Tourists rescued from Grand Canyon Caverns
A group of tourists was rescued on Monday after being stranded in Arizona's Grand Canyon Caverns for nearly 30 hours, after an elevator malfunction left them 200 feet below ground.
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Jan. 6 probe and the 2022 midterm elections
New details in former D.C. police officer Michael Fanone's memoir reveal just how politicized the January 6 attack remains ahead of this years midterm elections. It comes as Democratic candidates lead in several key states despite President Biden's waning popularity. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and Toluse Olorunnipa, White House bureau chief for the Washington Post, and join CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
Reports of voter intimidation in Arizona
The sheriff in metropolitan Phoenix says he is stepping up security around ballot drop-boxes after complaints of armed vigilantes patrolling nearby. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe discusses these reports and has a preview of today "Red and Blue."
Tensions rise in Arizona as midterms approach
Voters in Arizona have filed formal complaints against armed vigilantes who are patrolling ballot drop boxes in the closing weeks of the 2022 midterm elections. In addition, multiple candidates are pushing suspicions about election fraud. Mark Strassmann has the details.
Arizona sheriff steps up security around ballot drop boxes
Deputies responded Friday when two masked people carrying guns and wearing bulletproof vests showed up at a drop box in Mesa, a Phoenix suburb
Early voting hits record in key states
As early voting turnout smashes records from the 2020 election in some states, there are reports of voter intimidation in Arizona. Some report seeing people in tactical gear with weapons at ballot boxes. Nancy Cordes reports from the White House.
Arizona voters file complaints against armed vigilantes patrolling ballot boxes
With just two weeks to go until the midterm elections, some voters said they're being intimidated at ballot boxes in Arizona.
Candidates make closing midterms pitch to voters
CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on the closing arguments from candidates in high-profile midterm races in Pennsylvania, Arizona, Ohio and Texas.
Boy dies from brain-eating amoeba possibly contracted at Lake Mead
The Nevada boy's death marks at least the third Naegleria fowleri infection recorded in the U.S. this year.
Reward offered after research bobcat killed in Arizona
Department officials said the maximum penalty for illegally killing wildlife is four months in jail and a fine.
Inmate's execution to proceed despite "corrupt police" claims
Murray Hooper has maintained his innocence in the double slayings on New Year's Eve in 1980.
ACT test scores fall to lowest level in 30 years following pandemic
ACT test scores made public in a report Wednesday reveal an "alarming" decline in preparedness for college-level coursework.
Multiple election deniers on ballot in Ariz.
Mark Finchem, the GOP nominee for secretary of state in Arizona, is a prominent election denier who has said he wouldn't have certified the results showing that President Biden won the state in 2020. Finchem spoke with CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, who joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss the interview and races in the key state.
GOP governors moving migrants to blue states
Martha's Vineyard, known for its beaches and affluent residents, is suddenly at the center of a debate on immigration after several dozen asylum seekers arrived this week on flights from Texas that were organized by Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. CBS News' Elaine Quijano reports on their journey. Then we speak with CBS News reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez about the challenges facing the U.S. immigration system.
Arizona, Nevada races could impact balance of power
Senator Bernie Sanders is urging Democrats to campaign on more than abortion rights. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump spent the weekend campaigning in Nevada and Arizona, two states that could impact the balance of power in the Senate. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa, chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBS News politics reporter Musadiq Bidar join "Red and Blue" with the latest.
Key issues for Arizona and Nevada voters
The economy, abortion rights and immigration are all ranking as the highest concerns for voters before November's midterm elections. CBS News tech and politics reporter Musadiq Bidar talks about how these issues are affecting Arizona and Nevada residents as they prepare to decide key Senate races.
Abortion, economy key issues in tight midterm races
With one month to go before the midterm elections, a new CBS News battleground tracker poll reveals the key issues that could prove to be decisive in some of the tightest races. Christina Ruffini is in Washington with details.
Arizona GOP gubernatorial candidate on immigration
Kari Lake, the Arizona Republican running for governor, said that if elected, she will team up with other border state governors to tackle immigration. She talks to "Face the Nation" about immigration, abortion, the 2020 election and other major issues facing Arizona voters.
Arizona Democratic gubernatorial candidate declines to debate opponent
Katie Hobbs, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Arizona, has declined to debate her opponent Kari Lake, saying it will become a "circus." Hobbs talks to "Face the Nation" about immigration, abortion and the other big issues faces Arizona voters.
10/9: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Major Garrett dives into the Arizona governor's race, one of the most closely-watched races in the nation. Plus, new CBS News polls in Michigan, Wisconsin and Arizona.
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 9
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Major Garrett dives into the Arizona governor's race, one of the most closely-watched races in the nation. Plus, new CBS News polls in Michigan, Wisconsin and Arizona.
Arizona abortions allowed to restart after appeals court ruling
A court has blocked enforcement of a pre-statehood law that almost entirely criminalized the procedure.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," October 10, 2022
Arizona gubernatorial candidates Kari Lake and Katie Hobbs, The New York Times' Peter Baker, The New Yorker's Susan Glasser and more will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
66-year-old grandmother faces possible prison time for collecting 4 ballots
Arizona's "ballot harvesting" law bars anyone but a person's relative, housemate or caregiver from returning ballots for them.
Iowa man arrested for threatening Arizona election official
Mark Rissi allegedly threatened a Maricopa County election official with hanging, lynching and torches.
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CBS News took a boat into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what we saw.
Reporters from CBS News carefully arranged a risky trip into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what they saw.
Trump signs order to research psychedelic used abroad to treat PTSD
The executive order will open the door for more research into the psychedelic drug ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
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Iran reimposes Strait of Hormuz restrictions, citing U.S. blockade
Iran swiftly reversed course on reopening the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. said the move would not end its blockade.
Trump says Iranians have "agreed to everything," including removal of enriched uranium
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
How the dispute between Trump and Pope Leo escalated
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
Midwest, Great Lakes brace for more severe storms
Severe thunderstorms are forecast across the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes on Saturday.
U.S. delegation visited Cuba last week as Trump heaped pressure on island
A delegation of senior State Department representatives traveled to Cuba via a U.S. government plane last week, officials said, a diplomatic opening amid intense pressure from the Trump administration.
Lead prosecutor on probe into John Brennan is removed from case, sources say
Maria Medetis Long, who was overseeing a criminal investigation into whether former CIA Director John Brennan lied to Congress is no longer assigned to the case.
Thomas, Alito not planning to retire from Supreme Court this year, sources say
Sources close to Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas tell CBS News neither is planning to retire this year.
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Record U.S. drought sparks fears about wildfires, water and food prices
Meteorologists said the drought is a bad sign for the upcoming wildfire season, food prices and existing water issues.
U.K. man pleads guilty to hacking scheme that stole $8 million
Tyler Robert Buchanan, 24, of Scotland, pleaded guilty in California federal court.
Midwest, Great Lakes brace for more severe storms
Severe thunderstorms are forecast across the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes on Saturday.
Appeals court allows all White House ballroom construction to resume
An order earlier this week blocked most above-ground construction on the project.
Judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
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Judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
Airlines cut routes in response to rising jet fuel costs amid Iran war
Rising jet fuel prices are forcing airlines to cut routes and trim schedules.
Oil prices plummet after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is "completely open"
Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Here's who is spending money on AI subscriptions, and how much they cost
Households are starting to make room in their budgets for spending on generative AI subscriptions, new data shows.
Ford recalls nearly 1.4 million pickup trucks due to gearshift issue
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
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Trump signs order to research psychedelic used abroad to treat PTSD
The executive order will open the door for more research into the psychedelic drug ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Appeals court allows all White House ballroom construction to resume
An order earlier this week blocked most above-ground construction on the project.
Judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
U.S. delegation visited Cuba last week as Trump heaped pressure on island
A delegation of senior State Department representatives traveled to Cuba via a U.S. government plane last week, officials said, a diplomatic opening amid intense pressure from the Trump administration.
How the dispute between Trump and Pope Leo escalated
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
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Trump signs order to research psychedelic used abroad to treat PTSD
The executive order will open the door for more research into the psychedelic drug ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
Dr. Erica Schwartz nominated for CDC director
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
RFK Jr. defends proposed 12% health budget cut, measles response in House testimony
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
Trump announces he's nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz for CDC director
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
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U.S. delegation visited Cuba last week as Trump heaped pressure on island
A delegation of senior State Department representatives traveled to Cuba via a U.S. government plane last week, officials said, a diplomatic opening amid intense pressure from the Trump administration.
How the dispute between Trump and Pope Leo escalated
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
Trump says Iranians have "agreed to everything," including removal of enriched uranium
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
U.S. could send senior officials back to Pakistan for Iran talks within days, sources say
The Trump administration is considering a renewed diplomatic push that could send officials back to Pakistan within days, sources said.
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CBS News took a boat into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what we saw.
Reporters from CBS News carefully arranged a risky trip into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what they saw.
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The Lone Bellow performs "You Were Leaving"
The Lone Bellow began playing more than 10 years ago and gained a following for their folksy, Brooklyn sound. Now, out with their latest album, "What a Time to Be Alive," here's The Lone Bellow performing "You Were Leaving."
The Lone Bellow performs "No Getting Over You"
The Lone Bellow began playing more than 10 years ago and gained a following for their folksy, Brooklyn sound. Now, out with their latest album, "What a Time to Be Alive," here's The Lone Bellow performing "No Getting Over You."
The Lone Bellow performs "I Did It For Love"
The Lone Bellow began playing more than 10 years ago and gained a following for their folksy, Brooklyn sound. Now, out with their latest album, "What a Time to Be Alive," here's The Lone Bellow performing "I Did It For Love."
What we know about d4vd's arrest
David Burke, a singer who performs under the name d4vd, is behind bars on suspicion of murder. He was arrested after the body of a 14-year-old girl was found in the trunk of his Tesla in September 2025. Matt Gutman reports.
AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
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Experts have warning for AI-generated podcasts
Millions of Americans get health information from podcasts. Now, some medical experts are warning about the harmful impacts of misinformation on these programs. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
AI "agents" can do your shopping. Should you let them?
Big retailers are embracing agentic commerce as a new way to shop. But you should think twice before handing over your credit card, tech experts say.
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.
AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
Key takeaways on Anthropic's new AI model
More concerns are emerging about Anthropic's new Mythos AI model. Matt Shumer, a former AI company founder and CEO, joins CBS News with more details.
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First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
Emperor penguins listed as endangered species
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
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U.K. man pleads guilty to hacking scheme that stole $8 million
Tyler Robert Buchanan, 24, of Scotland, pleaded guilty in California federal court.
What we know about d4vd's arrest
David Burke, a singer who performs under the name d4vd, is behind bars on suspicion of murder. He was arrested after the body of a 14-year-old girl was found in the trunk of his Tesla in September 2025. Matt Gutman reports.
500 pounds of liquid meth found after Fort Worth crash; 2 dead
Two people were found dead when a minivan carrying nearly 500 pounds of liquid meth worth up to $3 million crashed in a Fort Worth neighborhood.
Why Todd Lyons is leaving his ICE role
Acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Todd Lyons is planning to leave his post soon, U.S. officials familiar with his plan told CBS News. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
ICE agent faces assault charges
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Gregory Morgan Jr. of Temple Hills, Maryland, is facing assault charges for allegedly pointing a gun at two people in Minnesota. CBS News' Jonah Kaplan reports.
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Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
Artemis II astronauts welcomed home to Houston after historic moonshot
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
9 highlights from Artemis II's epic journey around the moon
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
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Notable 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.
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
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Making the most of your life insurance
"CBS Saturday Morning" shares tips on how to make the most of your life insurance.
Why World Cup travel costs are so high
A round-trip train ticket from New York or New Jersey to World Cup games at Metlife Stadium will cost $150 each. "CBS Saturday Morning" breaks down the reasons behind the price hike.
Pope Leo urges Cameroon to reject violence
Pope Leo XIV stopped in Cameroon as part of his 11-day Africa trip. During a Mass attended by over 100,000 people, he urged the crowd to reject violence.
Eye Opener: Violent storms slam Midwest
Violent tornadoes slammed the Midwest overnight. Meanwhile, questions remain over the Strait of Hormuz. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
The Lone Bellow performs "You Were Leaving"
The Lone Bellow began playing more than 10 years ago and gained a following for their folksy, Brooklyn sound. Now, out with their latest album, "What a Time to Be Alive," here's The Lone Bellow performing "You Were Leaving."