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Election officials from four battleground states tell Major Garrett they've been dealing with an increasing number of threats in recent weeks. They also discussed election myths they wished they could dispel and how they're preparing for possible problems on Election Day.
For decades, the epidemic of school shootings seems to be something the U.S. has been unable to change. Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, became the site of the latest such tragedy, where four people were killed Wednesday. Jim Axelrod examines how school shootings seem to be a problem with no solution.
Lance Wallnau, a business consultant and a firebrand influencer in the growing Christian nationalist movement, gave a rare interview to CBS News about his efforts to promote former President Donald Trump among evangelicals. Major Garrett has more.
One of former President Donald Trump's strongest support bases is evangelical Christians. Major Garrett explores how a group of charismatic Christians are hoping to help Trump win a tight election.
So-called advanced recycling has been touted as a way to recycle every type of plastic, which would help cut down on the problem of plastic waste. But a program is Houston is lagging behind, as the waste piles up in a warehouse. Ben Tracy has the story.
In California, we look into efforts to deal with squatters illegally dwelling on other people’s property. Then, we explore the growing Land Back movement which aims to reconnect indigenous people with their ancestral land. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
In California, we look into rising concerns about the quality of care given at nursing homes run by for-profit companies. Then in Arizona, we spotlight a group that's creating much-needed connections and emotional support to family caregivers. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
In California, we see how Paradise residents are still recovering and rebuilding six years after the state’s deadliest wildfire. Then in Texas, we go inside a growing village of affordable tiny homes that are designed specifically to promote community and keep chronically homeless individuals off the streets. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
Election officials from four battleground states spoke with CBS News about the threats they're facing as Election Day approaches.
A CBS News investigation found more than a third of all top elections officials have quit or retired since the 2020 presidential election. Experts worry the inexperience of new supervisors could lead to mistakes.
Lance Wallnau's revival gatherings for Trump are "the most targeted and tactical voter mobilization effort by Christian nationalists ever," one expert said.
Houston says it has collected 250 tons of plastic since the end of 2022, but almost none of it has been recycled yet.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's new executive order requires school districts to limit or ban cellphones by Jan. 1.
School districts around the country have put over 4,500 electric buses on the road, but more funding is needed.
Schools across the country are implementing the "Science of Reading" to help kids learn
Ransomware attacks on schools are rising, paralyzing districts, shutting down systems and putting student data at risk.
Syracuse is one of more than 130 communities that shared $3 billion in federal awards this year to reconnect neighborhoods segregated by highway planners in the 1900s.
While a new generation of protesters is leading the demonstrations at the 2024 DNC, some who participated in the 1968 protests are returning.
Election officials from four battleground states tell Major Garrett they've been dealing with an increasing number of threats in recent weeks. They also discussed election myths they wished they could dispel and how they're preparing for possible problems on Election Day.
For decades, the epidemic of school shootings seems to be something the U.S. has been unable to change. Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, became the site of the latest such tragedy, where four people were killed Wednesday. Jim Axelrod examines how school shootings seem to be a problem with no solution.
Lance Wallnau, a business consultant and a firebrand influencer in the growing Christian nationalist movement, gave a rare interview to CBS News about his efforts to promote former President Donald Trump among evangelicals. Major Garrett has more.
One of former President Donald Trump's strongest support bases is evangelical Christians. Major Garrett explores how a group of charismatic Christians are hoping to help Trump win a tight election.
So-called advanced recycling has been touted as a way to recycle every type of plastic, which would help cut down on the problem of plastic waste. But a program is Houston is lagging behind, as the waste piles up in a warehouse. Ben Tracy has the story.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin last month issued an executive order requiring all school districts in the state to put in place policies by Jan. 1 that would limit or ban cellphones in schools. The order came as many districts are already piloting such programs. Meg Oliver reports.
The Environmental Protection Agency and several states are working to provide funding for electric school buses, and proponents say the benefits far outweigh the hefty price tag. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Many schools across the country are revamping the way they teach kids to read, as U.S. students are struggling to read at grade level. Brook Silva-Braga reports on the new method's benefits and drawbacks.
A nonprofit group is hoping to bridge the U.S. political divide by using a unique initiative that brings together people from opposite sides of the political spectrum. Jim Axelrod explains.
Tuesday's debate came after weeks of back and forth over whether the matchup would occur at all. Another matchup isn't guaranteed.
Le Lyonnais was making its first trip from America to Europe in 1856 when it collided with another ship and sank.
Inflation across the U.S. continued to recede in August as the rate of price hikes returns to pre-pandemic levels.
A missing boater found dead in Grand Canyon National Park is the 16th person to die at the popular tourist destination this year.
United Flight 93 crashed in a Pennsylvania field when forty passengers and crew members fought back against hijackers on September 11, 2001.
Inflation across the U.S. continued to recede in August as the rate of price hikes returns to pre-pandemic levels.
About 8 in 10 adults tell CBS News the economy is a major factor in their vote, outpacing abortion and climate change.
Can Apple's AirPods make hearing aids cool? Experts say they could help destigmatize hearing loss.
DirecTV subscribers remain unable to access ABC News, ESPN and other Disney-owned content amid contract dispute.
While two-thirds of millionaires don't consider themselves wealthy, a majority believe they are prepared for retirement.
Tuesday's debate came after weeks of back and forth over whether the matchup would occur at all. Another matchup isn't guaranteed.
United Flight 93 crashed in a Pennsylvania field when forty passengers and crew members fought back against hijackers on September 11, 2001.
The debate, hosted by ABC News in Philadelphia, was the first — and possibly only — meeting between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
Taylor Swift wrote that Vice President Kamala Harris "is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos."
Kamala Harris is still staking out policy positions for her abbreviated campaign, but she has rolled out some plans for the economy and other key issues for Americans.
Can Apple's AirPods make hearing aids cool? Experts say they could help destigmatize hearing loss.
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo testified before Congress about his administration's handling of the COVID pandemic.
Despite years of national strategies to address the suicide crisis in the U.S., rates continue to rise.
For those who are pregnant, extreme heat isn't just uncomfortable. Studies show it can lead to serious complications for them and their unborn child, including pre-term births, miscarriages and stillbirths, and even increase the likelihood of one of the leading causes of death of pregnant women in the U.S. — homicide. Here's what to know.
The FDA's updated regulation for notifying patients of dense breast tissue after mammograms is aimed at improving early detection of breast cancer.
Valuables taken from Nazi concentration camp prisoners are returned to their families in a ceremony "important for sentimental reasons but also for historical reasons."
French rescue officials said they found the bodies of two Italian and two South Korean climbers close to the peak of Mont Blanc.
Sunken Nazi WWII ships have once again emerged in the River Danube, following a blistering summer drought that caused water levels to drop below 5 feet.
The head of U.S. IndoPacific Command Admiral spoke on a video call to his Chinese counterpart as part of an effort to increase military-to-military communications.
London luxury hotspot Harrods says it proudly sells "the most exquisite products from around the world" - including some pricey peaches from Fukushima.
Taylor Swift wrote that Vice President Kamala Harris "is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos."
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl said in a social media post that he plans to be a loving and supportive father to his new daughter.
A Michigan judge on Monday ordered hip-hop mogul Sean "P. Diddy" Combs to pay out a $100 million judgment to a man currently in prison who claimed Combs drugged and sexually assaulted him at an afterparty in 1997.
Oprah Winfrey announces her latest book club selection, "Tell Me Everything" by Elizabeth Strout, which brings back characters from her previous novels including her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "Olive Kitteridge."
Actor James Earl Jones, who voiced iconic characters like Darth Vader, Mufasa and many more, died Monday at the age of 93. Vlad Duthiers looks back on his remarkable career and life.
Can Apple's AirPods make hearing aids cool? Experts say they could help destigmatize hearing loss.
Microsoft is holding a cybersecurity summit Tuesday in the wake of the CrowdStrike software update that caused a global outage in July. Microsoft reportedly plans to address ways the tech industry can improve its security. CBS News cybersecurity contributor Andrew Boyd has more.
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.
Ruling comes on same day EU court enforces whopping $2.7 billion penalty against Apple in long-running antitrust case.
In a product launch Monday, Apple unveiled a slate of new gadgets that feature artificial intelligence. The announcement included details about the new iPhone 16, which is expected to hit U.S. stores in October. CBS News' Danya Bacchus has the details.
Record-high temperatures have hit several areas of California, Arizona and Oregon since Friday, extending the fire season and creating drier conditions that make wildfires spread faster. The Line Fire in Southern California has grown past 21,000 acres, roughly half the size of Washington, D.C. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
The Europa Clipper remains on track for launch Oct. 10 to study Jupiter's icy moon Europa, where a vast ocean lurks beneath an icy crust.
For those who are pregnant, extreme heat isn't just uncomfortable. Studies show it can lead to serious complications for them and their unborn child, including pre-term births, miscarriages and stillbirths, and even increase the likelihood of one of the leading causes of death of pregnant women in the U.S. — homicide. Here's what to know.
Firefighters are battling triple-digit temperatures as they fight Southern California's Line Fire. Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency with thousands evacuating ahead of the blaze. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
The case raises questions about how the person was exposed to the virus. All the previous U.S. infections were among people who worked around cows and poultry.
The U.S. says Ivan Cazarin Molina answers directly to Jalisco cartel leader "El Mencho" who has a $10 million bounty on his head.
Prosecutors claim the mother's blood alcohol level was three times the legal limit when officers found her and her daughter inside a locked SUV.
A neighbor of the man suspected of shooting five people on a Kentucky highway say the man once pointed a loaded AR-style rifle at him and his child.
CBS News Baltimore is dedicated to giving you the most accurate, up-to-date information to keep you and your family safe. This page offers the most recent data on gun violence incidents from the Baltimore Police Department.
A Michigan judge on Monday ordered hip-hop mogul Sean "P. Diddy" Combs to pay out a $100 million judgment to a man currently in prison who claimed Combs drugged and sexually assaulted him at an afterparty in 1997.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched into space with billionaire Jared Isaacman and three crewmates aboard. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest on the mission.
SpaceX launched its Polaris Dawn rocket into orbit Tuesday morning after several failed attempts. If all goes according to plan this time, the four private civilians on board will take part in a a historic space walk that's set for Thursday. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
The Europa Clipper remains on track for launch Oct. 10 to study Jupiter's icy moon Europa, where a vast ocean lurks beneath an icy crust.
The mission features the first non-government spacewalk by billionaire Jared Isaacman and SpaceX crew trainer Sarah Gillis.
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft departed the International Space Station on Friday just after 6 p.m., starting a journey back to Earth without any crew on board. The ship is expected to drop out of orbit and plunge to a landing at White Sands, New Mexico, just after midnight Eastern Time.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, a Republican, speaks with "CBS Mornings" about Tuesday's debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump and how the candidates tackled the key issues.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump had tense and heated exchanges during Tuesday night's presidential debate as they talked about issues including the economy, abortion and IVF access and foreign policy.
A tense night in Philadelphia as Vice President Harris and former President Trump face off in their first presidential debate. Also, stunning scenes of destruction in California, where out of control wildfires are forcing thousands to evacuate. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his British counterpart arrived in Kyiv Wednesday morning for a series of meetings focused on weapons for Ukraine from Western allies. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.
Local officials say more than two dozen people have been killed in Israeli strikes over the West Bank and Gaza over the past 24 hours. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has the latest on the war.