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Reporter's Notebook: A social media experiment
Ever feel like social media is a rigged experiment--and we're the subject? "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Man seeks answers about mystery cache of photos from the 1960s
Bill Delzell has a massive and mysterious collection of photos. There's no doubt about the time and place: San Francisco in the 1960s. The mystery is who the photographer was and why did they leave behind hundreds of rolls film never developed? John Blackstone has the story.
Unpacking the law at center of deportation case
The American system of check and balances is being tested as the federal courts grapple with a tidal wave of cases against the Trump administration's sweeping executive actions. We're also seeing calls for a judge's impeachment, and the labeling of court orders as illegal when cases don't go the administration's way. Jeffrey Rosen, president of the National Constitution Center, joins to discuss.
Florida firefighters battle multiple wildfires
High winds are whipping a series of wildfires in Florida. The largest has burned more 26,000 acres in Miami-Dade County, forcing major road closures. Cristian Benavides has details.
Trump revoking legal status of 532,000 immigrants
The Trump administration plans to revoke the legal status of potentially more than half-a-million immigrants currently living in the U.S. Camilo Montoya-Galvez has analysis.
Warning over threats to energy infrastructure
CBS News has obtained a Department of Homeland Security bulletin that says domestic extremists and malicious foreign actors threaten energy infrastructure. Nicole Sganga has the latest.
Mariah Carey wins copyright dispute
A federal judge in Los Angeles has ruled that Mariah Carey did not steal her perennial megahit "All I Want for Christmas Is You" from other songwriters. "CBS Evening News" co-anchors John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois have more.
Auburn's team manager opens up about leukemia
Top-ranked Auburn defeated No. 16 Alabama State Thursday night in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Auburn's team manager traveled a long way to get to March Madness. He shared his journey with Steve Harman in "On the Road."
Auto dealers face uncertainty as tariff hikes loom
On April 2, a 25% tariff on imported automobiles and parts is due to go into effect. Carter Evans reports that, for car shoppers, it could be a case of buy now or pay more later.
Radio Free Asia employees fear deportation
The latest targets of President Trump's government cutbacks include Radio Free Asia. Its stated mission is to provide fair, objective, accurate and uncensored news and information to Asian nations where there are few, if any, free speech protections. Margaret Brennan reports that some RFA employees fear they could be deported.
Wife of protest leader facing deportation speaks
Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia graduate who helped lead pro-Palestinian protests on campus, was arrested earlier this month by federal immigration authorities who claimed they were acting on a State Department order to revoke his green card. His wife, Noor Abdalla, is opening up about the arrest. Elaine Quijano has more.
Judge rebukes DOJ over deportation case in court
A constitutional showdown is underway between the executive and judicial branches of the U.S. government. A federal judge raised questions about the lack of due process for immigrants deported under a wartime authority and rebuked the Justice Department for ignoring his order to turn around two deportation flights last Saturday. Scott MacFarlane reports.
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Judge rebukes Justice Dept., raises due process questions in deportation case
The court asked the government if "someone is not a member of Tren de Aragua or not a Venezuelan citizen or a U.S. citizen," how do they challenge their removal?
U.S. to revoke legal status of more than a half-million migrants
A total of 532,000 migrants from from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela entered the U.S. under the CHNV policy.
After hundreds of Radio Free Asia staff placed on leave, some fear deportation
About 75% of Radio Free Asia staff were placed on leave Friday, the result of funding cuts ordered by Kari Lake, senior adviser to the U.S. Agency for Global Media.
In U.S. auto market, uncertainty reigns over the potential impact of tariffs
A 25% tariff on imported vehicles and vehicle parts from Canada and Mexico is set to take effect on April 2.
Mariah Carey didn't steal "All I Want For Christmas Is You," judge says
A lawyer for the two songwriters suing Mariah Carey said they will "make a decision shortly on whether to appeal."
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Here are the Venezuelans deported by the U.S. to El Salvador
CBS News has obtained an internal government list of the names of the Venezuelans the Trump administration deported to El Salvador.
NTSB recommends 68 bridges in U.S. be evaluated for risk of collapse
Over the last year, the NTSB identified 68 bridges built before 1991 that don't have a "current vulnerability assessment" and need to be evaluated to determine their risk of collapse if involved in a vessel collision.
Israel threatens "complete destruction" of Gaza for Hamas' crimes
Israel has reportedly killed 500 people with its renewed assault in Gaza, as its threats to Palestinian civilians take on an increasingly menacing tone.
Trump signs executive order to begin dismantling Department of Education
President Trump has taken aim at the Department of Education, but shutting down the department entirely would require an act of Congress.
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Eye on America: NIL impact on college sports
In Michigan, we report on how student-athletes’ newfound ability to profit off their name, image and likeness has profoundly changed the economics of college sports. And in Louisiana, we introduce you to a doctor who’s offering support and opportunities for aspiring Black medical school students. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
How smartphone addiction may be hurting our brains
Research is showing that smartphone addiction can lead to "brain rot," requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks. Meg Oliver has more on why doctors are saying it is important for our mental health to learn to unplug.
Husband blames Texas abortion law for wife's death
Republican legislators in Texas have introduced a bill to clarify state abortion law after some doctors feared actions they might take to save the life of a pregnant woman could subject them to prosecution. A Texas man believes that fear led to his wife's death. Janet Shamlian reports.
Millions take on labor of aging loved ones' care
Nearly 70% of Americans aged 65 and older will require some form of long-term care during their lifetime, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. An estimated 53 million people are taking care of an aging family member. Mark Strassmann reports.
Eye on America: Inside a Catholic megachurch
In California, we visit the largest Catholic parish church in North America to see how some of their newly ordained priests feel about the dramatic decline in clergymen in recent years. And in New York, we speak with renowned wellness guru Deepak Chopra about how AI can help unlock personal and spiritual growth. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
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Hundreds of car collectors come together to support bullied Alabama boy
When a mother who was desperate to show her son that people care and life can be joyful put out a small request on social media, hundreds of muscle car drivers heeded the call.
When a beloved doctor couldn't afford treatment, his patients came to his aid
When Dr. Michael Zollicoffer was diagnosed with two types of cancer, his patients started a crowdfunding campaign that raised more than $100,000.
How an Idaho boy's ninth birthday wish struck an entirely different tone
When Grant Mullen's parents asked him what he wanted for his ninth birthday, they were pleasantly surprised by the answer.
His dream of playing basketball in the U.S. helped him find a second family
Ama Sow moved to Pennsylvania to fulfill his basketball dreams. But when his school closed unexpectedly, he was left penniless and homeless. That's when a local family opened their home to him.
Married nearly 7 decades, these lovebirds still say "I do" every night
On this Valentine's Day, here is a story of 94-year-old Don Barnett and his 93-year-old wife Marilyn, who have kept their love alive for 68 years with a musical elixir.
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Former federal prosecutor found dead in Virginia home
Jessica Aber served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia for approximately three years before resigning in January.
New Hampshire agrees to pay $10 million in youth center abuse case
The settlement was awarded in the case of a man who alleged that he was gang-raped in a stairwell at the state's youth detention center in the 1990s.
Ex-Florida police officer, 36, wins women's featherweight title
Tiara Brown, a big underdog, dropped to the canvas in tears when she was announced as the winner.
3 dead, at least 15 injured in shooting at New Mexico park
Police asked bystanders to share videos and other tips as they continued to seek a suspect or suspects in the shooting on Friday at Young Park in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Pentagon announces leak investigation that could include polygraph tests
Polygraph tests were also used by the Department of Homeland Security to identify potential leakers.
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In U.S. auto market, uncertainty reigns over the potential impact of tariffs
A 25% tariff on imported vehicles and vehicle parts from Canada and Mexico is set to take effect on April 2.
ABLE accounts allow Americans with disabilities to save and invest
Named for the 2014 law that created them, the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act, ABLE accounts have been available since 2016 to those eligible.
Tesla trade-ins spike amid anti-Elon Musk backlash, Edmunds data shows
More motorists are trading in their used Teslas for other vehicles, as the Musk-owned car company faces a "brand crisis tornado."
Chomps beef and turkey sticks recalled after metal fragments found
Chomps, a maker of protein snacks, is recalling beef and turkey sticks after consumers report metal fragments.
Boeing whistleblower's family accuses company of hounding him before suicide
Barnett was subjected to a "campaign of harassment, abuse and intimidation" after he raised safety concerns, lawsuit alleges.
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Former federal prosecutor found dead in Virginia home
Jessica Aber served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia for approximately three years before resigning in January.
Pentagon announces leak investigation that could include polygraph tests
Polygraph tests were also used by the Department of Homeland Security to identify potential leakers.
FEMA hiring overhaul drives fears of agency dismantling
The decision to reshape the hiring process for the agency's disaster relief foot soldiers comes just months before hurricane season.
Plan to make James Monroe's Virginia home a state park in limbo
Oak Hill, built by enslaved people more than 200 years ago, is the only home belonging to our earliest presidents that still remains in private hands.
Louisiana's congressional map returns to Supreme Court for review
A redistricting battle over Louisiana's congressional map has spanned years and been before the Supreme Court twice already.
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Doctors diagnosed a grandma with the "silent killer" of cancers. She survived.
Irene Wells didn't ask just how bad her pancreatic cancer was — she just wanted aggressive treatment so she could do "a little bit more" in her life.
ABLE accounts allow Americans with disabilities to save and invest
Named for the 2014 law that created them, the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act, ABLE accounts have been available since 2016 to those eligible.
Chomps beef and turkey sticks recalled after metal fragments found
Chomps, a maker of protein snacks, is recalling beef and turkey sticks after consumers report metal fragments.
Health agencies brace for layoffs with RFK Jr.'s restructuring of HHS
HHS Secretary RFK Jr., with help from DOGE, is planning a restructuring with sweeping cuts expected at multiple agencies.
Map shows which cities could be hit hard by spring allergies
As climate change worsens pollen seasons, these U.S. cities top the list for 2025, according to a new report from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
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U.S. imposes travel ban on former Argentine president over corruption charges
The State Department also banned former Argentina President Cristina Fernández's planning minister Julio Miguel De Vido and their families.
Andrew and Tristan Tate leave U.S., return to Romania
Andrew and Tristan Tate returned to Romania on Saturday. They face charges of human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women.
Pope Francis to leave hospital on Sunday, return to Vatican, doctors say
The 88-year-old pontiff has been battling double pneumonia in both lungs after he was admitted to the hospital on Feb. 14.
Israel launches strikes on Lebanon in retaliation to rockets fired
Rockets were fired from Lebanon into Israel sparking concern about whether the fragile ceasefire with the militant group would hold.
Researchers find never-before-seen ecosystem under Antarctic ice shelf
Scientists have determined that at least six new aquatic species have been thriving under an Antarctic ice shelf.
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Tune-Yards perform "Heartbreak"
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 "Heartbreak."
Tune-Yards perform "Limelight"
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 "Limelight."
One-of-a-kind collection heads to auction
Classic films and modern blockbusters alike rely on an old-school marketing tool: Movie posters. The artworks remain a surprisingly powerful way to inform audiences about a movie. Now, a huge collection of rare cinematic movie posters is headed to the auction block.
Boxing icon George Foreman dies
Two-time world heavyweight champion George Foreman has died at 76 years old. Throughout his life, he was known as a boxing icon, a TV personality, entrepreneur and more. Michelle Miller reports.
Mariah Carey didn't steal "All I Want For Christmas Is You," judge says
A lawyer for the two songwriters suing Mariah Carey said they will "make a decision shortly on whether to appeal."
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Keeping your data safe at the airport
Experts warn that hackers are trolling free connections like airport Wi-Fi networks and sometimes impersonate the networks in an effort to get your credit card numbers and other sensitive information. Cybersecurity expert Matthew Hicks joined CBS News with tips on how to protect yourself.
Smartphone addiction is leading to "brain rot," doctors say
Research has shown that smartphone addiction causes major increases in brain activity, requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks.
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 smartphone addiction may be hurting our brains
Research is showing that smartphone addiction can lead to "brain rot," requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks. Meg Oliver has more on why doctors are saying it is important for our mental health to learn to unplug.
China EV maker BYD says new cars can be charged in 5 minutes
New flash-charging system can power cars for 250 miles in close to the same time it takes to refuel a gas tank.
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Bones of mammoths butchered for their tusks unearthed by archaeologists
Remains of five mammoths were found archaeologists from the Austrian Academy of Sciences said Thursday in a news statement.
Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
New evidence about dark energy may be "cusp of a major discovery"
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
What to know about the first day of spring
The first day of spring, also known as the vernal equinox, has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere on March 20, 2025.
Construction work unearths remains of 33 skeletons, woman's shoe
So far, 33 skeletons have been found near a notorious prison, officials said. The grisly find included the discovery of footwear, including the remnants of a woman's shoe.
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3 dead, at least 15 injured in shooting at New Mexico park
Police asked bystanders to share videos and other tips as they continued to seek a suspect or suspects in the shooting on Friday at Young Park in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Slain DEA agent's family sues Sinaloa cartel, drug kingpins over 1985 murder
A lawsuit was filed Thursday under a new designation by President Trump that classifies several drug cartels as terrorist organizations.
Idaho murders suspect selfie puts focus on "bushy eyebrows" evidence
Prosecutors say they intend to introduce what appears to be a selfie Bryan Kohberger took on his phone just hours after the killings.
2 convicted in plot to kill Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad
A jury has found two men guilty of trying to kill Iranian dissident Masih Alinejad, who works as a journalist and lives in New York City.
Transcontinental cold case solved as 2018 murder victim is ID'd
The police agency Interpol reported it identified a Paraguayan woman found hanged in Spain in 2018.
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Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday
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Tom Hanks takes viewers through immersive experience to the moon
"The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks" tells the story of the Apollo missions.
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When Starliner astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams were launched into space in June 2024, they were planning on an 8-day mission. They have now spent 286 days in space, orbited the Earth more than 4,500 times and traveled more than 121 million miles. Chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts and former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn describe the mission. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Bill Harwood report.
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Tune-Yards perform "Heartbreak"
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 "Heartbreak."
Tune-Yards perform "Limelight"
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 "Limelight."
The Dish: The View
Once-iconic New York City restaurant The View is reopening after a five-year hiatus. Danny Meyer, one of America's best-known restaurateurs, is giving the establishment a boost. It's a development Meyer said he never expected.
One-of-a-kind collection heads to auction
Classic films and modern blockbusters alike rely on an old-school marketing tool: Movie posters. The artworks remain a surprisingly powerful way to inform audiences about a movie. Now, a huge collection of rare cinematic movie posters is headed to the auction block.
Newell brothers shape the Georgia Bulldogs
If you've been watching the NCAA March Madness tournament, you may have seen Georgia fall to Gonzaga. It was a tough defeat for the Bulldogs, but it's still a season worth celebrating for the team. This was their first time in the tournament in a decade, and they scored their first Top 25 ranking in 14 years this season. Dana Jacobson reports on the two brothers helping lead the team on and off the court.