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Vice President JD Vance arrives in Israel as Gaza ceasefire holds; NYC clinic offers blind teens a chance to play baseball.
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Georgia inmates threatened to kill Lyft driver during escape, affidavit reveals
The three inmates who escaped the DeKalb County Jail threatened to kill and sexually assault their terrified Lyft driver while fleeing to Florida, court documents reveal.
Former "Big Brother" houseguest Mickey Lee died on Christmas, family says
Mickey Lee, a former "Big Brother" houseguest known for her vibrant personality and bold gameplay, has died, her family announced in a social media post shared Friday.
EMILYs List endorses former Atlanta mayor in Georgia governor race
Democrats are looking to win back the Georgia governor's office after decades of GOP control.
Georgia court drops case against Trump and allies over 2020 election
President Trump and more than a dozen of his allies were charged with offenses in Georgia relating to the 2020 presidential election.
Taking a trip back through history with Delta
The Delta Flight Museum in Atlanta, Georgia, is packed with historical items from the company's earliest days in the air. "CBS Saturday Morning" takes a trip down memory lane with a special peek inside the museum's archives.
Kids stuck in elevator reunite with rescuers
What should have been a quick trip down to the lobby of an Atlanta apartment building turned into an hourslong ordeal for two cousins, ages 13 and 11. Skyler Henry reports they had a chance to thank the first responders who came to their rescue.
Breathing new life into an Atlanta cemetery
There are more than 144,000 cemeteries and graveyards in the United States. They are places where we honor the dead, but more and more often, places for the living, as well. Janet Shamlian reports.
Behind the scenes look at the team fueling fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
The culinary team serving thousands of meals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta gives an inside look at the effort that goes into each game day.
Family speaks out after Atlanta airport shooting threat averted
Police say a family's quick action stopped a potential mass shooting at Atlanta's busy airport before it began.
Details on Atlanta airport shooting suspect
The suspect in a shooting threat at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport parked his truck with a loaded rifle in the departures area, police said. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more details.
Mass shooting threat thwarted in Atlanta
The man suspected of threatening to open fire at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday is set to make his first court appearance on Tuesday morning in Jonesboro, Georgia. CBS News correspondent Skyer Henry has more details on how police say they thwarted his plan, including a call from his family.
Potential shooting averted at Atlanta airport
Police say they stopped a potential attack at the Atlanta airport on Monday. Authorities say Billy Joe Cagle was checking out TSA security when he was stopped and arrested. Police found a semi-automatic rifle in his truck. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.
Possible mass shooting stopped at Atlanta airport, police say
Police say a phone call from the suspect's family and the hard work of officers may have stopped the man from taking dozens of lives.
Escaped NOLA inmate waives extradition hearing
New Orleans jail escapee Derrick Groves faced a judge in Fulton County, Georgia, on Thursday, where he waived his right to an extradition hearing. CBS News national reporter Kati Weis has the latest.
Escaped New Orleans inmate Derrick Groves captured after standoff in Atlanta, police say
After nearly five months on the run, U.S. Marshals confirm Derrick Groves, the last fugitive from the May jailbreak at the Orleans Justice Center, is in custody.
Last of 10 escaped New Orleans inmates captured
The last of 10 inmates who escaped from the Orleans Parish Justice Center in May was captured in Atlanta after a brief standoff, according to the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office. Alexa Liacko has more.
Final escaped New Orleans inmate captured
Police say they captured the final inmate from May's New Orleans jailbreak on Wednesday. CBS News national reporter Kati Weiss has the details.
Tyrese Gibson turns himself in for dog attack
Actor Tyrese Gibson turned himself in to the police Friday over an animal cruelty charge in connection to a dog attack that killed his neighbor's pet. He is now out of custody on a $20,000 bond.
Immersive newsroom marks CBS News Atlanta launch
CBS News Atlanta makes its debut with immersive technology, a startup-style newsroom and a mission to serve the community from day one.
Inside the launch of CBS News Atlanta
David Begnaud introduces the team behind CBS News Atlanta as the station launches its first newscasts. Built in just 12 weeks, the newsroom combines startup energy, immersive technology, and a mission to serve the community with heart.
Some U.S. schools disconnect students from phones
This school year, more states are moving to limit cell phones in the classroom. It's happening as new data reveals that ⅔ of Americans believe all-day bans would boost grades, social skills and behavior. Skyler Henry has more from a school in Atlanta.
Atlanta area school district sees positive results from student cellphone ban
More than half of the states in the U.S. now have laws that either ban or regulate cellphone use in schools. Here's how it's working in one Georgia district so far.
Turmoil at CDC after officials are fired or resign
Hundreds of current and former CDC employees gathered outside the agency's Atlanta headquarters in a show of support for top officials who have either quit or been fired. Skyler Henry reports.
WNBA's Atlanta Dream helps pay off $10 million in debt for families
The Atlanta Dream is launching a program to help 3,500 families erase debts ranging from $500 to $80,000.
Live
Watch Live: Trump speaks at White House press briefing
President Trump is speaking at the White House press briefing, highlighting immigration arrests and his record in office.
DOJ subpoenas Walz, Frey, others in probe alleging immigration obstruction
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and others were subpoenaed in connection with a DOJ probe into an alleged conspiracy to impede federal immigration officers, three sources said.
Exclusive
"Mastermind" of Minnesota's biggest fraud scheme speaks out
In an exclusive interview from her jail cell, Aimee Bock defended her conduct in Minnesota's Feeding Our Future fraud case, but admitted regrets.
Trump U-turns on U.K.-Chagos Islands deal, links it to bid for Greenland
Trump says the U.K. decision to hand a strategic island to Mauritius, which he previously supported, was stupid, and justification for his attempt to acquire Greenland.
Mexico sends 37 cartel members to U.S. amid pressure from Trump administration
Mexican Security Minister Omar García Harfuch wrote in a social media post on X that the people transferred were "high impact criminals."
Measles cases surge in South Carolina as U.S. risks elimination status
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
Supreme Court seems skeptical of Hawaii gun restriction
Hawaii enacted a rule that bars people from bringing guns onto private property that is open to the public, like shops or gas stations, unless the owner gives express authorization.
Why you might get a "peanut butter"-style pay raise in 2026
What's a "peanut butter" raise? Here's what it means, and why this is the type of pay hike you should expect this year.
"Queer Eye" star Karamo Brown on why he skipped cast interview on "CBS Mornings"
An assistant for "Queer Eye" star Karamo Brown told "CBS Mornings" he would not be joining Tuesday's interview with the cast ahead of the release of the series' 10th and final season.
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GOP senators demand end to program they say encourages Chinese "birth tourism"
A trio of Republican senators asked the Trump administration to end a visa waiver program in far-flung U.S. territories in the Pacific that they say encourages "birth tourism."
Measles cases surge in South Carolina as U.S. risks elimination status
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
DOJ subpoenas Walz, Frey, others in probe alleging immigration obstruction
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and others were subpoenaed in connection with a DOJ probe into an alleged conspiracy to impede federal immigration officers, three sources said.
Supreme Court seems skeptical of Hawaii gun restriction
Hawaii enacted a rule that bars people from bringing guns onto private property that is open to the public, like shops or gas stations, unless the owner gives express authorization.
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Watch Live: Trump speaks at White House press briefing
President Trump is speaking at the White House press briefing, highlighting immigration arrests and his record in office.
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Netflix revises its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, making it all cash
The streaming service is sweetening its offer amid Paramount Skydance's hostile takeover bid for the Hollywood studio.
Stocks slide after Trump threatens European allies with tariffs
U.S. stocks sank on Tuesday following President Trump's weekend threats to impose tariffs on some NATO trading partners.
Why you might get a "peanut butter"-style pay raise in 2026
What's a "peanut butter" raise? Here's what it means, and why this is the type of pay hike you should expect this year.
U.S. Steel CEO says it's "absolutely" still an American company after acquisition
"We have a fiduciary duty to Nippon," U.S. Steel CEO David Burritt said, but noted, "We're still mined, melted and made in the good ol' USA."
Are you a homeowner? See which tax deductions you might qualify for.
It will mostly be business as usual for homeowners this tax season. However, new changes introduced under the "big, beautiful bill" may affect how they file.
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GOP senators demand end to program they say encourages Chinese "birth tourism"
A trio of Republican senators asked the Trump administration to end a visa waiver program in far-flung U.S. territories in the Pacific that they say encourages "birth tourism."
DOJ subpoenas Walz, Frey, others in probe alleging immigration obstruction
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and others were subpoenaed in connection with a DOJ probe into an alleged conspiracy to impede federal immigration officers, three sources said.
Supreme Court seems skeptical of Hawaii gun restriction
Hawaii enacted a rule that bars people from bringing guns onto private property that is open to the public, like shops or gas stations, unless the owner gives express authorization.
Live
Watch Live: Trump speaks at White House press briefing
President Trump is speaking at the White House press briefing, highlighting immigration arrests and his record in office.
More than 10 countries have signed on to Trump's "Board of Peace," sources say
More than 10 countries have signed on to join President Trump's "Board of Peace" for Gaza, sources familiar with the discussions told CBS News.
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Measles cases surge in South Carolina as U.S. risks elimination status
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
Tylenol not linked to autism, new study shows
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
Woman gets her life back after rare transplant: "Prepared for the worst"
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
Study finds no link between Tylenol and autism
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
New study: Tylenol in pregnancy is not linked to autism or ADHD
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
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Mexico sends 37 cartel members to U.S. amid pressure from Trump administration
Mexican Security Minister Omar García Harfuch wrote in a social media post on X that the people transferred were "high impact criminals."
CBS News finds empty cells at Syrian jail that held ISIS suspects
Chaos around prisons holding ISIS detainees in Syria is highlighting security risks for U.S. forces in the region.
6-year-old girl is sole survivor of family killed in Spanish train wreck
"There are many people who are very sad for the victims of this terrible accident, but there were also many who survived, like the miracle of the girl who is safe," the mayor said.
More than 10 countries have signed on to Trump's "Board of Peace," sources say
More than 10 countries have signed on to join President Trump's "Board of Peace" for Gaza, sources familiar with the discussions told CBS News.
European Union leader calls Trump's tariff threat over Greenland a mistake
As the EU calls Trump's threat to tariff allies for rejecting his bid for Greenland a mistake, Denmark's leader laments "being threatened by our closest ally."
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"Queer Eye" star Karamo Brown on why he skipped cast interview on "CBS Mornings"
An assistant for "Queer Eye" star Karamo Brown told "CBS Mornings" he would not be joining Tuesday's interview with the cast ahead of the release of the series' 10th and final season.
Bert Kreischer talks new comedy series
Actor and comedian Bert Kreischer stars in the new comedy series "Free Bert," where he plays a fictional version of himself. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the series, which was inspired by his own family, and why the show almost didn't happen.
"Queer Eye" cast reflects on show
The cast of the series "Queer Eye" talks to "CBS Mornings" about a member of the show's absence, the series' legacy ahead of its 10th and final season and how it has impacted them.
Fashion designer Valentino Garavani dies at 93
Acclaimed fashion designer Valentino Garavani, known simply as Valentino, has died at age 93. Seth Doane looks back at his life and legacy.
Billy Bob Thornton on "Landman" popularity
Billy Bob Thornton joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the second season of the hit series "Landman," which he stars in as oil executive Tommy Norris. Thornton talks about his immediate chemistry with Ali Larter and why the show resonates with viewers.
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Technology
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Palantir develops app to help ICE: 404 Media
A new investigative report by 404 Media says ICE agents have a new high-tech way to zero in on neighborhoods to raid. The report says it's an app called Elite, powered by Palantir. Joseph Cox, an investigative journalist at 404 Media, discusses his reporting on CBS News.
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.
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.
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Science
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
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.
Dogs can learn by eavesdropping: study
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
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Mexico sends 37 cartel members to U.S. amid pressure from Trump administration
Mexican Security Minister Omar García Harfuch wrote in a social media post on X that the people transferred were "high impact criminals."
Key player in Minnesota fraud speaks out
Aimee Bock, who has been called the "mastermind" behind a major fraud case in Minnesota, spoke with CBS News Minnesota's Jonah Kaplan from her jail cell about her alleged crimes.
Legal fights heat up in Minnesota over ICE
The Trump administration is navigating multiple lawsuits surrounding federal immigration raids in Minnesota. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
"Mastermind" of fraud scheme speaks out
The woman prosecutors say was the "mastermind" of Minnesota's biggest COVID-era fraud scheme is speaking exclusively with CBS News. Last year, Aimee Bock was convicted of orchestrating a $250 million plot to defraud a government program to feed hungry children. In a video call from her Minnesota jail cell, Bock defended her actions while also admitting regrets.
French navy reels in 4.87 tons of cocaine from fishing boat in Pacific
Authorities released an image from the operation, showing a naval helicopter hovering above a vessel with packages laid out on the deck.
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Space
More on Virgin Galactic all-female space crew
Virgin Galactic is sending its first all-female crew to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
NASA hauls Artemis II moon rocket to launch pad for February flight
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA begins Artemis II rollout to launchpad
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
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.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
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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Sherrill sworn in as New Jersey governor
Mikie Sherrill became New Jersey's first female Democratic governor Tuesday as she was sworn into office to lead the Garden State. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Latest news on Trump's "Board of Peace"
President Trump is set to present his "Board of Peace" charter for signatures in Davos this week. CBS News contributor Robert Berger has more details.
Supreme Court releases three opinions
The Supreme Court released three unanimous opinions on Tuesday, but has yet to release one on a case about President Trump's tariffs. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more details.
Bert Kreischer talks new comedy series
Actor and comedian Bert Kreischer stars in the new comedy series "Free Bert," where he plays a fictional version of himself. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the series, which was inspired by his own family, and why the show almost didn't happen.
Breaking down the Beckham family drama
Brooklyn Peltz Beckham made claims on social media about his parents, David and Victoria, being controlling. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul breaks it down.