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Jackie Speier on surviving the Jonestown massacre In 1978 the Calif. Congresswoman, then a congressional attorney, was nearly killed in a savage attack while on a fact-finding mission into Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple cult Nov 4, 2018
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Ben Stein says Trump needs sleep One reason for the president's recent behavior (Helsinki, anyone?) may be a basic one facing any traveler who crosses time zones and suffers jet lag: a lack of rest Aug 12, 2018
Review: Spike Lee's provocative "BlacKkKlansman" What if a black undercover detective infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan? It actually happened! Aug 11, 2018
Jim Gaffigan on the need for a good nap According to the comedian, staying awake is overrated Aug 5, 2018
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Commentaries
Midterm elections 2018: What to watch for
CBS News' director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto on elections that have primacy in our Constitution: the race for control of Congress
Jackie Speier on surviving the Jonestown massacre
In 1978 the Calif. Congresswoman, then a congressional attorney, was nearly killed in a savage attack while on a fact-finding mission into Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple cult
BREAKING NEWS! Faith Salie has something to say about "Breaking News"
When 24-hour news channels label EVERY story as supremely important, the fake urgency actually discredits journalism
Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin on whether we are living in "the worst of times"
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian says a crisis can be overcome if aroused citizens join together toward a moral purpose
Jim Gaffigan on losing his appendix
The comedian left a part of himself in Alaska
Rebecca Traister on the power of women's (and men's) anger
The author of "Good and Mad" discusses why many women have been denied the use of their own righteous anger in self-defense
Dr. Sanjay Gupta on how alcohol affects memory
Some answers to the question that hangs over the current Supreme Court confirmation battle of Brett Kavanaugh - and some wrong assumptions
Jim Gaffigan makes the case for beer that tastes like beer
The comedian isn't afraid to demand a cold brew that doesn't taste like chocolate or avocado
Aretha Franklin: An appreciation by Bill Flanagan
The greatest popular singer of the rock era, who died Thursday at age 76, sang songs of both faith and passion, and was a living manifestation of pride
Ben Stein says Trump needs sleep
One reason for the president's recent behavior (Helsinki, anyone?) may be a basic one facing any traveler who crosses time zones and suffers jet lag: a lack of rest
Review: Spike Lee's provocative "BlacKkKlansman"
What if a black undercover detective infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan? It actually happened!
Jim Gaffigan on the need for a good nap
According to the comedian, staying awake is overrated
"Mission: Impossible – Fallout" review by David Edelstein
Film critic David Edelstein says the latest installment in the Tom Cruise espionage series is smashingly well-done
Joel Sartore on wild cats: Felines that lurk in the shadows
The National Geographic photographer on cats that are difficult to capture on film
Jim Gaffigan on the "disturbing" store that fulfills all of your M&M needs
The comedian is horrified to discover that a global chain of M&M's World stores exists, making it even easier for us to buy candies you can buy anywhere
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How Trump admin cuts have compromised food safety
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More U.S.GOP spent years targeting progressive dark money. That could boomerang on Trump.
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Food safety experts say cuts to the public health system hobbled the response — and that the next outbreak could be much worse.
3 killed, 4 wounded in shooting near Seattle's Space Needle, authorities say
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Colorado River reservoirs hit record lows as government threatens major cuts
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How Trump admin cuts have compromised food safety
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of cyclosporiasis, caused by a parasite, have been reported in 41 states. The outbreak comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff; disbanded a national advisory committee on how to prevent microbial contamination in food; winnowed down an early-warning surveillance program for specific pathogens; and further delayed a rule that would have required tracing contaminants from field to store. Correspondent David Pogue talks with experts who see the current compromises of food safety as "a national wake-up call."
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Waltz says pause in strikes against Iran is "giving diplomacy some space"
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How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
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.
Crime
More Crime3 killed, 4 wounded in shooting near Seattle's Space Needle, authorities say
Three people were killed and four others wounded in a shooting during a food festival at the Seattle Center near the Space Needle, police said. A suspect was in custody and another was being sought, they said.
Family's battle for justice has impacted victims' rights
The 1979 murder of 18-year-old California college freshman Catina Salarno changed the course of her family's lives—sparking a decades-long battle to keep her killer in prison.
Inside a family's fight to keep teen daughter's killers in prison
Justine Vanderschoot was 17 when she was brutally murdered by her boyfriend and his roommate in Placer County, California. More than 20 years later, her family continues to fight for justice.
WHCA scholarship recipients relive shooting
Kaitlin Bender-Thomas and Madison Maynard, two White House Correspondents' Association scholarship recipients, join "The Daily Report" to reflect on April's terrifying shooting ahead of the rescheduled dinner.
High security for correspondents' dinner
The White House Correspondents' Dinner will have a redo in Washington, D.C., on Friday night, after the original event was interrupted in April when a gunman stormed in. It'll be a scaled-down event with scaled-up security. Nicole Sganga reports.
Space
More SpaceRussian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
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.
Latest Galleries
More Latest GalleriesNotable 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.
Latest CBS News Videos
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Oil prices and the Calgary Stampede rodeo
The Calgary Stampede is the largest outdoor rodeo in the world. And with Alberta holding the fourth-largest proven oil reserve in the world, high oil prices are playing a part in the show. Ian Lee reports.
Inside the deadly subway surfing trend
This weekend, New York City police released new video of a deadly trend known as subway surfing. Shanelle Kaul reports.
States relying on Colorado River face cuts
The Colorado River, a lifeline for the American West, is now a line in the sand dividing seven states that can't agree how to share the shrinking water supply. After years of failed talks, the federal government is now poised to impose sweeping cuts. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
2 days since latest U.S. strikes on Iran
The current two-day pause in fighting between the U.S. and Iran comes after nearly two straight weeks of intense fighting and is directly linked to progress in diplomatic efforts, sources confirm to CBS News. At the same time, there are growing concerns that the U.S. is running low on crucial munitions. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Bad poll numbers for Trump on economy, Iran
A new CBS News poll found that 65% of Americans disapprove of how President Trump is handling the economy, 71% disapprove of his handling of inflation and 63% think the war in Iran is going badly for the United States. Olivia Gazis reports.