Gabbard, Rubio, Hegseth speak at Kirk memorial
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth remember Charlie Kirk at the conservative activist's memorial service in Arizona.
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Miller, Wiles, Carlson remember Charlie Kirk
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and conservative commentator Tucker Carlson share their thoughts about Charlie Kirk at his memorial service in Arizona.
What to know about plans for Charlie Kirk's memorial service
A memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk featured remarks from President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Erika Kirk and others on Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Arizona.
Armed man arrested outside site of Charlie Kirk memorial in Arizona
The man told Secret Service agents he was a member of law enforcement.
Trump set to speak at Kirk's memorial
President Trump, as well as members of his cabinet and other conservative leaders, are set to speak at Charlie Kirk's public memorial service on Sunday in Glendale, Arizona.
Federal security efforts in full tilt ahead of Charlie Kirk's memorial service
Federal law enforcement agencies issued a security assessment that indicated they are tracking "several threats of unknown credibility" against those planning to attend Sunday's memorial.
Kirk's casket will be flown on Air Force Two
Officials tell CBS News the casket of conservative activist Charlie Kirk will be flown from Utah to Arizona on Air Force Two. CBS News' Fin Gómez has more.
TPUSA office blocked off after Kirk shooting
Turning Point USA's Arizona headquarters were blocked off and employees were sent home early following the shooting of co-founder Charlie Kirk. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more.
Mexican man dies in ICE custody at Arizona detention center, officials say
A Mexican national died on Aug. 31 while in ICE custody in Arizona, the federal agency said. His cause of death was unknown and under investigation.
Videos show dust storm sweeping through Phoenix area
A massive dust storm hit the Phoenix area Monday, causing power outages, knocking down trees and forcing a temporary ground stop at the city's main airport.
What is a haboob and what causes the kind of storm that hit Phoenix?
Stunning images show expansive plumes descending on the Phoenix metro area and the city's international airport.
Videos of dust storm in Phoenix, festival
A massive dust storm engulfed the Phoenix area and swept through the Burning Man festival in Black Rock Desert, Nevada. Videos captured the wall of dust rolling through the region.
Dangerous heat wave brings record temperatures, wildfire risks to the West
Dangerously hot conditions hit states up and down the West Coast over the weekend, owing to a persistent heat wave stretching from the Pacific Northwest to California and the desert Southwest.
Phoenix startup has creative housing solution
Architect Brian Stark wants to tackle the country's affordable housing crisis — one shipping container at a time.
Transforming shipping containers into homes
Meet Brian Stark, the architect behind Arizona's eco-friendly affordable housing solution, where he turns old shipping containers into shelters for unhoused people.
Sneak peek: Unmasking the Zombie Hunter
ENCORE: How police connected the murders of two young women to a man known as a zombie-fighting comic book hero. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports Saturday, Aug. 16 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Major fires continue in western U.S.
37 major fires are burning across nine states and the heat could fuel new flames, but progress is being made. Andres Gutierrez reports from California.
Transcript: Sen. Mark Kelly on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 10, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 10, 2025.
Gallego visits Iowa fair amid 2028 speculation
Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona visited the Iowa State Fair this week as Democrats look to fill a leadership void ahead of the 2028 presidential election. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke with Gallego about why he's visiting the Hawkeye State.
Sen. Ruben Gallego raising 2028 speculation
Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego is set to meet with voters at the Iowa State Fair on Friday. His trip comes after a visit to Pennsylvania in May and weeks ahead of a planned trip to New Hampshire. These are all key stops for presidential campaigns. CBS News executive director of White House and politics Fin Gómez reports.
DHS wants more "Alligator Alcatraz" centers
The Department of Homeland Security is hoping to use Florida's so-called "Alligator Alcatraz" as a model for similar facilities, with sites in Arizona, Nebraska, and Louisiana already being looked at as options. Nicole Sganga reports.
An inside look at troops guarding the U.S.-Mexico border
Troops deployed along the U.S.-Mexico border are part of President Trump's plan to further increase U.S. military presence at the southern border.
Person trying to access Air Force base in Arizona fatally shot by security
The suspect, a non-military civilian, failed to stop and identify themselves at the gate of the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, officials said.
Video shows Grand Canyon wildfire smoke forming huge pyrocumulus cloud
The wildfire that destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge earlier this month has expanded in recent days, fueled by hot, dry conditions, fire officials in Arizona said.
"Doomsday mom" Lori Vallow Daybell receives new life sentences
Lori Vallow Daybell has been sentenced to life in prison on two murder conspiracy convictions in Arizona.
Kristi Noem out as Secretary of Homeland Security, Trump says
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
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Trump says he must have a role in choosing Iran's next leader as war expands
President Trump said he must have a role in choosing Iran's next leader and called the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei "unacceptable."
Who will be Iran's next supreme leader? One name stands out.
The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the early hours of the war has raised a simple but enormously consequential question: Who will replace him?
FBI confirms its networks were targeted by "suspicious" cyber activities
The FBI said it "identified and addressed suspicious activities on FBI networks" and that it was responding but did not elaborate.
Could Iran attack on U.S. soil? Be "extra vigilant right now," security analyst says
A former national security official says Iran has "surrogate networks here in the United States" and urges Americans to be "extra vigilant right now."
Congress voting on funding DHS, with GOP stressing urgency amid Iran war
GOP leaders say the lack of long-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security puts the nation at risk amid heightened threats.
Suspect identified and in custody after 3 women's bodies found in Utah
A suspect is in custody and has been identified after authorities in Utah found three women's bodies in two locations.
Man accused of plot to assassinate Trump says Iran pressured him
A man accused of plotting to kill U.S. politicians said he was pressured by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to devise the murder-for-hire scheme.
Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of DUI in Southern California
According to Ventura County inmate records, Spears was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at 9:28 p.m. Wednesday and released at 6:07 a.m. on Thursday.
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Trump vowed to revive manufacturing. Factory jobs are still vanishing.
Job cuts at a Whirlpool factory in Iowa underscore the challenges in reviving American manufacturing. "Every day, workers' jobs are still in jeopardy," a union official said.
Dow plunges more than 1,000 points amid concerns about surging oil prices
Stocks are falling sharply on Wall Street on Thursday as oil prices rise further because of the war with Iran.
24 states sue Trump administration over new global tariffs
Two dozen states filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's legal authority to impose new global tariffs.
Kristi Noem out as Secretary of Homeland Security, Trump says
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
GOP leaders urge Gonzales to drop reelection bid over affair scandal
The Texas Republican admitted Wednesday that he had a relationship with the staffer, who later died by suicide.
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Trump vowed to revive manufacturing. Factory jobs are still vanishing.
Job cuts at a Whirlpool factory in Iowa underscore the challenges in reviving American manufacturing. "Every day, workers' jobs are still in jeopardy," a union official said.
Dow plunges more than 1,000 points amid concerns about surging oil prices
Stocks are falling sharply on Wall Street on Thursday as oil prices rise further because of the war with Iran.
24 states sue Trump administration over new global tariffs
Two dozen states filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's legal authority to impose new global tariffs.
Gas prices are up 26 cents since last week, GasBuddy finds
Americans are now paying an average of $3.246 per gallon, up 26 cents since last week and the highest level since April 2025.
Elon Musk testifies in Twitter shareholder trial over actions before purchase
Elon Musk reached a deal to buy Twitter in April 2022. On May 13, 2022, he declared his plan "temporarily on hold" over the number of spam and fake accounts on the platform. Twitter's stock tumbled as a result.
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Kristi Noem out as Secretary of Homeland Security, Trump says
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
GOP leaders urge Gonzales to drop reelection bid over affair scandal
The Texas Republican admitted Wednesday that he had a relationship with the staffer, who later died by suicide.
Tech investors sue Trump administration, accusing it of violating TikTok ban
A pair of tech investors have filed a civil lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of failing to enforce a law that required TikTok to either separate from its China-based owner or face a U.S. ban.
FBI confirms its networks were targeted by "suspicious" cyber activities
The FBI said it "identified and addressed suspicious activities on FBI networks" and that it was responding but did not elaborate.
Obama calls on voters to help Democrats' Virginia redistricting ahead of midterms
A special election is being held on April 21 on whether to amend Virginia's constitution to enable redistricting that could help Democrats in the midterm elections.
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RFK Jr. challenges Dunkin' and Starbucks over sugary drinks
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
States face pushback on their rural health transformation plans
Some Republican state lawmakers and health associations are pushing back against spending plans under the Trump administration's $50 billion federal rural health fund.
Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
College student's mystery illness diagnosed as Stage IV cancer
Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
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Who will be Iran's next supreme leader? One name stands out.
The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the early hours of the war has raised a simple but enormously consequential question: Who will replace him?
Could Iran attack on U.S. soil? Be "extra vigilant right now," security analyst says
A former national security official says Iran has "surrogate networks here in the United States" and urges Americans to be "extra vigilant right now."
Ecuador sinks "narco sub" as nation works with U.S. to fight organized crime
Ecuador and the U.S. began joint military operations on Tuesday, the U.S. Southern Command said on social media.
Arab states running dangerously low on interceptors in Iran war, officials say
Officials speculated that Iran is intentionally hitting the Arab states to get them to pressure the U.S. to end the war.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
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Savannah Louie on "Survivor 50" elimination
Savannah Louie, who won season 49 of "Survivor," talks about her early elimination from the show's 50th season, challenges she faced as a former winner and the lesson she took away from the game.
Leibovitz on photographing influential women
Throughout her career, Annie Leibovitz has photographed influential women, including Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Queen Elizabeth and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. She spoke to Anthony Mason about the moments behind the photos and what she plans for her future.
True crime series spotlights U.S. small towns
Hilarie Burton Morgan, known for playing Peyton on "One Tree Hill," talks about her docuseries, "True Crime Story: It Couldn't Happen Here," which is in its third season. She explains how each episode highlights a case in a small town in the U.S., how the series empowers the audience and recent developments in a cold case.
Padma Lakshmi talks "America's Culinary Cup"
TV host and food expert Padma Lakshmi, the creator and executive producer of the new CBS series, "America's Culinary Cup," speaks to "CBS Mornings" about creating the cooking competition and how it's different from other shows.
How families can change their habits
Bestselling author Michaeleen Doucleff offers science-backed tips on how families can curb their screen time and cut back on ultraprocessed foods. She explains how her new book, which is aimed at rewiring children's brains, began with a personal revelation.
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Anthropic CEO: We're trying to "deescalate" Pentagon AI standoff to reach agreement
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said his company and the Department of Defense "have much more in common than we have differences."
OpenAI changing Pentagon deal after backlash
Hours after the Trump administration ditched Anthropic over the dispute about AI use, OpenAI struck its own deal with the Pentagon. Now the details of that agreement appear to be changing after backlash. Katrina Manson, Bloomberg News reporter, has more.
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.
Amazon says drones hit 3 of its Middle East data centers
Drones struck two facilities in the United Arab Emirates directly, and damaged a data center in Bahrain, Amazon said.
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AI executive Dario Amodei on the red lines Anthropic would not cross
The CEO of Anthropic says his company refused to allow its technology to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement).
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Austin PD give update on probe of deadly mass shooting that killed 3
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis played surveillance video and police body cam video.
Suspect identified and in custody after 3 women's bodies found in Utah
A suspect is in custody and has been identified after authorities in Utah found three women's bodies in two locations.
Man accused of plot to assassinate Trump says Iran pressured him
A man accused of plotting to kill U.S. politicians said he was pressured by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to devise the murder-for-hire scheme.
Gloves found near Guthrie's home tied to restaurant worker, no connection to case
DNA from the gloves found near Nancy Gunthrie's Arizona home was traced back to a local restaurant worker who has no connection to the investigation, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said.
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Justice Dept. employee charged in child pornography case
Timothy Parsons, a legal staffer at the U.S. Attorney's Office in Washington, D.C., is facing federal criminal charges in Maryland, where he lives, three sources said.
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Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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Noem ouster at DHS comes after fiery hearing
Kristi Noem's answers at Tuesday's Senate hearing may have been the deciding factor in President Trump's decision to remove her as DHS secretary. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Noem speaks after removal as DHS secretary
Kristi Noem delivered remarks Thursday at the Sergeant Benevolent Association Major Cities Conference in Nashville, minutes after President Trump announced he was removing her as Homeland Security secretary. CBS News listened in to a portion of her address, followed by reporting from CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
Why Trump removed Noem as DHS secretary
President Trump announced Thursday that he's removing Kristi Noem from her position as Homeland Security secretary. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Trump: Kristi Noem out as DHS secretary
President Trump announced Thursday that Kristi Noem is out as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Mr. Trump said he's nominating Sen. Markwayne Mullin to be her replacement. Major Garrett anchored CBS News' special report on the development.
GOP leaders urge Gonzales to end reelection bid
House GOP leaders are calling on Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas to end his reelection campaign after he admitted to having an affair with an aide who later died by suicide. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.