Surprising facts about NFL cheerleaders
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Celebrity voting selfies
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Inspiring photos of voting worldwide
From Afghanistan to right here at home, voters around the world celebrate the most essential of civil rights
Hilarious finalists of the 2016 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
Animals doing laugh-out-loud funny things
Regular folks who became viral sensations
Instant fame on the internet doesn't always last long or end well
Scream House 2016
Frightened faces from the haunted house from "Nightmares Fear Factory"
Halloween Dog Parade 2016
Check out the annual celebration of costumed canines at New York City's Tompkins Square Park
Art in the Nevada desert
Ugo Rondinone's installation "Seven Magic Mountains" - a series of Day-Glo-painted rock towers just outside Las Vegas - appears as if a mirage in the desert
This artist drew 365 movies in 365 days
Illustrator Greg O’Regan's mission was to watch a movie a day for a year, and draw them all
Photos of the week
The most compelling photos from Oct. 15-21, 2016
Wildest moments of the 2016 election, ranked
The 2016 election season has been crazy from the start, but these moments stood out as especially shocking
A campaign 2016 dictionary
A little dictionary help from the wordsmiths of Merriam-Webster to understand the presidential election
Fall foliage 2016
A view of autumn colors
Weird and wonderful sea life
Remote cameras bring us photos of never-before-seen areas to reveal strange sea critters
20 scary movies to stream, in time for Halloween
Here's a list of the scariest movies on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu
Dozens trapped under rubble after deadly quakes rock Thailand, Myanmar
Powerful earthquakes hit Myanmar and Thailand, trapping dozens of workers in a collapsed under-construction skyscraper in Bangkok.
JD, Usha Vance visit Greenland as Trump administration eyes territory
A recent poll shows 85% of Greenlanders do not want to be part of the United States.
King Charles hospitalized briefly due to side effects of cancer treatment
King Charles was hospitalized briefly, more than a year after his cancer diagnosis, due to what Buckingham Palace called "temporary side effects" of his treatment.
Trump hasn't asked Waltz to resign, but Signal chat is "still a hot potato," official says
The Trump administration is still monitoring the fallout from the disclosure of attack plans, as a watchdog inquiry looms.
Putin floats idea of temporary government for Ukraine, without Zelenskyy
Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed putting Ukraine under temporary governance under the U.N. umbrella as part of efforts to reach a peaceful settlement of the three-year-old war.
Want to avoid costly environmental regulations? Just email the EPA.
The EPA announced that it would speed up the process by which industry can bypass provisions of the Clean Air Act by emailing President Trump.
Rubio says 300 student visas have been revoked
The comments come amid two high-profile detentions by ICE of a Tufts University student and a University of Alabama student.
Americans' economic outlook a bit more pessimistic, CBS News poll finds
Prices continue to be the dominant factor in how Americans evaluate the economy.
Trump administration to shrink federal health agencies by 20,000 employees
The Trump administration plans to shrink the workforce of the Department of Health and Human Services as part of a major restructuring.
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How location sharing helped police catch a serial rapist-turned-killer
The mother of murdered model Christy Giles pleads for others to share their locations. She says the technology helped police catch David Pearce, who murdered Giles and her friend, architect Hilda Marcela Cabrales.
JD, Usha Vance visit Greenland as Trump administration eyes territory
A recent poll shows 85% of Greenlanders do not want to be part of the United States.
When, where to see the March partial solar eclipse
Astronomy fans figuring out where and what time to see the March 29, 2025, partial solar eclipse can check out a map from NASA.
Trump administration to investigate 4 California universities over admissions
The latest action comes after the U.S. Department of Education said it was investigating 52 universities for alleged racial discrimination earlier this month.
Want to avoid costly environmental regulations? Just email the EPA.
The EPA announced that it would speed up the process by which industry can bypass provisions of the Clean Air Act by emailing President Trump.
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Trump's tariffs won't just raise car prices, but insurances rates, experts say
President Trump's newly announced 25% tariffs on all vehicles and auto parts imported into the U.S. is set to take effect April 2.
Which automakers are most susceptible to Trump's 25% car tariffs?
These automakers are the most and least exposed to President Trump's sweeping tariffs on automobiles.
U.S. economy is facing a long-term slowdown, CBO report says
Weak population gains and higher government spending could hamper growth over the next 30 years, the CBO said Thursday.
Americans' economic outlook a bit more pessimistic, CBS News poll finds
Prices continue to be the dominant factor in how Americans evaluate the economy.
What tariffs are Trump planning for April 2, or "liberation day"?
Here's what to know about tariffs ahead of President Trump's plans to announce new import duties on April 2.
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JD, Usha Vance visit Greenland as Trump administration eyes territory
A recent poll shows 85% of Greenlanders do not want to be part of the United States.
Trump administration to investigate 4 California universities over admissions
The latest action comes after the U.S. Department of Education said it was investigating 52 universities for alleged racial discrimination earlier this month.
Want to avoid costly environmental regulations? Just email the EPA.
The EPA announced that it would speed up the process by which industry can bypass provisions of the Clean Air Act by emailing President Trump.
Trump's tariffs won't just raise car prices, but insurances rates, experts say
President Trump's newly announced 25% tariffs on all vehicles and auto parts imported into the U.S. is set to take effect April 2.
Rubio says 300 student visas have been revoked
The comments come amid two more high-profile detentions by ICE of a Tufts University student and a University of Alabama student.
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Kansas reports measles outbreak with 23 cases
23 measles cases have been confirmed in Kansas, marking an outbreak for the state, according to local health officials.
Trump administration to shrink federal health agencies by 20,000 employees
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Their physical therapy coverage ran out before they could walk again
Health plans limit physical or occupational therapy sessions to as few as 20 a year, no matter the patient's infirmities.
Proposed foreign aid cuts could lead to millions of HIV deaths, study says
A new study shows how cuts to foreign aid could lead to millions of HIV/AIDS deaths and soaring rates of infections, undoing decades of progress against the virus.
What food dye bans mean for your health and the food in your fridge
West Virginia is banning seven artificial food dyes, including Red No. 40, in the most sweeping state level food dye ban in the U.S.
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Former Australian officer who killed 95-year-old with Taser avoids prison
A former Australian police officer avoided a prison term when sentenced for killing a 95-year-old nursing home resident with a Taser.
King Charles hospitalized briefly due to side effects of cancer treatment
King Charles was hospitalized briefly, more than a year after his cancer diagnosis, due to what Buckingham Palace called "temporary side effects" of his treatment.
Putin floats idea of temporary government for Ukraine, without Zelenskyy
Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed putting Ukraine under temporary governance under the U.N. umbrella as part of efforts to reach a peaceful settlement of the three-year-old war.
JD, Usha Vance visit Greenland as Trump administration eyes territory
A recent poll shows 85% of Greenlanders do not want to be part of the United States.
Dozens trapped under rubble after deadly quakes rock Thailand, Myanmar
Powerful earthquakes hit Myanmar and Thailand, trapping dozens of workers in a collapsed under-construction skyscraper in Bangkok.
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Sundance Film Festival moving to Boulder
The iconic Sundance Film Festival will be moving from Park City, Utah to Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027, the festival and the Colorado Governor's Office announced on Thursday.
William Shatner offers Gayle King advice before women-led space flight
William Shatner, who became the oldest person to travel to space at age 90, is offering encouragement and practical advice to Gayle King and the all-female crew launching April 14.
John Grisham reveals new novel
Best-selling author John Grisham joins CBS Mornings to debut his 52nd book, "The Widow," which is his first-ever mystery. Grisham opens up about writing a new kind of story, the twist that changed the ending, and the inspiration behind a book that's already making headlines.
Lady Gaga announces Mayhem tour for 2025. Here are details.
Lady Gaga announced her 2025 tour dates on social media Wednesday, writing, "See you soon, monsters."
"Note to Self": Singer Lea Salonga
In a special Women's History Month edition of "Note to Self," Tony Award-winning actress and Disney legend Lea Salonga writes a heartfelt letter to her 17-year-old self—revisiting her journey from the Philippines to Broadway and the legacy she unknowingly built for the next generation of Asian performers.
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Growing demand to power AI, cryptocurrency
As cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence advancements are made, U.S. demand for the energy needed to power massive mining and data centers grows. David Turk, former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss how much energy the U.S. needs and the potential environmental impacts.
Waltz's Venmo showed his contacts — even after bombshell report on Signal chat
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles was among the contacts listed in Waltz's Venmo account.
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.
Lawsuit against OpenAI over newspaper copyright can proceed, judge rules
Several newspapers have sued OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking to end the practice of using their stories to train artificial intelligence chatbots.
What is Signal, the app used by Trump's team
The Senate Intelligence Committee heard testimony on Tuesday from key players involved in a group chat on the messaging app Signal, in which the U.S.'s highly sensitive plans to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen were discussed inadvertently with a journalist. President Trump said that his administration would investigate the government's use of Signal. CBS News contributor and former CIA official Andrew Boyd has more on what it is and how it's used.
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Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
Carbon capture chemically removes CO2 from the air, to store or recycle into products. But is this technology – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change?
Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
As a tool to address rising greenhouse gas emissions, carbon capture chemically removes carbon dioxide from the air, to store or recycle into products. The company behind a new plant to be opened this summer claims the facility will remove 500,000 tons of CO2 a year. But is this form of carbon capture – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change? Correspondent David Pogue looks at the technology behind this initiative, and the controversy it has raised.
Bones of mammoths butchered for their tusks unearthed by archaeologists
Remains of five mammoths were found archaeologists from the Austrian Academy of Sciences said Thursday in a news statement.
Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
New evidence about dark energy may be "cusp of a major discovery"
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
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How location sharing helped police catch a serial rapist-turned-killer
The mother of murdered model Christy Giles pleads for others to share their locations. She says the technology helped police catch David Pearce, who murdered Giles and her friend, architect Hilda Marcela Cabrales.
Former Australian officer who killed 95-year-old with Taser avoids prison
A former Australian police officer avoided a prison term when sentenced for killing a 95-year-old nursing home resident with a Taser.
Tesla arson suspect charged in Las Vegas "targeted attack," police say
Las Vegas police arrested 36-year-old Paul Hyon Kim in connection with a "targeted attack" where he allegedly damaged at least five Tesla vehicles.
Selena Quintanilla's killer, Yolanda Saldívar, denied parole
Yolanda Saldívar was denied parole, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles confirmed in a statement posted to its webpage.
5 injured, including 2 Americans, in stabbing attack in Amsterdam
Authorities said that no motive had been established for the stabbing attack in Amsterdam that injured five people.
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When, where to see the March partial solar eclipse
Astronomy fans figuring out where and what time to see the March 29, 2025, partial solar eclipse can check out a map from NASA.
William Shatner offers Gayle King advice before women-led space flight
William Shatner, who became the oldest person to travel to space at age 90, is offering encouragement and practical advice to Gayle King and the all-female crew launching April 14.
Democrats warn of cuts to space office
Democratic members of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee are warning that Department of Government Efficiency cuts to the Office of Space Commerce at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration could harm American interests. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
What to know as Gayle King gears up for April space flight
Gayle King will step out of her comfort zone and into a space suit alongside Katy Perry, Lauren Sánchez, Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen and Kerianne Flynn.
NOAA cuts could impact space companies, satellites, Democrats warn
NOAA's Office of Space Commerce plays a crucial role in the growing space industry and is tasked with helping to manage satellite traffic to guard against collisions.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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How cherry blossoms arrived to the U.S.
Early spring comes with a cherry on top -- a cherry blossom to be more exact. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois has more.
Impact of Trump health cuts at CDC, FDA
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced a major overhaul at the department. The move will slash 10,000 workers, including positions at the CDC and the Food and Drug Administration. Dr. Jon LaPook joins to discuss.
Woman initially thought her colon cancer was IBS
There has been a startling rise in the rate of colon cancer cases among younger Americans. Natalie Brand reports on a group of doctors investigating the increase, and a young woman raising awareness about the importance of early detection.
Senators grill FAA head over mid-air collision
The acting head of the FAA admitted "something was missed" when explaining what led to the deadly midair collision between an Army helicopter and a jetliner in January. Senators also grilled the top aviation official on why thousands of previous close calls at Reagan National Airport went unaddressed. Nikole Killion has the latest.
North Carolina wildfires threaten new devastation
Wildfires are burning across the Carolinas. Dave Malkoff reports.