Arizona Republicans pick former Trump aide to lead state party
The former state treasurer, and former aide to Donald Trump, will replace Kelli Ward as the Republican Party chair in Arizona.
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Woman found dead in 1971 identified with help of crowdfunded DNA testing
It took five days to crowdfund forensic testing for a 52-year-old unsolved homicide, police said.
Grand jury probes faulty Goodyear tires blamed for 8 deaths
Tire manufacturer faces criminal investigation over RV tires the government has linked to fatal crashes.
Rep. Ruben Gallego on his 2024 Senate race
As Democrats push to maintain their slim Senate majority in 2024, Arizona Congressman Ruben Gallego announced he will challenge Senator Kyrsten Sinema, a former Democrat turned independent. He joined CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa to discuss the upcoming race.
McCarthy says he'll block Schiff, Swalwell from Intelligence panel
Speaker Kevin McCarthy is reiterating that he will block Democratic Reps. Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell of California from serving on the House committee that oversees national intelligence.
Rep. Ruben Gallego plans Senate run
Arizona Democratic Congressman Ruben Gallego has officially announced his bid to run for U.S. Senate in 2024, setting up a potential showdown with Senator Kyrsten Sinema. Virginia Senator Tim Kaine also announced plans to run for reelection. CBS News political director Fin Gomez joins Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss.
Biden not yet announcing reelection bid
Sources say President Biden is holding off on announcing his 2024 reelection bid until after his State of the Union address. Meanwhile, Senate races are beginning to take shape as Rep. Ruben Gallego, a Democrat from Arizona, announces a challenge to Sen. Kyrsten Sinema. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa spoke with Rep. Ro Khanna and joined "Red and Blue" with more.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 22, 2023
Rep. Mike Turner, Sen. Tim Kaine and more will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Winter storms bring snow to Northeast and West
At least half a foot of snow fell on parts of New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont on Friday, while another storm system brought snow to parts of Arizona, and is set to hit New Mexico, Colorado and Kansas. The Weather Channel's Mike Bettes has the forecast.
Arizona drug raid finds chemicals to make fentanyl
Law enforcement in Arizona raided a home and found precursor chemicals used to make fentanyl. The fear is drug traffickers may now manufacture fentanyl within the United States, as opposed to importing the synthetic opioid. CBS News justice correspondent Jeff Pegues reports.
Raid uncovers possible fentanyl chemicals
As the federal government cracks down on a deadly scourge of fentanyl entering the U.S., Jeff Pegues rode along with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents on a raid in Tucson, Arizona to see just why the drug's distribution is so difficult to stop.
Decision expected over fatal "Rust" shooting
A Santa Fe district attorney is expected to announce Thursday whether charges will be brought in the deadly 2021 shooting on the set of the film, "Rust." Kris Van Cleave reports.
Scottsdale cuts off water supply
Arizona's drought conditions have reached a critical stage for one community just outside Scottsdale. Residents in the unincorporated community of Rio Verde Foothills are suing the city to restore water delivery services, cut off due to extreme drought conditions in the Colorado River. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Arizona suburb Rio Verde has water supply shut off
Rio Verde, an Arizona suburb outside of Scottsdale, had its water shut off by its neighboring supplier. CBS News' Lana Zak and Errol Barnett were joined by New York Times correspondent Jack Healy to discuss what Rio Verde residents are enduring and the legality of such an ordeal.
Plane found at bottom of Lake Mead after pilots "miraculously" survived
"My first reaction was, I'm going to die," pilot Chad Rodgers told CBS affiliate KPHO-TV in October.
Trail of blood at crime scene leads police to Bengal tiger cub
Officers responding to a shooting spotted a blood trail and followed it to an unlocked trailer and that's where the tiger was found.
Man seen arguing with woman outside Scottsdale home arrested on sex trafficking charges
Police said a call about a couple arguing outside of a home in Scottsdale led to the arrest of a man on sex trafficking charges.
New governors sworn in across the country
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was sworn in Tuesday for a second term and vowed to enact more "family-friendly policies." Other notable governors sworn in this week include Michigan's Gretchen Whitmer, New York's Kathy Hochul and Arizona's Katie Hobbs. CBS News political director Fin Gomez joins Vlad Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss.
3 parents dead after falling into frozen lake
A mother and father of two as well as another parent were found dead after they fell into an icy lake in Arizona. The three had been trying to take photos on the lake, a family friend said.
Arizona recount confirms Democrat's victory in attorney general race
Three elections in Arizona were so close they triggered mandatory recounts.
Polygamous leader accused of taking over 20 wives pleads not guilty
Sam Bateman allegedly orchestrated sexual acts involving minors and gave wives as gifts to his male followers.
3 dead after fall into icy Arizona lake while trying to take photos
Authorities and a family friend said the three were taking photos when the ice gave way and they fell through.
Judge orders Kari Lake to repay fees related to election lawsuit
But the judge did not grant a request to sanction the failed GOP candidate for Arizona governor.
Katie Hobbs wants Kari Lake sanctioned
Democratic Gov.-elect Katie Hobbs of Arizona and Maricopa County have asked a court to sanction Kari Lake after a judge ruled against Lake's attempt to declare herself the winner of the November election. The FDA says 4 lots of the blood pressure medication Quinapril have been recalled over concerns it could raise the risk of cancer. And NYC is prepping for its big New Year’s Eve bash: The 7-foot high numbers, 20-23, have been installed on top of One Times Square.
Kari Lake's lawsuit over Arizona governor's race thrown out by judge
Kari Lake asked a judge to either declare her the winner or order a revote in a key county.
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Memphis police say 6th officer relieved of duty after Tyre Nichols' death
The Memphis Police Department said Preston Hemphill was placed on administrative leave in the aftermath of Nichols' violent arrest.
Suicide bomber kills dozens in Pakistan mosque attack targeting police
The mosque was full when the Pakistani Taliban suicide bomber struck, and many of those inside were officers based in Peshawar's fortified "Police Lines" zone.
Blinken visits Jerusalem amid spiraling Israeli-Palestinian violence
America's top diplomat touched down to meet officials from both sides after a weekend that saw the deadliest attack on Jews in Israel since 2008.
American pro reportedly among skiers killed by avalanche in Japan
Japanese officials were waiting to confirm the victims' IDs in the off-piste disaster, but a U.S. magazine and a photographer said Lake Tahoe's Kyle Smaine was one.
Bobby Hull, NHL Hall of Famer and Chicago Blackhawks legend, dies at 84
Nicknamed "The Golden Jet" for his speed and blond hair, Hull was one of the most prolific forwards in NHL history, scoring 610 times during his 16-year career.
Ben Crump on why timeline of investigation into Tyre Nichols' death should be "blueprint"
Five officers were fired and charged within 20 days of Tyre Nichols' death, following an internal investigation.
Husband of Lindsay Clancy, accused of strangling three kids, shares statement
"I dream about them on repeat," Clancy said about 5-year-old Cora, 3-year-old Dawson and 8-month-old Callan.
Boy hides from friends in shipping container, ends up 1,600 miles away
The Bangladeshi teenager apparently spent six days in the container as it sailed from his hometown all the way to Malaysia.
Lisa Loring, who played Wednesday Addams in "The Addams Family," dies at 64
Loring had the role in the classic 1960s sitcom, which was the original version of "The Addams Family."
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Husband of Lindsay Clancy, accused of strangling three kids, shares statement
"I dream about them on repeat," Clancy said about 5-year-old Cora, 3-year-old Dawson and 8-month-old Callan.
Bobby Hull, NHL Hall of Famer and Chicago Blackhawks legend, dies at 84
Nicknamed "The Golden Jet" for his speed and blond hair, Hull was one of the most prolific forwards in NHL history, scoring 610 times during his 16-year career.
Memphis police say 6th officer relieved of duty after Tyre Nichols' death
The Memphis Police Department said Preston Hemphill was placed on administrative leave in the aftermath of Nichols' violent arrest.
Attorney Ben Crump on why timeline of investigation into Tyre Nichols' death should be the "blueprint"
Five officers were fired and charged within 20 days of Tyre Nichols' death, following an internal investigation.
Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts will make Super Bowl history
For the first time in the history of the NFL, the Super Bowl will feature two Black starting quarterbacks.
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Single women are outpacing men in home ownership Here's why.
Single women in the U.S. have now topped their male counterparts in terms of owning a home,
CEO apologizes for quoting Martin Luther King Jr. in layoff memo
Jennifer Tejada quoted civil rights leader in email a critic called an "all time classic bad layoff announcement."
Food blogger who ate great white shark is fined $18,500
Chinese social media personality filmed herself buying, preparing and eating the animal, which is protected in China.
Ford chops Mustang Mach-E prices after Tesla price cuts
Mounting competition in the electric vehicle market spurs automakers to reduce the MSRP on popular models.
"Queen of the Skies": Last Boeing 747 flying off into history
For more than 50 years, the jumbo jet has broadened air travel for millions. On Tuesday, the final 747 will be delivered for cargo use – the end of the line for a piece of airborne royalty.
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Biden to highlight plans to replace 150-year-old rail tunnel in Baltimore
The president is heading to Baltimore to visit an aging rail tunnel that's slated to be replaced with help from bipartisan infrastructure legislation that he signed in 2021.
Tyre Nichols killing sparks renewed calls in Congress for police reform
The release of video of Nichols' fatal beating may result in the revival of bipartisan talks in the Senate about police reform legislation.
Utah becomes first state to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth in 2023
"Trans kids are kids — they deserve to grow up without constant political attacks on their lives and health care," wrote the ACLU's Utah chapter on Twitter.
Congress to take over prayer breakfast from private religious group
Members of Congress, the president, vice president and other administration officials and their guests are invited to Thursday's prayer breakfast.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on Jan. 29, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Sens. Mark Warner and Marco Rubio join Margaret Brennan.
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Some addiction treatment centers turn big profits by scaling back care
Private equity groups are cashing in on rising rates of alcohol and drug addiction in the U.S.
Utah becomes first state to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth in 2023
"Trans kids are kids — they deserve to grow up without constant political attacks on their lives and health care," wrote the ACLU's Utah chapter on Twitter.
Gay and bisexual men would be able to donate blood under rule change
Potential donors would be screened with a questionnaire that evaluates their individual risks for HIV based on sexual behavior, recent partners and other factors.
Thousands of Florida nursing students got fake diplomas in alleged scheme
Thousands of practicing nurses in the U.S. could potentially be working with bogus academic credentials.
Veterans file 260,000 burn pit claims under new law
The Department of Veterans Affairs is urging millions of veterans exposed to burn pits to file claims with the department after the PACT Act expanded health coverage. Norah O'Donnell sat down with VA Secretary Denis McDonough to see how the department is handling the largest health care expansion for veterans in decades.
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Boy hides from friends in shipping container, ends up 1,600 miles away
The Bangladeshi teenager apparently spent six days in the container as it sailed from his hometown all the way to Malaysia.
Man arrested after woman, 6 children found living in wine cellar
Police also found several weapons, including a gun, crossbows and compressed air weapons.
Blinken visits Jerusalem amid spiraling Israeli-Palestinian violence
America's top diplomat touched down to meet officials from both sides after a weekend that saw the deadliest attack on Jews in Israel since 2008.
Asia's richest man accuses short-seller of attacking India
Small investment research firm claims one of the world's richest people is presiding over the "Largest Con in Corporate History."
Customers and musicians among 8 killed in nightclub shooting in Mexico
Zacatecas has been the scene of bloody turf battles between the Jalisco and Sinaloa drug cartels.
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Samara Joy draws new listeners to jazz
Rising star Samara Joy is nominated for two Grammy awards in two categories, Best New Artist and Best Jazz Vocal Album. Michelle Miller reports.
Lisa Loring, who played Wednesday Addams in "The Addams Family," dies at 64
Loring had the role in the classic 1960s sitcom, which was the original version of "The Addams Family."
Annie Wersching, actress on "24," dies at age 45
Her publicist said she died following a battle with cancer.
Meret Oppenheim: An artist beyond categorization
Best-known for a fur-lined teacup, the Swiss artist and photographer was a free-spirit whose work spanned half a century, and is now the subject of a new retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Meret Oppenheim: An artist's reinvention of herself
Best-known for a fur-lined teacup, the Swiss artist Meret Oppenheim (1913-1985) was a free-spirit whose work spanned half a century. Correspondent Serena Altschul reports on a new retrospective of Oppenheim's work, at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
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Firefighters respond to "spontaneous" Tesla car battery fire in California
Crew members from the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District responded to a Tesla that was "engulfed in flames" due to a battery fire, officials said in a tweet.
Creating a "lie detector" for deepfakes
With the proliferation of artificial intelligence software used to produce fake videos and photographs, Adobe and Microsoft have teamed up to develop new tools for verifying images on the web.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Creating a "lie detector" for deepfakes
With the proliferation of artificial intelligence software used to produce fake videos and photographs that can spread disinformation, Adobe and Microsoft have teamed up to develop new tools for verifying the attributes and history of images and videos on the web. Correspondent David Pogue looks at how Content Credentials can help retain trust in journalism, and protect democracy from propaganda.
How will Netflix stop you from sharing your password?
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
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Mars craters and cracks create image of a teddy bear
The surprise bear face spans more than 1 mile across.
Why San Diego's waves turned bright pink
San Diego's usually blue waves recently turned a bright fuchsia, and scientists are explaining why.
Archaeologists find the oldest non-royal mummy ever discovered in Egypt
The mummy of an ancient Egyptian named Hekashepes represents two remarkable firsts, but it wasn't the lead scientist's favorite discovery at Saqqara this week.
Asteroid about to zoom oh-so-close to Earth, NASA says
But it will miss, the space agency says, in one of the closest encounters of its type ever.
Egyptian archaeologists tout rare discoveries unearthed in Luxor
"We have discovered more than a thousand burial sites before in Luxor, but this is the first time we find one from the 13th Dynasty," said antiquities official Dr. Fathy Yaseen.
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Husband of Lindsay Clancy, accused of strangling three kids, shares statement
"I dream about them on repeat," Clancy said about 5-year-old Cora, 3-year-old Dawson and 8-month-old Callan.
Memphis police disbanding SCORPION team
Following the death of Tyre Nichols, the Memphis police department has discontinued the special unit focused on street crime whose officers were involved in his beating. Former FBI agent Tom O'Connor, principal consultant at Fedsquared Consulting, joins CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss.
Trial ordered in 2013 slaying of bystander who tried to stop bank robber
A DNA sample from an umbrella the robber used matched samples from the defendant, prosecutors said.
Man arrested after woman, 6 children found living in wine cellar
Police also found several weapons, including a gun, crossbows and compressed air weapons.
Tylenol murder investigators order new DNA tests on key evidence from 1982
On Sept. 29, 1982, and over the next week, seven people were murdered in the Chicago area after unknowingly taking Tylenol pills that were spiked by a killer.
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Mars craters and cracks create image of a teddy bear
The surprise bear face spans more than 1 mile across.
Lauren Sanchez plans all-women space flight aboard Bezos' Blue Origin rocket
"He'll be cheering us all on from the sidelines," Sanchez said of Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, who is also her boyfriend.
Rocket Lab launches first flight from Virginia's Eastern Shore
After 32 launches from Rocket Lab's New Zealand facility, the company is now set for regular flights from Virginia's Eastern Shore.
NASA gets best look yet at the "deepest, coldest ices" in space
The icy ingredients studied in a molecular cloud 500 light-years away provide a "spectral snapshot" of the origins of space bodies.
Radio signal nearly 9 billion light-years away from Earth detected
Researchers have captured a radio signal from the most distant galaxy to date.
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Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Matthew Trussler murder: Inside the case
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Celebrities who filed for bankruptcy
They may have famous names and big careers, but these celebs also ran into financial trouble.
Stunning photos from NASA's Artemis I moon mission
The Orion spacecraft sent back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.4-million-mile journey around the moon.
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Memphis police disbanding SCORPION team
Following the death of Tyre Nichols, the Memphis police department has discontinued the special unit focused on street crime whose officers were involved in his beating. Former FBI agent Tom O'Connor, principal consultant at Fedsquared Consulting, joins CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss.
Police unit disbanded after Nichols death
The Memphis police's scorpion unit has been shut down following the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols. CBS News chief national affairs and justice correspondent Jeff Pegues joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss how and why the unit was formed and the calls for reform in the wake of Nichols' death.
Hero who disarmed Monterey Park gunman honored
Brandon Tsay, the 26-year-old man who disarmed the Monterey Park gunman, was honored Sunday for his heroism in Alhambra, California. Tsay's family runs the Lai Lai Ballroom in Alhambra, where the suspect went after allegedly killing 11 people at another dancehall. Tsay wrestled the gun out of the suspect's hands, saving countless lives.
Advocates cheer changes to blood donor rules
The FDA proposed easing blood donation restrictions to allow men who sleep with other men to donate. Cole Williams, founder of advocacy group Pride and Plasma, discusses efforts to get the restrictions lifted and says the changes mean more members of the LGBTQ community can donate -- increasing the blood supply 2%-4% per year -- and helping fight the stigma against community members.
Eagles, Chiefs to face off in Super Bowl
The Kansas City Chiefs will play the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl. CBSSports.com NFL writer Jeff Kerr joined CBS News to discuss the AFC and NFC championship games.