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 in America
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
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 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 concludes busy day in the Big Apple
Lots of stops for pontiff: Mass for 20,000 at Madison Square Garden, the 9/11 Memorial, an address to the U.N. and a visit to an East Harlem school
U.S. congressman grabs pope's glass, sips the water
"How many people do you know that drank out of the same glass as the pope?"
Pope Francis' visit to 9/11 memorial stirs raw emotions for victims' families
In a departure from the raucous reception that has typified the pontiff's U.S. tour, the mood at memorial was more somber
Pope Francis to release a pop-rock album
Yes it's true, the pope-approved collection is called "Wake Up!" and will be out in November
Pope: "Human beings take precedence over partisan interests"
Addressing the United Nations, Pope Francis implores world leaders to protect the environment and the "vast ranks of the excluded"
Stephen Colbert sings message to pope on "Late Show"
"Francis is totally my favorite pope," confessed Colbert
Little girl's pope encounter not as spontaneous as it looked
For 5-year-old Sophie Cruz, the moment she made a dash for Francis' popemobile in D.C. unfolded as perfectly as it was scripted
Madonna gives "popey-wopey" her blessing
A woman with plenty of experience tangling with the Vatican has given Pope Francis her endorsement during his first U.S. visit
From bobbleheads to beer, Pope Francis frenzy hits U.S.
While parishes hope the pontiff's tour brings a renewed sense of loyalty to the church, American entrepreneurs are also hoping to capitalize on his visit
NYPD protecting the pope "by sea, by air and by land"
In addition to thousands of officers on the ground, the NYPD will also have boats patrolling waterways and an extra set of "eyes in the sky"
Pope kicks off a jam-packed day in New York City
Pontiff to address U.N., hold interfaith service at 9/11 Memorial and Museum, be driven through Central Park, and much more
How Pope Francis turned around troubled Vatican bank
Few know the pontiff is a financial reformer, as he scrubs the Holy See's scandal-ridden bank and refocuses its mission
Pope Francis arrives in NYC for next leg of U.S. tour
After three days in Washington, D.C. Pope Francis arrived at JFK airport; headed to St. Patrick's Cathedral for evening prayer
New York schoolchildren prepare for meeting with pope
Pope Francis will be visiting a Harlem school Friday and meet with six students
Pope Francis connects with the poor and homeless in D.C.
"In prayer there is no first or second class," Pope Francis told them. "There is brotherhood."
Pope Francis in New York
Pope Francis visits New York City on the second leg of his American visit
Wax pope creates stir on streets of New York City
Pope Francis wax figurine was paraded in a vehicle through Times Square and near Central Park
Pope Francis in D.C.
Pope Francis visits Washington, D.C. on the first leg of his American trip
Trump disagrees with pope on immigration, climate change
The Republican front-runner also talked about the actor set to portray him on "SNL" this season
Transcript: Pope Francis' address to Congress
The pope delivered a historic address to members of Congress Thursday that touched on immigration, climate change, the death penalty, marriage and more
Pope Francis: "No justification whatsoever" for lack of housing
The pope's next stop is the oldest parish in federal Washington, St. Patrick's church, where he will bless the lunch and meet the less fortunate
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Ex-U.S. attorney in Seattle sues Trump over firing
Roger Rogoff was fired from his role as U.S. attorney in Seattle shortly after judges on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington appointed him to the job.
More Americans report shoplifting as inflation climbs, survey finds
Thirty percent of respondents said they shoplifted this year, with most citing affordability concerns and financial hardship.
Senate committee advances Clayton's nomination for intelligence chief
The Senate Intelligence Committee advanced Jay Clayton's nomination for director of national intelligence, despite opposition from Democrats.
GLP-1s are linked to a 17% drop in worker sick leave, new study finds
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Here's how much wealth you need to thrive, based on your age
Three in four American households lack the wealth to weather financial setbacks and achieve major life milestones.
Man attacked by bison recalls terrifying encounter: "He could have gored me"
Carl Isom-McDaniel was on a walk with his grandson at Yellowstone National Park earlier this month when a bison suddenly charged at him and threw him 8 feet into the air.
Iran war has cost $37.5 billion, Hegseth says, as conflict escalates
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the administration estimates that the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion since it began in late February.
Trump admin. halts $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California, Minnesota
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said his agency is pausing $867.5 million in Medicaid payments to California and $199 million to Minnesota.
Woman attacked by bear while hiking with friend and dogs in Alaska
A woman suffered injuries after being attacked by a brown bear in southern Alaska, where she was out hiking with a friend and three dogs, authorities said.
Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly, accusing it of false advertising
The lawsuit alleges that Eli Lilly misled consumers by using outdated clinical trial data to make its drugs appear more effective than Novo's.
Ford recalls nearly 388,000 vehicles over seat issue
The recall affects certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles.
Melinda French Gates on perimenopause: It took 3 doctors to diagnose me
Melinda French Gates talked about menopause and her philanthropic focus on women's health in the debut episode of Norah O'Donnell's "Healthful" podcast.
Supreme Court will review Alaska's bid to seize plane over 6-pack of beer
The pilot, Kenneth Jouppi, argues that taking his 1969 Cessna would violate the Eighth Amendment's "Excessive Fines Clause."
Video appears to show United employee threatening to call ICE on customer
A United Airlines employee appears to have been caught on video threatening to call ICE on a passenger last week at San Francisco International Airport.
Tropical Storm Bertha strengthens, threatening Gulf Coast. See its path.
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
NYT moves to quash subpoenas for phone records of reporters and family members
The New York Times moved to quash subpoenas that sought phone records of the reporters and their relatives, including the spouses of two reporters and one reporter's mother.
Trump to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian hockey sticks, alcohol, other goods
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
What to know about Taylor Farms amid the cyclospora outbreak
The nation's largest recent cyclospora outbreak has put one of America's biggest produce suppliers under renewed scrutiny.
5 drown in river in Ohio as child runs for help
Authorities say five people died near Columbus, Ohio, after several of them went into the water to assist another person who was struggling to swim.
Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham's sister, says she'll run for full Senate term
Sen. Darline Graham, who is serving out the remainder of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's term in the Senate, said she will seek a full term for the South Carolina seat her brother held for more than two decades.
Judge temporarily halts Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
How 401(k) fees can cost tens of thousands in retirement savings
About four in 10 workers aren't even aware they pay fees on their 401(k)s, research has found. Here's what to know.
Tate brothers detained as they face new charges, possible U.K. extradition
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to the U.K., where they face rape and sex trafficking charges.
Infamous cartel boss "El Mayo" Zambada sentenced to life in U.S. prison
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada ordered torture and plotted murders as he Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán grew the Sinaloa cartel into the world's largest drug trafficking organization, prosecutors said.
The U.S. labor market may soon face a new crisis: Too few workers
A severe labor shortage is set to emerge over the next decade amid a wave of baby boomer retirements and a shrinking younger workforce.
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Ex-U.S. attorney in Seattle sues Trump over firing
Roger Rogoff was fired from his role as U.S. attorney in Seattle shortly after judges on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington appointed him to the job.
More Americans report shoplifting as inflation climbs, survey finds
Thirty percent of respondents said they shoplifted this year, with most citing affordability concerns and financial hardship.
Senate committee advances Clayton's nomination for intelligence chief
The Senate Intelligence Committee advanced Jay Clayton's nomination for director of national intelligence, despite opposition from Democrats.
GLP-1s are linked to a 17% drop in worker sick leave, new study finds
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Here's how much wealth you need to thrive, based on your age
Three in four American households lack the wealth to weather financial setbacks and achieve major life milestones.
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More Americans report shoplifting as inflation climbs, survey finds
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Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly, accusing it of false advertising
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Ford recalls nearly 388,000 vehicles over seat issue
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Ex-U.S. attorney in Seattle sues Trump over firing
Roger Rogoff was fired from his role as U.S. attorney in Seattle shortly after judges on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington appointed him to the job.
Software error improperly registered 6,600 noncitizens to vote, N.J. gov. says
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said a preliminary analysis showed that fewer than 400 of the people registered that way went on to cast ballots.
Senate committee advances Clayton's nomination for intelligence chief
The Senate Intelligence Committee advanced Jay Clayton's nomination for director of national intelligence, despite opposition from Democrats.
Iran war has cost $37.5 billion, Hegseth says, as conflict escalates
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the administration estimates that the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion since it began in late February.
Trump admin. halts $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California, Minnesota
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said his agency is pausing $867.5 million in Medicaid payments to California and $199 million to Minnesota.
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GLP-1s are linked to a 17% drop in worker sick leave, new study finds
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Melinda French Gates on perimenopause: It took 3 doctors to diagnose me
Melinda French Gates talked about menopause and her philanthropic focus on women's health in the debut episode of Norah O'Donnell's "Healthful" podcast.
Melinda French Gates on perimenopause
Melinda French Gates recalled to Norah O'Donnell on "Healthful" that she started getting perimenopause symptoms in her early 40s. "I kind of couldn't believe it because I just finished having my last child in my late 30s," French Gates said. French Gates added it took three doctors to diagnose her symptoms and to get her the right treatments.
FDA says it's still investigating Taylor Farms
The FDA says Taylor Farms lettuce is still the focus of their ongoing cyclospora investigation, despite a false positive test announced Sunday. Carter Evans reports.
Severely ill prisoners granted early release are left stuck behind bars
Prisoners with severe medical conditions can be granted compassionate release, but without a long-term care facility willing to accept them, many continue to wait in prison as their conditions worsen.
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Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine's top general after days of protests
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he will replace the commander-in-chief of the armed forces as a government shakeup continues.
Cocaine worth $285 million found hidden in banana shipment
Some 1,700 pounds of cocaine was concealed in a refrigerated container from Ecuador among dozens of pallets of bananas, police said.
Deadly attack on U.S. forces in Jordan part of evolving Iranian tactics
A retired Jordanian general tells CBS News Iran is "developing techniques and capacities" to target U.S. forces with increasing lethality.
U.S. soldier killed in Iraq identified as 30-year-old from North Carolina
Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, 30, of North Carolina, was "decommissioning ammunition and an accident happened," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
Tourists stabbed near famed Acropolis in Athens, Greece
A man stabbed two tourists near the ancient Acropolis in Athens, Greece's top tourist attraction, police said.
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Inside the cameras used for "The Odyssey"
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" has made history as the first feature-length film shot entirely on 70mm IMAX cameras. Jay Holben, technical editor for the American Cinematographer, joins CBS News to discuss.
Kaylee Hottle, actress in "Godzilla vs. Kong," dies at 18 in car crash
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
Josh Duhamel talks "Ransom Canyon"
Josh Duhamel talks with "CBS Mornings" about starring in "Ransom Canyon," how much he knew about ranch life before the show and his growing family.
Oprah expanding her podcast
Oprah Winfrey announced she's expanding her podcast, "The Oprah Podcast." Starting on Tuesday, two new episodes will drop weekly. She spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her decision and revealed more about the guests she's had appear on the podcast.
Judge temporarily halts Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
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An AI expert said the telltale signs people once relied on, such as distorted fingers, unnatural eyes, or other obvious visual flaws, have largely disappeared as technology has improved.
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.
Erin Brockovich on data center regulation
New York is now the first state to temporarily ban data center construction, paving the way for others to follow suit. Environmental advocate Erin Brockovich joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Mayor to homeowner losing sleep over data center plant: "Consider selling"
Noise from a Mississippi plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area is causing migraines, ringing ears and sleepless nights, residents say.
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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.
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.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
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.
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Timeline of NYC federal building explosion
A veteran was arrested for allegedly setting off fireworks and starting a fire in front of a Manhattan building that houses several federal offices, including ICE, the FBI says. CBS News' Anna Schecter shares more details.
Cocaine worth $285 million found hidden in banana shipment
Some 1,700 pounds of cocaine was concealed in a refrigerated container from Ecuador among dozens of pallets of bananas, police said.
Tourists stabbed near Acropolis in Athens
Two Greek American tourists were stabbed near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, police said. CBS News' Anna Coren has more.
Details emerge on suspect in NYC fire
More details are emerging about the Army veteran accused of starting a fire outside a federal building in lower Manhattan on Monday. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more.
Details of suspect in NYC explosion
A U.S. Army veteran was arrested after he set off fireworks and started a fire outside of a Manhattan building, which houses federal agencies, including ICE, the FBI said. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more details.
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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.
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.
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DOJ watching polling sites in 3 Arizona counties
The Justice Department announced Tuesday that it is monitoring polling sites in three Arizona counties as voters cast ballots in the state's primary elections. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small breaks down the races we're watching.
Sen. Peters calls Hegseth a "failure"
Sen. Gary Peters and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth got into a heated exchange on the Senate floor Tuesday with Peters calling Hegseth a failure over the Iran war as the Pentagon seeks billions in additional funding. See the moment.
Former FDA commissioner on cyclospora outbreak
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Tuesday the outbreak of a severe intestinal illness is under control, adding the source has been identified. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf joins to assess the federal government's response.
Kiley "very unlikely to support" GOP budget bill
House Republicans scored a win Tuesday afternoon after the chamber narrowly passed a procedural vote on their legislative agenda. It faces a final vote later in the evening. Independent Rep. Kevin Kiley of California, who typically votes with Republicans, joins "The Takeout" with his perspective.
Trump eyes Iran's Pickaxe Mountain
President Trump on Tuesday said the U.S. is not leaving Iran and intends to inflict still more aerial damage on targets, specifically a place called Pickaxe Mountain, but the war will soon run into genuine budget limits. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Weijia Jiang report. Then, Matthew Kroenig, nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, joins with analysis.