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President Trump has been briefed on both the risks and the benefits of bombing Fordo, Iran's most secure nuclear site.
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President Trump has been briefed on both the risks and the benefits of bombing Fordo, Iran's most secure nuclear site.
Israel's best chance at destroying the facility at Fordo could lie with a U.S.-produced bomb that's so heavy that it can only be dropped by a U.S. plane.
FBI Director Kash Patel has increased efforts to monitor possible domestic sleeper cells linked to Hezbollah, U.S. officials say.
A SpaceX Starship exploded at a launch site in Texas Wednesday night, bursting into a massive fireball.
Former CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman, who's covered the case extensively, said Karen Read's trial was "riddled with reasonable doubt."
An Iranian missile slammed into a hospital in Israel, causing no serious injuries but drawing a quick vow of retaliation against Iran's supreme leader for "war crimes."
Juneteenth became federally recognized in the U.S. in 2021, but the origins of the holiday and its name date back more than 150 years.
Some high-profile Democrats have been detained or prosecuted, in what one lawmaker called "strong-arm tactics" intended to "silence and intimidate people."
After undergoing rapid intensification, Erick made landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast on Thursday as a Category 3 hurricane.
Unauthorized immigrants make up nearly 5% of the U.S. workforce, according to 2022 estimates, and a higher share in construction and agriculture.
Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov told a publication that all of his more than 100 children will inherit some of his fortune.
The event honoring Juneteenth will take place at the Reedy Chapel AME Church.
Police in Memphis, Tennessee, said they recovered "a taser, gloves, rope and duct tape" from the suspect's vehicle. Mayor Paul Young said political violence "simply cannot become our norm."
Researchers conducted the first systematic review of policies around the U.S. to limit plastic bag use.
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A judge in Chicago determined she has no jurisdiction to rule on Kelly's claims that prison officials are plotting to kill him behind bars in North Carolina.
The National Weather Service called the warm and above-average temperatures coming in behind the system "the first significant heat wave this season."
This was the number one airline in the U.S. last year, based on its reliability, passenger experience and more.
The Trump administration keeps delaying enforcement of a bipartisan law that requires TikTok and ByteDance to fully sever ties.
Consular officers are being told to look for "indications of hostility" toward the U.S., its culture, principles or citizens.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine testified Wednesday before the Senate Armed Forces Committee.
A part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth — known as 988 option 3 — will close in July, the agency said.
President Trump's acts of clemency often release criminals with "no further fines, restitution, probation or other conditions."
About 1,500 American students were evacuated by cruise ship from Israel to Cyprus, Birthright Israel said.
U.S. airlines, including United Airlines and American Airlines, are suspending flights to parts of the Middle East amid the conflict between Israel and Iran.
Israel's prime minister has declined to rule out assassinating Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. President Trump says he'd be an "easy target," and "our patience is wearing thin."
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Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov told a publication that all of his more than 100 children will inherit some of his fortune.
Social Security is dipping into its trust fund to pay current retirees, with spending outpacing its revenue from payroll taxes.
A short circuit in the minifridges caused numerous fires, two of which resulted in more than $360,000 in property damages.
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The chicken dishes could be linked to a possible outbreak strain of listeria associated with three deaths and one fetal loss.
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Some patients are being evacuated after an Iranian missile struck Israel's Soroka Medical Center. This comes as more details emerge about President Trump's latest meeting with his National Security Council and his potential decision to aid Israel in strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities. CBS News' Debora Patta and Ed O'Keefe report.
Karen Read was found not guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter in connection to the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe. The verdict ends a years-long legal battle, but questions about the case and the night O'Keefe died remain.
With new tariffs raising the cost of key building supplies like lumber, steel, and appliances, contractors say homeowners could see project costs skyrocket. Nancy Chen speaks with builder David Perotti on how to save money and navigate the price hikes.
A 12-year-old girl was bitten off Hilton Head Island just days after a 9-year-old in Florida nearly lost her hand. Scientists are tracking large sharks off the East Coast as beachgoers head into the season.
Among the activists in attendance at Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s release of the "Make America Healthy Again" Commission report on Thursday was an influencer known as "the Food Babe." A New York Times piece looks into Vani Hari's shift from Obama ally to Trump supporter. New York Times food culture correspondent Kim Severson joins "America Decides" to unpack her reporting.
Elon Musk said this week that he is going to be spending less of his money on politics, but he has yet to spend less time in President Trump's orbit. Tina Nguyen, senior reporter for The Verge, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
A federal judge has temporarily halted the Trump administration's attempt to block the enrollment of international students at Harvard University. Sabrina Rodríguez, national political reporter at The Washington Post, and Tyler Kendall, Washington correspondent for Bloomberg, join "America Decides" with analysis.
President Trump gathered with top buyers of his cryptocurrency at his Virginia golf club on Thursday night. His family's use of the meme coin has raised ethical and legal concerns because of how much money it makes the president personally. CBS News political investigative producer Madeleine May has more.
The Trump administration is touting the spending cuts in the House-approved budget bill, but a nonpartisan analysis calls the legislation a "fiscal failure." Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Historian Kellie Carter Jackson joins CBS Mornings to explain the origins of Juneteenth and how it fits into the broader story of Black resistance, as explored in her new book, "We Refuse."
As towns and cities across the United States today celebrate the anniversary of the end of slavery on Juneteenth, see how communities have marked the federal holiday.
The Supreme Court upheld a Tennessee law on Wednesday that restricts access to gender-affirming care for transgender minors. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more on the decision.
A report finds women manage 71% of family tasks. Board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma explains why women are impacted more and how to make changes in your family.
Nicole, Ashley, and Chloe Humphrey helped lead the UNC women's lacrosse team to an undefeated season and national title, becoming the first trio of sisters to win an NCAA Division I championship together. They join "CBS Mornings" to talk about their win.
In New York City, it's against the law for trucks and non-city buses to idle -- keeping the engine running while stationary -- for more than three minutes. However, the law is rarely enforced. That's where the big money comes in. James Brown reports.
Applying new techniques to old cases, law enforcement efforts in Detroit brought closure for dozens of families who longed for answers. Jim Axelrod reports.
Americans worried about costs have flocked to the used clothing market. Thrifting is an easy way to avoid tariffs, with prices generally 50% to 75% off of retail. Janet Shamlian reports.
Conservation efforts have brought the gray wolf back from the edge of extinction. The focus is shifting now from saving the species to managing it -- and the threat it poses to livestock. Carter Evans reports.
A new law passed in Georgia, called the Survivor Justice Act, would allow domestic violence survivors to ask for lower sentences in court if they can present evidence that abuse led them to commit their crimes. Mark Strassmann reports.
The economy and immigration are two of the biggest issues on the minds of Americans, but we rarely get a look behind the scenes to see how these key forces in American life intersect. CBS News Race & Culture and CBS Reports reveal the connection between immigration and food prices by following the journey of the people, both legal and undocumented, bringing America's milk to market.
Los Angeles is home to one of the largest populations of Jews in the world, and one of the largest populations of Muslims in America. For almost two decades, a group there has been trying to build bonds between these two communities, but the attack of Oct. 7, 2023 and its aftermath are putting that mission to the test. CBS Reports and CBS News Race and Culture examine these challenges and explore how the next generation may hold the key to forging paths to unity amid adversity.
Americans are among the world's biggest consumers of ultra-processed foods, which comprise more than half of an average adult’s diet and two-thirds of a child’s. As technology continues to accelerate innovations in additives, chemicals and food products, U.S. regulators are struggling to keep up. CBS Reports examines why ultra-processed foods have become so pervasive in the American diet, and what filling the gaps in federal regulation can do to ensure Americans are fed and healthy.
As America grapples with an escalating plastic crisis, the city of Houston, ExxonMobil and other partners announced a new program that promised to recycle nearly all of the city's plastic waste. However, after two years, the program has yet to fully materialize. Critics argue that the evidence suggests it never will. And yet, the company envisions similar programs in other American cities. CBS Reports and Inside Climate News investigate whether this proposed solution to our plastic recycling crisis is indeed too good to be true.
Nearly 95% of people currently in prison will be released back into society, and historically a significant percentage are likely to reoffend. In California, authorities are trying to change that by providing inmates access to education, work and other rehabilitative privileges — programs that have been shown to reduce recidivism and increase public safety. CBS Reports examines a controversial approach some see as being “soft on crime,” which now may be preventing it.
Police in Memphis, Tennessee, said they recovered "a taser, gloves, rope and duct tape" from the suspect's vehicle. Mayor Paul Young said political violence "simply cannot become our norm."
Researchers conducted the first systematic review of policies around the U.S. to limit plastic bag use.
Israel's best chance at destroying the facility at Fordo could lie with a U.S.-produced bomb that's so heavy that it can only be dropped by a U.S. plane.
Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov told a publication that all of his more than 100 children will inherit some of his fortune.
The event honoring Juneteenth will take place at the Reedy Chapel AME Church in Galveston, Texas.
Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov told a publication that all of his more than 100 children will inherit some of his fortune.
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Unauthorized immigrants make up nearly 5% of the U.S. workforce, according to 2022 estimates, and a higher share in construction and agriculture.
Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup was voluntarily recalled due to the presence of Bacillus cereus, which can cause two types of food-borne illnesses, and loss of shelf-stability.
FBI Director Kash Patel has increased efforts to monitor possible domestic sleeper cells linked to Hezbollah, U.S. officials say.
Israel's best chance at destroying the facility at Fordo could lie with a U.S.-produced bomb that's so heavy that it can only be dropped by a U.S. plane.
The event honoring Juneteenth will take place at the Reedy Chapel AME Church in Galveston, Texas.
Fighting for control of the Democratic Republic of Congo's mineral wealth has killed millions. Trump wants to end it, and potentially reap huge rewards.
Some high-profile Democrats have been detained or prosecuted, in what one lawmaker called "strong-arm tactics" intended to "silence and intimidate people."
Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup was voluntarily recalled due to the presence of Bacillus cereus, which can cause two types of food-borne illnesses, and loss of shelf-stability.
The facility will breed millions of sterile New World screwworm flies at Moore Air Base, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Wednesday.
A short circuit in the minifridges caused numerous fires, two of which resulted in more than $360,000 in property damages.
A part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth — known as 988 option 3 — will close in July, the agency said.
Clinical trials showed 99.9% of participants who received the drug, called Yeztugo from company Gilead Sciences, remained HIV negative.
U.S. airlines, including United Airlines and American Airlines, are suspending flights to parts of the Middle East amid the conflict between Israel and Iran.
Fighting for control of the Democratic Republic of Congo's mineral wealth has killed millions. Trump wants to end it, and potentially reap huge rewards.
A Tehran-based political analyst acknowledges Iran has been weakened by Israel's onslaught, but the official line is still one of defiance and solidarity.
After some confusion, the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem says the State Department is "planning for contingencies" to help Americans leave Israel, but some aren't waiting around.
An Iranian missile slammed into a hospital in Israel, causing no serious injuries but drawing a quick vow of retaliation against Iran's supreme leader for "war crimes."
In his new role on the TV series "Stick," actor Owen Wilson explores themes of redemption and reckoning that mirror his own journey through Hollywood.
Three-time Emmy winner Jean Smart plays a woman trapped in a violent marriage in the one-woman play "Call Me Izzy." The show, written by CBS News contributor Jamie Wax, explores the power of creativity and survival.
Academy Award-nominated actor Owen Wilson joins Nate Burleson at Liberty National Golf Club to discuss his new Apple TV+ series "Stick," where he plays a washed-up golfer seeking redemption. Wilson opens up about his mental health journey, his love of golf and finding peace at this stage in his life.
Alison Hall credits Olivia Munn's openness with helping detect her breast cancer early. Their emotional first meeting airs Wednesday on "Inside Edition."
Actor Tom Cruise is set to receive an honorary Oscar ahead of next year's Academy Awards. While he has scored four nominations, the "Mission Impossible" and "Top Gun" actor has never won an Oscar.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says artificial intelligence will lead to fewer corporate jobs at the company. Technology journalist Jacob Ward, host of "The Rip Current" podcast, joins CBS News to discuss how AI is already reshaping the workforce.
In a medical first, surgeons at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston successfully performed a fully robotic heart transplant on a 45-year-old patient. He now says he's living a brand-new life. Janet Shamlian reports.
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.
Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon, said he expects the company to reduce its workforce over the next few years as it rolls out more generative AI and agents.
An increase in demand for artificial intelligence may be increasing the cost of your electric bills. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter explains.
Researchers conducted the first systematic review of policies around the U.S. to limit plastic bag use.
A SpaceX Starship upper stage exploded during ramp-up to an expected engine test firing at the company's Starbase facility on the Texas Gulf Coast. It's an apparent major setback for the program.
Japan's second-biggest carmaker, Honda, has successfully tested an experimental reusable rocket, the company says, as it seeks to expand into the space sector.
As summer kicks into high gear, the U.S. Forest Service is warning about an invasive Asian needle ant species found in dozens of states. Eric Day, entomologist at Virginia Tech, joins "The Daily Report" with more.
Apex predators, like the Tyrannosaurus rex, eventually arose from smaller-bodied tyrannosauroid dinosaurs called Khankhuuluu mongoliensis, the study's researchers said.
Karen Read addressed supporters after a jury found her not guilty in the retrial for the murder of Boston police officer John O'Keefe. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt reports.
Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022, appeared in court Wednesday. His defense team wants the trial delayed, arguing intense public scrutiny threatens his right to a fair trial. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
A jury has acquitted Karen Read of second-degree murder and manslaughter in the 2022 death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn has the latest.
A jury on Wednesday found Karen Read not guilty of murder and manslaughter in the 2022 death of her police officer boyfriend. Read spoke briefly after leaving the courthouse. See that moment and analysis from trial attorney Robin Nunn.
Karen Read was acquitted Wednesday on charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter in the 2022 death of her Boston police officer boyfriend. See the moment the verdict was read.
A SpaceX Starship exploded at a launch site in Texas Wednesday night, bursting into a massive fireball.
A SpaceX Starship upper stage exploded during ramp-up to an expected engine test firing at the company's Starbase facility on the Texas Gulf Coast. It's an apparent major setback for the program.
The solar flare peaked at 5:49 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory said.
Japan's second-biggest carmaker, Honda, has successfully tested an experimental reusable rocket, the company says, as it seeks to expand into the space sector.
If initial results hold up, NASA says the delayed launch of a commercial research mission to the station could come as early as Thursday.
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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.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense
President Trump said Thursday he will decide on striking Iran within the next two weeks. The president also said in a statement that he believes there is still a chance to negotiate with Iran in the "near future." CBS News' Debora Patta, Charlie D'Agata and Willie James Inman report.
Federal authorities have arrested several officeholders amid President Trump's immigration crackdown. Democratic Rep. Greg Casar of Texas, chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, joins "The Takeout" with his reaction.
Under the latest version of President Trump's budget bill, more than 2 million acres of federally controlled land in western states would be sold off and redeveloped for various purposes. Benji Backer, founder and CEO of Nature Is Nonpartisan, joins "The Takeout" to explain why some environmentalists are strongly opposed to the land sale proposal.
During an appearance in Connecticut, former President Barack Obama expressed concerns that the U.S. is slipping toward autocracy. Brakkton Booker, Politico national correspondent, and Matt Brown, congressional reporter for the Associated Press, join "The Takeout" to discuss.
In January 2020, after the U.S. killed Iran's top general, Iran responded with the largest ever ballistic missile attack on Americans. Ret. U.S. Army Lt. Col. Alan Johnson was at the intended target: A military base in Iraq. Johnson joins "The Takeout" to recount his experience as President Trump weighs further U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict.