Fast Draw: Death becomes us
The Fast Draw's Mitch Butler and Josh Landis take a closer look at the one thing that connects us all... death.
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It turns out the concept of reversing extinction is possible, if surviving genetic material is relatively recent
Two decades ago, the movie "Jurassic Park" envisioned a way of beating death by reversing extinction. It turns out the concept of reversing extinction is possible, if surviving genetic material is relatively recent. Josh Landis and Mitch Butler ask not whether we could, but whether we should.
One scientist offers a formula for getting the most out of your city, whether it's Barcelona, Beijing or Boston
At first glance, many cities appear to be big, sprawling, spread-out affairs that take on lives of their own. But one scientist believes that, while urban areas might be chaotic, they are controlled chaos -- and he offers a formula for getting the most out of your city, whether it's Barcelona, Beijing or Boston. Josh Landis and Mitch Butler of The Fast Draw report, in a story produced with the National Science Foundation.
Fast Draw: Offshore drilling
The contentious topic of offshore drilling is brought to life by Josh Landis and Mitch Butler of the "Fast Draw" team. Watch the views of Barack Obama and John McCain come to life.
Fast Draw: Shrinking world
A new study shows that despite advances in technology, people now travel less farther from home than they did in the past. "Fast Draw" artists Mitch Butler and Josh Landis report.
Fast Draw: Super Bowl
You have a better chance of being struck by lightning than playing in the Super Bowl. "Fast Draw" artists Mitch Butler and Josh Landis report on what happens to the players whose dreams are dashed.
Fast Draw: Money matters
In their latest "Fast Draw" installment, Josh Landis and Mitch Butler provide an animated account of the dangers of focusing purely on money, especially during times of economic hardship.
Fast Draw: Man's best friend
In this latest "The Fast Draw" installment, Josh Landis and Mitch Butler take an animated look at the various scientific theories regarding the long standing bond between mankind and canines.
Fast Draw: Mount Education
The price of higher education is getting higher and higher and, as the Fast Draw team illustrates, gathering funds can be like climbing a mountain.
Fast Draw: Bank backlash
The Fast Draw's Mitch Butler and Josh Landis take a look at the age-old battle between the people and their banks.
Fast Draw: The Twilight Zone
50 year ago this week, Rod Serling's "The Twilight Zone" premiered and after all this time it's still spooking die-hard fans of all ages. The Fast Draw's Mitch Butler and Josh Landis report on the history of science fiction.
The Fast Draw: Marathon
Just how much energy does it take to run a 26.2-mile-long race? Josh Landis and Mitch Butler of The Fast Draw found out
The Fast Draw: Squinting for exoplanets
Astronomers know the universe is filled with uncharted planets, and now there's a new way to spot relatively tiny spheres orbiting blindingly bright stars
Fast Draw: Sounds of the past
Listen to the sounds of the past with Josh Landis and Mitch Butler
Fast Draw: Daylight Saving
Mitch Butler and Josh Landis explain why we move our clocks forward and backward
The Fast Draw: Vacations
Before you start planning that summer vacation - you may want to consider some words of caution from Josh Landis and Mitch Butler about the enjoyment derived from them.
The Fast Draw: Living forever
By tweaking just a few genes, scientists can get roundworms to live four times longer than normal
Fast Draw: Guide To Holiday Shopping
Wondering what to give friends and family this holiday season? Perhaps the perfect gift is no gift at all! Josh Landis and Mitch Butler explain why "it's the thought that counts" is no excuse for wasting money.
Fast Draw: Credit crunch
Fast Draw: Credit crunch
Fast Draw: Bugged by bugs
Although humans are often irritated by insects, Mitch Butler and Josh Landis of "The Fast Draw" team note that bugs in fact serve as an essential aspect of nature, as well as a boost to the economy.
Fast Draw: In the clouds
No two clouds are exactly the same, as Mitch Landis and Josh Butler of the "Fast Draw" team explain. (07/20/08)
Fast Draw: Election prediction
Exit polls give insight into which direction a particular state is leaning. (11/03/08)
Fast Draw: The retirement boat
American retirement assets fell by $3 trillion with the crash of the economy, which means some will have to work into retirement. The Fast Draw team looks at the positives.
Fast Draw: Obama's promises
Barack Obama promised Americans a lot of changes on the campaign trail and Americans are eager to see if he will deliver once he is in the White House.
Fast Draw chat: Glowing monkeys
Fast Draw co-creator Josh Landis spoke with Cali Carlin about the latest Fast Draw episode and he answers online viewer questions.
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Jon Hamm talks "Your Friends & Neighbors"
Jon Hamm previews "Your Friends & Neighbors" season 2 finale, saying "it is satisfying" and provides some answers for fans. He also talks about the relatability of the show's characters and reflects on "Mad Men."
André De Shields on Tony nomination
André De Shields speaks to "CBS Mornings" about starring in "Cats: The Jellicle Ball," which is a reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber's classical musical told through the lens of ballroom culture. De Shields talks about bringing ballroom to Broadway and his latest Tony nomination.
Tribeca at 25: NYC festival celebrates music, Broadway and New York stories
The 25th edition of the film and media festival opens on Wednesday, showcasing more than 100 world premiere documentaries and narrative features, as well as short films, live music, podcasts and conversations with leading entertainment figures.
Analyzing the YouTuber-to-filmmaker boom
The sci-fi horror flick "Backrooms" was the number one movie in the U.S. as of Tuesday. The filmmaker behind the movie, 20-year-old YouTuber Kane Parsons, is now the youngest director with a number one film globally. Brooks Barnes, The New York Times' chief Hollywood correspondent, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Peabo Bryson, singer known for Disney movie hits, dies at 75
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
YouTubers have big box office weekend
Two indie horror films made by YouTubers, "Backrooms" and "Obsession," beat out Disney's latest "Star Wars" movie in the box office this weekend. Steven Zeitchik, senior editor for the Hollywood Reporter, joins CBS News to discuss.
P!nk talks hosting Tony Awards
Grammy Award winner P!nk is preparing to host the Tony Awards on Sunday on CBS. The singer speaks with "CBS Mornings" about what to expect and why she asked her daughter for permission before agreeing to host.
Marilyn Monroe's friends honor the icon (1962)
Monday marks 100 years since the birth of the iconic Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe. On Aug. 10, 1962, six days after her death at the age of 36, CBS News aired a retrospective special about the legend's life, featuring interviews with friends, mentors and colleagues.
Vanilla Ice says he'd perform for anybody, including Putin and Iran
"It's not anything to do with politics. I don't know why they're turning it into politics," Vanilla Ice said of the Freedom 250 concerts planned in Washington, D.C.
Vanilla Ice on Freedom 250 concert series
A number of artists have recently said they will not perform at the upcoming multi-day Great American State Fair at Washington, D.C.'s National Mall. It's being put on by the group Freedom 250, which the BBC says was launched by the Trump administration, with the president appointing its CEO. Rapper Vanilla Ice joins to discuss why he believes the show must go on.
Horror films by YouTubers win big at box office
A pair of small-budget horror films made by YouTube creators, "Backrooms" and "Obsession," had a big weekend at the box office. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
Anna Faris on the new "Scary Movie"
Anna Faris, who stars in the new "Scary Movie," joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss reviving the role she played in the original film, which debuted in 2000.
Winnie Harlow discusses her new children's book
Model and entrepreneur Winnie Harlow sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new children's book, "Simply Winnie," and the message she hopes to pass on.
Rare photos of Beatles' final ticketed concert
No one knew it at the time, but the Beatles performed their final ticketed concert 60 years ago in San Francisco. Anne Makovec shows us a new collection of rare photos from that historic night.
5/31: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: Marilyn Monroe at 100; former first lady Jill Biden; children detained at the ICE facility in Dilley, Texas; living "books" at The Human Library; pickleball superstar Anna Leigh Waters; and the Undercroft beneath the Lincoln Memorial opens to the public.
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Social Security checks could be cut by $500 a month in 2032, report finds
Beneficiaries would continue receiving payments if Social Security's trust fund is depleted, but checks could shrink by about 24%, according to a new report.
Senate prepares to move forward with reconciliation bill after lengthy delay
Senate Republicans are preparing to move forward with a package to fund the Department of Homeland Security's immigration agencies as soon as Wednesday.
Upcoming billing change could make pregnancy pricier
Come January, pregnancy care physician billing codes will change from a bundled system to an à la carte one.
CBS News fires longtime 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley
CBS News has fired longtime 60 Minutes correspondent and former "CBS Evening News" anchor Scott Pelley one day after he had a tense and confrontational exchange with new 60 Minutes executive producer Nick Bilton.
DOJ says it has superseding indictment against Southern Poverty Law Center
The superseding indictment does not contain any new charges or name new defendants from the original version, which was returned in April.
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Social Security checks could be cut by $500 a month in 2032, report finds
Beneficiaries would continue receiving payments if Social Security's trust fund is depleted, but checks could shrink by about 24%, according to a new report.
Upcoming billing change could make pregnancy pricier
Come January, pregnancy care physician billing codes will change from a bundled system to an à la carte one.
Trump admin. floats tariffs on 60 trading partners after forced labor probe
The Trump administration has unveiled proposed tariffs of 10% or more on dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, including some of the U.S.'s largest trading partners.
Gas prices likely to remain high for months, energy experts say
"It will be a very long, multi-month to multi-year process for things to fully normalize," GasBuddy's Patrick De Haan said.
Amazon faces lawsuit over Ring facial recognition software
A Virginia man is suing Amazon over Ring's "Familiar Faces" feature, alleging the technology violates people's privacy.
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Senate prepares to move forward with reconciliation bill after lengthy delay
Senate Republicans are preparing to move forward with a package to fund the Department of Homeland Security's immigration agencies as soon as Wednesday.
Bitter GOP primary for South Dakota governor heads to runoff as Toby Doeden advances
Businessman and self-described outsider Toby Doeden will advance to a runoff for the GOP nomination for South Dakota governor, CBS News has projected, after a competitive and frequently contentious primary.
Trump admin. floats tariffs on 60 trading partners after forced labor probe
The Trump administration has unveiled proposed tariffs of 10% or more on dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, including some of the U.S.'s largest trading partners.
Zach Lahn wins Iowa GOP governor primary, upsetting Trump-backed rival
MAHA-aligned Republican Zach Lahn will face Democrat Rob Sand in this year's race for Iowa governor, setting up what could be an unusually competitive contest in a red-leaning state.
DOJ says it has superseding indictment against Southern Poverty Law Center
The superseding indictment does not contain any new charges or name new defendants from the original version, which was returned in April.
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Upcoming billing change could make pregnancy pricier
Come January, pregnancy care physician billing codes will change from a bundled system to an à la carte one.
Flesh-eating screwworm detected 25 miles from U.S. border, USDA says
A flesh-eating New World screwworm was recently detected in Mexico just 25 miles from the United States border, according to the USDA.
WHO massively scales back number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo
While 330 Ebola infections are confirmed in central Africa and huge challenges remain, hundreds more suspected cases "have been cleared out," the WHO says.
Details on promising pancreatic cancer drug
A new drug was shown in trials to keep pancreatic cancer patients alive for twice as long as chemotherapy alone. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
A nurse stole fentanyl and AI missed it, state records say
Sentri7, drug diversion software powered by artificial intelligence and used at hundreds of U.S. hospitals, did not catch a monthslong string of fentanyl thefts in Tennessee in 2025, according to a state document.
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Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts, use it to make bread
More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
At least 21, mostly foreign nationals, dead in fire at India hotel
The fire started in the ground floor restaurant of an India hotel popular with patients at a nearby healthcare facility.
Cruise ship passenger found dead on Caribbean island after vanishing during hike
Police on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Kitts and Nevis say they found the body of a Chinese cruise ship passenger who went missing last week.
Far-right politicians claim U.K. teen's murder shows "two-tier policing"
Protesters angry over the murder of Henry Nowak and the way he was treated by officers after being fatally stabbed clashed violently with British police.
Gang leader "Black Cat" arrested over 19 killings in Honduras
The killings took place in the restive Bajo Aguan region of Honduras where rival gangs have fought over control of palm farms and drug trafficking routes.
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Jon Hamm talks "Your Friends & Neighbors"
Jon Hamm previews "Your Friends & Neighbors" season 2 finale, saying "it is satisfying" and provides some answers for fans. He also talks about the relatability of the show's characters and reflects on "Mad Men."
André De Shields on Tony nomination
André De Shields speaks to "CBS Mornings" about starring in "Cats: The Jellicle Ball," which is a reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber's classical musical told through the lens of ballroom culture. De Shields talks about bringing ballroom to Broadway and his latest Tony nomination.
Tribeca at 25: NYC festival celebrates music, Broadway and New York stories
The 25th edition of the film and media festival opens on Wednesday, showcasing more than 100 world premiere documentaries and narrative features, as well as short films, live music, podcasts and conversations with leading entertainment figures.
Analyzing the YouTuber-to-filmmaker boom
The sci-fi horror flick "Backrooms" was the number one movie in the U.S. as of Tuesday. The filmmaker behind the movie, 20-year-old YouTuber Kane Parsons, is now the youngest director with a number one film globally. Brooks Barnes, The New York Times' chief Hollywood correspondent, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Peabo Bryson, singer known for Disney movie hits, dies at 75
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
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Some companies question cost of AI over humans
Developments in artificial intelligence are happening very quickly, and so are mass layoffs as corporations rapidly embrace the technology. But now some companies like Uber and Microsoft are starting to second-guess aggressive AI adoption. Reyhan Harmanci, director of features at Wired magazine, joins to discuss the state of AI in corporate America.
Amazon faces lawsuit over Ring facial recognition software
A Virginia man is suing Amazon over Ring's "Familiar Faces" feature, alleging the technology violates people's privacy.
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.
Florida sues OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman
Florida has filed a civil suit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, accusing them of deceiving users. Jo Ling Kent explains.
Early details on Anthropic's IPO filing
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company behind the chatbot Claude, has filed to go public, setting up one of the biggest initial public offerings in history. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details.
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El Niño could bring more widespread coral bleaching, NOAA warns
The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.
Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts, use it to make bread
More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
Meteor lights up southern Michigan
Days after a meteor exploded over New England, another fireball was spotted, visible in the Midwest to the Northeast. Rob Marciano has more.
Ancient coin, mysterious markings found under Notre Dame cathedral
A team of archaeologists at the iconic cathedral is digging straight down and back in time, to Roman Paris 2,000 years ago.
NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
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Hostage situation ends at California bank
The FBI shot and killed a person suspected of holding people hostage at a bank in Bakersfield, California, police said, adding that all hostages are safe. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
Lynette Hooker's disappearance probed
Lynette Hooker's disappearance is being investigated as a possible murder, an official says, after her husband reported her missing during a sailing trip in the Bahamas. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
2 California bank standoff hostages released
Negotiations continue after a bank standoff in Southern California that began Tuesday, where hostages were taken. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Blanche slammed for "anti-weaponization" fund
Republican and Democratic lawmakers grilled acting Attorney General Todd Blanche over the Justice Department's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund that the Trump administration has backed away from following intense bipartisan backlash. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
Hostage situation at California bank
Police say a man barricaded himself inside a bank in Bakersfield, California, on Tuesday and appeared to have a bomb strapped to his body. The suspect also took several people hostage. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
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Blue Origin vows to resume New Glenn launches despite explosion
Damage to Blue Origin's lone launch pad in the wake of last week's spectacular explosion was not as severe as initially feared, the company said.
NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
Blue Origin assesses impact of New Glenn explosion
Blue Origin assess the impact of Thursday's New Glenn explosion, prompting concern about NASA moon program delays.
Blue micromoon makes rare appearance this weekend
A rare blue micromoon will appear in night skies this weekend. Here's what to expect.
NASA's moon base plans include landers, buggies and drones for 2028 mission
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, Astrolab, Lunar Outpost and Firefly Aerospace are awarded with hundreds of millions of dollars in NASA contracts for the first phase of its moon base plans.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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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?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Trump touts Iran progress, Tehran hits Kuwait
President Trump said Wednesday that Iran has agreed not to have a nuclear weapon. Meanwhile, Tehran fired at U.S. troops in Kuwait. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Weijia Jiang have more.
Ukraine hits Russian oil terminal, warship
Ukraine struck a Russian oil terminal and a warship, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday, as the countries ramp up attacks against each other. CBS News' Aidan Stretch has more.
Hostage situation ends at California bank
The FBI shot and killed a person suspected of holding people hostage at a bank in Bakersfield, California, police said, adding that all hostages are safe. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
Rubio on Pulte's intelligence credentials
Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday, where he was asked about Bill Pulte's intelligence credentials after President Trump appointed him to be the acting director of national intelligence.
Lawmaker presses Rubio on impacts of Iran war
New York Democratic Rep. Gregory Meeks asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio about his warnings to President Trump before the Iran war erupted, and pressed him on Mr. Trump's apparent stock investments that may be linked to companies involved in U.S. military infrastructure. Texas GOP Rep. Michael McCaul then allowed Rubio to use his time during the House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing to respond to Meeks' questions.