French police arrest mom, 4 daughters over alleged terror plot
Mayor of southern town of Beziers says neighbors "horrified" as anti-terror probe focuses on alleged plot by 18-year-old to attack Montpellier.
Terror in Europe
14 arrested in wake of deadly terror attack in Austria
Authorities say a suspect killed after the shootings was an ISIS sympathizer, and videos suggest he may have acted alone.
Philadelphia native among 3 killed in suspected U.K. terror attack
Family members tell CBS Philly that Joe Ritchie-Bennett, who had lived in Britain for 15 years, was among the victims of a knife attack in a park.
U.K. to change rules for terror convicts after London stabbing
"I think the idea of automatic early release for people who obviously continue to pose a threat to the public has come to the end of its useful life," Prime Minister says.
U.K. anti-terror cops probe stabbing at Manchester train station
3 people left with serious injuries and 1 man under arrest after attack with knife during New Year's Eve festivities
French city mourns as 5th victim dies after Christmas market attack
More than 1,000 people reportedly attended the memorial Sunday, days after fatal shooting in Strasbourg
Cops trying to track down anyone who helped Strasbourg attacker
7 people in police custody, including 4 family members of slain suspect Cherif Chekatt and two who were detained on Thursday night
Witnesses say Christmas market killer on loose shouted "Allahu Akbar"
Motive still unclear but 29-year-old suspect identified as Cherif Chekatt, a local resident and native Frenchman radicalized in prison
Melbourne attacker also planned to set off explosion
Hassain Khalif Shire Ali, 30, was shot by police Friday and died in a hospital
Brussels bombing survivor's emotional reunion with woman who photographed him after airport attack
Sebastien Bellin meets correspondent Ketevan Kardava -- the woman who took his photo and posted it online
Spain's king joins hundreds to mark year since Barcelona attacks
Spain's King Felipe VI, PM Pedro Sanchez join throngs in Spain's 2nd city year after 16 people were killed in ISIS-claimed attacks
Iranian diplomat suspected of plotting attack in France
Diplomat suspected of contracting couple in Belgium to attack meeting of exiled Iranian opposition group
Police say terror attack on sex club thwarted
In addition to arrest of "radicalized convert" to Islam, French police say 2 held in separate ISIS-inspired plot against gay people
Man accused of making ricin, preparing "serious" act of violence
Police arrest Tunisian national in German city of Cologne, reports suggest possible sympathy for ISIS
Man sentenced for deadly ISIS-inspired truck attack
Uzbek national Rakmat Akilov said he drove into Stockholm crowd to punish Sweden for joining anti-ISIS coalition
Officials say "terrorist" killed 4th person before Belgium attack
Interior Minister says shooter killed fellow ex-prisoner night before rampage that left 3 dead
Verdict delivered against sole surviving Paris attacks suspect
Salah Abdeslam wasn't in Belgian court as verdict announced over police shootout that came four months after Paris attacks
German police detain 6 in connection to planned knife attack
Police say the suspects ages ranged between 18 and 21 years old
Questions over one nation's use of terror threat database
AP analysis finds France adds more individuals to Europe-wide security watch list than other countries combined
French police officer who swapped himself for hostage dies of his injuries
The officer was honored Saturday as a national hero of "exceptional courage and selflessness"
Gun-wielding extremist kills 3 in rampage in southern France
Man was heard claiming allegiance to ISIS as he burst into a grocery store after hijacking a car and shooting at police
Police officer shot after swapping himself for hostage
The gunman, who claimed allegiance to ISIS, was known to police as a petty criminal
Police: Man wanted "army of children" to help carry out attacks
Man convicted of trying to recruit children to carry out ISIS-inspired attacks
Cities around the world warily prep for New Year's Eve amid terrorism fears
In Berlin, mobile police stations set up in the celebration area for rapid response to any incident, and thorough searches
U.K. bomb squad on scene as 4 held in anti-terror raids
Men aged 22 to 41 questioned after "intelligence-led and pre-planned" raids in two English cities
World
Italian sprinter takes gold in men's 100-meter dash
Jacobs topped America's Fred Kerley and Canada's Andre DeGrasse with a time of 9.80 seconds.
Elaine Thompson-Herah breaks Flo-Jo's 33-year-old Olympic record
Elaine Thompson-Herah broke the 33-year-old Olympic record set in the Seoul Games, all while Team Jamaica claimed all three spots on the podium.
Belarusian opposition leader's fight for democracy
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is living in exile after being defeated by President Alexander Lukashenko in an election widely regarded as fraudulent.
Turkey evacuates panicked tourists by boat from wildfires
The death toll from wildfires raging in Turkey's Mediterranean towns has risen to six after two forest workers were killed, according to the country's health minister.
Novak Djokovic will leave the Tokyo Olympics without any medals
Djokovic on Saturday withdrew from his scheduled doubles match following consecutive losses.
Over 100,000 children could face extreme starvation in Ethiopia's Tigray region
USAID Administrator Samantha Power is heading to the embattled region in hopes of easing what is now the world's worst hunger crisis in a decade.
"Global fire crisis:" Why the world keeps burning and what we should do about it
Two-time Oscar-nominated filmmaker Lucy Walker explores the complex causes behind the worldwide wildfire problem.
Simone Biles reveals she is still struggling with "twisties"
"I don't think you realize how dangerous this is on hard/competition surface," she said of having the twisties. "Nor do I have to explain why I put my health first. Physical health is mental health."
Settlement reached after fertility doctor used his own sperm
The multi-million dollar agreement, which still needs to be approved by a judge, involves over 200 people and 100 children.
BMX star crowdfunded trip to the Olympics – then won gold
Shriever even became a part-time teaching assistant for two- and three-year-olds to raise money for her BMX competitions.
Alyssa Naeher makes huge saves as U.S. soccer team wins
United States goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher stopped three penalty kicks as the U.S. gets past Netherlands.
Malta government found responsible for death of journalist
The report said the government created a "favorable climate" for the journalist to be killed.
Novak Djokovic out at Olympics, losing chance at "Golden Slam"
Serb superstar lost his semifinal match. He needed Olympic gold and a U.S. Open win to get titles at all four Grand Slams tournaments and the Games.
Star U.S. BMX racer carried off on stretcher after crash
The reigning gold medalist slammed into the turn coming off a jump and was hit by two other riders.
Hong Kong protester gets 9 years in first case under new security law
Tong Ying-kit's case sets a precedent for the cases of more than 60 other pro-democracy activists who have been arrested since the law took effect.
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Italian sprinter takes gold in men's 100-meter dash
Jacobs topped America's Fred Kerley and Canada's Andre DeGrasse with a time of 9.80 seconds.
Elaine Thompson-Herah breaks Flo-Jo's 33-year-old Olympic record
Elaine Thompson-Herah broke the 33-year-old Olympic record set in the Seoul Games, all while Team Jamaica claimed all three spots on the podium.
Belarusian opposition leader's fight for democracy
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is living in exile after being defeated by President Alexander Lukashenko in an election widely regarded as fraudulent.
Turkey evacuates panicked tourists by boat from wildfires
The death toll from wildfires raging in Turkey's Mediterranean towns has risen to six after two forest workers were killed, according to the country's health minister.
Novak Djokovic will leave the Tokyo Olympics without any medals
Djokovic on Saturday withdrew from his scheduled doubles match following consecutive losses.
U.S.
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Senators unveil full text of bipartisan infrastructure bill
Lawmakers are rushing to begin the amendment process ahead of an expected vote on final passage by the end of the week.
Crews making significant progress battling Western wildfires
Containment of the Bootleg Fire in remote southern Oregon was up to 74% on Sunday. It was 56% contained a day earlier.
Gottlieb says vaccines still effective at preventing serious illness
"We still see that these vaccines are doing a very good job preventing symptomatic disease, preventing hospitalization and death."
Manchin says Senate wants to pass infrastructure bill by Thursday
Members of the Senate remained in Washington, D.C., for a rare weekend session as they await legislative text.
Fauci says unvaccinated are "propagating this outbreak" as Delta spreads
Fauci said the newest data shows the coronavirus vaccines protected against serious illness and death.
Politics
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Senators unveil full text of bipartisan infrastructure bill
Lawmakers are rushing to begin the amendment process ahead of an expected vote on final passage by the end of the week.
Gottlieb says vaccines still effective at preventing serious illness
"We still see that these vaccines are doing a very good job preventing symptomatic disease, preventing hospitalization and death."
Transcript: Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis, Israel's director of Public Health Services, that aired on Sunday, August 1, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Dr. Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Scott Gottlieb that aired on Sunday, August 1, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Manchin says Senate wants to pass infrastructure bill by Thursday
Members of the Senate remained in Washington, D.C., for a rare weekend session as they await legislative text.
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Entertainment
Some Broadway plays resume with COVID protocols
This week, the curtain goes up on Broadway’s first play since the pandemic shut down all productions nearly 17 months ago. Jerick Duncan has the details.
The artist Wyland and his "whaling walls"
He's painted more than 100 murals around the globe featuring life-sized depictions of whales and other sea life, creating what has come to be a worldwide aquatic gallery – each artwork a public love letter to the ocean and its inhabitants.
The artist Wyland and his "whaling walls"
The artist known as Wyland has painted more than 100 murals around the globe featuring life-sized depictions of whales and other sea life. Correspondent Tracy Smith joined Wyland as he touched up a mural in Seattle, to discuss his creation of what has come to be a worldwide aquatic gallery — each artwork a public love letter to the ocean and its inhabitants.
Jennifer Hudson brings "Respect"
The Oscar- and Grammy-winning actress received "marching orders" from legendary singer Aretha Franklin, who hand-picked the "Dreamgirls" star for her true dream role - truly a command performance.
Jennifer Hudson brings "Respect"
Oscar- and Grammy-winning actress Jennifer Hudson received "marching orders" from the legendary singer Aretha Franklin, who hand-picked the "Dreamgirls" star for her true dream role. Hudson talks with contributor Kelefa Sanneh about paying tribute to the Queen of Soul with her performance in the new biopic, "Respect."
Technology
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Robinhood makes its market debut, as controversial as ever
The brokerage's often-young users get first dibs on investing in the company as IPO values the trading app at $32 billion.
California sues Activision over "frat boy" work culture
During "cube crawls," male employees walked around offices drinking and harassing female co-workers, California lawsuit states.
Boeing cleared to launch Starliner on 2nd test flight
It will be the second test flight for Boeing's astronaut ferry ship after a problem-plagued maiden flight in 2019.
The world's top ransomware gangs created a cybercrime cartel
Russian cybercriminal gangs are mentoring younger groups and sharing hacking techniques, tools and data breach details.
FTC votes to defend "right to repair" with "new vigor"
Allowing consumers to make repairs themselves keeps electronics "off the scrap heap," says PIRG campaign director.
Science
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Book excerpt: "Sound of the Sea" by Cynthia Barnett
A fascinating scientific and cultural history for anyone who's ever admired the ocean's most beautiful objects – a literal "beach read."
Florida breaks single-day record of COVID-19 cases
Florida reported 21,683 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, breaking a pandemic record.
Light spotted behind black hole for first time, proving Einstein right
The discovery proves Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity was right — again.
New Russian lab briefly knocks space station askew
Unexpected thruster firings from a new lab module triggered a "tug of war" that briefly knocked the space station askew.
California and Nevada governors urge federal aid to fight wildfires
Governors Gavin Newsom of California and Steve Sisolak of Nevada spoke with CBS News exclusively amid another brutal wildfire season.
Health
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Florida breaks single-day record of COVID-19 cases
Florida reported 21,683 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, breaking a pandemic record.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
Florida governor signs order letting parents decide if kids wear masks in schools
The executive order bars school districts from forcing students to mask up, despite new guidance from the CDC, and as COVID-19 cases climb in the state like never before.
CDC says "pivotal discovery" about delta variant prompted new mask guidance
274 vaccinated people came down with symptoms of COVID-19 after an outbreak in Massachusetts, the CDC said.
Lollapalooza sparks COVID worries as concertgoers flock to Chicago
The CDC is warning that vaccinated Americans can transmit the Delta variant as easily as the unvaccinated, sparking worry for Chicago's Lollapalooza festival.
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As eviction moratorium expires, some renters face greater risk
"I feel like I'm on the Titanic," a tenant in Nevada said. "I'm in the water, we've sunk, and we don't have lifeboats here."
Kroger, Walmart reverse mask policies due to Delta variant
Walmart is also requiring some employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 4.
Home generators recalled after finger amputations
Nearly 326,000 backup-power products bought online and at stores across North America have been recalled.
States that cut off jobless aid aren't seeing a hiring boom
States that cut jobless aid early aren't recovering jobs any faster than those that kept the benefit, a study finds.
At risk: 4 million children who may miss out on CTC payments
Low-income parents or those who had children born this year may need to take steps to get the credit, analysis says.
Crime
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Did a love triangle ultimatum lead to murder?
The search for love online sparked a long-distance relationship that would turn deadly in real life. What happened to Anna Repkina?
Was Lizzie Borden a notorious killer or wrongly accused?
Despite being acquitted of double murder, time and popular culture have forever cast Lizzie Borden as one of America's most notorious killers. Did she do it or not? "48 Hours" re-examines the case.
Lizzie Borden case: Images from the notorious crime scene
Over 100 years ago Lizzie Borden was arrested and charged with the brutal murder of her father and stepmother. See what police found at the scene and what transpired at her trial.
Navy charges sailor with setting fire that destroyed U.S. ship
Navy officials say they do not believe the sailor intended to destroy the ship, but the blaze he set was whipped by high winds into a towering inferno.
What we know about the "unprecedented" Capitol riot arrests
More than 550 people have been charged so far in what the government calls "the most complex investigation ever prosecuted by the Department of Justice."
Space
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Russian lab module docked on ISS deemed safe after initial scare
With propellant pressurization lines now vented, the new Nauka lab module is ready for activation and outfitting.
Accountability office backs NASA-SpaceX moon lander contract
The decision clears NASA and SpaceX to resume work on a new moon lander for the agency's Artemis program.
Light spotted behind black hole for first time, proving Einstein right
The discovery proves Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity was right — again.
New Russian lab briefly knocks space station askew
Unexpected thruster firings from a new lab module triggered a "tug of war" that briefly knocked the space station askew.
FAA changes definition of astronaut
Being an astronaut isn't what it used to be. The Federal Aviation Administration changed its definition of who qualifies even as billionaire-driven space tourism ramps up. CBS News' Michael George reports.
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Trash or treasure? Anna Repkina murder evidence
A love triangle ended in murder; but who killed Anna Repkina? Take a look at the evidence investigators used to solve the crime.
Lizzie Borden case: Images from the notorious crime scene
Over 100 years ago Lizzie Borden was arrested and charged with the brutal murder of her father and stepmother. See what police found at the scene and what transpired at her trial.
New on Netflix in August 2021: Movies, TV shows and exclusives
From documentaries to dramas to comedy, here's what Netflix is offering in August.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
Investigators want the public's help identifying women and children in convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs.
Evidence in the case against Mary Katherine Higdon
The investigation into Steven Freeman's death reveals a toxic relationship between high school sweethearts.
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Bring Your Own Brigade | Official Trailer
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Lucy Walker’s documentary captures the horror and heroism of the deadliest week of wildfires in California history and explores the causes and solutions of a global crisis that is quite literally burning our world to the ground. Bring Your Own Brigade is in theaters August 6 and streaming on CBSN and Paramount+ on August 20.
Inside Michael Lewis' new book
In his new book, Michael Lewis profiles people who tried to sound the alarm about COVID-19 as officials failed to act. John Dickerson reports
Fighting for Paradise: Puerto Rico's Future
CBSN Originals' new documentary explores the growing economic inequality in Puerto Rico and the divide over whether statehood is the solution.
Darren Walker: The 60 Minutes Interview
The man in charge of giving away more than $500 million a year shows Lesley Stahl how he's rethinking charitable giving.
New rover, helicopter perform mission on Mars
Anderson Cooper reports on the nerve-wracking Mars landing of the rover Perseverance, the painstaking process of launching the tiny helicopter Ingenuity, and the extraordinary images the two have already sent back to Earth.