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Britain's new prime minister promises "bold plan"
Liz Truss officially became Britain's new prime minister Tuesday, and announced a plan to revive the nation's economy. John Quelch, dean of the Miami Herbert Business School at the University of Miami, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss her plan.
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This week on "Face the Nation": The Senate impeachment trial of former President Trump charged with inciting insurrection ended exactly as predicted.
Liz Truss becomes U.K. prime minister
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has handed in his resignation to Queen Elizabeth II, and Liz Truss has been chosen to fill the role. She is promising sweeping economic proposals as people in the country face surging prices. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joined "CBS News Mornings" to explain the transfer of power and what the new prime minister is expected to prioritize as she steps into the role.
Queen Elizabeth meets new U.K. prime minister
Boris Johnson addressed the nation Tuesday in his farewell speech from office. Following this, Britain's incoming prime minister will travel together with Johnson to Balmoral Castle in Scotland to be formally asked by Queen Elizabeth to form a government following her exit audience with Johnson. The queen is unable to travel to Buckingham Palace, as is tradition, because of her ongoing ill health. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Who is Liz Truss, Britain's new prime minister?
The woman replacing Boris Johnson at No. 10 Downing Street has vowed to slash taxes and remove decades of European regulations from Britain's books.
Liz Truss chosen as UK's new prime minister
The UK's Conservative Party has chosen Liz Truss to replace Boris Johnson as Prime Minister, making her the third woman to serve in the role. Queen Elizabeth II will formally appoint Truss in Scotland on Tuesday. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata is following this story from London.
Britain's Conservative Party chooses Liz Truss as new leader and country's new prime minister
Britain's Conservative Party unveiled Liz Truss as its new leader and the country’s new prime minister. She will replace Boris Johnson, who stepped down after a series of scandals. Holly Williams reports from London.
Liz Truss chosen to replace Boris Johnson as U.K. Prime Minister
Truss is a veteran of Johnson's Conservative Party, whose members got to pick the next British leader without input from the rest of the country.
New U.K. prime minister to be announced
Britain's next prime minister will be announced on Monday, with Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak vying to replace Boris Johnson. Elisabeth Braw, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, joins CBS News to discuss the two candidates.
New U.K. prime minister to be announced
Britain's Conservative Party will be announcing its new leader Monday to fill the role of prime minister being vacated by Boris Johnson. The two contenders are Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and former Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata breaks down the differences between the two candidates and explains how the final choice will be determined.
22 killed in Independence Day attack in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine's president says Russian forces have launched a rocket attack on a train station in central Ukraine on the country's Independence Day, killing at least 22 people and wounding about 50.
U.K. inflation tops 10% on soaring food and energy costs
Britain's inflation rate soared to a new 40-year high, squeezing households. Economists expect it to get worse.
Roe v. Wade’s time may be up
An initial draft opinion obtained by Politico suggests the Supreme Court will vote to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion rights decision. In the draft, which is several months old, Justice Samuel Alito writes in part that Roe was “egregiously wrong from the start.” U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson will address Ukraine's parliament remotely amid hopes for more evacuations from Mariupol. And the stars sparkled at the annual Met Gala in New York as the “party of the year” returned to its pre-pandemic schedule.
U.K's Boris Johnson announces resignation
Done in by a wave of scandals, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Thursday that he would step down as leader of the Conservative Party and leave office once a replacement is chosen. Watch his announcement here.
Boris Johnson calls for new general election
CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to break down the latest no the Brexit debate, including why Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he'll call for a new general election.
U.K.'s Boris Johnson to step down
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced his resignation following multiple scandals. It comes as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels to Indonesia for a G20 Summit. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee reports from London, and CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the implications.
In rare move, Justice Alito mocks foreign critics of abortion ruling
Justice Samuel Alito responded to critics of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, including British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Prince Harry.
Race to replace UK prime minister
Britain's Conservative Party has selected its final two contenders to replace Prime Minister Boris Johnson after he resigned earlier this month. Former Treasury Chief Rishi Sunak is facing off against Foreign Secretary Liz Truss. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers break down the election with Gillian Tett, the U.S. editor-at-large for the "Financial Times."
Italian president rejects Premier Mario Draghi's offer to resign
Italy's president has rebuffed Premier Mario Draghi's offer to resign after a key ally refused to back the government in a Senate vote.
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Boris Johnson resigns as U.K. prime minister; Biden presents Medal of Freedom to Simone Biles, others
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson set to resign; China and India fuel Russian energy sales.
Fallout from Boris Johnson’s resignation
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing calls from some officials for him to step down immediately following his resignation announcement Thursday. Johnson originally stated he would stay in the position until his successor is named. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D’Agata joins “CBS News Mornings” from London to discuss.
Boris Johnson's long goodbye
Prime Minister Boris Johnson stepped down on Thursday but the actual transfer of power may come as late as September. CBS senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata looks at the fallout and what's next for the United Kingdom.
Why U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned, and what's next
Johnson has said he will continue to serve until a replacement is found.
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Iran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire
Iran renews attacks in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump says he's extending a ceasefire indefinitely, as thousands more U.S. forces head for the region.
Virginia voters approve new congressional map favoring Democrats, CBS News projects
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a new congressional map that would give Democrats an advantage in 10 House districts, leaving just one safe Republican seat, CBS News projects.
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Parents of slain Loyola student Sheridan Gorman say it was "a preventable murder"
The parents of Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago freshman who was fatally shot last month, are speaking publicly for the first time.
DOJ charges Southern Poverty Law Center with fraud
A federal grand jury indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on wire and bank fraud-related charges on Tuesday, the Justice Department says, accusing it of paying members of extremist groups as part of its efforts to investigate them.
1 of 6 missing crew found dead after typhoon flipped U.S.-flagged ship
The crew of the Mariana notified the U.S. Coast Guard on April 15 that the 145-foot vessel lost its starboard engine during Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
At least 2 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz as peace talks remain stalled
A gun boat from Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps fired on a container ship in the contested waterway before a cargo ship came under fire in a separate attack, the British military says.
Lawmakers demand answers at hearing on hospice fraud
Congress asks experts, advocates and victims how to combat hospice fraud, after a CBS News investigation uncovered widespread signs of potential fraud in California.
Court upholds Texas law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms
Appeals court upholds Texas' Ten Commandments classroom law, but critics say the fight isn't over.
Operation Metro Surge drained $610 million from Minnesota's economy, filing says
State and local agencies say they were forced to spend big and fast without any warning.
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Man charged for having gun used by Louisiana shooter says it was stolen
The assault-style rifle used to kill eight children in a Louisiana mass shooting was stolen from a truck, the gun's previous owner said.
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Parents of slain Loyola student Sheridan Gorman say it was "a preventable murder"
The parents of Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago freshman who was fatally shot last month, are speaking publicly for the first time.
1 of 6 missing crew found dead after typhoon flipped U.S.-flagged ship
The crew of the Mariana notified the U.S. Coast Guard on April 15 that the 145-foot vessel lost its starboard engine during Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
Duffy on AI replacing air traffic controllers: "That's not gonna happen"
"Am I gonna replace a controller and have AI manage the airspace? The answer to that is hell no, that's not gonna happen," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told CBS News.
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Parents of slain Loyola student Sheridan Gorman say, "We've got to make changes"
Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old Loyola freshman, was shot and killed in Chicago last month and an undocumented immigrant from Venezuela is under arrest.
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It's not just gasoline. Iran war could drive prices higher for many products.
The U.S.-Iran war isn't just driving prices higher for gasoline. Petrochemicals derived from oil and natural gas go into making more than 6,000 consumer products, the Department of Energy says.
Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Meta failed to protect social media users from scam ads, lawsuit alleges
The Consumer Federation of America accused Meta of allowing scam advertisements to "proliferate on its platforms."
UPS, FedEx and DHL file for tariff refunds. What it means for consumers.
Shippers have pledged to share refunds with customers who paid tariffs once the government issues refunds.
Will gas dip below $3 a gallon this year? Here's what experts think.
It could take months for U.S. gas prices to recede to their level before the outbreak of war in Iran, economists and energy experts say.
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Operation Metro Surge drained $610 million from Minnesota's economy, filing says
State and local agencies say they were forced to spend big and fast without any warning.
Virginia voters approve new congressional map favoring Democrats, CBS News projects
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a new congressional map that would give Democrats an advantage in 10 House districts, leaving just one safe Republican seat, CBS News projects.
Duffy on AI replacing air traffic controllers: "That's not gonna happen"
"Am I gonna replace a controller and have AI manage the airspace? The answer to that is hell no, that's not gonna happen," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told CBS News.
Contract reveals fundraising deal for Trump's East Wing overhaul
The agreement, which was signed this fall, ensures donor anonymity, establishes a fee structure and institutes a ban on foreign contributions.
Lawmakers demand answers at hearing on hospice fraud
Congress asks experts, advocates and victims how to combat hospice fraud, after a CBS News investigation uncovered widespread signs of potential fraud in California.
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Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
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1 of 6 missing crew found dead after typhoon flipped U.S.-flagged ship
The crew of the Mariana notified the U.S. Coast Guard on April 15 that the 145-foot vessel lost its starboard engine during Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
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Iran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire
Iran renews attacks in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump says he's extending a ceasefire indefinitely, as thousands more U.S. forces head for the region.
Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
At least 2 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz as peace talks remain stalled
A gun boat from Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps fired on a container ship in the contested waterway before a cargo ship came under fire in a separate attack, the British military says.
Trump says U.K.'s Starmer can "recover" as Epstein scandal hits him again
Trump says British leader Keir Starmer has "time to recover" from the latest scandal over his decision to tap an Epstein associate as his U.S. ambassador.
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Vinyl record sales continue resurgence
New data shows interest in vinyl records is only getting stronger, with social media and and special releases from artists like Taylor Swift helping drive the trend. Jarred Hill has more.
Opening statements in Weinstein rape retrial
Opening statements have concluded in Harvey Weinstein's New York rape retrial. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has more.
D4vd charged with murder in14-year-old's death
Singer D4vd appeared in court Monday, hours after prosecutors announced he would be charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Matt Gutman reports.
Details on charges against D4vd in teen's death
Los Angeles prosecutors on Monday charged singer D4vd in the murder of a 14-year-old girl whose dismembered body was found in his car last year. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman has the details.
What to know on the "Matlock" season finale
"Matlock" stars Skye P. Marshall and Jason Ritter join CBS News with more clues ahead of the show's season finale.
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Duffy on AI replacing air traffic controllers: "That's not gonna happen"
"Am I gonna replace a controller and have AI manage the airspace? The answer to that is hell no, that's not gonna happen," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told CBS News.
John Ternus to become Apple CEO
Tim Cook announced he would be stepping down as Apple CEO on Monday. Jo Ling Kent reports on John Ternus, the mechanical engineer preparing to take the wheel.
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.
Where does Apple go after Tim Cook?
Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down in September after 15 years at the helm of the company. CBS Sunday Morning correspondent David Pogue joins to discuss Cook's legacy and where Apple's future could lead.
Florida opens criminal probe over ChatGPT's alleged role in FSU shooting
Attorney General James Uthmeier said his office launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI after reviewing conversation logs between ChatGPT and a Florida State University student accused of killing two people last year.
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Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
Breeding a better bread
Over the past century, the cultivation and processing of wheat has led to strains of grain that are less nutritious, less flavorful, and more vulnerable to climate change. The researchers at Breadlab, at Washington State University, are trying to breed varieties of whole grains that are better for farmers, consumers – and taste buds. David Pogue reports.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
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Car crashes into Philadelphia police station
Surveillance video shows the moment a car came crashing through a police station in Philadelphia. Five people were taken to the hospital and police say they believe the incident was intentional. Shanelle Kaul reports.
OpenAI, ChatGPT under investigation
OpenAI and ChatGPT are under investigation by Florida officials after a deadly shooting last year at Florida State University. Prosecutors allege the AI bot offered "significant advice" to the suspect just days before the shooting. OpenAI says its chatbot is not responsible. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Man charged for having gun used by Louisiana shooter says it was stolen
The assault-style rifle used to kill eight children in a Louisiana mass shooting was stolen from a truck, the gun's previous owner said.
DOJ charges Southern Poverty Law Center with fraud
The Justice Department on Tuesday announced fraud charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center over its nonprofit investigations into extremist groups. CBS News justice reporter Jake Rosen has the details.
New details about Mexican pyramid shooting
Mexican authorities say a gunman atop the Pyramid of the Moon, one of Mexico's most popular archaeological sites, shot at tourists and taunted first responders on Monday. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman reports on the new details.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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Car crashes into Philadelphia police station
Surveillance video shows the moment a car came crashing through a police station in Philadelphia. Five people were taken to the hospital and police say they believe the incident was intentional. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Kevin Warsh on Fed independence
President Trump's nominee to head the Federal Reserve assured lawmakers on Tuesday that he would maintain strict independence. Kristin Myers, the senior vice president of content and editor in chief of ETF.com, joins CBS News with more.
Duffy on AI concerns in aviation
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said "we do not replace humans," as he discussed pushing for a new AI system that he says will help air traffic controllers. Kris Van Cleave has more.
OpenAI, ChatGPT under investigation
OpenAI and ChatGPT are under investigation by Florida officials after a deadly shooting last year at Florida State University. Prosecutors allege the AI bot offered "significant advice" to the suspect just days before the shooting. OpenAI says its chatbot is not responsible. Jo Ling Kent reports.
CBS News projection on Virginia redistricting
The Virginia redistricting effort that may benefit Democrats in the House of Representatives will be approved, CBS News projects. CBS News' Fin Gómez breaks down what may happen next.