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6-year-old steps up after axolotl lab lost funding
When a Harvard team lost its research funding into the axolotl, a 6-year-old girl came to their rescue, inspiring the researchers with her actions. Steve Hartman has the story "On the Road."
Alzheimer's may be preventable, study suggests
For the first time, a study suggests Alzheimer's may be preventable if treatment begins before symptoms appear. Dr. Jon LaPook spoke with Dr. Randall Bateman, who is leading the clinical trial.
Louisville mourns victims of UPS plane crash
Three days after the crash of a UPS cargo plane in Louisville, Kentucky, search teams are still combing a half-mile-long debris field looking for victims. More details are being released about those who died. Tom Hanson has the latest.
No deal in sight as shutdown hits families
With the shutdown scrambling air traffic, prompting long lines at food banks and forcing people to work without pay, tempers are flaring. But President Trump made clear again he won't negotiate with Democrats on future policy decisions until the government reopens. Ed O'Keefe has details.
What led to FAA flight reductions during shutdown
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said "concerning" data led to a reduction in flights and indicated there were "more breaches" of the minimum distance kept between planes in the air. It came as air traffic control staffing grew increasingly strained during the government shutdown. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Man says UPS plane crash fire trapped him at work
The UPS plane crash near the Louisville airport in Kentucky sent people running for their lives, but one man says he was trapped in his truck repair shop. Videos he took with his phone shows the business surrounded by flames. Tom Hanson has the latest.
80-year-old becomes oldest woman to finish Ironman
At 80 years old, Natalie Grabow is all about defying the odds, setting a record as the oldest woman to ever complete the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii. Lilia Luciano has the story.
6-man football keeps Friday nights alive in Texas
Six-man football has been around for decades but is seeing a resurgence in small towns as rural populations decline. Janet Shamlian reports from Gordon, Texas.
Trump unveils deal to cut weight loss drug prices
President Trump announced a deal to drastically lower the price of weight loss drugs for some Americans. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Teacher shot by first grader awarded $10 million
A jury awarded $10 million to former first grade Virginia teacher Abby Zwerner, who was shot and seriously wounded by a 6-year-old student in 2023, in a civil case that accused the school's former assistant principal of ignoring multiple warnings the day of the shooting. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Nancy Pelosi retiring after historic career
In a video letter to her constituents, California Democrat Nancy Pelosi ended months of speculation about her political future, announcing she would not seek reelection to Congress. Elected in 1987, Pelosi would become the most powerful women in politics as the first female House speaker. Nikole Killion looks back.
Flyers face uncertainty as FAA cuts flight traffic
The Federal Aviation Administration ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights across the U.S. as the agency deals with shortages of air traffic controllers during the longest government shutdown in history. As Kris Van Cleave reports, carriers are scrambling in preparation.
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Bell sounded in cockpit as UPS cargo plane crashed after takeoff, NTSB reveals
The cockpit voice recorder captured a persistent bell that began about 37 seconds after the crew called for takeoff thrust, and the bell continued until the recording ended, an NTSB official said.
Witnesses of UPS plane crash recall melted clothes, chaos: "There was no going to help"
At least 13 people were killed and several others injured after a UPS plane crashed shortly after taking off from the Louisville International Airport on Tuesday.
How a decades-long effort to clean up a cave revitalized a Kentucky town
For decades, the Hidden River Cave wasn't the place of wonder it is now, but a waste dump.
Threats increasing against local public servants, new data shows
New data obtained exclusively by CBS News compiles more than a decade of verified threats against public officials.
U.S.-based aid groups rush to get supplies into storm-battered Jamaica
Tens of thousands of Jamaicans were in shelters, and more than two-thirds of the island was still without power, according to officials.
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What led to FAA flight reductions during government shutdown; 6-year-old steps up after axolotl lab lost funds: "Not a lot of people get how important it is"
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Flyers face uncertainty as FAA cuts flight traffic during shutdown; 80-year-old defies odds as oldest woman to complete Ironman
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U.S. airlines ordered to slash thousands of flights due to shutdown; Monopoly celebrates its 90th birthday
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UPS plane crashes near airport in Kentucky, officials say; Man recounts surviving 20 days stranded in wilderness: "It was me and God every night"
11/3: CBS Evening News
Trump says shutdown ends when Democrats give in; Big celebrations at courthouse weddings.
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6-man football keeps Friday nights alive in Texas
Six-man football has been around for decades but is seeing a resurgence in small towns as rural populations decline. Janet Shamlian reports from Gordon, Texas.
Cave was used as sewer, then became tourist spot
The comeback story of Horse Cave, Kentucky, begins far below its streets in the Hidden River Cave that was used as a waste dump for decades. Dave Malkoff has the story.
Teacher challenges students to write without AI
At a high school in Queens, New York, one teacher challenges his students to write essays without help from artificial intelligence -- then brought it back as a learning tool instead of a crutch. Meg Oliver reports.
Breathing new life into an Atlanta cemetery
There are more than 144,000 cemeteries and graveyards in the United States. They are places where we honor the dead, but more and more often, places for the living, as well. Janet Shamlian reports.
Sober communities thriving as alcohol use drops
A smaller percentage of Americans are drinking alcohol than ever before. For non-drinkers, Lilia Luciano reports, businesses and organizations are ready to serve alternatives.
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6-year-old steps up after axolotl lab lost funding
When a Harvard team lost its research funding into the axolotl, a 6-year-old girl came to their rescue, inspiring the researchers with her actions. Steve Hartman has the story "On the Road."
Officers get even after teens TP headquarters
High schoolers in Heflin, Alabama, unknowingly launched a friendly war with the local police department after making the mistake of toilet papering their headquarters. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" for the story.
Students throw surprise wedding for principal
When a principal wished she could invite all her students to her wedding, they made it happen -- with a surprise ceremony at school. Steve Hartman has the story in "On the Road."
Reunions stir memories of father's return from war
The images of bittersweet homecomings as the Gaza peace plan went into effect stirred the memory of a woman Steve Hartman met "On the Road."
Why a high school basketball team gave up title
After an exciting championship win for the girls' basketball team at Academy High School, a coach watched the tape, leading to an unthinkable act of sportsmanship. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" to Oklahoma City for the story.
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Reporter's Notebook: John Dickerson on journalism
For the last broadcast of "Evening News Plus," co-anchor John Dickerson discusses why he went into journalism.
Reporter's Notebook: Why isn't SNAP an emergency?
President Trump has declared a number of emergencies in his second term, but lapsing food assistance is not one of them. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: What Hamilton warned about
Nearly two and a half centuries ago, Alexander Hamilton authored the first of the Federalist Papers. As "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains, his appeal was not just for a Constitution, but for the character needed to live under one.
Reporter's Notebook: How art makes us attentive
Museums are a workout for our attention. They ask us to be intentional about what we are looking at, how we respond and why we respond. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: A 180-year journey home
In 1839, a 53-year-old American woman wrote from Paris, "I am now in distress, in ill health and in an a foreign country." Stranded and desperate, she pled: "Save me from utter ruin." Rescue would take more than 180 years to arrive. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: Torrent of misinformation
When the torrent of almost-true information -- by man or machine -- becomes inescapable, trust collapses. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: Trump White House renovations
Whatever your view of the current renovation at the White House to make way for a new ballroom, there could hardly be a more apt metaphor for the presidency. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: Political courage to speak up
When Vice President JD Vance was asked about bigoted messages in a private group chat, he said it showed how "kids do stupid things." But his response drew scrutiny about where political leaders draw the line. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: What is work for?
What is the purpose of work? It depends on who you ask. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: Views on executive power
Things have changed since Americans fought against FDR's attempt to modernize the executive branch in 1938. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: Showing up for one another
Loneliness, civic decline and mistrust in public life all share a common failure -- waiting for someone else to reach out first. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: Trump's new tariffs
Imported furniture, kitchen cabinets and lumber will now be subject to new tariffs. The duties, which range from 10% to an ultimate level of 50% on some goods, are part of President Trump's effort to boost domestic manufacturing. But economists warn they will raise housing and furniture costs as well as the costs of renovations, slowing construction work. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: Using power for good
When you have power, where do you aim it? This week, two organizations aimed their power toward elevating those without it -- the poor, the voiceless, the oppressed. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: National Guard in U.S. cities
When the state meets dissent with more force than necessary instead of persuasion, democracy suffocates. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: Story of the Heisman Trophy
In modern language, to give someone the Heisman is to reject them and brush them off completely. The phrase originates from the Heisman Trophy, whose figure forever stiff-arms an invisible defender. But there's a much more fitting history for the term. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
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UPS and FedEx ground MD-11 planes after deadly Kentucky crash
UPS and FedEx are grounding their MD-11 fleets "out of an abundance of caution" after a deadly crash at a UPS hub in Kentucky.
Judge permanently blocks Trump from deploying National Guard to Portland
In late September, President Trump announced he would be deploying federal troops to Portland in response to downtown protests over the administration's immigration crackdown.
For Ukraine's war wounded, an appeal for help and hope
A new documentary, "Second Wind," highlights Ukraine's wounded veterans, following four amputee soldiers and a female sniper, as they climb Mount Kilimanjaro.
6-year-old girl comes to the rescue of Harvard researchers studying the axolotl
Earlier this year, a Harvard research team studying the axolotl, a salamander with the superpower to regrow body parts, lost almost all its government funding.
Bell sounded in cockpit as UPS cargo plane crashed after takeoff, NTSB reveals
The cockpit voice recorder captured a persistent bell that began about 37 seconds after the crew called for takeoff thrust, and the bell continued until the recording ended, an NTSB official said.
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UPS and FedEx ground MD-11 planes after deadly Kentucky crash
UPS and FedEx are grounding their MD-11 fleets "out of an abundance of caution" after a deadly crash at a UPS hub in Kentucky.
Trump calls for investigation into foreign meatpackers over U.S. beef prices
President Trump is accusing foreign-owned meat packers of driving up the price of beef in the U.S. and is asking the Department of Justice to open an investigation.
Food costs are up, but your Thanksgiving feast will cost less this year
Although grocery prices have continued to climb in 2025, a Thanksgiving dinner will cost 2% to 3% less this year, one analysis found.
Seasonal retail jobs are set to drop to lowest level in 15 years
Workers looking to pick up extra cash working retail jobs this winter may be out of luck as stores pull back on hiring.
Government shutdown costing the economy billions of dollars each week
Estimates of the economic hit from the U.S. government shutdown put the losses at up to $16 billion every week the impasse continues.
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Grand jury subpoenas ex-CIA chief Brennan, ex-FBI officials linked to Trump-Russia probe
Subpoenas went out to former CIA Director John Brennan, former FBI counterintelligence official Peter Strzok and former FBI attorney Lisa Page, according to a source.
Mikie Sherrill on why there's too much "caution" and "mediocrity" in the Democratic Party
New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that voters "wanted to see an agenda to get their costs down."
For Ukraine's war wounded, an appeal for help and hope
A new documentary, "Second Wind," highlights Ukraine's wounded veterans, following four amputee soldiers and a female sniper, as they climb Mount Kilimanjaro.
Latino voters swing toward Democrats in 2025 after Trump's 2024 historic gains
Mikie Sherrill flipped 18% of Latino Trump voters and won Latino men and women in her race for New Jersey governor.
Heritage Foundation backlash erupts over leader's defense of Tucker Carlson
The leader of the influential conservative think tank is facing calls to resign and several staff members have left in protest.
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Her cancer seemed incurable until doctors identified a rare genetic condition
Chemo and surgery failed to treat Diane Davis' advanced cancer. Things seemed hopeless until genetic testing found an unlikely culprit.
Book excerpt: "The Day After Yesterday: Resilience in the Face of Dementia"
Photographer Joe Wallace has chronicled the stories of families who have lived with Alzheimer's.
Book excerpt: "The Wounded Generation" by David Nasaw
The historian examines how service members returning home from World War II were changed in ways undiagnosed and untreated, to a nation that had also changed following years of war.
Concerns rise as states compete for slice of $50 billion rural health fund
Amid public forums and local cries for help, states are also talking with large health systems, technology companies, and others amid intensifying competition for shares of a $50 billion fund to improve rural health.
Trump announces deal to lower weight loss drug prices in some cases
The deal, with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, is expected to lower the price of obesity drugs to between $149 and $350 per month in some cases, officials said.
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Spanish police arrest 13 suspected members of Tren de Aragua gang
The arrests were made in five cities in the first operation in Spain to dismantle the Venezuelan prison gang.
3 killed, 12 injured in Russian drone strike on Ukrainian tower block
A Russian drone has slammed into a tower block in eastern Ukraine, killing three people and injuring 12, according to Ukrainian officials.
Sex offender mistakenly released from U.K. prison re-arrested in London
"It is not my fault," sex offender Brahim Kaddour-Cherif said when police re-apprehended him following his mistaken release from a London prison.
Canadian ostrich farm loses long legal battle to avoid cull of its birds
A Canadian farm's fight to save its ostriches went all the way to the country's supreme court, and even drew an intervention from RFK Jr., but was lost in the end.
Man discovers gold worth $800,000 buried in his garden
The man informed the local authorities after he made the discovery, and they allowed him to keep the gold.
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Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy nominations. See the list.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
Why "KPop Demon Hunters" product is limited
"KPop Demon Hunters" has been streamed more than 325 million times since its summer debut. But despite its massive fandom, the merchandise has been slow to roll out. Major toymakers Mattel and Hasbro only came on board after the movie's breakout success.
How "48 Hours" helped Sydney Sweeney prep for new role in "Christy"
Actress Sydney Sweeney stars in a new film based on the life of Christy Martin, the former prizefighter whose biggest battle took place outside of the ring.
Rainn Wilson on spiritual journey
Actor Rainn Wilson talks about his personal struggles with mental health and his new book, "Soul Bloom Workbook: Spiritual Tools for Modern Living," which aims to help readers kickstart their own spiritual journey.
Colman Domingo on "The Running Man"
Actor Colman Domingo stars in the new movie, "The Running Man," which is based on a Stephen King novel. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the film, the star-studded cast and voicing the Cowardly Lion in "Wicked: For Good."
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Lawsuits accuse ChatGPT of enabling suicide
At least seven families are suing tech giant OpenAI, claiming that its ChatGPT program drove people to suicide and harmful delusions. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
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Apple blasts EU over competition laws, warning they make "fraud and scams" more likely
Apple called out European officials in a heated letter shared with CBS News, arguing regulations that force it to accommodate smaller rivals have harmed user safety — after President Trump threatened tariffs on countries with hardline tech rules.
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.
Meet the woman behind chart-topping AI artist Xania Monet
Artist Xania Monet's voice has been heard by millions around the world, but some are surprised to learn she's a product of artificial intelligence.
Researchers use AI to treat male infertility
Researchers at the Columbia University Fertility Center have reported the first successful pregnancy using a new artificial intelligence method they developed to help with male infertility. Dr. Zev Williams, director of the Columbia University Fertility Center, joins CBS News to explain how it works.
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James Watson, co-discoverer of the shape of DNA, dies at 97
James D. Watson, who helped discover the structure of DNA, has died at 97 years old.
Hundreds of dolphins found dead in lake were in water hotter than jacuzzi
"You couldn't put your finger in the water," said the lead author of the study, which spotlights the impacts of planetary warming on aquatic ecosystems.
Videos show orcas flipping great white sharks and eating their livers
New research suggests that a pod in the Gulf of California specializes in hunting sharks.
Almanac: November 7
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Scientists say they've solved debate about origins of mysterious dinosaur
The discovery "rewrites decades of research on Earth's most famous predator," the study's co-author said.
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Antonio Brown extradited to face U.S. charges
Authorities have extradited former NFL player Antonio Brown to the U.S. from Dubai to face charges related to a shooting in Miami. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides reports.
Miami-Dade sheriff's deputy fatally shot after responding to crash, officials say
Deputy Devin Jaramillo responded to a traffic crash when he was "brutally attacked and murdered," Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz said.
Sex offender mistakenly released from U.K. prison re-arrested in London
"It is not my fault," sex offender Brahim Kaddour-Cherif said when police re-apprehended him following his mistaken release from a London prison.
New data on migrants in ICE custody
New Department of Homeland Security data shows 66,000 people are currently in Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention. CBS News' Camilo Motoya-Galvez breaks down the numbers.
Virginia teacher shot by student wins case
A jury awarded Abby Zwerner, a former Virginia first grade teacher who was shot by a 6-year-old student in 2023, $10 million after determining a former administrator was negligent in not stopping the boy. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more.
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Building the next space station
Astronauts opened the hatch to the International Space Station for the first time 25 years ago. The station will be retired at the end of the decade and there's a new type of space race on to replace it. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
Trump re-nominates billionaire Jared Isaacman to run NASA
President Donald Trump is nominating Jared Isaacman to serve as his NASA administrator after all.
Scientists discover black hole flare with the light of 10 trillion suns
Researcher Matthew Graham said scientists didn't initially "believe the numbers about the energy" emitting from the cosmic display.
25 years of International Space Station
Over the past 25 years, the International Space Station has hosted 280 people from 23 countries. Jericka Duncan speaks with former astronauts about their time living 250 miles above Earth.
China sends 3 taikonauts, first live mammals ever, to its space station
China has sent a new crew to its Tiangong space station, including its youngest ever taikonaut, along with the first live mammals ever sent to the station.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
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Robert Redford 1936-2025
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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The Uplift: Diamond stories
David Begnaud has a double header -- two stories about how baseball can help build community.
6-year-old steps up after axolotl lab lost funding
When a Harvard team lost its research funding into the axolotl, a 6-year-old girl came to their rescue, inspiring the researchers with her actions. Steve Hartman has the story "On the Road."
Alzheimer's may be preventable, study suggests
For the first time, a study suggests Alzheimer's may be preventable if treatment begins before symptoms appear. Dr. Jon LaPook spoke with Dr. Randall Bateman, who is leading the clinical trial.
Louisville mourns victims of UPS plane crash
Three days after the crash of a UPS cargo plane in Louisville, Kentucky, search teams are still combing a half-mile-long debris field looking for victims. More details are being released about those who died. Tom Hanson has the latest.
No deal in sight as shutdown hits families
With the shutdown scrambling air traffic, prompting long lines at food banks and forcing people to work without pay, tempers are flaring. But President Trump made clear again he won't negotiate with Democrats on future policy decisions until the government reopens. Ed O'Keefe has details.