3 World War II bombs defused in German city of Cologne, thousands evacuated
More than 20,000 residents were evacuated Wednesday from Cologne's city center.
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Man pleads guilty to swatting attacks on former president and others
A Romanian man pleaded guilty to using swatting calls to intimidate and threaten dozens of people, including a former U.S. president and members of Congress.
Trump shooter was designing bomb, emails show
The 20-year-old who attempted to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump at a July 2024 rally in Pennsylvania ordered materials to make a bomb, documents show. However, emails show Thomas Matthew Crooks was still working on applications to transfer out of community college. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates has the details.
Explosion damages California fertility clinic
One person is dead and several more were injured in a vehicle explosion that severely damaged a fertility clinic in the Southern California city of Palm Springs Saturday. Andres Gutierrez has more.
New evidence in Jan. 6 pipe bombs case
The FBI on Thursday released new video of the person suspected of leaving two pipe bombs on Capitol Hill the night before the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Nearly four years later, investigators have still not named a suspect. Scott MacFarlane reports.
FBI seizes most homemade explosives in its history
Federal prosecutors say FBI agents recovered a stash of more than 150 homemade explosives at a home in Virginia.
Capitol Hill lawmakers experiencing surge of swatting calls, bomb threats
In a Dec. 11 Senate hearing, U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger testified that there had been more than 50 so-called "swatting" attacks on members of Congress over the previous month.
Kabul explosion kills Afghan Taliban regime's minister for refugees
Khalil Ur-Rahman Haqqani, a minister in Afghanistan's de-facto Taliban government and a member of a notorious family, was among those killed in an explosion in Kabul.
Threats made against Trump's picks
The FBI is investigating multiple threats made against some of President-elect Donald Trump's administration picks like Susie Wiles, Pam Bondi, Howard Lutnick and others. CBS News political reporter Libby Cathey has more on the attacks and the Trump transition.
Threats, hoax calls target Trump Cabinet picks
The Trump transition team said Wednesday that several bomb threats and swatting incidents were made this week against the incoming administration. Among those targeted were President-elect Donald Trump's chief of staff, his choice for attorney general, and his picks to lead the Department of Commerce and Environmental Protection Agency. Weijia Jiang reports.
Threats on Trump Cabinet picks: What to know
Several of President-elect Donald Trump's picks were the targets of swatting and bomb threats on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. And after a long delay, Trump's team has signed some, but not all, of the critical transition documents with the Biden administration. CBS News' Nicole Sganga, Weijia Jiang and Taurean Small have the latest.
Raffensperger on record turnout and more
Georgia's 2024 presidential election results are trickling in. Earlier Tuesday, false bomb threats at some poll sites delayed voting. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger joins CBS News to discuss.
Fulton County, Georgia, bomb threats
At least two polling sites in Fulton County, Georgia, were briefly evacuated after apparent bomb threats were made, officials confirmed. CBS News' Dave Malkoff reports on what's known about the threats and how voting is going in the key battleground state on Election Day 2024.
Bomb goes off at California courthouse
Several people were injured when a bomb went off at a courthouse in Santa Maria, California. One person has been taken into custody. Carter Evans reports.
Texas Juvenile arrested, accused of more than 100 bomb threats in several states
A months-long investigation into hundreds of hoax calls ended in the arrest of a Texas juvenile.
Paris police detain man behind reported bomb threat at Iran consulate
Paris police cordoned off an area around an Iranian consulate amid reports of a man threatening to detonate a bomb, but a suspect was quickly detained.
Lancaster, Pa. library cancels drag queen story event after bomb threat
The Lancaster Public Library canceled a storytime event with a drag performer after a suspicious package was found at the building.
Shohei Ohtani targeted by bomb threat, prompting police investigation in South Korea
A reported bomb threat against the Los Angeles Dodgers' newest star Shohei Ohtani prompted a massive investigation in South Korea as the team prepares for their first game of the season in the Seoul Series.
United flight to L.A. diverted to Chicago due to bomb threat
Police said the passengers were evacuated, and the plane was searched at a remote location at O'Hare Airport.
Teen investigated in hundreds of swatting incidents
A California teen is suspected of being behind hundreds of dangerous swatting incidents, Florida prosecutors say. According to investigators, the teen sold swatting services, such as $40 for a gas leak and $75 for a bomb threat or mass shooting. Jeff Pegues has more.
French police detain 13-year-old over at least 380 false bomb threats
The local prosecutor in Rennes said a teen had admitted making hundreds of fake threats "as a game," with no political or religious motivation.
Jan. 6 pipe bomber still unidentified
The FBI has offered a half-million dollar reward for information about the pipe bomber who planted viable devices outside the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters the night before Jan. 6, 2021. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane examines the status of the Justice Department's investigation three years later.
State capitols evacuated after bomb threats
A series of bomb threats were made to multiple state capitols across the U.S. on Wednesday. CBS News Justice Department reporter Rob Legare explains how the FBI is responding.
Bomb threats at temples, Jewish institutions
Several Jewish institutions were targeted with bomb threats over the weekend and one man was arrested for spraying an unknown substance at people and shouting an antisemitic phrase at a synagogue in Washington, D.C. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more.
Pakistan police eye ISIS affiliate as suicide blast toll soars over 50
The attack targeted a political rally for a pro-Taliban cleric, and that group's rival, the local ISIS affiliate, is based just over the border in Afghanistan.
Trump's claim of "control of the skies over Iran" raises questions about U.S. role
President Trump also asserted the U.S. knows "exactly where" Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei "is hiding."
NYC Comptroller Brad Lander arrested by ICE agents
NYC Comptroller and Democratic mayoral candidate Brad Lander was arrested by ICE agents Tuesday at immigration court in Manhattan.
Trump to extend TikTok deadline another 90 days, White House says
The Trump administration has ignored a bipartisan law that requires TikTok and ByteDance to fully sever ties.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem transported to hospital
Kristi Noem is "alert and recovering" after being hospitalized, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed.
U.S. appeals court weighs Trump's deployment of National Guard in L.A.
A panel of judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit heard arguments on whether President Trump must return control of California National Guard to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Judge blocks Trump administration passport policy targeting transgender people
A Trump administration policy requiring people to select the gender assigned at birth on passport forms was halted by a federal judge.
Afghan ally detained by ICE after immigration court hearing
An Afghan man who worked alongside U.S. troops against the Taliban was detained by ICE officers after he attended a mandatory immigration hearing in San Diego.
Minnesota senator confronts GOP colleague over "cruel" post on shootings
Democratic Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota confronted GOP Sen. Mike Lee of Utah at the Capitol Monday over a social media post on the Minnesota lawmaker shooting.
R. Kelly hospitalized for overdose, claims murder plot in prison, lawyer says
Prison staff gave R. Kelly "an amount of medicine that could have killed him," his lawyer alleged in a federal court filing.
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New Mexico wildfires force evacuations for about 2,000 homes
Two wildfires in New Mexico are burning over 80,000 acres, prompting evacuation orders and an emergency response from state officials.
Melissa Hortman's parents in first TV interview: "The division needs to end"
Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman's parents spoke to CBS News about the "unfair and tragic" shooting — and how America's "division needs to end."
2,000 more National Guard troops sent to Los Angeles, Pentagon says
The 2,000 troops will join about 4,100 National Guard soldiers and 700 Marines who are already deployed in L.A.
Anne Burrell, Food Network star, dies at 55
Anne Burrell, an acclaimed chef from upstate New York, hosted "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef," "Worst Cooks in America" and other popular Food Network shows.
Trump to extend TikTok deadline another 90 days, White House says
The Trump administration has ignored a bipartisan law that requires TikTok and ByteDance to fully sever ties.
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Trump to extend TikTok deadline another 90 days, White House says
The Trump administration has ignored a bipartisan law that requires TikTok and ByteDance to fully sever ties.
The GOP wants people up to age 64 to work for food stamps and Medicaid
The GOP's "big beautiful bill" would require people up to age 64 to certify they're working to get aid. Here's what the research shows.
Amazon CEO says rollout of generative AI will reshape company's workforce
Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon, said he expects the company to reduce its workforce over the next few years as it rolls out more generative AI and agents.
More states back $7.4 billion Purdue Pharma opioid settlement
More states, territories and Washington, D.C., have signed on to a settlement with drugmaker Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family over the opioid crisis, officials said.
Amazon's Prime Day kicks off July 8. Here's what to know.
Amazon's Prime Day will run for four days from July 8-11, doubling the length of the annual sale event.
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2,000 more National Guard troops sent to Los Angeles, Pentagon says
The 2,000 troops will join about 4,100 National Guard soldiers and 700 Marines who are already deployed in L.A.
Judge blocks Trump administration passport policy targeting transgender people
A Trump administration policy requiring people to select their gender assigned at birth on passport forms was halted by a federal judge.
Afghan ally detained by ICE after immigration court hearing
An Afghan man who worked alongside U.S. troops against the Taliban was detained by ICE officers after he attended a mandatory immigration hearing in San Diego.
Trump to extend TikTok deadline another 90 days, White House says
The Trump administration has ignored a bipartisan law that requires TikTok and ByteDance to fully sever ties.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem transported to hospital
Kristi Noem is "alert and recovering" after being hospitalized, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed.
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Cannabis use may double risk of heart disease death, study finds
Due to the study's results on cannabis use health risks, an editorial note published alongside the research called for the drug to "be treated like tobacco: not criminalized but discouraged."
The GOP wants people up to age 64 to work for food stamps and Medicaid
The GOP's "big beautiful bill" would require people up to age 64 to certify they're working to get aid. Here's what the research shows.
CDC: At least 3% of measles cases this year were in fully vaccinated people
About three dozen of the nearly 1,200 measles infections in 2025 have been in people with two measles vaccine doses, the CDC says.
Judge strikes down some Trump research cuts linked to diversity, gender
A federal judge struck down sweeping Trump administration orders that resulted in the cancellation of hundreds of National Institutes of Health research grants.
CDC official overseeing COVID hospitalization data resigns in protest
Dr. Fiona Havers' resignation follows RFK Jr.'s orders to change the CDC's vaccine recommendations.
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Meta 'concerned' by Iran telling citizens to stop using WhatsApp: Spokesperson
Iranian officials had warned people to stop using WhatsApp, Telegram and other "location-based applications," according to a report from the state-run broadcaster IRIB.
Trump weighs joining Israel on strikes of Iranian nuclear sites
The U.S. is considering targeting Iran's uranium enrichment facility at Fordo, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Trump's claim of "control of the skies over Iran" raises questions about U.S. role
President Trump also asserted the U.S. knows "exactly where" Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei "is hiding."
Israel hasn't hit Iran's Fordo nuclear facility yet. Here's why it might.
Iran has long been suspected of hiding work toward a nuclear weapon at its underground Fordo enrichment site.
Captain Cook's Endeavour confirmed to be in Rhode Island waters
The location of the HMS Endeavour, a lost ship belonging to 18th-century British explorer Captain James Cook, has been confirmed as Rhode Island's Newport Harbor.
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Anne Burrell, Food Network star, dies at 55
Anne Burrell, an acclaimed chef from upstate New York, hosted "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef," "Worst Cooks in America" and other popular Food Network shows.
R. Kelly hospitalized for overdose, claims murder plot in prison, lawyer says
Prison staff gave R. Kelly "an amount of medicine that could have killed him," his lawyer alleged in a federal court filing.
Inside the addictive world of "The Traitors"
Set in a real Scottish castle, "The Traitors" blends deception and Alan Cumming's theatrical flair to become a reality TV hit.
Meet the NYC dad who won a Pedro Pascal look-alike contest
Pushed by his wife, NYC dad George Gountas entered a Pedro Pascal look-alike contest and won a year of burritos.
Roy Wood Jr. on baseball's most iconic play
Comedian Roy Wood Jr. joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about "Going, Going, Gone: The Magic of the Home Run," a new Roku Original produced by MLB Studios. The film dives into the history and cultural power of baseball's most iconic play, featuring stars like Freddie Freeman.
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Amazon CEO says rollout of generative AI will reshape company's workforce
Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon, said he expects the company to reduce its workforce over the next few years as it rolls out more generative AI and agents.
AI data centers are driving up energy bills
An increase in demand for artificial intelligence may be increasing the cost of your electric bills. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter explains.
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.
Scammers use AI to create fake job applicants
Artificial intelligence is being used to create realistic video and audio to impersonate people, in some cases looking for love or deceiving companies looking to hire. In a 2024 study, half of the businesses surveyed said they'd experienced AI deepfake fraud. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
AI users form relationships with technology
Some people are using AI as an emotional outlet — and developing a real relationship with artificial intelligence. It's a trend that people and AI companies are hesitant to talk about, but does appear to be on the rise.
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Invasive Asian needle ants pose risks
As summer kicks into high gear, the U.S. Forest Service is warning about an invasive Asian needle ant species found in dozens of states. Eric Day, entomologist at Virginia Tech, joins "The Daily Report" with more.
This T. rex ancestor is "missing link" to apex predators, scientists say
Apex predators, like the Tyrannosaurus rex, eventually arose from smaller-bodied tyrannosauroid dinosaurs called Khankhuuluu mongoliensis, the study's researchers said.
What to know about invasive ant with fatal sting reported in multiple states
A "sneaky" invasive species that has a potentially deadly sting can be found in more than a dozen states, according to experts.
Mars volcano that dwarfs Earth's tallest ones seen in new image
It marks the first time Arsia Mons has been imaged on the planet's horizon, NASA said.
Japanese probe's second straight attempt at moon landing a failure
A private lunar lander from Tokyo-based company ispace was aiming for a touchdown in the unexplored far north with a mini rover.
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Sen. Tina Smith on Minnesota lawmaker shootings
Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed over the weekend in a politically motivated shooting. Democratic Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota, a friend of the Hortmans, joins "The Takeout" to discuss the rise of political violence in the U.S. and her confrontation with Sen. Mike Lee over his post on the shootings.
Congress seeking more security funds
In the wake of Saturday's deadly shooting of Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, Senators met with the Sergeant at Arms and the U.S. Capitol Police to discuss security for its members. CBS News' Lilia Luciano spoke with Rep. Hortman's family and Scott MacFarlane has more.
A fact check on Gov. Walz's appointment of Vance Boelter
About six years ago, Boelter was appointed to the Minnesota Governor's Workforce Development Board by Democratic Gov. Tim Walz. But what exactly does being appointed to that board mean?
Reprimand in Sean "Diddy" Combs trial
The judge in Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial reprimanded both the prosecution and defense Tuesday after information from a sealed proceeding appeared in a news article. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Jury asks three questions in Karen Read trial
Jury deliberations are still ongoing in in the Karen Read murder trial. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt has more.
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NASA evaluating data indicating air leaks aboard space station are sealed
If initial results hold up, NASA says the delayed launch of a commercial research mission to the station could come as early as Thursday.
Commercial crew launch delayed while ISS air leak assessed
NASA wants to evaluate recent efforts to stop a small but persistent air leak in the Russian segment of the space station.
Axiom-4 mission delayed due to leak
NASA delayed the Axiom Mission 4 launch on Wednesday after SpaceX detected a liquid oxygen leak during a Falcon 9 rocket inspection. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
Report: Pentagon, NASA push SpaceX competitors
Even as Elon Musk's SpaceX launched a radio satellite into orbit on Saturday, the Pentagon and NASA are pushing his competitors to speed up the development of their own spacecraft, according to the Washington Post. CBS News New York journalist Ali Bauman has more.
Mars volcano that dwarfs Earth's tallest ones seen in new image
It marks the first time Arsia Mons has been imaged on the planet's horizon, NASA said.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
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Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Summer music heats up 2025
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense
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Kraft Heinz removing all artificial food dyes
Kraft Heinz, the maker of Jell-O, Capri-Sun, Kool-Aid and more, says it will remove artificial dyes entirely from its products or replace them with natural colors. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
Trump supporters divided on Israel-Iran
President Trump's supporters are at odds on potential U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict as Mr. Trump considers joining Israel in strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities. CBS News chief Washington analyst Robert Costa reports.
Congress split on U.S. role in Iran conflict
As President Trump considers joining Israel in its strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, Congress is split on the possibility of further U.S. involvement in the conflict. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
B-2 bomber could target Iran's Fordo site
As Israel and Iran continue to exchange strikes and the Trump administration weighs its options, the B-2 Spirit Bomber is drawing attention. It can carry a "bunker-buster" bomb, capable of penetrating 200 feet inside a target. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has more on the aircraft.
Pentagon sends more forces to Middle East
The Pentagon is sending additional forces towards the Middle East amid the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. Approximately 40,000 U.S. troops are currently in the Middle East. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more details.