Kamala Harris weighs in on border crisis, anti-Asian hate
Vice President Kamala Harris joined "CBS This Morning" for an exclusive interview from Washington, D.C.
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Many Americans who've met with Biden have something in common
The Biden White House at times relies on familiar faces and some secret shoppers to help decide who gets to meet with the president.
Kamala Harris: Biden "prepared to sign" gun control legislation
"Congress needs to act," Harris said on "CBS This Morning" after two mass shootings left a total of 18 people dead in the span of one week.
Fencing around outer perimeter of U.S. Capitol complex comes down
The fencing was put in place after a violent mob overran the Capitol on January 6.
Biden administration to open emergency shelters amid border surge
The Biden administration is now directing shelters to fast-track the release of unaccompanied minors.
2 staunch Trump allies launch Senate bids in Missouri and Alabama
Former Missouri Governor Eric Greitens and Alabama Representative Mo Brooks formally announced their Senate bids on Monday.
Biden says "we have to act" on gun control after Boulder shooting
Mr. Biden directed all flags at the White House at half-staff on Tuesday.
Senator Duckworth drops ultimatum to top White House officials
Senators Tammy Duckworth and Mazie Hirono had vowed to vote no on any "non-diversity nominees" until Asian Americans are named to more high level positions in the Biden administration.
What a seminal survey tells us about the views of Arab youth
On "Intelligence Matters" this week, host Michael Morell talks with Sunil John about the survey of 200 million young Arabs in the Middle East.
Judge blocked Boulder assault weapon ban 10 days before shooting
Ten people were killed Monday as the result of a shooting at a grocery store in Boulder, Colorado.
Louisiana may owe abortion clinics' lawyers $8.6 million
After the Supreme Court struck down its 2014 abortion law, Louisiana's taxpayers could be on the hook for nearly $9 million.
Pentagon receives request to provide space for migrant children
Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby said the Department of Defense has received a request from HHS to use two facilities.
"What are we doing?": Senators debate gun control in hearing
The hearing comes after the shooting Monday night in Boulder, Colorado, that left 10 people dead, including a police officer.
One thing COVID-19 has changed: Our relationship with paper
On this week's "The Debrief with Major Garrett" podcast, Major discusses the ways COVID has reinforced our relationship with paper.
Powell tells court "no reasonable person" would take fraud claims as fact
Dominion Voting Systems filed a $1.3 billion defamation lawsuit against Powell in January.
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Trump says U.S. to "keep" Strait of Hormuz, impose 20% fee on cargo
President Trump says the U.S. will "probably run" the Strait of Hormuz, as dueling attacks with Iran continue over control of the strategic waterway.
South Carolina governor to announce Lindsey Graham's replacement Monday
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster will hold a press conference to announce his appointment to fill the vacancy left by Sen. Lindsey Graham's death.
Sam Neill, "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano" star, dies at 78
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
Trump says U.S. reinstating Iran blockade in Strait of Hormuz
Trump says the U.S. will be known as "THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT," and will charge 20% on all cargo shipped via the waterway to cover security costs.
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.
1 person killed in Maine shooting involving ICE, state House speaker says
A person was killed during a shooting in Maine involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Monday morning, state House Speaker Ryan Fecteau said.
Congress returns with long to-do list as Graham's death hangs over Capitol
Congress is returning to Washington with limited time to address a number of priorities ahead of a lengthy August recess and the sprint to the midterm elections.
At least 27 killed in Bangkok beer hall fire, authorities say
Video shared by first responders shows a huge blaze, with flames coming out of the front door of the Na Ladprao bar in the northern part of the Thai capital.
Millions of Americans take on debt and drain savings to afford food
A quarter of working-age adults use credit cards to purchase groceries but struggle to repay their debts, a new study finds.
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South Carolina governor to announce Lindsey Graham's replacement Monday
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster will hold a press conference to announce his appointment to fill the vacancy left by Sen. Lindsey Graham's death.
Trump backs Lindsey Graham's sister to finish Senate term
President Trump recommended that South Carolina's governor appoint the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister Darline to serve out the rest of his term in the Senate.
Trump says U.S. reinstating Iran blockade in Strait of Hormuz
Trump says the U.S. will be known as "THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT," and will charge 20% on all cargo shipped via the waterway to cover security costs.
Congress returns with long to-do list as Graham's death hangs over Capitol
Congress is returning to Washington with limited time to address a number of priorities ahead of a lengthy August recess and the sprint to the midterm elections.
1 person killed in Maine shooting involving ICE, state House speaker says
A person was killed during a shooting in Maine involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Monday morning, state House Speaker Ryan Fecteau said.
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Millions of Americans take on debt and drain savings to afford food
A quarter of working-age adults use credit cards to purchase groceries but struggle to repay their debts, a new study finds.
High energy costs from Iran war heighten pressure on struggling farmers
As the agriculture industry in Louisiana contends with major energy cost hikes brought on by the Iran war, some farmers are unsure if their businesses will survive.
Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
Household staff can earn up to $300,000 working for America's rich
Good help is hard — and expensive — to find, according to a recruiting firm for private chefs, chauffeurs and other household workers.
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South Carolina governor to announce Lindsey Graham's replacement Monday
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster will hold a press conference to announce his appointment to fill the vacancy left by Sen. Lindsey Graham's death.
Trump backs Lindsey Graham's sister to finish Senate term
President Trump recommended that South Carolina's governor appoint the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister Darline to serve out the rest of his term in the Senate.
Trump says U.S. reinstating Iran blockade in Strait of Hormuz
Trump says the U.S. will be known as "THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT," and will charge 20% on all cargo shipped via the waterway to cover security costs.
Congress returns with long to-do list as Graham's death hangs over Capitol
Congress is returning to Washington with limited time to address a number of priorities ahead of a lengthy August recess and the sprint to the midterm elections.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Republican Sen. Tim Scott remembers Lindsey Graham, and Israeli Ambassador Michael Leiter and retired Gen. Frank McKenzie discuss the Iran war.
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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
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
Departments getting rid of firefighting foam
Fire departments across the U.S. are changing how they extinguish fires. For decades, they used foam that contained so-called "forever chemicals" that are now linked to cancer. More than a dozen states are now working to collect, remove and destroy all of it. Mark Strassmann has more.
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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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.
British counterterrorism police lead probe into murder of politician
British counterterrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe after "new information and evidence" came to light.
Trump says U.S. reinstating Iran blockade in Strait of Hormuz
Trump says the U.S. will be known as "THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT," and will charge 20% on all cargo shipped via the waterway to cover security costs.
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
A pickup truck carrying wedding guests was crushed between two other trucks on a busy highway in Indonesia's, killing 13 people and injuring five others, police say.
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"Jurassic Park" star dies at 78
Actor Sam Neill, who starred in "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at the age of 78, his family said in a statement. Neill had been battling cancer, but his family said he had beaten it and his death was unexpected.
Extended interview: Sean Evans
Vladimir Duthiers speaks with Sean Evans about how he came to host "Hot Ones," his interview with Conan O'Brien, who he would like to see on the show and more.
Sam Neill, "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano" star, dies at 78
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
7/12: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Tracy Smith. Featured: The only successful coup in U.S. history; Behind the scenes of "The Pitt"; Trump's monumental reimagining of Washington, D.C.; singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams; "Take Me Home, Country Roads"; and a Tuscany tradition: wine barrel races.
Milepost: David Attenborough
This week, British documentarian Sir David Attenborough, who turned 100 years old in May, broke the record for oldest nominee for a Primetime Emmy Award, earning two nominations this year.
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Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
AI slop floods social media, report says
A new report from AI detector Pangram found that AI-generated content is flooding socials like X and Reddit, with LinkedIn accounting for nearly two-thirds of all AI content detected. Pangram CEO and co-founder Max Spero joins CBS News to discuss his findings.
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.
MSG tracked celebrities, WIRED reports
A major database breach at James Dolan's Madison Square Garden arena revealed an apparent internal list tracking nearly 40,000 celebrities, according to a new report from WIRED. The report alleges that surveillance labels included "LGBTQIA," "DO NOT HOST," and evaluated individuals on a "risk" level. MSG claims the report is inaccurate. WIRED contributing editor Noah Shachtman joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss his reporting.
Breaking down the Texas app store age law
Earlier this week, the Supreme Court said it would allow Texas to enforce a law requiring app stores to verify users' ages while the issue plays out in the lower courts. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the constitutional question.
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Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
Watch: Pentagon releases 19 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
The American innovation that made millions of others possible
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
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British counterterrorism police lead probe into murder of politician
British counterterrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe after "new information and evidence" came to light.
Kansas woman convicted of double murder after three trials
Mike Sisco and his girlfriend Karen Harkness were gunned down in her Topeka, Kansas, home in 2002. Authorities believed it was a crime of passion. Sisco's daughter set out to help prove it was her mother, Dana Chandler, who was responsible.
Apalachee High School shooting suspect set to change plea, documents show
Colt Gray is scheduled to appear in Barrow County Superior Court on July 24 for a plea hearing, court documents show.
Nolan Wells' parents speak out
Teen football player Nolan Wells was found dead on a Mississippi island days after he vanished during a July Fourth outing. Wells' parents are searching for answers, saying that they don't believe their son would have stayed behind on the island by choice.
Takeaways from weeklong Tyler Robinson hearing
The weeklong pre-trial hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk wrapped up on Friday with the defense calling one final witness to the stand. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
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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.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer music highlights of 2026
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
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Ukraine mourns Lindsey Graham's death
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called Sen. Lindsey Graham "a true defender of freedom" after the longtime senator died Saturday at 71. Graham had met with Zelenskyy on Friday during a visit to Ukraine the day before he died. CBS News' Aidan Stretch has more on how Ukrainians are reacting to Graham's death.
Georgians lose homes due to AI data centers
Some families in Georgia are being forced to sell their homes or face government seizures to make way for AI data centers. CBS News' Skyler Henry has more.
South Carolina Lt. Gov. Evette on Sen. Graham
South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette joined "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to reflect on Sen. Lindsey Graham's impact after his death.
Strait of Hormuz conflict: Oil surges
Oil prices rose on Monday as the conflict between the U.S. and Iran intensified days after President Trump declared the countries' ceasefire agreement to be over. Iran claimed the Strait of Hormuz was closed as both sides exchanged more strikes over the weekend. Kristin Myers, ETF editor-in-chief at ASSET TV, joins CBS News to share her predictions.
Videos show aftermath of Bangkok bar fire
At least 27 people were killed after a fire broke out at a beer hall in Bangkok, Thailand. CBS News' Anna Coren has the latest.