Mae Jemison on making history in space and inspiring change on Earth
Dr. Mae Jemison, the first woman of color in space, shares wisdom and encouragement with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King ahead of King's upcoming Blue Origin launch.
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Teen passes California bar
Now 18, Park has officially been sworn in as an attorney—beating her older brother's record by one year. The siblings are both prosecutors in Tulare County, marking a new chapter in legal history and family bragging rights.
Andover 8th grader makes seizure detection device, earns national honor
An eighth grader from Andover turned a personal moment into an invention that could bring peace of mind to those with epilepsy.
New football team in N.J. is "like watching female Avengers"
The Jersey Shore Wave is the newest Women's National Football Conference expansion team at Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, New Jersey.
Rosamund Pike on "The Wheel of Time"
Award-winning actor Rosamund Pike stars as Moiraine in "The Wheel of Time," now in its third season on Prime Video. Based on the bestselling novels, the series follows a young man destined to save or destroy the world—guided by Pike's powerful and determined sorceress.
Snowboarder Kimmy Fasani on breast cancer journey, motherhood
Professional snowboarder Kimmy Fasani shares her journey through breast cancer, motherhood and advocacy in her new documentary, "Butterfly in a Blizzard."
Kimmy Fasani on returning to snowboarding
Trailblazing athlete Kimmy Fasani returns to competition after battling breast cancer, placing third in the 2023 Natural Selection Tour. In her new documentary "Butterfly in a Blizzard," she offers a personal look at balancing recovery, motherhood and the sport she loves. She joins "CBS Mornings."
Minnesota Iditarod finisher aims to encourage more women of color
This year's Iditarod route was 120 miles longer than normal as the route had to be changed due to a lack of snow. But Emily Ford still finished 18th out of 33 mushers in her first go at it.
Krysten Ritter on new thriller, "Retreat"
Known for her role as Marvel's "Jessica Jones" and her appearances in "Breaking Bad," Krysten Ritter is also making her mark as an author. Her second novel, "Retreat," follows a con artist navigating high society and hidden danger in an exclusive Mexican beach town. She joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the twist-filled story.
Sofia Carson on "The Life List"
Actor and singer Sofia Carson returns to the screen in Netflix's "The Life List," playing a young woman sent on a mission by her late mother to complete a childhood bucket list before receiving her inheritance. She joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the emotional new film and working alongside Connie Britton.
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Sam Smith and the "gentle revolution" of "My Guy"
Rolling Stone writer Barry Walters, author of the music history "Mighty Real," says the latest ballad by British singer Sam Smith is a step forward from LGBTQ love songs being marginalized.
Sam Smith and the "gentle revolution" of "My Guy"
Rolling Stone writer Barry Walters, author of the music history "Mighty Real," says the latest ballad by British singer Sam Smith is a step forward from LGBTQ love songs being marginalized.
Shania Twain on her "very long road" to getting it right
Throughout family hardships, divorce, and losing her voice to Lyme disease, Shania Twain became the top-selling female country artist of all time. She talks about her biographical new album, "Little Miss Twain," in which she reflects on her life with a smile.
Extended interview: Shania Twain
In this web exclusive, singer-songwriter Shania Twain, then performing at Wembley Stadium in London, talked with correspondent Seth Doane about the cathartic experience of creating her autobiographical new album, "Little Miss Twain."
Shania Twain on "Little Miss Twain"
Shania Twain grew up dirt poor in rural Ontario, and as a child sang country songs in bars. Throughout family hardships, divorce, and losing her voice to Lyme disease, and despite not signing a record contract until her late 20s, Twain became the top-selling female country artist of all time. She talks with correspondent Seth Doane about her biographical new album, "Little Miss Twain," in which she reflects on her life with a smile.
Carol Bove's heavy metal artistry
Carol Bove's bent and warped steel sculptures tower above visitors to the artist's retrospective at New York's Guggenheim Museum. Correspondent Faith Salie talks with Bove about how her artwork invites museum-goers into an environment of curiosity and playfulness.
Gracie Abrams: Now center stage
At 26, singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams has won praise from critics and fans for her intimate songs – whispered words that become anthems. She talks about her latest album, "Daughter From Hell."
Gracie Abrams: Now center stage
At 26, singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams has won praise from critics and fans for her intimate songs – whispered words that become anthems, and which the shy girl-turned-superstar now performs to sold-out arenas. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with Abrams about how she worked up the nerve to post her early songs online. Abrams also discusses being the opening act for Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift, and recording her latest album, "Daughter From Hell."
How white supremacists staged the only successful coup in U.S. history
In 1898, Wilmington, N.C., was prosperous and integrated. But white supremacists took back control of the city's multi-racial government at gunpoint, and killed scores of Black residents - a little-known story retold in Lauren Collins' "They Stole a City."
The only successful coup in U.S. history
In 1898, Wilmington, N.C., was a prosperous integrated city, where Black and white North Carolinians shared political power and leadership positions. But white supremacists took back control of the city's multi-racial government at gunpoint, and launched a wave of violence that killed scores of Black residents. That little-known history is the subject of The New Yorker journalist Lauren Collins' new book, "They Stole a City." She talks with Lee Cowan about her hometown's darkest chapter – the only successful coup in our nation's history.
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Sen. Peters wants to know why ICE bought spyware that can take control of phones
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has purchased commercial spyware that can covertly take control of phones, collect messages, photos and location information.
Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expands to 4 more states
The cyclosporiasis outbreak, the nation's largest, is currently affecting nine states.
U.S. targets California-born leader of notorious Jalisco cartel
Juan Carlos Gonzalez, also known as "Pelon," is the stepson of "El Mencho" — real name Nemesio Oseguera — who was injured and later died in a military sweep.
The Federal Reserve meets next week. Could it raise interest rates?
The central bank is widely expected to stand pat on Wednesday, but persistent inflation concerns are reshaping expectations for the rest of 2026.
Tree of Life rabbi Jeffrey Myers bids farewell 8 years after deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history
Rabbi Jeffrey Myers is retiring from Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh, which he led through the aftermath of the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history.
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Here are the new tariff rates on 60 countries targeted by President Trump
President Trump announced new tariffs of up to 12.5% to replace expiring Section 122 levies. Here are the rates for each country.
The Federal Reserve meets next week. Could it raise interest rates?
The central bank is widely expected to stand pat on Wednesday, but persistent inflation concerns are reshaping expectations for the rest of 2026.
Trump imposes new tariffs on dozens of countries, citing forced labor concerns
The Trump administration will impose tariffs of up to 12.5% on goods from 60 U.S. trading partners accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, extending the administration's tariffs on much of the world.
Tampa, Charleston airports to join new TSA privatized security initiative
The new Gold+ initiative would allow private contractors to handle passenger screening at three airports while the TSA retains federal oversight.
Fewer Americans own homes than thought, new Fed search finds
Only about 53% of Americans own homes, or about 12 percentage points lower than previous data has shown, the study found.
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Sen. Peters wants to know why ICE bought spyware that can take control of phones
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has purchased commercial spyware that can covertly take control of phones, collect messages, photos and location information.
Here are the new tariff rates on 60 countries targeted by President Trump
President Trump announced new tariffs of up to 12.5% to replace expiring Section 122 levies. Here are the rates for each country.
25 states sue FEMA and DHS, accuse Trump admin. of withholding funding
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
Rapid pace of interceptor and precision-guided weapons use worries Trump admin.
The U.S. defense industrial base isn't equipped to produce missiles rapidly enough to replenish munitions used in the war with Iran, or transferred for use to Central Command.
Trump imposes new tariffs on dozens of countries, citing forced labor concerns
The Trump administration will impose tariffs of up to 12.5% on goods from 60 U.S. trading partners accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, extending the administration's tariffs on much of the world.
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Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expands to 4 more states
The cyclosporiasis outbreak, the nation's largest, is currently affecting nine states.
FDA investigating new cyclospora outbreak
U.S. health officials said they are investigating an additional outbreak of cyclospora, but do not know its source. Plus, Taylor Farms has reportedly shut down the plant where lettuce is suspected to have started the initial outbreak that has sickened thousands in at least 41 states. Carter Evans reports.
Measles outbreak "slowing," but newborn's family still can't meet her
Utah's weekly measles case count has fallen. The national tally hasn't, and a newborn who's too young to be vaccinated is caught in between.
FDA reports new cyclospora outbreak as North Carolina eyes cilantro, parsley
Federal health officials said they've identified a new outbreak of the cyclospora parasite, but the source hasn't been specified.
FDA panel recommends loosening regulations for some peptides
The FDA panel is reviewing seven peptides and deciding if they should be added to a list of substances that can be safely produced by compounding pharmacies.
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Head of euthanasia firm dies while climbing Mount Fuji
A Swiss man died after losing consciousness hiking up Mount Fuji, marking the second fatality in one week on the iconic mountain.
Wildfire forces 40,000 tourists and residents to flee French peninsula
Several firefighters have been killed as France, Spain and Italy all battle wildfires that have forced tens of thousands to evacuate a vacation hotspot.
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Iran keeps targeting U.S. bases as U.S. interceptor stockpiles dwindle
Explosions were heard near a U.S. base in Iraq, and Iran said it targeted Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait as the 21-week war intensifies.
Remembering cameraman Derek Williams, "the mate you would want in any war zone"
Derek Williams died Wednesday, according to his family. He had been living with Parkinson's disease and was recently diagnosed with cancer.
Rapid pace of interceptor and precision-guided weapons use worries Trump admin.
The U.S. defense industrial base isn't equipped to produce missiles rapidly enough to replenish munitions used in the war with Iran, or transferred for use to Central Command.
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Tilly Norwood's creator insists the AI actor is creating Hollywood jobs
The robot actor is generating work for Hollywood creatives, not stealing jobs from actors, her inventor tells CBS News.
From the archives: Legendary late-night producer Peter Lassally
Peter Lassally, the fabled TV executive for such late-night hosts as Johnny Carson and David Letterman, and a mentor for many rising comedians, died July 19, 2026 at age 93. In this March 11, 2018 "Sunday Morning" profile, correspondent Mo Rocca talked with Lassally (affectionately dubbed "The Host Whisperer") about working with the kings of late-night. Lassally also talks about his childhood, part of which was spent in Nazi concentration camps, and also about whether he has had joy in his life.
Aisha Tyler on "Criminal Minds" journey
"Criminal Minds" star Aisha Tyler was only supposed to be in six episodes of the show, but her journey on the series has now spanned over a decade. She tells "CBS Mornings" how her role has impacted her in real life and what it was like to work with guest star Connor Storrie from "Heated Rivalry."
James Norton talks "House of the Dragon"
Actor James Norton describes what it is like to play a villain in "House of the Dragon," which is a prequel to "Game of Thrones" and reveals which scene made him nearly faint during shooting.
Luke Bracey on "Little House on the Prairie"
Luke Bracey tells "CBS Mornings" the new "Little House on the Prairie" series was adapted from the books rather than a reboot of the TV show. He explains why he thinks it resonates with people today and how a playlist helped him and a co-star bond over their characters.
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Lawmakers weigh AI "kill switch"
Days after OpenAI revealed one of its models went rogue and hacked into another company's servers, House lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow the federal government to effectively shut down models that may put the public at risk. Jo Ling Kent explains.
How to save on your next laptop amid AI boom
As the back-to-school shopping season begins, you can expect to pay more for certain items, like laptops, due to shortages stemming from artificial intelligence. Brian Westover, principal hardware writer for PCMag, joins CBS News to discuss how you can save money.
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.
Study: ChatGPT solved complex cybersecurity task
New research from a cybersecurity company now indicates that artificial intelligence models are getting better at solving multi-part problems. Gabriel Bernadett-Shapiro, who worked on the project and is a distinguished AI research scientist at SentinelOne, joins to unpack his team's research.
OpenAI confirms "unprecedented" incident
OpenAI is investigating after two of its AI bots went rogue and targeted an outside company during a training exercise in what the company called an "unprecedented cyber incident." Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at Puck, joins with more.
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Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Warning of threats ahead of WHCA dinner
U.S. Secret Service director Sean Curran spoke about a rise in threats ahead of the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
NYPD carries out human trafficking bust
While fans gathered to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup, detectives with the New York Police Department were working to catch human traffickers. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Nancy Guthrie ransom note details revealed
New details from the original ransom note for Nancy Guthrie were revealed on the podcast "Crime Junkie." Police are still looking for tips after the disappearance of Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
U.S. targets California-born leader of notorious Jalisco cartel
Juan Carlos Gonzalez, also known as "Pelon," is the stepson of "El Mencho" — real name Nemesio Oseguera — who was injured and later died in a military sweep.
Apalachee High School shooting suspect pleads guilty to all charges
Colt Gray was charged with 55 counts, including malice murder, and faces up to 180 years in prison for the deadly mass shooting at Apalachee High School.
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Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
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What to know about the Abraham Accords
President Trump says that the U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal is contingent on Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords, which would require them to normalize diplomatic relations with Israel. CBS News' Michael George reports.
Democrats discuss 2028 calendar
Democrats are meeting to discuss the 2028 presidential nomination schedule. Some Democrats favor South Carolina to lead the 2028 primaries, while others prefer Nevada. CBS News political contributor Joel Payne explains why state order matters.
Warning of threats ahead of WHCA dinner
U.S. Secret Service director Sean Curran spoke about a rise in threats ahead of the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
White House imposes new tariffs
The White House announced it's placing tariffs on 60 countries, citing forced labor concerns, after the Supreme Court ruled the Trump administration must find proper legal justification to impose them. CBS News' Nancy Cordes explains.