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A California surrogate carrying triplets says the biological parents are pressing her to abort one of the fetuses to reduce the medical risks. She has refused, setting off a debate over legal and ethical issues. Medical ethicist Dr. Arthur Caplan of NYU Langone Medical Center joins CBSN to discuss the controversial case
A California surrogate mother carrying triplets is refusing a request by the biological parents to abort one of the unborn babies. Brittneyrose Torres agreed to be a surrogate for a couple's two fertilized embryos. One of those embryos split, resulting in triplets. Torres says the parents asked her to abort over health concerns, but she refused. CBS News legal expert Rikki Klieman joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the case.
Los Angeles schools shut down after terror threat, final Republican debate of 2015 and more stories you're clicking on.
Scientists are predicting historically dry conditions this summer after a big part of the country dealt with its worst fire season ever. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the details.
There is outrage in California over the response to a recent police shooting in the city of Paradise. Prosecutors announced they will not charge Officer Patrick Feaster for firing at a man escaping a wrecked SUV, but the shooting victim faces serious criminal charges. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Two years ago, one of the terrorists who killed 14 people in California posted online that she wanted to be a part of jihad. After this post, she received an American visa. The White House is now reviewing how immigrants are screened. Jeff Pegues reports.
There are questions about how carefully Tashfeen Malik was vetted before she was allowed into the United States. The New York Times reports she made questionable posts on social media before she moved to America. CBS News national security analyst Juan Zarate joins CBSN to discuss.
The Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose is tracking down hundreds of people who may have been exposed to tuberculosis. The possible exposure affects more than 1,000 people, including 350 newborns. A nurse at the hospital tested positive for the potentially deadly disease. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” from Los Angeles to discuss what makes this infection so dangerous.
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on vaccine distribution in Michigan, school openings in California and COVID-19 surges around the world.
After two weeks of intense international diplomacy, a historic agreement targeting climate change was made in Paris Saturday; Last year, western New York saw one of its snowiest winters of all time, but so far this season, the city of Buffalo has not had any measurable snowfall.
Ten days after the terrorist attack left 14 dead, investigators looking for more answers in the San Bernardino shooting are focusing on a lake where the killers may have dumped some evidence. John Blackstone is there with more.
The Pacific Northwest saw more heavy rains and flooding Saturday while snow continued to fall in the mountains. David Begnaud reports from Oregon.
Chef Justin Smillie was born in California and raised in New Jersey. He has worked in some of New York City’s top restaurants, including Mercer Kitchen, Gramercy Tavern and Barbuto. Last year he opened his first restaurant, Upland, on New York City's Park Avenue. His first cookbook, “Slow Fires: Mastering New Ways to Braise, Roast, and Grill,” was released last month. Smillie joins “CBS This Morning" to share his journey as well as some of his signature dishes.
The following is a transcript of an interview with California Public School Superintendent Tony Thurmond, that aired Sunday, April 11, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Much of the Los Angeles River does looks more like an oversized open-air sewer than a mighty waterway. But now Los Angeles is prioritizing its restoration, and in a move that created a bit of controversy, the city turned to Frank Gehry, an architect famous for beautiful and brash buildings, to help devise a solution. Ben Tracy reports.
A California state employee may face a hate crime charge after she was caught on camera berating a Muslim man. "48 Hours" Crimesider's Graham Kates joins CBSN to explain what happened.
FBI Director James Comey said that the two San Bernardino shooters were radicalized as early as 2013. Retired Lt. Col. Tony Schaffer joins CBSN to discuss what exactly inspired the couple to kill
Donald Trump defends his proposal to ban Muslims from entering the U.S., Republicans and Democrats condemn Trump's anti-Muslim policy, and more of the stories you're clicking on.
Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump stood firm Tuesday on his proposal to block Muslims from entering the U.S.; at a concert that was postponed after the Paris attacks last month, U2 had a special guest and a special message for the terrorists responsible for the shootings
Much of Portland was underwater Monday and folks in the Pacific Northwest won't be drying out anytime soon. Ben Tracy reports form there where, as the National Weather Service says, it looks like a firehose coming in off the Pacific.
Gun sales typically surge after mass shootings, and early indications are that the trend is happening again following the San Bernardino terror attack. CBSN's Contessa Brewer breaks down the numbers.
"This is the fifth time the Court has summarily rejected the Ninth Circuit's analysis of California's COVID restrictions on religious exercise," the opinion states.
Governor Chris Christie, R-New Jersey, says politicians should use the term “radical Islamic jihadist” to help distinguish terrorists from the rest of the Muslim community. The GOP presidential candidate cautions politicians to pay special attention to their words when differentiating violent extremists from “American Muslims who play by the rules.”
As authorities continue to search the crime scene in San Bernardino, California, new details are emerging about Tashfeen Malik; fourteen people were killed when a pair of armed attackers stormed a holiday party inside a state office building in San Bernardino, California.
Worshippers at the same mosque where San Bernardino shooter Syed Farook prayed find themselves balancing a complicated set of emotions. David Begnaud reports on the sadness, grief and fear gripping the Muslims who knew Farook and his wife, Tashfeen Malik.
Trump threatens Iran with "higher level" strikes if it won't accept a peace deal, but says it's too soon for direct talks after reporting diplomatic progress.
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche denied to CBS News that the Justice Department is engaging in a retribution campaign against President Trump's critics, pushing back on criticism from Barack Obama.
A federal judge in Georgia denied a motion by officials in Fulton County, Georgia, to return ballots and other materials from the 2020 election that were taken by the FBI earlier this year.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is being questioned Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Ted Turner built a media empire that included cable channels CNN, TBS and TNT, and he owned the Atlanta Braves for 20 years.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
Police said they have arrested an 18-year-old in connection with a shooting Sunday during a party that left one woman dead and 22 other people wounded.
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown was in 2018.
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
A federal judge in Georgia denied a motion by officials in Fulton County, Georgia, to return ballots and other materials from the 2020 election that were taken by the FBI earlier this year.
Police said they have arrested an 18-year-old in connection with a shooting Sunday during a party that left one woman dead and 22 other people wounded.
Craig Berry, 53, was found dead on Wednesday of an apparent gunshot wound, the Stewart County Sheriff's Office said.
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown was in 2018.
A proposed $250 million settlement would compensate millions of consumers who bought the iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max.
In a new lawsuit, two California residents allege that Cento Fine Foods doesn't use real San Marzano tomatoes in one of its products.
Gas prices are now 52% higher than prior to the Iran war, with drivers paying $1.56 more per gallon, data shows.
Ted Turner built a media empire that included cable channels CNN, TBS and TNT, and he owned the Atlanta Braves for 20 years.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has now left the intensive care unit, his spokesperson said, after being hospitalized with pneumonia.
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche denied to CBS News that the Justice Department is engaging in a retribution campaign against President Trump's critics, pushing back on criticism from Barack Obama.
A federal judge in Georgia denied a motion by officials in Fulton County, Georgia, to return ballots and other materials from the 2020 election that were taken by the FBI earlier this year.
An FBI spokesperson said in a statement that an investigation is ongoing and there is no threat to public safety.
A deadly strain of hantavirus broke out aboard a cruise ship for the first time, with more than 150 people on board. With three deaths among eight confirmed cases so far, Dr. Céline Gounder discusses the wider risks.
Investigators are racing to control a deadly outbreak of hantavirus, the first ever recorded on a cruise ship. More than 140 people are still on board, including 17 Americans. Tom Hanson reports.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
A rare form of hantavirus is believed to have spread person-to-person on board a cruise ship. Three people are dead, four more are ill and nearly 150 others are stranded aboard the ship, where they will stay potentially for months until they are cleared to leave. Tom Hanson has more.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
A 13-year-old student admitted carrying out the attack at the public school Instituto Sao Jose in Rio Branco, officials said.
Trump threatens Iran with "higher level" strikes if it won't accept a peace deal, but says it's too soon for direct talks after reporting diplomatic progress.
The attack came a day after U.S. forces struck an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea, killing two people.
President Trump said Tuesday he has paused Project Freedom, a U.S. effort to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
Ted Turner, who died on Wednesday at age 87, was a global media titan. Amol Sharma, a financial editor for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more insight.
Media mogul and CNN founder Ted Turner has died at 87, according to a statement from Turner Enterprises. Michael Schneider, Variety's executive editor of TV, joins with more.
CBS News' Anthony Mason is launching a new YouTube show called "Alchemy with Anthony Mason." It's a long-form interview program celebrating artists and the creative process.
In an interview on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," former President Barack Obama had some pointed words about the power of the executive branch.
Actor Nathan Lane, who stars in the play "Death of a Salesman," was nominated for his seventh Tony Award. He spoke to "CBS Mornings" about why it was a lifelong dream for him to star in the play and his personal connection to his character.
Autonomous cars in California will no longer be immune to traffic tickets once a new law takes effect in July. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joins CBS News to discuss this and other top technology stories of the day.
A proposed $250 million settlement would compensate millions of consumers who bought the iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max.
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.
Career experts say workers and job seekers should take charge of their own AI education. Here's how to get started.
The high-stakes trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI now involves testimony about a co-founder's personal diary. Vanity Fair contributor Tom Dotan joins to discuss.
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Bill Nye The Science Guy, the chief ambassador of The Planetary Society, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more after meeting the Artemis II crew in person after their successful mission around the moon.
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
A judge on Wednesday ordered the release of an apparent suicide note possibly written by the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News has not independently verified the note. Anna Schecter has the latest.
Craig Berry, 53, was found dead on Wednesday of an apparent gunshot wound, the Stewart County Sheriff's Office said.
A woman in Washington state is accused of trying to run over a child on an e-bike. Police say she later attempted to break into a home. The child was not harmed in the incident and the woman is now facing felony charges.
Authorities are looking for the owners of a sailboat as they continue to investigate the disappearance of Lynette Hooker, the American who went missing in the Bahamas while sailing last month. Cristian Benavides reports.
A 13-year-old student admitted carrying out the attack at the public school Instituto Sao Jose in Rio Branco, officials said.
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
The plumbing issues aboard the Orion capsule became headline news in the early days of the historic Artemis II mission.
The Artemis II astronauts joined "CBS Mornings" for a live town hall where they took questions from kids just weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
A lawyer for bankrupt Spirit Airlines said the rising cost of fuel "engulfed" the airline, drained its liquidity, and derailed its restructuring efforts. There's a sense of urgency to expedite the liquidation process because lawyers say it would benefit creditors and customers. Bob Allen, managing editor of Nomadic Aviation Group, which handles private flight operations for the aircraft leasing industry, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
A judge on Wednesday ordered the release of an apparent suicide note possibly written by the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News has not independently verified the note. Anna Schecter has the latest.
Not even Pope Leo, living one of the most exceptional lives on the planet, can avoid the frustrating dealings with customer service. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
A deadly strain of hantavirus broke out aboard a cruise ship for the first time, with more than 150 people on board. With three deaths among eight confirmed cases so far, Dr. Céline Gounder discusses the wider risks.
Ted Turner died on Wednesday. He turned a single tiny television station in Atlanta into an empire on cable, founding CNN, TBS and TNT. He was also a celebrity in his own right, married to movie star Jane Fonda. Lee Cowan looks back on his life.