6 killed in Baltimore Beltway crash
A crash on the Baltimore Beltway left six people dead. Police say a car crashed through a construction sight, running over several workers.
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6 killed in Baltimore Beltway crash
A crash on the Baltimore Beltway left six people dead. Police say a car crashed through a construction sight, running over several workers.
U.S. facing increasing drug shortages
The Senate Homeland Security Committee has determined that drug shortages in the U.S. have reached a point that it is now a national security risk.
Norfolks Southern CEO appears before Congress
Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw appeared before the Senate Commerce Committee, his second appearance before Congress since a toxic train derailment in Ohio last month. Roxana Saberi has more.
Stephen Smith's death investigated as homicide
The death of Stephen Smith, a teenager who died in 2015, is being investigated as a homicide. His death was initially ruled an unintentional hit-and-run, and whole no suspect was ever named, rumors often connected a member of the Murdaugh family to the death. Nikki Battiste reports.
Fed hikes interest rates despite banking woes
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point, despite several recent bank failures. The Fed signaled that the wave of rate hikes may be nearing an end. Caitlin Huey-Burns takes a closer look.
Trump grand jury session postponed
In an unexpected move, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg chose not to convene a grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump on Wednesday. The grand jury could meet Thursday as a possible indictment looms. Robert Costa has the latest.
Storm that hit California moves to the Southwest
The severe weather that pummeled California earlier this week is moving across the Southwest. The Weather Channel meteorologist Mike Bettes has the forecast.
At least 5 killed in California severe weather
Another round of rough weather brought heavy rain and flooding to California once again. At least five deaths are being blamed on the most recent atmospheric river. Janet Shamlian reports.
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Two school administrators shot by student at Denver high school
Both victims were listed in serious condition, hospital officials told CBS News.
Could Trump still become president if he's charged with or convicted of a crime?
While charges against a former president would be unprecedented, there is nothing in the Constitution that prevents someone who has been charged or convicted from serving.
Federal Reserve hikes its key interest rate a quarter point
The U.S. central bank eases up its efforts to curb inflation amid concerns about banking industry risks.
Stephen Smith's death is being investigated as a homicide, officials confirm
The teenager's body was found on a rural road near the Murdaugh family's South Carolina estate in 2015.
Grand jury indicts the 10 people charged in Irvo Otieno's death
Three hospital employees and seven sheriff's deputies have been indicted on charges of second-degree murder.
Fisk University makes history as first HBCU with a women's gymnastics team
The team won its first home match earlier this month while the university became the first HBCU to host an NCAA gymnastics competition.
"Significant increase" in threats online ahead of possible Trump indictment
Domestic violent extremists have warned that a possible Trump indictment would be met with violence.
China's Xi visits Moscow to meet with Putin as Ukraine war rages
Xi reportedly said he was confident his visit would boost the two nations' "comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation in a new era."
Miami Beach enacts spring break curfew after 2 fatal shootings
The curfew will be from 11:59 p.m. Sunday until 6 a.m. Monday, with an additional curfew likely to be put in place Thursday through next Monday.
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Eye on America: Earthquake protection and more
In Los Angeles, we see how thousands of buildings are undergoing mandatory retrofitting to help withstand the next big earthquake. And in Washington, D.C., we investigate why some LGBTQ veterans are still fighting for honorable discharges. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Eye on America: AI technology and more
We sit down with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella for a peek at the very near future of artificial intelligence. And we learn money-saving tips to keep energy costs low along with a Connecticut homeowner. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
Eye on America: "Yellowstone" fans and more
We head to Texas to see how the hit TV show "Yellowstone'' is igniting the old western sport of cutting. And we look at ways parents can keep children safe from potential dangers on their cellphone. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Eye on America: High grocery costs and more
We go from the market to the farm to find out why the cost of groceries remains high. And we visit San Diego to see how law enforcement is working to stop fentanyl from being smuggled into the country. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Eye on America: Veterans' health benefits & more
The Department of Veterans Affairs is urging millions of veterans exposed to burn pits to file claims under expanded health coverage. And we share a laugh with comedian Sebastian Maniscalco about the pitfalls of parenting. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
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Norah O'Donnell interviews top military women
In this episode of "Person to Person with Norah O’Donnell," O’Donnell sits down with the four highest ranking women in the U.S. military to discuss learning lessons of resilience, battling discrimination with determination, and cultivating the next generation of leaders in the military.
Norah O'Donnell interviews Serena Williams
In this episode of Person to Person with Norah O'Donnell, O'Donnell sits down with Serena Williams to discuss her battle with migraines, what her life has been like after stepping back from tennis, and her unexpected superpower.
Norah O'Donnell interviews Dan Buettner
In this episode of Person to Person with Norah O'Donnell, O'Donnell sits down with Dan Buettner to talk about his new book "The Blue Zones American Kitchen" and the secrets of living longer.
Norah O'Donnell interviews Bono
In this episode of "Person to Person with Norah O'Donnell," O'Donnell travels to Dublin to talk to U2 frontman Bono about his new book "Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story." Bono opens up about how the Irish rock band stayed together for decades, his relationship with his father, and going to therapy. Ali Hewson, Bono's wife of 40 years, also sits down with O'Donnell for a rare interview about their relationship.
Norah O'Donnell interviews Drew Barrymore
In this episode of "Person to Person with Norah O'Donnell," O'Donnell sits down with Drew Barrymore to talk about the new season of "The Drew Barrymore Show," the best advice she's ever gotten, and dancing in the rain.
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Detroit artist wrongfully imprisoned for decades becomes unlikely art phenom
Richard Phillips was arrested for murder in 1971 and exonerated in 2018 after 46 years of wrongful incarceration.
Mom goes back to college to honor last promise to husband killed in Iraq War
Tiffany Eckert might be America's most unlikely sorority sister.
A cemetery posted a personal ad for a goose whose mate died. It worked.
An employee posted an ad for a "lonely, widowed domestic goose" who was "youthful, adventurous and lively," and was stunned by the response.
High school football star Malachi Coleman uses fame to help foster kids
Malachi Coleman "was a broken kid." Now he's using his name, image and likeness to help kids in foster care.
After attempted break-in, victim saw opportunity to change young man's life
Ralph Rodriguez didn't want to add another young man to the prison rolls. Instead, he helped the young man.
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Military has failed to address domestic violence, survivors say
Roughly 100,000 incidents of domestic abuse have been reported to the military since 2015, a two-year investigation by CBS News found.
Air Force failed to address domestic violence, survivor says
Emily Brearley says the military didn't keep her safe — they promoted her partner instead.
Domestic abuse survivors say they couldn't get help despite Pentagon program
The lack of support for survivors is a story CBS News heard repeatedly during its two-year investigation into domestic violence in the military.
Military's domestic violence crisis compounded after 20 years of war
Captain Tony Hosein, a former Army attorney, said there was a cycle of deployment, post-traumatic stress disorder, alcohol abuse, then domestic abuse.
Fighter pilots recall mission to take down Flight 93 on 9/11
Two fighter pilots scrambled into their F-16s on 9/11, knowing that it might be their last mission.
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Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine injured in beating at Florida LA Fitness
The rapper's injuries were not life-threatening, police said.
5 of the hottest electric cars rolling into dealerships in 2023
Sales of electric vehicles doubled in 2022, and a host of new models are hitting the showroom floor.
Arkansas bans transgender people from using school bathrooms that match gender identity
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed a new law prohibiting transgender people at public schools from using the restroom of their choice.
Gwyneth Paltrow lawsuit: When skiers collide, who is at fault?
The case likely hinges on who the jury believes was the "downhill" skier, per legal experts.
Ron DeSantis begins to highlight his differences from Trump
DeSantis noted in an interview that his own administration in Florida lacks "daily drama" and laughed off Trump's nickname for him, "Ron DeSanctimonious."
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5 of the hottest electric cars rolling into dealerships in 2023
Sales of electric vehicles doubled in 2022, and a host of new models are hitting the showroom floor.
Gwyneth Paltrow lawsuit: When skiers collide, who is at fault?
The case likely hinges on who the jury believes was the "downhill" skier, per legal experts.
SEC files crypto fraud charges against Lindsay Lohan, Jake Paul, others
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced charges against crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun and celebrity backers of his crypto asset companies Tronix and BitTorrent.
Silicon Valley Bank leaders "failed badly," Fed Chair Powell says
Fed Chair slams the executives who were leading the regional bank when it collapsed, while insisting it was a one-off event.
Federal Reserve hikes its key interest rate a quarter point
The U.S. central bank eases up its efforts to curb inflation amid concerns about banking industry risks.
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Arkansas bans transgender people from using school bathrooms that match gender identity
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed a new law prohibiting transgender people at public schools from using the restroom of their choice.
Ron DeSantis begins to highlight his differences from Trump
DeSantis noted in an interview that his own administration in Florida lacks "daily drama" and laughed off Trump's nickname for him, "Ron DeSanctimonious."
Silicon Valley Bank leaders "failed badly," Fed Chair Powell says
Fed Chair slams the executives who were leading the regional bank when it collapsed, while insisting it was a one-off event.
Fox News lawyers: Execs not directly involved in post-election broadcasts
Dominion Voting Systems is suing Fox News and its parent company for defamation connected to coverage of Trump's baseless 2020 election claims.
Jack Daniel's and poop-themed dog toy meet in Supreme Court trademark clash
Jack Daniel's argues VIP Products infringed on its trademarks and trade dress with its "Bad Spaniel" dog toy line.
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Walking and talking at same time gets harder once you're 55, study says
The study noted that "poor dual-task gait performance has been linked to risk of major cognitive impairment, falls, and brain health alterations in older adults."
U.S. facing increasing drug shortages
The Senate Homeland Security Committee has determined that drug shortages in the U.S. have reached a point that it is now a national security risk.
Drug shortages are surging, ranging from IV saline to antibiotics
Almost 300 drugs had an active shortage in 2022, a Congressional report finds. The issue poses a national security risk.
"Facing Fertility" Part 3: Menopause
For the third and final installment of our "Facing Fertility" series, we focus on menopause, the end of fertility for women. Now more than ever before, women are coming forward to talk about it. Nikki Battiste reports.
Florida bill would ban elementary schools from teaching about menstruation
Girls in the U.S. typically get their first period between ages 11 and 14, but can get them as early as age 9, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
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Walking and talking at same time gets harder once you're 55, study says
The study noted that "poor dual-task gait performance has been linked to risk of major cognitive impairment, falls, and brain health alterations in older adults."
Finland offering free trips after being named world's happiest country
Finland is offering free trips to 10 people, who will take a four-day "Masterclass of Happiness."
UN rights chief calls Uganda anti-LGBTQ bill "discriminatory"
In the version approved by lawmakers, the offense of "aggravated homosexuality" now carries the death penalty.
Prince William makes surprise visit to troops in Poland
His trip was kept under wraps until he arrived, and he plans to stay for two days.
20 years after the U.S.-led invasion, what has changed in Iraq?
U.S. troops left in 2011 but returned as the country was gripped by sectarian bloodshed and the rise of ISIS, and Iraqis struggle to believe the nightmare is over.
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Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine injured in beating at Florida LA Fitness
The rapper's injuries were not life-threatening, police said.
"Winnie the Pooh" slasher film pulled from Hong Kong cinemas
The film being pulled has prompted concern on social media over the territory's shrinking freedoms.
Melanie Lynskey on her leading role
Melanie Lynskey sat down with "CBS Mornings" to talk about her career and her upcoming leading role in "Yellowjackets" Season 2. Christina Ruffini reports.
Scott Adkins on "John Wick: Chapter 4"
Martial artist and actor Scott Adkins joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his role in the new film "John Wick: Chapter 4." Adkins plays Killa. He discusses wearing a fat suit for the role, a special gift he received from Keanu Reeves, and his extensive martial arts background.
Biden awards National Medal of Arts
President Biden on Tuesday awarded several artists the National Medal of Arts. Recipients included Bruce Springsteen, Mindy Kaling and Julia Louis-Dreyfus
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TikTok CEO to testify before Congress
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will testify before lawmakers for the first time on Thursday as concerns about the social media app's security rise. Zeve Sanderson, the executive director of NYU's Center for Social Media and Politics, joins CBS News to discuss the latest on TikTok.
Scammers are using AI voice cloning tools to dupe victims
One expert said he doesn't even answer unknown callers anymore and uses a code word with family members.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Google blocks Chinese retailer from Play store after malware found
Suspension of Pinduoduo comes amid U.S. concerns that Chinese-owned apps like TikTok pose national security threat.
As senators threaten a ban, what will happen to TikTok?
The future of the popular mobile app, used by 150 million Americans, has never been more uncertain. Here's what to know.
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Scientists use Beethoven's hair to study his DNA and health
Beethoven wanted his hearing loss to be explained to the public after his death. Nearly two centuries later, researches were able to uncover secrets about his health – and family tree.
U.N. warns we must act on climate change
The world must take action to "defuse the climate time bomb," the United Nations secretary-general said as the U.N. released its latest report. "Prime Time" host John Dickerson discusses the warning with Mark Hertsgaard, co-founder and executive director of Covering Climate Now.
Time to "defuse the climate time bomb" running out fast, U.N. warns
"Humanity is on thin ice, and that ice is melting fast," the U.N. chief said, calling a new report on the rate of climate change "a survival guide for humanity."
New genetic analysis finds clues to animal origin of COVID outbreak
Analysis presented to the WHO offers clues to whether animals, possibly raccoon dogs, were infected at the Huanan animal market in early 2020.
Rocket Lab launches imaging radar satellites for Capella Space
The Capella Space satellites use cloud-piercing radar to monitor Earth around the clock, regardless of weather.
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Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine injured in beating at Florida LA Fitness
The rapper's injuries were not life-threatening, police said.
Stephen Smith's 2015 death ruled a homicide
Police in South Carolina are now investigating the death of 19-year-old Stephen Smith as a homicide. The case was re-opened after new evidence was discovered during the Alex Murdaugh trial. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste joins John Dickerson to discuss the latest.
U.S. Army soldier charged with "peeping tom" felonies
Andrew Gomez is accused of filming sexual encounters with a woman and posting the videos on OnlyFans site without her knowledge, said the Cumberland County Sheriff's office.
Video shows bouncers stop armed man from entering strip club
Video shows security guards holding down the armed man and potentially saving "dozens of lives."
2 faculty members shot at Denver high school
A student shot and wounded two faculty members Wednesday morning at Denver's East High School, officials said. Police are trying to track down the suspect. Errol Barnett has more.
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Large asteroid to fly between Earth and the moon on Saturday
The space rock's anticipated trajectory places it at about half the distance to the moon, so people with telescopes may be able to see it from Earth.
Five planets will align across the night sky near the end of March
Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Uranus and Mars will align right before the end of the month.
Mystery solved after strange streaks of light seen in California sky
The flaming bits of wreckage created a "spectacular light show" and were going thousands of miles per hour, an astronomer said.
Scientists discover volcanic activity on Venus
NASA's Magellan spacecraft collected images of the planet's surface between 1990 and 1992, and researchers recently searched that data to study the possible activity of the volcanoes in the terrain.
Rocket Lab launches imaging radar satellites for Capella Space
The Capella Space satellites use cloud-piercing radar to monitor Earth around the clock, regardless of weather.
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Rare photos from the 1976 Chowchilla bus kidnapping
A look inside the truck trailer where 26 abducted school children and their bus driver were buried alive -- and later escaped.
World News Roundup's 85th anniversary
America's longest-running news broadcast program celebrates three-quarters of a century on the air
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Michelle Renee case evidence: Kidnapped and threatened with dynamite
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TikTok's CEO to testify before Congress
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will testify before Congress Thursday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins John Dickerson to discuss.
Fed hikes rates despite banking turmoil
The Federal Reserve is raising its key interest rate 0.25 percentage point. Jeanna Smialek, a Federal Reserve and economy reporter for The New York Times, joined John Dickerson on Prime Time to discuss the Fed's decision.
Stephen Smith's 2015 death ruled a homicide
Police in South Carolina are now investigating the death of 19-year-old Stephen Smith as a homicide. The case was re-opened after new evidence was discovered during the Alex Murdaugh trial. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste joins John Dickerson to discuss the latest.
Xi and Putin wrap up summit in Moscow
Chinese President Xi Jinping has left Moscow after meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Ian Bremmer, president of Eurasia Group, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss the geopolitical implications of the developing relationship between the two nations.
Railway CEO grilled by senators
The head of Norfolk Southern, the railroad company behind that toxic derailment in Ohio, faced questions from lawmakers for the second time Wednesday. "Prime Time" host John Dickerson hears from CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi, who reports from East Palestine, Ohio.