a serial killer —perhaps the deadliest in U.S. history.
Idaho jury sentences Chad Daybell to death
Two days after he was convicted of triple-murder, an Idaho jury on Saturday sentenced Chad Daybell to death in the 2019 killing of his first wife, Tammy Daybell, and the killings of the two youngest children of his now wife, Lori Vallow Daybell. In 2023, Vallow Daybell was also convicted in the murders of those two children and sentenced to life in prison.
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Chinese spacecraft lands on far side of moon
The spacecraft, part of the Chang'e moon exploration program, will collect soil and rock samples.
Boeing Starliner launch scrubbed at the late minute
The second attempt to send Boeing's Starliner crew capsule into orbit was canceled just minutes before it was set to launch on Saturday.
Boeing Starliner's first astronaut flight halted at the last minute
Nearly a month after a frustrating launch scrub, the Starliner and its two-person crew were initially cleared for a second attempt to reach orbit.
Northern lights may return to U.S. early June
If you missed the fantastic display of the northern lights in May, you could soon have another chance. In early June, the active solar region responsible for those multi-colored hues in the night sky will be in prime position to generate solar storms impacting us on Earth. Ryan French, solar physicist with the National Solar Observatory, joins CBS News to explain.
Boeing readies launch of Starliner crew
Boeing is preparing to launch its crewed Starliner spacecraft on Saturday after having to scrub the plan twice before due to technical difficulties. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood is following the preparations for Boeing's flight.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
The hunt for Forrest Fenn's treasure
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Roger Corman, "King of the B Movies" 1926-2024
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
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People risk injury at annual UK cheese roll
Participants once again descended upon Cooper's Hill in England, risking injury to chase a nine-pound wheel of cheese down a hill. Ian Lee takes a look at the tradition.
Marking 80 years since D-Day
France will hold a series of ceremonies this week to commemorate 80 years since the D-Day invasion. While the remaining living Americans who participated in the attack are mostly too old to make the trip, those that could traveled to France for the occasion. Elaine Cobbe shares their stories.
Israel continues Rafah offensive
Israel's attack on Rafah continued throughout the weekend as the fate of a cease-fire deal remained uncertain. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest.
Most Americans agree with Trump verdict
Most American agree with the verdict in former President Trump's "hush money" trial and believe he received a fair trial, according to CBS polling. Skyler Henry has more on the numbers.
Mexico likely to elect its first woman president
Mexicans were voting Sunday in an election that is likely to give the country its first woman president. Enrique Acevedo has more.