Trump, Pence hold dueling rallies in Arizona
Trump is backing Kari Lake while Pence endorsed Karrin Taylor Robson. On Friday, Pence noted that in 2016, Lake supported Obama and said Trump's inauguration should be a national day of mourning.
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Trump-Pence proxy battle heats up in Arizona
Former President Donald Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence have endorsed separate candidates in the Arizona GOP gubernatorial primary. The two will also both hold competing rallies in the state Friday. CBS News' tech and politics reporter Musadiq Bidar discuses how the endorsements are affecting the race.
NASA satellite images reveal Lake Mead's dramatic water loss since 2000
Lake Mead is at its lowest water levels since 1937 – which was just two years after the Hoover Dam was completed.
Pence backs Karrin Robson for Arizona governor
Former Vice President Mike Pence has endorsed Karrin Taylor Robson in Arizona's gubernatorial election, despite former President Donald Trump backing her opponent. CBS News political director Fin Gomez joined "Red and Blue" to break down what the endorsement means for the Republican party as a whole.
Heat grips Texas, Arizona, Great Plains
The Texas power grid is strained as fires destroy homes in the state, and a heat wave drives temperatures higher across the Central Plains states. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Pence, GOP aim to block Trump ally in Arizona governor's race
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has already helped block one of Trump's allies from winning the Republican nomination for governor in a crucial battleground state.
D.C. mayor says migrants are "being tricked" onto buses
Mayor Muriel Bowser of Washington, D.C., says she has "called on the federal government to work across state lines to prevent people from really being tricked into getting on buses" headed to the nation's capital from Texas and Arizona.
Kind hearts and open doors
In January of last year, when Gean LeVar's husband died in their Glendale, Arizona, home, the house was in such terrible condition that police were forced to condemn it. Widowed and homeless in one day, LeVar was taken in by neighbors across the street, who "adopted" their new grandmother. Steve Hartman reports.
Gabby Giffords on moving forwards
When Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords was shot in the head by a gunman in 2011, she began a path towards recovery that is ongoing, as she struggles with a brain disorder known as aphasia. Her improbable and inspiring journey, as both a victim and an advocate for gun legislation, is captured in a new documentary, "Gabby Giffords Won't Back Down." Correspondent Ben Tracy talks with Giffords and her husband, Senator Mark Kelly, and with filmmakers Betsy West and Julie Cohen, about her resilience, her musicality, and her optimism that our country's plague of gun violence can be addressed.
Arizona GOP Senate candidates sharpen attacks in final debate
One top-polling candidate was notably missing from the stage: State Attorney General Mark Brnovich.
Man who brutally killed Arizona teacher avoids death penalty
Charlie Malzahn, 32, was given a life sentence with no chance of parole for killing Cathryn Gorospe.
More U.S. election workers quitting over threats
A growing number of U.S. election workers are resigning due to threats and harassment over the 2020 presidential election. Leslie Hoffman, Yavapai County recorder in Arizona, joined "Red and Blue" to discuss the issue.
Brittney Griner to appear in Russian court
Supporters of Brittney Griner rallied at the Phoenix Mercury's arena Wednesday to push for the release of the WNBA star from a Russian prison. It comes as Griner is set to appear in a Russian court Thursday. CBS News senior white house and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest on the administration's efforts.
DOJ sues Arizona over law requiring proof of citizenship to vote
The Justice Department is suing Arizona over a new state law that it says conflicts with federal law.
Sherri Chessen on her 1962 abortion, end of Roe
Years before Roe v. Wade protected a woman's right to choose, an Arizona mother of four faced giving birth to a child with a congenital disorder after having taken thalidomide. With abortion unavailable to her, Sherri Chessen traveled to Sweden for the procedure, her every move followed by a breathless media. Now 89, Chessen talks with CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett about her choice (which she said "any mother would do to save her own child from suffering"), and her belief that the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe is awakening "a great dose of anger" among women.
Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of Arizona sheriff's deputy
Yavapai County resident Robert McDowell faces a first-degree murder charge for the death of Sgt. Rick Lopez.
Focus shifts to "trigger laws" and state courts after Roe v. Wade is overturned
Judges in Louisiana and Utah temporarily blocked enforcement of trigger-law bans on abortion following the Supreme Courts' overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Dark Side of the Mesa
Convicted of killing his wife in 2004, a bombshell twist gives an Arizona man a second shot at freedom. Will a jury set him free? "48 Hours" correspondent Susan Spencer has the latest in the case.
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Senate advances gun control bill; Bee Nguyen wins Democratic primary.
Arizona GOP Senate candidates debate amid negative ad blitz
Attorney General Mark Brnovich, businessman Jim Lamon and venture capitalist Blake Masters lobbed attacks in person as each campaign amped up attacks on TV.
Group filming "Bad Girls Gone God" reality show rescued from mountain
Firefighters rescued eight hikers off Phoenix's Camelback Mountain who were suffering from heat-related issues in triple-digit weather.
Takeaways from fourth day of Jan. 6 hearings
The House Jan. 6 select committee heard emotional testimony from election officials from Georgia and Arizona about the persistent pressure applied by then-President Trump in an effort to overturn the 2020 election results. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Witnesses testify on threats after 2020 vote
The House select committee investigating the January 6 Capitol attack focused on former President Donald Trump's push to pressure state officials to overturn the 2020 election results. Witnesses testified about threats and harassment they and their families faced following the election. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins "CBS News Mornings" from Capitol Hill to discuss.
Arizona secretary of state on Trump's 2020 plan
Arizona was one of several states where former President Donald Trump and his allies tried to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs was one of the state lawmakers who refused to comply. She joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss the political threats she still receives for speaking out against Trump.
Election officials describe Trump's pressure campaign
State election officials from Arizona and Georgia testified about the pressure they felt from then-President Trump to overturn the 2020 election and the threats they received after being falsely accused of fraud. Nikole Killion has the latest.
Renee Good sustained at least 3 gunshot wounds in ICE shooting, report reveals
The new details on Renee Good's death come after a week of protests in Minnesota that prompted President Trump to threaten to use the Insurrection Act.
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Trump pardoning Puerto Rico's former governor Wanda Vázquez, sources say
Puerto Rico's former governor Wanda Vázquez was previously indicted in a federal corruption case.
Trump threatens tariff hike on countries opposing his Greenland plans
Denmark, Greenland and other NATO allies remain staunchly opposed to President Trump's efforts to acquire Greenland.
California federal judge rejects effort by DOJ to gather sensitive voter roll data
U.S. District Judge David Carter ruled the Justice Dept.'s demand for voter roll data would trample on Californians' privacy rights
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Gov. Walz having "ongoing conversation with the White House" amid ICE crackdown
WCCO has obtained Minneapolis police and Fire Department reports from the Jan. 7 fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good by ICE agent Jonathan Ross.
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ICE's detainee population reaches new record high of 73,000, as crackdown widens
The number of ICE detainees exceeded 70,000 for the first time in the deportation agency's 23-year history, according to internal DHS data obtained by CBS News.
NASA moon rocket ready for trip to launch pad
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
Charlie Kirk's accused killer asks judge to disqualify prosecutors
Tyler Robinson is charged with aggravated murder in Kirk's Sept.10 shooting on the Utah Valley University campus in Orem.
21-year-old says he's blind in eye after being shot by federal agent at protest
A 21-year-old who demonstrated in Santa Ana, California, against the shooting death of Renee Good says exercising his right to free speech nearly cost him his life.
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Trump pardoning Puerto Rico's former governor Wanda Vázquez, sources say
Puerto Rico's former governor Wanda Vázquez was previously indicted in a federal corruption case.
California federal judge rejects effort by DOJ to gather sensitive voter roll data
U.S. District Judge David Carter ruled the Justice Dept.'s demand for voter roll data would trample on Californians' privacy rights
OpenAI to start testing ads on ChatGPT in the coming weeks
The ads will appear at the bottom of the chat window on the free and low-subscription versions of ChatGPT, OpenAI said Friday in a blog post.
NASA moon rocket ready for trip to launch pad
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
Weight loss drugs could save airlines money on fuel as Americans shed pounds
As obesity rates among Americans drop and weight loss drugs lead to a slimmer society, airlines could save on fuel costs, according to a recent analysis.
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OpenAI to start testing ads on ChatGPT in the coming weeks
The ads will appear at the bottom of the chat window on the free and low-subscription versions of ChatGPT, OpenAI said Friday in a blog post.
Weight loss drugs could save airlines money on fuel as Americans shed pounds
As obesity rates among Americans drop and weight loss drugs lead to a slimmer society, airlines could save on fuel costs, according to a recent analysis.
Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in break with the U.S.
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney said China has become a more predictable partner to deal with than the U.S., the country's neighbor and longtime ally.
Recall of Frigidaire minifridges sold at major retailers nears 1 million
Curtis International is recalling an additional 330,000 Frigidaire-brand minifridges to an existing recall after reports of the product catching fire.
AI videos of child sexual abuse hit record highs in 2025, report finds
Analysts from the U.K.-based group the Internet Watch Foundation detected 3,440 AI videos of child sexual abuse last year, a 26,362% increase from 2024.
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Trump pardoning Puerto Rico's former governor Wanda Vázquez, sources say
Puerto Rico's former governor Wanda Vázquez was previously indicted in a federal corruption case.
California federal judge rejects effort by DOJ to gather sensitive voter roll data
U.S. District Judge David Carter ruled the Justice Dept.'s demand for voter roll data would trample on Californians' privacy rights
Mexico touts successful crackdown on cartels amid Trump threats
Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum has sought to placate President Trump and build a strong relationship between the U.S. and Mexico.
Trump threatens tariff hike on countries opposing his Greenland plans
Denmark, Greenland and other NATO allies remain staunchly opposed to President Trump's efforts to acquire Greenland.
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ICE's detainee population reaches new record high of 73,000, as crackdown widens
The number of ICE detainees exceeded 70,000 for the first time in the deportation agency's 23-year history, according to internal DHS data obtained by CBS News.
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ACA enrollment ends today in most states, as tax credit fix stalls
Some Americans are dropping their Affordable Care Act health plans after tax subsidies lapsed and their premiums spiked.
Trump admin. reverses sudden cuts in mental health, addiction programs
The Trump administration reversed cuts to grants for mental health and addiction treatment programs that a CBS News source said were valued at around $1.9 billion.
Chicago mayor explains how he's tackling the city's life expectancy gap
In 2023, life expectancy in the Loop was 87.3 years, while in West Garfield Park, life expectancy was just 66.6 years, according to the city's Health Department.
Recalled "super greens" supplement linked to dozens of salmonella cases, CDC says
Illnesses linked to the New York-based Live it Up Super Greens brand powder were reported in 21 states from Aug. 22 to Dec. 30, 2025.
Wide variation found in funding for states' rural health proposals
Every state will receive at least $100 million annually from the federal Rural Health Transformation fund, but some scored millions more based on their plans and willingness to pass policies embracing MAHA initiatives.
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Mexico touts successful crackdown on cartels amid Trump threats
Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum has sought to placate President Trump and build a strong relationship between the U.S. and Mexico.
Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in break with the U.S.
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney said China has become a more predictable partner to deal with than the U.S., the country's neighbor and longtime ally.
CIA director meets with Venezuela's interim president in Caracas
CIA director John Ratcliffe delivered a message that the U.S. "looks forward to an improved working relationship" with Venezuela, a U.S. official told CBS News.
U.S. lawmakers seek to reassure Denmark amid Trump's push for Greenland
A bipartisan congressional delegation met with Danish and Greenlandic officials Friday to show support for Greenland's territorial integrity despite President Trump's push to acquire the island.
Mummified cheetahs found in caves in Saudi Arabia
Researchers excavated seven mummies along with the bones of 54 other cheetahs from a site near the city of Arar.
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Alicia Keys on "Hell's Kitchen" success
In an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings," Alicia Keys reflects on "Hell's Kitchen's" Broadway run ending after nearly two years of sold-out performances. The musical is inspired by Keys' own experiences and will continue its national tour. She speaks about the decision for it to leave Broadway and how she has found a healthy relationship with success.
Behind Ron King's mission to protect donkeys
Oscar's Place, a donkey sanctuary in California, now has 210 donkeys and it has successfully resettled 189 others. Ron King, the co-founder and CEO of the sanctuary, helped to create the new docuseries "Donkey King," which follows the work he and volunteers do to rescue, rehabilitate and resettle the animals to protect them. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about his mission and why he says donkeys are misunderstood.
Actor Timothy Busfield held without bond in New Mexico child sex abuse case
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
Stars of "Sinners" talk about movie
"Sinners" stars Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton and Wunmi Mosaku talk to "CBS Mornings" about the movie's recent success at the Golden Globes, the atmosphere on set and what they learned through the process.
Ali Larter talks what's ahead in "Landman"
Actor Ali Larter plays Angela Harris, the ex-wife of an oilman played by Billy Bob Thornton in the Paramount+ series "Landman." She talks to "CBS Mornings" about the series, working with Thornton and how she landed her role.
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OpenAI to start testing ads on ChatGPT in the coming weeks
The ads will appear at the bottom of the chat window on the free and low-subscription versions of ChatGPT, OpenAI said Friday in a blog post.
Mother of Musk child sues over deepfake images
Elon Musk is facing a lawsuit from Ashley St. Clair, with whom he shares a child, over deepfakes of her undressed made by his AI chatbot Grok. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
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.
Verizon offers customers $20 credit for widespread outage
Verizon says it's giving a $20 credit to customers affected an outage that disrupted service across the U.S.
New parental controls on YouTube kid accounts
YouTube is introducing new parental controls on youth accounts that it says could limit how long kinds spend scrolling. The latest parental controls will focus on YouTube Shorts, which utilizes a continuous scrolling video feed featuring videos three minutes and shorter. Parents of kid and teen account users are now able to enact time restrictions that will limit how long their children can scroll.
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Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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."
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ICE holding about 73,000 people, data shows
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is holding about 73,000 people facing deportation, a new record high, according to data. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
What we know about Renee Good shooting report
A Minneapolis Fire Department report obtained by CBS News details Renee Good's apparent injuries and other details about the shooting. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.
Massive college basketball rigging accusation
A federal indictment alleges some college basketball players were bribed to play poorly in a point-shaving scheme. Citadel professor Sean Patrick Griffin joins CBS News with more details.
Shooting victim's last words caught on tape
A Pennsylvania man says a freak accident led to the fatal shooting of his wife in 2013. Years later, investigators found surveillance footage of her final moments that challenged his account. Anne-Marie Green reports for "48 Hours."
Woman's beloved dog disappears after her mysterious shooting
Bruno Rocuba claimed he shot his wife Melissa Rocuba accidentally, but then he started getting rid of all her belongings. "It's like he wanted her erased," said one of their daughters.
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NASA moon rocket ready for trip to launch pad
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
Countdown to new lunar mission
NASA says it could be just weeks away from launching astronauts on a flight around the moon for the first time in more than half a century. Final preparations are underway at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where the Artemis II moon rocket is expected to roll out to the launch pad on Saturday.
Astronauts return after mission cut short
A NASA crew splashed down off the coast of California on Thursday weeks earlier than scheduled due to an astronaut aboard the International Space Station dealing with a medical issue. Mark Strassmann reports on the unprecedented mission home.
Astronauts back on Earth after medical issue cut mission short
Four space station Crew 11 fliers splashed down off the Southern California coast at 3:41 a.m. ET, closing out a 167-day stay in space cut short by a medical issue.
Former NASA astronaut on ISS undocking
The members of SpaceX Crew-11 undocked from the International Space Station on Wednesday, beginning their journey back to Earth. The crew is leaving a month early after NASA announced that an unnamed team member experienced an undisclosed "medical concern." Clayton Anderson, a former NASA astronaut who spent time on the ISS, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
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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?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Appeals court on Mahmoud Khalil case
A federal appeals court has reversed a decision that led to Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil's release from immigration jail. Bobby Hodgson, a member of Khalil's legal team, joins CBS News with his reaction.
Lawmakers hear from officials about ICE raids
Democratic lawmakers traveled to the Twin Cities to hear from local officials about the expanded Trump administration raids in the state of Minnesota. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Who would run Iran if regime falls?
Questions linger about who would take power if Iran's regime were to fall. Trita Parsi, the executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, joins CBS News with his take.
Meet youngest self-made female billionaire
Luana Lopes Lara is the youngest self-made female billionaire, according to Forbes Magazine. She co-founded her startup, Kalshi, with an MIT classmate in 2018. Kalshi is the first federally regulated exchange dedicated to trading on the outcome of future events. She speaks to "CBS Mornings" about her business, concerns of insider trading, and why she doesn't consider the startup a gambling platform.
ICE holding about 73,000 people, data shows
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is holding about 73,000 people facing deportation, a new record high, according to data. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.