The closest of friends
Sen. John McCain's reflections on his relationship with Sen. Ted Kennedy
Arizona
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.
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.
3 dead, 5 hurt in shooting at Arizona steakhouse, police say
Police in Glendale, Arizona, said three people are dead and five injured after a shooting at a restaurant Sunday night. No one was under arrest.
Deadly shooting at Arizona restaurant
Police in Glendale, Arizona, are investigating a shooting at a steakhouse. Multiple people were shot, and at least three were killed, according to officials. CBS News' Errol Barnett reports.
Eye on America: The mass timber movement
In Arizona, we learn why one inventive bar is using ultra-purified wastewater in their beer. Then in Oregon, we see how mass timber is being used to construct new high-rises and even an airport. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Lori Vallow Daybell convicted in ex-husband Charles Vallow's death
"Doomsday mom" Lori Vallow Daybell, who was convicted in the murders of her children, was found guilty of conspiring to murder her estranged husband in 2019.
Dog rescues missing toddler who spent night alone in Arizona desert
The child walked seven miles through rough terrain, officials said. Mountain lions were spotted in the area he passed through.
AI-generated lawyer makes waves in New York
The use of artificial intelligence is becoming more prevalent for Americans and now we're seeing its use in some U.S. courtrooms. In New York, a man named Jerome Dewald appeared before the state's Supreme Court and submitted a video that featured an AI-generated avatar to deliver an argument on his behalf. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has analysis.
2 injured hikers rescued from remote Arizona desert in separate incidents
Federal agents rescued two injured hikers who were stranded in remote parts of the Arizona desert, in separate incidents over the weekend.
Lori Vallow Daybell's Arizona trial continues with witness testimony
Lori Vallow Daybell is accused in Arizona of conspiring to murder her estranged husband, Charles Vallow.
"Doomsday mom" Lori Vallow Daybell's Arizona trial underway
Opening statements in Lori Vallow Daybell's trial in Arizona began Monday. She is charged in the death of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow.
Lori Vallow Daybell trial opening statements
Opening statements began Monday in the trial of a woman facing charges in the death of her fourth husband. Lori Vallow Daybell, who has already been convicted of killing two of her children in a separate trial, has pleaded not guilty in this case. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez is in Phoenix, Arizona, with more.
Family members missing after leaving Grand Canyon, driving through storm
More human remains were found at a multi-vehicle pileup near where the family car's GPS was last recorded, authorities said.
3 Phoenix officers disciplined for violent arrest of deaf Black man
Bodycam video showed Tyron McAlpin, who is deaf and suffers from cerebral palsy, being repeatedly tased and punched by Phoenix police officers.
Raúl Grijalva, Democratic congressman, dies after cancer battle
The Arizona lawmaker's office said he died "due to complications of his cancer treatments."
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz will be "completely closed" if Trump delivers on threats
The president threatened to "obliterate" Iranian power plants if Iran didn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz by late Monday night Eastern Daylight Time.
New York's LaGuardia Airport closed after plane and ground vehicle collide
New York's La Guardia Airport was closed early Monday after an arriving Air Canada Express plane and ground vehicle collided, authorities said.
The company reviving the U.S. rare earth industry, from mine to magnet
The Trump administration brokered an unusual deal with a U.S. mining, refining and magnet company as part of a plan to diminish America's reliance on China for rare earths.
Poll: Most say Iran war not going well, but don't want regime left in power
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
Trump says ICE agents will assist TSA at airports as delays worsen
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
Senate advances Markwayne Mullin's nomination for DHS secretary
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
U.S. importing Korean shipbuilding techniques to save floundering industry
The Trump administration has called the floundering American shipbuilding industry an economic and national security crisis. Getting help from overseas may be one way to save the domestic industry.
Officials scramble to carry out Trump's directive on ICE agents at airports
President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.
Trump administration says it is ready to deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia
The Trump administration has asked a federal judge to dissolve her order preventing ICE from deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia.
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New York's LaGuardia Airport closed after plane and ground vehicle collide
New York's La Guardia Airport was closed early Monday after an arriving Air Canada Express plane and ground vehicle collided, authorities said.
Savannah Guthrie renews plea for clues in mother's disappearance
"Today Show" co-host Savannah Guthrie is renewing pleas to residents of Tucson, Arizona, to jog their memories in the hopes of sparking new leads in the disappearance of her mother, Nancy.
Officials scramble to carry out Trump's directive on ICE agents at airports
President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte join Margaret Brennan.
Waltz: "Never take anything off the table" on U.S. hitting Iran plants
Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said "we are seeing our allies come around as they should," as Iran threatens shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
CBS News Radio to shut down after nearly a century of broadcasting
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Getting ready to fly? Here are 3 ways to track TSA wait times.
Security lines are stretching up to 2 hours at some airports amid TSA staffing shortages. Here's how to check wait times before you leave.
Are the Trump administration's efforts to lower oil and gas prices working?
With gas closing in on $4 a gallon, the Trump administration is pulling multiple levers to tame energy prices. The results have been mixed.
Nearly 90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen recalled across the U.S.
A pharmaceutical company issued the recall after receiving complaints of "gel-like mass and black particles" in the product, the FDA said.
Politics
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Officials scramble to carry out Trump's directive on ICE agents at airports
President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte join Margaret Brennan.
Waltz: "Never take anything off the table" on U.S. hitting Iran plants
Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said "we are seeing our allies come around as they should," as Iran threatens shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Senate advances Markwayne Mullin's nomination for DHS secretary
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Transcript: U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Mike Waltz, U.S. ambassador to the U.N., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 22, 2026.
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More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Complex procedure saves officer with chest pain, heart condition
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
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Cuba begins to restore electricity after nationwide power grid collapse
Cuba has begun restarting its power grid after another nationwide blackout left millions without electricity.
Transcript: U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Mike Waltz, U.S. ambassador to the U.N., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 22, 2026.
Transcript: Rep. Jason Crow on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jason Crow, Democrat of Colorado, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 22, 2026.
Transcript: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 22, 2026.
Poll: Most say Iran war not going well, but don't want regime left in power
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
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Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
In 2005, the "Friends" star played Valerine Cherish, a washed-up sitcom actress, in the HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback.
Extended interview: Lisa Kudrow
In this web exclusive, Emmy-winning actress Lisa Kudrow talks with Tracy Smith about "Friends," and her HBO show "The Comeback."
Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
"Friends" star Lisa Kudrow played a washed-up sitcom actress, Valerie Cherish, in the 2005 HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and then returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback for a third season. Kudrow talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her love for playing Phoebe Buffay; her aptitude for "cringe comedy"; and how she found solace following the death of "Friends" castmate Matthew Perry.
Chef Ruthie Rogers on the comforts of food and conversation
The River Cafe in London has had a Michelin star since the late 1990s, thanks to co-founder, owner, acclaimed chef and podcaster Ruthie Rogers, whose new book, "Table 4 at the River Cafe," celebrates conversations and comfort food.
Chef Ruthie Rogers: Food and conversation
The River Cafe in London has had a Michelin star since the late 1990s, thanks to co-founder, owner and acclaimed chef Ruthie Rogers. Seth Doane talks with the American-born Rogers about her fabled Italian restaurant, her new book, "Table 4 at the River Cafe," and her podcast, all of which celebrate the connections brought about by conversations and comfort food.
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How iNaturalist app users have fun while aiding science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss - and, as Martha Stewart discovers, it's fun!
How a fun nature app aids science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
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.
Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
White House unveils AI framework for Congress
The White House unveiled a national framework for how it wants Congress to address concerns about artificial intelligence. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss the outline and AI concerns.
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Science
How a fun nature app aids science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
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.
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Fentanyl found inside Barbies sold at Missouri discount store, police say
Police found that five Barbie packages containing fentanyl were sold. They have all been recovered.
Couple on unusual activity at neighbor's home: "I think they finally killed him"
When Gary Herbst, described by his Minnesota neighbors as confrontational, disappeared on July 8, 2013, it appeared he walked out on his wife and teenage son. Years later, a startling discovery would confirm what neighbors thought they might have witnessed.
Wife of Joseph Duggar charged with child endangerment after his arrest
Kendra Duggar was charged with multiple misdemeanors a day after husband Joseph Duggar's arrest.
5 more defendants plead guilty in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme
Five people who were charged in connection to the Feeding Our Future scheme pleaded guilty to wire fraud this week.
See police bodycam video of Justin Timberlake's DWI arrest on Long Island
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
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Space
Artemis II back on launch pad for moon mission
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
Possible meteorite crashes into Houston area home, officials say
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Eileen Collins on breaking barriers in space
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
Repaired moon rocket heads back to launch pad for April 1 liftoff
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
Video shows meteor streaking across the sky
A meteoroid was spotted streaking across the sky in 10 states. In some areas, there was also a loud boom, similar to an explosion. NASA says the meteor, which was traveling 45,000 mph in the sky, fragmented - causing the bright fireball and loud boom.
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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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Plane collides with vehicle in New York
Authorities are responding after an Air Canada Express plane collided with a ground vehicle at New York City's LaGuardia Airport. Allen Devlin anchored CBS News New York's special report.
Artemis II back on launch pad for moon mission
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
Energy crisis in Asia due to Iran war
Thousands of miles from the Middle East, the Iran war has triggered a crisis in Asia with energy shortages hitting almost every country on the continent, all dependent on the Persian Gulf for supply. Anna Coren reports.
Hawaii hit with worst flooding in 20 years
Hawaii is under a flood watch after weeks of heavy rain triggered the worst flooding there in 20 years. Carter Evans reports and Andrew Kozak has a look at the national forecast.
Heavy damage in Israel from latest Iran strikes
Iranian ballistic missiles struck Israel overnight, inflicting damage on a scale not seen there since the beginning of the war. Charlie D'Agata reports.