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A new potentially dangerous storm has states across the South preparing for another round of freezing rain, ice and snow; and, while brutal winter conditions have caused dangerous travel, power outages and general frustration across the country, in some places, the frigid temperatures have also created great beauty.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a warning to airlines that terrorists may try to hide explosives inside small tubes of toothpaste or skin care products; and, the country's second-largest pharmacy chain, CVS Caremark, announced it will stop selling cigarettes and all tobacco products in its stores by October 2014
Power crews from as far away as Arkansas are working to restore power to hundreds of thousands of customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. Gov. Tom Corbett said the storm was as bad, or worse, than Superstorm Sandy; and, The TSA's ban underscores the concern behind the U.S. government's warning to airlines worldwide that terrorists may attempt to smuggle explosives inside tubes of toothpaste.
Republican leaders and some Democrats argue the Obama administration intentionally left them in the dark about the prisoner swap that freed Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl; and, Jim Axelrod hears the story of what happened during the D-Day rehearsal -- kept secret by the U.S. military -- firsthand from an American veteran.
The Supreme Court ruled that police officers did not have the right to search a suspect's phone without a warrant. The Justice's said comparing a search of a suspect's phone to a wallet, or coat - which don't require a warrant - wasn't an accurate comparison due to the volume of information stored on modern phone; and, ParkModo, a new app designed to help people find open parking spaces, is causing controversy in San Francisco, where the product is being tested.
Photos revealing the brutal tactics of ISIS have emerged. ISIS says it has executed more than 1,700 Iraqi soldiers. Militants managed to set off a car bomb in the heart of Baghdad, targeting a store where soldiers buy their uniforms; and, Vincent Nasserbakht left a career on Wall Street to open the Sock Hop men's apparel store in downtown Manhattan four years ago. But now, as Don Dahler explains, men's socks are the fastest growing sector of men's apparel.
A small flotilla of ships led by the USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier arrived in the Persian Gulf to carry out strikes in Iraq if ordered by the president; and, Starbucks has announced plans to offer its employees a free college education.
Thousands of frightened Iraqis continue to flee the fighting, streaming across the desert to Iraqi Kurdistan. On the ground, despite billions of dollars in American aid, Iraq's military seems unable or unwilling to take on the armed Islamic extremists; and, actress and activist Ruby Dee has died at the age of 91. Ruby Dee's most famous collaboration was with Ossie Davis. They were married for more than half a century and made five films together, including "Do the Right Thing."
ISIS militants have captured more towns in Iraq, including two critically important border crossings; and, the relentless flooding that has already saturated the upper Midwest is expected to continue.
U.S. military aircraft, including warplanes from the USS Bush, are now flying around the clock surveillance missions over Iraq. Joint Chiefs Chairman General Martin Dempsey told Congress Iraq has requested air strikes against the insurgents who now control much of northern and western Iraq; and, it's natural to see California seagulls by San Francisco Bay, but their numbers have swelled and it's affecting everything from flights to sanitation. Scientists are unable to say whether the population surge is due to climate change or a shortage of predators.
Answering the call to Jihad, crowds of Shiite men swarmed recruitment centers ready and eager to take on the Sunni extremists of ISIS, who have captured two major Iraqi cities. The call to arms came from Iraq's top Shiite cleric, who said that protecting Shiite shrines is a sacred duty; and, as part of our continuing series "On the Road," Steve Hartman meets Chris Rosati who after receiving a diagnosis for a terminal illness, made a conscious decision to spread as much kindness as he could, serving as a lasting lesson for his daughters.
Residents of Napa, California, are still getting their bearings after a powerful earthquake shook the area on Sunday; and, in January 2009, Alex Landau was almost beaten to death by Denver police during a traffic stop. None of the officers involved were prosecuted or disciplined.
American journalist Steven Sotloff appears to have become the second American hostage killed by ISIS; and, the pressure for President Obama to develop a military strategy against ISIS increased after the execution video of Steven Sotloff surfaced.
U.S. officials believe an American terrorist has died fighting alongside ISIS in Syria. Sources say he was on U.S. terror watch lists and was known to the FBI; and, A device known as the "Knee Defender" was at the center of a dispute on a United Airlines flight over the weekend. The product is attached to the back of an airline seat, preventing the person in front of you from reclining.
Following the beheading of a second American journalist at the hands of ISIS, President Obama sent mixed signals about his plans for the terrorist group; and, As ISIS continues its murderous rampage across Iraq, members of Congress are calling upon President Obama to announce a strategy to deal with the extremist group.
The United States and its Arab partners unleashed a flurry of missiles against various ISIS targets on Tuesday; and, in the early 1900s, loons nested as far south as Illinois and Pennsylvania. But since then, their range has steadily shrunk
President Obama ordered the first airstrikes against ISIS targets inside Syria Monday; and, A 74-year-old retired EMS captain in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn has helped to train more than 1,000 neighborhood kids to become Emergency Medical Technicians
The Baltimore Ravens cut star running back Ray Rice from their roster Monday afternoon after video emerged appearing to show him punching and knocking out his then-fiance Janay Palmer, who is now his wife; and, heavy storms pounded the Phoenix area early Monday, killing one person as it flooded roads, breaking an 81-year-old rainfall record before dawn.
Trump says he'll take another look at his nominee for drug czar; "#MeToo": Hear from those speaking out against sexual assault, harassment
At least 29 dead, hundreds missing as California firestorms rage on; Family has emotional reunion with helicopter pilot who rescued them from wildfires
Out-of-control wildfires continue to grow in California; Four-legged military heroes receive their species' highest honor
Disgraced ex-doc Larry Nassar sentenced as focus turns to culture of abuse; Giving hope -- and a ride -- to cancer patients
Top Trump aide Hope Hicks to resign; Kidney donation sets off chain reaction to help others.
Newly-released video shows U.S. soldiers under attack in Niger; Record number of female candidates running for office
Florida students head to state capital to fight for gun reform; Woman says hospital declared her living husband dead
The votes in Congress follow the deaths of several U.S. service members who were killed in Iranian attacks, and as the cost of the war escalates.
The U.S. moves more refueling planes to the Mideast and adds medics at a major military hospital as the war with Iran spreads to another key waterway.
The Justice Department will face an uphill battle if it tries to prosecute Jack Smith over allegations leveled by House Republicans, former prosecutors say.
The New York Times moved to block subpoenas issued by the Justice Department for grand jury testimony and phone records from its reporters.
Federal health officials said they've identified a new outbreak of the cyclospora parasite, but the source hasn't been specified.
The Secret Service said a member of Vice President JD Vance's detail is under investigation for "compromising operational and information security."
Madison's chief of police says an officer in Wisconsin's capital city shot and killed a man who had injured him with a knife while resisting arrest.
The FDA panel will review seven peptides and decide if they should be added to a list of substances that can be safely produced by compounding pharmacies.
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Utah's weekly measles case count has fallen. The national tally hasn't, and a newborn who's too young to be vaccinated is caught in between.
The new Gold+ initiative would allow private contractors to handle passenger screening at three airports while the TSA retains federal oversight.
The New York Times moved to block subpoenas issued by the Justice Department for grand jury testimony and phone records from its reporters.
The Justice Department will face an uphill battle if it tries to prosecute Jack Smith over allegations leveled by House Republicans, former prosecutors say.
Only about 53% of Americans own homes, or about 12 percentage points lower than previous data has shown, the study found.
The new Gold+ initiative would allow private contractors to handle passenger screening at three airports while the TSA retains federal oversight.
Only about 53% of Americans own homes, or about 12 percentage points lower than previous data has shown, the study found.
The robot actor is generating work for Hollywood creatives, not stealing jobs from actors, her inventor tells CBS News.
The recall affects white-shell and cage-free eggs sold under multiple grocery brands in six states. No illnesses have been reported.
The last time global oil prices settled above $100 was on May 22, data from FactSet shows.
The New York Times moved to block subpoenas issued by the Justice Department for grand jury testimony and phone records from its reporters.
The Justice Department will face an uphill battle if it tries to prosecute Jack Smith over allegations leveled by House Republicans, former prosecutors say.
The Senate rejected an attempt to rein in President Trump's war powers in Iran, soon after the House adopted a separate measure rebuking the president amid escalations in the conflict in recent days.
The Secret Service said a member of Vice President JD Vance's detail is under investigation for "compromising operational and information security."
The House on Thursday voted to direct President Trump to end the war with Iran, after four Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke the president over his handling of the conflict.
Utah's weekly measles case count has fallen. The national tally hasn't, and a newborn who's too young to be vaccinated is caught in between.
Federal health officials said they've identified a new outbreak of the cyclospora parasite, but the source hasn't been specified.
The FDA panel will review seven peptides and decide if they should be added to a list of substances that can be safely produced by compounding pharmacies.
The recall affects white-shell and cage-free eggs sold under multiple grocery brands in six states. No illnesses have been reported.
A pastor in Florida is suing OpenAI after he used ChatGPT for medical advice and received suggestions that he claims caused him to delay necessary treatment. Jo Ling Kent reports.
As Iran's attacks keep ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to a trickle and oil prices surge, Gulf states are planning to invest billions in pipeline alternatives.
A former model who accused Jeffrey Epstein associate Daniel Siad of rape says his death in Paris is "very disappointing," as he never faced justice.
Mayor Valentin Lavin, who was allied to President Claudia Sheinbaum's leftist party, had already survived an armed attack in January, according to local media reports.
Two beluga whales settled into their new home at SeaWorld San Antonio this week following an international relocation mission from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland.
France experienced at least 5,700 more deaths than usual during a historic heat wave last month, according to the public health agency.
The robot actor is generating work for Hollywood creatives, not stealing jobs from actors, her inventor tells CBS News.
Peter Lassally, the fabled TV executive for such late-night hosts as Johnny Carson and David Letterman, and a mentor for many rising comedians, died July 19, 2026 at age 93. In this March 11, 2018 "Sunday Morning" profile, correspondent Mo Rocca talked with Lassally (affectionately dubbed "The Host Whisperer") about working with the kings of late-night. Lassally also talks about his childhood, part of which was spent in Nazi concentration camps, and also about whether he has had joy in his life.
"Criminal Minds" star Aisha Tyler was only supposed to be in six episodes of the show, but her journey on the series has now spanned over a decade. She tells "CBS Mornings" how her role has impacted her in real life and what it was like to work with guest star Connor Storrie from "Heated Rivalry."
Actor James Norton describes what it is like to play a villain in "House of the Dragon," which is a prequel to "Game of Thrones" and reveals which scene made him nearly faint during shooting.
Luke Bracey tells "CBS Mornings" the new "Little House on the Prairie" series was adapted from the books rather than a reboot of the TV show. He explains why he thinks it resonates with people today and how a playlist helped him and a co-star bond over their characters.
OpenAI is investigating after two of its AI bots went rogue and targeted an outside company during a training exercise in what the company called an "unprecedented cyber incident." Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at Puck, joins with more.
Florida pastor Scott Winters claims in his lawsuit against OpenAI that ChatGPT's poor medical recommendations sent him to the hospital. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent sat down with Winters to discuss his experience.
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.
A former pastor is speaking out, claiming ChatGPT's guidance landed him in the hospital. He's now suing OpenAI and its CEO. The company said, in part, "ChatGPT is not a doctor and should never be used as a substitute for medical care." Jo Ling Kent reports.
ChatGPT developer OpenAI says its artificial intelligence systems hacked into another AI company without prompting. Connor Leahy, U.S. director for ControlAI, joins CBS News to discuss.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
A multistate search is underway for a woman wanted in connection to a murder investigation. Police say Isabelle Rose Johnson is suspected of killing a Florida father who was found in a shallow grave last month. Cristian Benavides reports.
There were 89 people arrested in the New York area over the course of the World Cup, the NYPD said.
Protesters gathered after police in Madison, Wisconsin, fatally shot a man during an attempted arrest. The man was armed with a knife and injured an officer before he was shot, police said. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro faces drug trafficking charges in the U.S. and is scheduled to go on trial in June 2027. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman explains what to expect from Maduro's legal proceedings.
Independent autopsy results commissioned by Nolan Wells' family found the cause and manner of the 18-year-old's death were undetermined, pending further investigation. Wells died during a July Fourth boating trip with friends.
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
On the first episode of "Healthful," Melinda French Gates shared three simple things women can do to better advocate for their health.
Dr. Kim Sandler, the director of the Vanderbilt Lung Screening Program, shared three simple things women can do to lower their risk of lung cancer. Sandler joined "Healthful" with Anne Wojcicki, the former CEO of 23andMe, and Shira Kupperman Boehler.
Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in Louisiana, causing dangerous surf and flooding parts of the coast. Videos captured Bertha's impact in Louisiana and Alabama, and showed how Texas was preparing for the storm.
OpenAI is investigating after two of its AI bots went rogue and targeted an outside company during a training exercise in what the company called an "unprecedented cyber incident." Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at Puck, joins with more.
Since the weekend, Ukraine has struck four warehouses belonging to leading Russian retailer Wildberries, often described as the country's Amazon. Aidan Stretch tells the story from Kyiv.