Nation stunned as news of president's death spreads
Nov. 22, 1963: CBS News' Russ Bensley speaks with people in downtown Chicago on the day of John F. Kennedy's assassination. People express their shock and mourn for the country and Kennedy family.
JFK Assassination
Former president Dwight D. Eisenhower: "Mrs. Eisenhower and I share the grief that Mrs. Kennedy must now feel"
Nov. 22, 1963: Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower spoke with reporters the day his successor, President Kennedy, was assassinated. He shared his grief for Mrs. Kennedy and the mourning felt by the American people.
Body of JFK arrives in Washington, D.C.
Nov. 22, 1963: The body of President John F. Kennedy arrived at Andrew's Air Force Base four and a half hours after the assassination. Also on the plane were first lady Jacqueline Kennedy and Attorney General Bobby Kennedy.
Newly-sworn-in President Johnson: "I will do my best; That is all I can do"
Nov. 22, 1963: After getting off Air Force One with the coffin carrying John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson makes his first speech as president less than three hours after being sworn in.
Before being elected President, JFK discussed the question of possible assassination with correspondent Charles Von Fremd
11/22/63- CBS News correspondent Charles Von Fremd recalls an interview he had with JFK before he was elected president, in which the candidate argued that, “any intelligent sharp shooter, however mad, could gun down the President of the United States if he wanted to badly enough.”
Actor Billy Crystal, author Gay Talese, and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin offer their memories of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, and their thoughts on what his death meant for his legacy and for a stunned nation.
Actor Billy Crystal, author Gay Talese, and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin offer their memories of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, and their thoughts on what his death meant for his legacy and for a stunned nation.
The University of Virginia has given CBS News access to newly enhanced Dallas police recordings that tell the story of the day President John F. Kennedy was assassinated
The University of Virginia has given CBS News access to newly enhanced Dallas police recordings that tell the story of the day President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. The primitive dictabelt recordings convey each moment of that fateful day. Bob Schieffer reports.
New batch of JFK documents released
The National Archives released 13,213 more documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy
More JFK files released by National Archives
The National Archives on Friday released hundreds more records related to the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy
JFK files show CIA heard rumor that Hitler escaped Germany
Among trove of info released on assassination of John F. Kennedy, one document shows CIA interest in possibility that Nazi leader fled
Trump orders release of remaining JFK documents
Trump said releasing all the documents will put "any and all conspiracy theories to rest"
The 3 most interesting new JFK assassination records
Some of the biggest things we learned from the Thursday reveal of the new JFK assassination files
Newspaper got tip minutes before JFK assassination, files reveal
Current Cambridge News reporter says that learning of the anonymous call was "completely jaw-dropping"
How you can view the JFK assassination documents
The National Archives is releasing a batch of the JFK files online
JFK files: Hoover said FBI must "convince the public" Oswald acted alone
Newly released files also show lawyers appeared to be probing for info on what foreign leaders might have been CIA assassination targets
JFK assassination documents released – live blog
A long-secret tranche of government documents pertaining to the JFK assassination is being released
Bob Schieffer: Oswald's mom "expressed no remorse" after shooting
On Nov. 22, 1963, Bob Schieffer was a young newspaper reporter when he drove Lee Harvey Oswald's mother to the police station
JFK assassination files: CIA, FBI among agencies lobbying Trump to delay release of some files
Over 3,000 never-before seen files related to Kennedy's assassination were to be released Thursday
Secret JFK files to be released by U.S. government
More than 3,100 documents relating to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy are due to be released Thursday
What could be in the long-secret JFK files?
The government is required by Thursday to release the final batch of files related to Kennedy's assassination
Trump to allow release of thousands of JFK assassination docs
Unexpected move means trove of never-before-seen documents are set to be released by Oct. 26
JFK assassination: Trump could block final documents release
National Archives set to make thousands public, but Trump could block move; CIA, FBI won’t say whether they want them kept secret
Obamacare's employer mandated health insurance delayed
Obama administration gives an extra year for businesses to provide insurance to their workers
Lee Harvey Oswald: Behind-the-scenes look at his home of JFK assassin
For the first time in 50 years, news organizations entered the Dallas boarding room where Lee Harvey Oswald first fled to after JFK's assassination
JFK assassination: Cronkite informs a shocked nation
"As The World Turns" was airing on CBS the afternoon of November 22, 1963, when Walter Cronkite broke in to tell the nation that President Kennedy had been shot
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Millions of Americans take on debt and drain savings to afford food
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N.J. man says he was almost kicked off plane over message on t-shirt
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
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McConnell says he was "briefly unconscious," had pneumonia in health update
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
Keystone Pipeline operator agrees to pay $26.9 million over 2022 spill
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Turner says he hopes Senate will pass Russia sanctions as part of Lindsey Graham's legacy
GOP Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio said that he's hopeful the Senate will soon pass a Russia sanctions bill as "one of the legacies" of Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly Saturday.
Maps show heat alerts as extreme temperatures threaten millions
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What is the process for filling Lindsey Graham's vacancy in the Senate?
Sen. Lindsey Graham was running for reelection in November when he died suddenly on Saturday.
Sen. Scott on Lindsey Graham's role in "building bridges," including with Trump
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How white supremacists staged the only successful coup in U.S. history
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U.S. and world leaders pay tribute to Lindsey Graham following sudden death
The senior U.S. senator for South Carolina died suddenly at 71 on Saturday.
Sen. Lindsey Graham's cause of death was aortic dissection, medical examiner says
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, who had just returned from a trip to Ukraine.
Kansas woman convicted of double murder after three trials
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New Library of Congress exhibit features rare draft of Declaration of Independence
A rare draft of the Declaration of Independence, now on display at the Library of Congress, was written by Thomas Jefferson and contains edits from fellow Founding Fathers Benjamin Franklin and John Adams.
New Jersey works to destroy firefighting foam laced with cancer-linked PFAS
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Seahawks sold to 49ers minority owner for record $9.6 billion
The Seattle Seahawks are being sold to the Khosla family in accordance with the wishes of late team owner Paul Allen, the team announced on Saturday.
High energy costs from Iran war heighten pressure on struggling farmers
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Apalachee High School shooting suspect set to change plea, documents show
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200 young campers, staff rescued amid record flooding in Missouri
More than 200 people at Camp Taum Sauk in southeastern Missouri were rescued after 6 to 12 inches of rain fell along the Taum Sauk Reservoir.
New York Times journalists issued subpoenas over Air Force One reporting
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Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
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Judge vacates convictions of 4 Proud Boys in Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection
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A boy's simple habit of waving to his neighbors transformed his community
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Detainees say ICE officer shot Houston driver through passenger window, lawyer says
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Millions of Americans take on debt and drain savings to afford food
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N.J. man says he was almost kicked off plane over message on t-shirt
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McConnell says he was "briefly unconscious," had pneumonia in health update
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Keystone Pipeline operator agrees to pay $26.9 million over 2022 spill
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Millions of Americans take on debt and drain savings to afford food
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Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
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Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
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Household staff can earn up to $300,000 working for America's rich
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
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McConnell says he was "briefly unconscious," had pneumonia in health update
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Transcript: Rep. Mike Turner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
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Transcript: Rahm Emanuel on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
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Transcript: Michael Leiter on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Leiter that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 12, 2026.
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Common knee surgery may do more harm than good, 10-year study shows
A Finnish study followed patients for 10 years after they had a popular knee surgery. For many, the pain continued or even worsened.
New Jersey works to destroy firefighting foam laced with cancer-linked PFAS
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Departments getting rid of firefighting foam
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U.S. citizen working in Congo tests positive for Ebola, CDC says
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak recorded on the continent.
Pregnant mom diagnosed with Stage IV cancer after symptoms were dismissed
Jenney Bitner feared she wouldn't get to see her children grow up after a tumor in her brain revealed she had Stage IV melanoma.
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Europeans sanction Russia over alleged "sabotage and espionage" attacks
Paris will summon Russia's ambassador and the EU and U.K. are announcing new sanctions over an alleged "vast cyber campaign" targeting European countries.
Truck carrying wedding guests hit on Indonesia highway, killing 13, police say
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Speedboat capsizes off southern Vietnam, killing 15 tourists
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Iran says diplomacy continues despite ongoing attacks
Iran attacks Persian Gulf states again after more U.S. strikes, but despite a week of renewed hostilities, Tehran says diplomacy also continues.
Wildfire of "exceptional scale" burning near Paris
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Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
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AI slop floods social media, report says
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MSG tracked celebrities, WIRED reports
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Breaking down the Texas app store age law
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Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
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2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
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Kansas woman convicted of double murder after three trials
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