U.S. scientist stirs salty debate about British tea
The tradition of tea drinking runs deep in Britain, but trouble is brewing over the best brew thanks to one U.S. scientist. Ian Lee has the story.
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Packers hold impromptu tea party
Players from the Green Bay Packers joined one of their youngest fans for an impromptu tea party during training camp.
Republican challenging Trump says he lost his radio show
Joe Walsh says he received notice about his radio show before sitting down for an interview on CNN
DOJ announces settlement with Tea Party groups
The groups' applications for tax-exempt status had been unfairly delayed by the IRS because their applications had "Tea Party" or "Patriots" in the title
Garrett gets emotional
After reading a fan's letter about political tolerance, Major Garrett gets emotional. Steve Chaggaris and guest Jenny Beth Martin, co-founder and national coordinator of the Tea Party Patriots, also react on "The Takeout."
Ex-Utah Sen. Bob Bennett dies at 82
One of the first incumbents ousted in a national wave of tea party-led anger in 2010, Bennett served three terms in U.S. Senate
Michigan lawmakers forced from office over affair now face charges
A former top aide to the two lawmakers said the two would "disappear" for hours at a time, especially on Thursdays, and then return demanding food
The mad world of '70s Tupperware parties
In this hilarious snapshot from 1976, Morley Safer covers the trend taking housewives by storm around the world: the Tupperware party.
Donald Trump on Iran: "They have suckered us"
GOP presidential frontrunner slammed the Iran nuclear deal while refusing to give specifics about what he wants in the deal
Probe: Mich. lawmakers in sex scandal misused taxpayer resources
Rep. Todd Courser concocted fictional email claiming he had sex with a male prostitute in a bid to conceal affair with Cindy Gamrat
Tearful Mich. lawmaker says she won't quit after affair, bizarre cover-up
Rep. Todd Courser says he fabricated story about having sex with male prostitute to conceal his affair with Rep. Cindy Gamrat
Report: Mich. lawmaker fabricated male prostitute story to hide affair
Rep. Todd Courser allegedly concocted fictional email claiming he had sex with male prostitute in a bid to hide affair with fellow lawmaker
Republican Sen. Thad Cochran narrowly defeated Tea Party challenger Chris McDaniel in a hotly contested primary battle Tuesday
Republican Sen. Thad Cochran narrowly defeated Tea Party challenger Chris McDaniel in a hotly contested primary battle Tuesday. McDaniel, who beat the six-term senator in the primary three weeks ago, triggering a runoff, plans to challenge the decision in court. Nancy Cordes reports.
Republican lawmakers grilled IRS Commissioner John Koskinen after learning key emails linked to Lois Lerner went missing, and that her hard drive had been destroyed
Republican lawmakers grilled IRS Commissioner John Koskinen after learning key emails linked to Lois Lerner went missing, and that her hard drive had been destroyed. The GOP believes the missing material could bolster accusations that Lerner and her department had placed extra scrutiny on Tea Party and other groups. Koskinen read emails from the IRS's IT department that seemed to rule out any foul play. Nancy Cordes reports.
Republican lawmakers are furious with the IRS for their claims that some of Lois Lerner's emails that are at the heart of a Congressional subpoena were lost
Republican lawmakers are furious with the IRS for their claims that some of Lois Lerner's emails that are at the heart of a Congressional subpoena were lost. Lerner's IRS division improperly scrutinized tea party supporters and other conservative groups that applied for tax-exempt status from 2010 to 2012. Nancy Cordes reports.
A look back at what we've been covering on “CBS This Morning"
A look back at what we've been covering on “CBS This Morning.”
Eric Cantor lost his Congressional seat in a GOP primary vote to Tea Party challenger, Dave Brat
A political earthquake in Virginia is shaking up Republicans across the country. Eric Cantor lost his Congressional seat in a GOP primary vote to Tea Party challenger, Dave Brat. Nancy Cordes reports.
On Tuesday, voters in six states chose the GOP established candidate, rather than tea party favorites
On Tuesday, voters in six states chose the GOP established candidate, rather than tea party favorites. Norah O'Donnell reports.
Primary voters in six states go to the poll Tuesday
Primary voters in six states go to the poll Tuesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports from Louisville, Ky., on the race between Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Tea Party-backed Matt Bevin.
Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) criticized the Obama administration for contributing to the nation's massive income gap by making Americans too dependent on government
Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) criticized the Obama administration for contributing to the nation's massive income gap by making Americans too dependent on government. He also stressed what he said is the need for lower taxes in order to spark the economy, and said the best way to stop Obamacare is to provide better health care solutions.
Tea Party Republicans determined to end Obamacare
While national polls show the American people want the shutdown to end, tea party Republicans in the House are committed to ending the president's health care law
GOP plan to end shutdown collapses
Twenty-four hours after Senate leaders boasted of progress on a deal, House Republicans rushed out their own proposal, then called off a vote
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from October 14, 2013
Bipartisan talks came to life Monday, with Senate leaders closing in on a deal to fund the government through Jan. 15 and raise the debt ceiling through Feb 15; and, Livestock farmers in South Dakota are suffering after a record early blizzard that dumped four feet of snow and killed tens of thousands of cattle. The government shutdown has left ranchers unable to go to the government for help.
IRS scandal twist: "Occupy," marijuana groups also targeted
The tax agency now says conservatives weren't the only ones targeted for special scrutiny
Economists bullish amid volatile market
Also, GM is recalling almost 200,000 mid-size SUVs
Hamas releases propaganda video of two hostages, including U.S. citizen
The hostages seen on the video were identified as Omri Miran and Keith Siegel by the campaign group the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.
Tornadoes leave a trail of destruction in Oklahoma, at least 1 killed
More than 100 tornadoes were detected in six states in the Midwest over the weekend.
Recreational boats to pass through Key Bridge collapse site Sunday after opening of fourth temporary channel
On Sunday, recreational boats will be able to pass through the Key Bridge collapse salvage during specific hours.
College protests against war grow as do reports of antisemitism
Protesters nationwide are demanding that their schools divest from companies they say are enabling the Israel-Hamas war as officials say outside agitators "spew hate and antisemitism."
Harvey Weinstein hospitalized ahead of New York court appearance
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges was overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
White House Correspondents' Dinner overshadowed by protests
Mr. Biden, like most of his predecessors, used the glitzy annual White House Correspondents' Association banquet to jab at his rival, former President Donald Trump.
Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas competes for first time since 2016
Gabby Douglas qualified in multiple events for the U.S. Championships in Fort Worth, Texas, next month.
"Psychological autopsy" used to determine mindset of shooting victim
After a traditional autopsy, a coroner ruled Kristen Trickle died by suicide. But prosecutors in Kansas questioned if she could have fired the large-caliber revolver that killed her and ordered an autopsy of her mind.
Republic First Bank closes, first FDIC-insured bank to fail in 2024
Regulators have closed Republic First Bank's 32 branches in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York and they will be taken over by Fulton Bank.
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The importance of being lazy
Social pressures to be productive – not to mention a culture that prizes multi-tasking – make doing nothing hard to do, for fear of being accused of the dreaded sin of laziness. However, experts say there are rewards for not pushing yourself to the edge all the time.
Tornadoes leave a trail of destruction in Oklahoma, at least 1 killed
More than 100 tornadoes were detected in six states in the Midwest over the weekend.
White House Correspondents' Dinner overshadowed by protests
Mr. Biden, like most of his predecessors, used the glitzy annual White House Correspondents' Association banquet to jab at his rival, former President Donald Trump.
"Psychological autopsy" used to determine mindset of shooting victim
After a traditional autopsy, a coroner ruled Kristen Trickle died by suicide. But prosecutors in Kansas questioned if she could have fired the large-caliber revolver that killed her and ordered an autopsy of her mind.
Poisoned cheesecake used as a weapon a first for NY investigators
Viktoria Nasyrova attempted to murder a woman with cheesecake. As one private investigator would find out, she had a list of alleged victims — including her ex-boyfriend's dog.
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United Auto Workers reaches deal with Daimler Truck, averting potential strike
The union struck a four-year agreement with the German company on Friday evening, just before the expiration of the previous contract.
Intimacy coordinators are on the rise on film and TV sets. Here's what they do.
Intimacy coordination is a relatively new and growing field with movie and television productions required to make a good-faith effort to hire one if needed on set.
Possible TikTok ban leaves some small businesses concerned for their survival
Under the new law signed this week, ByteDance has nine to 12 months to sell the platform to an American owner, or TikTok faces being banned in the U.S.
Here's how much income it takes to be considered rich in your state
The income needed to join your state's top earners can vary considerably, from a low of $329,620 annually in West Virginia to $719,253 in Washington D.C.
Many Americans retire far earlier than expected — and not by choice
About 7 in 10 retirees stop working before they turned 65. For many of them, it was for reasons beyond their control.
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White House Correspondents' Dinner overshadowed by protests
Mr. Biden, like most of his predecessors, used the glitzy annual White House Correspondents' Association banquet to jab at his rival, former President Donald Trump.
Transcript: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell that will air on April 28, 2024.
Republic First Bank closes, first FDIC-insured bank to fail in 2024
Regulators have closed Republic First Bank's 32 branches in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York and they will be taken over by Fulton Bank.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem writes about killing her dog in new book
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem — a potential running mate for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump — is getting attention again.
Trump trial sees new witnesses to close out first week of testimony
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called two new witnesses to the stand on Friday, rounding out the first week of testimony.
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Pasteurization working to kill bird flu in milk, early FDA results find
Around 1 in 5 retail milk samples had tested positive for the bird flu virus, but further tests show it was not infectious.
Plans for menthol cigarette ban delayed due to "immense" feedback
The White House had been due to decide on the menthol cigarette rule in March.
Superbug from human eye drops outbreak spread to dogs
The discovery of drug-resistant bacteria in two dogs prompted a probe by the CDC and New Jersey health authorities.
"Vampire facials" at unlicensed spa infected 3 with HIV, CDC says
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
Don't just track your steps: 4 health points to monitor on your smartwatch
Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count.
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Hamas releases propaganda video of two hostages, including U.S. citizen
The hostages seen on the video were identified as Omri Miran and Keith Siegel by the campaign group the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.
Iraqi social media influencer shot dead in Baghdad
Iraqi authorities are investigating the killing of a well-known social media influencer Um Fahad who was shot by an armed motorcyclist in front of her home in central Baghdad.
Hamas is reviewing Israel cease-fire proposal
Hamas says it received the cease-fire proposal from Israel after a high-level Egyptian delegation wrapped up a visit to Israel.
Russia arrests another suspect in concert hall attack that killed 144
A Moscow court has detained another suspect as an accomplice in the attack by gunmen on a suburban Moscow concert hall in March.
Russia attacks Ukrainian energy sector as Kyiv launches drones
Russia has launched a barrage of missiles against Ukraine directed at energy facilities.
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The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (April 28)
This month's fiction and non-fiction titles include the follow-up from Amor Towles, author of the international sensation, "A Gentleman in Moscow."
4/28: The Book Report by Washington Post critic Ron Charles
The "Sunday Morning" book reviewer offers his picks from this month's new fiction and non-fiction titles, including a new book by Amor Towles, author of "A Gentleman in Moscow," and Judi Dench's love letter to Shakespeare.
Book excerpt: "Table for Two" by Amor Towles
The novelist behind the international bestseller "A Gentleman in Moscow" returns with an irresistible collection of short stories and a novella flavored with wit, intrigue, and a dash of bitter fate.
Book excerpt: Judi Dench's love letter to Shakespeare
In "Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent," the acclaimed actress shares conversations with friend and actor Brendan O'Hea about the unique relationship she has with the Bard of Stratford-upon-Avon.
Book excerpt: "The Spoiled Heart" by Sunjeev Sahota
The acclaimed British author returns with a timely, tragic novel in which an Anglo-Indian is caught up in a quagmire of identity politics.
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Breakthrough AI tech speeding up MRI scans
NYU Langone Health and Meta have developed a new type of MRI that dramatically reduces the time needed to complete scans through artificial intelligence. CBS News correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.
FCC votes to restore net neutrality
The Federal Communications Commission voted to adopt net neutrality regulations, a reversal from the policy adopted during former President Donald Trump's administration. Christopher Sprigman, a professor at the New York University School of Law, joins CBS News with more on the vote.
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.
Don't just track your steps: 4 health points to monitor on your smartwatch
Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count.
Why the U.S. struggles to combat romance scams
Local and federal authorities face challenges in investigating and prosecuting romance scammers because the scammers are often based overseas. Jim Axelrod explains.
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Why bats are vital to the ecosystem
Bats have often been called scary and spooky but experts say they play an important role in our daily lives. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains why the mammals are so vital to our ecosystem and the threats they're facing.
Doctor on lessons from Flint water crisis
Pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose work has spurred official action on the Flint water crisis, told CBS News that it's stunning that "we continue to use the bodies of our kids as detectors of environmental contamination." She discusses ways to support victims of the water crisis, the ongoing work of replacing the city's pipes and more in this extended interview.
Flint residents on 10 years of water crisis
Ten years ago, a water crisis began when Flint, Michigan, switched to the Flint River for its municipal water supply. The more corrosive water was not treated properly, allowing lead from pipes to leach into many homes. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi spoke with residents about what the past decade has been like.
Paving the way to a greener future
According to the University of California, Davis, residential energy use is responsible for 20% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. However, one company is helping residential buildings reduce their impact and putting carbon to use. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn shows how the process works.
Cicada noise in S.C. prompts calls to sheriff
Emerging cicadas are so loud in one South Carolina county that residents are calling the sheriff's office asking why they can hear a "noise in the air that sounds like a siren, or a whine, or a roar." CBS News' John Dickerson has details.
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"Psychological autopsy" used to determine mindset of shooting victim
After a traditional autopsy, a coroner ruled Kristen Trickle died by suicide. But prosecutors in Kansas questioned if she could have fired the large-caliber revolver that killed her and ordered an autopsy of her mind.
Poisoned cheesecake used as a weapon a first for NY investigators
Viktoria Nasyrova attempted to murder a woman with cheesecake. As one private investigator would find out, she had a list of alleged victims — including her ex-boyfriend's dog.
Dramatic video shows K9 deputies arrest double murder suspect
Angel Gabriel Cuz-Choc was found hiding in a wooded area after his girlfriend and her 4-year-old daughter were found dead in Florida.
K-9 deputies arrest man accused in double murders
Dramatic bodycam footage shows the moment Florida deputies and K-9 dogs close in on a double murder suspect hiding in a thickly wooded area.
"48 Hours" looks into Kristen Trickle's death
A new "48 Hours" investigation is looking into the death of a Kansas woman after she was found dying from a gunshot wound in 2019. The coroner initially ruled Kristen Trickle's death a suicide, but the local prosecutor said evidence on the scene didn't add up. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty has the story.
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Astronauts confident Boeing's Starliner is finally ready for crew flights
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
Man who hoped to be first Black astronaut in 1960s finally heading to space
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
Spacecraft spots "spiders" scattered across surface of Mars
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
Veteran taikonaut, 2 rookies launched to Chinese space station
The Shenzhou 18 crew will replace three taikonauts aboard the Chinese space station who are wrapping up a six-month stay.
Distant spacecraft sends data to Earth for first time in 5 months
In November 2023, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft stopped sending "readable science and engineering data."
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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.
PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
CBS newsman Charles Osgood (1933-2024)
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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Campus unrest: Will protests make a difference?
It's been an upsetting time on American college campuses, where protests over the war in Gaza, fueled by social media, have divided students, faculty and administrators. Why are protests erupting now? And are they effective? Correspondent David Pogue talks with Michael Kazin, a veteran of 1960s anti-war protests; Dan Mogulof, public affairs officer at UC Berkeley; and Georgetown University protest organizer Selina al-Shihabi, about the tensions between free speech and public safety.
Almanac: April 28
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Take it easy – The importance of being lazy
Social pressures to be productive – not to mention a culture that prizes multitasking – make doing nothing hard to do, for fear of being accused of the dreaded sin of laziness. However, experts say there are rewards for not pushing yourself to the edge all the time. Correspondent Susan Spencer looks at how some of the most productive and innovative people in history allowed themselves to take time out, just to be.
4/28: The Book Report by Washington Post critic Ron Charles
The "Sunday Morning" book reviewer offers his picks from this month's new fiction and non-fiction titles, including a new book by Amor Towles, author of "A Gentleman in Moscow," and Judi Dench's love letter to Shakespeare.
Kristen Trickle: Autopsy of the Mind
A Kansas woman is found dying from a gunshot wound. Evidence at the scene doesn’t add up, so a prosecutor gets creative. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.