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Late-night hosts show support for Jimmy Kimmel after ABC pulls him off the air indefinitely; CDC committee recommends against combo MMRV vaccine for children under 4 years old.
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Jimmy Kimmel delivers first monologue since show was taken off the air
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Details on first Kimmel show since suspension
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" went back on the air Tuesday night, but about a third of the U.S. didn't see it as ABC affiliates owned by Nexstar and Sinclair continued their preemptions of the show. Brian Steinberg, senior TV editor for Variety, joins "The Takeout" to break down the key moments from Kimmel's return.
Comedian speaks on free speech, Jimmy Kimmel
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" is back on late-night, nearly a week after Disney suspended the show over comments Kimmel made about the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Hugh Fink, Emmy-award-winning writer and comedian, joins CBS News to discuss.
Trump slams Jimmy Kimmel's return to TV
President Trump weighed in on ABC's decision to put Jimmy Kimmel's late-night TV show back on the air following controversy over his comments after Charlie Kirk's death. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti, Weijia Jiang and Natalie Brand report. Also, Kerry Flynn, a media reporter for Axios, joins "CBS News Mornings" with more.
Kimmel defends free speech in TV return
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his show Tuesday night after ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over his comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Kimmel defended free speech during his emotional monologue. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti and Weijia Jiang have more details.
Former late-night writer on Kimmel's return
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Is officially back on the air Tuesday night. The show's return to ABC comes less than a week after the network pulled it over comments Kimmel made about the death of Charlie Kirk. Wayne Federman, former head monologue writer of "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon," joins CBS News to discuss.
First Amendment lawyer on Jimmy Kimmel
Sinclair and Nexstar say their ABC stations will continue to preempt "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" with local programming as the show returns to the network on Tuesday night. Kimmel was briefly pulled completely off the air over comments he made about Charlie Kirk's assassination. Bob Corn-Revere, chief counsel for the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression and former chief counsel to an interim chair of the FCC, joins CBS News with analysis.
Nexstar to continue preempting "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" after ABC return
Nexstar on Tuesday said it will monitor the late-night show as it returns to ABC tonight.
Some ABC affiliates won't show Jimmy Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel is set to return to late-night TV on Tuesday after Disney reversed its decision to take him off ABC's airwaves. But ABC affiliates owned by Nexstar and Sinclair will continue to preempt Kimmel over his comments on the reaction to Charlie Kirk's assassination. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
Sacramento ABC TV station building struck by gunfire; suspect in FBI custody
The suspect in the shooting at the ABC station in Sacramento, Anibal Hernandez-Santana, was released on bail on Saturday, authorities said, then arrested by the FBI later the same day.
Sinclair says it will still preempt Kimmel
Hours after Disney announced the return of Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show, Sinclair Broadcasting Group said it would preempt the program while discussions with ABC play out. Steve Battaglio, media reporter for the Los Angeles Times, joins CBS News to discuss.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" will return to air Tuesday, Disney says
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been preempted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
What we know about Jimmy Kimmel's return
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" will return to ABC on Tuesday night following the show's controversial suspension last week. CBS News correspondent Gwen Baumgardener reports. Then, Brian Steinberg, senior TV editor for Variety, joins to discuss.
Disney ends Kimmel silence, announces return
Disney announced Monday that late-night host Jimmy Kimmel will be back on the airwaves Tuesday, nearly one week after the network suspended his show over comments he made about the response to the deadly shooting of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
State of free speech in U.S.
The reaction to the murder of Charlie Kirk and the crackdown on his critics is raising concerns over free speech. In an interview conducted before Disney announced the return of Jimmy Kimmel's show, Greg Lukianoff, president and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, joined "The Takeout" to discuss.
ABC brings back Jimmy Kimmel
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" will return on Tuesday, nearly a week after it was pulled from the air, Disney announced on Monday. Scott Nover, media reporter for The Washington Post, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Gunfire strikes Sacramento TV station building
Gunfire struck the building that houses the ABC 10 TV station in Sacramento on Friday afternoon. No one was injured.
Trump floats revoking TV licenses over bad press
President Trump on Thursday suggested that networks should have their licenses pulled for negative coverage of him. His comments come amid ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel over remarks about the Charlie Kirk shooting suspect. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Free speech debate over Kimmel's suspension
Jimmy Kimmel's suspension for comments on the Charlie Kirk shooting suspect is sparking a debate over free speech and censorship. Political strategists Kristian Ramos and Bryan Lanza join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Late-night hosts skewer Jimmy Kimmel suspension with humor and solidarity
Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon opened their late-night shows using a mix of humor, song and expressions of solidarity with suspended ABC host Jimmy Kimmel.
Timeline of Jimmy Kimmel preemption
Hollywood is grappling with concerns over free speech and censorship after comedian Jimmy Kimmel's show was abruptly pulled from the air over his monologue comments about the shooting of Charlie Kirk. Peter White, executive editor of television at Deadline, joins CBS News to unpack the chain of events that led to ABC's decision.
ABC preempts "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over Kimmel's Charlie Kirk comments
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
Democrats condemn Kimmel being pulled off air
ABC's decision to pull Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show over his comments about the Charlie Kirk shooting is sparking mixed reactions, with Democrats uniformly condemning the move. Juliegrace Brufke, congressional correspondent for 24sight News, and Hugo Lowell, White House correspondent for The Guardian, join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Fallout from ABC pulling Jimmy Kimmel off air
ABC has pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" off the air indefinitely after comments from the comedian about the Charlie Kirk shooting. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports from Los Angeles. Then, Larry Sabato, founder and director of the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia, joins with analysis.
Iran warns protesters of maximum punishment as death toll mounts
As Iran's exiled crown prince predicts his imminent return, the Islamic Republic shirks Trump's warnings and threatens protesters with maximum punishment.
U.S. airstrikes hit ISIS targets in Syria, officials say
The strikes were part of a retaliatory operation for the ISIS terrorist ambush in Palmyra, Syria, in December that killed two American soldiers and one U.S. civilian interpreter.
Trump's threats inspiring Iran protesters but might not deter crackdown
The leader of an independent Iranian news publication says President Trump's warnings are alarming officials and encouraging demonstrators.
Suspect arrested in murders of Ohio dentist and his wife, police say
Michael McKee is the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, according to court records obtained by CBS News. Tepe and her husband, Spencer, were shot and killed in Columbus on Dec. 30.
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Protests continue in Minneapolis amid fallout over deadly ICE shooting
Minneapolis is reeling after an ICE agent fatally shot a woman on the city's south side Wednesday morning.
Greenland's leaders reject Trump push: "We don't want to be Americans"
Greenland's leaders said the island's future must be decided by its people.
Video taken by ICE agent shows new angle of fatal shooting in Minneapolis
The White House shared video showing a different angle of Renee Good's shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis and the moments that led up to it.
State Department advises U.S. citizens to leave Venezuela "immediately"
The State Department said there are reports of groups of armed militias, known as colectivos, setting up roadblocks and searching vehicles for evidence of U.S. citizenship or support for the U.S.
Congress debating possible consequences for ICE after Renee Good's death
Lawmakers are demanding a range of actions, from a full investigation and policy changes to the defunding of ICE operations and the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
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Suspect arrested in murders of Ohio dentist and his wife, police say
Michael McKee is the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, according to court records obtained by CBS News. Tepe and her husband, Spencer, were shot and killed in Columbus on Dec. 30.
Actor Timothy Busfield faces child sex abuse charge in New Mexico
Timothy Busfield is known for appearances in "The West Wing," "Field of Dreams" and "Thirtysomething."
Protests against ICE taking place nationwide after shootings
Protests against immigration enforcement were taking place across the U.S. after federal officers shot three people in Minneapolis and Portland.
Stolen cars being smuggled to Mexico, where they're almost impossible to recover
Authorities warn organized theft rings are going after high-end SUVs, pickups and performance cars in the U.S. and smuggling them into Mexico.
Suspect in custody after 6 killed in spree of shootings in Mississippi
Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott said the victims were family members related to the suspect. They were shot at three separate locations late Friday. One of the victims was a child.
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Trump urges credit card companies to slash interest rates to 10% for one year
President Trump called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates late Friday, an idea that has drawn strong support from lawmakers in both parties but pushback from card issuers.
Looking for a job? Here are the best U.S. cities to find openings.
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Trump posted some U.S. jobs data the before its official release
The White House said it will review its protocols for releasing economic data after President Trump's "inadvertent public disclosure."
Some Americans say they'll go without health insurance as ACA rates spike
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
Meta signs 3 deals for nuclear energy to power AI data centers
Facebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its artificial intelligence data centers.
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Congress debating possible consequences for ICE after Renee Good's death
Lawmakers are demanding a range of actions, from a full investigation and policy changes to the defunding of ICE operations and the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Greenland's leaders reject Trump push: "We don't want to be Americans"
Greenland's leaders said the island's future must be decided by its people.
Over $120M in USDA award payments to MN suspended, Sec. Rollins says
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Friday that she is suspending payments on all active and future awards from the USDA to Minnesota amid the long-running fraud scandal in which the White House has alleged a misuse of federal funds.
Trump urges credit card companies to slash interest rates to 10% for one year
President Trump called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates late Friday, an idea that has drawn strong support from lawmakers in both parties but pushback from card issuers.
San Francisco mayor says he convinced Trump in phone call not to surge federal agents
In October, President Trump announced that he had called off a plan to "surge" federal agents to San Francisco.
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Doctors thought he had cancer. An offhand suggestion led to a rare diagnosis.
Andy Provencher spent a year searching for the cause of his exhausting symptoms before a physician's assistant suggested a rare illness.
Some Americans say they'll go without health insurance as ACA rates spike
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
Book excerpt: "Enough" by Dr. Ania Jastreboff and Oprah Winfrey
The media superstar, who has struggled with weight for much of her life, and a Yale School of Medicine doctor team up for a book that examines the biology of obesity, offering a new way forward.
RFK Jr. says it may be "better" if fewer children receive the flu vaccine
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed there is "no scientific evidence" the flu vaccine prevents hospitalizations or death in children, despite previous CDC guidance.
RFK Jr. announces new dietary guidelines. Here's what to know.
The new dietary guidelines recommend limits on added sugars and mention gut health. Here's what to know.
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U.S. airstrikes hit ISIS targets in Syria, officials say
The strikes were part of a retaliatory operation for the ISIS terrorist ambush in Palmyra, Syria, in December that killed two American soldiers and one U.S. civilian interpreter.
U.S. envoy urges Syria, Kurds "return to dialogue" after deadly clashes
Clashes broke out Tuesday in Aleppo's predominantly Kurdish northern neighborhoods after the government and the Syrian Democratic Forces failed to make progress on how to merge their forces into the national army.
Stolen cars being smuggled to Mexico, where they're almost impossible to recover
Authorities warn organized theft rings are going after high-end SUVs, pickups and performance cars in the U.S. and smuggling them into Mexico.
Trump's threats inspiring Iran protesters but might not deter crackdown
The leader of an independent Iranian news publication says President Trump's warnings are alarming officials and encouraging demonstrators.
Indonesia suspends Grok AI over sexualized images
Elon Musk's platform is facing global backlash after reports emerged that its image creation feature allowed users to sexualize pictures of women and children using simple text prompts.
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Actor Timothy Busfield faces child sex abuse charge in New Mexico
Timothy Busfield is known for appearances in "The West Wing," "Field of Dreams" and "Thirtysomething."
Golden Globes predictions
"CBS Saturday Morning" predicts winners for the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards, which airs Sunday on CBS and Paramount+ at 8pm ET.
Chris Perfetti on making roles memorable
Chris Perfetti's breakout role was as history teacher Jacob Hill in the hit comedy "Abbott Elementary," but the actor, who's co-starring with Jason Bateman in HBO's new limited series "DTF St. Louis," tells "CBS Saturday Morning" that his versatility comes from his stage experience.
Mon Rovîa performs "Bloodline"
Tennessee-based artist Mon Rovîa was born in Liberia and adopted by American missionaries as a child. His music reflects this unique experience. He's a rising star redefining Appalachian folk, and his highly anticipated debut album, "Bloodline," delivers powerful messages about injustice and empathy. Here's Mon Rovîa performing "Bloodline."
Mon Rovîa performs "crooked the road."
Tennessee-based artist Mon Rovîa was born in Liberia and adopted by American missionaries as a child. His music reflects this unique experience. He's a rising star redefining Appalachian folk, and his highly anticipated debut album, "Bloodline," delivers powerful messages about injustice and empathy. Here's Mon Rovîa performing "crooked the road."
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How to outsmart cybercriminals and protect your data
In his new book "Spies, Lies, and Cybercrime," former FBI Counterintelligence Operative Eric O'Neill describes the art of outsmarting cybercriminals and protecting your data and wallet. O'Neill spoke with CBS News' Major Garrett about steps people can take to stay safe online.
Meta signs 3 deals for nuclear energy to power AI data centers
Facebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its artificial intelligence data centers.
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.
U.K. could ban X if platform can't "get a grip" on AI sexualized images
Britain's leader says all options on the table if Musk's X platform doesn't stop Grok AI tool being used to generate non-consensual sexualized images.
Privacy impact of Gmail tools driven by AI
Millions of Americans who use Gmail are getting a new package of tools, driven by artificial intelligence. Google says it's trying to make Gmail more like a personal assistant as it brings more of its Gemini AI to your inbox with three updates. The changes come with some privacy concerns. Jo Ling Kent explains.
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
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Suspect arrested in murders of Ohio dentist and his wife, police say
Michael McKee is the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, according to court records obtained by CBS News. Tepe and her husband, Spencer, were shot and killed in Columbus on Dec. 30.
Mangione's lawyers fight to block death penalty
Luigi Mangione was back in court on Friday, where his lawyers worked to block the Justice Department from seeking the death penalty in his federal trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione pleaded not guilty in April 2025.
Suspect in custody after 6 killed in spree of shootings in Mississippi
Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott said the victims were family members related to the suspect. They were shot at three separate locations late Friday. One of the victims was a child.
U.S. Treasury Secretary pushes for Minnesota fraud crackdown
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the creation of a new IRS task force and other measures to combat fraud, underscoring the Trump administration's focus on Minnesota amidst the immigration crackdown.
Mangione's lawyers request charge dismissals
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson more than a year ago, was back in a New York courtroom on Friday. Mangione's lawyers asked a federal judge to drop two of his four federal charges. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
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NASA hopes to return Crew 11 to Earth next week over medical issue
NASA officials reported Thursday that an unidentified member of Crew 11 was dealing with "a medical situation" that would require the crew to return to Earth sooner than anticipated.
NASA cutting ISS mission short
Four crew members aboard the International Space Station will be brought home more than a month early in the coming days as NASA cuts its mission short due to health concerns. NASA says the ailing astronaut is stable and while it is not an emergency, weeks more in space are not in the best interest of their health.
ISS crew returning early due to medical issue
The crew at the International Space Station will return home early because of what NASA is calling a medical concern with a crew member. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
NASA postpones spacewalk for medical concerns
NASA on Thursday postponed a scheduled spacewalk on the International Space Station due to a "medical concern." CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
NASA will bring space station crew home early after medical issue
A planned spacewalk outside the International Space Station was scrapped because of what NASA called a "medical concern" with an unidentified crew member.
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1/10: Saturday Morning
President Trump met with oil executives Friday amid action in Venezuela. Meanwhile, protests continued in Minnesota over the deadly ICE shooting.