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Completely eliminating the department would require approval from Congress, which isn't certain.
Badar Khan Suri, an Indian national who was studying and teaching on a student visa, is being held in a detention facility in Louisiana.
Prosecutors say the man charged in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students bought a knife and sheath online in the months before the killings.
A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board said the commuter plane that crashed in Alaska, killing 10, was overweight for the weather.
A small business owner flagged a possible impersonator on Google Maps. Google's investigation found it was just the tip of the iceberg.
The Pentagon ordered a digital refresh to remove content featuring DEI, which has led to the removal in some cases of pages recognizing significant figures in the U.S. military's history.
A maintenance technician says he raised safety issues with the operators of an Orlando thrill ride, the Free Fall, before a 14-year-old boy fell to his death, but his concerns were never addressed.
The United States fell to its lowest-ever place on the World Happiness Report, while Finland remained in the top spot and Mexico and Costa Rica moved up.
Minnesota Senate Republicans on Thursday will make a motion to expel their colleague Sen. Justin Eichorn following a federal criminal charge that he attempted to solicit sex from a minor.
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
Charred bones and hundreds of articles of clothing and other personal effects were found at a location dubbed by local media as the "ranch of horror."
The family members were driving from the Grand Canyon area to Las Vegas in a rented white 2024 BMW, officials said.
The first day of spring, also known as the vernal equinox, has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere on March 20, 2025.
Here are the latest updates on what's known about Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh student who went missing in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
A group of five former Institute of Peace board members are challenging DOGE's efforts targeting the U.S. Institute of Peace.
The former Republican candidate was convicted of orchestrating shootings at the homes of four Democratic officials, including the current state House speaker.
A third teen has been arrested in a fatal hit-and-run police say targeted a bicyclist on his way to work in Albuquerque, N.M. in May 2024.
During the call, Trump suggested the U.S. could take ownership of and run Ukrainian's nuclear power plants, which he said would help protect Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
One professor said this JFK assassination files release is "certainly the most useful" of any so far "because of the redactions being removed."
Acting USAID Deputy Administrator Pete Marocco handed off control of the foreign aid agency to a DOGE official.
A group of five former Institute of Peace board members are challenging DOGE's efforts targeting the U.S. Institute of Peace.
Some information demanded by a judge about flights carrying alleged Tren de Aragua gang members is likely to remain private, the Justice Department said.
As Israel's renewed strikes kill hundreds in Gaza, a retired Israeli general says the assault will mean "more hostages dead," too.
Officials in Hamas-ruled Gaza say the new Israeli assault has killed more than 400 people, as Israel accuses Hamas of refusing to extend the ceasefire.
President Trump has repeatedly said the Gaza Strip is uninhabitable.
With HELOC rates consistently falling in recent months, borrowers should closely consider these dos and don'ts now.
Having your wages garnished is typically a big issue for your finances, but there are ways to deal with the issue.
Gold might seem like a good short-term investment now, but it also has unique, long-term advantages to know.
Investors await remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell on the state of the U.S. economy as the central bank concludes a two-day policy meeting.
Ice cream maker alleges CEO David Stever was fired for upholding company's social mission and that its parent company violated their contract.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
Red Lobster CEO Damola Adamolekun took over last September, shortly after the chain closed many locations and filed for bankruptcy.
An incorrect report of death "can be devastating" SSA says, as restoring benefits is a long and challenging process.
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High winds from a large storm system barreling across the Midwest started new wildfires in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Meanwhile, the same storm system brought blizzard conditions across parts of six states.
The judge who ordered the Trump administration to turn around deportation flights to El Salvador is giving the Justice Department until noon Thursday to provide details on those flights. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order Thursday afternoon that would begin the dismantling of the Department of Education, though the department's full closure would require approval from Congress. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand reports on that and Mr. Trump's phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
March Madness has finally arrived in the world of college basketball. The first rounds of the men's and women's NCAA Tournament begin this week. One team looking to steal the spotlight this year is the High Point Panthers from North Carolina. They make their March Madness debut against Perdue on Thursday. Alan Huss, head coach of the High Point Panthers men's basketball team, joins "The Daily Report."
Eugene Henley, a prominent hip-hop executive, has turned himself in to federal authorities. He's charged with extortion, human trafficking, murder and fraud. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has more.
Bryan Kohberger is set to go on trial this summer for the murders of four University of Idaho students. Prosecutors plan to present a selfie of Kohberger during the trial that could help the jury consider key testimony.
Joshua Riibe, the last person known to see missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki, has returned to the U.S. Riibe, who was previously under police supervision, was freed Tuesday after a Dominican judge ruled he was a witness and not a suspect in the woman's disappearance.
Israeli airstrikes killed dozens in Gaza overnight, according to three hospitals. Israel's military said it has also restarted ground operations in central Gaza, retaking a key corridor dividing the north and the south of the strip.
High winds from a large storm system barreling across the Midwest started new wildfires in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Meanwhile, the same storm system brought blizzard conditions across parts of six states.
A federal judge this week temporarily blocked an executive order from President Trump that seeks to ban transgender people from serving in the U.S. military. Two transgender service members spoke to Charlie D'Agata about why they want nothing more than the opportunity to serve their country. Then, Jan Crawford takes a look at how these court fights are shaping up.
After growing up in homeless shelters, Lia Valencia Key built a jewelry brand designed to inspire. Her company, Valencia Key, has been featured on Oprah's Favorite Things and QVC—and even caught the attention of Meghan Markle. CBS News Philadelphia's Wakisha Bailey shares her remarkable journey.
Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford takes on the real-life story of Melissa Moore in Happy Face, a Paramount+ true crime drama about a woman who discovers her father is a notorious serial killer. She joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the gripping series and working alongside Dennis Quaid.
Comedian Whitney Cummings, co-creator of "Two Broke Girls" and star of "Whitney," is back on the road for the second year of her "Big Baby" tour. Fresh off welcoming her first child, she brings her unfiltered take on motherhood and everyday life to the stage.
Altadena, California is rebuilding after wildfires destroyed a large portion of the predominantly black neighborhood outside Los Angeles. It's just one of many similar neighborhoods working to preserve its Black History as American cities adapt to change.
Drones have repeatedly swarmed sensitive military sites. Current and former Air Force generals, along with a senior member of Congress, say the incursions pose a security threat.
After an executive order ending DEI initiatives, the U.S. Marine Band canceled a concert featuring young musicians of color. Veterans stepped in to mentor the aspiring musicians.
Werner Herzog had never even seen a movie until he was 11. Now 82, the visionary director is working constantly, still making movies no one else would or could ever dream of.
Here's why people alleging Purdue Pharma's opioids harmed them may not see much of the proposed $7.4 billion settlement in a bankruptcy case
As March Madness nears, UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley sat down with 60 Minutes to talk about his superstitions, sideline antics, and living up to the family name.
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.
The family members were driving from the Grand Canyon area to Las Vegas in a rented white 2024 BMW, officials said.
A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board said the commuter plane that crashed in Alaska, killing 10, was overweight for the weather.
A maintenance technician says he raised safety issues with the operators of an Orlando thrill ride, the Free Fall, before a 14-year-old boy fell to his death, but his concerns were never addressed.
Prosecutors say the man charged in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students bought a knife and sheath online in the months before the killings.
The first day of spring, also known as the vernal equinox, has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere on March 20, 2025.
Red Lobster CEO Damola Adamolekun took over last September, shortly after the chain closed many locations and filed for bankruptcy.
President Trump's aggressive trade policies and barbed rhetoric threatens to discourage foreign travelers from visiting the U.S., economists say.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell cites "high uncertainty" around the impact of Trump administration tariffs on key trading partners.
Ice cream maker alleges CEO David Stever was fired for upholding company's social mission and that its parent company violated their contract.
The former Republican candidate was convicted of orchestrating shootings at the homes of four Democratic officials, including the current state House speaker.
Badar Khan Suri, an Indian national who was studying and teaching on a student visa, is being held in a detention facility in Louisiana.
Minnesota Senate Republicans on Thursday will make a motion to expel their colleague Sen. Justin Eichorn following a federal criminal charge accusing him of soliciting sex from someone he thought was 17, but turned out to be an undercover officer.
Completely eliminating the department would require approval from Congress, which isn't certain.
Acting USAID Deputy Administrator Pete Marocco handed off control of the foreign aid agency to a DOGE official.
The United States fell to its lowest-ever place on the World Happiness Report, released on International Day of Happiness, while Finland remained in the top spot.
Research has shown that smartphone addiction causes major increases in brain activity, requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks.
Research is showing that smartphone addiction can lead to "brain rot," requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks. Meg Oliver has more on why doctors are saying it is important for our mental health to learn to unplug.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
Loneliness can impact both your mental and physical health. Here's what to know, according to experts.
Israel has reportedly killed 500 people with its renewed assault in Gaza, as its threats to Palestinian civilians take on an increasingly menacing tone.
Charred bones and hundreds of articles of clothing and other personal effects were found at a location dubbed by local media as the "ranch of horror."
The first day of spring, also known as the vernal equinox, has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere on March 20, 2025.
The United States fell to its lowest-ever place on the World Happiness Report, released on International Day of Happiness, while Finland remained in the top spot.
So far, 33 skeletons have been found near a notorious prison, officials said. The grisly find included the discovery of footwear, including the remnants of a woman's shoe.
Comedian Whitney Cummings, co-creator of "Two Broke Girls," returns for another year of her "Big Baby" tour, blending sharp humor with her new experiences as a mother.
Tony award-winner Annaleigh Ashford spoke to "CBS Mornings" about the new true crime series "Happy Face," preparing for her role and advocacy for victims' families.
From "Home Alone" to "City Slickers," Daniel Stern has been a Hollywood staple for decades. In his new book, "Home and Alone," he shares personal stories about his biggest roles, career highs, and lessons learned.
Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford takes on the real-life story of Melissa Moore in Happy Face, a Paramount+ true crime drama about a woman who discovers her father is a notorious serial killer. She joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the gripping series and working alongside Dennis Quaid.
Comedian Whitney Cummings, co-creator of "Two Broke Girls" and star of "Whitney," is back on the road for the second year of her "Big Baby" tour. Fresh off welcoming her first child, she brings her unfiltered take on motherhood and everyday life to the stage.
Research has shown that smartphone addiction causes major increases in brain activity, requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks.
Research is showing that smartphone addiction can lead to "brain rot," requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks. Meg Oliver has more on why doctors are saying it is important for our mental health to learn to unplug.
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.
New flash-charging system can power cars for 250 miles in close to the same time it takes to refuel a gas tank.
The agreement comes after the cybersecurity startup rejected Google owner's original $23 billion proposal last July.
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
So far, 33 skeletons have been found near a notorious prison, officials said. The grisly find included the discovery of footwear, including the remnants of a woman's shoe.
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunny Williams returned to Earth on Tuesday in a SpaceX capsule after their original 8-day mission turned into more than nine months at the International Space Station. As they celebrate with their families, their next challenge will be adjusting to the pull of gravity on Earth.
The gas giants outside our solar system are not capable of hosting extraterrestrial life, but do offer clues in a lingering mystery about how distant planets form, researchers said.
Scientists are conducting experiments to generate clean energy through fusion, the same sub-atomic reaction that powers our Sun, with the aim of constructing plants that produce more energy than they consume. Correspondent Ben Tracy visits the National Ignition Facility, in Livermore, Calif., where the largest laser ever built is used as part of the process; and Commonwealth Fusion Systems in Massachusetts, where super-heated plasma burns around 180 million degrees Fahrenheit.
Charred bones and hundreds of articles of clothing and other personal effects were found at a location dubbed by local media as the "ranch of horror."
Prosecutors say the man charged in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students bought a knife and sheath online in the months before the killings.
A third teen has been arrested in a fatal hit-and-run police say targeted a bicyclist on his way to work in Albuquerque, N.M. in May 2024.
The former Republican candidate was convicted of orchestrating shootings at the homes of four Democratic officials, including the current state House speaker.
A certified nurse midwife and a medical assistant were both charged this week with performing illegal abortions and practicing without a medical license. The midwife operated three unlicensed clinics near Houston, Texas, prosecutors said. A birth center owner who employed the midwife spoke to Janet Shamlian about the case.
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission 1 lander marked the first successful commercial moon landing.
When Starliner astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams were launched into space in June 2024, they were planning on an 8-day mission. They have now spent 286 days in space, orbited the Earth more than 4,500 times and traveled more than 121 million miles. Chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts and former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn describe the mission. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Bill Harwood report.
The SpaceX capsule carrying Starliner astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams opened and its crew members exited after landing on Earth. This was their first time back on Earth after 286 days in space. Crew-9 mission members Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov also left the spacecraft. Former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn and CBS News' Bill Harwood have more.
The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams landed on Earth on Tuesday, splashing down off the coast of Florida. This ended the Starliner astronauts' mission which lasted over nine months on the International Space Station. CBS News' Bill Harwood, former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn, and CBS News' Mark Strassmann break it down.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The U.S. ranked in at 24 in this year's World Happiness Report, its lowest ranking since the report from Gallup and its partners was first published in 2012. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has more.
Benji Backer is the founder and CEO of Nature is Nonpartisan and wrote a book called "The Conservative Environmentalist." He joined CBS News to discuss the goals of his nonprofit and how he reconciles his politics with his push to save the environment.
Eugene Henley, a prominent hip-hop executive, has turned himself in to federal authorities. He's charged with extortion, human trafficking, murder and fraud. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has more.
Bryan Kohberger is set to go on trial this summer for the murders of four University of Idaho students. Prosecutors plan to present a selfie of Kohberger during the trial that could help the jury consider key testimony.
Joshua Riibe, the last person known to see missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki, has returned to the U.S. Riibe, who was previously under police supervision, was freed Tuesday after a Dominican judge ruled he was a witness and not a suspect in the woman's disappearance.