Pope compares anti-gay politicians to Hitler
He denounced a resurgence of homophobia on Friday by comparing the rhetoric of anti-gay politicians to that of Hitler
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5 things to know about Pope Francis' trip to Mexico
History's first Latin American pope is headed to Mexico for a weeklong tour
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
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.
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 makes unprecedented statement on sex abuse scandal
Francis also delivers a message to victims and relatives who cannot forgive abusive priests
Francis called sexual abuse by priests "a sacrilege" and for the first time held bishops to account as well
In a 47-minute exchange with reporters on his plane shortly after take-off from Philadelphia, Pope Francis called sexual abuse by priests "a sacrilege" and for the first time held bishops to account as well. He also discussed same-sex marriage and how Americans welcomed him during his tour. Allen Pizzey reports.
He told reporters on his plane he was impressed by Americans' warmth and piety
Pope Francis returns to the Vatican after his nine-day visit to the United States and Cuba. He told reporters on his plane he was impressed by Americans' warmth and piety. The pope left after celebrating Sunday Mass in Philadelphia, drawing a crowd of up to one million. Jericka Duncan reports.
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
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
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
Amid ongoing controversy in U.S. over same-sex marriage, the pontiff outlines to U.S. bishops his belief on the institution 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
With more than 23 million followers on Twitter, Pope Francis is one of the most influential leaders on the Internet
With more than 23 million followers on Twitter, Pope Francis is one of the most influential leaders on the Internet. A social media campaign called Pope Is Hope is covering Francis' trip to the U.S. in an effort to connect millennials with the Catholic Church. Jim Axelrod reports.
Pope Francis is wrapping up his three-city tour of the United States in the cradle of American democracy, Philadelphia
Pope Francis is wrapping up his three-city tour of the United States in the cradle of American democracy, Philadelphia. He delivered a speech from Independence Hall addressing two issues that have been widely discussed in America in recent months, religious liberty and immigration. Allen Pizzey reports.
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"
Soon after the pontiff landed at Philadelphia's airport, Pope Francis stopped his car to bless a boy in a wheelchair on the tarmac
Soon after the pontiff landed at Philadelphia's airport, Pope Francis stopped his car to bless a boy in a wheelchair on the tarmac. He walked over to the young boy and kissed his head.
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 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 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.
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Canadian official threatens to cut U.S. energy supplies in response to tariffs
Canada could halt oil and gas imports to the U.S. if Donald Trump imposes steep new tariffs, Ontario Premier Doug Ford warns.
AI company says its chatbots will change interactions with teen users
Character.AI users can create original chatbots or interact with existing bots. Two lawsuits allege those bots harmed teen users.
Stanley recalls 2.6 million mugs after reports of burns from loose lids
Stanley is recalling 2.6 million steel travel mugs sold in the U.S. after multiple complaints from consumers.
Men freed after convictions tossed in case involving discredited detective
Dominique Moore ad Cedric Warren had their convictions overturned in a 2009 double homicide whose investigation was overseen by a discredited police detective.
Illinois man pleads not guilty to assaulting Rep. Nancy Mace
Rep. Nancy Mace wrote in a social media post that she would need a brace for her wrist and ice for her arm — but that she would be "fine just as soon as the pain and soreness subside."
Ex-FBI informant pleads guilty to lying about the Bidens
A California man who was charged with lying to the FBI about fake criminal allegations against President Biden and his son Hunter is pleading guilty.
Mayor Adams meeting with Trump's "border czar" Tom Homan today
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is meeting with President-elect Donald Trump's incoming "border czar" Tom Homan.
Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks over killing of gay college student
A judge has declared a mistrial in the killing of a University of Mississippi student who was prominent in the local LGBTQ+ community.
Many Americans struggle to keep the lights on as energy costs rise
In some U.S. states, more than 40% of residents report having to cut back on basic necessities to afford their electricity bill, survey finds.
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Canadian official threatens to cut U.S. energy supplies in response to tariffs
Canada could halt oil and gas imports to the U.S. if Donald Trump imposes steep new tariffs, Ontario Premier Doug Ford warns.
AI company says its chatbots will change interactions with teen users
Character.AI users can create original chatbots or interact with existing bots. Two lawsuits allege those bots harmed teen users.
Stanley recalls 2.6 million mugs after reports of burns from loose lids
Stanley is recalling 2.6 million steel travel mugs sold in the U.S. after multiple complaints from consumers.
Men freed after convictions tossed in case involving discredited detective
Dominique Moore ad Cedric Warren had their convictions overturned in a 2009 double homicide whose investigation was overseen by a discredited police detective.
Illinois man pleads not guilty to assaulting Rep. Nancy Mace
Rep. Nancy Mace wrote in a social media post that she would need a brace for her wrist and ice for her arm — but that she would be "fine just as soon as the pain and soreness subside."
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Canadian official threatens to cut U.S. energy supplies in response to tariffs
Canada could halt oil and gas imports to the U.S. if Donald Trump imposes steep new tariffs, Ontario Premier Doug Ford warns.
AI company says its chatbots will change interactions with teen users
Character.AI users can create original chatbots or interact with existing bots. Two lawsuits allege those bots harmed teen users.
Stanley recalls 2.6 million mugs after reports of burns from loose lids
Stanley is recalling 2.6 million steel travel mugs sold in the U.S. after multiple complaints from consumers.
Many Americans struggle to keep the lights on as energy costs rise
In some U.S. states, more than 40% of residents report having to cut back on basic necessities to afford their electricity bill, survey finds.
"Porch pirates" steal billions in goods every year. Here's what you can do.
With thieves ever more brazen in stealing deliveries, one company is offering insurance to reimburse consumers.
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Illinois man pleads not guilty to assaulting Rep. Nancy Mace
Rep. Nancy Mace wrote in a social media post that she would need a brace for her wrist and ice for her arm — but that she would be "fine just as soon as the pain and soreness subside."
Ex-FBI informant pleads guilty to lying about the Bidens
A California man who was charged with lying to the FBI about fake criminal allegations against President Biden and his son Hunter is pleading guilty.
Time magazine names its 2024 Person of the Year
The short list for Time's 2024 Person of the Year included Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Kate Middleton, Elon Musk and Benjamin Netanyahu.
Biden commutes about 1,500 sentences, most ever in single day
"These actions represent the largest single-day grant of clemency in modern history," the White House said.
Meta donates $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund
The move comes two weeks after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg traveled to Florida and dined with President-elect Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago.
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U.K. indefinitely bans puberty blockers for people under 18
An emergency ban on hormones used to suppress puberty in transgender young people in the U.K. has been extended indefinitely, the government said.
Tennessee hospital was destroyed by Helene — others face risk
Flash flooding from Hurricane Helene trapped dozens of people on the rooftop of Unicoi County Hospital.
Bidens host women's health conference to focus on health care gender gap
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden highlighted the progress made in the first year of their White House initiative.
MadeGood granola bars recalled because they could contain metal
Recalled MadeGood granola bars were sold across the U.S. and internationally, according to food maker.
U.S. overdose deaths fell nearly 17% in 1-year period, CDC says
Members of the Biden White House celebrated the report but said there's still more work to be done to further reduce overdose deaths.
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Canadian official threatens to cut U.S. energy supplies in response to tariffs
Canada could halt oil and gas imports to the U.S. if Donald Trump imposes steep new tariffs, Ontario Premier Doug Ford warns.
Teen chess prodigy becomes youngest world champion
The usually shy and reserved teen burst into tears after nearly three weeks and 14 games of intense battle against his opponent.
U.K. indefinitely bans puberty blockers for people under 18
An emergency ban on hormones used to suppress puberty in transgender young people in the U.K. has been extended indefinitely, the government said.
Judge shot dead outside courthouse in Acapulco
The judge's murder comes two days after assailants in the Gulf coast state of Veracruz shot to death a federal congressman.
CBS News speaks with man who says he's just been freed from Syrian prison
A man identifying himself as Missourian Travis Timmerman tells CBS News he was liberated from a Syrian prison upon dictator Bashar al-Assad's ouster.
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Teen chess prodigy becomes youngest world champion
The usually shy and reserved teen burst into tears after nearly three weeks and 14 games of intense battle against his opponent.
Liz Feldman, Linda Cardellini on "No Good Deed"
"Dead to Me" Creator Liz Feldman and Actor Linda Cardellini reunite in the new Netflix series "No Good Deed." They discuss how scrolling on Zillow inspired the series about buyers competing for their dream home and how Feldman wrote the role of Margo specifically for Cardellini.
Dua Lipa on upcoming performance
Pop superstar Dua Lipa closes out a milestone year with "An Evening with Dua Lipa," a special performance featuring a 53-piece orchestra. The show airs Sunday on CBS and Paramount+.
Linda Cardellini on "No Good Deed"
Linda Cardellini stars in the new Netflix series "No Good Deed" alongside Lisa Kudrow and Ray Romano. The Emmy nominee plays Margo, a social climber competing to buy a coveted Los Angeles home.
Kennedy Center honoree Arturo Sandoval
Jazz legend Arturo Sandoval was honored this month by the Kennedy Center for his contributions to American culture through the performing arts. He shared how jazz played a pivotal role in saving his life and helping him escape Cuba to pursue his American Dream.
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AI company says its chatbots will change interactions with teen users
Character.AI users can create original chatbots or interact with existing bots. Two lawsuits allege those bots harmed teen users.
Is Facebook down? Here's what to know about reports of outages.
Users reported problems accessing many of Meta's social media services, including Facebook, Instagram and Messenger.
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.
Apple iOS 18.2 launches today. Here is what's new.
Apple rolls out much-awaited Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18.2 software update.
"Mornings Memory": The rise of ultrasounds
Ultrasounds, now routine in monitoring pregnancies, were a groundbreaking addition to prenatal care just over 40 years ago. Today's "Mornings Memory" looks back at their rise.
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Study finds young people most at risk of heat
A new Columbia University Climate School study discovered that young people may be most at risk of heat-related deaths. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Climate change could bring more snow in some areas
Experts predict climate change could actually make snow worse in some areas of the U.S. Meanwhile, nearly two-thirds of the U.S. is seeing less snowfall than in the 1970s. CBS News national climate correspondent Dave Malkoff explains how.
Wisdom, the world's oldest-known wild bird, lays an egg at 74
Wisdom the Laysan albatross was first tagged by researchers in 1956. Since then, she's believed to have raised as many as 30 chicks.
When should consumers buy electric cars?
President-elect Donald Trump indicated that once in office, he plans on ending the consumer tax credit for electric vehicle purchases. Business Insider autos senior reporter Nora Naughton joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the potential impact and when consumers should buy.
Starbucks plastic cup investigation
CBS News tracked plastic cups meant to be recycled by Starbucks and found that most of those did not end up at recycling facilities. CBS News' David Schechter breaks down the investigation's findings.
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Illinois man pleads not guilty to assaulting Rep. Nancy Mace
Rep. Nancy Mace wrote in a social media post that she would need a brace for her wrist and ice for her arm — but that she would be "fine just as soon as the pain and soreness subside."
Forensic evidence links suspect to CEO murder
Shell casings found at the scene where the UnitedHealthcare CEO was killed matched the 3D-printed gun found on the suspect, Luigi Mangione, when he was arrested, according to the NYPD. Police also said the suspect's fingerprints match fingerprints found on a water bottle and wrapper found outside of a Starbucks where surveillance video appears to show he was before the murder.
Judge shot dead outside courthouse in Acapulco
The judge's murder comes two days after assailants in the Gulf coast state of Veracruz shot to death a federal congressman.
Investigators make progress in CEO shooting case
The New York City Police Department said Wednesday that it has forensic evidence that places the suspect at the location where UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot. Lilia Luciano has the latest.
Conspiracy theories spread over CEO murder
A flood of disinformation and online theories have spread over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the suspect charged in the case, Luigi Mangione. CBS News Confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant has more.
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Learning from the Ingenuity helicopter's crash landing on Mars
Engineers now say they understand the most likely cause of the Ingenuity helicopter's crash landing on Mars earlier this year.
Emily Calandrelli talks Blue Origin mission
Emily Calandrelli joins "CBS Mornings Plus" after recently becoming the 100th woman ever in space. She and her Blue Origin crewmates traveled over 62 miles above sea level during their mission last month.
Why you shouldn't wait for the Geminid meteor shower peak this year
The Geminid meteor shower this year is set to peak at almost the same time as December's full moon, which could make for challenging viewing conditions.
NASA's Artemis moon mission delayed yet again
NASA's next two Artemis moon missions have been pushed back once again, with the first lunar landing in more than a half-century not scheduled to take place until at least mid-2027. NASA said the delay is partly so that it can address issues with the Orion spacecraft's heat shield.
NASA delays next 2 Artemis moon missions to address heat shield, other issues
Heat shield damage seen during the first Artemis test flight is now understood, NASA says, but more time is needed to implement fixes.
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Retired FBI official on Wray stepping down
Chris Piehota is a retired FBI executive assistant director and the author of "Wanted: The FBI I Once Knew." He joined CBS News to discuss the decision by Christopher Wray to step down at the end of President Biden's term.
Inside the online response to CEO's murder
The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has sparked a polarized response online with many expressing anger and frustration about the health insurance industry and the challenges Americans face when it comes to their health care. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
Liz Feldman, Linda Cardellini on "No Good Deed"
"Dead to Me" Creator Liz Feldman and Actor Linda Cardellini reunite in the new Netflix series "No Good Deed." They discuss how scrolling on Zillow inspired the series about buyers competing for their dream home and how Feldman wrote the role of Margo specifically for Cardellini.
A preview of the 125th Army-Navy game
The Army Black Knights and Navy Midshipmen meet for the 125th time this Saturday in one of football's most celebrated rivalries. Rich DeMarco and Joe Miller, play-by-play announcers for the teams, weigh in on the tradition and excitement.
Details on mysterious drones over New Jersey
There are far more questions than answers about the mysterious drones that have been spotted over New Jersey in recent weeks. The Pentagon said Wednesday they don't appear to be coming from overseas, but many state and local officials are on high alert. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson has more.