DOJ opens investigation into City of Chicago hiring practices
The Department of Justice sent a letter to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's Office to inform him they've opened an investigation into the city's hiring practices.
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Chicago mayor's speaks at immigration hearing
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson highlighted his city's long history of immigration and its current drop in violent crime in his opening statement before a House hearing Wednesday on "sanctuary cities." See Johnson's full statement.
Biden meets with Democratic mayors as he tries to shore up support
President Biden has made outreach to elected officials as he tries to calm concerns about his age and health.
Mayor Brandon Johnson marks Juneteenth by joining youth-led West Side walking tour
Organizers said the tours bring the young guides so much joy to show where they eat and they play.
Chicago police, Secret Service discuss security plan for Democratic National Convention
Police Supt. Larry Snelling said Chicago police officers have been undergoing additional training to protect people's First Amendment right to protest.
Mayor Johnson cancels controversial Chicago gunshot detection system
Just last week, a leaked internal report from Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx's Office revealed system has "minimal return on investment" when it comes to holding shooters accountable.
U.S. cities consider banning "right on red" as pedestrian deaths rise
Almost every major city in the United States generally allows drivers to turn right at red lights, but that could be changing.
Mayors request federal aid for migrant influx
Democratic mayors are asking the White House for $5 billion to address influxes of migrants in their cities. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more on how their request was received.
Brandon Johnson on winning Chicago mayor race
In a heated race, democrat Brandon Johnson was elected the mayor of Chicago, defeating Paul Vallas. Johnson will succeed current Mayor Lori Lightfoot, marking the first time in 40 years in Chicago that a sitting mayor has lost reelection. Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the win and how he plans on tackling crime.
Brandon Johnson wins Chicago mayor's race
Progressive Democrat Brandon Johnson won a close runoff election to succeed Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. John Byrne, a senior political reporter for the Chicago Tribune, talks with CBS News about Johnson's win.
How did Brandon Johnson pull off his victory in race for mayor
In a tightly contested race, Brandon Johnson defeated Paul Vallas by about three points on Tuesday. Twyla Blackmond Larnell, an associate professor of political science at Loyola University Chicago, helps take a look at how Johnson managed to pull off his win.
Voters choose Chicago mayor in runoff Tuesday
Voters in Chicago went to the polls on Tuesday in the closely watched mayoral race between Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson. Jackie Kostek of CBS Chicago reports on the latest from the race.
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot loses reelection bid
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot lost her reelection bid, leaving the top two finishers, Democrats Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson, to face a runoff in April. Chicago Magazine contributing editor Ted McClellan joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss why Lightfoot lost.
Chicago mayor ousted
Democrats Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will meet in an April runoff to be the next mayor of Chicago after voters denied incumbent Lori Lightfoot a second term.
Texas flood rescue teams continue search for missing as death toll climbs
Nearly a week after deadly floods struck Central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still missing.
Fired Justice Department official warns we are "driving straight into an abyss"
Patty Hartman, who worked with the public affairs team on Jan. 6 prosecutions, was fired Monday by Pam Bondi.
Trump official criticizes Fed chief Powell as Trump takes aim over interest rates
A top White House budget official said President Trump is "troubled" by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's management, as Mr. Trump pressures him over interest rates.
Treasury official Julia Hahn to leave as tariff and trade negotiations intensify
Hahn, a public affairs official who worked on trade and tax cuts at the Treasury Department, is also a veteran of Trump's first term.
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Congress scrutinized this CEO's company 6 years ago. He's now a major donor.
Business is being accused by Sen. Chuck Grassley of having "spent years fleecing taxpayers."
False claims link cloud seeding to deadly Texas floods, despite "zero evidence"
Viral posts promoted false claims that cloud seeding, a form of weather modification, played a role in the devastation. Meteorologists explain it doesn't work that way.
Indeed, Glassdoor to lay off 1,300 workers as AI shakes up job searches
As AI barrels into the workplace, job search firms like Indeed and Glassdoor are replacing workers with the technology.
Are your migraines worse this summer? These factors might be why.
These are summertime factors that can make your migraines even worse, and expert tips on how to reduce them.
Who is U.S. tennis player Amanda Anisimova, heading to Wimbledon final
Amanda Anisimova beat Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in the Wimbledon semi-finals.
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Trump official criticizes Fed chief Powell as Trump takes aim over interest rates
A top White House budget official said President Trump is "troubled" by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's management, as Mr. Trump pressures him over interest rates.
Ketanji Brown Jackson says she worries about state of democracy
"I'm not afraid to use my voice," Jackson said of why she writes dissents.
Before-and-after images show RVs, homes swept away by Texas floods
Aerial images show destruction in Kerr County after deadly floods tore through Central Texas.
Fired Justice Department official warns we are "driving straight into an abyss"
Patty Hartman, who worked with the public affairs team on Jan. 6 prosecutions, was fired Monday by Pam Bondi.
Treasury official Julia Hahn to leave as tariff and trade negotiations intensify
Hahn, a public affairs official who worked on trade and tax cuts at the Treasury Department, is also a veteran of Trump's first term.
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Trump official criticizes Fed chief Powell as Trump takes aim over interest rates
A top White House budget official said President Trump is "troubled" by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's management, as Mr. Trump pressures him over interest rates.
Indeed, Glassdoor to lay off 1,300 workers as AI shakes up job searches
As AI barrels into the workplace, job search firms like Indeed and Glassdoor are replacing workers with the technology.
Walmart recalls 850,000 water bottles over impact and laceration risk
Walmart recalls stainless steel bottles after two customers suffered serious eye injuries when the lid forcefully ejected.
Jane Birkin's original Hermès bag sells for over $10 million at auction
The winning bid for the original Birkin bag set a record for the most valuable handbag ever sold at auction, Sotheby's said.
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Congress scrutinized this CEO's company 6 years ago. He's now a major donor.
Business is being accused by Sen. Chuck Grassley of having "spent years fleecing taxpayers."
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Trump official criticizes Fed chief Powell as Trump takes aim over interest rates
A top White House budget official said President Trump is "troubled" by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's management, as Mr. Trump pressures him over interest rates.
Ketanji Brown Jackson says she worries about state of democracy
"I'm not afraid to use my voice," Jackson said of why she writes dissents.
Fired Justice Department official warns we are "driving straight into an abyss"
Patty Hartman, who worked with the public affairs team on Jan. 6 prosecutions, was fired Monday by Pam Bondi.
Treasury official Julia Hahn to leave as tariff and trade negotiations intensify
Hahn, a public affairs official who worked on trade and tax cuts at the Treasury Department, is also a veteran of Trump's first term.
Mahmoud Khalil files $20 million claim against Trump administration
A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security called Mahmoud Khalil's claim "absurd," accusing him of "hateful behavior and rhetoric" that threatened Jewish students.
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Tick bites are causing a spike in ER visits this year. An expert explains why.
Emergency room visits for tick bites this year are at the highest levels since 2019, especially in the Northeast, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Are your migraines worse this summer? These factors might be why.
These are summertime factors that can make your migraines even worse, and expert tips on how to reduce them.
Why small drop in measles vaccine rate matters
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says nearly 1,300 measles cases have been reported so far this year across the U.S. — the most in more than 30 years. Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
Measles cases in the U.S. break a 33-year record
The number of measles cases in the United States has surpassed 2019's wave of infections, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data.
Some Ritz peanut butter crackers recalled due to labeling error
Four carton sizes were recalled due to individually wrapped packs that may be incorrectly labeled as "cheese" even though they may contain peanut butter, federal health officials said.
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Who is U.S. tennis player Amanda Anisimova, heading to Wimbledon final
Amanda Anisimova beat Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in the Wimbledon semi-finals.
Beloved baby hippo Moo Deng celebrates first birthday at a Thailand zoo
Thousands of fans have flocked to a Thailand zoo to celebrate the first birthday of Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo that's become a social media sensation.
10 children among 15 killed in Israeli strike at Gaza clinic, charity says
Trump's meetings with the Israeli leader have brought no apparent breakthrough for a ceasefire in Gaza, where the bloodshed continues unabated.
Archaeologists uncover treasure-filled tomb of ancient Mayan ruler
The Mayan city of Caracol has been researched for decades, but archaeologists only recently found a tomb of one of the city's leaders.
U.S. weapons flowing again to Ukraine, but not fast enough
An U.S. official says some weapons shipments to Ukraine have resumed, as the country's leader seeks more urgent support from his partners.
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Jane Birkin's original Hermès bag sells for over $10 million at auction
The winning bid for the original Birkin bag set a record for the most valuable handbag ever sold at auction, Sotheby's said.
Rachel Brosnahan on starring as iconic Lois Lane in "Superman"
Rachel Brosnahan stars as Lois Lane in the new "Superman" movie. She spoke to "CBS Mornings" about preparing for the role.
Jack Alcott on "Dexter: Resurrection"
"Dexter: Resurrection" debuts on Friday with actor Jack Alcott reprising his role for the series. The show left off with Dexter's son, Harrison – played by Alcott – finding out his father may not be the vigilante killer he claimed to be. Alcott talks to "CBS Mornings Plus" about reprising his role and what to expect.
Alison Krauss & Union Station reunion
Bluegrass legends Alison Krauss & Union Station are back together for the first time in more than a decade. They have a new album and a new star joining them. CBS News' Anthony Mason spoke to the band members about their long-awaited reunion.
Preview of new "Big Brother" season
"Big Brother" is celebrating its 25th year on air. A new season premieres Thursday with 16 new house guests competing and strategizing to evict one of their own each week until only one remains. "Entertainment Tonight" correspondent Denny Directo spoke with host Julie Chen Moonves about the season.
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Musk says Grok is coming to Tesla vehicles
Elon Musk said his AI chatbot Grok is coming to Tesla vehicles by next week, just days after the bot unleashed an antisemitic rant on his social media platform X. The announcement also came after Musk unveiled the latest iteration of the chatbot called Grok 4. Bloomberg News technology editor Sarah Frier joins CBS News to discuss.
Indeed, Glassdoor to lay off 1,300 workers as AI shakes up job searches
As AI barrels into the workplace, job search firms like Indeed and Glassdoor are replacing workers with the technology.
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.
Elon Musk unveils Grok 4 update
Elon Musk's xAI is rolling out Grok 4 after the previous model, Grok 3, made a series of antisemitic posts praising Hitler. Mike Isaac, technology reporter for the New York Times, joins CBS News to discuss.
Nvidia first company valued over $4 trillion
Nvidia became the first public corporation to be valued at more than $4 trillion based on the rising price of its stock before dipping below $4 trillion at market close. The company makes computer chips. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
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How to vet scientific research
Cabells Publishing, a scholarly analytics company, has flagged more than 19,000 journals as potentially predatory. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains how to know if you're getting accurate information.
North America's oldest known pterosaur discovered in Arizona, researchers say
Researchers were able to date the fossil of the flying reptile, a close cousin of dinosaurs, back to more than 209 million years ago.
Inside the lab trying to change people's minds about sharks
Scientists at Oregon State University are working to change people's minds about sharks--and are learning more about the health of the ocean in the process.
The stories behind history's most haunting shipwrecks
From the Clotilda to the Titanic, archaeologist James Delgado shares insights from his 50-year career.
Billions of flies to be dumped from planes to fight flesh-eating screwworms
The move is part of the government's plans for protecting the U.S. from the New World screwworm fly, which could devastate its beef industry and even kill household pets.
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Stowaway faces sentencing
57-year-old Svetlana Dali, the woman charged after she allegedly snuck on a flight to Paris from New York City, is expecting her sentence. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Ukrainian spy agency officer shot dead in Kyiv
Ukrainian media posted what appeared to be security camera footage showing a man walking through a parking lot with bags being shot by another man.
Authorities hunting fugitive dad instead find look-alike hiker in Idaho
Travis Decker has been wanted since June 2, when a sheriff's deputy in Washington found his truck and the bodies of his three daughters.
Utah man with dementia faces firing squad execution in September
Ralph Leroy Menzies, 67, is set to be executed Sept. 5 for abducting and killing Utah mother of three Maurine Hunsaker in 1986.
Bomb strapped to donkey explodes, killing soldier and wounding 2 others
The attack was carried out using an "equine loaded with explosives" and sent toward a platoon of soldiers, the governor said.
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Webb telescope captures images of new stars forming in Cat's Paw Nebula
The Cat's Paw Nebula is about 4,000 light-years from Earth, near the constellation Scorpius.
First close-up of "cotton candy" nebula captured by world's largest telescope
A new observatory in Chile has produced a stunningly detailed image of a nebula resembling cotton candy, using the largest telescope in the world.
Blue Origin rockets 6 astrotourists on sub-orbital flight to space
Running a week late because of weather, it was clear sailing Sunday for Blue Origin's 13th passenger flight.
Fireball seen as meteorite streaks through sky over Georgia and South Carolina
The American Meteor Society said it received more than 160 reports of a fireball sighting from observers in Georgia and South Carolina.
James Webb telescope captures images of possible newly discovered exoplanet
The exoplanet, a planet beyond our solar system, has been dubbed TWA 7b after NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured evidence of it.
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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.
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.
Evidence in the Suzanne Morphew case
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
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Extreme heat challenges crews at Phoenix airport
The summer surge of flyers has Southwest Airlines ground crews in Phoenix working to beat the clock and triple-digit temperature as they turn 200 flights a day. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Volunteers bring aid to fearful migrant families
Across the country, migrants are living in the shadow of immigration raids -- some too afraid to even leave home. But as Nicole Valdes reports, a small network of volunteers in Tennessee is bringing help to their doorsteps.
L.A. port head on tariff impact on holiday season
President Trump is escalating his global trade war, threatening new tariffs on several countries starting Aug. 1, unless deals are struck. With back-to-school and holiday shopping nearing, the move could hit store shelves hard. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Volunteers gather items found after Texas floods
Thousands of searchers are still racing against time, desperately scouring the rugged terrain for survivors of last week's deadly flash floods. As Karen Hua reports, even members of a Facebook group have joined the mission, recovering lost belongings and hoping to return them to their rightful owners.
The "smiling" quokkas winning over the world
Just off Australia's west coast, lies Rottnest Island -- home to unspoiled wilderness, pristine beaches and the quokka. Holly Williams reports.