Toucan seen flying around Las Vegas for months is rescued
The toucan has been living in Las Vegas since November, much to the concern of bird experts who were worried about the exotic bird's health and ability to survive.
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Eye Opener: Investigation into Vegas incident
The investigation into a possible terror incident near Las Vegas is continuing after an armed driver attempted to ram his car into a power substation. Meanwhile, the Trump administration carried out another strike on an alleged drug boat. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
Car-ramming at power substation near Las Vegas investigated as possible terrorism
The driver of the vehicle, a 23-year-old man from Albany, New York, had been reported missing and died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
Possible act of terrorism outside Las Vegas
The FBI investigated a possible act of terrorism outside of Las Vegas on Friday. This came after a driver armed with guns and explosives attempted to ram his car into a power facility not far from the Hoover Dam. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.
Don Henley reflects on the Eagles' "miraculous run," Glenn Frey, and more
Don Henley acknowledges the Eagles are "kind of a staple" as they sell out shows at the Las Vegas Sphere and cement their status with the best-selling album of all time.
Bio lab found in Las Vegas is similar to California scene, officials say
Officials in Reedley, California said they had tried to warn federal authorities about the possibility of similar labs after one was found there in 2023.
Details of Las Vegas lab raid
Authorities raided a suspected homemade biological lab in Las Vegas, Nevada, over the weekend, which investigators say could be linked to a similar 2023 case in California. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
"Dances With Wolves" actor Nathan Chasing Horse convicted of sexual assault
A Nevada jury convicted "Dances With Wolves" actor Nathan Chasing Horse of multiple charges of sexually assaulting a minor.
Actor used reputation as medicine man to prey on women, prosecutors say
Nathan Chasing Horse's defense attorney said prosecutors would present no evidence of the allegations, including no DNA evidence or eyewitnesses.
Vegas casino turns to electronic table games
Las Vegas' Golden Gate Hotel Casino has removed all of its live dealers, making every table game electronic. That move comes as data from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority shows the city hosted roughly 7% fewer visitors in 2025 compared to 2024. Andres Gutierrez reports.
Report on Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department on Monday released a report detailing its response to the New Year's Day 2025 Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump International Hotel in the city. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the details.
JB Pritzker wins $1.4 million from blackjack
Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker reported $1.4 million in blackjack winnings earlier this week. Tom LoBianco, co-founder and editor for 24sight News, and Laura Davison, Bloomberg News Washington deputy bureau chief, join "The Takeout" to discuss this and other stories of the day.
Pritzker wins $1.4 million playing blackjack in Las Vegas
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker reported a gambling windfall of $1.4 million on his federal tax return this week.
Las Vegas Aces defeat Mercury to claim third WNBA title in 4 seasons
A'ja Wilson scored 31 points, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young both added 18 and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals.
The Assassination of Jeff German
A Las Vegas journalist is stabbed to death while investigating claims a boss was toxic. Did his reporting make him a target? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Teen arrested in 2023 Las Vegas cyberattack
Hackers threw Las Vegas casinos into chaos in 2023, taking down some of the Strip's biggest names. Two years later, a teenager is accused of orchestrating the attack. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the details.
Head of Las Vegas tourism insists Sin City isn't dead despite drop in visitors
Las Vegas saw a 12% decline in visitors compared to a year ago, hosting about 3.1 million people, according to LVCVA data.
Last-minute Labor Day getaway tips, ideas
This Labor Day Weekend is expected to break air travel records, according to the Transportation Security Administration. Christie Hudson, an Expedia travel expert, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss last-minute travel tips.
Disruptive passenger causes Air Canada flight to be diverted to Chicago
The flight from Toronto, Canada, was heading to Las Vegas when the disruptive passenger caused the flight to be diverted to Chicago's O'Hare Airport.
Las Vegas tourism slumps, costing city billions
Tourism in Las Vegas is slumping this summer, costing the city billions. That could signal trouble ahead for the U.S. economy. Andres Gutierrez has new details.
Jaylen Brown's dad charged with attempted murder
The father of Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is facing attempted murder charges. Police say Quenton Marselles Brown stabbed a man multiple times during a parking lot dispute. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports.
Why many Nevadans are contending with worsening food insecurity
According to a new analysis, about one in seven residents in Southern Nevada is food insecure, meaning they do not know where their next meal is coming from.
Flight returns to Las Vegas airport after flames come from engine midair
American Airlines said 153 passengers and six crew members were on board when Flight 1665 returned to Las Vegas' airport.
Flames shoot out of American Airlines engine
Smoke and flames shot out of an engine on an American Airlines flight Wednesday before the plane made an emergency landing in Las Vegas. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
Plane makes emergency landing in Las Vegas
American Airlines Flight 1665 returned to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas Wednesday morning after flames and smoke were seen coming from the engine in midair, officials said. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more details.
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Trump exalts progress in Iran war after warning country will be "hit very hard"
President Trump warned Iran that it would be "hit very hard," after calling for the country's "unconditional surrender."
Trump meets with Latin American leaders in Miami amid war on Iran
The White House called the gathering of Latin American leaders the "Shield of the Americas" summit.
Bodycam video contradicts ICE claims in fatal shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez
Video of last year's fatal shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez obtained by CBS News appears to contradict claims that Martinez was shot by an ICE agent because he "accelerated" and "intentionally ran over" another agent.
Russian strike on apartment building kills at least 8 in Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack and called for an international response.
Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving — again
In July, Prasad was briefly forced from his job, but was reinstated less than two weeks later.
Para alpine skier wins Russia its first Paralympic medal in 12 years
Russian athletes are back competing under their own flag in the Winter Paralympics at Milan Cortina.
At least 6 dead after tornado rips through Michigan and storms hit central U.S.
Severe storms were sweeping across the central U.S., and forecasters warned tornadoes could turn dangerous across several states.
Venezuela's new gold rush moves at "Trump speed," but ignores a $25M question
Venezuela's new administration is cutting deals, but there's a big reward available for a key figure.
GOP Rep. Darrell Issa says he will retire, months after declaring he's "not quitting"
Rep. Darrell Issa's abrupt reversal injects more uncertainty in the race for the newly redrawn Southern California congressional district.
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Pope Leo names veteran Vatican diplomat as new ambassador to the U.S.
Italian Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, 68, is currently the Holy See's ambassador to the United Nations in New York.
Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving — again
In July, Prasad was briefly forced from his job, but was reinstated less than two weeks later.
GOP Rep. Darrell Issa says he will retire, months after declaring he's "not quitting"
Rep. Darrell Issa's abrupt reversal injects more uncertainty in the race for the newly redrawn Southern California congressional district.
DOJ asks appeals court to restore Trump's executive orders targeting law firms
The Justice Department on Friday asked a federal appeals court to overturn a lower court ruling that invalidated President Trump's executive orders targeting four major law firms.
At least 6 dead after tornado rips through Michigan and storms hit central U.S.
Severe storms were sweeping across the central U.S., and forecasters warned tornadoes could turn dangerous across several states.
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Venezuela's new gold rush moves at "Trump speed," but ignores a $25 million question
Venezuela's new administration is cutting deals, but there's a big reward available for a key figure.
House hunting? Here's what to know as the spring buying season arrives.
Although home prices remain elevated, conditions are shaping up to be more favorable for buyers this year, experts said.
United CEO said U.S. airfares could rise as Iran war drives up oil prices
Jet fuel costs have shot up more than 50% since the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran sparked a jump in global prices.
These 10 jobs are most exposed to AI, Anthropic finds
The maker of the Claude chatbot says its research could help identify economic disruptions by measuring how AI is currently reshaping work.
Stocks sink as oil prices sizzle and U.S. hiring fizzles
Stocks fell after new government data showed U.S. employers shed 92,000 jobs in February and as investors fret over oil prices.
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Trump meets with Latin American leaders in Miami amid war on Iran
The White House called the gathering of Latin American leaders the "Shield of the Americas" summit.
Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving — again
In July, Prasad was briefly forced from his job, but was reinstated less than two weeks later.
GOP Rep. Darrell Issa says he will retire, months after declaring he's "not quitting"
Rep. Darrell Issa's abrupt reversal injects more uncertainty in the race for the newly redrawn Southern California congressional district.
DOJ asks appeals court to restore Trump's executive orders targeting law firms
The Justice Department on Friday asked a federal appeals court to overturn a lower court ruling that invalidated President Trump's executive orders targeting four major law firms.
Man convicted in plot to assassinate Trump that was tied to Iran's paramilitary
A Pakistani business owner accused of trying to hire hit men to kill a U.S. politician has been convicted in a trial that showcased allegations of Iran-backed plotting on American soil.
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A Pilates teacher thought she had the flu. Doctors found aggressive cancer
Debi Weiss thought her fatigue and weakness was a seasonal illness, but her condition quickly worsened.
Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving — again
In July, Prasad was briefly forced from his job, but was reinstated less than two weeks later.
RFK Jr. challenges Dunkin' and Starbucks over sugary drinks
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
States face pushback on their rural health transformation plans
Some Republican state lawmakers and health associations are pushing back against spending plans under the Trump administration's $50 billion federal rural health fund.
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U.K. killer Ian Huntley dies after prison attack
Ian Huntley, 52, had been on life support after being hit repeatedly over the head with a metal bar in a U.K. prison on Feb. 26.
China's Xi Jinping calls for political loyalty amid military purge
"There must be no one in the military who harbors disloyalty to the (ruling Communist) Party," Xi said.
Trump meets with Latin American leaders in Miami amid war on Iran
The White House called the gathering of Latin American leaders the "Shield of the Americas" summit.
Pope Leo names veteran Vatican diplomat as new ambassador to the U.S.
Italian Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, 68, is currently the Holy See's ambassador to the United Nations in New York.
Para alpine skier wins Russia its first Paralympic medal in 12 years
Russian athletes are back competing under their own flag in the Winter Paralympics at Milan Cortina.
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Book excerpt: "Judge Stone" by Viola Davis & James Patterson
The Academy Award-winning actress and the bestselling writer team up for a courtroom thriller that touches on the lightning-rod issue of abortion.
Maggie Gyllenhaal talks thriller "The Bride!"
Oscar nominee Maggie Gyllenhaal speaks about reimagining "Bride of Frankenstein" to create her new gothic thriller "The Bride!" which she wrote, produced and directed. The star-studded cast includes Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale and her brother, Jake Gyllenhaal.
Extended interview: Maggie Gyllenhaal
Maggie Gyllenhaal tells "CBS Mornings" featured host Vladimir Duthiers about the inspiration behind her new film "The Bride!," a reimagining of the 1935 classic "The Bride of Frankenstein," collaborating with its stars and more.
Britney Spears arrested on suspected DUI
Britney Spears is out of police custody after she was arrested Wednesday in California on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. A representative for Spears said this "was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable," adding, "Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law."
Savannah Guthrie visits "Today" studio, says she intends to return to show
Savannah Guthrie thanked her colleagues for "caring about my mom as much as I do" in her visit to the studio since Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.
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Study: AI overuse can lead to "brain fry"
Artificial intelligence promised to lighten the workload while increasing productivity. But as more people are using AI for work, a new study published in Harvard Business Review finds AI overuse could cause "brain fry." CBS News correspondent Lana Zak spoke with the study's lead author to unpack the findings.
Affordable ways to protect your aging parents
The most recent government data shows nearly 28% of Americans live alone. The number has risen for decades, especially for older generations. Ash-har Quraishi shows simple tools that can provide extra security and protection for your aging loved ones.
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.
Anthropic CEO apologizes for leaked memo
The CEO of Anthropic is apologizing for a leaked internal memo amid a feud with the Pentagon over its AI model. The memo criticized the Trump administration and OpenAI. It comes after the Defense Department declared Anthropic a supply chain risk or a possible security risk.
Pentagon designates Anthropic a supply chain risk
The Pentagon formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic as a supply chain risk on Thursday amid their feud over AI guardrails. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke DiPalma joins CBS News with more.
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
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.
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U.K. killer Ian Huntley dies after prison attack
Ian Huntley, 52, had been on life support after being hit repeatedly over the head with a metal bar in a U.K. prison on Feb. 26.
Latest on Utah triple murder suspect
A manhunt for a triple murder suspect in Utah ended Thursday when Ivan Miller, 22, was arrested in Colorado. Here's what to know about the investigation.
Austin gunman assaulted woman at Tesla facility in December, lawsuit alleges
The gunman who carried out the mass shooting last weekend in Austin, Texas, assaulted a woman three months earlier at a Tesla facility, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday in Texas.
Kouri Richins' friends take stand at trial
Becky Lloyd, a neighbor and friend of Kouri Richins, who is accused of fatally poisoning her husband in 2022, testified at her trial on Thursday about conversations they had about Richins' marriage. Lloyd said Richins' told her, "In many ways it would be better if he [Richins' husband], if he were dead" in a serious tone. Richins denies killing her husband and has pleaded not guilty to charges.
Body parts of kidnapped tourist found on Bali beach, police say
Ihor Komarov, 28, was identified from DNA samples taken from the dismembered body and compared to those of his mother, police said.
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Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Latest on Utah triple murder suspect
A manhunt for a triple murder suspect in Utah ended Thursday when Ivan Miller, 22, was arrested in Colorado. Here's what to know about the investigation.
Deadly tornadoes and storms slam central U.S.
At least six people were killed in Michigan and Oklahoma on Friday after deadly tornadoes and storms ripped through the region.
U.S. batters Iran on 8th day of war
President Trump threatened ongoing strikes on Iran, saying Saturday on social media the country will be "hit very hard" as the war enters its eighth day. On Friday, Mr. Trump demanded "unconditional surrender" from the country.
Oil prices surge amid war in Iran
Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss how the war against Iran is impacting the price of oil and gas. She also breaks down the February jobs report.
Trump ramps up pressure on Tehran
President Trump ramped up pressure on Iran Friday, demanding "unconditional surrender," while the White House made it clear that Mr. Trump wants to be a part of the decision on Iran's next leader.