Newsom signs California redistricting plan
The new map would shift five of California's Republican House seats to be more favorable to Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections.
Erik Menendez denied parole after decades in prison
California officials have denied Erik Menendez parole after he spent decades in prison for killing his parents in 1989.
Judge halts "Alligator Alcatraz" construction over environmental concerns
A federal judge ordered an indefinite halt to further construction or expansion at "Alligator Alcatraz," in a a setback for the Trump administration and Florida officials.
Eyewitness says American subcontractors at Gaza aid sites fired at Palestinians
An eyewitness told CBS News that American subcontractors at Gaza Humanitarian Foundation sites shot at Palestinians, a claim GHF denies.
Missouri appears likely to redraw congressional map during Trump's redistricting push
Texas and California have already begun congressional redistricting efforts for political advantage.
New York court throws out $527 million penalty in Trump civil fraud case
A New York appellate court threw out the $527 million penalty in the civil fraud case against President Trump and others on Thursday, ruling that the fine was "excessive."
Alina Habba serving unlawfully as N.J.'s top federal prosecutor, judge rules
Alina Habba, President Trump's former personal lawyer, has been serving as New Jersey's U.S. attorney "without lawful authority" since early July, a judge said.
Trump hands out burgers and pizza to federal law enforcement amid D.C. police surge
President Trump visited a crowd of federal law enforcement officers on Thursday.
Cracker Barrel loses almost $100 million in value after new logo release
Cracker Barrel stock plunged as much as 15% after the restaurant chain released a new logo that removes its long-time image of a man leaning against a barrel.
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Edited video shows TikTok staff feared app could be addictive
Edited video of TikTok company meetings shows employees flagging features they viewed as potentially harmful.
Texas farmer finds profit grazing sheep on solar farms
Some farmers are abandoning traditional farming for solar grazing — renting out sheep as lawn mowers for solar farms.
Hurricane Erin starts moving away from North Carolina coastline
Meteorologists are closely tracking the projected path and forecast of Hurricane Erin, which is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year.
National Guard member ticketed for running red light in D.C. crash
A National Guardsman whose military transport vehicle collided with a car this week was given a traffic ticket for running a red light in D.C.
Woman charged with murder after using abortion pill details claims against D.A.
Lizelle Gonzalez was indicted on murder charges in 2022, after she used medication to induce an abortion. The charges were later dropped.
Photos show Outer Banks homes near collapse amid Hurricane Erin impacts
Two coastal homes in Rodanthe, North Carolina, appear on the verge of collapse as Hurricane Erin's wind and waves lash the East Coast.
Rainbow crosswalk outside Pulse nightclub in Orlando painted over by state
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and others reacted to the removal of the rainbow crosswalk outside the Pulse nightclub, the site of a massacre in 2016.
Coroner accused of hiding bodies for 15 years inside mortuary he operates
Inspectors found "several bodies" behind a barricaded door at a mortuary owned by the Pueblo County Coroner, according to Pueblo County.
Lil Nas X arrested in L.A. and treated for possible overdose, police say
Around 5:50 a.m., LAPD officers responded to Ventura Boulevard and Vineland Avenue for a man walking in the street.
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Texas House Dem says he won't seek reelection if redistricting effort holds
The announcement from Rep. Lloyd Doggett means Texas Democrats appear to have avoided a potentially messy congressional primary.
U.S. halts issuing worker visas for commercial truck drivers
The U.S. will stop issuing worker visas for commercial truck drivers, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Thursday.
Supreme Court clears way for canceling NIH grants tied to diversity, gender
The Supreme Court on Thursday cleared the way for NIH to cancel research grants tied to issues like gender identity and diversity, equity and inclusion.
Have 1.6 million undocumented immigrants really left the U.S. this year?
The Department of Homeland Security figure comes with caveats, researchers who study population demographics told CBS News, and it's too early to conclude that there's been a mass exodus.
Gabbard barred sharing intel on Russia-Ukraine talks with "Five Eyes" partners
A July 20 memo ordered U.S. intelligence agencies not to share information about Russia-Ukraine talks with Five Eyes partners U.K., Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
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Israeli military says 60,000 reservists called up for next phase of Gaza war
The Israeli military said it had called up an additional 60,000 reservists and extended the service of 20,000 "as part of the next phase" of Israel's military operation in Gaza.
Protesters in Israel strike to demand ceasefire and hostages' release
Protesters in Israel escalated their ongoing campaign on Sunday to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza.
Israel prepares to move Palestinians to southern Gaza amid protest over war
The Israeli military body in charge of humanitarian aid to Gaza said the supply of tents and other shelter equipment to the territory would resume on Sunday ahead of the mass movement of Palestinians to the south.
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Reverse mortgages can unlock cash in retirement, but they also come with risks that shouldn't be overlooked.
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U.S. and EU flesh out trade commitments under new framework deal
The U.S. and European Union said they have formalized a deal aimed at rebalancing their trade relationship.
Almost half of adults say they are ordering kids' meals. Here's why.
Adult customers admit to ordering from kids' menus to save money and eat smaller portions, a new survey shows.
Apple hikes the cost of a monthly Apple TV+ subscription
Apple hikes price of Apple TV+ subscription following in the footsteps of its competitors.
What's the environmental cost of AI? Google says it has an answer.
Google on Thursday released a new methodology for measuring the environmental impact of AI text prompts.
Fed Chair Powell faces delicate balancing act in upcoming Jackson Hole speech
Powell will address the state of the U.S. economy — and perhaps offer hints about interest rates — in a closely watched speech. Here's what to expect.
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Election officials leaving jobs at record pace
A new Bipartisan Policy Center study shows turnover among election officials is reaching record highs. Rachel Orey, director of the center's Elections Project, joins to discuss.
Trump visits federal law enforcement in D.C.
President Trump addressed a crowd of federal law enforcement officers in Washington, D.C., amid an anti-crime initiative that has swamped the capital with police and National Guard members. Ed O'Keefe has details.
Texas flooding survivors still struggling to recover
The Texas legislature passed a law that requires youth camps to created detailed evacuation plans after 27 girls died in flooding at Camp Mystic in Texas. Jason Allen reports that residents are still struggling to recover.
Erin lashes Outer Banks with coastal flooding
Hurricane Erin delivered coastal flooding and strong winds to the shores of the Outer Banks, North Carolina, hours before the monster-sized storm slowly began to move away from the East Coast. Rob Marciano reports and Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.
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HHS staffers criticize RFK Jr. after CDC shooting
Hundreds of current and former employees for the U.S. Health and Human Services Department have signed a letter blasting agency leader Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for his handling of a recent shooting at a CDC building in Atlanta and, they claim, his ongoing spread of vaccine misinformation. Dr. Celine Gounder has details.
TikTok staffers raise concerns in unsealed video
Last fall, the attorney general of North Carolina, joined by 12 other states, sued TikTok, alleging that the social media platform was designed to be addictive, particularly for minors, and that users and their parents were deceived about the risks. Newly-unsealed video in that case shows TikTok employees voicing some of those same concerns. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Kratom faces scrutiny over addiction concerns
There's a growing concern about kratom, a southeast Asian plant that has made its way into everything from diet supplements, alcohol and even synthetic drugs. Lilia Luciano reports.
Farmer finds success grazing sheep on solar farms
Some farmers are abandoning traditional farming for solar grazing -- renting out sheep as lawn mowers for solar farms. Janet Shamlian reports.
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Rainbow crosswalk outside Pulse nightclub in Orlando painted over by state
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and others reacted to the removal of the rainbow crosswalk outside the Pulse nightclub, the site of a massacre in 2016.
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CBS News Minnesota reporter Ashley Grams and photojournalist Ray Campos share the story of Yen Fang, who left the medical field during the pandemic to launch So Yen desserts in Saint Paul.
Daria Kasatkina on preparations for the U.S. Open
Daria Kasatkina, the Russian-born tennis star who has been called the bravest player in the world, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her decision to defect from Russia, her new life as an Australian resident and her preparations for the U.S. Open.
Celia Rose Gooding embraces "Star Trek" icon Uhura
Celia Rose Gooding is stepping into the role of Uhura in "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds," and navigating the franchise's devoted fandom.
How faulty drug tests are turning new moms' lives upside-down
New mothers say they had to undergo devastating investigations after hospitals reported their false positive drug tests to child welfare agencies shortly after they gave birth.
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Abbott on relief initiative for flood victims
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has announced a multi-million dollar relief initiative for victims of last month's deadly July 4th floods. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen reports on ongoing recovery efforts.
U.S. warships head to Venezuela
The U.S. is sending three warships to the waters of Venezuela as part of a major counter-narcotics operation, a White House official confirms. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
ICE ramps up training for new recruits
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is ramping up training for new agents as the agency's director said he wants to train 10,000 new agents by the end of the year. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga visited the ICE training facility and has more.
Products impacted by U.S.-EU trade deal
The Trump administration and the European Union are sharing new information about a trade framework between the EU and United States. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details.
Study: Megafires more likely on private land
More than 44,000 fires have burned nearly 4 million acres across the U.S. so far in 2025, according to the National Interagency Fire Center, but only a handful have been megafires. A new study found that these kinds of fires are more likely to occur on industrial, private land, rather than in publicly-owned forests. Jacob Levine, the lead author of the study, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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When tech billionaires were given a front row-seat at the latest presidential inauguration — and the world's richest man gained unprecedented power over federal agencies — questions about the growing influence of today's tycoons took center stage. Is America in a new Gilded Age, or is this just the latest chapter in its struggle to balance wealth, power and democracy?
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U.S. halts issuing worker visas for commercial truck drivers
The U.S. will stop issuing worker visas for commercial truck drivers, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Thursday.
Judge halts "Alligator Alcatraz" construction over environmental concerns
A federal judge ordered an indefinite halt to further construction or expansion at "Alligator Alcatraz," in a a setback for the Trump administration and Florida officials.
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Edited video of TikTok company meetings shows employees flagging features they viewed as potentially harmful.
National Guard member ticketed for running red light in D.C. crash
A National Guardsman whose military transport vehicle collided with a car this week was given a traffic ticket for running a red light in D.C.
Texas House Dem says he won't seek reelection if redistricting effort holds
The announcement from Rep. Lloyd Doggett means Texas Democrats appear to have avoided a potentially messy congressional primary.
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Edited video shows TikTok staff feared app could be addictive
Edited video of TikTok company meetings shows employees flagging features they viewed as potentially harmful.
Apple hikes the cost of a monthly Apple TV+ subscription
Apple's move to raise the cost of its streaming platform follows similar moves by Netflix and Peacock.
Almost half of adults say they are ordering kids' meals. Here's why.
Adult customers admit to ordering from kids' menus to save money and eat smaller portions, a new survey shows.
Cracker Barrel loses almost $100 million in value after new logo release
Cracker Barrel stock plunged as much as 15% after the restaurant chain released a new logo that removes its long-time image of a man leaning against a barrel.
Chipotle uses Zipline drone delivery to fly orders to customers
Chipotle launches Zipotel aerial delivery service to select customers in the Dallas area.
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U.S. halts issuing worker visas for commercial truck drivers
The U.S. will stop issuing worker visas for commercial truck drivers, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Thursday.
Judge halts "Alligator Alcatraz" construction over environmental concerns
A federal judge ordered an indefinite halt to further construction or expansion at "Alligator Alcatraz," in a a setback for the Trump administration and Florida officials.
Missouri appears likely to redraw congressional map during Trump's redistricting push
Texas and California have already begun congressional redistricting efforts for political advantage.
National Guard member ticketed for running red light in D.C. crash
A National Guardsman whose military transport vehicle collided with a car this week was given a traffic ticket for running a red light in D.C.
Texas House Dem says he won't seek reelection if redistricting effort holds
The announcement from Rep. Lloyd Doggett means Texas Democrats appear to have avoided a potentially messy congressional primary.
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Kratom faces scrutiny over addiction concerns
There's a growing concern about kratom, a southeast Asian plant that has made its way into everything from diet supplements, alcohol and even synthetic drugs. Lilia Luciano reports.
Serena Williams reveals she's using weight loss drugs and addresses stigma
Tennis legend Serena Williams is sharing her journey with weight loss drugs, saying she's lost 31 pounds in 8 months using GLP-1s.
32,000 pounds of meat products recalled due to false USDA inspection marks
Sabrositos Hondurenos, LLC is recalling about 32,000 pounds of various meat products with a false USDA mark of inspection, meaning the meats didn't go through proper federal examination, according to federal officials.
California resident in Lake Tahoe area tests positive for plague
Public health officials said the person may have been bitten by an infected flea while camping in the South Lake Tahoe area.
Native Americans want to avoid Medicaid snafus as work requirements loom
As states prepare to implement changes to Medicaid required by President Trump's recent tax-and-spending law, tribal leaders say they are concerned Native American enrollees could lose their coverage.
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Gabbard barred sharing intel on Russia-Ukraine talks with "Five Eyes" partners
A July 20 memo ordered U.S. intelligence agencies not to share information about Russia-Ukraine talks with Five Eyes partners U.K., Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
World's oldest living person celebrates her 116th birthday
Britain's Ethel Caterham, the world's oldest living person, is celebrating her 116th birthday "at her own pace."
Ukrainian man arrested over 2022 attack on Nord Stream gas pipelines
A Ukrainian man arrested in Italy is believed to have helped coordinate an attack on the Nord Stream gas pipelines connecting Russia and Europe.
U.S. and EU flesh out trade commitments under new framework deal
The U.S. and European Union said they have formalized a deal aimed at rebalancing their trade relationship.
3 U.S. warships to sail off Venezuela as Trump pushes cartel crackdown
The U.S. is deploying 3 guided-missile destroyers to waters off Venezuela as part of President Trump's effort to combat threats from Latin American cartels.
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Lil Nas X arrested in L.A. and treated for possible overdose, police say
Around 5:50 a.m., LAPD officers responded to Ventura Boulevard and Vineland Avenue for a man walking in the street.
Hernandez Govan found not guilty in ambush killing of rapper Young Dolph
A jury found a man not guilty of organizing the daytime ambush killing of rapper Young Dolph at a Memphis bakery in November 2021.
Serena Williams reveals she's using weight loss drugs and addresses stigma
Tennis legend Serena Williams is sharing her journey with weight loss drugs, saying she's lost 31 pounds in 8 months using GLP-1s.
Celia Rose Gooding embraces "Star Trek" icon Uhura
Celia Rose Gooding is stepping into the role of Uhura in "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds," and navigating the franchise's devoted fandom.
Celia Rose Gooding on new "Star Trek"
Actor Celia Rose Gooding stars as Uhura in the Paramount+ series "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds." She joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the role.
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Edited video shows TikTok staff feared app could be addictive
Edited video of TikTok company meetings shows employees flagging features they viewed as potentially harmful.
TikTok employees raise concerns about app
A newly unsealed video shows current and former TikTok employees raising concerns about how the app's popular algorithm could impact young people. Digital journalist V Spehar 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.
Apple hikes the cost of a monthly Apple TV+ subscription
Apple's move to raise the cost of its streaming platform follows similar moves by Netflix and Peacock.
Chipotle uses Zipline drone delivery to fly orders to customers
Chipotle launches Zipotel aerial delivery service to select customers in the Dallas area.
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See Hurricane Erin from the International Space Station
As Hurricane Erin hovered over the Atlantic Ocean, the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season was spotted from above by cameras on the ISS.
Capturing the melting of glaciers, with data and art
For more than 40 years, glaciologist Mauri Pelto has been measuring shrinking glaciers in Washington State. He's been joined by his daughter, artist-scientist Jill Pelto, whose watercolors provide another view of the drastically-changing landscape.
Capturing the melting of glaciers, with data and art
For more than 40 years, glaciologist Mauri Pelto has been measuring the shrinking glaciers in the rugged North Cascade Mountains of Washington State. He's been joined by his daughter, artist-scientist Jill Pelto, whose watercolors provide another view of the drastically-changing landscape, as the effects of human-caused climate change on glaciers becomes even more starkly apparent. This story was provided by Climate Central.
What a shooting star looks like up close
A meteorite appeared as a fireball seen in several states, including Georgia, where it landed in a house. Dave Malkoff explores its past.
62-year-old fish thought to be oldest-ever trout found in Great Lakes
Researchers say that a lake trout recently captured in Lake Superior is believed to be the oldest-known specimen of its species ever caught in the Great Lakes, estimated to be 62 years old.
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Jaylen Brown's dad charged with attempted murder
The father of Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is facing attempted murder charges. Police say Quenton Marselles Brown stabbed a man multiple times during a parking lot dispute. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports.
U.S. warships head to Venezuela
The U.S. is sending three warships to the waters of Venezuela as part of a major counter-narcotics operation, a White House official confirms. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
"American Nightmare" couple helping police
The couple wrongly accused by police of a "kidnapping hoax" that was recently documented in Netflix's "American Nightmare," are now working with law enforcement. CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts spoke to Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn, who were recently honored as California's witnesses of the year.
Reported active shooter at Villanova a "cruel hoax," officials say
A report of an active shooter at Villanova turned out to be a "cruel hoax," according to the university president and Delaware County DA.
Hernandez Govan found not guilty in ambush killing of rapper Young Dolph
A jury found a man not guilty of organizing the daytime ambush killing of rapper Young Dolph at a Memphis bakery in November 2021.
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SpaceX launches unpiloted X-37B spaceplane on classified mission
During its secretive mission, the X-37B will test new laser communications gear and a "quantum" navigation sensor.
Duffy: U.S. will beat China back to the moon
Sean Duffy, acting administrator of NASA, speaks with CBS News' Mark Strassmann about the new space race with China.
What a shooting star looks like up close
A meteorite appeared as a fireball seen in several states, including Georgia, where it landed in a house. Dave Malkoff explores its past.
New way to detect signs of life on Mars
Scientists have a new way to detect signs of life on Mars through an already-existing instrument called a gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer. Derrick Pitts, the chief astronomer and planetarium director at the Franklin Institute, joins with more.
ULA launches Vulcan rocket on first military mission
ULA's Vulcan is replacing the company's workhorse Atlas 5 rocket and the already-retired Delta 4 family of launchers.
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Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
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Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
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Fire in one of the world's tallest trees
Crews are working to put out an Oregon fire that is burning one of the tallest trees in the world. Megan Harper of the Bureau of Land Management joins CBS News to discuss efforts to put out the fire.
Jaylen Brown's dad charged with attempted murder
The father of Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is facing attempted murder charges. Police say Quenton Marselles Brown stabbed a man multiple times during a parking lot dispute. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports.
Witness on shootings at Gaza aid sites
An eyewitness told CBS News that American subcontractors at Gaza Humanitarian Foundation sites shot at Palestinians, a claim GHF denies. Debora Patta reports.
Trump joins police, military on D.C. streets
President Trump addressed police officers and National Guard members Thursday night in Washington, D.C. amid his crime crackdown in the city. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more.
California redistricting maps to be on ballot
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that will allow voters to decide on new congressional maps in November. CBS News reporter Erica Brown has more.