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Smithsonian races to save cassette recordings
The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., is working to digitize thousands of rare cassette recordings, including audio from early space missions, that are in danger of being lost. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Restored grasslands home to bison herd in Illinois
Two hours west of Chicago is the Nachusa Grasslands, replanted by the Nature Conservancy. Noel Brennan reports on the restored prairie and the animals that graze there.
Trump tariff notices set to begin this week
The Trump administration is expected to send dozens of letters this week to countries that have not made a trade deal with the U.S. Willie James Inman reports.
Car crash leads to explosion at strip mall
Police say a three-car crash sent an SUV careening into a Utah strip mall Saturday, hitting a gas line and causing a huge explosion. Three people were taken to the hospital.
Millions head home after July Fourth weekend
AAA projects that 72 million Americans made a holiday getaway this Fourth of July weekend. Elise Preston reports.
Trump gets set to host Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit President Trump at the White House Monday as Gaza ceasefire talks resume in Qatar. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
More than 40 missing after Texas floods
Victims are trying to salvage what they can as officials search for more than 40 missing people amid deadly, catastrophic flooding in Texas. CBS News' Jason Allen and Maurice DuBois report on the devastation, and Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has a look at what's in the forecast.
Wildfire victims battle for insurance coverage
The latest California wildfire, burning about halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, was just 10% contained on Saturday. Meanwhile, homeowners who felt lucky their homes didn't burn to the ground are in for a surprise. Elise Preston has more.
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Law that allows towing companies to sell seized cars is predatory, critics say
Critics of the law call it predatory and say private tow truck operators are targeting working class neighborhoods.
Staffing cuts to national parks could pose safety concerns for summer visitors
At the Assateague Island National Seashore in Maryland, visitors this summer are seeing shuttered lifeguard towers and signs warning that no lifeguards are on duty.
Puget Sound orcas threatened by salmon decline, conservationists say
Once thriving, there are now believed to be just 73 Southern Resident killer whales left in Washington state's Puget Sound.
Widow of officer who died by suicide after Jan. 6 reacts to $500,000 verdict
A jury last week ordered a Jan. 6 Capitol insurrectionist to pay the widow of a D.C. officer $500,000, finding that he had assaulted the officer during the Capitol riot.
Dying woman's fight leads to nation's toughest PFAS law
"Amara's Law" will reduce, then eliminate, the manufacture and sale of nonessential PFAS products by 2032.
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Search continues for dozens after Texas floods, at least 79 dead with more severe weather expected; Restored grasslands home to bison herd in Illinois
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At least 2 dozen children among people missing following Texas floods; College grad unemployment surges as employers replace new hires with AI
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Floods kill at least 13 in Texas, over 20 children missing from summer camp; Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns on importance of the American Revolution
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Americans react to passage of Trump's budget bill; 58% of adults are proud to be Americans, poll finds
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Everything we know about the Sean "Diddy" Combs verdict; Puget Sound orca pod threatened by salmon decline
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What's in the new budget bill signed into law by Trump; Group meets to handwrite the U.S. Constitution
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Airlines brace for storms and full flights ahead of July 4 holiday; Reporter's Notebook: Gov. Wes Moore on having faith
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Puget Sound orca pod threatened by salmon decline
Lurking beneath the surface of Washington's Puget Sound are some of nature's most magnificent and endangered species: orca whales. Unique to these waters and once thriving, there are now believed to be just 73 left in the pod. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Dying woman's fight leads to toughest PFAS ban
Starting this year, "Amara's Law" in Minnesota became America's strictest state law policing PFAS, compounds known as "forever chemicals." Mark Strassmann has more on the woman whose testimony helped spur its passage.
Cuts to key USDA grants threaten food access
In March, the USDA cut two federal programs that gave grants for providing food to schools and low-income communities. Meg Oliver reports on the impact.
Extreme heat threatens Arizona's saguaro cactus
Arizona's saguaro cactus has evolved to thrive in the extreme climate of the Sonoran Desert, but after decades of rising heat, even these towering icons are showing signs of stress. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Flood-hit West Virginia town rebuilds together
People in McDowell County, West Virginia, aren't accustomed to getting outside help, so they turned to neighbors and good Samaritans to bridge the gap after a devastating flood in February. Scott MacFarlane reports.
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How a quiet high school senior used her art to connect with her classmates
Molly Schafer spent about 600 hours painting 44 portraits of her peers.
Teen helps coworkers on his graduation night, rewarded with big donations
Mykale Baker dropped by Burger King after his high school graduation ceremony for a late meal. When he noticed his colleagues swamped with orders, he jumped in to help.
3-year-old boy braves the darkness to help save his great-grandmother's life
When his great-grandmother suffered a fall and couldn't get up, courageous young Bridger whispered these three words to himself: "Don't be afraid."
Retired shop owner earns degree to honor victims of the Orangeburg Massacre
Linwood Riddick had never heard of the Orangeburg Massacre until a few years ago when he stumbled on a campus memorial at South Carolina State University. He says he knew right then what he had to do.
West Virginia couple overcome tragedy to give foster children hope
When Kari and Bill Cox of Culloden, West Virginia, lost their daughter to a car crash, they thought they would never adopt again. But a discovery while going through their late daughter's things changed everything.
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Reporter's Notebook: Gov. Wes Moore on faith
"CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson shares a conversation he had with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore at the Aspen Ideas Festival. Asked if he turns to a saying in moments of testing, Moore said a specific phrase from his grandparents helped him get through his deployment in Afghanistan.
Reporter's Notebook: Crying wolf on budgets
Elon Musk has challenged President Trump's budget plans over fears of runaway spending. Are his fiscal concerns, and those of some other politicians, performative? "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Coach Steve Kerr on "empathetic honesty"
"CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson moderated a conversation at the Aspen Ideas Festival with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Steve Kerr, the coach of the Golden State Warriors. Kerr answers a question about staying ready to compete with an anecdote about his coach.
Reporter's Notebook: Trump called "daddy" at NATO
President Trump was showered with praise at the NATO summit, even jokingly called "daddy" by Secretary General Mark Rutte. But behind the flattery, there were expectations. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: Some good news about AI
Apocalyptic news about artificial intelligence darts into the news cycle pretty regularly, but "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson delves into some good news about AI.
Reporter's Notebook: Father of the QWERTY keyboard
The origin story for the QWERTY keyboard, patented by Christopher Latham Sholes in 1868, has been subject to debate. But the choices made by Sholes have come to rule our lives in ways we scarcely notice. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: That summer feeling
The longest day of the year invites endless possibility. But this moment of peak illumination also marks the beginning of the sun's retreat. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson has more.
Reporter's Notebook: Presidential improv
President Trump may be facing the highest-stakes decision of his presidency: whether to attack Iran. And we're all involved in the process. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: Trump weighs war choice
As a candidate in 2016, President Trump accused former President George W. Bush of misleading the nation about weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. Now, he faces the kind of judgment call he built his campaign around criticizing. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
140 years of the Statue of Liberty
140 years ago, the Statue of Liberty arrived by ship in New York City. John Dickerson has more on the statue's meaning.
Reporter's Notebook: Trump immigration exceptions
President Trump has paused some immigration raids in industries like farming and hospitality. The shift marks a notable exception to his enforcement strategy. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: Questions to ask our fathers
What makes someone a father is rarely discussed out loud. But those conversations may shape the men who come next. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: Tax plan gamble
A new tax proposal backed by President Trump would give the biggest benefits to the top earners, while cutting support for the poor. If the promised growth doesn't come, the most vulnerable will pay the price. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: What JFK knew about force
In 1963, JFK sent National Guard troops to enforce desegregation in Alabama. But he knew the deeper battle was for the nation's moral conscience. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: Power vs. restraint
The law gives presidents sweeping authority in moments of unrest, but leadership is measured in how it's used. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
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Stocks slump Monday after Trump threatens new tariffs on certain countries
Markets fall on Monday after President Trump threatened 14 U.S. trading partners with steep tariffs starting August 1.
Battery fire forces Delta flight to make emergency landing in Fort Myers
A Delta Air Lines flight made an emergency landing in Fort Myers, Florida, on Monday after a portable battery belonging to a passenger caught fire.
Fugitive dad accused of killing 3 daughters possibly spotted in Idaho forest
Travis Decker, the Washington state man wanted in connection with the deaths of his three daughters, was possibly spotted in Idaho over the weekend.
From a car crash to a chessboard, these strangers chose kindness
A man raised $14,000 to help a teenager replace her car after a wreck, while two young brothers donate chess winnings to help a child.
Timeline shows when emergency alerts warned of Texas flood disaster
CBS News analysis shows there were 22 warnings sent by the National Weather Service for Kerr County and the Kerrville area, but many residents say they didn't get alerts.
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Stocks slump Monday after Trump threatens new tariffs on certain countries
Markets fall on Monday after President Trump threatened 14 U.S. trading partners with steep tariffs starting August 1.
U.S. tariffs on European goods threaten consumers on both sides of Atlantic
EU said it was prepared to retaliate with tariffs on hundreds of American products, from U.S. beef, auto parts and beer to Boeing airplanes.
Trump threatens more than a dozen countries with new tariffs by August 1
President Trump said the U.S. will impose steep levies on imports from 14 countries starting next month, heightening pressure on trading partners.
Trump says he'll start sending countries tariff letters at noon
The Trump administration has said that some countries will receive notices of their higher tariff rates beginning July 7.
Tesla stock sinks after Elon Musk announces new political party
Tesla stock price fell Monday after Musk said he's formed the America Party, the latest development in the billionaire's feud with President Trump.
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U.S. ending terrorist designation for Syrian rebel group now in power
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham will no longer be designated as a terrorist group, months after the group swept to power in Syria.
Judge calls DOJ's motion to dismiss Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawsuit "meritless"
The Justice Dept. argued Salvadoran man Kilmar Abrego Garcia's suit over his mistaken deportation should be moot.
DOJ review finds Jeffrey Epstein had no "client list," died by suicide
A memo from the Justice Department and FBI said that a systematic review of the case involving Jeffrey Epstein "revealed no incriminating 'client list.'"
Trump threatens more than a dozen countries with new tariffs by August 1
President Trump said the U.S. will impose steep levies on imports from 14 countries starting next month, heightening pressure on trading partners.
Trump says he'll start sending countries tariff letters at noon
The Trump administration has said that some countries will receive notices of their higher tariff rates beginning July 7.
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Study finds 6% of Florida teens have handguns, a 65% increase over 20 years
Firearms are the leading cause of death among children and teenagers in the United States, and new research found that Florida adolescents carrying handguns increased by 65% from 2002 to 2022.
Boston aesthetician helps clients with IVF injections
Boston nurse practitioner Alexa Nicholls Costa wants to help couples struggling with infertility by assisting with the numerous injections that are part of in vitro fertilization.
In a nation growing hostile toward homelessness, L.A. tries harm reduction
A new care center for homeless people on Los Angeles' infamous Skid Row embraces the principle of harm reduction, a more lenient approach to drug use and addiction.
Gary, Indiana, locals fight for cleaner air
Gary, Indiana, is home to America's largest steel mill, and one of the nation's largest Black populations. As residents grapple with breathing in toxic air, some are fighting to make it cleaner.
His headache felt like a hangover. Paramedics made a scary diagnosis
Nestor Montalvo's severe symptoms were a sign of a dangerous condition. Rapid treatment saved his life.
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U.S. ending terrorist designation for Syrian rebel group now in power
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham will no longer be designated as a terrorist group, months after the group swept to power in Syria.
North America's oldest known pterosaur discovered in Arizona, researchers say
Researchers were able to date the fossil of the flying reptile, a close cousin of dinosaurs, back to more than 209 million years ago.
Indonesia volcano erupts, sending searing-hot ash 11 miles high
Dozens of flights to and from Indonesia's Bali island were canceled after a volcano belched a colossal ash tower 11 miles into the sky, authorities said.
U.S. tariffs on European goods threaten consumers on both sides of Atlantic
EU said it was prepared to retaliate with tariffs on hundreds of American products, from U.S. beef, auto parts and beer to Boeing airplanes.
Russia's ex-transport minister found dead hours after Putin fired him
Russia's state-run media say ex-Minister of Transport Roman Starovoy likely killed himself hours after being fired by President Vladimir Putin.
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Parvati Shallow on life after "Survivor"
Parvati Shallow, one of the most iconic "Survivor" contestants of all time, joins "CBS Mornings" to reflect on her reality TV journey and discuss her new memoir, "Nice Girls Don't Win."
Sean "Diddy" Combs gets standing ovation in prison, lawyer says
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyer says the music mogul got a standing ovation from fellow prisoners when he returned to the federal lockup in Brooklyn after the verdict.
Ron Chernow on the life of Mark Twain
The Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer's latest book delves into the life, complexities and sardonic humor of a man who remains a vital presence in American culture.
Inside "Jaws": Making the film classic
Fifty years ago, a monumental movie premiered that forever changed Hollywood. Ben Mankiewicz talks with actors Richard Dreyfuss and Lorraine Gary and screenwriter Carl Gottlieb about filming the Steven Spielberg blockbuster.
Extended interview: Richard Dreyfuss on filming "Jaws"
In this web exclusive, actor Richard Dreyfuss talks with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz about fighting for the role that would launch his career into the stratosphere: the shark expert Matt Hooper in Steven Spielberg's "Jaws." He also discusses the notoriously problem-plagued production; his awe of co-star Robert Shaw; and the most valuable lesson he learned during the film's 159-day shoot on Martha's Vineyard.
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Tesla stock sinks after Elon Musk announces new political party
Tesla stock price fell Monday after Musk said he's formed the America Party, the latest development in the billionaire's feud with President Trump.
Cloudflare limits "AI crawlers"
In a few short years, artificial intelligence has exploded into the mainstream, but it hasn't done so alone. AI companies use bots known as "AI crawlers" to comb through websites looking for data to train their AI models, usually without permission. Stephanie Cohen, chief strategy officer at Cloudflare, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss
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.
Amazon warehouses using more robot labor
Amazon could soon have more robots than humans working at its warehouses, according to The Wall Street Journal. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss.
Four-day workweek advocates lean into AI
Advocates of the four-day workweek are using artificial intelligence as a way to achieve their goal of shortening the workweek without pay cuts. Roger Kirkness, CEO of Convictional, joins to discuss how implementing a four-day workweek has impacted his employees.
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North America's oldest known pterosaur discovered in Arizona, researchers say
Researchers were able to date the fossil of the flying reptile, a close cousin of dinosaurs, back to more than 209 million years ago.
Inside the lab trying to change people's minds about sharks
Scientists at Oregon State University are working to change people's minds about sharks--and are learning more about the health of the ocean in the process.
The stories behind history's most haunting shipwrecks
From the Clotilda to the Titanic, archaeologist James Delgado shares insights from his 50-year career.
Billions of flies to be dumped from planes to fight flesh-eating screwworms
The move is part of the government's plans for protecting the U.S. from the New World screwworm fly, which could devastate its beef industry and even kill household pets.
Key data used in hurricane forecasting will be cut by end of July, NOAA says
A satellite program that has historically been a key source of weather forecasting data will be discontinued no later than July 31, according to a message posted by NOAA.
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Shooter killed at Border Patrol facility
Border Patrol agents and local police killed a man Monday after he opened fire at a government facility in Texas, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
Fugitive dad accused of killing 3 daughters possibly spotted in Idaho forest
Travis Decker, the Washington state man wanted in connection with the deaths of his three daughters, was possibly spotted in Idaho over the weekend.
Sean "Diddy" Combs gets standing ovation in prison, lawyer says
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyer says the music mogul got a standing ovation from fellow prisoners when he returned to the federal lockup in Brooklyn after the verdict.
Mass shooting in Grays Ferry leaves 3 dead and 9 injured
A total of 12 people have been shot in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry neighborhood, leaving three people dead, police said.
Australian woman convicted in poison mushrooms triple murder case
Australian Erin Patterson was found guilty of murdering three of her estranged husband's relatives by deliberately serving them poisonous mushrooms for lunch.
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First close-up of "cotton candy" nebula captured by world's largest telescope
A new observatory in Chile has produced a stunningly detailed image of a nebula resembling cotton candy, using the largest telescope in the world.
Blue Origin rockets 6 astrotourists on sub-orbital flight to space
Running a week late because of weather, it was clear sailing Sunday for Blue Origin's 13th passenger flight.
Fireball seen as meteorite streaks through sky over Georgia and South Carolina
The American Meteor Society said it received more than 160 reports of a fireball sighting from observers in Georgia and South Carolina.
James Webb telescope captures images of possible newly discovered exoplanet
The exoplanet, a planet beyond our solar system, has been dubbed TWA 7b after NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured evidence of it.
Webb Telescope captures images of exoplanet
NASA's James Webb Telescope has captured unprecedented pictures of a newly discovered exoplanet, a planet that is outside our solar system.
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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.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Summer music heats up 2025
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
"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.
Evidence in the Suzanne Morphew case
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
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L.A. mayor addresses immigration operation
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass held a news conference Monday afternoon after federal immigration officers were deployed to the city in tactical gear. Bass accused the Trump administration of "provoking fear and terror."
Dow closes red after fresh tariff threats
The Dow Jones closed down over 400 points on Monday as President Trump sent letters to foreign countries warning of tariff increases that would go into effect August 1. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has the details.
Shooter killed at Border Patrol facility
Border Patrol agents and local police killed a man Monday after he opened fire at a government facility in Texas, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
Judge lets Abrego Garcia's DOJ lawsuit go on
A federal judge on Monday denied the Justice Department's motions to dismiss Kilmar Abrego Garcia's wrongful deportation lawsuit. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Texas floods: What we know as death toll rises
At least 95 people have been killed in the devastating floods that hit Texas over the July 4th holiday. CBS News' Nidia Cavazos, Jason Allen and Rob Marciano report.