5 things to know about Pope Francis' trip to Mexico
History's first Latin American pope is headed to Mexico for a weeklong tour
Pope Francis in America
Gay former student of Pope Francis' speaks out
Yayo Grassi and his boyfriend met with the pope during his U.S. visit, revelation came after news of pope's meeting with Ky. Clerk Kim Davis
President Obama: Pope a "good man" with "moral imagination"
In a question from CBS News' Major Garrett, President Obama was asked what he spoke about privately with the pope during the pontiff's recent visit to the U.S.
Vatican confirms pope met with gay couple during U.S. visit
Revelation comes after news of pope's meeting with Kim Davis, Kentucky clerk who was jailed for refusing same-sex marriage licenses
Vatican: Pope's encounter with Kim Davis not a sign of support
However, Kentucky clerk's lawyer claims Vatican initiated meeting and told her to change her hairstyle so she wouldn't be recognized
Kim Davis speaks out on meeting Pope Francis
Defiant Kentucky county clerk says she met briefly with pope during his historic visit to U.S.
Vandals deface statue of newest saint in California
Controversial friar was recently canonized by Pope Francis; dubbed "Saint of Genocide" by one vandal
Pope shares reflections on plane after historic U.S. trip
Francis called sexual abuse by priests "a sacrilege" and for the first time held bishops to account as well
Pope makes unprecedented statement on sex abuse scandal
Francis also delivers a message to victims and relatives who cannot forgive abusive priests
Pope Francis ends historic U.S. trip with prayer, promises
He told reporters on his plane he was impressed by Americans' warmth and piety
Pope meets with family who drove from Argentina to see him
After traveling 13,000 miles in a VW bus named Francesca, the family got their wish Sunday when Pope Francis asked to meet them
Pope Francis is on his way back to Rome after his first visit to the United States
Pope Francis is on his way back to Rome after his first visit to the United States. CBS News correspondent Allen Pizzey has been with the pope throughout the trip.
On their journey to see Pope Francis, an Argentinian family traveled 13,000 miles just to lay eyes on the pontiff, but they ended up getting much more
On their journey to see Pope Francis, an Argentinian family traveled 13,000 miles just to lay eyes on the pontiff, but they ended up getting much more. Catire Walker and Noel Zemborian quit their jobs, used their savings and took their four children across the Americas. CBS Evening News weekend anchor Jeff Glor reports.
Pope Francis wraps up U.S. visit with huge open-air Mass
The Mass in Philadelphia was the last major public event on Pope Francis' itinerary before he took off on a flight home to Rome
Pope Francis meets prisoners in Philadelphia
On his last day in the U.S., Pope Francis visited inmates at the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility, where he expressed his understanding of their pain and their families pain for being isolated from society
An emotional John Boehner recalls Pope Francis' visit
The pope's address to Congress last week was the first speech by the head of the Catholic Church
Pope Francis addresses values of marriage
Amid ongoing controversy in U.S. over same-sex marriage, the pontiff outlines to U.S. bishops his belief on the institution of marriage
Pope Francis meets with U.S. clergy sex abuse victims
The pontiff tells bishops on last day in Philadelphia "God weeps" for abuse victims, while promising to "zealously" protect young people
Pope Francis' trip sparks campaign to connect church with millennials
With more than 23 million followers on Twitter, Pope Francis is one of the most influential leaders on the Internet
Pope Francis addresses religious liberty, immigration in speech
Pope Francis is wrapping up his three-city tour of the United States in the cradle of American democracy, Philadelphia
Pope extols America's founding ideals in Philadelphia
Pope urges followers of various religions to "join their voices in calling for peace, tolerance and respect for the dignity and rights of others"
Pope blesses boy with cerebral palsy at airport
Soon after the pontiff landed at Philadelphia's airport, Pope Francis stopped his car to bless a boy in a wheelchair on the tarmac
Pope stops car to kiss head of boy with cerebral palsy
Boy's mother calls encounter with Francis upon his arrival in Philadelphia "an unbelievable feeling"
Pope Francis celebrates Mass in Philadelphia
Pope Francis said women make an "immense contribution" to the Catholic Church as he celebrated Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia
Pope calls for church to place greater value on women
Upon arrival in Philadelphia, Francis also says what Catholic Church's future in U.S. requires
U.S.
Communities celebrate high school grads who enlist in the military
"Our Community Salutes," a group that's honored students heading into uniform for a decade, has performed more than 30 of these celebrations in over 20 states this year
Surprise medical bills: Congress aims to ease the pain
Millions of people, even those with solid coverage, can get hit with astronomical bills for out-of-network charges
Unseen Freddie Mercury performance released
It was "recorded in a haze of late nights and fueled by 'fabulous food, vodka and Cristal Champagne,'" Mercury's friend said
Cops release "disgusting" video of adults brawling at kids' game
Colorado authorities say they are investigating a fist fight between adults over a teenage umpire's calls during a youth baseball game involving 7-year-olds
Three months in jail for cotton candy? Inside the nationwide crime lab backlog
Dasha Fincher's bag of cotton candy earned her three months in jail, before she was exonerated by delayed drug testing
Father of murdered Alaska teen: "My daughter trusted these people"
Cynthia "Cee Cee" Hoffman was allegedly killed by a teen seeking a $9 million payment from an online stranger
Florida man arrested for slapping reporter's hand at Trump rally
Daniel Kestner is facing a battery charge for trying to slap the phone out of the hand of Orlando Sentinel reporter Michael Williams
Homelessness crisis spurs recall effort against Los Angeles mayor
Figures released earlier this month showed a 16% jump in Los Angeles' homeless population over the last year, pegging it at 36,300
Officer-involved shooting remains Buttigieg's biggest 2020 challenge
The shooting forces Buttigieg to navigate the dual roles of mayor and candidate at a critical time for both his campaign and the city
Study: 1 out of 6 hospital trips result in "surprise" medical bills
A report by the Kaiser Family Foundation finds that millions with solid coverage from large employers are exposed to "out-of-network" charges that can amount to thousands
In South Carolina, Biden is Democrats' top choice
Most black voters choose Biden, but many are considering others, too
Congressman's former intern hopes to defeat him in primary
Immigration lawyer Jessica Cisneros is looking to replicate the primary upset pulled off by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez — but this time in a border district
How to watch "NCIS: The Cases They Can't Forget
The series, hosted by Rocky Carroll, looks at some of the biggest cases handled by the real-life agents of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service
Probe of airman's murder uncovers deception, fraud, witchcraft
"I had never seen a crime that appeared to be as violent as this one," said NCIS Special Agent of the murder of Tech. Sgt. Curtis Eccleston
Janet Mock makes history with Netflix deal
Mock said she hopes the accomplishment, "will be a huge signal boost, industrywide, to empower people and equip them to tell their own stories"
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Communities celebrate high school grads who enlist in the military
"Our Community Salutes," a group that's honored students heading into uniform for a decade, has performed more than 30 of these celebrations in over 20 states this year
Surprise medical bills: Congress aims to ease the pain
Millions of people, even those with solid coverage, can get hit with astronomical bills for out-of-network charges
Unseen Freddie Mercury performance released
It was "recorded in a haze of late nights and fueled by 'fabulous food, vodka and Cristal Champagne,'" Mercury's friend said
Cops release "disgusting" video of adults brawling at kids' game
Colorado authorities say they are investigating a fist fight between adults over a teenage umpire's calls during a youth baseball game involving 7-year-olds
Three months in jail for cotton candy? Inside the nationwide crime lab backlog
Dasha Fincher's bag of cotton candy earned her three months in jail, before she was exonerated by delayed drug testing
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Florida man arrested for slapping reporter's hand at Trump rally
Daniel Kestner is facing a battery charge for trying to slap the phone out of the hand of Orlando Sentinel reporter Michael Williams
Homelessness crisis spurs recall effort against Los Angeles mayor
Figures released earlier this month showed a 16% jump in Los Angeles' homeless population over the last year, pegging it at 36,300
Officer-involved shooting remains Buttigieg's biggest 2020 challenge
The shooting forces Buttigieg to navigate the dual roles of mayor and candidate at a critical time for both his campaign and the city
Study: 1 out of 6 hospital trips result in "surprise" medical bills
A report by the Kaiser Family Foundation finds that millions with solid coverage from large employers are exposed to "out-of-network" charges that can amount to thousands
9/11 first responder who testified with Jon Stewart enters hospice
Retired NYPD detective Lou Alvarez tugged at hearts with his testimony on day before what was to be his 69th round of chemotherapy
World
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Accused U.S. spy appeals to Trump as Russia denies his appeal
"Mr. President, we cannot keep America great unless we aggressively protect American citizens wherever they are," Paul Whelan says in Moscow court
After David Ortiz mistakenly shot, alleged motive comes to light
Police say the alleged mastermind in the shooting is a fugitive in the U.S.
Iran shoots down American drone in "clear message" to U.S.
Tension in Mideast soars as U.S. and Tehran offer differing accounts of shoot down, and a missile apparently fired by Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen hits Saudi Arabia
Officials meet after reports of missile strike in Saudi Arabia
Yemen's Iran-allied Houthis said earlier they had struck a power station in Al-Shuqaiq city, in the Saudi province of Jizan, Reuters reported
David Ortiz not the intended target of shooting
The former Boston Red Sox star is still recovering after he was shot in the back in the Dominican Republic
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Unseen Freddie Mercury performance released
It was "recorded in a haze of late nights and fueled by 'fabulous food, vodka and Cristal Champagne,'" Mercury's friend said
Highest-grossing movies of all time, ranked
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Never-before-seen Freddie Mercury video
A never-before-seen video of Queen's longtime frontman, Freddie Mercury, was released overnight. The stripped-down version of the song "Time Waits For No One" was recorded in 1986.
Janet Mock makes history with Netflix deal
Mock said she hopes the accomplishment, "will be a huge signal boost, industrywide, to empower people and equip them to tell their own stories"
Key piece of evidence missing in Kevin Spacey case
The young man and his parents "have searched all the places where such a phone may have been stored. They have not found the phone," said attorney
Technology
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City pays $600,000 to hackers who seized its computer system
Cyberattack blocked 911 dispatchers from logging calls, as a growing number U.S. municipalities are taken hostage
Bitcoin price hits 1-year high on boost from Facebook's Libra plan
Cryptocurrency enthusiasts see Facebook's move into digital money as "the catalyst everyone's been looking for"
Why Facebook is minting its own currency
Social media company, no stranger to controversy, is diving into the brave new world of virtual money
Google commits $1 billion to ease housing crisis in the Bay Area
CEO Sundar Pichai said the internet company will pave the way for 20,000 new homes in the region over the next decade
Meet Facebook's Libra, a digital currency for the social network
The company is partnering with big names like Visa, Mastercard, Uber and Spotify to create a new global cryptocurrency
Science
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Spy satellites show glaciers losing ground to climate change
Declassified spy satellite photos lead scientists to some startling conclusions
Hundreds of dead dolphins on Gulf Coast leave scientists perplexed
Almost 300 dead and dying dolphins have washed up on the shores of four Gulf Coast states – three times the usual number
Starving polar bear wanders into Siberian city looking for food
Hundreds of miles from where it should be hunting, emaciated bear seen poking around on industrial estate for food
Bear killed in Oregon after officials say it became too friendly
The bear had become "habituated" or accustomed to the area after people left food for it
Sled dogs slog through meltwater on Greenland ice sheet
"Challenging conditions" for researchers collecting instruments used to measure sea ice brought on by "very warm conditions" in the Arctic
Health
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Surprise medical bills: Congress aims to ease the pain
Millions of people, even those with solid coverage, can get hit with astronomical bills for out-of-network charges
Study: 1 out of 6 hospital trips result in "surprise" medical bills
A report by the Kaiser Family Foundation finds that millions with solid coverage from large employers are exposed to "out-of-network" charges that can amount to thousands
9/11 first responder who testified with Jon Stewart enters hospice
Retired NYPD detective Lou Alvarez tugged at hearts with his testimony on day before what was to be his 69th round of chemotherapy
Driving while high: Offenders don't think they'll be arrested
AAA says in the last 30 days, almost 15 million drivers got behind the wheel within an hour of using marijuana
Trump vows to cure cancer and eradicate AIDS
"We will push onward with new medical frontiers," President Trump said at his campaign kickoff rally
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Surprise medical bills: Congress aims to ease the pain
Millions of people, even those with solid coverage, can get hit with astronomical bills for out-of-network charges
Fed wary of economic clouds, but leaves rates unchanged
Central bank officials say the economic outlook is increasingly uncertain -- and signal their readiness to cut rates
Harassment allegations slide since Harvey Weinstein accused
The number of highly publicized accusations of sexual assault or misconduct is down sharply, "#MeToo Index" shows
Cracker Barrel cancels church event over pastor's LGBT execution remarks
The restaurant chain said it disagrees with pastor Grayson Fritts' statements of hate and divisiveness
City pays $600,000 to hackers who seized its computer system
Cyberattack blocked 911 dispatchers from logging calls, as a growing number U.S. municipalities are taken hostage
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Crime
Inside the nationwide crime lab backlog
A growing backlog at crime labs nationwide is leaving victims waiting for justice. A recent government report found the backlog for DNA analysis increased almost 85 percent from 2011 through 2017. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Father of murdered Alaska teen: "My daughter trusted these people"
Cynthia "Cee Cee" Hoffman was allegedly killed by a teen seeking a $9 million payment from an online stranger
Father of murdered Alaska teen speaks out
An Alaska teenager is charged with murdering her best friend for a multimillion-dollar payday from a stranger she met online. Cynthia Hoffman was killed earlier this month. Police say a man posed online as a millionaire, then offered the suspect money to commit a murder and send him pictures of it. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
72 cops off duty over controversial posts
The Philadelphia Police Department has taken 72 officers off hte street because of social media posts described as racist, sexist, and violent. They were recently revealed by a watchdog group that reviewed thousands of posts from police officers around the country. Errol Barnett reports.
New twist in shooting of David Ortiz
Police say the alleged mastermind in the shooting of David "Big Papi" Ortiz is a fugitive in the U.S. and confirm the Boston Red Sox legend was not the intended target. The fugitive suspect is Victor Hugo Gomez who prosecutors warn has a lengthy criminal history and may have ties to a drug cartel. Mola Lenghi reports.
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NASA to land 1st woman on moon as part of Artemis mission
NASA's project aims to bring human beings back to the moon by 2024
NASA spots "Star Trek" Starfleet logo on Mars
Hopefully, it finds some aliens sporting Vulcan salutes next
Earth approaching "meteor swarm" eyed in past impact
Scientists hope to study the Taurid meteor shower closely, in hopes of better predicting the risk of a future impact
SpaceX launches 3 Earth-observation satellites
The three Radarsat satellites will monitor resources and the effects of climate change across Canada
Jupiter's largest moons visible with binoculars in June
NASA has a message for space lovers this month: Look up
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Photographer Dave Engledow, the "World's Best Father"
He calls himself the "World's Best Father," and he's got the pictures of himself and his daughter, Alice, to prove it
Forbes: World's top 20 billionaires
Forbes has updated their billionaires list, detailing the richest people around the world.
Tony Awards 2019: Red carpet looks from your favorite stars
See Broadway stars walk the red carpet at Radio City Music Hall in New York City at the 73rd Annual Tony Awards
Jayme Closs case: Recently released evidence photos
At Jake Patterson's sentencing hearing, prosecutors showed a select few evidence photos to the court and asked that Patterson be sentenced to life in prison for the murders of Jayme Closs' parents and the 13-year-old's kidnapping
Summer music 2019
It's summertime - time for music at festivals and venues across the country
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Sneak peek: Defending DJ
Inside a family’s mission to restore their son’s reputation seven years after he was fatally shot by a police officer. CBS News special correspondent James Brown reports Saturday, June 22 at 10/9c on CBS.
Innovative program combines coding and dance
Our series, A More Perfect Union, aims to show that what unites us as Americans is far greater than what divides us. In this installment, we introduce you to a corporate executive who spends his Saturdays teaching technology with a twist. Jericka Duncan stopped by for a lesson.
How to get good sleep during long summer days
Friday is the Summer Solstice, the day we get more sunlight than any other day of the year. But all that light can throw off your circadian rhythm, which controls sleep patterns. Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the best ways to make sure you're getting enough sleep each night.
Celebrating high school grads who enlist
It's high school graduation season, when many schools celebrate the colleges their students plan to attend. But some districts are also honoring graduates who decided to enlist in the military. Vladimir Duthiers has the story of a group that’s honored high schoolers heading into uniform for a decade.
Why YouTube "could be a lot safer" for kids
CBS News has confirmed that Youtube is under federal investigation, and is accused of illegally collecting data on children. The platform has also been accused of exposing children to inappropriate content and failing to police videos featuring minors. Both Youtube and the FTC declined to comment when we asked about the FTC investigation. Wired reported in February about pedophiles using Youtube comment sections to guide other predators to videos of children. The magazine's Editor-in-Chief, Nick Thompson, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how YouTube "could be a lot safer."