Flag controversy could hit collectibles business
Prices paid by anything to do with the Confederacy could drop after killings at historic black church in South Carolina
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Confederate flags taken down from Alabama Capitol
Gov. Robert Bentley orders removal of capitol's flags amid calls to pull Confederate symbols dotting the Old South
Warner Bros: No more General Lee
Studio behind "The Dukes of Hazzard" says the company will no longer license images of the speedster featuring the Confederate flag
Ben Carson: Obama's use of "n-word" was unpresidential
The Republican presidential candidate weighs in on the president's use of the racial slur
Amazon's Confederate flag sales skyrocket
As Charleston church shooting prompts Amazon.com and other retailers to remove Confederate flag items, sales of the divisive symbol surge
Donald Trump tees off on the Confederate flag
Like several other 2016 candidates, Trump says it's time to put the Confederate flag in a museum and off statehouse grounds
'92 Confederate buttons weren't ours: Former Clinton aide
An aide to former President Clinton said the Clinton-Gore campaign buttons emblazoned with the Confederate flag did not come from the Clinton campaign
Places the Confederate flag still flies
The Charleston shooting reignited a national debate over the appropriateness of the Confederate battle flag, which still hangs over a number of institutions throughout the South
S.C. House agrees to consider Confederate flag removal
Lawmakers take extraordinary step to allow flag debate after nine black church members were killed last week in Charleston
More states seeing Confederate statues defaced
Confederate statues in South Carolina, Maryland and Texas discovered spray painted after church shooting with the words "Black Lives Matter"
Ditch Confederate flag? Many S.C. lawmakers say yes
Gov. Nikki Haley said Monday it's time to take the flag off the statehouse grounds
More retailers ban sales of Confederate flag
eBay, Amazon and other big U.S. companies are halting sales of the flag and related merchandise, with some calling it divisive
CEOs wade into debate over Confederate flag
After the Charleston church killings, America's corporate chiefs are focusing on U.S. racial problems
Rally against Confederate flag draws hundreds in S.C.
After 9 black victims gunned down by white suspect who embraced divisive banner, lawmakers urged to remove flag from Statehouse
Martin O'Malley, the Confederacy, and the Maryland state song
Former Maryland governor calls for the Confederate flag to be retired, but his state has its own tricky history with the Confederacy
Miss. legislator seeks to remove Confederate emblem from state flag
House Speaker Philip Gunn told fellow lawmakers the flag has become "a point of offense that needs to be removed"
2016 hopefuls react to Nikki Haley's call to move Confederate flag
Democratic and Republican contenders backed Haley's remarks, while Hillary Clinton plans to broach Charleston shooting at Tuesday event
Walmart to remove items with Confederate flag from shelves
The retailer's decision comes in the midst of renewed controversy over the use of the flag
Haley: "Time to move" Confederate flag
The South Carolina governor also called alleged shooter Dylann Roof's view of the flag "sick and twisted"
Charleston leaders: "The time has come" to remove the Confederate flag
Debate rekindled after 9 black victims gunned down by suspect who embraced the banner as a symbol of white power
S.C. state rep vows bill to remove Confederate flag
Republican state Rep. Doug Brannon plans to introduce a bill to remove the flag, which he acknowledges will likely cost him re-election
In wake of Charleston shooting, Confederate flag debate renewed
Just days after nine people were killed by a man who espoused racial hatred, a symbol he used has been brought back to the forefront
Mike Huckabee: Confederate flag "not an issue" for 2016
Presidential candidates weigh in on whether the Confederate symbol should continue to fly over the South Carolina capitol
NAACP president: We must go after hate groups
Cornell William Brooks talked about the ideology of Charleston shooter Dylann Roof
Charleston church to hold 1st service since massacre
Hundreds march to honor victims and demand Confederate flag be removed from Statehouse as first funeral arrangements are announced
FIFA criticized for lifting U.S. star's red card suspension after Trump phone call
Europe's soccer governing body and prominent commentators have criticized the decision, which allows Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium.
At least 12 dead in large Russian attack on Kyiv day before NATO summit begins
All the ballistic missiles launched by Russia struck their targets, underscoring Kyiv's need for more U.S. Patriot interceptor missiles, Ukraine officials say.
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12-hour funeral procession for Iran's slain leader moves through Tehran
An estimated 15 to 20 million people, along with foreign dignitaries and religious leaders, were expected to take part in the ceremonies, which will last for several days.
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Weather service faces hurricane season with less experienced staff, missing data
The National Weather Service is hiring hundreds of entry-level employees after losing about 15% of its staff to federal cuts last year.
China test-launches ballistic missile from sub in South Pacific, draws protests
China's military test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from one a nuclear-powered submarine in the South Pacific, drawing protest and concern from countries in the region.
5-day preliminary hearing for Charlie Kirk's alleged killer starts Monday
Prosecutors will present their case this week against Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Fighter jets intercept Russian plane near aircraft carrier off Iceland
The Russian Bear-F plane "repeatedly approached" the HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier, flying "unnecessarily close" and dropping sonar devices, according to the U.K.'s defense ministry.
National Guard members on patrol in Memphis fatally shoot man, police say
Two Tennessee National Guard members fatally shot a man in Memphis who turned toward them with a gun during a downtown pursuit, authorities said.
Balogun's red card suspension lifted after Trump called FIFA chief, sources say
Balogun's reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino last week to ask whether the organization was going to review the situation, sources told CBS News.
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Trump says he saw World Cup play that led to Balogun's suspension
"That was a foul. That wasn't even an infraction," President Trump said of U.S. Men's National Team Folarin Balogun's red card.
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."
EasyJet agrees to $6.7 billion takeover by U.S. private equity firm
U.K. budget airline has struck a deal to be acquired after rejecting four previous offers by the American investment firm.
2 National Guard members on patrol in Memphis fatally shoot man, police say
Two Tennessee National Guard members fatally shot a man in Memphis who turned toward them with a gun during a downtown pursuit, authorities said.
FIFA criticized for lifting U.S. star's red card suspension after Trump phone call
Europe's soccer governing body and prominent commentators have criticized the decision, which allows Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium.
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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."
EasyJet agrees to $6.7 billion takeover by U.S. private equity firm
U.K. budget airline has struck a deal to be acquired after rejecting four previous offers by the American investment firm.
More than 100,000 fireworks recalled ahead of July 4
Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using the recalled fireworks and return them for a full refund.
How to save money on air conditioning as electric bills climb
As Americans endure another bout of extreme heat, experts say small thermostat adjustments and other energy-saving steps can help reduce soaring cooling costs.
Here's who won — and lost — under Trump's "big, beautiful bill"
A year after President Trump signed the sweeping tax and spending package, its effects on households, businesses and federal programs are increasingly evident.
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Trump says he saw World Cup play that led to Balogun's suspension
"That was a foul. That wasn't even an infraction," President Trump said of U.S. Men's National Team Folarin Balogun's red card.
Transcript: Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Carlos Gimenez on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 5, 2026
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Reps. Adriano Espaillat, Democrat of New York, and Carlos Gimenez, Republican of Florida, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 5, 2026. The interview was taped on July 2, 2026.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 5, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Carlos Giminez join Ed O'Keefe.
NASA administrator: "We are very much in a space race right now" against China
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said the U.S. is "very much in a space race right now" against China, as the two countries vie to land astronauts on the moon and secure a near-permanent presence.
Mallory McMorrow suspends Senate campaign in Michigan
State Sen. Mallory McMorrow announced on Sunday that she is suspending her campaign for Senate, narrowing the Democratic field ahead of the competitive August primary.
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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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What a Brooklyn bodega reveals about the craze for an experimental weight-loss drug
It isn't approved by the FDA, but we found an experimental weight-loss drug called retatrutide for sale at a local convenience store.
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EasyJet agrees to $6.7 billion takeover by U.S. private equity firm
U.K. budget airline has struck a deal to be acquired after rejecting four previous offers by the American investment firm.
U.K. fighter jets intercept Russian plane near aircraft carrier off Iceland
The Russian Bear-F plane "repeatedly approached" the HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier, flying "unnecessarily close" and dropping sonar devices, according to the U.K.'s defense ministry.
Prince Harry at odds with Buckingham Palace over U.K. stay
Prince's Harry's spokesperson says an offer to stay was "withdrawn at the last moment," which the Palace denies
FIFA criticized for lifting U.S. star's red card suspension after Trump phone call
Europe's soccer governing body and prominent commentators have criticized the decision, which allows Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium.
Jewelry worth millions of dollars stolen from French museum
Burglars stole millions of dollars worth of jewelry from the museum of luxury glassmaker Lalique just months after a stunning gem heist at the Louvre.
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Details on Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding
More details are emerging about the huge Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding that brought together 1,000 people in New York City. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wedding recap
PEOPLE editor-in-chief Charlotte Triggs talks about the details emerging regarding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding - including what it looked like inside Madison Square Garden and who was invited.
Extended interview: J.K. Simmons
In this web exclusive, the character actor who won an Academy Award for "Whiplash" talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his roles, the epitomes of real characters.
"Little House on the Prairie": The beloved books are back on screen
Laura Ingalls Wilder's semi-autobiographical book series, which inspired a classic 1970s TV show, is returning to screens this summer in a new adaptation.
A return to "Little House on the Prairie"
Laura Ingalls Wilder's semi-autobiographical "Little House on the Prairie" series, which inspired a classic 1970s TV show, is returning to screens this summer in a new adaptation of Wilder's beloved books. Correspondent Faith Salie talks with stars Alice Halsey, Skywalker Hughes, Crosby Fitzgerald and Luke Bracey; writer-showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine; and executive producer Joy Gorman Wettels, about myth-making and pioneers in the American West.
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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."
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.
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.
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.
Sony to stop making physical discs for PlayStation starting in 2028
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
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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.
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?
NASA strives to save doomed telescope
NASA is in a race against time as the Swift Observatory telescope in orbit sinks closer to Earth. CBS News consultant William Harwood explains the $30 million salvage operation.
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Hearing for man accused of killing Kirk
Prosecutors on Monday aim to convince a judge at a key hearing that they have enough evidence against Tyler Robinson to go to trial and seek the death penalty. Robinson is accused of murdering conservative activist Charlie Kirk, whose widow and parents are expected to be in the courtroom. Carter Evans reports.
2 National Guard members on patrol in Memphis fatally shoot man, police say
Two Tennessee National Guard members fatally shot a man in Memphis who turned toward them with a gun during a downtown pursuit, authorities said.
Jewelry worth millions of dollars stolen from French museum
Burglars stole millions of dollars worth of jewelry from the museum of luxury glassmaker Lalique just months after a stunning gem heist at the Louvre.
Rep. Nancy Pelosi's husband suspected in Napa County hit-and-run
Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is suspected of crashing into a parked car and driving away from the scene Friday afternoon in Northern California.
Trump announces 6 new pardons
The four presidents carved into Mount Rushmore collectively issued over 1,100 pardons. President Trump, who is visiting there tonight, has outdone them all and is now adding more. Nancy Cordes reports.
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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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Russia slams Kyiv with deadly attack
Russia hit Kyiv with a deadly attack ahead of Tuesday's NATO summit. CBS News' Aiden Stretch has details from Ukraine.
East Coast braces for more severe weather
The East Coast is bracing for another round of severe storms after rain, wind and lightning disrupted July Fourth celebrations. CBS News' Lana Zak has more.
Iranians honors former supreme leader
Iranians attended a massive funeral procession for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Monday. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has more.
Balogun's red card stirs controversy
The soccer world is reacting after FIFA lifted Folarin Balogun's red card suspension, allowing him to play in the U.S.-Belgium game. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Elizabeth Campbell have more.
Trump details call with FIFA president
President Trump detailed his call with FIFA President Gianni Infantino regarding U.S. striker Folarin Balogun's red card suspension from the World Cup game against Bosnia-Herzegovina. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has more.