Focus group shows stark divide on immigration
Four Arizona voters -- two Republicans, two Democrats -- sat down with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe for a discussion on politics and immigration.
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McCain on his "respect" for Hillary Clinton
In 2014 on "Face the Nation," Sen. John McCain, the Arizona senator who died on August 25, 2018, said he "respects" then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. "We have had disagreements on a number of issues, but I think it's my job to work with every president, if she is, regrettably, if she attains the presidency," he said.
Sen. McCain's friendship with Sen. Kennedy
In this 2015 clip, Sen. John McCain, who died on August 25, 2018, reflects on his friendship with Sen. Ted Kennedy during their time in Congress.
A look back at McCain's funeral proceedings
Sen. John McCain will be buried Sunday at the Naval Academy Cemetery after five days of funeral events in his honor. We take a look back at the speeches and eulogies honoring the senator.
Sen. John McCain condemns torture
In 2014 on "Face the Nation," Sen. John McCain condemned torture as "violations of the fundamental, basic human rights." The Arizona senator died August 25, 2018.
Nature: Cactus
We leave you this Sunday Morning at the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in southwestern Arizona. Videographer: Carl Mrozek
Nature: Horses
We leave you this Mother's Day morning at Arizona's Music Mountains, where mares and their foals run free. Videographer: Carl Mrozek
Nature: Burros
We leave you this Father's Day morning in the Black Mountains of Arizona -- a home to wild burros, a few dads among them. Videographer: Carl Mrozek
Nature: Hummingbirds
We leave you this Sunday Morning in the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, where hummingbirds keep things humming. Videographer: Judith Lehmberg.
Barry Goldwater
"The minute you get out of politics, you disappear." That's what five-term Senator Barry Goldwater tells Harry Reasoner from his home in Arizona, on the eve of retirement. The conservative icon offers his candid take on public figures -- from Richard Nixon to Jerry Falwell to Jane Fonda.
Eminent Domain
The right to own property is safely enshrined in the Constitution -- but ownership has its limits. As Mike Wallace reports, some cities are using eminent domain to force people to sell their homes and businesses to private developers who will pay higher property taxes.
Sen. John McCain: I've had the best life
In his final interview with 60 Minutes, Sen. John McCain gave thanks for a wonderful life
The closest of friends
Sen. John McCain's reflections on his relationship with Sen. Ted Kennedy
Sen. John McCain: The man in the arena
Lesley Stahl and Sen. John McCain's reflections on famed Teddy Roosevelt quote
John McCain: The Fighter
Sen. John McCain died Saturday at the age of 81 after battling an aggressive form of brain cancer. Last September, weeks after the senator was diagnosed, Lesley Stahl interviewed McCain on his Arizona ranch.
9/22: The Takeout: State election officials
State election officials from Georgia, Arizona, Pennsylvania and Michigan join "The Takeout" to discuss the state of election administration ahead of the 2024 vote. They reiterate that the process is secure and that any potential interference or violence is totally unwarranted.
What a slowdown in travel to U.S. could mean for America's tourist hubs
The World Travel & Tourism Council projects international visitors will spend $169 billion in 2025, a nearly 7% decrease from last year.
74-year-old hiker dies while attempting Grand Canyon rim-to-rim hike
Dennis Smith was an "avid and experienced hiker," the National Park Service said.
Secret passageways and hidden doors that will amaze you
Steven Humble, founder and president of Creative Home Engineering, helps make the unbelievable believable with his hidden door creations.
Greer Fire in eastern Arizona grows to 9,500 acres with no containment
The Greer Fire in eastern Arizona remained at zero containment as of Wednesday.
Fresh & Ready Foods recalls products after listeria sickens 10 people
Voluntarily recall comes after listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat food puts 10 people in hospital, Federal officials say.
Hiker dies, 4 rescued after heat-related emergency in Arizona's Gold Canyon
A man died Sunday after hiking for six hours on a trail in Arizona's Gold Canyon, near Phoenix, where temperatures reached 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego says Democrats "did this to ourselves"
In a town hall in Pennsylvania, Sen. Ruben Gallego noted, "We had Joe Rogan. We canceled Joe Rogan."
Murdered man "speaks" at killer's sentencing hearing with AI video
In what's believed to be a first in U.S. courts, the family of Chris Pelkey used AI to create a video using his likeness to give him a voice.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar on war in Ukraine
Russia said it is still planning to adhere to a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine starting Thursday, but they say they will respond if Ukrainian forces attack. Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota shared her thoughts on the war and much more with CBS News' Major Garrett in Arizona.
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See how Minnesota fraudsters spent millions earmarked for hungry kids
Documents and images show luxury purchases and wire transfers to China and East Africa.
Senate fails to advance health care bills, with price hikes looming
The Senate on Thursday failed to advance competing Democratic and Republican measures to address health care costs. Follow live updates here.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect appears in court as judge weighs media access
Prosecutors have charged Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. They plan to seek the death penalty.
Some lawmakers see path for health care deal after failed Senate votes
With the partisan exercise behind them, some senators are expressing tepid optimism about a path forward on a health care compromise.
Erika Kirk has one word for Candace Owens
Erika Kirk has one word for Candace Owens, who has been peddling conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirk.
Federal judge orders Abrego Garcia's immediate release from ICE custody
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Time magazine reveals its 2025 Person of the Year
Time magazine named "the architects of AI" its 2025 Person of the Year on Thursday, calling out tech industry leaders behind the rise in artificial intelligence.
Tennessee executes man for 1988 rape and murder of college student
"To the people I harmed, I'm sorry," Harold Wayne Nichols said in his final statement.
MyPillow's Mike Lindell announces he's running for Minnesota governor
MyPillow founder and CEO Mike Lindell has announced he will run for Minnesota governor as a Republican against incumbent Gov. Tim Walz.
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Here's how Trump's $1 million "gold card" visa will work
The Trump administration says it's also creating a $5 million platinum card visa that will allow foreigners to live in the U.S. for 270 days a year.
Critics detail concerns over proposed Chinese "super embassy" in London
Two former MI6 officials detail their espionage concerns, as the U.K once again delays its final decision on a new Chinese embassy in London.
Time magazine reveals its 2025 Person of the Year
Time magazine named "the architects of AI" its 2025 Person of the Year on Thursday, calling out tech industry leaders behind the rise in artificial intelligence.
Some lawmakers see path for health care deal after failed Senate votes
With the partisan exercise behind them, some senators are expressing tepid optimism about a path forward on a health care compromise.
Former officials warn of safety risks because of consumer watchdog cuts
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has lost key leadership and staff over the past year. Now two former commissioners removed by the Trump administration are raising concerns over safety risks.
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Here's how Trump's $1 million "gold card" visa will work
The Trump administration says it's also creating a $5 million platinum card visa that will allow foreigners to live in the U.S. for 270 days a year.
Former officials warn of safety risks because of consumer watchdog cuts
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has lost key leadership and staff over the past year. Now two former commissioners removed by the Trump administration are raising concerns over safety risks.
Trump says "prices are coming down." Here's what the data shows.
President Trump says he's winning the war against inflation. But a look at prices around the U.S. shows why many Americans still feel financially squeezed.
Disney to invest $1 billion in OpenAI under new licensing agreement
Disney said on Thursday it will make a $1 billion equity investment in OpenAI under a new partnership with the Sora and ChatGPT developer.
Waymo recalls more than 3,000 vehicles due to faulty software
NHTSA said faulty software may cause Waymo vehicles to pass a stopped school bus even when its red lights are flashing or its stop arm is extended.
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Some lawmakers see path for health care deal after failed Senate votes
With the partisan exercise behind them, some senators are expressing tepid optimism about a path forward on a health care compromise.
Minnesota tops list of 10 most expensive pandemic aid fraud schemes
Luxury cars, homes, jewelry and casino trips were among the spoils of some of the biggest pandemic era fraud cases, according to a CBS News review of five years of government records and data.
MyPillow's Mike Lindell announces he's running for Minnesota governor
MyPillow founder and CEO Mike Lindell has announced he will run for Minnesota governor in 2026, seeking the Republican nomination to challenge DFL incumbent Gov. Tim Walz.
Federal judge orders Abrego Garcia's immediate release from ICE custody
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Senate fails to advance health care bills, with price hikes coming for millions
The Senate on Thursday failed to advance competing Democratic and Republican measures to address health care costs. Follow live updates here.
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Botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart products includes 51 babies in 19 states
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
Extended interview: Dr. Rochelle Walensky
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook speaks at length with former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about the hepatitis B vaccine and last week's vote by the CDC's vaccine advisory panel to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the vaccine.
Nursing home chain avoids settlement payouts after bankruptcy filing
Genesis HealthCare's bankruptcy case in Dallas will allow the nursing home chain to avoid paying millions of dollars it promised for residents who were injured or died while in its care.
Nuts sold at Wegmans stores in 9 states recalled over salmonella risk
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
Details on CDC Hepatitis B vaccine decision
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel on Friday voted to not recommend the Hepatitis B vaccine for everyone at birth, alarming many in the medical community. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know about the decision and its potential impact.
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Critics detail concerns over proposed Chinese "super embassy" in London
Two former MI6 officials detail their espionage concerns, as the U.K once again delays its final decision on a new Chinese embassy in London.
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Inside the secret mission to get Nobel Peace Prize winner out of Venezuela
An American special forces veteran led the operation to get María Corina Machado out of Venezuela: "The first Nobel Prize winner that we've ever rescued."
More than 600 British Empire artifacts stolen from U.K. museum
Police said they wanted to talk to four unidentified men, all wearing caps or hoodies, seen in the CCTV images carrying bags in the early hours.
Nobel laureate María Corina Machado makes first public appearance in 11 months
María Corina Machado had been in hiding in Venezuela since January, when she was briefly detained after joining supporters in a protest in Caracas.
What we know about The Skipper, the oil tanker seized by the U.S. near Venezuela
The U.S. seized a 20-year-old oil tanker called The Skipper off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, three sources told CBS News. Here's what we know about the boat and the operation.
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"Waiting to Exhale" stars on 30th anniversary
The iconic movie "Waiting to Exhale," starring Angela Bassett, Whitney Houston, Loretta Devine and Lela Rochon premiered 30 years ago this month. The film, which had an all Black cast and focused on female empowerment, was a box office hit. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke with the stars of the film about the movie and what Houston would think.
Sombr talks about writing breakout hits
Singer-songwriter Sombr is up for Best New Artist of the Year at the Grammy Awards. He was the only writer on his debut album, "I Barely Know Her." He spoke to Anthony Mason about where his journey began and his whirlwind year.
Carly Pearce on new music
Grammy-winning country music superstar Carly Pearce joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her highly-anticipated fifth studio album, fans relating to the lyrics in her music and being vulnerable.
Joe Bonamassa album pays tribute to B.B. King
Five-time Grammy Award winner Joe Bonamassa may already hold the record for the most No. 1 albums on the Billboard blues albums chart with 29, but he has no plans to stop anytime soon. His upcoming album is a tribute to B.B. King and includes tracks from artists like Aloe Blacc and Eric Clapton. "CBS Mornings" gets a behind-the-scenes look.
Sophie Kinsella, author of bestselling "Shopaholic" novels, dies at 55
Sophie Kinsella, whose real name was Madeleine Wickham, was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer in 2022.
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Time magazine reveals 2025 Person of the Year
Time magazine has just announced its 2025 Person of the Year, recognizing not just one person, but a group its calling "the architects of AI." The digital article is out now.
Time magazine reveals its 2025 Person of the Year
Time magazine named "the architects of AI" its 2025 Person of the Year on Thursday, calling out tech industry leaders behind the rise in artificial intelligence.
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.
Disney to invest $1 billion in OpenAI under new licensing agreement
Disney said on Thursday it will make a $1 billion equity investment in OpenAI under a new partnership with the Sora and ChatGPT developer.
Australia's new social media ban started with a mom saying, "Do something!"
With the world's first social media ban for children and teenagers under 16 now in effect in Australia, its initial political architect reveals it was personally inspired by his wife, for their four children.
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Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
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How Minnesota fraudsters blew millions
CBS News is getting an exclusive look at how Minnesota fraudsters spent millions of taxpayer dollars that was supposed to go to hungry children. CBS Minnesota investigative reporter Jonah Kaplan has more.
Bennie Thompson spars with Noem, FBI official
Mississippi Rep. Bennie Thompson, the top Democrat of the House Committee on Homeland Security, sparred with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during a hearing on Capitol Hill. Thompson asked about the Washington, D.C., ambush shooting where two National Guard members were targeted, and he grilled Michael Glasheen, the operations director of the FBI's National Security Branch, on the whereabouts of Antifa groups.
Deadline for Epstein files release approaches
The Department of Justice's Dec. 19 deadline to release the Jeffrey Epstein case files is approaching. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
Tennessee executes man for 1988 rape and murder of college student
"To the people I harmed, I'm sorry," Harold Wayne Nichols said in his final statement.
More on seizure of oil tanker near Venezuela
Experts are weighing in on the American operation to seize an oil tanker near the coast of Venezuela. Retired Lt. Col. Rachel VanLandingham, a professor at Southwestern Law School, has more on the operation, and CBS News contributor Sam Vinograd breaks down the legalities of the seizure.
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NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
3-man crew undocks from space station, wrapping up 8-month stay
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Air Force approves SpaceX launch pad expansion
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
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A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
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Robert Redford 1936-2025
A retrospective look at the actor, director, producer, and founder of the Sundance Institute.
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The Uplift: Pint-sized politician
A pint-sized politician proves you are never too little to run a big campaign. David Begnaud catches up with the Agars, a father-son duo making history by competing together in triathlons. Plus, more heartwarming stories.
Time magazine reveals 2025 Person of the Year
Time magazine has just announced its 2025 Person of the Year, recognizing not just one person, but a group its calling "the architects of AI." The digital article is out now.
Noem on seizure of oil tanker near Venezuela
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem praised the seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela and linked it to President Trump's fight against drug trafficking during questioning by Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas at a House hearing on worldwide threats.
How Minnesota fraudsters blew millions
CBS News is getting an exclusive look at how Minnesota fraudsters spent millions of taxpayer dollars that was supposed to go to hungry children. CBS Minnesota investigative reporter Jonah Kaplan has more.
Bennie Thompson spars with Noem, FBI official
Mississippi Rep. Bennie Thompson, the top Democrat of the House Committee on Homeland Security, sparred with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during a hearing on Capitol Hill. Thompson asked about the Washington, D.C., ambush shooting where two National Guard members were targeted, and he grilled Michael Glasheen, the operations director of the FBI's National Security Branch, on the whereabouts of Antifa groups.