Major Garrett: Donald Trump chooses Rick Perry to be energy secretary
The former Texas governor met with Trump Monday about the position
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Rick Perry summoned to Trump Tower to discuss key Cabinet position
Perry sits on two corporate boards and that may present a confirmation issue should he win the energy secretary competition
Rick Perry interview
Former Texas Governor Rick Perry joined CBSN to discuss the final debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
Ex-Texas Gov. Rick Perry will be on Dancing with the Stars
Perry ran for president in 2012 and 2016
Rick Perry interview
Former Texas Governor Rick Perry said there is a great deal of healing that has to occur after five officers were killed and seven others injured in Thurday night's Dallas shooting. Perry joined CBSN by phone, see the full interview.
Commentary: Who might be Trump's VP?
The presumptive Republican nominee has limited options when it comes to the bottom half of the ticket
Rick Perry jumps on the Trump train
The former Texas governor, who had previously backed Ted Cruz, was highly critical of Trump last summer
Texas: No record of Rick Perry's vote in GOP primary
The former governor, who dropped out of the 2016 race last fall, supported fellow Texan Ted Cruz in his state's primary
Rick Perry endorses Ted Cruz
The former Texas governor's endorsement played up his experience serving in the military
Quiz: How closely have you been following the 2016 election?
It's been a busy year on the campaign trail - test your knowledge of the election's twists and turns as 2015 comes to a close
Which 2016 candidates raised the most money?
Presidential hopefuls are beginning to announce their third quarter fundraising hauls
Zombie super PACs: What happens to all that cash?
A presidential candidacy might die when its campaign runs out of money...but its super PAC can still live on
Running for president? You've probably slept here
Where presidential candidates like to stay the night when they're campaigning in New Hampshire
A triumphant Donald Trump said farewell to former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, who dropped out of the field of Republicans running for president and took a parting shot at the GOP front-runner
A triumphant Donald Trump said farewell to former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, who dropped out of the field of Republicans running for president and took a parting shot at the GOP front-runner. The businessman said attacking him seemed to be an "unlucky" strategy and issued a warning to just about anybody who has taken him on. Julianna Goldman reports.
Rick Perry drops out of 2016 presidential race
Perry's announcement comes days before the second Republican debate
Who is Bob Haus and why is he still working for Rick Perry?
There is one steadfast anchor in his Iowa organization who isn't going anywhere: Bob Haus, his Iowa strategist.
Santorum visits all 99 Iowa counties
Some presidential candidates see it as a path to success in Iowa, while others prefer to concentrate on more populous areas
Rick Perry loses New Hampshire political director
Perry's New Hampshire political director, Dante Vitaliano, departs for Ohio Gov. John Kasich's campaign
Where the 2016 Republican candidates stand on climate change
There is widespread skepticism in the GOP that humans cause climate change - or that the climate is changing at all
Could 2016 presidential candidates handle a Katrina?
A look at how some of the current and former Republican governors running for president tackled disasters in their states
After on-air shooting, Dems call for more gun control
The Republicans who responded to the WDBJ shooting focused on mental health care
Former Perry adviser Sam Clovis signs up with Trump
Clovis left Perry's cash-strapped campaign to be a national co-chair for Trump, who's leading the polls for the GOP nomination
Rick Perry's Iowa campaign chairman steps down
The news marks the latest sign of trouble for former Texas governor's faltering 2016 presidential campaign
Can super PAC support save Rick Perry?
The cash-strapped former Texas governor has stopped paying his campaign staffers
Rick Perry's campaign staff working without pay
The former Texas governor has struggled to raise as much money as some of his rivals for the Republican presidential nomination
Trump says "we're going to fight" in remarks a day after his conviction
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in a case stemming from a "hush money" payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Muted frenzy in the courtroom when Trump verdict came in
As the verdict was read, former President Donald Trump's eyes appeared to close, and his head shook slightly, lips pursed and eyes downcast.
Atlas 5 rocket fueled for launch of Boeing's Starliner crew capsule
Nearly a month after a frustrating launch scrub, the Starliner and its two-person crew were cleared for a second attempt to reach orbit.
Fact checking Trump's remarks after historic conviction in "hush money" trial
CBS News fact checked four misleading claims Trump made about his trial in remarks he made Friday morning.
Biden says Israel has extended new cease-fire proposal
President Biden said Israel's proposal consists of three phrases. Hamas has not yet responded.
Video shows anti-Islam activist among those stabbed in Germany attack
Police confirm that several people were stabbed in an attack in southwest Germany which reportedly targeted an anti-Islam activist.
Florida deputy who fatally shot U.S. airman is fired following investigation
Senior Airman Roger Fortson was in his apartment when he was fatally shot by a deputy.
Nelson Mandela's party loses 30-year majority in South Africa
With nearly 99% of votes counted, the once-dominant ANC had received just over 40% in the election, well short of the majority it had held since the famed all-race vote of 1994 that ended apartheid.
Jennifer Lopez cancels summer tour to spend time with family
Jennifer Lopez was set to embark on a 30+ city tour to promote her new album "This is Me…Now," which dropped in February.
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Atlas 5 rocket fueled for launch of Boeing's Starliner crew capsule
Nearly a month after a frustrating launch scrub, the Starliner and its two-person crew were cleared for a second attempt to reach orbit.
Muted frenzy in the courtroom when Trump verdict came in
As the verdict was read, former President Donald Trump's eyes appeared to close, and his head shook slightly, lips pursed and eyes downcast.
Trump says "we're going to fight" in remarks a day after his conviction
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in a case stemming from a "hush money" payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
World War II veteran awarded Pennsylvania high school diploma 2 days before his death at age 98
Gunnery Sgt. Richard Remp served in World War II and stayed in the Marines all the way through the Vietnam War.
Fact checking Trump's remarks after historic conviction in "hush money" trial
CBS News fact checked four misleading claims Trump made about his trial in remarks he made Friday morning.
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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.
Vermont law requires "Big Oil" to pay for climate change damages
the law would require fossil fuel companies to contribute to a superfund that will be used to help the state adapt to climate change and develop more resilient infrastructure.
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Muted frenzy in the courtroom when Trump verdict came in
As the verdict was read, former President Donald Trump's eyes appeared to close, and his head shook slightly, lips pursed and eyes downcast.
Trump says "we're going to fight" in remarks a day after his conviction
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in a case stemming from a "hush money" payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Fact checking Trump's remarks after historic conviction in "hush money" trial
CBS News fact checked four misleading claims Trump made about his trial in remarks he made Friday morning.
Ex-U.S. official casts Sen. Bob Menendez as a villain at bribery trial
A former top U.S. agricultural official testified that Menendez tried to stop him from disrupting a halal certification monopoly that Egypt awarded to one of his constituents.
Trump may face travel restrictions in some countries after conviction
The former president often speaks about removing "criminals out of our country." Some countries could keep Trump out of theirs.
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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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Nelson Mandela's party loses 30-year majority in South Africa
With nearly 99% of votes counted, the once-dominant ANC had received just over 40% in the election, well short of the majority it had held since the famed all-race vote of 1994 that ended apartheid.
Canadian serial killer Robert Pickton dead after prison assault
Robert Pickton was assaulted at Port-Cartier Institution in Quebec, a maximum-security federal institution, by another inmate, authorities said.
Congressional leaders invite Netanyahu to address U.S. lawmakers
The top four leaders of the House and Senate invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address a joint meeting of Congress.
Sinaloa cartel leader, a U.S. fugitive, is shot dead in Mexico
Eliseo Imperial Castro, who was wanted by the U.S., was the nephew of Sinaloa cartel co-founder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.
Mental health is another battlefront for Ukrainians in Russian war
As Russia's war on Ukraine continues, a new report finds many Ukrainians are struggling with poor well-being.
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Jennifer Lopez cancels summer tour
Jennifer Lopez has canceled her upcoming summer tour to spend more time with her "children, family and close friends," Live Nation announced Friday.
Jennifer Lopez cancels summer tour to spend time with family
Jennifer Lopez was set to embark on a 30+ city tour to promote her new album "This is Me…Now," which dropped in February.
Book excerpt: "Eruption" by Michael Crichton and James Patterson
Michael Crichton's thriller about a massive volcanic eruption in Hawaii was unfinished when the "Jurassic Park" author died in 2008; more than 15 years later, James Patterson, the bestselling writer behind the Alex Cross series, has completed Crichton's work.
Shoshana Bean on starring in "Hell's Kitchen," inspired by Alicia Keys
Tony-nominated actress Shoshana Bean talked about the opportunity to star in "Hell's Kitchen," which was inspired by Alicia Keys' life.
Maya Hawke on her new music as she films final "Stranger Things" season
Actor Maya Hawke talked about focusing on her music career as the "Stranger Things" star films the final season of the hit series.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Alleged Ticketmaster data hack
Australia is investigating a potential Ticketmaster data breach affecting over half a billion users. Those behind the attack are said to be offering the data for $500,000 on the dark web. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga brings us the latest details.
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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.
How climate change impacts flight turbulence
Turbulence on flights has been increasing, and climate change could be one of the reasons why. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson explains how the human-caused phenomenon affects the flight path.
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Canadian serial killer Robert Pickton dead after prison assault
Robert Pickton was assaulted at Port-Cartier Institution in Quebec, a maximum-security federal institution, by another inmate, authorities said.
Sinaloa cartel leader, a U.S. fugitive, is shot dead in Mexico
Eliseo Imperial Castro, who was wanted by the U.S., was the nephew of Sinaloa cartel co-founder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.
Man accused of killing Georgia nursing student pleads not guilty
Jose Ibarra pleaded not guilty to killing nursing student Laken Hope Riley on Friday in a Georgia court.
What to know about alleged Ticketmaster hack
A notorious hacking group claims it has stolen names, addresses, phone numbers and partial credit card details from half a billion Ticketmaster customers, putting it up for sale for half a million dollars. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
DNA from fork leads to arrest of man 15 years after uncle killed
Police used forensic genetic genealogy and family tree research to solve the cold case.
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Atlas 5 rocket fueled for launch of Boeing's Starliner crew capsule
Nearly a month after a frustrating launch scrub, the Starliner and its two-person crew were 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.
Boeing's Starliner with crew on board cleared for second launch try
If the first piloted test flight goes well, NASA hopes to certify the Starliner for regularly scheduled service starting next year.
Earliest and most distant known galaxy spotted by James Webb telescope
The galaxy was spotted as astronomers and scientists studied what's known as "Cosmic Dawn."
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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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Eye Opener: Joe Manchin leaves Democratic party
Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia announced that he is leaving the Democratic Party, and will register as an Independent. Meanwhile, tributes are pouring in for Marian Robinson, the mother of former first lady Michelle Obama, who died this week at 86. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.
Where to get the latest CBS Mornings Deals
On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, lifestyle expert Ashley Bellman shows us items that might just become essentials. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.
New law aims to combat online predators
A new law requires social media companies to report crimes involving child sex trafficking, grooming or enticement to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and expanding penalties for those who fail to report such content. Advocates hope "The Report Act" will help protect children online. One family is sharing their story.
Biden outlines possible peace plan for Gaza
President Biden outlined a peace proposal to end the war in Gaza on Friday, including a cease-fire, influx of humanitarian aid and a release of hostages. Meanwhile, protests against the war touched off across the nation, leading to dozens of arrests in New York and California.
Breaking down Biden remarks on Trump, Middle East
President Biden broke his silence Friday on former President Donald Trump's conviction in his New York criminal case. His comments preceded remarks about a new Israeli cease-fire proposal. Margaret Brennan and Major Garrett have analysis.