Toddlers ate goldfish crackers laced with THC, police say
Authorities say the children, who attended the same day care in Virginia, were hospitalized with symptoms of THC exposure.
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ISIS soldier convicted in deadly kidnappings
El Shafee Elsheikh, accused of operating a brutal ISIS hostage-taking scheme that led to the deaths of four Americans, was convicted on all counts by a federal jury in Virginia. Catherine Herridge shares more.
Origins of 400 human bones found in a well in 1994 remain a mystery
Researchers are studying the remains of 53 people, mostly of African ancestry, who were possibly enslaved.
Mystery surrounds dozens of unmarked graves at former plantation
In an effort to figure out who is buried in the graves, archaeologists and park staff are reaching out to the public for help.
Navy "Hawkeye" radar plane crash kills one, injures two
The Navy says the Norfolk, Va.-based plane was conducting routine flight operations off the Virginia/Maryland border, near Wallops Island, Virginia, when it went down.
U.S. nonprofit helps Ukraine's civilian soldiers
Civilians in Ukraine were in need of gear to protect themselves when Russia invaded. Spirit of America, a Virginia nonprofit, stepped up to deliver the supplies. Norah O'Donnell reports.
Spanberger faces tough reelection in Virginia
Virginia Rep. Abigail Spanberger faces a tough reelection in the midterms this November. Several Republicans, including Yesli Vega, are trying to flip her seat in the 7th congressional district as the state leans toward the right. CBS News political producer Aaron Navarro spoke exclusively with the two candidates. He joined Lana Zak to discuss.
Fight over spilled drink led to shooting that killed reporter, police say
Norfolk Police Chief Larry Boone said he is "cautiously optimistic" they will make an arrest based on where the shooting occurred.
Editor calls reporter to cover shooting, not realizing she'd been killed
Sierra Jenkins, 25, who covered education for The Virginian-Pilot of Norfolk, died after the shooting outside Chicho's Pizza Backstage.
Biden spending bill on the line
President Biden's approval ratings have hit a new low as congressional Democrats continue to negotiate the spending package. Meanwhile, Mr. Biden is visiting New Jersey and Virginia, where Democrats are fighting to hold on to the governor's mansion. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Letters from kids honor veterans' service
A group of Virginia middle schoolers wrote letters to veterans of World War II, the Vietnam War and the Korean War to thank them for their service in honor of Veterans Day. "CBS Mornings" was there as the veterans read and reacted to the letters. They were visiting Washington, D.C., as part of the Honor Flight program.
Youngkin defeats McAuliffe in Virginia governor's race
Defeat is setting in this morning after key gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey. Ed O'Keefe has the latest results and looks ahead at what they could mean for the Democratic Party and the fight ahead in next year's midterm elections.
Virginia bans mask mandates in public schools
Virginia has become the latest state to ban mask mandates in public schools. Governor Glenn Youngkin joins “CBS Mornings” to explain how the law works, and why he thinks it's not too soon to go maskless in schools.
Virginia governor's race tightens
The Virginia governor's race is neck-and-neck as polls open for Tuesday's matchup. Ed O’Keefe reports.
Manchin holds up Democrats' agenda
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss Senator Joe Manchin's announcement that he won't support Democrats' spending bill right now, plus the impact of President Biden's stalled agenda on state and local races on Election Day.
Officer gets year in prison for killing fiancée's dog
Richard Chinappi III allegedly tried to cover up the shooting by saying he accidentally killed the animal while trying to stop a bear attack.
Virginia woman makes borscht to help Ukraine
A Virginia woman originally from Ukraine is raising money to support her homeland by holding borscht cooking classes. So far, she has raised nearly $200,000. Jan Crawford shares more.
Moms debate masking guidance
A group of Virginia moms with varying opinions discuss the state masking guidance in schools with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell. Nationwide, mask mandates are leaving parents with difficult decisions.
Teen wrestler born without legs wins state championship
"Really if you work hard, you can do anything - even win a state championship without legs," Adonis Lattimore said.
Virginia governor: Parents "best positioned" to decide if kids wear masks in school
The new law goes into effect on March 1.
Governor Ralph Northam on "The Takeout"
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam joined Major Garrett to talk about the future of COVID-19 regulations in the state, critical race theory as well as the investigation into New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on this week's episode of "The Takeout."
Cop accused of killing fiancée's dog, making up story about bear attack
He said the bear carried the dog off — but deputies couldn't see any signs that a bear had been inside or even near the home.
Businesses take part in friendliest war
It started with a music store's sign in Christiansburg, Virginia, and snowballed into Canada. In this week's "On the Road," Steve Hartman digs into the origins of a war where no one gets hurt.
Healing political divide with compassion
As a Muslim running for Congress in Virginia, Qasim Rashid is no stranger to racist vitriol. But instead of retaliation, he tried compassion. Steve Hartman reports.
Marines rescue woman from floodwaters
When Virginia Waller-Torres was caught in a flash flood last month she prayed for help. Shortly after, a group of Marines arrived to save her. Steve Hartman shares more in "On the Road."
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Trump threatens Iran and Houthis amid signs of U.S. military buildup
The U.S. is moving more refueling planes and possibly heavy bombers to the region as the war with Iran spreads to another vital Middle East waterway.
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.
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.
U.S. and Saudis sign nuclear deal, contingent on joining Abraham Accords
President Trump said on Thursday the deal would include no enrichment of nuclear material.
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.
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.
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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Global oil prices hit $100 a barrel amid attacks in Red Sea
The last time global oil prices settled above $100 was on May 22, data from FactSet shows.
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner's widow on actor's death: "My body went through shock"
Tenisha Warner, the widow of "The Cosby Show" actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, spoke exclusively to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about coping with grief one year after his death.
Vance Boelter to be sentenced today in Minnesota lawmaker shootings
Vance Boelter, the man who admitted in court to shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, is set to learn his sentence Thursday morning.
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.
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Global oil prices hit $100 a barrel amid attacks in Red Sea
The last time global oil prices settled above $100 was on May 22, data from FactSet shows.
Google fined $1 billion by EU over its Play app store and search engine
The EU fined Google 890 million euros ($1 billion) after it said the tech giant broke digital antitrust regulations by setting up Google Play and its search engine to steer consumers toward its own services and apps over others'.
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.
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Navy withholding sailors' service history, in another curb on press access
The U.S. Navy is taking a major step to restrict press access to information about service members by no longer releasing information about any sailor's service history.
Vance Boelter to be sentenced today in Minnesota lawmaker shootings
Vance Boelter, the man who admitted in court to shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, is set to learn his sentence Thursday morning.
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.
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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 Saudis sign nuclear deal, contingent on joining Abraham Accords
President Trump said on Thursday the deal would include no enrichment of nuclear material.
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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.
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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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Man sues OpenAI over medical advice
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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Judge sets June trial date for Maduro
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.
New details on Nolan Wells' cause of death
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.
Protests after police shooting in Wisconsin
Four police officers are on leave after a man who was allegedly armed with a knife was shot and killed in Madison, Wisconsin, on Wednesday. Within hours of the deadly shooting, there were protests and a vigil held for the man. Mark Strassmann has more.
Vance Boelter to be sentenced today in Minnesota lawmaker shootings
Vance Boelter, the man who admitted in court to shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, is set to learn his sentence Thursday morning.
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.
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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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Judge sets June trial date for Maduro
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.
Consumers wary amid cyclospora outbreak
The cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce is having a big impact on wary consumers and businesses like Taco Bell as the number of confirmed cases rises. Carter Evans has more.
FDA weighs peptide restrictions
The FDA is convening an advisory committee over the next two days to discuss whether compounding pharmacies can dispense seven unapproved peptides with a doctor's prescription for special medical conditions. Some health experts are skeptical because of the lack of research. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
What does Nolan Wells' second autopsy reveal?
The family of Nolan Wells released its preliminary independent autopsy on the Mississippi teen who was found dead after a Fourth of July boating trip with friends. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi explains the limitations of the second, independent autopsy.
Epstein associate found dead in France
Daniel Siad, a close associate of Jeffrey Epstein, has been found dead in France. Siad was a model scout who recruited young women and girls for Epstein over many years. He denied any knowledge of Epstein's crimes and also faced serious allegations of his own.