Retired conservative judge willing to testify about Pence and Jan. 6
Retired Judge J. Michael Luttig, who advised Mike Pence against trying to delay Joe Biden's victory, says he'd be "glad" to testify.
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Oath Keepers exchanged messages about Ronny Jackson during Jan. 6 riot
One message said Jackson had to be protected during the rioting because he had "critical data."
Do you have to wear a mask on your flight? These airlines are dropping mandates
Though customers are free to continue wearing masks if they choose, passengers will not be required to mask up on many carriers for the first time in years.
Judge allows suit challenging Marjorie Taylor Greene's reelection bid
A group of five voters mounted a challenge to Greene's candidacy, arguing she is ineligible to run for federal office under a provision of the 14th Amendment.
White House commits to barring anti-satellite missile tests
The issue took on greater urgency after Russia in November launched a missile to destroy a defunct Soviet-era satellite.
Record numbers of Cubans, Nicaraguans and Colombians reach U.S. border
Border officials also reported processing a record number of Ukrainians, many of whom are flying to Mexico hoping to enter the U.S.
Conservative lawyer seeks to shield 3,200 records from January 6 committee
Eastman was a driving force behind the legal strategy to justify former President Donald Trump's attempts to stay in office.
Kimberly Guilfoyle meets again with Jan. 6 select committee
Her appearance comes nearly two months after Guilfoyle and her lawyers abruptly ended a voluntary interview.
Latest U.S. weapons assistance arrives in Ukraine
The U.S. military will be training Ukrainians outside Ukraine on using U.S.-provided Howitzers in coming days.
Higher gas prices a factor for those considering hybrid/electric car
But more would still buy a gas-powered vehicle.
On Tax Day, Elizabeth Warren accuses Intuit of manipulating tax filing
Free tax filing is a "failure" thanks to corporate sabotage, the Massachusetts Democrat charged.
TSA won't enforce transit mask mandate after judge voids it
A U.S. District Court judge in Florida ruled that the mask mandate exceeds the CDC's authority.
McConnell-affiliated group reserves $141 million in fall ad buys
The Senate Leadership fund is trying to protect vulnerable Republican seats and flip Democratic seats in battleground states.
Biden administration expands deportation protections for Ukrainians
The move could benefit thousands of Ukrainians who have been processed by U.S. officials along the Mexican border in recent weeks.
Biden requires U.S.-made steel and iron for infrastructure projects
New guidance requires that the material purchased — whether it's for a bridge, a highway, a water pipe or broadband internet — be produced in the U.S.
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Trump says U.S. will "go back to doing what we were doing" if Iran talks stall
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.
Berlin Pride attack suspect with ISIS ties raised red flags, group says
Officials said Abdul Ballout, a 21-year-old German-born citizen with Lebanese roots, plowed a vehicle into celebrants at one of Europe's largest Pride events.
Comey asks judge to drop case over seashells Instagram post
Former FBI Director James Comey argued that criminal charges stemming from an Instagram post should be dropped because his speech is protected by the First Amendment.
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.
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Live Updates: Trial begins for Lindsay Clancy in murders of her 3 kids
Lindsay Clancy is charged with murder in the deaths of her three young children in Duxbury, Massachusetts in 2023. Her attorney claims she was suffering from extreme portpartum psychosis.
Friend describes last known movements of missing American in Grenada
American Elizabeth Waddell was last seen on July 22 while visiting the tiny Caribbean island of Grenada.
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.
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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.
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.
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Savannah Guthrie asks alleged kidnappers to "do the right thing" in new video
In her Instagram post, the "Today" show host said her family had "done our part" and would "never stop looking for" their 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing since February.
The biggest weather risk for homeowners? It's no longer hurricanes.
Severe "convective" storms account for roughly a third of global natural disaster economic losses, a new study finds.
Comey asks judge to drop case over seashells Instagram post
Former FBI Director James Comey argued that criminal charges stemming from an Instagram post should be dropped because his speech is protected by the First Amendment.
UNC football GM Michael Lombardi placed on administrative leave
Michael Lombardi joined Bill Belichick in making the NFL-to-college move when North Carolina hired the former New England Patriots coach in 2024.
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.
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The biggest weather risk for homeowners? It's no longer hurricanes.
Severe "convective" storms account for roughly a third of global natural disaster economic losses, a new study finds.
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
Crude prices dropped as the U.S. Ambassador to the UN said suspension of attacks is aimed at finding a diplomatic solution.
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.
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Comey asks judge to drop case over seashells Instagram post
Former FBI Director James Comey argued that criminal charges stemming from an Instagram post should be dropped because his speech is protected by the First Amendment.
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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.
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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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Friend describes last known movements of missing American in Grenada
American Elizabeth Waddell was last seen on July 22 while visiting the tiny Caribbean island of Grenada.
Knife attack in Paris thwarted by quick-thinking bystander, witness says
Officials say the motive behind a violent attack on three women in Paris is unclear, but the suspect shouted incoherently after being tackled by bystanders.
Berlin Pride attack suspect with ISIS ties raised red flags, group says
Officials said Abdul Ballout, a 21-year-old German-born citizen with Lebanese roots, plowed a vehicle into celebrants at one of Europe's largest Pride events.
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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Trump says U.S. will "go back to doing what we were doing" if Iran talks stall
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.
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Comedian Jeff Arcuri talks new special
Comedian Jeff Arcuri became a sensation on social media after more than a decade of performing at comedy clubs. He talks about his debut stand-up special, "Jeff Arcuri: Nice to Meet You," his comedy reaching new audiences and a time when crowd work didn't go as expected.
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.
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Theaters score with themed popcorn buckets
Bradley Blackburn visits gets a taste of the custom popcorn buckets from movies like "The Odyssey" that are driving fans crazy.
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.
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.
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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.
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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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Officials give update on Seattle shooting
Authorities in Seattle on Monday gave an update on Sunday night's shooting at a food festival near the Space Needle. Three people were killed and four were wounded. CBS News' Anna Schecter provided further context on the news conference.
Chiefs assistant coach's son charged in shooting
Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Eric Bieniemy's son, Elijah, has been charged in the shooting of his mother in Virginia and is being held without bond, authorities say. Mia Bieniemy, 57, was taken to a hospital and was reported to be in stable condition.
Suspect in Berlin Pride attack linked to ISIS
Abdul Ballout, the suspect accused of plowing his vehicle into a crowd at a Berlin Pride event, killing at least one and injuring dozens, tried to join ISIS and was headed to a deradicalization program, police say. Chris Livesay shares all the new details.
Latest on Berlin Pride attack suspect
More information is emerging about the timeline of the deadly Berlin Pride car ramming attack and about the suspect. CBS News' Anna Noryskiewicz has the latest.
Seattle police search for second suspect
Seattle police are searching for a second suspect in the deadly shooting at a food festival near the Space Needle. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
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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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Notable Deaths in 2026
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Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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
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Theaters score with themed popcorn buckets
Bradley Blackburn visits gets a taste of the custom popcorn buckets from movies like "The Odyssey" that are driving fans crazy.
Officials give update on Seattle shooting
Authorities in Seattle on Monday gave an update on Sunday night's shooting at a food festival near the Space Needle. Three people were killed and four were wounded. CBS News' Anna Schecter provided further context on the news conference.
New U.S.-Canada bridge opens
Marta Leardi-Anderson, executive director of the Cross-Border Institute, joins CBS News to discuss the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge on Monday, which connects Detroit and Ontario, as President Trump raises questions about the agreement governing its use.
Chiefs assistant coach's son charged in shooting
Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Eric Bieniemy's son, Elijah, has been charged in the shooting of his mother in Virginia and is being held without bond, authorities say. Mia Bieniemy, 57, was taken to a hospital and was reported to be in stable condition.
Trump pausing Iran strikes for now
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz says President Trump is "giving diplomacy a chance" amid a multi-day pause in strikes against Iran. CBS News' Weijia Jang has more.