LGBTQ love: Couples share their stories for Pride Month
From overcoming legal boundaries to finding acceptance in their families, LGBTQ couples and allies share their stories of love.
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Growing concern over "Rainbow Capitalism"
Many companies are transforming their brands to show support for the LGBTQ+ community. But their political contributions appear to tell a different story. Sheila Krumholz, an administrator for OpenSecrets, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more.
50-plus years of LGBT Pride parades
The year 1970 marked what many historians consider the first gay pride parades in America.
Biden marks Pride Month with speech, names Pulse a memorial
Biden is expected to announce Jessica Stern as the U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons.
Parents share pride for LGBTQ+ children
Pride celebrations have been popping up all over the country during the month of June—commemorating the fight for LGBTQ+ equality. In their own words, parents of LGBTQ+ kids and adults tell “CBS This Morning” about their own acceptance journeys and why they are proud of their children.
Facebook group helps dads navigate raising their LGBTQ kids
"Dragon Dads" has more than 1,000 members across the country. Armstrong said they primarily have "strong presences in the South, in some of the little bit more conservative faith communities."
Carl Nassib's NFL jersey a top seller after he says he's gay
Las Vegas Raider's No. 94 shirt is No. 1 after defensive end makes history as first openly gay active player in the NFL.
Joe Biden says he's "so proud" of pro athletes for coming out
"Because of you, countless kids around the world are seeing themselves in a new light today," the president said.
Poll: Most Americans say LGBTQ discrimination still exists
Nearly 8 in 10 Americans say the last 50 years have brought progress in ending discrimination against LGBTQ people.
Rainbow flag ruled too "political" for Germany-Hungary soccer game
Munich wanted to light up its sports stadium with a rainbow in support of LGBTQ+ people, right after Hungary passed a law banning "promotion" of homosexuality to minors.
Carl Nassib becomes first active NFL player to come out as gay
"I've been meaning to do this for a while now but I finally feel comfortable enough to get it off my chest," Nassib said Monday.
Couple fights for same-sex marriage in India
"If we win, that means 1.2 billion people in the entire world would suddenly live in a country with marriage equality," Parag Mehta told CBS News.
Meet the mother-son TikTok stars shattering gender norms
Their videos of 5-year-old Brody dancing, wearing dresses and happily chatting with his parents have garnered millions of fans on TikTok and Instagram.
Former college swimmer on trans representation
Bailar is using his platform to fight back against rising anti-trans legislation.
Pride lifeguard tower rebuilt
After the original Pride lifeguard tower in Long Beach, California, was destroyed in a fire, it has been rebuilt just in time for Pride Month. CBS Los Angeles has the details.
Senate could expand LGBTQ protections with Equality Act
Although the House has passed the bill, it is uncertain whether enough Republicans will support it in the Senate.
Rainbow lights on Florida bridge turned back on
The lights were changed to blue one day after the Pride Month display began.
New book tells history of same-sex marriage
A new book charts the rise of the marriage-equality movement. "The Engagement: America's Quarter-Century Struggle Over Same-Sex Marriage" is about the decades of activism that ultimately led to the Supreme Court's 2015 decision to legalize same-sex unions. Author Sasha Issenberg joins CBSN AM to discuss his book.
Gay couple's love story grows with triplets
Growing up gay and Mormon, Sean and Jake Taylor-Baumann didn't know what the future held for them. But after meeting each other, the two realized they could have it all and even more. Caitlin O'Kane has more, with The Uplift.
Same-sex marriage sees record-high support in U.S., poll finds
Seventy percent of Americans said they support same-sex marriage, which is the largest percentage since the survey's creation in 1996.
Texas bakery sells out of inventory after facing Pride backlash
Confections in Lufkin, Texas sold its entire inventory and received support from across the U.S.
Edith Surreal discusses wrestling and her transition
Edith Surreal is part of a growing LGBT professional wrestling scene. She launched her career in 2018, and came out as transgender in 2020. Edith joins CBSN's Lana Zak to share her experience as a trans wrestler. See more at cbsnews.com/pride
New York is ranked top state for LGBTQ+ inclusivity
South Carolina is the least LGBTQ-friendly of all the states, according to Out Leadership's annual business climate index.
DeSantis signs trans athlete act on first day of Pride Month
The law states women and girls must play on the sport teams of the "biological sex" on their birth certificate. So, a transgender girl cannot play on a girls' team.
GLAAD president and CEO discusses transgender athlete bill in Florida
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a controversial bill into law banning transgender girls and women from playing on female sports teams. The Fairness in Women's Sports Act will go into effect July 1. The governor argues that it will protect "fairness and integrity of women's athletics." Florida is now the ninth state to have such a law on the books. GLAAD president and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis joins CBSN's Lana Zak with her perspective.
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Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Coca-Cola resumes Fairlife milk production after ransomware attack
Coca-Cola restarts production of Fairlife brand milk after a ransomware attack forced it to halt operations at several factories.
Cracker Barrel CEO who oversaw controversial logo redesign to step down
Masino will be replaced on Aug. 10 by David Deno, most recently the CEO of Bloomin' Brands.
Oil prices tumble, stock set to rise amid pause in U.S.-Iran fighting
Stock futures rose and crude fell after U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz told "Face the Nation" that a pause in U.S.-Iran fighting aims to give diplomacy time to work.
Remains found by kayakers identified as woman missing since 1985
Human remains found in a Florida canal two years ago have been identified as those of a woman who vanished in 1985, police said.
Video appears to show person kicking sea lion: "Disgusting act"
The video appears to show a person throwing kicks at the sea lion at La Jolla Cove as at least one other person can be heard laughing in the background.
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GOP targeted progressive dark money. That could boomerang on Trump.
The Trump-linked group Freedom 250 staged America's birthday with tens of millions that it is not required to disclose.
Cyclospora boosts fears that deadlier foodborne outbreaks are ahead
Food safety experts say cuts to the public health system hobbled the response — and that the next outbreak could be much worse.
3 killed, 4 wounded in shooting near Seattle's Space Needle, officials say
Three people were killed and four others wounded in a shooting during a food festival at the Seattle Center near the Space Needle, police said. A suspect was in custody and another was being sought, they said.
Colorado River reservoirs hit record lows as government threatens major cuts
It's a moment of reckoning in the drought-stricken West as seven states can't agree on how to share the rapidly shrinking water supply.
Emotional ceremony for 3 inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Pentagon lists 4 killed in Iran war under "Overseas Operations Casualties"
Four U.S. service members who were listed in a Pentagon casualties database as having died during the Iran war are now listed as "Overseas Operations Casualties."
North Carolina woman missing in Grenada as husband heads to join search
Elizabeth "Liz" Waddell was last seen at Grand Anse Beach on Wednesday, July 22, the Royal Grenada Police Force said on social media.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 26, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Bernie Sanders and U.N. ambassador Mike Waltz join Margaret Brennan.
Sanders says polls show voters want change in midterm elections
Senator Bernie Sanders said the major obstacle progressive candidates are facing in the midterm elections is massive spending in key races by the "billionaire class."
U.S. appeals court upholds ruling blocking Trump's order on mail-in voting
A federal appeals court has upheld a judge's ruling that halted President Trump's efforts to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot.
How Trump admin cuts have compromised food safety
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
Home, not alone: Helping aging seniors in rural America
Health risks associated with loneliness and social isolation are more common among the aging population of rural America. In North Dakota, the program Aging in Community aims to build connections among neighbors to help isolated rural seniors.
CBS News poll finds many changing their eating habits amid cyclospora outbreak
Nearly as many Americans are following news about the cyclospora parasite as they are the conflict with Iran.
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ICE to target Haitians as Temporary Protected Status is set to end, sources say
The plans include arresting migrants in Ohio and quickly putting them on deportation flights to crisis-stricken Haiti, the internal documents indicate.
Family's battle for justice has impacted victims' rights
The 1979 murder of 18-year-old California college freshman Catina Salarno changed the course of her family's lives—sparking a decades-long battle to keep her killer in prison.
Inside a family's fight to keep teen daughter's killers in prison
Justine Vanderschoot was 17 when she was brutally murdered by her boyfriend and his roommate in Placer County, California. More than 20 years later, her family continues to fight for justice.
Cyclospora outbreak dubbed "lettuce-gate" as health concerns spread across U.S.
Americans say they aren't convinced the cyclospora outbreak is under control as confirmed cases near 2,000.
4th firefighter dies from burn injuries battling Colorado's Knowles wildfire
Nathan Matthews, 43, of Lincoln, Nebraska, died from injuries sustained while battling the blaze, the Department of the Interior said.
Man, 83, who went missing near Grand Canyon rescued after overnight search
Multiple teams worked to find and rescue Gerald Guinn, 83, after he disappeared during a hike near the Grand Canyon.
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Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Coca-Cola resumes Fairlife milk production after ransomware attack
Coca-Cola restarts production of Fairlife brand milk after a ransomware attack forced it to halt operations at several factories.
Cracker Barrel CEO who oversaw controversial logo redesign to step down
Masino will be replaced on Aug. 10 by David Deno, most recently the CEO of Bloomin' Brands.
Oil prices tumble, stock set to rise amid pause in U.S.-Iran fighting
Stock futures rose and crude fell after U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz told "Face the Nation" that a pause in U.S.-Iran fighting aims to give diplomacy time to work.
Remains found by kayakers identified as woman missing since 1985
Human remains found in a Florida canal two years ago have been identified as those of a woman who vanished in 1985, police said.
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Coca-Cola resumes Fairlife milk production after ransomware attack
Coca-Cola restarts production of Fairlife brand milk after a ransomware attack forced it to halt operations at several factories.
Cracker Barrel CEO who oversaw controversial logo redesign to step down
Masino will be replaced on Aug. 10 by David Deno, most recently the CEO of Bloomin' Brands.
Oil prices tumble, stock set to rise amid pause in U.S.-Iran fighting
Stock futures rose and crude fell after U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz told "Face the Nation" that a pause in U.S.-Iran fighting aims to give diplomacy time to work.
Paramount to delay Warner Bros. merger until as late as June 2027
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Trump says U.S. to investigate EU trade practices over tech company fines
President Trump accused the European Union of "robbing" American companies and taxpayers.
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GOP targeted progressive dark money. That could boomerang on Trump.
The Trump-linked group Freedom 250 staged America's birthday with tens of millions that it is not required to disclose.
Pentagon lists 4 killed in Iran war under "Overseas Operations Casualties"
Four U.S. service members who were listed in a Pentagon casualties database as having died during the Iran war are now listed as "Overseas Operations Casualties."
Waltz says pause in strikes against Iran is "giving diplomacy some space"
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz also said military assets are being moved into the region. GOP Sen. John Kennedy and independent Sen. Bernie Sanders also weighed in on Iran.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 26, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Bernie Sanders and U.N. ambassador Mike Waltz join Margaret Brennan.
Sanders says polls show voters want change in midterm elections
Senator Bernie Sanders said the major obstacle progressive candidates are facing in the midterm elections is massive spending in key races by the "billionaire class."
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Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Cyclospora outbreak impact on eating habits
Amid the outbreak of cyclospora, a CBS News poll finds 40% of Americans say they are buying or eating less produce. Nearly half of those polled say they have little or no confidence in the FDA to deal with the outbreak. Carter Evans reports.
Cyclospora boosts fears that deadlier foodborne outbreaks are ahead
Food safety experts say cuts to the public health system hobbled the response — and that the next outbreak could be much worse.
How Trump admin cuts have compromised food safety
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
How Trump admin cuts have compromised food safety
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of cyclosporiasis, caused by a parasite, have been reported in 41 states. The outbreak comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff; disbanded a national advisory committee on how to prevent microbial contamination in food; winnowed down an early-warning surveillance program for specific pathogens; and further delayed a rule that would have required tracing contaminants from field to store. Correspondent David Pogue talks with experts who see the current compromises of food safety as "a national wake-up call."
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Fugitive in 1973 murder of iconic singer Victor Jara is captured
Former military officer Nelson Haase was convicted in the death of Jara, who was tortured and murdered with 44 bullets on September 16, 1973.
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U.S.-Iran war appears to pause as Trump gives "diplomacy a chance"
The U.S. and Iran hold fire amid work on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the Trump administration says a military buildup continues.
U.S. mom and kids trapped by French wildfire: "Such an unstable situation"
A mother from Tennessee slept through wildfire evacuation operations in southwest France, and now she's trapped with her kids as the blaze threatens the city Bordeaux.
Pentagon lists 4 killed in Iran war under "Overseas Operations Casualties"
Four U.S. service members who were listed in a Pentagon casualties database as having died during the Iran war are now listed as "Overseas Operations Casualties."
North Carolina woman missing in Grenada as husband heads to join search
Elizabeth "Liz" Waddell was last seen at Grand Anse Beach on Wednesday, July 22, the Royal Grenada Police Force said on social media.
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Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paul de Gelder talks high-risk shark mission
Shark attack survivor and advocate Paul de Gelder talks to "CBS Mornings" about his high-risk mission to search for one of the largest sharks in the North Atlantic as part of this year's "Shark Week" on the Discovery Channel. He also addresses how he overcame his fear of sharks.
The adventurous life of supermodel Lauren Hutton
She didn't set out to be a model, or an actress, and several agencies rejected the gap-toothed Lauren Hutton, before Eileen Ford gave her a shot. As the face of Revlon, Hutton became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks with Anthony Mason about her adventurous life of no regrets – from living among the bushmen of the Kalahari, to a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2000. Even of the low points she says, "I'd do it again in a second." (Originally broadcast Jan. 25, 2026.)
7/26: New York Times bestseller lists
Check out this week's top-selling titles on The New York Times fiction and non-fiction lists.
Passage: Late-night TV exec Peter Lassally
During his half-century in television, Peter Lassally (who died last Sunday at age 93) played producer and confidant to late-night hosts David Letterman, Craig Ferguson, Tom Snyder, and Johnny Carson. Mo Rocca has a remembrance of the man they called "The Host Whisperer."
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Brands cash in on AI influencers
A growing number of faces on your feeds are generated by artificial intelligence, and brands are buying in. Increasingly, these AI influencers are marketing products, often deceptively, to consumers. Shanelle Kaul has more.
Where to get the latest CBS Mornings Deals
On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, we show you items that will help improve your everyday lifestyle. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.
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.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
ChatGPT now has a space for sharing medical records. Should you?
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
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How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
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Details emerge on Berlin Pride attack suspect
The 21-year-old suspect who killed one person and injured at least 29 others after ramming a car into a crowd during a Berlin Pride event served prison time for trying to join ISIS, German prosecutors say. CBS News' Anna Noryskiewicz has the latest.
Remains found by kayakers identified as woman missing since 1985
Human remains found in a Florida canal two years ago have been identified as those of a woman who vanished in 1985, police said.
Details in Berlin LGBTQ+ parade attack
Police in Germany say they shot and killed the suspect who drove a van into a crowd at an LGBTQ+ parade on Saturday, killing one person and injuring dozens. The suspect was known to have extreme views. Chris Livesay reports.
What police know about Berlin attack suspect
Thousands of mourners gathered in Berlin, Germany, after a car rammed into a crowd, killing at least one person and injuring nearly 30 others during a LGBTQ+ Pride event over the weekend. The suspect was shot and killed Sunday following a manhunt, police said. CBS News' Chris Livesay has the latest.
Fugitive in 1973 murder of iconic singer Victor Jara is captured
Former military officer Nelson Haase was convicted in the death of Jara, who was tortured and murdered with 44 bullets on September 16, 1973.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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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?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Global oil prices hover around $90 per barrel
Global oil prices are hovering around $90 per barrel as the U.S.-Iran conflict remains volatile. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve is set to make an interest rate decision on Wednesday. Madison Mills, a senior AI reporter for Axios, joins with more.
U.S. family trapped in France amid wildfires
An American family is trapped in France amid raging wildfires in parts of Western Europe, including Spain and Italy. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has more.
U.S. halts strikes on Iran for the time being
The U.S. halted its strikes on Iran for the time being as talks apparently progress. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Kathryn Watson have the latest.
Chance encounter changes lives of 2 strangers
A train ride encounter between two strangers separated by generations led to weekly dinners and a trip to Puerto Rico. CBS News contributor David Begnaud explains how the two lives are now forever connected.
Paul de Gelder talks high-risk shark mission
Shark attack survivor and advocate Paul de Gelder talks to "CBS Mornings" about his high-risk mission to search for one of the largest sharks in the North Atlantic as part of this year's "Shark Week" on the Discovery Channel. He also addresses how he overcame his fear of sharks.