Pope OKs new procedures on bishops who botch abuse cases
New procedures seek to answer long-standing demands by survivors of abuse that the Vatican hold bishops accountable
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Is Pope Francis considering retirement?
At a Vatican event, Pope Francis answered a question from a young person about the possibility of stepping down
Pope washes feet of Muslim migrants
"We are all brothers," says pontiff after washing, kissing the feet of Muslim, Orthodox, Hindu and Catholic refugees
Pope Francis makes his debut on Instagram
Pontiff expands presence on social media beyond Twitter account followed by millions
Pope shocked by deadly attack that killed nuns
Vatican says pontiff was "shocked and profoundly saddened" by murderous attack at home for the elderly
Pope Francis touches families separated by U.S.-Mexico border
Undocumented woman tells CBS News she and her husband live just two-and-a-half miles away -- but on opposite sides of the border
Pope Francis takes on immigration policy in cross-border Mass
In his strongest stand yet in solidarity with migrants, Pope Francis celebrated Mass just across the Rio Grande from Texas
Airline: Pope's flight to Mexico hit during arrival
Incident involving plane carrying Francis to Mexico City comes amid increasing concerns from officials around the world
Pope warns young Mexicans not to be lured into drug trade
"Jesus, who gives us hope, would never ask us to be hit men," Pope Francis says during Mass in Morelia, a hotbed of drug violence
Pope in Mexico: "With the devil, there is no dialogue"
Pontiff stops in crime-riddled suburb of Mexico City with murder rate of women so high government issued a special alert there
Pope gives tough love to Mexico's political, church elite
Pope Francis tells bishops they must denounce the "insidious threat" posed by the drug trade, not hide behind their privilege and careers
Pope Francis, Russian Orthodox Patriarch sign unity deal
Pope Francis stopped over in Cuba on Friday, en route to a five-day Mexican visit
5 things to know about Pope Francis' trip to Mexico
History's first Latin American pope is headed to Mexico for a weeklong tour
Pope Francis on Ash Wednesday: "Be more sensitive"
Sacrifice must be done out of authentic love, not to satisfy one's conscience, the pontiff tells the faithful at the start of Lent
Pope Francis alters foot-washing ceremony with a decree
Catholic priests across world told to diversify their chosen subjects for Holy Thursday tradition to better represent their communities
Homeless woman gives birth near Vatican, gets generous offer
Police in Italy say woman gave birth on piece of cardboard near St. Peter's Square
Pope Francis clears Mother Teresa's path to sainthood
Vatican says Francis has officially decreed that world famous nun who died in 1997 was responsible for a 2nd miracle
As pope turns 79, conservative backlash mounts
Pope Francis has swept into the Vatican hell-bent on a reform agenda, rocking a boat in the process that has sailed for centuries
Pope opens door on "Extraordinary" year of forgiveness
Symbolically stepping through a huge ornate door at Vatican, Francis ushers in year for Catholics everywhere to seek official indulgence for their sins
Pope urges Catholics to follow zeal of Ugandan martyrs
Pontiff honors Ugandan Christians who were burned alive a century ago after refusing to renounce their faith
Pope urges Kenyans to work for "reconciliation and peace"
Francis brushes aside security concerns at start of six-day pilgrimage to Africa
Vatican hands down indictments in leaks about scandal
Journalists, high-ranking monsignor among those indicted in latest scandal involving leaked documents that informed two books
Pope brushes "Vatileaks" aside, sticks to reform agenda
Lunching with Florence's poor to drive his point home, Pope Francis asks God to protect Church from "power, image and money"
Will Vatican leaks reveal pope's battle for reform?
Sneak peak at book at center of scandal involving 2 members of Vatican committee tasked with cleaning up Church admin
Vatican arrests 2 for betraying "pope's trust"
Priest and a laywoman held for alleged leaking of secret documents before books touting Vatican misdeeds come out
World
Europeans reeling from Trump threat to impose tariffs on 8 countries
Europeans were reeling Sunday from President Trump's announcement that eight countries will face a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland.
U.S. strike kills Al-Qaeda affiliate leader linked to ambush in Syria
U.S. Central Command, which oversees U.S. military operations in the Middle East, conducted the strike on Jan. 16, killing Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, authorities said.
Man takes historic ski down Mount Everest's North Face
Elite mountaineer Jim Morrison, fueled by a promise he made to his deceased partner, ascended and then skied down Mount Everest's treacherous North Face.
Trump announces U.S. delegation to the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan
The Olympic Winter Games in Milan are scheduled to open on February 6, 2026.
Israel objects to U.S. announcement on Gaza reconstruction committee
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said in a statement that the Gaza executive committee was "not coordinated with Israel and is contrary to its policy."
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Man on FBI's "Top 10 Most Wanted" list to be extradited from Mexico, sources say
The FBI plans to extradite Alejandro Rosales Castillo, 27, who was wanted for the killing of a co-worker in 2016.
Trump says he will impose tariffs on countries that oppose Greenland plan
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
Indonesian rescuers find body, wreckage after passenger aircraft goes missing
The aircraft lost contact with ground control while approaching a mountainous region.
Lawmakers says Greenland should be viewed as U.S. ally, "not as an asset"
A bipartisan U.S. Congressional delegation's comments in Denmark contrasted with those emanating from the White House.
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America at 250 – and a reckoning for President Trump
In this landmark year for American democracy, historian Lindsay Chervinsky, Washington Post columnist George F. Will, and Atlantic staff writer Vivian Salama talk about what the second year of Trump's presidency may mean for America's future.
Trump endorses possible primary challenger to Sen. Bill Cassidy
President Trump pledged to back GOP Rep. Julia Letlow if she launches a bid in the Louisiana Senate race.
CBS News poll finds more Americans say ICE being too tough
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Will a woman's final moments, caught on tape, help prove she was murdered?
Bruno Rocuba claims a freak accident while handling his gun caused the death of his wife, Melissa Rocuba. He was not arrested or charged with any crime. Years later, investigators uncover disturbing new evidence that challenges what really happened that night in their Pennsylvania bedroom.
Investigators say jealousy was a motive in murder of Texas teen
Matthew Edgar, who claimed to have no memory of how his ex-girlfriend was killed, was convicted of Livye Lewis' murder while on the run from authorities in Texas.
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Here are the hurdles Trump faces in his push for low interest rates and a friendly Fed
As the president prepares to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, he's made no secret of his goal for lower interest rates — but there are a few political roadblocks in the way.
Education Department delays wage garnishment plan for defaulted student loans
The Trump administration is delaying its plans to withhold pay from student loan borrowers who default on their payments, backing off a measure that threatened to deliver a financial blow to millions of Americans.
Venezuelan oil is coming to the U.S. What will it mean for gas prices?
The Trump administration says it has completed the first sale of Venezuelan oil to the U.S. Will it mean lower prices at the pump?
OpenAI to start testing ads on ChatGPT in the coming weeks
The ads will appear at the bottom of the chat window on the free and low-subscription versions of ChatGPT, OpenAI said Friday in a blog post.
Weight loss drugs could save airlines money on fuel as Americans shed pounds
As obesity rates among Americans drop and weight loss drugs lead to a slimmer society, airlines could save on fuel costs, according to a recent analysis.
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Europeans reeling from Trump threat to impose tariffs on 8 countries
Europeans were reeling Sunday from President Trump's announcement that eight countries will face a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland.
America at 250 – and a reckoning for President Trump
In this landmark year for American democracy, historian Lindsay Chervinsky, Washington Post columnist George F. Will, and Atlantic staff writer Vivian Salama talk about what the second year of Trump's presidency may mean for America's future.
Trump endorses possible primary challenger to Sen. Bill Cassidy
President Trump pledged to back GOP Rep. Julia Letlow if she launches a bid in the Louisiana Senate race.
CBS News poll finds more Americans say ICE being too tough
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
CBS News poll: One year in, Americans call for more inflation focus from Trump
Most Republicans feel Trump has done more than expected, while others have views that are more mixed.
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Tylenol not linked to autism, new study shows
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
Woman gets her life back after rare transplant: "Prepared for the worst"
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
Study finds no link between Tylenol and autism
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
New study: Tylenol in pregnancy is not linked to autism or ADHD
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
ACA enrollment ends today in most states, as tax credit fix stalls
Some Americans are dropping their Affordable Care Act health plans after tax subsidies lapsed and their premiums spiked.
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Europeans reeling from Trump threat to impose tariffs on 8 countries
Europeans were reeling Sunday from President Trump's announcement that eight countries will face a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland.
U.S. strike kills Al-Qaeda affiliate leader linked to ambush in Syria
U.S. Central Command, which oversees U.S. military operations in the Middle East, conducted the strike on Jan. 16, killing Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, authorities said.
Man takes historic ski down Mount Everest's North Face
Elite mountaineer Jim Morrison, fueled by a promise he made to his deceased partner, ascended and then skied down Mount Everest's treacherous North Face.
Trump announces U.S. delegation to the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan
The Olympic Winter Games in Milan are scheduled to open on February 6, 2026.
Israel objects to U.S. announcement on Gaza reconstruction committee
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said in a statement that the Gaza executive committee was "not coordinated with Israel and is contrary to its policy."
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Whitney performs "Won't You Speak Your Mind"
Whitney formed in Chicago more than a decade ago, gaining popularity for their blend of classic indie and '70s soft rock. Their latest album, "Small Talk," draws on that throwback sound with a modern twist. Here's Whitney performing "Won't You Speak Your Mind."
Whitney performs "Dandelions"
Whitney formed in Chicago more than a decade ago, gaining popularity for their blend of classic indie and '70s soft rock. Their latest album, "Small Talk," draws on that throwback sound with a modern twist. Here's Whitney performing "Dandelions."
Whitney performs "Back to the Wind"
Whitney formed in Chicago more than a decade ago, gaining popularity for their blend of classic indie and '70s soft rock. Their latest album, "Small Talk," draws on that throwback sound with a modern twist. Here's Whitney performing "Back to the Wind."
Roger Federer celebrates career at Australian Open kick-off
Federer played exhibition doubles matches with past champions Andre Agassi and Ash Barty.
Alicia Keys on "Hell's Kitchen" success
In an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings," Alicia Keys reflects on "Hell's Kitchen's" Broadway run ending after nearly two years of sold-out performances. The musical is inspired by Keys' own experiences and will continue its national tour. She speaks about the decision for it to leave Broadway and how she has found a healthy relationship with success.
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Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Palantir develops app to help ICE: 404 Media
A new investigative report by 404 Media says ICE agents have a new high-tech way to zero in on neighborhoods to raid. The report says it's an app called Elite, powered by Palantir. Joseph Cox, an investigative journalist at 404 Media, discusses his reporting on CBS News.
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.
OpenAI to start testing ads on ChatGPT in the coming weeks
The ads will appear at the bottom of the chat window on the free and low-subscription versions of ChatGPT, OpenAI said Friday in a blog post.
Mother of Musk child sues over deepfake images
Elon Musk is facing a lawsuit from Ashley St. Clair, with whom he shares a child, over deepfakes of her undressed made by his AI chatbot Grok. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
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Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Dogs can learn by eavesdropping: study
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
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.
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Will a woman's final moments, caught on tape, help prove she was murdered?
Bruno Rocuba claims a freak accident while handling his gun caused the death of his wife, Melissa Rocuba. He was not arrested or charged with any crime. Years later, investigators uncover disturbing new evidence that challenges what really happened that night in their Pennsylvania bedroom.
Investigators say jealousy was a motive in murder of Texas teen
Matthew Edgar, who claimed to have no memory of how his ex-girlfriend was killed, was convicted of Livye Lewis' murder while on the run from authorities in Texas.
Couple probed for child abuse had more surrogate babies
This past July, police in California raided the home of Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang over allegations of possible child abuse. The couple's 21 children, mostly surrogate-born, were taken into state custody as an investigation began. In the months since their arrest and release, the couple has had at least five more surrogate-born babies. The couple is now fighting for custody of all of their children and is suing some of their surrogates in the process. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Robinson attorneys trying to disqualify prosecutor
Lawyers for the man accused of killing Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk are trying to disqualify one of the prosecutors on the case. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
ICE holding about 73,000 people, data shows
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is holding about 73,000 people facing deportation, a new record high, according to data. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
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NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
NASA hauls Artemis II moon rocket to launch pad for February flight
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA begins Artemis II rollout to launchpad
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
NASA moon rocket ready for trip to launch pad
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
Countdown to new lunar mission
NASA says it could be just weeks away from launching astronauts on a flight around the moon for the first time in more than half a century. Final preparations are underway at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where the Artemis II moon rocket is expected to roll out to the launch pad on Saturday.
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Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
A reckoning for Trump as he begins Year Two
One year into President Donald Trump's second term in office (which in recent days has seen military incursions in Venezuela, a Justice Department investigation of the chairman of the Federal Reserve, and the fatal shooting of a woman in Minneapolis by an ICE agent), "Sunday Morning" national correspondent Robert Costa talks with Lindsay Chervinsky, executive director of the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon; Washington Post columnist George F. Will; and Atlantic staff writer Vivian Salama, about what this coming year – the 250th since the colonies declared their independence – will mean for America's future.
"Hail to Indiana!"
On Monday night the Miami Hurricanes take on the Indiana Hoosiers in the highly-anticipated national college football championship game – and Jane Pauley, a fifth-generation Hoosier on both sides, will be watching. She reflects on Indiana University's come-from-behind underdog story, from holding the NCAA Division I record for most losses, to this year's 15-0 record – IU's first perfect season in 139 years – and fondly remembers the school anthem, "Hail to Old IU."
Web extra: "Hail to Old IU"
The Indiana University Marching Hundred perform their school song, "Hail to Old IU." Gloriana, Frangipana!
Melissa Rocuba's Final Moments
A woman dies after an "accidental" shooting in her bedroom. Eight years later, surveillance video upends the case. "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.