Zimmerman gives his account of shooting on video
The attorney for George Zimmerman released tapes of George Zimmerman giving his account of the night he shot 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. CBS News' Anna Werner reports.
Trayvon Martin & the George Zimmerman trial
George Zimmerman's wife charged with perjury
The wife of George Zimmerman, the man who shot and killed Florida teenager Trayvon Martin, was charged with perjury for lying about how much money she and her husband had access to. Mark Strassmann reports.
Will Zimmerman get bail?
CBS News legal analyst Jack Ford talks to Erica Hill and Jeff Glor about George Zimmerman's return to a Florida courtroom to request to be released on bail.
Trayvon Martin case: Zimmerman had a "little hero complex"
New evidence released in the Trayvon Martin case reveals at least one witness felt pressure by Sanford Police to back up Gerorge Zimmerman's story, and no one interviewed by police believed Zimmerman was a racist. Mark Strassmann reports.
Zimmerman faces judge in bail hearing
George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch volunteer who shot and killed Trayvon Martin, will ask a Florida judge to release him on bail again. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
George Zimmerman out on bail again
George Zimmerman posted a $1 million bond and is out of jail, but in hiding somewhere in Florida. Mark Strassmann reports.
George Zimmerman bail decision looms
George Zimmerman's attorney asked a judge to give Zimmerman another chance at posting bond to get out of jail, after Zimmerman earlier misled the court about his financial situation. Bigad Shaban reports.
Zimmerman's lawyers granted access to Martin's recrods
Defense attorneys for George Zimmerman now have access to Trayvon Martin's school records
Zimmerman's wife arrested, charged with perjury
Shellie Zimmerman, wife of George Zimmerman -- the Fla. man who killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin -- was arrested and charged with perjury. Prosecutors say she lied to the judge about how much money she had. CBS News' Mark Strassman reports.
Will new evidence impact Trayvon Martin case?
CBS News analyst Jack Ford discusses the potential impact of new evidence uncovered in the Trayvon Martin case.
A look at Stand Your Ground laws
27 states have Stand Your Ground laws; 5 are considering change including Florida
Jail calls could be crucial on 2nd bond hearing
Prosecutors released recordings of jailhouse phone calls between George Zimmerman and his wife. Prosecutors say the calls show the former neighborhood watch captain knew how much money the couple raised. Ines Ferre reports.
Can "Stand-your-ground" save Zimmermann?
George Zimmerman, charged in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, will be back in court for a new bond hearing. Zimmerman has already pleaded not guilty to killing the unarmed teen, claiming Florida's controversial "Stand-your-ground" law justified his actions. Mark Strassmann reports.
Travyon Martin on 7-Eleven surveillance video
Trayvon Martin appeared on surveillance video at the 7-Eleven he visited the night he was killed
George Zimmerman on trial in death of Fla. teen
Zimmerman is charged with second-degree murder in the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin; he is currently on trial
Trayvon Martin's dad: "Life stripped away from me"
Tracy Martin, father of Trayvon Martin, discusses the pain of losing a son at a young age
Zimmerman request to lift GPS monitoring denied
Judge Debra Nelson denied a request to allow George Zimmerman to be released from GPS monitoring and to live outside Seminole County
Trayvon Martin's mom seeks "Stand Your Ground" repeal
Mother of Fla. teen shooting victim joined Florida lawmakers to announce push to repeal the state's controversial self-defense law
Zimmerman wants to delay trial for Martin shooting
Attorneys for George Zimmerman asked for more time to prepare his case, saying prosecutors had been slow to turn over evidence
Fla. judge: No trial delay in Trayvon Martin case
A judge in the murder case against George Zimmerman has denied a defense request to delay June trial in teen's killing
Fla. hearing to set schedule for Zimmerman trail
The hearing in the case of George Zimmerman, who is charged with killing Trayvon Martin, will focus on scheduling and jury selection
Judge: Zimmerman can not depose Martin family attorney
George Zimmerman's defense team was seeking a deposition from lawyer Benjamin Crump regarding an interview with a key witness
Jamie Foxx marches with Trayvon Martin's parents
The 45-year-old Oscar winner appeared at two events in Miami this weekend alongside Martin's parents, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin
Judge denies delay in Trayvon Martin case
George Zimmerman's lawyers had accused the prosecution of being slow in turning over evidence
Zimmerman wants to delay trial for Martin shooting
Attorneys for the former neighborhood watch volunteer charged with shooting Trayvon Martin to death asked for more time to prepare his case
U.S.
Fed unlikely to cut interest rates until 2027, Bank of America says
A "hawkish" turn at the Fed and stubbornly high inflation could delay interest rate cuts, according to Bank of America economists.
What the Trump administration's latest tariff blow means for businesses
A trade court's ruling this week against a 10% U.S. tariff is narrow in scope, offering limited relief to importers. Here's what to know.
Local officials aim to oust Arizona sheriff leading Nancy Guthrie investigation
Local officials in Arizona are pushing to remove Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, who is leading the Nancy Guthrie probe, alleging Nanos lied under oath during a deposition for an unrelated lawsuit.
U.S. launches major expansion of denaturalization campaign
The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign targeting foreign-born American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship.
U.S. plans evacuation for Americans on cruise ship in hantavirus outbreak
The MV Hondius is currently traveling to the Canary Islands, where the 147 people on board will be methodically off-boarded and flown home.
UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
ABC accuses the FCC of violating free speech rights over "The View"
ABC filed a petition with the FCC claiming that the agency's scrutiny of "The View" threatens to "chill critical protected speech."
Qatari prime minister says there's "high probability" U.S., Iran will reach deal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. expects to receive Iran's response to the draft agreement for ending the war "today at some point."
This week on "Sunday Morning" (May 10)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Virginia Supreme Court tosses out congressional map that favored Democrats
The congressional redistricting referendum was passed by Virginia voters last month and would have given Democrats a more favorable map.
Deputy who killed Black man at grandma's home convicted of homicide
Trial jurors said they couldn't agree on the more serious charge of murder, prompting the judge to declare a mistrial on that count.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Employers added 115,000 jobs in April, blowing past forecasts
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
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Principal who tackled gunman: "God's hand was on all of us"
Kirk Moore, the Oklahoma principal who tackled a gunman, sits down with CBS News for a network exclusive interview airing Monday on "CBS Mornings."
Apparent bear attack kills missing hiker in Montana's Glacier National Park
The body of a missing hiker killed in an apparent bear attack has been found in Glacier National Park in Montana, park officials say.
Canvas back online after cyberattack hit learning platform for U.S. schools
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
USPS proposal would allow handguns to be sent through the mail
The Justice Department argues the patchwork of state laws around guns makes it difficult to take them across state lines for lawful purposes like target shooting, hunting and self-defense.
Exclusive
Spencer Pratt compares his fledgling political career to Obama's national rise
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Federal judge finds DOGE's elimination of humanities grants "unlawful"
Three of the nation's major scholarly groups challenged the Trump administration's cuts to humanities grants.
U.S. trade court rules against Trump's 10% tariffs
The tariffs were put in place in February, days after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's previous round of sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs.
Here's how AI can help with retirement planning, and where it struggles
As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.
Trump-appointed council proposes major redesign of FEMA response role
A council appointed by President Trump has proposed major changes to FEMA's disaster relief response.
AI is as a top cause of layoffs, accounting for 26% of April's job cuts
New data shows artificial intelligence is the most cited reason for layoffs, even as economists debate whether it is truly displacing workers.
Tennessee approves new congressional map dissolving majority Black district
Tennessee Republicans earlier Thursday approved a measure to overturn the state's ban on mid-decade redistricting.
Texas mom says "no one is safe" after she spent 6 weeks in ICE custody
Meenu Batra exclusively spoke to CBS News about being detained by ICE, saying she was living and working legally in the U.S. when she was arrested.
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Fed unlikely to cut interest rates until 2027, Bank of America says
A "hawkish" turn at the Fed and stubbornly high inflation could delay interest rate cuts, according to Bank of America economists.
What the Trump administration's latest tariff blow means for businesses
A trade court's ruling this week against a 10% U.S. tariff is narrow in scope, offering limited relief to importers. Here's what to know.
Local officials aim to oust Arizona sheriff leading Nancy Guthrie investigation
Local officials in Arizona are pushing to remove Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, who is leading the Nancy Guthrie probe, alleging Nanos lied under oath during a deposition for an unrelated lawsuit.
U.S. launches major expansion of denaturalization campaign
The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign targeting foreign-born American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship.
U.S. plans evacuation for Americans on cruise ship in hantavirus outbreak
The MV Hondius is currently traveling to the Canary Islands, where the 147 people on board will be methodically off-boarded and flown home.
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Fed unlikely to cut interest rates until 2027, Bank of America says
A "hawkish" turn at the Fed and stubbornly high inflation could delay interest rate cuts, according to Bank of America economists.
What the Trump administration's latest tariff blow means for businesses
A trade court's ruling this week against a 10% U.S. tariff is narrow in scope, offering limited relief to importers. Here's what to know.
ABC accuses the FCC of violating free speech rights over "The View"
ABC filed a petition with the FCC claiming that the agency's scrutiny of "The View" threatens to "chill critical protected speech."
Employers added 115,000 jobs in April, blowing past forecasts
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
U.S. trade court rules against Trump's 10% tariffs
The tariffs were put in place in February, days after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's previous round of sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs.
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What the Trump administration's latest tariff blow means for businesses
A trade court's ruling this week against a 10% U.S. tariff is narrow in scope, offering limited relief to importers. Here's what to know.
Trump announces prisoner swap in 3-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
President Trump said the agreement will swap 1,000 prisoners from each country after Russia and Ukraine announced separate short-term ceasefire plans.
U.S. launches major expansion of denaturalization campaign
The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign targeting foreign-born American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship.
LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt says he can "change the political landscape"
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, former reality star Spencer Pratt addressed his inexperience in politics as he runs for L.A. mayor.
Asylum-seekers abandon cases as ICE seeks to deport them to third countries
More than 12,000 people gave up their asylum claims or voluntarily departed the U.S. as ICE moved to cut cases short by sending asylum-seekers to third countries, a CBS News analysis found.
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U.S. plans evacuation for Americans on cruise ship in hantavirus outbreak
The MV Hondius is currently traveling to the Canary Islands, where the 147 people on board will be methodically off-boarded and flown home.
Tracking hantavirus cases tied to cruise ship
Global health officials are working to track down passengers who departed a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship weeks ago, including multiple Americans. Meanwhile, for the first time on Thursday, President Trump addressed the response to the deadly outbreak. Tom Hanson has the latest on the cruise ship and Dr. Celine Gounder breaks down what to know about the virus.
5 states monitoring hantavirus ship passengers
After almost a full day of sailing, the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship is slowly closing in on its destination, about 600 nautical miles away from Spain's Canary Islands. Tom Hanson has more details, and Dr. Jon LaPook has more about the virus.
What we know about hantavirus cases tied to deadly cruise ship outbreak
Health officials have identified at least eight confirmed or suspected cases of hantavirus tied to an outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship.
5 states monitoring passengers who departed ship stricken by hantavirus
American passengers who left the MV Hondius cruise ship in April are being monitored for hantavirus in at least five states, health officials said.
World
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Trump announces prisoner swap in 3-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
President Trump said the agreement will swap 1,000 prisoners from each country after Russia and Ukraine announced separate short-term ceasefire plans.
U.S. plans evacuation for Americans on cruise ship in hantavirus outbreak
The MV Hondius is currently traveling to the Canary Islands, where the 147 people on board will be methodically off-boarded and flown home.
Asylum-seekers abandon cases as ICE seeks to deport them to third countries
More than 12,000 people gave up their asylum claims or voluntarily departed the U.S. as ICE moved to cut cases short by sending asylum-seekers to third countries, a CBS News analysis found.
Trump ally Farage says elections mark "historic shift in British politics"
One U.K. lawmaker says big election losses for the ruling Labour Party and its main rivals show the de-facto two-party system is "not just dying, it is dead."
Massive 11,000-carat ruby unearthed by miners in Myanmar
State-run media reported that the newly found rough ruby was discovered in mid-April, just after the traditional New Year festival.
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Entertainment
Orson Welles' 1938 "War of the Worlds" broadcast
On Oct. 30, 1938, CBS News Radio listeners were sent into a frenzy listening to Orson Welles' reading of H.G. Wells' "War of the Worlds," thinking it was a real broadcast detailing an alien invasion. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns introduces the fictional, now-iconic breaking news bulletin.
Extended interview: Lizzo
Lizzo sits down with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King to discuss her third album, "Bitch," and how it reflects her current state in life, her ongoing legal battle, weight loss journey, embracing her body and more.
Ben Abraham on his rise in music
Australian musician Ben Abraham has worked with multiple singers, from Sara Bareilles to Ben Platt. The singer-songwriter speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the highs and lows of his music journey and how he hopes he can "make a difference" through his art.
Dana White breaks down UFC 328
UFC president and CEO Dana White joins "CBS Mornings" to break down UFC 328, which is being held this weekend. The main event features undefeated champion Khamzat Chimaev defending his middleweight belt against former champion Sean Strickland.
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Spencer Pratt compares his fledgling political career to Obama's national rise
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
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Technology
Online learning platform Canvas hacked
The online learning platform Canvas, which is used by 30 million students around the world, was hacked Thursday in a massive cyberattack. The platform is used by thousands of schools, including major universities. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Canvas back online after cyberattack hit learning platform for U.S. schools
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
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.
Here's how AI can help with retirement planning, and where it struggles
As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.
Google unveils screenless Fitbit
Fitness trackers started as devices for measuring workouts, but now they are designed for 24/7 monitoring and the passive collection of health data. Fitbit announced its latest device, called the Fitbit Air, to compete with other screenless trackers like the Whoop. Tech journalist Lexi Savvides joins CBS News with more.
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Science
"The Age of Disclosure" director on UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released and declassified numerous files on UFOs, including eyewitness testimony, photos and reports. Government knowledge of non-human intelligent life was the subject of the documentary "The Age of Disclosure," released in February. Its director and producer, Dan Farah, joins CBS News to discuss.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Bill Nye on the Artemis II moon mission
Bill Nye The Science Guy, the chief ambassador of The Planetary Society, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more after meeting the Artemis II crew in person after their successful mission around the moon.
Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
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Crime
Mother of missing woman in Bahamas speaks out
The search for Michigan mother Lynette Hooker headed into a fifth week as Coast Guard investigators seek to question the owners of a sailboat that was moored near the Hooker's vessel when she went missing. Cristian Benavides reports.
CBS News finds security gaps at Hilton Hotel
CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga returned to the Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., to better understand the security surrounding the White House Correspondents' Dinner. What she found was a 13-minute gap in security camera coverage in the moments leading up to the shooting.
DOJ yet to authenticate possible Epstein note
A federal judge has made public an apparent suicide note written by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Correspondents' dinner shooting analysis
A CBS News team analyzed the security footage of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting. Nicole Sganga breaks down what we learned.
Investigation of correspondents' dinner attack
A CBS News visual investigation reveals new details in an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
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Virginia Supreme Court ruling midterm fallout
In a blow to Democrats, the Virginia Supreme Court has tossed out a new congressional map approved by voters last month. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys, Anthony Salvanto, has more about the move and its implications for November.
Orson Welles' 1938 "War of the Worlds" broadcast
On Oct. 30, 1938, CBS News Radio listeners were sent into a frenzy listening to Orson Welles' reading of H.G. Wells' "War of the Worlds," thinking it was a real broadcast detailing an alien invasion. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns introduces the fictional, now-iconic breaking news bulletin.
Mace: House spent thousands on misconduct payouts
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina says a subpoena revealed that secret payouts used to settle sexual harassment claims against lawmakers have totaled $338,000 since 2004. Former Democratic Rep. Jackie Speier of California joins "The Takeout" with her reaction.
Democrats probe some Trump pardons
Congressional Democrats are investigating whether so-called "pay-to-play" schemes drove some of President Trump's pardons. Democratic Rep. Dave Min of California, one of the three lawmakers who launched the probe, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
U.S. awaiting Iran's reply to peace proposal
The war with Iran started nearly 10 weeks ago and the path toward peace remains unclear. Iran has been reviewing the latest U.S. proposal to end the conflict. CBS News politics reporter Kathryn Watson has more.