Richmond police: Tip prevented possible mass shooting
Authorities in Richmond, Virginia, say they stopped a mass shooting that was planned for the Fourth of July thanks to a tip from a "hero citizen."
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Tip from "hero citizen" thwarted July 4 mass shooting in Virginia, police say
A "hero citizen" overheard a conversation indicating there was an attack being planned on the city's popular Independence Day celebration and called police to report it.
Man wins $250,000 after he says he dreamed of winning lottery numbers
"It was hard to believe!" Alonzo Coleman told lottery officials. "It still hasn't hit me yet!"
A walk among giant presidential heads
Dropped onto a swampy field in Croaker, Va., they've become an accidental tourist attraction: gigantic, decaying busts – some 20 feet tall, and weighing several tons each – of every U.S. president from George Washington to George W. Bush. Correspondent Rita Braver visits the giant presidential sculptures that are turning a lot of people's heads.
Supreme Court marshal wants crack down on picketing outside justices' homes
The request comes about a month after a California man was found with a gun, knife and pepper spray near the Maryland home of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
Man dies by suicide after finding toddler dead inside hot car, police say
Police say the man accidentally left his 18-month-old in an unattended car for hours before shooting himself at their home near Richmond, Virginia.
Missing sailors tell U.S. Coast Guard they're safe, heading back to Virginia
The Coast Guard reported them missing on Tuesday after they hadn't been heard from in days.
Gov. Youngkin: Virginians are focused on inflation, not on Jan. 6
Youngkin, who was endorsed by Trump but did not campaign with him, called the attack on the Capitol "a real blight on our democracy."
4 federal inmates escape from minimum security Virginia prison
Multiple law enforcement agencies have been notified, and an internal investigation is underway.
Primary preview: Virginia, D.C. mayor, Alabama Senate runoff
Each of the two GOP candidates in Alabama's U.S. Senate primary runoff Tuesday can say they at one point had Trump's endorsement in the race.
Descendent works to reclaim Black gravesite
Former CBS News producer Rodney Hawkins speaks to Lenora McQueen, who has been working to reclaim one of the largest African American gravesites in the country. And secretary Lonnie Bunch of the Smithsonian Institution explains the role of cemeteries in telling collective history.
Hinckley freed from court oversight 41 years after shooting Reagan
The move concludes decades of supervision by legal and mental health professionals.
Lifeguard shortage hits major U.S. cities
This summer, cities around the country are facing a major shortage of lifeguards, which could see up to half of all public pools in the U.S. facing cutbacks. Kris Van Cleave is in Virginia Beach with a look at this crisis.
A young baseball fan's perfect pitch
Eleven-year-old Ellee Dowdy, from Amherst, Virginia, eats, sleeps and talks baseball. But she didn't know girls could pursue a broadcasting career doing play-by-play until she listened to a Baltimore Orioles game called by announcer Melanie Newman – part of the first all-female broadcast crew in history last year. Correspondent Steve Hartman reports on what happened when a young girl reached out to a pioneer.
"Walking school bus" grows in popularity
The "walking school bus" is helping both kids and senior citizens start the day off right. Once a week, seniors walk with students to school in Arlington, Virginia. Jan Crawford shares more.
National lifeguard shortage could affect up to nearly half of all public pools in U.S.
A national lifeguard shortage is expected to affect pool swimmers and beachgoers across the U.S. this summer.
Kansas woman pleads guilty to leading all-female ISIS battalion in Syria
Allison Fluke-Ekren traveled to Egypt in 2008, before making her way to Libya and then Syria, where she admitted planning terrorist attacks that were ultimately not carried out.
Feds seize 145 dogs from research facility where hundreds died
Staff could not identify a cause of death for 173 puppies because the bodies had already begun decomposing, records show.
The unknown history of Sharswood
After her brother purchased the Virginia property, Karen Dixon-Rexroth became obsessed with the house. She learned that in the 1800s, the house, named Sharswood, had been the seat of a major 1,300-acre plantation. https://cbsn.ws/3l8CHnM
Teen designs history curriculum recognizing women of color
Prasidha Padmanabhan is leading a modern-day crusade to rewrite the history books in one of the country's largest school districts.
Kaine: "Bipartisan resolve" for more Ukraine aid
Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia says Republicans and Democrats support sending billions of dollars in military and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine.
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 1
This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” we'll have the latest on Ukraine with Samantha Power, the head of the U.S. Agency for International Development, and Virginia Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine. Then we'll hear from Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger; Dr. Paul Burton, the chief medical officer at Moderna; and Dr. Deborah Birx, the COVID-19 response coordinator during the Trump administration.
D.C., Virginia attorneys general investigating NFL's Commanders
The NFL has said it engaged former SEC chair Mary Jo White "to review the most serious matters raised by the committee."
Johnny Depp returns to the witness stand
Testimony continues this morning in the contentious defamation trial involving Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard. Depp is suing heard for $50 million over domestic abuse allegations she made in a 2018 Washington Post op-ed. New York Times culture reporter Julia Jacobs joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with more.
Many return to in-person worship for Easter
Across the U.S., many are attending in-person Easter services for the first time in years. Lilia Luciano reports.
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U.S. boosts capacity as the Iran war spreads to Jordan and the Red Sea
The U.S. moves more heavy bombers and refueling planes to the Mideast as hostilities in the war with Iran steadily increase.
House committee urges DOJ to charge former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith
The GOP chair of the House Judiciary Committee encouraged the DOJ to look into criminally charging Jack Smith, alleging the former special counsel who brought charges against President Trump lied to Congress.
Secret Service warns of high threat levels before White House Correspondents' Dinner
Secret Service officials warned nationwide threats have reached an unprecedented level since January, nearly 40% higher than during the same period last year.
House GOP advances $95B plan to fund Iran war and SAVE America Act
House Republicans adopted a budget resolution that kickstarts the party-line reconciliation process. It now heads to the Senate, where it'll face an uphill battle.
Amish Shah projected to win Arizona's 1st District Democratic primary
Democrat Amish Shah will be up against Republican Jay Feely in Arizona's 1st Congressional District in November.
Council handpicked by Trump to gut review process of historic-preservation projects
The Advisory Council for Historic Preservation, whose members were mostly handpicked by President Trump, is poised to end mandatory state review and public comment on projects affecting historical properties.
House passes bill to limit stock purchases by members of Congress
The Stop Insider Trading Act would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks.
Tropical Storm Bertha moves off Louisiana, heads for Texas. See its path.
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Lung cancer in nonsmokers: "A women's health crisis"
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in American women — and a growing share of new cases are in women who've never smoked.
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Murders continue historic decline despite spikes in a few cities, study finds
Violent and property crime categories were also down, new analysis shows. But reported drug crimes were up when compared to the same period last year.
Man shot and killed by police in Madison, Wisconsin, sparking protests
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.
House committee urges DOJ to charge former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith
The GOP chair of the House Judiciary Committee encouraged the DOJ to look into criminally charging Jack Smith, alleging the former special counsel who brought charges against President Trump lied to Congress.
Amish Shah projected to win Arizona's 1st District Democratic primary
Democrat Amish Shah will be up against Republican Jay Feely in Arizona's 1st Congressional District in November.
National Guard deployed as flash floods hit West Virginia after 7 inches of rain
Torrential rains in West Virginia have caused flash flooding that inundated homes and businesses this week.
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House passes bill to limit stock purchases by members of Congress
The Stop Insider Trading Act would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks.
Pastor sues OpenAI alleging ChatGPT's medical advice nearly killed him
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
What Trump's generic drug tariffs could mean, according to experts
Health policy experts say higher import duties could increase costs and strain supplies while offering no guarantee manufacturers will shift production to the U.S.
"Nothing is going through" the Strait of Hormuz, shipping insider says
Despite U.S. assertions, the CEO of a maritime risk firm says "there is no guarantee of safe passage" through the Strait of Hormuz.
Kalshi debuts a midterm election hub to predict race outcomes
The site claims its hub will provide accurate insights into election outcomes based on traders' bets.
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House committee urges DOJ to charge former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith
The GOP chair of the House Judiciary Committee encouraged the DOJ to look into criminally charging Jack Smith, alleging the former special counsel who brought charges against President Trump lied to Congress.
Amish Shah projected to win Arizona's 1st District Democratic primary
Democrat Amish Shah will be up against Republican Jay Feely in Arizona's 1st Congressional District in November.
Mayor who survived assassination attempt shot dead in town hall
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.
Secret Service warns of high threat levels before White House Correspondents' Dinner
Secret Service officials warned nationwide threats have reached an unprecedented level since January, nearly 40% higher than during the same period last year.
Council handpicked by Trump to gut review process of historic-preservation projects
The Advisory Council for Historic Preservation, whose members were mostly handpicked by President Trump, is poised to end mandatory state review and public comment on projects affecting historical properties.
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Pastor sues over ChatGPT medical advice
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.
Pastor sues OpenAI alleging ChatGPT's medical advice nearly killed him
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
What Trump's generic drug tariffs could mean, according to experts
Health policy experts say higher import duties could increase costs and strain supplies while offering no guarantee manufacturers will shift production to the U.S.
FDA recalls antihistamine tablets. Here are the affected products.
A generic version of the allergy medication Zyrtec is under recall across the U.S. over cross-contamination concerns.
Lung cancer in nonsmokers: "A women's health crisis"
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in American women — and a growing share of new cases are in women who've never smoked.
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Mayor who survived assassination attempt shot dead in town hall
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.
First beluga whales from Marineland arrive in Texas as rescue underway
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.
5,700 more deaths than usual recorded in France during heat wave
France experienced at least 5,700 more deaths than usual during a historic heat wave last month, according to the public health agency.
"Nothing is going through" the Strait of Hormuz, shipping insider says
Despite U.S. assertions, the CEO of a maritime risk firm says "there is no guarantee of safe passage" through the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. and Saudi Arabia sign nuclear cooperation deal
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia signed a deal for U.S. companies to run nuclear power on Saudi soil, the U.S. Department of Energy announced Wednesday.
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Luke Bracey on "Little House on the Prairie"
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.
Anson Mount previews new "Star Trek" season
Anson Mount previews the fourth season of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds." He talks about his introduction to "Star Trek" and why he thinks it's the best season yet.
Tenisha Warner, widow of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, opens up about being a single mom
Tenisha Warner sat down for an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" before a lawsuit over her late husband's estate became public, and discussed her grief and raising her daughter alone.
Inside the cameras used for "The Odyssey"
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" has made history as the first feature-length film shot entirely on 70mm IMAX cameras. Jay Holben, technical editor for the American Cinematographer, joins CBS News to discuss.
Kaylee Hottle, actress in "Godzilla vs. Kong," dies at 18 in car crash
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
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Details on OpenAI system's unprompted hack
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.
Machine learning professor on OpenAI attack
OpenAI, the developer behind ChatGPT, says one of its artificial intelligence models went rogue and hacked another AI company. Neil Lawrence, professor of machine learning at the University of Cambridge, joins to assess the claim.
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.
New tech could help millions of paralyzed people
New findings identified a technology that could restore movement and sensation for millions of paralyzed people living with spinal cord injuries. Bradley Blackburn has the story.
OpenAI says new model hacked on its own
OpenAI says its new artificial intelligence model hacked another company on its own in what the company called "an unprecedented cyber incident." Mashable tech editor Tim Werth joins CBS News to discuss.
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Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
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.
How AI data centers impact the environment
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.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
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.
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Murders continue historic decline despite spikes in a few cities, study finds
Violent and property crime categories were also down, new analysis shows. But reported drug crimes were up when compared to the same period last year.
Man shot and killed by police in Madison, Wisconsin, sparking protests
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.
Pastor sues over ChatGPT medical advice
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.
Rocket launcher hoax shakes LaGuardia
A Delta Airlines pilot coming in to land a flight with more than 100 people on board faced terrifying moments over LaGuardia Airport on Tuesday night after an anonymous caller falsely reported a rocket launcher on the ground. Tom Hanson has the story.
Florida police fire at homicide suspect's car
Florida police fired a barrage of bullets at a vehicle belonging to a man wanted in the killing of a mother of four after he led them on a wild car chase. The suspect was taken into custody. Cristian Benavides has more.
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Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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.
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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.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
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 music highlights of 2026
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.
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?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Man embraces remote work
A California man is taking advantage of remote work with viral office settings that are attracting fans, critics, and thousands of views. Gwen Baumgarder joined him for a workday at the ballpark.
New research on coffee and heart health
When it comes to heart health.. how many cups of caffeinated coffee are safe to drink each day? A new statement from the American Heart Association may be reassuring to coffee drinkers. Gwen Baumgardner has more.
Expert on cyclospora and the supply chain
Julie Swann, head of the department of industrial and systems engineering at North Carolina State University, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the tracking and tracing underway as the U.S.' cyclosporiasis outbreak surpasses 4,000 cases.
Flooding in Louisiana after Bertha landfall
Forecasters say Tropical Storm Bertha will move over New Orleans on Wednesday night and then continue toward Houston. CBS News' Lana Zak and Zoe Mintz have the latest on the storm's impact.
Remembering the 4 recently fallen U.S. troops
A dignified transfer was held Wednesday for the four U.S. Army soldiers killed in the Middle East in recent days amid the ongoing war with Iran. Lindsey Reiser shares more details on Lt. Tyler James Feehan, Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, Sgt. Angel Rampersad and Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton.