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Leaders absent from Russia-Ukraine meeting
Russian and Ukrainian officials met Friday in the first direct talks between the two countries in three years. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy were both absent. President Trump said Thursday that he believed nothing would happen between the nations until he and Putin meet. Seth G. Jones, president of the Defense and Security Department and Harold Brown Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins "CBS Morning News" with more.
Inside ATC facility, Duffy on FAA systems
CBS News obtained exclusive video inside an air traffic control facility in Philadelphia during a recent outage. The facility handles flights coming in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport. Meanwhile, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told a Senate committee on Thursday that the Federal Aviation Administration has turned to 3D printers and eBay to replace and purchase broken or outdated equipment. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more details.
Trump heads back to U.S. from Middle East
President Trump concluded his four-day trip in the Middle East on Friday and touted trillions of dollars in foreign investment commitments. Before leaving Abu Dhabi, President Trump mentioned the controversial luxury jet that Qatar gifted to him. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more.
What Trump accomplished in Middle East trip
President Trump is heading back to the U.S. after his Middle East tour, claiming he secured trillions of dollars in new foreign investments. He also said his administration will send letters to countries with new tariff rates in the next few weeks. CBS News' chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more analysis.
Budget committee looks to finalize GOP bill
The House Budget Committee is meeting Friday to finalize the Republicans' budget plan, which Speaker Mike Johnson hopes to have ready by Memorial Day. Policymakers are clashing on tax cuts and Medicaid. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins from Capitol Hill.
Eurovision grand final to feature 26 nations
The 2025 Eurovision Song Contest concludes in Basel, Switzerland, on Saturday. Contestants representing 26 nations will battle it out on stage to see who will be declared this year's winner. Martin Green, director of the Eurovision Song Contest, joins "CBS Morning News" with the details.
Gap between U.S. earnings and cost of living
Most Americans are not making enough money to afford a basic standard of living, a new report found. Claire Jones, U.S. economics editor for the Financial Times, breaks down the report's findings.
Cassie to face Day 2 of cross-examination
Cassie Ventura is set to face a second day of cross-examination in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex-trafficking trial. On Thursday, the defense questioned Ventura about her relationship with Combs. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi has more on the cross-examination.
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President Trump heading back to United States after trip to the Middle East; Contestants prepare for Eurovision song contest final in Switzerland.
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Trump heads to UAE for final stop on Middle East trip; NFL releases 2025 season schedule.
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President Trump continues Middle East trip; Pete Buttigieg's Iowa event sparks 2028 speculation.
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President Trump kicks off Middle East trip in Saudi Arabia; Edan Alexander, U.S.-Israeli hostage, was released after more than 19 months in Hamas captivity.
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U.S. and China agree to lower tariffs for 90 days; Crime rings using stolen identities to steal billions in taxpayer money from federal and state governments.
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First American pope elected to lead Catholic Church; United States and U.K. unveil framework for trade deal.
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Papal conclave enters second day; Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Pakistan calls India strikes an "act of war"; Federal Reserve unlikely to lower interest rates despite pressure from President Trump.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to White House; The best-dressed stars at the 2025 Met Gala.
5/5: CBS Morning News
President Trump says "I don't know" if everyone is entitled to due process; Federal student loan collections resume today.
Recordings of Biden-Hur interview emerge, highlighting his memory lapses
Former President Joe Biden's speech is marked with long pauses and a halting delivery in a recording of his interview.
Supreme Court blocks Trump administration from deportations under Alien Enemies Act
The Supreme Court on Friday said it will continue to block the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan men detained in northern Texas.
Moody's downgrades U.S. credit rating, citing rising government debt
Moody's lowered its rating on U.S. debt from Aaa to Aa1, pointing to sustained increase in federal debt and interest payments.
Video shows 10 inmates escaping New Orleans jail; 7 remain on the run
Ten inmates were discovered missing during a routine head count, the sheriff's office said. Two have since been found.
Cassie Ventura's cross examination ends as defense challenges credibility
Cassie Ventura took the stand again in Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial for her final day of cross-examination.
Trump budget package blocked in committee by conservatives
Five Republicans on the House Budget Committee blocked the legislation from advancing on Friday.
At least 5 people dead in St. Louis after severe storm sweeps through city
Five people were reported dead Friday after severe storms, including a possible tornado, swept through the St. Louis area.
See the moment a dust storm blanketed Chicago
A fast-moving dust storm swept across the Chicago area Friday evening, creating an eerie sight as a thick haze quickly blanketed the region.
GOP congressman confirms Hegseth ordered brief pause in cyber ops against Russia
CBS News reported in March that the defense secretary ordered a pause in cyber operations against Russia. Rep. Don Bacon disclosed its duration during a hearing.
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1 killed, at least 3 injured in shooting in Las Vegas gym
One person was killed at the Las Vegas Athletic Club on the city's west side when gunfire erupted, police said.
Recordings of Biden-Hur interview emerge, highlighting his memory lapses
Former President Joe Biden's speech is marked with long pauses and a halting delivery in a recording of his interview about classified documents released Friday.
Unique Miami recycling company gives discarded shoes new traction
Sneaker Impact takes shoe donations from across the nation and ships them outside the U.S, where they are eventually resold by mom-and-pop shops in the developing world.
Pope Leo XIV takes helm of Catholic Church amid a priest shortage in the U.S.
Between 1970 and 2024, the number of Catholic priests fell by more than 40% in the U.S.
5 people dead in St. Louis after severe storm sweeps through city
Five people were reported dead Friday after severe storms, including a possible tornado, swept through the St. Louis area.
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How much could you save in taxes if the GOP bill is signed into law?
The greatest benefits would go to high-income households, while low-income families would see a much more modest boost, analyses show.
Moody's downgrades U.S. credit rating, citing rising government debt
Moody's lowered its rating on U.S. debt from Aaa to Aa1, pointing to sustained increase in federal debt and interest payments.
Calligraphy created by executed assassin breaking auction records
Ahn Jung-geun is best known for his dramatic assassination of Japan's first prime minister in 1909 at a railway station.
Home electricity bills forecast to reach a 12-year high this summer
High temperatures and rising electricity costs could boost home energy bills by 6% this summer, a new report says.
Consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 3 years amid inflation fears
Weakening consumer confidence and mounting uncertainty could hit spending, economists warn.
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Recordings of Biden-Hur interview emerge, highlighting his memory lapses
Former President Joe Biden's speech is marked with long pauses and a halting delivery in a recording of his interview about classified documents released Friday.
Trump suggests his opinion of Taylor Swift has made her less popular
While Trump was in the air and on his way back to the U.S. from his first major overseas trip of his second term, the president posted about Taylor Swift.
How much could you save in taxes if the GOP bill is signed into law?
The greatest benefits would go to high-income households, while low-income families would see a much more modest boost, analyses show.
Putin won't take peace with Ukraine without restoring empire, Robert Gates says
"Putin feels that he has a destiny to recreate the Russian Empire," former Defense Secretary Robert Gates told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
GOP congressman confirms Hegseth ordered brief pause in cyber ops against Russia
CBS News reported in March that the defense secretary ordered a pause in cyber operations against Russia. Rep. Don Bacon disclosed its duration during a hearing.
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Pool fences and life jackets could save hundreds of lives, CDC estimates
The study was one of the CDC's last before its injury prevention teams were laid off.
FDA greenlights marketing of first Alzheimer's blood test for some patients
Japan-based Fujirebio's test, which helps doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease, is intended for patients with signs of cognitive decline.
How to limit exposure to arsenic in rice
Toxic heavy metals like arsenic are found in high levels in rice brands sold across the United States, according to a recent report — but experts say there are ways to reduce your exposure.
Novo Nordisk CEO, who led company into weight-loss drugs, to step down
Novo Nordisk, maker of weight loss drug Wegovy, says CEO Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen is leaving the company by "mutual agreement."
Bay Area mother turns pain into art on Mental Health Action Day
We don't always get to choose the name we carry, but sometimes, if you're lucky, you grow into it. On a quiet morning in May, as she labored over her latest masterpiece, Theresa Fortune was finally living up to hers.
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Calligraphy created by executed assassin breaking auction records
Ahn Jung-geun is best known for his dramatic assassination of Japan's first prime minister in 1909 at a railway station.
American man on the run for 20 years arrested in Canada
Patrick Lutts Jr., facing charges in connection to a fatal drunk-driving crash that killed two teenagers in Florida, was arrested in February under the Canadian Extradition Act
Melania Trump statue disappears, after previous one was set on fire
A bronze statue of first lady Melania Trump was sawed off and carried away from her hometown in Slovenia.
2 climbers die on Mount Everest, unclear if bodies will be retrieved
Two people died while climbing Mount Everest as hundreds of climbers are attempting to scale the world's highest peak, expedition organizers said.
Monk arrested for allegedly embezzling $9 million from temple
A Buddhist monk allegedly embezzled more than $9 million from the prominent temple he ran which was funded by donations from devotees.
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After Springsteen calls him "treasonous," Trump criticizes rock star's skin
Bruce Springsteen, a long-standing and prominent supporter of Democratic presidential candidates, made his remarks at a concert in Manchester, England.
"Death Becomes Her" earns Tony nods
With 10 Tony nominations including for best original score, "Death Becomes Her" is earning praise for its music by Julia Mattison and Noel Carey.
Early Oscar buzz hits at Cannes Film Festival
Film critic Siddhant Adlakha joins "CBS Mornings Plus" from France to discuss the biggest premieres at the Cannes Film Festival, including "The Phoenician Scheme," "Eddington," and "Die, My Love," starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson.
Cassie cross-examined in Diddy trial
Singer Cassie Ventura faced intense cross-examination in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex crimes trial, with defense attorneys asking her to read aloud past text messages. Jericka Duncan reports on the disturbing details.
Tune-Yards perform "How Big Is The Rainbow"
Tune-Yards, the Oakland-based project of musicians Merrill Garbus and Nate Brenner, is making a return visit to CBS Saturday Morning. The project started small, with homemade tracks on a hand-held voice recorder, before soaring to worldwide fame with their 2011 album "Whokill." The duo, now married, have been captivating fans and critics ever since. On May 16, they are set to release new album "Better Dreaming." From that new album, here is Tune-Yards with "How Big Is The Rainbow."
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Chatbot encourages movie theater phone use
Using your phone has always been a no-no in movie theaters. But movie theatergoers could soon be encouraged to use them to interact with chatbots. New York Times reporter Brooks Barnes wrote an article about Meta's "movie mate" chatbot. He joins "The Daily Report" with more.
Web exclusive: AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton
"Godfather of AI" Geoffrey Hinton shows Brook Silva-Braga how he uses current AI models, asks ChatGPT some questions and more in this special "CBS Saturday Morning" web extra.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
How to clean up your digital footprint
Old accounts and forgotten photos can make you a target. CBS News Confirmed's Alex Clark shares how to delete your data and stay safe as internet scams reach a record $16.6 billion in losses.
Why are Trump, Musk in Saudi Arabia?
President Trump is in Saudi Arabia where his administration is looking to boost diplomatic ties through economic investment. CBS News reporter Taurean Small has the details.
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Custom gene therapy saves infant
Baby KJ Muldoon was born with a rare genetic condition that is often fatal, but doctors used custom CRISPR gene therapy to target the exact mutation in his DNA. His family shares their emotional journey in their first TV interview with CBS News.
Richard Garwin, a designer of the first hydrogen bomb, dies at 97
Garwin advised several presidents published more than 500 papers and was granted 47 U.S. patents.
Universe will die "much sooner than expected," researchers say
The universe is poised to die much faster than previously thought, according to new research by Dutch scientists.
Some U.S. cities are sinking, study finds
A new study shows the land under some of the largest cities in the U.S. is sinking. "Land subsidence" is the gradual setting or sudden sinking of the Earth's surface, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Manoochehr Shirzaei, a co-author of the study, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Rare New Zealand snail filmed laying egg from its neck
The strange reproductive habits of a large, carnivorous New Zealand snail were once shrouded in mystery. Now, footage of the snail laying an egg from its neck has been captured for the first time.
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1 killed, at least 3 injured in shooting in Las Vegas gym
One person was killed at the Las Vegas Athletic Club on the city's west side when gunfire erupted, police said.
Watch: New Orleans jailbreak caught on video
CBS News has obtained security footage from the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office showing the moment 10 inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail on Friday. Police have captured one inmate, but nine remain at large.
NOLA police searching for 9 escaped inmates
Authorities in New Orleans are searching for nine inmates after they escaped from Orleans Parish Jail on Friday morning. Police captured a 10th inmate in the afternoon and said an 11th inmate previously believed to have escaped was found in a different jail cell. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has the details.
Update on Cassie Ventura cross-examination
Cassie Ventura began her second day of cross-examination in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex-trafficking trial on Friday. The defense started by revisiting the 2016 incident at the InterContinental Hotel where Combs was captured on security video attacking Ventura. CBS News' legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Video shows 10 inmates escaping New Orleans jail; 7 remain on the run
Ten inmates were discovered missing during a routine head count, the sheriff's office said. Two have since been found.
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Webb telescope captures images of Jupiter's auroras in stunning detail
Jupiter's stunning auroras are hundreds of times brighter than those seen on Earth, as pictured in new images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.
May's full flower moon appears today. Here's how and when to see it.
May's full flower moon will light up the night sky.
Soviet-era spacecraft plunges back to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit
Kosmos 482 was launched by the then-Soviet Union in 1972 as part of a series of missions bound for Venus. But this one never made it out of orbit around Earth, stranded there by a rocket malfunction.
Soviet spacecraft plunging back to Earth
A Soviet-era spacecraft that was meant to land on Venus in 1972 is plunging back to Earth. Marlon Sorge, an executive director at The Aerospace Corporation, joins CBS News with what to expect.
Soviet spacecraft is plunging back to Earth 53 years after launch
A Soviet-era spacecraft meant to land on Venus a half century ago is expected to plunge uncontrolled back to Earth within days.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
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.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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Reporter's Notebook: Man who saved Apollo 13
When Apollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell said, "Houston, we've had a problem," it was Ed Smylie who had the solution. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor has the story after Smylie's death at 95.
Chatbot encourages movie theater phone use
Using your phone has always been a no-no in movie theaters. But movie theatergoers could soon be encouraged to use them to interact with chatbots. New York Times reporter Brooks Barnes wrote an article about Meta's "movie mate" chatbot. He joins "The Daily Report" with more.
Surprising facts about Mark Twain in new book
Best-selling author Ron Chernow's list of works has revealed details of historical titans easily identified by surnames -- Grant, Washington, Rockefeller. He even inspired the hit broadway musical "Hamilton." Chernow joins to discuss his new book that focuses on another giant: Twain.
Donated sneakers are getting second life abroad
According to a 2023 footwear survey, Americans will own more than 250 pairs of shoes in a lifetime. Cristian Benavides reports on the effort to give discarded shoes new traction.
Why Trump's budget faces GOP opposition
President Trump's domestic policy bill hit a major snag after conservatives blocked it from advancing out of the House Budget Committee. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports and Marc Goldwein joins for analysis.