Mass. board to help LGBTQ veterans get state benefits
As WBZ reported last year, little had been done previously to make sure those veterans have access to benefits.
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Women's professional soccer returning to Boston
Boston will be the National Women's Soccer League's 15th team.
Man allegedly confesses to "ice-blooded murder" of woman in 1979
A man walked into an FBI field office in Oregon and confessed to bludgeoning a woman to death more than four decades ago, prosecutors say.
Boston Lyric Opera's "Madama Butterfly" puts Asian American culture in the spotlight
Boston Lyric Opera's "Madama Butterfly" moves the time and setting from the original 1904 Imperial Japan, to 1940s San Francisco Chinatown.
Man convicted of murder in 1993 gets new trial as key evidence questioned
Attorneys for Thomas Rosa are calling on a Massachusetts prosecutor to drop charges against him altogether, instead of trying the case again.
The Dish: Chef Karen Akunowicz
Karen Akunowicz is a staple in the Boston area, with two restaurants in the city. Many of her most beloved recipes will now be available to home chefs as she releases a new cookbook. Dana Jacobson has more.
Diverse Fusion Dolls expands business to tourists at Faneuil Hall
Widline Pyrame has expanded her Fusion Dolls kiosks to Faneuil Hall, where tourists from around the world can now see them.
Roxbury home tells the story of slavery, Boston and the British empire
A Roxbury stable, built in 1747, is one of the few confirmed sites in the city where enslaved people worked and lived.
Boston will no longer require sex or gender identification on marriage licenses
The City of Boston announced on Tuesday that it will no longer require sex or gender identification on marriage licenses.
Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech still inspires 60 years later
On August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his historic "I Have a Dream" speech in Washington, DC.
At least 7 shot in Boston, police say
The shooting occurred on Saturday morning.
Doctor arrested for alleged lewd acts while teen sat next to him on plane
The 14-year-old girl moved seats and told family members about the incident, according to charging documents.
NTSB releases image of close call between JetBlue flight, Learjet
It happened at Boston's Logan International Airport in February. The agency is blaming an error made by the charter jet's pilot.
Celtics' Jaylen Brown on new contract
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown recently signed the biggest contract in NBA history. He joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the deal and his education foundation The 7uice Foundation.
Education Department opens probe into Harvard's legacy admissions
Top colleges' preferential treatment of children of alumni has been facing new scrutiny since the Supreme Court last month struck down the use of affirmative action as a tool to diversify college campuses.
12/1: CBS News Mornings
Bill to avert rail strike heads to Senate; Prince William and Kate visit Boston to present environmental award.
Massachusetts puts up pride billboards in Florida, Texas
Massachusetts is buying billboard space in places like Florida and Texas with a clear message for Pride month.
What we know about the submersible on expedition to Titanic wreck
A sub that set out to explore the Titanic wreckage vanished in the North Atlantic, prompting a massive search and rescue operation.
How to celebrate Juneteenth 2023 across the U.S. this holiday weekend
Parades, concerts and art festivals are among the broad range of programs and events happening nationwide to honor Juneteenth, or Freedom Day.
Inside the missing Titanic exploration sub
The U.S. Coast Guard is continuing a search and rescue mission for a missing submersible that was exploring the wreckage of the Titanic. CBS News correspondent David Pogue, who has done extensive reporting on these types of submersibles, has more.
Patriots player arrested at airport after 2 loaded guns found in luggage
Jones, 25, was set to fly to Los Angeles when the two firearms were discovered by TSA agents, authorities said.
DNA from glass and glove link lawyer to sexual assaults, prosecutor says
The charges stem from four attacks that happened in Boston from 2007 through 2008 a time that authorities say Matthew Nilo lived in the city.
Missing 4-year-old boy found dead on shore in Boston Harbor
The child, Mohamed Fofana, disappeared Sunday evening from a park on Castle Island in Boston Harbor.
Boston's Little Saigon District embraces rich Vietnamese heritage
If you drive down Boston's Dorchester Ave. and you'll notice a shift in culture.
Key Democrats won't say whether they'll back Biden's labor secretary nominee
President Joe Biden's nominee to be the next labor secretary, Julie Su, is testifying before the Senate.
Trump "wasn't worried" during White House Correspondents' Dinner
President Trump details his experience at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where a gunman charged toward the ballroom. He says he wasn't worried, and praised the actions of law enforcement.
What's in the "manifesto" of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect
Cole Allen, 31, sent an email to family members shortly before the annual press gala, officials told CBS News.
Weijia Jiang: I was on stage last night with the president. This is what I saw.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang was sitting next to President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when the chaos unfolded.
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New details emerge in White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
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Iran's foreign minister returns to Pakistan after U.S. envoys' trip canceled
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi returned to Islamabad on Sunday, where he is expected to participate in talks focused on ending the war with the U.S., Iranian state media reported.
What we know about the suspect in shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
Tillis says he's ready to move forward with Warsh's nomination for Fed chair
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Friday her office is dropping its criminal investigation into Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and the $2.5 billion renovation of the central bank's headquarters.
Trump says he "wasn't making it that easy" for Secret Service during shooting
In an interview with "60 Minutes," President Trump described the moment he was rushed out of the White House Correspondents' Dinner after a gunman charged a security checkpoint.
5 injured in shooting near Indiana University following Little 500 races
Police said the shooting occurred after a fight outside Five Guys. The victims were women between the ages of 17 to 22 years old.
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Ben Sasse on Senate's "smack-down nonsense" and his wish for America
Former Sen. Ben Sasse, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer late last year, spoke to CBS News about why Congress is dysfunctional, the promises and risks of AI and his wish for the country.
5 injured in shooting near Indiana University following Little 500 races
Police said the shooting occurred after a fight outside Five Guys. The victims were women between the ages of 17 to 22 years old.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Chevron CEO Mike Wirth join Margaret Brennan.
Weijia Jiang: I was on stage last night with the president. This is what I saw.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang was sitting next to President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when the chaos unfolded.
What's in the "manifesto" of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect
Cole Allen, 31, sent an email to family members shortly before the annual press gala, officials told CBS News.
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Tillis says he's ready to move forward with Warsh's nomination for Fed chair
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Friday her office is dropping its criminal investigation into Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and the $2.5 billion renovation of the central bank's headquarters.
Naval escorts will likely be needed when Strait of Hormuz reopens, Chevron CEO says
Commercial vessels face risks from mines and threats from land, Chevron's chief executive Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan.
The Iran war's economic hit could linger through 2026, economists say
Economists say Americans should expect elevated prices at the pump and rising grocery costs in the months to come.
Trump extends Jones Act waiver for another 90 days
The waiver lets international ships carry goods between U.S. ports and is aimed at lowering energy prices.
Trader Joe's customers sue over coffee's caffeine levels
Consumers allege that Trader Joe's improperly advertised a coffee product as fully caffeinated when it was not.
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Ben Sasse on Senate's "smack-down nonsense" and his wish for America
Former Sen. Ben Sasse, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer late last year, spoke to CBS News about why Congress is dysfunctional, the promises and risks of AI and his wish for the country.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Chevron CEO Mike Wirth join Margaret Brennan.
Tillis says he's ready to move forward with Warsh's nomination for Fed chair
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Friday her office is dropping its criminal investigation into Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and the $2.5 billion renovation of the central bank's headquarters.
Transcript: Rep. Jamie Raskin on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin, Democrat of Maryland, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Transcript: Sir Christian Turner, U.K. ambassador to the U.S., on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sir Christian Turner, U.K. ambassador to the U.S., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
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A 13-year-old's kidney was failing. Then a stranger stepped in.
Tim Fitzpatrick, a father of a chronically ill child, saw the story of a boy in need of a new kidney and felt compelled to help.
Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
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Johnson & Johnson to launch on TrumpRx with 4 of its prescription drugs
Drug-making giant Johnson & Johnson will officially start marketing four of its medications on the Trump administration's TrumpRx website on Friday, CBS News exclusively learned.
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.
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At least 16 dead in strikes across Ukraine and Russia on Chernobyl anniversary
Strikes across Ukraine, Russian-occupied territory and Russia killed at least 16 people, authorities said, as the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster prompted fresh warnings about the risks posed by attacks near the plant.
Transcript: Rep. Jamie Raskin on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin, Democrat of Maryland, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Transcript: Sir Christian Turner, U.K. ambassador to the U.S., on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sir Christian Turner, U.K. ambassador to the U.S., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Transcript: Sam Vinograd and AT Smith on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd and CBS News law enforcement analyst AT Smith that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Weijia Jiang on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with White House Correspondents' Association President and senior CBS News correspondent Weijia Jiang that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
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4/26: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: America's adversarial relationship with Cuba; singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves; Rep. Jim Clyburn; reviving a Welsh soccer town; tree lovers; artist Jenny Saville; and rescuing Venus fly traps.
Kacey Musgraves on writing lyrics: "There is no greater drug"
A couple of years ago, the Grammy-winner went home to East Texas to heal from a breakup. She talks about how her "Dry Spell" led to a creative monsoon – her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere."
Extended interview: Kacey Musgraves
In this web exclusive, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves talks with correspondent Anthony Mason about her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere," a record inspired by loneliness following a breakup, and how she grew to feel empowered by the concept of liminal space.
Kacey Musgraves on "Middle of Nowhere"
A couple of years ago, Grammy-winner Kacey Musgraves went home to east Texas to heal from a breakup. She tells Anthony Mason that in writing her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere," she learned how to embrace being alone. She also talks about the influence of her mentor, singer-songwriter John Prine, and how the emotions of her latest songs poured out of loneliness.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including acclaimed conductor Michael Tilson Thomas.
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How the AI-driven data center boom is leading to skyrocketing energy bills
A CBS News analysis found that Georgia Power, the largest energy provider in the state, imposed six rate hikes in the last three years.
How data centers are impacting Americans
This week, Maine's governor vetoed a bill that would have made the state the first to ban the construction of new data centers. Shanelle Kaul reports.
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.
Sam Altman apologizes for not flagging authorities to mass shooter's ChatGPT account
The ChatGPT account of the shooter, who killed eight people in a small British Columbia community, had been banned about eight months prior to the massacre.
Why phone-free parties are gaining popularity
Some young people are opting to go phone-free to live in the moment. USA Today youth mental health reporter Rachel Hale went to an underground, phone-free party in New York City and wrote about her experience. She tells "The Daily Report" about it.
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Saving the Venus fly trap
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world.
From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
60-foot octopus ruled the seas during age of dinosaurs, fossils show
New analyses of fossilized jaws reveal that massive, kraken-like octopuses once hunted alongside other marine predators.
Mysterious "golden orb" found in deep sea in 2023 is finally identified
Scientists spent over two years identifying a mysterious object found off the coast of Alaska in 2023.
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.
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Breakdown of correspondents' dinner shooting
Nancy Cordes has a timeline of Saturday night's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, details on the suspect and info on the site of the attack.
U.K. ambassador: "Very confident" of security
Sir Christian Turner, the British ambassador to the U.S., told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he is "very confident" that King Charles and Queen Camilla will have the "very best security" in their visit to the White House this week.
Podcast helps Louisiana police arrest 4 suspects in girl's 1982 murder
Police credited the podcast with generating crucial tips from the public and prompting new witnesses to approach investigators.
What's in the "manifesto" of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect
Cole Allen, 31, sent an email to family members shortly before the annual press gala, officials told CBS News.
What we know about the suspect in shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
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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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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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Tony Dokoupil on political violence in America
Tony Dokoupil shares his thoughts on Saturday night's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Deadly tornadoes pummel North Texas
At least two people died and six others were injured as severe weather rolled through North Texas Saturday night. Nicole Valdes reports on the destruction and Rob Marciano has a look at the forecast.
Extended interview: President Trump
Norah O'Donnell sat down with President Trump to discuss the moment he was rushed out of the White House Correspondents' Dinner after a gunman charged a security checkpoint. Editor's note: The video above is an extended version of the interview that was broadcast on 60 Minutes on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
Sitting next to Trump during shooting
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang is also the president of the White House Correspondents' Association. She describes what she experienced when shots rang out at the organization's dinner while she was sitting next to President Trump.
Details on correspondents' dinner attack suspect
The suspect in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner wrote that he was surprised by the security protocol at the event. Matt Gutman reports on what we know about the alleged gunman.