Teachers keep lessons of 9/11 alive for a new generation
Teachers from across the U.S. this summer took part in a program for educators at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.
Remembering 9/11
Biden, Harris, Trump, Vance appear together at NYC 9/11 memorial ceremony
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump appeared together at Ground Zero just hours after Tuesday's contentious debate.
Rare video from ground zero on 9/11
Only 29 minutes passed between the two World Trade Center towers falling. CBS News photojournalist Mark LaGanga captured the eerie scene up close
60 Minutes: The Miracle of the Pentagon
When terrorists struck the Pentagon with a hijacked plane on September 11th, they hit the only section of the building renovated to resist a terrorist attack.
60 Minutes Archive: The Children of September
A few weeks after the attacks, Scott Pelley spoke with children who lost a parent on September 11th and talked about how suddenly their lives had changed.
60 Minutes 9/11 Archive: Band of Brothers
A November 2001 report on the FDNY band that played at a seemingly endless number of funerals and memorial services to honor their fallen brothers.
Operator Relief Fund seeks to help "shadow warriors" who fought post-9/11
Some veterans of the war on terror are taking a new approach to helping each other heal.
They responded to 9/11 as officers, now they treat those who stood beside them
Two retired NYPD sergeants, now health care providers, continue to see health challenges among first responders more than two decades after the terrorist attacks.
Michael Bloomberg on reviving lower Manhattan through the arts
The former NYC mayor talks about the $500 million Perelman Performing Arts Center, opening later this month – the final major piece of redevelopment at the World Trade Center site.
CIA unveils model of al Qaeda leader hideout used before deadly strike
The al-Zawahiri model home is the rare artifact that had been used by intelligence officers just weeks beforehand.
Some 9/11 families "outraged" over potential plea deals for defendants
Attorneys confirm military prosecutors and five defendants held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, are negotiating deals in "forever trial" that would take death penalty off the table – and some victims' families are outraged.
"It seems like just yesterday": U.S. marks 21st anniversary of 9/11 attacks
Families read the names of each of the 2,983 victims of the 2001 attacks.
5 Guantánamo prisoners accused in 9/11 attacks could get plea deals
The potential plea deals could take the death penalty off the table and keep the detention camp at the military base in Guantánamo Bay open for the foreseeable future.
9/11 story of hope and loss
New York firefighter Jonathan Ielpi went to work on 9/11 and never came home. His father Lee spent three months searching the wreckage of the Twin Towers until he found his son's remains. During that time, he transformed a local deli into a meeting place for rescue workers. Over the years, it became a deeply personal tribute center, with a room of photos that bring many visitors to tears. Fifteen years after losing Jonathan, Lee Ielpi shares his story with Kenneth Craig in New York.
Seeking justice after 9/11
Catherine Herridge speaks with a woman who is fighting for justice after her fiancé, a New York City firefighter, was killed on 9/11. Her push to see the September 11th defendants finally stand trial.
Saudi Arabia global image 20 years from 9/11
Holly Williams travels to Riyadh to take a closer look at how Saudi Arabia has tried to change its global image since 9/11 with more rights for women and the opening of its society, while the country has also continued an abuse of human rights from its treatment of female activists to the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
FBI releases declassified documents on probing Saudi ties to 9/11
Agents for years investigated support given to several of the hijackers, focusing on whether three Saudi nationals had advance knowledge of the attacks.
Almost 3,000 flags at Sept. 11 display removed by student as protest
The student at Washington University in St. Louis was caught doing it on video. The school is mulling what, if any disciplinary action to take.
They responded to 9/11 as officers, now they treat those who stood beside them
Two retired NYPD sergeants, now health care providers, continue to see health challenges among first responders 20 years after the terrorist attacks.
FBI releases newly declassified record on 9/11 attacks
The document details contacts two hijackers had with Saudi associates in the U.S. but does not provide proof that senior Saudi officials were complicit.
NYT reporter Dan Barry on 9/11, and messages written in dust
The Pulitzer Prize-winner recalls the scene at Ground Zero, and words of grief, anger and faint hope scrawled in the dust that had settled on the surrounding buildings.
20 years after: The transformation of Ground Zero
On Sept. 11, 2001, 16 acres in Lower Manhattan were turned into hallowed ground. How that area has been transformed since 9/11 has been a delicate balance of both looking back and looking forward.
Three witnesses to the 9/11 Pentagon attack tell their stories
"I remember praying, like, 'God, I don't believe you brought me here for me to die like this,'" Sheila Moody said. "And that's when I heard a fire extinguisher."
Ruling Taliban settle into Afghan capital as world commemorates 9/11
White Taliban flags waved near the now-empty U.S. Embassy in Kabul and members of the group strolled throughout the capital city on Saturday.
Biden, Obama and Clinton mark 9/11 in New York with display of unity
Presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton all gathered at the site where the World Trade Center towers fell two decades ago.
U.S.
Canada's Doug Ford on why country needs to "fight back" against Trump trade war
"We didn't start this war," Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News on "The Takeout."
Tony Romo arrested in Wisconsin on suspicion of driving while intoxicated
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said Romo was pulled over around 6 p.m. on Thursday.
Trump says U.S. to investigate EU trade practices over tech company fines
President Trump accused the European Union of "robbing" American companies and taxpayers.
South Carolina on cusp of being first 2028 Democratic presidential primary state
The DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee voted Friday to recommend that South Carolina should hold the nation's first 2028 presidential nominating contest.
Here is how cyclospora outbreak is affecting businesses
Visits to fast casual restaurants with lettuce-heavy menus are seeing declining foot traffic in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Moms speak out, alleging their sons were switched at birth decades ago
The mothers of two men who accuse a North Dakota hospital of switching them at birth are speaking out after the discovery.
Trump expected to attend White House Correspondents' Dinner redo after April attack
President Trump is expected to attend the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
"The child is terrified": Doctors on front lines of measles comeback speak out
Confirmed measles cases in the U.S. just hit a 35-year high, and it's only July.
Ex-cop wanted for murder extradited from China after 21 years on the run
The case of former officer Daniel Hiers Jr. was featured on "America's Most Wanted."
Pentagon website "anomalies" that removed names of 4 killed in Iran war remain
The Pentagon website, which was last updated on July 22, still showed only 14 killed in the conflict as of Friday.
Ford recalls more than half a million Bronco vehicles over engine fire risk
A short circuit in the engine compartment can potentially cause a fire. Here's the fix.
LeBron James heading to Philly in deal with 76ers
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
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Sen. Peters wants to know why ICE bought spyware that can take control of phones
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has purchased commercial spyware that can covertly take control of phones, collect messages, photos and location information.
Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expands to 4 more states
The cyclosporiasis outbreak, the nation's largest, is currently affecting nine states.
U.S. targets California-born leader of notorious Jalisco cartel
Juan Carlos Gonzalez, also known as "Pelon," is the stepson of "El Mencho" — real name Nemesio Oseguera — who was injured and later died in a military sweep.
The Federal Reserve meets next week. Could it raise interest rates?
The central bank is widely expected to stand pat on Wednesday, but persistent inflation concerns are reshaping expectations for the rest of 2026.
Tree of Life rabbi Jeffrey Myers bids farewell 8 years after deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history
Rabbi Jeffrey Myers is retiring from Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh, which he led through the aftermath of the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history.
All 11 on seaplane that crashed, caught fire north of Seattle survive
A seaplane with 11 people on board crashed and caught fire a short time later in the Puget Sound area north of Seattle. All 11 survived, authorities said.
Texas appeals court reverses injunction that closed midwife's clinics
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accused Maria Rojas of performing illegal abortions and practicing medicine without a license last year.
Remembering cameraman Derek Williams, "the mate you would want in any war zone"
Derek Williams died Wednesday, according to his family. He had been living with Parkinson's disease and was recently diagnosed with cancer.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (July 26)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
25 states sue FEMA and DHS, accuse Trump admin. of withholding funding
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
Rapid pace of interceptor and precision-guided weapons use worries Trump admin.
The U.S. defense industrial base isn't equipped to produce missiles rapidly enough to replenish munitions used in the war with Iran, or transferred for use to Central Command.
Measles outbreak "slowing," but newborn's family still can't meet her
Utah's weekly measles case count has fallen. The national tally hasn't, and a newborn who's too young to be vaccinated is caught in between.
Tampa, Charleston airports to join new TSA privatized security initiative
The new Gold+ initiative would allow private contractors to handle passenger screening at three airports while the TSA retains federal oversight.
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Canada's Doug Ford on why country needs to "fight back" against Trump trade war
"We didn't start this war," Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News on "The Takeout."
Tony Romo arrested in Wisconsin on suspicion of driving while intoxicated
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said Romo was pulled over around 6 p.m. on Thursday.
Trump says U.S. to investigate EU trade practices over tech company fines
President Trump accused the European Union of "robbing" American companies and taxpayers.
South Carolina on cusp of being first 2028 Democratic presidential primary state
The DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee voted Friday to recommend that South Carolina should hold the nation's first 2028 presidential nominating contest.
Here is how cyclospora outbreak is affecting businesses
Visits to fast casual restaurants with lettuce-heavy menus are seeing declining foot traffic in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
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Trump says U.S. to investigate EU trade practices over tech company fines
President Trump accused the European Union of "robbing" American companies and taxpayers.
Here is how cyclospora outbreak is affecting businesses
Visits to fast casual restaurants with lettuce-heavy menus are seeing declining foot traffic in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Ford recalls more than half a million Bronco vehicles over engine fire risk
A short circuit in the engine compartment can potentially cause a fire. Here's the fix.
Here are the new tariff rates on dozens of countries targeted by Trump
President Trump announced new tariffs of up to 12.5% to replace expiring Section 122 levies. Here are the rates for each country.
The Federal Reserve meets next week. Could it raise interest rates?
The central bank is widely expected to stand pat on Wednesday, but persistent inflation concerns are reshaping expectations for the rest of 2026.
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Canada's Doug Ford on why country needs to "fight back" against Trump trade war
"We didn't start this war," Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News on "The Takeout."
Trump says U.S. to investigate EU trade practices over tech company fines
President Trump accused the European Union of "robbing" American companies and taxpayers.
South Carolina on cusp of being first 2028 Democratic presidential primary state
The DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee voted Friday to recommend that South Carolina should hold the nation's first 2028 presidential nominating contest.
Trump expected to attend White House Correspondents' Dinner redo after April attack
President Trump is expected to attend the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
Pentagon website "anomalies" that removed names of 4 killed in Iran war remain
The Pentagon website, which was last updated on July 22, still showed only 14 killed in the conflict as of Friday.
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Here is how cyclospora outbreak is affecting businesses
Visits to fast casual restaurants with lettuce-heavy menus are seeing declining foot traffic in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
"The child is terrified": Doctors on front lines of measles comeback speak out
Confirmed measles cases in the U.S. just hit a 35-year high, and it's only July.
Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expands to 4 more states
The cyclosporiasis outbreak, the nation's largest, is currently affecting nine states.
FDA investigating new cyclospora outbreak
U.S. health officials said they are investigating an additional outbreak of cyclospora, but do not know its source. Plus, Taylor Farms has reportedly shut down the plant where lettuce is suspected to have started the initial outbreak that has sickened thousands in at least 41 states. Carter Evans reports.
Measles outbreak "slowing," but newborn's family still can't meet her
Utah's weekly measles case count has fallen. The national tally hasn't, and a newborn who's too young to be vaccinated is caught in between.
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Canada's Doug Ford on why country needs to "fight back" against Trump trade war
"We didn't start this war," Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News on "The Takeout."
Costa Rica captures top fugitive "Diablo," wanted by U.S., officials say
Alejandro Arias-Monge, 41, had a $500,000 U.S. bounty on his head for alleged drug trafficking.
Meet the "Steel Warriors" melting down knives to empower British teens
A charity is turning thousands of knives taken off London streets into a new type of weapon to counter youth violence: Free outdoor gyms.
Ex-cop wanted for murder extradited from China after 21 years on the run
The case of former officer Daniel Hiers Jr. was featured on "America's Most Wanted."
Pentagon website "anomalies" that removed names of 4 killed in Iran war remain
The Pentagon website, which was last updated on July 22, still showed only 14 killed in the conflict as of Friday.
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Tilly Norwood's creator insists the AI actor is creating Hollywood jobs
The robot actor is generating work for Hollywood creatives, not stealing jobs from actors, her inventor tells CBS News.
From the archives: Legendary late-night producer Peter Lassally
Peter Lassally, the fabled TV executive for such late-night hosts as Johnny Carson and David Letterman, and a mentor for many rising comedians, died July 19, 2026 at age 93. In this March 11, 2018 "Sunday Morning" profile, correspondent Mo Rocca talked with Lassally (affectionately dubbed "The Host Whisperer") about working with the kings of late-night. Lassally also talks about his childhood, part of which was spent in Nazi concentration camps, and also about whether he has had joy in his life.
Aisha Tyler on "Criminal Minds" journey
"Criminal Minds" star Aisha Tyler was only supposed to be in six episodes of the show, but her journey on the series has now spanned over a decade. She tells "CBS Mornings" how her role has impacted her in real life and what it was like to work with guest star Connor Storrie from "Heated Rivalry."
James Norton talks "House of the Dragon"
Actor James Norton describes what it is like to play a villain in "House of the Dragon," which is a prequel to "Game of Thrones" and reveals which scene made him nearly faint during shooting.
Luke Bracey on "Little House on the Prairie"
Luke Bracey tells "CBS Mornings" the new "Little House on the Prairie" series was adapted from the books rather than a reboot of the TV show. He explains why he thinks it resonates with people today and how a playlist helped him and a co-star bond over their characters.
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Lawmakers weigh AI "kill switch"
Days after OpenAI revealed one of its models went rogue and hacked into another company's servers, House lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow the federal government to effectively shut down models that may put the public at risk. Jo Ling Kent explains.
How to save on your next laptop amid AI boom
As the back-to-school shopping season begins, you can expect to pay more for certain items, like laptops, due to shortages stemming from artificial intelligence. Brian Westover, principal hardware writer for PCMag, joins CBS News to discuss how you can save money.
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.
Study: ChatGPT solved complex cybersecurity task
New research from a cybersecurity company now indicates that artificial intelligence models are getting better at solving multi-part problems. Gabriel Bernadett-Shapiro, who worked on the project and is a distinguished AI research scientist at SentinelOne, joins to unpack his team's research.
OpenAI confirms "unprecedented" incident
OpenAI is investigating after two of its AI bots went rogue and targeted an outside company during a training exercise in what the company called an "unprecedented cyber incident." Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at Puck, joins with more.
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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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Costa Rica captures top fugitive "Diablo," wanted by U.S., officials say
Alejandro Arias-Monge, 41, had a $500,000 U.S. bounty on his head for alleged drug trafficking.
Inside heightened security for WHCA dinner
The Secret Service says there has been a significant rise in threats ahead of the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has more details.
Apalachee shooting suspect pleads guilty
The teen accused of killing four people during a 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia has pleaded guilty to all charges. CBS News' Jared Eggleston reports.
Ex-cop wanted for murder extradited from China after 21 years on the run
The case of former officer Daniel Hiers Jr. was featured on "America's Most Wanted."
Warning of threats ahead of WHCA dinner
U.S. Secret Service director Sean Curran spoke about a rise in threats ahead of the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
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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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Ontario Premier Ford on U.S.-Canada relations
Ontario Premier Doug Ford spoke with CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe about the upcoming opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge and President Trump's new tariffs on Canada. "We didn't start this trade war. President Trump decided to go after his close ally and friend, his number one customer in the entire world," Ford said.
Impact of Trump's new tariffs
The markets showed a muted reaction as President Trump announced the latest round of tariffs on Thursday over "forced labor" concerns. Moneywatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Trump to meet with Zelenskyy at White House
President Trump is set to meet with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy on Tuesday amid calls for military support against Russia as Ukraine gains ground in the conflict. The Trump administration also recently imposed a new round of tariffs on dozens of countries, alleging forced labor concerns. Nicole Killion breaks it down.
Details of court hearing for NYT subpoenas
A judge criticized the Justice Department for legal errors that ultimately led the agency to withdraw its subpoenas of two New York Times journalists who wrote a story about security concerns on President Trump's Qatari-gifted Air Force One. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Inside heightened security for WHCA dinner
The Secret Service says there has been a significant rise in threats ahead of the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has more details.