The way it was: Today in history - May 19
Throwback Thursday: A look back at events in history on May 19, including the capture of the Maginot Line, the battle for Hamburger Hill and a Congressional Medal of Honor for James Doolittle
Eye On Photography
Photographer Zhang Yaxin and Madame Mao's model operas
As China marks 50 years since its "Cultural Revolution," a look back at the operas created to extol the virtues of the country's communist ideals
Photos of the week - May 7-13, 2016
The most compelling images from the week's news, May 7-13, 2016
The high price of gold
Photographer Thom Pierce's portraits of South African miners suffering devastating health issues after years of working in South Africa's gold mines
The way it was: Today in history - May 12
Throwback Thursday: A look back at events in history on May 12, including Pope John Paul II assaulted by a knife-wielding Spanish priest and Mick marrying Bianca
National Geographic explores Yellowstone
National Geographic photographers's images of the wonders of America's first national park
Photos of the week - April 30-May 6, 2016
The most compelling images from the week's news, April 30-May 6, 2016
The way it was: Today in history - May 5
Throwback Thursday: A look back at events in history on May 5, including Secretariat winning the Kentucky Derby, Adolf Eichmann on trial and the first American in space
Famed Life photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt
Iconic as well as some of seldom seen images of Life magazine photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt
Photos of the week - April 23-29, 2016
The most compelling images from the week's news, April 23-29, 2016
The way it was: Today in history - April 28
Throwback Thursday: A look back at events in history on April 28, including spy Aldrich Ames sentenced and the iTunes store launched by Apple
The 2016 Audubon Photography Awards
The National Audubon Society announced the winners of its 2016 Photography Awards on April 21, 2016.
Photos of the week - April 9-15, 2016
The most compelling images from the week's news, April 9-15, 2016
"Bowie": Never-before-published photos of the rock icon
A new photography book "Bowie," by celebrated photographer Steve Schapiro, reveals rare photos of the music legend
The way it was: Today in history - April 14
Throwback Thursday: A look back at events in history on April 14, including the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and an iceberg hitting the Titanic
The golden eagle hunters of Mongolia
Palani Mohan's beautiful black and white images capture the special bond between noble Kazakh hunters and the majestic eagles of far-western Mongolia
Photographing the last golden eagle hunters of Mongolia
Photographer Palani Mohan captures strikingly beautiful images of the nomadic hunters in the remote reaches of far-western Mongolia
From war zones to sharks: The versatile work of photographer Ben Lowy
The photojournalist's subjects have ranged from conflict zones and natural disasters to the beauty of nature
Photos of the week - March 26-April 1, 2016
The most compelling images from the week's news, March 26-April 1, 2016
Photos of the week - March 19-25, 2016
The most compelling images from the week's news, March 19-25, 2016
Journalist captures iconic photos of Brussels airport bombings
Moments after the explosions, Ketevan Kardava was in shock -- but captured some now-famous photos with her iPhone
Photos of the week - March 11-18, 2016
The most compelling images from the week's news, March 11-18, 2016
Photos of the week - March 5-11, 2016
The most compelling photos from the week's news, March 5-11, 2016
Photos of the week
The most compelling images from the week's news, February 26-March 4, 2016
Potato photo sells for more than $1 million
Visual artist Kevin Abosch sold the expensive print of a photogenic spud
U.S.
FBI orders field offices to send analysts to Atlanta for election probe
The FBI is asking for analysts to help evaluate thousands of records for a "priority" investigation ordered by FBI Director Kash Patel.
Taxes on Trump's $1.4 billion crypto income could total hundreds of millions
The White House declined to say how much the president paid in taxes on his crypto windfall.
America 500? What the U.S. will look like in another 250 years
From space to healthcare and artificial intelligence, what could the next 250 years of the United States look like?
Remains of WWII pilot killed during spy mission identified after 82 years
U.S. Army Air Forces 1st Lt. Franklin H. McKinney disappeared after leaving China for a spy mission over Thailand in November 1944.
Celeb planners on how MSG could become Taylor Swift's perfect wedding venue
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
Dads of Camp Mystic victims push for safety laws 1 year after floods
The fathers of a camper and a counselor who died last July Fourth after flash floods swept through Camp Mystic in Texas reflect on the tragedy a year later.
Investigation
What a Brooklyn bodega reveals about the craze for an experimental weight-loss drug
It isn't approved by the FDA, but we found an experimental weight-loss drug called retatrutide for sale at a local convenience store.
Employers added 57,000 jobs in June, far below forecasts
June's payroll gains were much lower than the 100,000 new hires that economists had predicted.
Shark attack alerts for cellphones authorized by new federal law
President Trump has signed "Lulu's Law," which requires the FCC to allow emergency alert messages for shark attacks. It was inspired by shark attack survivor Lulu Gribbin.
U.S. designates "Chone Killers" gang a terrorist organization
The gang "has committed numerous attacks targeting civilians, law enforcement officers, and government officials," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
How dialects reveal America's history and hint at what's next
Across the United States, the way you speak is filled with cultural authenticity and central to identity.
Trump Accounts launch July 4. Here's how they work.
People can begin depositing money in the new tax-deferred investment accounts on Saturday, with eligible children receiving a $1,000 government contribution.
FBI investigating legitimacy of Nancy Guthrie ransom notes
The FBI said in a statement Wednesday that some ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance have been "deemed to be extortion attempts without legitimacy," and other "demands may potentially be legitimate and are still being investigated as such."
U.S. takes down Bosnia 2-0 for second-ever World Cup knockout round win
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
EMS was called to Mitch McConnell's home for "unconscious" patient last month
On the same morning Sen. Mitch McConnell was hospitalized last month, EMS personnel went to his home to respond to an unconscious person who appeared to experience "cardiac arrest," according to a dispatch call.
Couples are spending thousands more on weddings. Here's why.
Tariffs, inflation and changing consumer habits are reshaping how much Americans spend to tie the knot.
What is the "buy, borrow, die" tax strategy Gavin Newsom wants to ban?
As a proposed billionaire tax in California moves forward, Gov. Newsom says other approaches are needed, including closing a tax loophole used by the ultra-rich.
Former CIA Director John Brennan sues DOJ, Trump officials over criminal probes
Brennan is seeking a court order to force the preservation of records in the investigations targeting him. His attorneys say he's being "vindictively singled out for investigation."
U.S. says it won't extend key trade deal with Canada and Mexico
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will remain in effect until it expires in 2036, unless the countries strike another deal to extend it.
U.S. helicopter goes down in Arabian Sea, crew member missing, Navy says
The helicopter, which was assigned to the USS George H.W. Bush, is not believed to have been taken down by hostile action, the Navy said.
2 Empire State Building climbers arrested after apparently getting engaged at the top
Two people climbed to the top of New York City's Empire State Building, unfurled a banner, and then apparently got engaged Wednesday afternoon.
Justice Department sues Virginia, California over gun laws
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said "the Constitution is not a suggestion" and that "the Second Amendment is a sacred right belonging to all Americans."
Sony to stop making physical discs for PlayStation starting in 2028
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
Trump takes first trip on Qatari-gifted Air Force One
President Trump is traveling Wednesday to North Dakota in what marks his first trip aboard the new Air Force One, which was gifted to the U.S. by the Qatari government last year.
Woman survives falling 1,500 feet down Mount Shasta
A woman suffered injuries but survived falling 1,500 feet down California's Mount Shasta, which she had attempted to climb, officials said.
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FBI orders field offices to send analysts to Atlanta for election probe
The FBI is asking for analysts to help evaluate thousands of records for a "priority" investigation ordered by FBI Director Kash Patel.
Taxes on Trump's $1.4 billion crypto income could total hundreds of millions
The White House declined to say how much the president paid in taxes on his crypto windfall.
America 500? What the U.S. will look like in another 250 years
From space to healthcare and artificial intelligence, what could the next 250 years of the United States look like?
Remains of WWII pilot killed during spy mission identified after 82 years
U.S. Army Air Forces 1st Lt. Franklin H. McKinney disappeared after leaving China for a spy mission over Thailand in November 1944.
Celeb planners on how MSG could become Taylor Swift's perfect wedding venue
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
MoneyWatch
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Taxes on Trump's $1.4 billion crypto income could total hundreds of millions
The White House declined to say how much the president paid in taxes on his crypto windfall.
StubHub accused of failing to deliver pricey World Cup tickets
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Employers added 57,000 jobs in June, far below forecasts
June's payroll gains were much lower than the 100,000 new hires that economists had predicted.
Trump Accounts launch July 4. Here's how they work.
People can begin depositing money in the new tax-deferred investment accounts on Saturday, with eligible children receiving a $1,000 government contribution.
Couples are spending thousands more on weddings. Here's why.
Tariffs, inflation and changing consumer habits are reshaping how much Americans spend to tie the knot.
Politics
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FBI orders field offices to send analysts to Atlanta for election probe
The FBI is asking for analysts to help evaluate thousands of records for a "priority" investigation ordered by FBI Director Kash Patel.
Taxes on Trump's $1.4 billion crypto income could total hundreds of millions
The White House declined to say how much the president paid in taxes on his crypto windfall.
Shark attack alerts for cellphones authorized by new federal law
President Trump has signed "Lulu's Law," which requires the FCC to allow emergency alert messages for shark attacks. It was inspired by shark attack survivor Lulu Gribbin.
U.S. designates "Chone Killers" gang a terrorist organization
The gang "has committed numerous attacks targeting civilians, law enforcement officers, and government officials," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
EMS was called to Mitch McConnell's home for "unconscious" patient last month
On the same morning Sen. Mitch McConnell was hospitalized last month, EMS personnel went to his home to respond to an unconscious person who appeared to experience "cardiac arrest," according to a dispatch call.
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Why tick season is expected to be worse than normal
The CDC is reporting the highest rate of emergency room visits from tick bites since 2017 in many parts of the U.S.
Investigation
What a Brooklyn bodega reveals about the craze for an experimental weight-loss drug
It isn't approved by the FDA, but we found an experimental weight-loss drug called retatrutide for sale at a local convenience store.
Actor Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
Medicare to help pay for some GLP-1 drugs
Starting Wednesday, Medicare will help pay for some GLP-1 medications for weight loss. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder explains what this means for patients.
New disease threats follow Trump administration's health program cuts
From screwworm to flesh-eating bacteria, mounting public health risks are emerging in the wake of deep cuts to federal health agencies and programs.
World
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Man who sold land for Kushner-backed Albania resort facing criminal probe
A man who sold land for a controversial, Jared Kushner-backed luxury development in Albania is suspected of money laundering and drug trafficking.
Security guard rescued from rubble 8 days after Venezuela earthquakes
Hernan Gil was brought out on a stretcher as elated rescuers cheered and hugged each other. He was loaded into a waiting ambulance and driven away.
Catholic Church excommunicates 6 bishops from ultra-conservative society
The Vatican says bishops from the ultra-conservative Catholic SSPX society were automatically excommunicated after ignoring Pope Leo's plea for unity.
"Once-in-a-generation" expedition launched to survey 2 legendary shipwrecks
Researchers will travel to the bottom of the North Atlantic to survey two legendary shipwrecks, once tied to a pair of iconic 19th-century polar explorers.
Live
U.S.-Iran talks pause for ayatollah's funeral after claims of progress
Negotiations between Iran and the U.S. will pause for a week for the funeral of Iran's slain supreme leader, but Trump, and mediators, say there's been progress.
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StubHub accused of failing to deliver pricey World Cup tickets
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Celeb planners on how MSG could become Taylor Swift's perfect wedding venue
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
Details on Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding
Fans around the world are preparing for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding. Here's what to know before what some are calling the wedding of the century. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
CBS News journalists on Swift-Kelce wedding
Rumors are swirling about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tying the knot at Madison Square Garden. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Gabrielle Ake, self-described Swifties, join "The Takeout" with the latest.
What we know about rumored Swift-Kelce wedding
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding festivities are expected to begin Thursday, sources said. Crews have been spotted at Madison Square Garden in New York City unloading equipment ahead of the July Fourth weekend. Here's what we know so far.
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Technology
Why U.S. initially restricted Anthropic AI models
The Trump administration has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's most advanced artificial intelligence models, Fable and Mythos, after weeks of negotiations over national security concerns. CNET Editor-in-Chief David Katzmaier joins to discuss.
White House lifted AI limits, Anthropic says
Tech giant Anthropic says that the federal government has now removed restrictions from its robust Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models. Axios reporter Madison Mills has more on artificial intelligence regulation.
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.
Sony to stop making physical discs for PlayStation starting in 2028
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
Consumers need protection from AI agents, lawmaker says
Sen. Mark Warner wants to create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and ensure autonomous bots operate like fiduciaries.
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Science
NASA strives to save doomed telescope
NASA is in a race against time as the Swift Observatory telescope in orbit sinks closer to Earth. CBS News consultant William Harwood explains the $30 million salvage operation.
Fossil found in drawer turns out to be first dinosaur bone from Antarctica
Dinosaur fossils are rare to find in Antarctica because of the unforgiving ice caps. But millions of years ago, the region was populated by lush forests.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
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FBI investigating legitimacy of Nancy Guthrie ransom notes
The FBI said in a statement Wednesday that some ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance have been "deemed to be extortion attempts without legitimacy," and other "demands may potentially be legitimate and are still being investigated as such."
NYC building climbers engaged, under arrest
Two people in black masks scaled the Empire State Building, scrambling the New York City Police Department. They call themselves "roof-toppers," or stunt climbers, and they unfurled a banner about world peace before one of them got out a ring and proposed. By the time they got down, they were engaged and under arrest. Tom Hanson reports.
More than 1,000 cases under review after Broadview Six misconduct revelations
More than 1,000 grand jury presentations are under review after charges were dismissed in the "Broadview Six" case due to grand jury abuses and prosecutorial misconduct, Chicago's top federal prosecutor said.
Potential charges for Empire State Building climbers
Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building Wednesday and unfurled a banner before seemingly getting engaged. CBS News law enforcement contributor Rodney Harrison has more on what repercussions the couple could face.
Couple climbs Empire State Building: Details
Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building in New York City on Wednesday, unfurling a banner and appearing to get engaged. CBS News' Tom Hanson and Shanelle Kaul have more.
Space
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NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
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Celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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?
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6/27: CBS Weekend News
High winds and heat are fueling Utah's out-of-control wildfires; Iranian drones target Bahrain after U.S. strikes Iran.
Sizzling July 4th weather forecast ahead
Searing burgers on the grill, sparkling fireworks in the skies and dizzying heat are all expected as Americans in dozens of cities across the U.S. face a triple-digit forecast this 4th of July weekend. Meteorologist Rob Marciano breaks down the weather from Philadelphia.
High security in D.C. ahead of America 250
Law enforcement is preparing for a huge America 250 event in Washington, D.C., on the 4th of July. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has more details on security measures.
U.S. beats Bosnia and Herzegovina
The U.S. beat Bosnia and Herzegovina in their first World Cup knockout round win since 2002 and will move on to play Belgium. But they'll be without star Folarin Balogun, who got a red card early in the second half of the match. Nicole Valdes reports.
Tips to save on your 4th of July barbecue
Stew Leonard Jr., CEO of Stew Leonard's, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to talk grocery prices and swim safety ahead of the July 4th holiday weekend.