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Kari Lake, acting CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, announced the latest round of job cuts in a social media post late Friday.
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Kari Lake, acting CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, announced the latest round of job cuts in a social media post late Friday.
A federal appeals court said many of the tariffs imposed by President Trump on dozens of countries earlier this year are not legally permissible, but didn't halt them.
Hurricane Katrina survivors can still describe in detail what they faced in the days after the storm devastated the Gulf Coast.
Charles Borges filed a whistleblower complaint alleging DOGE employees uploaded a copy of all U.S. Social Security info to a "vulnerable cloud environment."
Israel's military said that it had launched the "initial stages" of the planned offensive to seize Gaza City, declaring the Palestinian territory's biggest population center a "dangerous combat zone."
The signing of the "Protecting Chicago Initiative" comes amid growing concerns of federal agents arriving in the city as soon as Friday.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned Andriy Parubiy's killing as a "horrific murder" and said "all necessary forces and means" would be used in the investigation.
The FBI said it found bones while searching for signs of Travis Decker. The bones were being analyzed to determine if they are human or animal.
The U.S. has said the deployment of warships to the southern Caribbean, near Venezuela's territorial waters, was an anti-drug trafficking operation.
The 58-year-old chef said in a social media post that he had a Basal cell carcinoma removed from his skin.
Pastor Kelvis Reid had just been diagnosed with a deadly disease when he had a heart attack in December 2023.
The tombs, believed to be over 2,300 years old, were unearthed at the edges of the Mosul Dam reservoir in the country's north.
Las Vegas saw a 12% decline in visitors compared to a year ago, hosting about 3.1 million people, according to LVCVA data.
The move is the latest in a series of steps the Trump administration has taken to target Palestinians with visa restrictions.
The Israeli military said it "precisely struck a Houthi terrorist regime military target in the area of Sanaa in Yemen."
More than 1,000 Hollywood costumes and props are set to go up for auction next week by Propstore, including the cursed medallion that Keira Knightley wore in "Pirates of the Caribbean."
A Navy investigation in 2022 found shoddy management and human error caused the leak at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility.
The bat tossed in the air by a 12-year-old Marco Rocco that earned him a suspension later lifted by a judge has sold for nearly $10,000 at auction.
A federal judge dealt a major blow to the Trump administration's mass deportation efforts late Friday, blocking it from expanding a process called expedited removal nationwide.
GOP Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa is expected to announce next week she's not running for reelection in 2026.
President Trump announced earlier this week that he would be removing Lisa Cook as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.
Congress passed a law in 2008 that limits Secret Service protection for former vice presidents to up to six months after leaving office.
Federal prosecutors in D.C. filed charges against a veteran who burned an American flag outside the White House, after President Trump ordered the Justice Department to investigate flag burning.
Katrina, one of the deadliest hurricanes on record to hit the United States, first formed as a tropical wave off the coast of Africa.
Former Vice President Al Gore is in New Orleans to remember the victims and destruction from Hurricane Katrina, which ravaged the South 20 years ago. CBS News' Kati Weis spoke to Gore about the lessons learned after the massive natural disaster.
While Hurricane Katrina's toll didn't become clear for days, the storm ultimately led to nearly 1,400 deaths, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Israel's military says the "initial stages" of a controversial offensive to seize control of Gaza's biggest city have begun.
British government calls Israel's "decision to further escalate" the Gaza war wrong, and Israeli government officials from attending a defense trade show.
Israel's military says a strike that killed 20 people at a hospital, including 5 journalists, targeted a camera purportedly used by Hamas to observe troops.
Don't want to give up your existing, low mortgage interest rate? You won't have to with any of these three options.
Drowning in debt? Here's how to qualify for relief programs and ease your credit card burden this fall.
A $30,000 CD account could be profitable for savers if opened now. But a big return isn't the only benefit to know.
As of Aug. 29, shipments to the U.S. valued at less than $800 are subject to tariffs, potentially resulting in surprise costs for consumers.
Persistent inflation remains a pain point for consumers — and for the Federal Reserve as it weighs whether to lower interest rates.
Organizing your day and "micro routines" can help stressed out employees deal with the pressures of the day, according to lifestyle expert Maisha Wynn.
Microsoft said two of the workers, who were protesting the company's links to the Israeli military, broke into the office of a top company executive.
Consumers interested in buying or leasing an EV should act before a federal tax credit expires on Sept. 30, according to auto experts.
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The Department of Homeland Security is preparing for an immigration crackdown in Chicago as early as next week, sources told CBS News. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker blasted the Trump administration's plans.
This weekend marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina slammed New Orleans, claiming nearly 1,400 lives and costing the city billions. Despite the immense loss, New Orleans remains resilient and resolute.
Minneapolis police are increasing patrols around schools and places of worship after this week's deadly shooting at a Catholic school. Two children were killed when a gun-wielding assailant fired more than 100 bullets through the stained glass window at Annunciation Catholic School. This morning, at least six others wounded remain in the hospital.
The University of Oklahoma marching band faces the extreme heat the same way the school's football team does, but the band's full-length wool uniform makes the field even hotter. Meet some of the students who endure the sun's intensity, and the nurses who help treat them.
With its Ukrainian-inspired dishes that put a modern twist on some of the country's favorite delicacies, Tatar Bunar is getting rave reviews in London.
Salt & Straw began as a small artisanal ice cream shop with funky flavor options. Now, there are more than 40 locations, with offerings like "Peach Jam Miso Blondies" or "Melon and Prosciutto."
Chef Ana Sortun is a Seattle native who has made the Boston food scene her own with her restaurant Oleana, which earned her multiple James Beard Award-nominations.
Learn about the Puerto Rican origins of one of summer's best drinks.
L'Appartement 4F is the Brooklyn bakery behind the viral croissant cereal that was on everyone's social media feeds. Meet the couple who has New Yorkers lining up for buttery treats.
Pastor Kelvis Reid had just been diagnosed with a deadly disease when he had a heart attack in December 2023.
The first Black mayor of an Alabama town has won election by a landslide, four years after he ran unopposed but was prevented from serving.
Actor David Zayas, known for playing detective Angel Batista in the series "Dexter," talks about reprising his role in the sequel series, "Dexter: Resurrection," and how his character has changed.
Oscar winning director and producer Spike Lee talks with "CBS Mornings" about his new film, "Highest 2 Lowest," what it's like working with actor Denzel Washington again and other projects.
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.
How police connected the murders of two young women to a man known as a zombie-fighting comic book hero. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
A mother of six becomes deathly ill with unusual symptoms. Investigators suspect she was murdered with a poison protein shake."48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports.
A nurse is found dead in her apartment. Surveillance video captures her coming home for the last time. Can investigators piece together what happened next? "48 Hours"' Natalie Morales reports.
Nearly five decades ago, the "Son of Sam" terrorized New York City. In a 2017 prison interview, convicted serial killer David Berkowitz tells CBS News what led him to shoot. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois reports.
The murders of four teenage girls have haunted Austin, Texas, for more than 30 years. Could new information lead to a killer? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
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?
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.
More than 1,000 Hollywood costumes and props are set to go up for auction next week by Propstore, including the cursed medallion that Keira Knightley wore in "Pirates of the Caribbean."
The move is the latest in a series of steps the Trump administration has taken to target Palestinians with visa restrictions.
The U.S. has said the deployment of warships to the southern Caribbean, near Venezuela's territorial waters, was an anti-drug trafficking operation.
Las Vegas saw a 12% decline in visitors compared to a year ago, hosting about 3.1 million people, according to LVCVA data.
A Navy investigation in 2022 found shoddy management and human error caused the leak at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility.
Las Vegas saw a 12% decline in visitors compared to a year ago, hosting about 3.1 million people, according to LVCVA data.
A federal appeals court said many of the tariffs imposed by President Trump on dozens of countries earlier this year are not legally permissible, but didn't halt them.
Spirit Airlines again filed for bankruptcy protection from its debts only months after emerging from Chapter 11.
As of Aug. 29, shipments to the U.S. valued at less than $800 are subject to tariffs, potentially resulting in surprise costs for consumers.
Persistent inflation remains a pain point for consumers — and for the Federal Reserve as it weighs whether to lower interest rates.
Kari Lake, acting CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, announced the latest round of job cuts in a social media post late Friday.
A federal judge dealt a major blow to the Trump administration's mass deportation efforts late Friday, blocking it from expanding a process called expedited removal nationwide.
Charles Borges filed a whistleblower complaint alleging DOGE employees uploaded a copy of all U.S. Social Security info to a "vulnerable cloud environment."
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker told CBS News that President Trump has "other aims" aside from fighting crime, as he vows to crack down in Chicago.
Veterans forced out under the mandate have been frustrated by what they described as a slow, arduous process to return to service.
Pastor Kelvis Reid had just been diagnosed with a deadly disease when he had a heart attack in December 2023.
About 42% of the children in the study diagnosed with ADHD were prescribed drugs within 30 days of diagnosis.
CVS said the pharmacy chain cannot vaccinate those even with a prescription in Massachusetts, Nevada and New Mexico due to state laws and regulations.
In his new book, the neurosurgeon and chief medical correspondent for CNN writes about chronic pain, and the innovative techniques now being used to study and treat it.
Vibrio vulnificus is a bacteria that occurs in warm coastal waters or raw seafood. It can cause necrotizing fasciitis, a life-threatening illness.
The Israeli military said it "precisely struck a Houthi terrorist regime military target in the area of Sanaa in Yemen."
The move is the latest in a series of steps the Trump administration has taken to target Palestinians with visa restrictions.
The tombs, believed to be over 2,300 years old, were unearthed at the edges of the Mosul Dam reservoir in the country's north.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned Andriy Parubiy's killing as a "horrific murder" and said "all necessary forces and means" would be used in the investigation.
Israel's military said that it had launched the "initial stages" of the planned offensive to seize Gaza City, declaring the Palestinian territory's biggest population center a "dangerous combat zone."
The 58-year-old chef said in a social media post that he had a Basal cell carcinoma removed from his skin.
CBS Saturday Morning's AI music creation, named Sadie Winters, took a matter of minutes to create on platforms available to the public. Her song, "Walking Away," has now taken off.
18-year-old Waylon Wyatt started crafting songs when he was just a kid in Hackett, Arkansas. His debut EP was recorded in his parents' rec room and amassed more than 225 million streams. Next week, Wyatt embarks on his largest headline tour across the U.S., Canada and Europe. Here's Waylon Wyatt with "Arkansas Diamond."
18-year-old Waylon Wyatt started crafting songs when he was just a kid in Hackett, Arkansas. His debut EP was recorded in his parents' rec room and amassed more than 225 million streams. Next week, Wyatt embarks on his largest headline tour across the U.S., Canada and Europe. Here's Waylon Wyatt with "Old Habits."
18-year-old Waylon Wyatt started crafting songs when he was just a kid in Hackett, Arkansas. His debut EP was recorded in his parents' rec room and amassed more than 225 million streams. Next week, Wyatt embarks on his largest headline tour across the U.S., Canada and Europe. Here's Waylon Wyatt and special guest Bayker Blankenship with "Jailbreak."
Microsoft said two of the workers, who were protesting the company's links to the Israeli military, broke into the office of a top company executive.
Nvidia's latest earnings report appears strong, but investors remain wary about a potential AI bubble burst. Nathan Bomey, a business reporter for Axios, joins CBS News with more.
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 and faster Amtrak Acela trains are now in service. The new Acelas will be rolled out through 2027 as part of a $2.4 billion modernization effort. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
Stanford University research offers insights for students and young workers as artificial intelligence begins to reshape the labor market.
"Spicomellus is one of the strangest dinosaurs that we've ever discovered," the project's leader said.
Divers have collected evidence of a Stone Age settlement lost to rising seas after the last ice age from the seabed off Denmark's coast.
The first commercial carbon storage facility has been inaugurated off Norway's coast, but is storing CO2 deep under the seabed really the answer?
Experts at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute care for endangered species on 32,000 sprawling acres in Northern Virginia.
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.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned Andriy Parubiy's killing as a "horrific murder" and said "all necessary forces and means" would be used in the investigation.
Investigators in Minneapolis have spent hours interviewing the mother of the shooter who killed two children in Wednesday's school shooting. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak has more.
The 29-year-old man is expected to face criminal charges related to the robbery of Macklemore's home in the coming days.
Officials with multiple agencies are speaking to several family members of the Annunciation Catholic School shooter, CBS News has learned, as investigators seek to piece together a motive for the mass attack. Nicole Sganga reports.
Parents across the U.S. are facing tough conversations with their children after the shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis. Dr. Gail Saltz, a clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the New York Presbyterian Hospital, joins CBS News with more details.
SpaceX successfully launched its Super Heavy-Starship on its 10th test flight. CBS News' Bill Harwood has more details.
SpaceX launched its Super Heavy-Starship from Texas on Tuesday for the rocket's tenth test flight. The previous three launches ended in catastrophic in-flight failures. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
SpaceX launched its huge Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday, chalking up what appeared to be a remarkably successful test flight in the wake of three back-to-back failures earlier this year.
SpaceX hopes to pick up the pace with Super Heavy-Starship test flights amid concern the rocket may not be ready in time for a planned 2027 moon landing.
Along with delivering needed supplies and equipment, the Dragon features a "boost kit" to help raise the space station's altitude.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
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.
Researchers at Mass General Brigham studied about 15,000 adults who had a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury. They found that a small percentage of these people are more likely to develop malignant, cancerous brain tumors compared to those without a history of TBI. Dr. Saef Izzy, co-author of the study and a neurocritical care physician and scientist at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, joined CBS News to discuss.
CBS Saturday Morning's AI music creation, named Sadie Winters, took a matter of minutes to create on platforms available to the public. Her song, "Walking Away," has now taken off.
18-year-old Waylon Wyatt started crafting songs when he was just a kid in Hackett, Arkansas. His debut EP was recorded in his parents' rec room and amassed more than 225 million streams. Next week, Wyatt embarks on his largest headline tour across the U.S., Canada and Europe. Here's Waylon Wyatt with "Arkansas Diamond."
18-year-old Waylon Wyatt started crafting songs when he was just a kid in Hackett, Arkansas. His debut EP was recorded in his parents' rec room and amassed more than 225 million streams. Next week, Wyatt embarks on his largest headline tour across the U.S., Canada and Europe. Here's Waylon Wyatt with "Old Habits."
18-year-old Waylon Wyatt started crafting songs when he was just a kid in Hackett, Arkansas. His debut EP was recorded in his parents' rec room and amassed more than 225 million streams. Next week, Wyatt embarks on his largest headline tour across the U.S., Canada and Europe. Here's Waylon Wyatt and special guest Bayker Blankenship with "Jailbreak."