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McCarthy has been ousted as speaker of the House. Here's what happens next.
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Eye Opener: Speaker Kevin McCarthy ousted
Kevin McCarthy becomes the first House speaker in U.S. history to be voted out of the job after a revolt by some far-right Republicans. Also, multiple people are wounded after gunfire erupts at Morgan State University in Baltimore. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.
Scam warnings as student loan payments resume
Interest on federal student loans began accruing again and payments resume this month. Government agencies are now warning consumers to watch out for scammers trying to take advantage of the situation. CBS News consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner has more.
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Our series "Protecting the Planet" looks at a manufacturing boom driven by new plants for making electric vehicles and their batteries. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports on how the EV transition is transforming an unlikely corner of the country.
Athlete swims the length of Hudson River
Endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh is the only person to have completed a long-distance swim in every ocean in the world. Now, he's added a new accomplishment to his list: completing a 315-mile swim down the Hudson River. CBS News' Dana Jacobson joined him on the journey to learn how he's making waves in the conversation about ocean and river preservation.
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Kaiser Permanente workers launch massive strike over staffing and pay
The walkout by Kaiser Permanente nurses, orderlies and other workers represents the biggest health care strike in U.S. history.
Big Three automakers idle thousands of workers as UAW strike rages on
Ford, General Motors and Stellantis blame widening UAW strike for mass furloughs and warn of more possible layoffs.
Donald Trump drops from the Forbes 400 rich list. Here's what changed.
Former President Donald Trump is no longer wealthy enough to be included in the Forbes 400, an annual list of the wealthiest Americans.
Meta proposes charging $13 a month for ad-free Instagram in Europe
Meta said it may offer a paid-subscription service to comply with European Union privacy rules restricting personalized ads.
Michael Jordan, now worth $3 billion, ranks among Forbes 400
Michael Jordan has joined the Forbes 400, marking the first time a professional athlete has joined the list of the 400 richest Americans.
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Amy Schneider reflects on “Jeopardy!” stint
"Jeopardy!" record-holder Amy Schneider joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new memoir, "In the Form of a Question," which is published by Simon & Schuster, a division of CBS News' parent company Paramount Global.
Singer Arlo Parks shares poetry in new book
Two-time Grammy-nominated singer and poet Arlo Parks shares the inspiration behind her new book, "The Magic Border." Her first book shares never-before-seen poems and the complete lyrics to her second album, "My Soft Machine."' Parks joins "CBS Mornings" ahead of her North American tour kicking off in February.
Athlete swims the length of Hudson River
Endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh is the only person to have completed a long-distance swim in every ocean in the world. Now, he's added a new accomplishment to his list: completing a 315-mile swim down the Hudson River. CBS News' Dana Jacobson joined him on the journey to learn how he's making waves in the conversation about ocean and river preservation.
Bellamy Young on dad's chronic liver disease
Millions of Americans are living with some form of liver disease, and the millions with a chronic liver condition are at risk of developing hepatic encephalopathy. "Scandal" actor Bellamy Young joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss, for the first time, the impact of hepatic encephalopathy on her family, and the warning signs to look for in loved ones.
First lady Jill Biden releases new PSA
First lady Jill Biden has joined forces with the television network Lifetime in a collaborative effort to inspire women across the nation to prioritize breast cancer screenings. Together, they aim to raise awareness and emphasize the importance of early detection through a new public service announcement.
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Jill Biden urges breast cancer screenings in new PSA
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Jill Biden has a message: "Talk to your doctor about whether it's time for your mammogram or other cancer screenings."
Amy Schneider reflects on “Jeopardy!” stint
"Jeopardy!" record-holder Amy Schneider joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new memoir, "In the Form of a Question," which is published by Simon & Schuster, a division of CBS News' parent company Paramount Global.
Singer Arlo Parks shares poetry in new book
Two-time Grammy-nominated singer and poet Arlo Parks shares the inspiration behind her new book, "The Magic Border." Her first book shares never-before-seen poems and the complete lyrics to her second album, "My Soft Machine."' Parks joins "CBS Mornings" ahead of her North American tour kicking off in February.
Bellamy Young on dad's chronic liver disease
Millions of Americans are living with some form of liver disease, and the millions with a chronic liver condition are at risk of developing hepatic encephalopathy. "Scandal" actor Bellamy Young joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss, for the first time, the impact of hepatic encephalopathy on her family, and the warning signs to look for in loved ones.
Pope Francis opens historic synod
Bishops gathered from around the world to discuss hot-button issues such as whether priests should be allowed to get married, whether divorced and remarried Catholics should receive communion, and whether women should be allowed to be come Deacons. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports the synod is already historic as women and laypeople are being allowed to vote for the first time.
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Eye on America: Farmers’ right to repair
In Colorado, we examine the growing movement of farmers fighting for the right to repair their own equipment. Then in New York, acclaimed choreographer Ayodele Casel shares her work preserving tap dance’s uniquely American history. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Eye on America: Offshore wind energy jobs
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Eye on America: Saving coral reefs
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Eye on America: AI revolution
In New York, Microsoft’s VP of research and innovation explains how AI is helping the health care industry. Then in California, we see how robots could revolutionize the beauty and cosmetics industry. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Eye on America: Nature photographer reflects on life's work, conserving D.C.'s honeybees
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Who could replace Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House?
At least one candidate had already thrown his hat in the ring as of Wednesday morning.
Kaiser Permanente workers launch historic strike over staffing and pay
More than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers are walking picket lines at hundreds of hospitals and medical centers across the U.S.
Plane crashes through roof of Oregon home, killing 2
An investigation is underway to find out what caused a small plane to spiral toward the ground and crash into a home near Portland.
Seattle to pay $1.86 million after delay to respond to 911 call
The city of Seattle will pay $1.86 million to the family of a man who died of a heart attack after a caution note attached to his address delayed medics' response.
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Billions of dollars in electric vehicle battery investments have created an estimated 70,000 manufacturing jobs. The growth is concentrated in what is now known as the "Battery Belt."
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Kaiser Permanente workers launch historic strike over staffing and pay
More than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers are walking picket lines at hundreds of hospitals and medical centers across the U.S.
Seattle to pay $1.86 million after delay to respond to 911 call
The city of Seattle will pay $1.86 million to the family of a man who died of a heart attack after a caution note attached to his address delayed medics' response.
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Billions of dollars in electric vehicle battery investments have created an estimated 70,000 manufacturing jobs. The growth is concentrated in what is now known as the "Battery Belt."
Biden admin is forgiving $9 billion in debt for 125,000 Americans
As student loan repayments restart in October, the Biden administration said 125,000 people with student loans will have their debt erased.
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Student loan borrowers facing problems with their servicer shouldn't have to repay their debt until the issues are resolved, 19 state attorneys general say.
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Who could replace Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House?
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CBS News announced additions to its political unit to expand coverage ahead of the 2024 election.
Arizona canceling leases allowing Saudi farm access to state's water
An investigation by the governor's office found that the Saudi Arabian-owned farm had violated some of its lease terms.
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As student loan repayments restart in October, the Biden administration said 125,000 people with student loans will have their debt erased.
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The Army's recruiting improved last fiscal year but still fell short of its goals by about 10,000 enlistments.
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Jill Biden urges breast cancer screenings in new PSA
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Kaiser Permanente workers launch historic strike over staffing and pay
More than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers are walking picket lines at hundreds of hospitals and medical centers across the U.S.
Bellamy Young on dad's chronic liver disease
Millions of Americans are living with some form of liver disease, and the millions with a chronic liver condition are at risk of developing hepatic encephalopathy. "Scandal" actor Bellamy Young joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss, for the first time, the impact of hepatic encephalopathy on her family, and the warning signs to look for in loved ones.
First lady Jill Biden releases new PSA
First lady Jill Biden has joined forces with the television network Lifetime in a collaborative effort to inspire women across the nation to prioritize breast cancer screenings. Together, they aim to raise awareness and emphasize the importance of early detection through a new public service announcement.
7.5 million chickens culled due to South Africa bird flu outbreaks
The slaughter of millions of chickens to curb 2 separate bird flu outbreaks in South Africa has led to egg and poultry "supply constraints."
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Why Ukraine's snipers, and their U.S. weapons, are more vital than ever
CBS News gets access to the secretive world of Ukraine's elite snipers and sees why they're so important in the war with Russia.
Pope Francis kicks off meeting on church's future with LGBTQ bombshell
Catholic Church prelates gather for Synod 2023 after Pope Francis stirs controversy by suggesting possibility of same-sex marriage blessings.
Russia hands exiled journalist prison sentence for Ukraine war protests
Journalist Marina Ovsyannikova, who escaped Russia after staging an on-air protest against the Ukraine war, was sentenced to prison in absentia.
7.5 million chickens culled due to South Africa bird flu outbreaks
The slaughter of millions of chickens to curb 2 separate bird flu outbreaks in South Africa has led to egg and poultry "supply constraints."
2 pollsters killed, 1 kidnapped in Mexico; cartel sign reportedly left with victims
Local media reported the two murdered pollsters were found with a sign threatening the government, signed by the Jalisco drug cartel.
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Plans to open a second Sphere music venue in east London have been met with staunch opposition by local residents.
Brothers Osborne say fourth album marks a "fresh start"
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Keegan-Michael Key's journey into comedy
Emmy winner Keegan-Michael Key and his wife, award-winning director and producer Elle Key, join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their new book "The History of Sketch Comedy."
Brothers Osborne's new album embraces change
Brothers Osborne released their self-titled, fourth studio album last month, working for the first time with producer Mike Elizondo. John and T.J. Osborne tell CBS News' Anthony Mason how Elizondo helped them experiment musically, and how major life changes led them to a new sound.
Fleetwood Mac icon Stevie Nicks gets her own Barbie doll
Stevie Nicks now has her own Barbie, Mattel announced. The $55 doll is already sold out.
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EV battery manufacturing energizes southern communities
Billions of dollars in electric vehicle battery investments have created an estimated 70,000 manufacturing jobs. The growth is concentrated in what is now known as the "Battery Belt."
Emergency alert test will sound today on all U.S. cellphones
FEMA and the FCC will launch a nationwide test of the emergency alert system on Oct. 4.
EV battery plants boost U.S. manufacturing
Our series "Protecting the Planet" looks at a manufacturing boom driven by new plants for making electric vehicles and their batteries. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports on how the EV transition is transforming an unlikely corner of the country.
Cruise defends safety record after woman pinned under self-driving taxi
Cruise, the company that operates the driverless taxi, said its vehicles are safer than rideshares operated by humans.
Google wants to make your email inbox "less spammy." Here's how.
Search giant is taking action to deter bulk senders of email messages, including fraudsters.
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3 win Nobel chemistry prize after their names were leaked
The scientists won for their work on tiny quantum dots that emit very bright colors and so are used in LED displays, cancer surgery and more.
Arizona moves to end Saudi farming deal
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has moved to end a farming deal with a subsidiary of a major Saudi dairy company. Since 2015, Fondomonte has pumped huge amounts of groundwater from beneath the earth's surface to grow alfalfa in the rural Arizona desert. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
3 scientists win Nobel for capturing a "blurry" glimpse of electrons
A trio of scientists won the Nobel Prize in physics for managing to do something that had always eluded humankind: Spotting electrons zipping around in an atom.
2 scientists share Nobel for enabling COVID-19 vaccines
American Drew Weissman, Hungarian Katalin Karikó win 2023 Nobel Prize in medicine for mRNA research behind "the unprecedented rate" of COVID-19 vaccine development.
Scientists say they've found Europe's oldest "prehistoric footwear"
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Morgan State University mass shooting: 5 shot on campus, search for suspect ongoing
Police say four of the five victims are students and none of the victims appear to have life-threatening wounds.
Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to gun charges
President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, appeared in court on Tuesday where he pleaded not guilty to three felony gun charges after a pela deal collapsed in July. CBS News' Catherine Herridge, who was inside the Delaware courtroom, reports from Washington, D.C.
2 pollsters killed, 1 kidnapped in Mexico; cartel sign reportedly left with victims
Local media reported the two murdered pollsters were found with a sign threatening the government, signed by the Jalisco drug cartel.
5 injured in Morgan State University shooting
At least five people are injured after a shooting outside a dorm at Morgan State University in Baltimore. As CBS News' Nicole Sganga resports, the shooter is still on the run.
Man arrested hours after rape and killing of 5-year-old girl in Kansas
Police said the suspect was known to 5-year-old Zoey Felix, but did not provide additional details.
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NASA rover spots 6,000-foot-tall dust devil on Mars
The Perseverance rover was near Mars' Jezero Crater when it spotted the towering dust devil.
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A rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse will move across the U.S. on Oct. 14. NASA shared a viewing map and timeline.
NASA's Psyche asteroid probe getting "lucky" fix before launch
NASA's new asteroid probe, Psyche, is on track for launching Oct. 12 after a weeklong delay for additional tests.
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As new space tour companies change the way we can see our world, a moratorium on spaceflight regulation and participant safety has come to the forefront. In the latest CBS Reports documentary, Mark Strassmann takes a close look at the next great leap for humankind -- and whether regulators and industry stakeholders are striking the right balance between encouraging innovation and ensuring safety.
3 space station crew members back on Earth after U.S.-record year in space
Descent from the International Space Station closed out an unexpected 371-day stay, the longest flight in U.S. space history.
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Joan Baez, revealing secrets
In a new documentary, "Joan Baez I Am a Noise," which features the singer-activist's personal archive of home movies, letters and drawings, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer opens up about her 60-year career and her life on the front lines of social change. Baez talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the film and the surprising secrets she revealed; how Bob Dylan broke her heart; and how she expresses her less serious side.
Kevin McCarthy ousted as House speaker
Rep. Kevin McCarthy was removed from his position of speaker of the House on Monday after fellow Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz introduced a motion to oust McCarthy from the leadership role. It marks the first time in U.S. history that a House speaker has been removed in such a way. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Americans are spending more instead of saving
American consumers are spending more and not saving as much, according to reporting by Rachel Wolfe, who covers consumer trends for The Wall Street Journal. Wolfe joins CBS News to explain why a reset of priorities after the COVID-19 pandemic could be leading to more immediate spending.
Republican lawmaker on removal of McCarthy
Rep. Dave Joyce, a Republican from Ohio, voted to keep Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House on Tuesday. In remarks to CBS News, Joyce lashed out at Rep. Matt Gaetz and the other Republicans who voted for McCarthy's removal.
Military analyst on Russia missile testing
Russia may be planning to test a nuclear-powered missile, according to reporting by The New York Times. The outlet cited satellite images that recently captured aircraft moving near a base in the remote Arctic region of Russia. That movement mirrored launch preparations for earlier missile tests in 2017 and 2018, The New York Times report said. Retired U.S. Army major and military analyst Mike Lyons joined CBS News to discuss what this might mean.