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Local officials notified residents that an evacuation order remained in place Saturday morning for people within a mile of the scene.
New Hampshire's place in the process is still an open question, after state Democrats say they could skip the line.
After seizing power in a coup, Musharraf quickly became a vital ally to the United States as it hunted down al Qaeda's leaders after the 9/11 attacks.
A record-setting wind chill of 108 degrees below zero was seen on the summit of Mount Washington in New Hampshire, the National Weather Service said.
The man is suspected of firing a gun loaded with blanks. There were no injuries.
Jericho Labonte, 35, also stole the boat that he piloted into the choppy waters of the Columbia River, police said.
The shooting occurred after the off-duty officer arrived at a prearranged meeting spot to look at a vehicle, authorities said.
A FedEx cargo jet was attempting to land when a Southwest Airlines jet was cleared to take off from the same runway, the FAA said.
Beyoncé and Adele will once again contend for top honors, while Lizzo and Harry Styles return and Bad Bunny makes history.
Chile's government extended an emergency declaration to another region as wildfires continue to rage.
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The 16-year-old was pulled from the Swan River with critical injuries.
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U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News that a suspected Chinese spy balloon, which was discovered flying over the mainland U.S. this week, was shot down off the coast of South Carolina Saturday by U.S. fighter jets. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has more.
Each member of the brooklyn-based trio Say She She grew up singing classical music. And that's just one influence on their sound - which incorporates everything from funk to jazz and even the rhythms of Bollywood. It's all led to five-star critical reviews, a growing fan base, and their current U.S. and European tour. Now, here is Say She She with "Blow My Mind."
Humanitarian worker and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Pete Reed was killed while aiding civilians in Ukraine. Debora Patta spoke to his wife, Alex Potter, as she was en route to Poland to begin the painful task of bringing his body back home. Potter said her husband died protecting someone else with his body.
Dallas police said Friday they have arrested a man in connection with two monkeys who went missing last week from the Dallas Zoo. The suspect is also charged in connection with the temporary disappearance of a leopard last month. The monkeys were found unharmed in an abandoned house.
The job market remains red-hot despite the Federal Reserve's push to slow economic growth.
More employees are tapping their nest eggs to cover financial emergencies, from medical care to avoiding eviction.
"I don't really find it funny yet," said Keith Stonehouse, whose son Mason ordered a string of deliveries on his dad's phone.
Government's new classification of cars that qualify for the generous tax credit is a win for Tesla and other automakers.
Calling your retail clerk an "assistant store manager" has a surprisingly big payoff, new research finds.
The fallout continues following the release of video which showed the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols. The Memphis Police Department's “SCORPION” unit, which included the five former officers who have been charged with second-degree murder in Nichols' death, has been shut down. Elise Preston reports.
Protesters across the U.S. are demanding justice and calling for an end to police brutality after videos were released Friday showing the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols by Memphis police. Jeff Pegues has more.
Three people were killed and four others wounded in a shooting early Saturday morning in the upscale Los Angeles neighborhood of Beverly Crest.
One day after a mass shooting claimed seven lives at a synagogue in Jerusalem, a second shooting Saturday left a father and son critically wounded. Imtiaz Tyab has more.
At least three people have died after Auckland, New Zealand, was drenched by record rainfall.
In a statement earlier this week, the department said officer Preston Hemphill was under investigation for his participation in the "initial traffic stop" of Nichols "and the use of a Taser."
Journalist Mark Whitaker's latest book explores the year 1966 as a turning point in the march for civil rights and the growth of calls for Black self-determination.
Pope Francis arrived in South Sudan on Friday after his visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo. South Sudan has faced a decade of civil war and years of poverty. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports from Juba, South Sudan, with the latest on the pope's mission.
de Rossi walked into her birthday wearing a wedding gown, which shocked DeGeneres.
Christina Ruffini sits down with Jinkx Monsoon at the historic Stonewall Inn and talks to the RuPaul's Drag Race winner about her broadway debut, gender identity and coping with fame.
In a letter obtained by CBS News, a Justice Department official said prosecutors are working to brief lawmakers on potential risks to national security after the discovery of classified documents at the homes of both former President Donald Trump and President Biden.
CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from Jerusalem ahead of a visit by Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who is traveling to Israel and the West Bank amid an outbreak of violence that has raised security concerns in the region.
Sens. Mark Warner and Marco Rubio, the chair and vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, discuss the investigations into classified documents found at the homes of President Biden and former President Donald Trump, the threat posed by China, TikTok and more.
Former Democratic Rep. Val Demings of Florida, who served in law enforcement for 27 years, including four years as the Orlando police chief, says she "could not believe what I was seeing" in the video of five Memphis officers beating Tyre Nichols, an unarmed Black man who died three days later.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," the first face-to-face meeting of the new Congress between President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is coming soon. The main topic on the agenda? Paying America's bills and getting the country's fiscal house in order. We'll ask the speaker about what he thinks Congress should do to keep the U.S. from defaulting. Plus, a rare joint conversation with the chair and vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee.
Tyler was looking for a roommate. Askari had been recently released from San Quentin Prison after more 20 years. They formed a symbiotic relationship as roomies.
A dog named Lilo was dropped off at McKamey Animal Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee — with a note. It explained that Lilo's owner was a mother of two who was homeless, and that she was having trouble caring for the dog. The shelter used the note as a clue to track down Lilo's family.
The note: "Please love me. My mom can't keep me and is homeless with two kids. She tried her best but can't get help - I cost too much for her. She really loves me and I'm a great dog."
Mo Mountain Mutts is a dog-walking business in Alaska that picks up local pooches in a bus customized to transport pups on adventures.
A flight from Baltimore to Puerto Rico was delayed, but a flight attendant kept passengers entertained by giving them a comedy show as he read the safety instructions.
Elon Musk has built a reputation for changing the game by ignoring the rules, and his recent acquisition of Twitter is no different. Is the turbulent Twitter buyout just the next chapter in Elon Musk’s odds-defying story? CBS Reports peels back the layers on the high-stakes and high-rewards journey of one of the most polarizing and influential people of our time.
As America grapples with the crisis of school shootings, solutions to school safety seem to divide into two sides — more restrictions or more guns. While victims’ families and survivors in largely conservative and pro-gun Texas now fight for gun control, others across the state are choosing to fortify schools by arming their children’s teachers.
A segment of American conservatives has found inspiration in the success of the conservative cultural movement in Hungary. CPAC, the American Conservative Political Action Committee, is extolling President Viktor Orban's anti-LGBTQ and nativist policies as the way forward for the United States. CBS Reports explores what the emerging alliance means for some U.S. conservatives' vision for America.
An increasingly powerful China is stepping up its aggression against the self-governing island of Taiwan -- an alarming development that could result in a U.S.-China showdown with massive economic consequences. CBS Reports heads to Taiwan to examine how the Taiwanese are building resistance in the face of growing threats, and the global stakes of the island’s fate.
NASA's launch of the Artemis 1 mission signals America's intent to return to the moon, and beyond. This CBS Reports documentary reveals the incredible endeavor of America's next great leap in space exploration and the collective will required to see it through.
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The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey that aired Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
After seizing power in a coup, Musharraf quickly became a vital ally to the United States as it hunted down al Qaeda's leaders after the 9/11 attacks.
The shooting occurred after the off-duty officer arrived at a prearranged meeting spot to look at a vehicle, authorities said.
A FedEx cargo jet was attempting to land when a Southwest Airlines jet was cleared to take off from the same runway, the FAA said.
The man is suspected of firing a gun loaded with blanks. There were no injuries.
Jurors found the Tesla CEO didn't mislead investors in claiming he had lined up funding to take the car company public.
Tired of after-work emails and calls? Lawmakers across the globe are pushing back on the blurring of work and home life.
Unemployment rate is lowest since 1969, as some employers continue to hire new workers — especially in key industries.
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
Hundreds of thousands of Americans moved last year. The reason? Think housing costs, jobs and taxes.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey that aired Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
New Hampshire's place in the process is still an open question, after state Democrats say they could skip the line.
President Biden addressed the Democratic National Committee's winter meeting in Philadelphia.
"We know as a matter of intelligence that he's instructed the People's Liberation Army to be ready by 2027 to conduct a successful invasion," Burns also said.
GOP lawmakers have incorrectly blamed the spike in fentanyl overdoses on migrants, whom they blame for bringing the drugs across the border.
Federal regulators have linked the drops to over 50 reports of eye infection and one death.
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and critical care specialist at NYU Langone Dr. Deepak Pradhan join "CBS Mornings" to demonstrate life-saving techniques when a person goes into cardiac arrest.
Global Pharma's eye drops have been linked to a U.S. outbreak which has led to at least five people losing their vision.
The FDA's investigation found a range of issues at the ice cream manufacturer that contributed to the outbreak, including a lack of a written food safety plan.
Dr. Ashish Jha said he was hopeful insurers would still cover COVID-19 tests after the official end of the public health emergency.
After seizing power in a coup, Musharraf quickly became a vital ally to the United States as it hunted down al Qaeda's leaders after the 9/11 attacks.
Chile's government extended an emergency declaration to another region as wildfires continue to rage.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said President Biden authorized the operation to shoot down the balloon.
The 16-year-old was pulled from the Swan River with critical injuries.
The Federal Aviation Administration paused arrivals to and departures from airports in North and South Carolina.
For the first time the Recording Academy is honoring music written specifically for video games and interactive media. Listen to samples of this year's nominees.
Beyoncé and Adele will once again contend for top honors, while Lizzo and Harry Styles return and Bad Bunny makes history.
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
You can watch the Grammy Awards on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on Sunday.
de Rossi walked into her birthday wearing a wedding gown, which shocked DeGeneres.
A new OODA report warns that Chinese-manufactured microchips embedded in smart devices such as fridges and laptops, pose a threat to U.K. national security. The author of the report, Charles Parton, joined CBS News to discuss how such microchips could also impact U.S. national security.
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
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The maker of ChatGPT has released a new tool that can help teachers detect if text was produced by a student or artificial intelligence. Kyle Wiggers, a senior reporter at TechCrunch, joined CBS News to discuss the new tool.
An outbreak of stony coral tissue loss disease threatens to destroy 20 of the 45 species in the world's third-largest coral reef.
The world's third-largest coral reef just off the Florida Keys was once a vibrant habitat for millions of plants and animals. But an outbreak of stony coral tissue loss disease is threatening to destroy it. Scientists are trying to regrow the coral in a lab hundreds of miles away to save it. Manuel Bojorquez takes a look.
The cloned animals are capable of producing 18 tons of milk a year, or 50% more than a typical American cow.
As the Western megadrought continues, investors have been buying up land to secure the water rights that go along with them. Ben Tracy takes a look.
Investment firms are showing a growing interest in an increasingly scarce natural resource in the American West. For some, that's concerning.
The shooting occurred after the off-duty officer arrived at a prearranged meeting spot to look at a vehicle, authorities said.
Jericho Labonte, 35, also stole the boat that he piloted into the choppy waters of the Columbia River, police said.
Dallas police said Friday they have arrested a man in connection with two monkeys who went missing last week from the Dallas Zoo. The suspect is also charged in connection with the temporary disappearance of a leopard last month. The monkeys were found unharmed in an abandoned house.
GOP lawmakers have incorrectly blamed the spike in fentanyl overdoses on migrants, whom they blame for bringing the drugs across the border.
One of the suspects was arrested after a gunbattle, a sheriff said.
Astronauts are conducting a spacewalk outside the International Space Station. And NASA is marking 20 years since the space shuttle Columbia disaster. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joined Anne-Marie Green and Janet Shamlian with more on those stories, plus details on the "green comet" passing by Earth.
Columbia's destruction and the loss of its crew triggered a sharp change of course for America's space program.
The surprise bear face spans more than 1 mile across.
"He'll be cheering us all on from the sidelines," Sanchez said of Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, who is also her boyfriend.
After 32 launches from Rocket Lab's New Zealand facility, the company is now set for regular flights from Virginia's Eastern Shore.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
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The Orion spacecraft sent back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.4-million-mile journey around the moon.
U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News that a suspected Chinese spy balloon, which was discovered flying over the mainland U.S. this week, was shot down off the coast of South Carolina Saturday by U.S. fighter jets. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has more.
Each member of the brooklyn-based trio Say She She grew up singing classical music. And that's just one influence on their sound - which incorporates everything from funk to jazz and even the rhythms of Bollywood. It's all led to five-star critical reviews, a growing fan base, and their current U.S. and European tour. Now, here is Say She She with "Blow My Mind."
Each member of the Brooklyn-based trio Say She She grew up singing classical music. And that's just one influence on their sound - which incorporates everything from funk to jazz and even the rhythms of Bollywood. It's all led to five-star critical reviews, a growing fan base, and their current U.S. and European tour. Now, here is Say She She with "Norma."
Each member of the brooklyn-based trio Say She She grew up singing classical music. And that's just one influence on their sound - which incorporates everything from funk to jazz and even the rhythms of Bollywood. It's all led to five-star critical reviews, a growing fan base, and their current U.S. and European tour. Now, from their debut album "Prism," here is Say She She with "Fortune Teller."
Toya Boudy is a New Orleans-based chef, cookbook author and cultural ambassador. And she’s known for putting a unique twist on classic New Orleans-style dishes - and taking the mystery and challenge out of preparing them. Michelle Miller reports.