Remembering Eisenhower as a "warrior for peace"
A visit to the newly-renovated Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum & Boyhood Home in Kansas recalls the 34th president as a "warrior for peace"
American Wonders
An exclusive look inside the restored Washington Monument
It was closed for about ten years because of earthquake damage, but this week the Washington Monument will reopen to the public. Only on "CBS This Morning," our cameras were allowed up for a special first look
Inside Sequoia National Park, home of the world's largest tree
"Just by looking at 'em, you almost feel like you're around something that's prehistoric"
Revitalizing a Detroit neighborhood with objects left behind
The Heidelberg Project now attracts an estimated 200,000 visitors a year
Exploring the "rich history" of America's largest underground lake
Deep in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, about 50 miles south of Knoxville, Tennessee, sits an wonder 140 feet below ground: the largest underground lake in America
Historic train takes passengers stargazing in the Great Basin Desert
"You just kinda let the sky do the talking for ya," a park ranger said. "You don't have to do much for it because once you see it, you see it"
N.D. man creates roadside sculpture gallery to attract tourists
Along an isolated stretch of road is an outdoor folk art gallery where sculptor Gary Greff has erected some of the largest scrap-metal sculptures in the world
American Wonders: California's glowing "Field of Light"
More than 58,000 solar-powered spheres now shimmer in Paso Robles' fields
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Ex-NFL receiver Jordan Shipley severely burned in accident on ranch
Jordan Shipley is in critical but stable condition after sustaining severe burns in an accident at his ranch near Burnet, Texas, his family said.
RFK Jr. announces new dietary guidelines. Here's what to know.
The new dietary guidelines recommend limits on added sugars and mention gut health. Here's what to know.
Johnson says State of the Union tentatively set for Feb. 24
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday that he expects the State of the Union will take place on Feb. 24, though the date does not appear to be set in stone and has not been officially scheduled.
Day care targeted in Nick Shirley video is now closed, records show
A Minneapolis day care featured in a right-wing YouTuber's video about alleged fraud in Minnesota is now closed, according to state records.
Steve Jobs' childhood belongings, early Apple products up for auction
A collection of Steve Jobs' earliest Apple products and personal memorabilia are up for auction to mark the tech company's 50th anniversary.
Watch Live: White House announces new dietary guidelines for U.S.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called it "the most significant reset of federal nutrition policy in history."
Judge orders Lindsey Halligan to explain why she keeps using U.S. attorney title
A federal judge in November found that Lindsey Halligan had been invalidly appointed interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York.
Nick Reiner to be arraigned in the murders of his parents
Rob and Michele Singer Reiner were found dead in their Los Angeles home in December. Their son Nick Reiner is facing murder charges.
The CDC just sidelined these childhood vaccines. Here's what they prevent.
Six routine vaccines that have safeguarded millions from serious diseases are no longer being recommended for all children by the CDC.
U.S. military seizes 2 oil tankers linked to Venezuela
The U.S. carried out operations Wednesday to seize the oil tankers Marinera and Sophia, officials announced.
Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount Skydance's latest hostile bid
Warner Bros. Discovery's board again urged shareholders to reject Paramount Skydance's offer, calling it inferior to Netflix's bid
Watch Live: House Oversight Committee holds hearing on Minnesota fraud
The House Oversight Committee is holding a hearing on a series of multimillion-dollar pandemic fraud schemes in Minnesota, with testimony from state lawmakers.
Pilot who landed jet after panel blew out says Boeing unfairly blamed him
Captain Brandon Fisher was commended for helping ensure none of the 177 people aboard flight 1282 were killed when the blowout happened in January 2024.
Judge letting high school gunman be resentenced, potentially freeing him
A judge granted a request for resentencing by Charles Williams, the gunman in a deadly 2001 shooting at a San Diego high school, potentially allowing him to be freed after 23 years in prison.
Families of Uvalde shooting victims seek accountability as trial begins
Adrian Gonzales, a former Uvalde schools officer, is accused of failing to act during the May 24, 2022, attack.
Noem says she's "focused on policing the streets, not policing President Trump's words"
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem has deployed 2,000 agents to the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul to conduct immigration raids and assist in the widening fraud investigation.
Detained Americans are used as "trading chips," Marine imprisoned under Maduro says
Matthew Heath, a corporal in the Corps from 1999 until 2003, says Maduro detained Americans to be used as "trading chips" and a policy tool.
Aldrich Ames, CIA officer convicted of spying for Russia, dies at age 84
Aldrich Ames was a counterintelligence officer for the CIA who spied for the Soviet Union and later Russia.
Brown University shooter confesses in videos, says attack was planned for a long time
According to transcripts released by authorities from a series of recorded videos, the gunman did not reveal a motive for the killings.
Fliers left stranded after Venezuela strikes. Can travel insurance help?
Travel insurance won't help most people whose flights were disrupted by the turmoil in Venezuela. Here's what such policies do cover.
White House discussing "range of options" for acquiring Greenland, Leavitt says
President Trump wants the matter settled before the end of his term, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
New study urges flyers to avoid tap water, coffee and tea on aircraft
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
How to file a refund claim in Amazon's $2.5 billion FTC settlement
Eligible Amazon customers can now request a refund from a settlement over allegations of deceptive Prime enrollment practices.
Is your state raising its minimum wage in 2026? Here's the list.
Almost two dozen states are expected to boost their minimum wage at some point in 2026.
Gas prices this year could be the lowest since 2020
U.S. drivers are likely to see lower prices at the pump this year amid lower global oil prices and strong crude production.
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Ex-NFL receiver Jordan Shipley severely burned in accident on ranch
Jordan Shipley is in critical but stable condition after sustaining severe burns in an accident at his ranch near Burnet, Texas, his family said.
RFK Jr. announces new dietary guidelines. Here's what to know.
The new dietary guidelines recommend limits on added sugars and mention gut health. Here's what to know.
Johnson says State of the Union tentatively set for Feb. 24
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday that he expects the State of the Union will take place on Feb. 24, though the date does not appear to be set in stone and has not been officially scheduled.
Day care targeted in Nick Shirley video is now closed, records show
A Minneapolis day care featured in a right-wing YouTuber's video about alleged fraud in Minnesota is now closed, according to state records.
Steve Jobs' childhood belongings, early Apple products up for auction
A collection of Steve Jobs' earliest Apple products and personal memorabilia are up for auction to mark the tech company's 50th anniversary.
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Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount Skydance's latest hostile bid
Warner Bros. Discovery's board again urged shareholders to reject Paramount Skydance's offer, calling it inferior to Netflix's bid
Pilot who landed jet after panel blew out says Boeing unfairly blamed him
Captain Brandon Fisher was commended for helping ensure none of the 177 people aboard flight 1282 were killed when the blowout happened in January 2024.
Fliers left stranded after Venezuela strikes. Can travel insurance help?
Travel insurance won't help most people whose flights were disrupted by the turmoil in Venezuela. Here's what such policies do cover.
New study urges flyers to avoid tap water, coffee and tea on aircraft
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
How to file a refund claim in Amazon's $2.5 billion FTC settlement
Eligible Amazon customers can now request a refund from a settlement over allegations of deceptive Prime enrollment practices.
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Johnson says State of the Union tentatively set for Feb. 24
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday that he expects the State of the Union will take place on Feb. 24, though the date does not appear to be set in stone and has not been officially scheduled.
Rand Paul says military action in Greenland "won't happen under my watch"
Sen. Rand Paul says he opposes military action in Greenland as the White House says it is exploring all options for the territory, including military action.
Watch Live: White House announces new dietary guidelines for U.S.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called it "the most significant reset of federal nutrition policy in history."
Judge orders Lindsey Halligan to explain why she keeps using U.S. attorney title
A federal judge in November found that Lindsey Halligan had been invalidly appointed interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York.
U.S. military seizes 2 oil tankers linked to Venezuela
The U.S. carried out operations Wednesday to seize the oil tankers Marinera and Sophia, officials announced.
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RFK Jr. announces new dietary guidelines. Here's what to know.
The new dietary guidelines recommend limits on added sugars and mention gut health. Here's what to know.
Concerns with drinking water on some airlines
A new study found potential health concerns with the drinking water on some airlines where you might order coffee or tea. The review was of airplane drinking water stored in onboard tanks, not bottled products. Of the 10 major airlines, Delta scored best, while JetBlue and American were the bottom two carriers.
The CDC just sidelined these childhood vaccines. Here's what they prevent.
Six routine vaccines that have safeguarded millions from serious diseases are no longer being recommended for all children by the CDC.
Flu cases surge across U.S.
There have been at least 11 million cases of the flu so far this season. As cases climb, doctor visits for the flu have hit their highest level in almost three decades, the CDC says. Skyler Henry reports.
New study urges flyers to avoid tap water, coffee and tea on aircraft
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
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Rand Paul says military action in Greenland "won't happen under my watch"
Sen. Rand Paul says he opposes military action in Greenland as the White House says it is exploring all options for the territory, including military action.
Iran leans into anti-Western bluster as it grapples with deadly protests
Iran says it has hanged a man who spied for Israel and is ready for a new military confrontation as it struggles to tamp down domestic unrest.
U.S. military seizes 2 oil tankers linked to Venezuela
The U.S. carried out operations Wednesday to seize the oil tankers Marinera and Sophia, officials announced.
Brigitte Bardot's funeral draws hundreds to pay respects in Saint-Tropez
The funeral for Brigitte Bardot was private, but hundreds poured into the streets of Saint-Tropez to pay their respects to an icon of the 1960s silver screen.
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U.S. seizes tankers as Trump's Venezuela strategy draws scrutiny from Congress
The U.S. carried out operations Wednesday to seize two Venezuela-linked tankers as Trump administration officials prepared to brief all senators on Venezuela.
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Sophie Turner talks new thriller "Steal"
"Game of Thrones" star Sophie Turner is starring in a new thriller series called "Steal." She plays Zara, who works at a London pension fund investment company when thieves force her to help them steal billions of dollars. She talks to CBS Mornings about the series, how she prepared for the role and rising to fame in "Game of Thrones."
Brigitte Bardot's funeral draws hundreds to pay respects in Saint-Tropez
The funeral for Brigitte Bardot was private, but hundreds poured into the streets of Saint-Tropez to pay their respects to an icon of the 1960s silver screen.
Nikki Glaser returning to host Golden Globes with "different approach"
Nikki Glaser is hosting the Golden Globes for a second time and told CBS Mornings about the challenges of picking the perfect jokes.
From the archives: Pioneering dancer Carmen de Lavallade
Dancer, choreographer, actress and teacher Carmen de Lavallade, one of the pioneers of American modern dance, and the first prima ballerina of Creole descent to perform at New York's Metropolitan Opera, died on Dec. 29, 2025 at age 94. In this Dec. 3, 2017 "Sunday Morning" report, de Lavallade talked with Rita Braver about her artistic journey (including her collaborations with Alvin Ailey and future husband Geoffrey Holder), and her decision to boycott a 2017 Kennedy Center Honorees reception following President Trump's remarks about White nationalists who marched in Charlottesville, Va.
Nikki Glaser on hosting Golden Globes
Comedian Nikki Glaser was the first woman to host the Golden Globes solo last year. She's returning to host the awards show again on Sunday. Glaser speaks to "CBS Mornings" about her preparation for the show.
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AI renewing some Utah prescriptions: Politico
In Utah, artificial intelligence can now renew some prescriptions. A Politico exclusive says the pilot program will "test how far patients and regulators are willing to trust AI in medicine." Yasmin Khorram, economic policy reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss her reporting.
Laundry-folding robot debuts at CES 2026
Technology leaders are gathering in Las Vegas for CES, one of the industry's biggest conferences of the year. CNET editor at large Bridget Carey joins CBS News with a firsthand look at the new gadgets on display.
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.
Nvidia announces "Vera Rubin" AI platform
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced the new "Vera Rubin" AI platform at CES on Monday. CNET reporter David Katzmaier joins CBS News to discuss.
Nvidia unveils new "revolutionary" AI tech
Artificial intelligence technology giant Nvidia announced a new endeavor that it says will be revolutionary. Emily Bary, MarketWatch's assistant managing editor, joins CBS News with more.
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The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
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Mental health could impact Nick Reiner's case
Nick Reiner, the son of Rob and Michele Reiner, is set to be arraigned Wednesday in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. It comes as details emerge about his time in custody and how his mental health history could play a role in his case. Matt Gutman reports.
Trial for ex-Uvalde school officer begins
The trial has begun for the first officer tried in the deadly school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Adrian Gonzales pleaded not guilty to charges of abandoning or endangering a child. Prosecutors claim he failed to engage the gunman as 77 minutes went by before law enforcement confronted the shooter.
Nick Reiner to be arraigned in the murders of his parents
Rob and Michele Singer Reiner were found dead in their Los Angeles home in December. Their son Nick Reiner is facing murder charges.
White House tries to rewrite Jan. 6 history
The White House launched a website five years after the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riots that appears to rewrite the facts of what occurred in Washington, D.C. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
Judge letting high school gunman be resentenced, potentially freeing him
A judge granted a request for resentencing by Charles Williams, the gunman in a deadly 2001 shooting at a San Diego high school, potentially allowing him to be freed after 23 years in prison.
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Astronomers discover never-before-seen celestial object: "Cloud 9"
The hydrogen cloud is a remnant of the universe's early formation, NASA said in a news release.
NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
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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.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Anti-government protests in Iran turn deadly
Iranians continue to protest the current government amid economic fears. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports as the manifestations enter a second week.
Officials on multiple oil tanker seizures
The U.S. military carried out operations to seize two oil tankers linked to Venezuela on Wednesday, one in the North Atlantic and one in the Caribbean, officials said. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata, Weijia Jiang and Ramy Inocencio have the latest.
Warner Bros. Discovery rejects takeover bid
Warner Bros. Discovery has rejected the latest hostile takeover bid from Paramount Skydance, the parent company of CBS News. Sabrina Escobar, a reporter for Barron's, joins with more.
Sen. Rand Paul on Venezuela operation
Sen. Rand Paul, a Kentucky Republican, spoke to CBS Mornings about Congress' role following the U.S. operation in Venezuela. He also addressed the Trump administration's comments on Greenland. When asked about the U.S. possibly using military force, he said, "it won't happen under my watch. I will do everything to stop any kind of military takeover of Greenland."
Exploring the world of silent retreats
On the final installment of "The State of Spirituality with Lisa Ling," CBS Mornings heads to Northern California, where people seeking a break from the loud world go to be in silence for eight days.