David Martin gets an inside look at what makes the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter the most expensive weapons system in history
David Martin gets an inside look at what makes the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter the most expensive weapons system in history.
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The resemblance of his political humor to Jon Stewart's is unmistakable but where Stewart's satire has made him a star, Bassem has been labeled a traitor
The resemblance of his political humor to Jon Stewart's is unmistakable but where Stewart's satire has made him a star, Bassem has been labeled a traitor.
Giving apartments to the chronically homeless can save taxpayer dollars, advocates say
Giving apartments to the chronically homeless can save taxpayer dollars, advocates say. Anderson Cooper reports.
Turmoil in Egypt has led to one of the worst persecutions of the country's Coptic Christians in their nearly 2,000-year history
Turmoil in Egypt has led to one of the worst persecutions of the country's Coptic Christians in their nearly 2,000-year history. Bob Simon reports.
Scientists say there are more than a million near-Earth objects in space big enough to destroy a city, but they only know the location of one percent
Scientists say there are more than a million near-Earth objects in space big enough to destroy a city, but they only know the location of one percent. Anderson Cooper reports.
Disability, USA
Steve Kroft reports on the alarming state of the federal disability program, which has exploded in size and could run out of money.
Lesley Stahl gets rare access inside an American nuclear control center
Lesley Stahl gets rare access inside an American nuclear control center and meets the young airmen who watch over some of the world's deadliest weapons.
Volcanoes: Nature's ticking time bombs
Volcanoes are found all over the world and many could spew lava and mass destruction -- we just don't know when. Scott Pelley reports.
Morley Safer reports on the discovery of the largest cache of missing art since WWII
Morley Safer reports on the discovery of the largest cache of missing art since WWII -- including some pieces looted by the Nazis -- and the battle over its ownership.
Lesley Stahl reports that some mishaps in the past nearly led to accidental nuclear detonations on U.S. soil
Lesley Stahl reports that some mishaps in the past nearly led to accidental nuclear detonations on U.S. soil.
The little known story of a young, American banker's 1975 return to Vietnam to save his stranded Vietnamese colleagues and their families
Lesley Stahl reports on the little known story of a young, American banker's 1975 return to Vietnam to save his stranded Vietnamese colleagues and their families.
Membership comes with just two requirements: You must be worth at least a billion dollars and be willing to give half of that away
Membership comes with just two requirements: You must be worth at least a billion dollars and be willing to give half of that away. Charlie Rose reports.
Nile Crocodile: Diving with a deadly predator
Africa's Nile crocodiles can grow up to 20 feet long, weigh as much as a car, and bite as hard as a T-Rex. So why does Anderson Cooper get in the water with them?
The Islamic State, part one
Scott Pelley reports from the front lines in the fight against ISIS in northern Iraq. He speaks with Kurdish Peshmerga fighters and victims of ISIS atrocities.
A $1.3 billion radio telescope is allowing scientists to see parts of the universe they've seen never before, offering insight into how it all began
A $1.3 billion radio telescope is allowing scientists to see parts of the universe they've seen never before, offering insight into how it all began. Bob Simon reports.
Return of the humpback
"60 Minutes" travels to the South Pacific on the trail of the humpback whale. Scott Pelley reports.
Quarterback Guru: Steve Clarkson
Morley Safer interviews the "QB Guru" who says the new norm to get to the NFL as a quarterback starts with a tutor like him training kids as young as 8.
For decades, art forger Wolfgang Beltracchi made millions in a scam that eventually led him to a six-year prison sentence and lawsuits totaling $27 million
For decades, art forger Wolfgang Beltracchi made millions in a scam that eventually led him to a six-year prison sentence and lawsuits totaling $27 million. Bob Simon reports.
Biggest IRS scam around: Identity tax refund fraud
Con artists have been filing bogus tax returns and collecting millions. Steve Kroft finds out how far the scam has gone and why the IRS hasn't been able to stop it.
FBI director on privacy, electronic surveillance
FBI Director James Comey speaks with Scott Pelley about our lives online and the need for government electronic surveillance, but only with a court order.
FBI director on threat of ISIS, cybercrime
In his major first television interview, FBI Director James Comey speaks with Scott Pelley about the threat of Americans joining ISIS and the dangers posed by cybercrime and cyber espionage.
The U.S. at the UN: Tackling violence and a virus
Ebola, Syria, Iraq, Ukraine -- the number of complex international crises may seem overwhelming, but each is solvable when countries work together, President Obama tells Steve Kroft
Foo Fighters celebrate American music
While profiling Foo Fighters and their frontman Dave Grohl, Anderson Cooper joins them for an exploration into the roots of American music.
A look back: Nixon in 1968
In 1968, Richard Nixon was running for president and told Mike Wallace he hoped "to restore respect to the presidency." Lesley Stahl reports.
How Syria became "ground zero for jihadists"
President Obama explains the emergence of the terrorist group ISIS and why he thinks Syria became "ground zero for jihadists around the world."
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U.S. launches more Iran strikes as threats to oil trade deepen
President Trump threatened to bomb an Iranian bridge or power plant for every ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, as one shipping insider says "nothing is going through."
House GOP advances $95B plan to fund Iran war and SAVE America Act
House Republicans adopted a budget resolution that kickstarts the party-line reconciliation process. It now heads to the Senate, where it'll face an uphill battle.
Secret Service warns of high threat levels before White House Correspondents' Dinner
Secret Service officials warned nationwide threats have reached an unprecedented level since January, nearly 40% higher than during the same period last year.
Nolan Wells' cause of death undetermined, family's autopsy shows
Nolan Wells, 18, was found dead just off Horn Island in Mississippi after enjoying a day out with friends on July 4.
House passes bill to limit stock purchases by members of Congress
The Stop Insider Trading Act would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks.
Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall on Gulf Coast. See its path.
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Council handpicked by Trump to gut review process of historic-preservation projects
The Advisory Council for Historic Preservation, whose members were mostly handpicked by President Trump, is poised to end mandatory state review and public comment on projects affecting historical properties.
DOJ sues over immersion water heaters that can burst into flames
The Justice Department is trying to force the two Chinese companies to recall immersion water heaters used for bathtubs and pools.
Lung cancer in nonsmokers: "A women's health crisis"
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in American women — and a growing share of new cases are in women who've never smoked.
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Secret Service warns of high threat levels before White House Correspondents' Dinner
Secret Service officials warned nationwide threats have reached an unprecedented level since January, nearly 40% higher than during the same period last year.
Council handpicked by Trump to gut review process of historic-preservation projects
The Advisory Council for Historic Preservation, whose members were mostly handpicked by President Trump, is poised to end mandatory state review and public comment on projects affecting historical properties.
First beluga whales from Marineland arrive in Texas as rescue underway
Two beluga whales settled into their new home at SeaWorld San Antonio this week following an international relocation mission from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland.
House GOP advances $95 billion plan to fund Iran war and SAVE America Act
House Republicans adopted a budget resolution that kickstarts the party-line reconciliation process. It now heads to the Senate, where it'll face an uphill battle.
House passes bill to limit stock purchases by members of Congress
The Stop Insider Trading Act would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks.
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House passes bill to limit stock purchases by members of Congress
The Stop Insider Trading Act would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks.
ChatGPT's medical advice nearly killed a man, lawsuit claims
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
What Trump's generic drug tariffs could mean, according to experts
Health policy experts say higher import duties could increase costs and strain supplies while offering no guarantee manufacturers will shift production to the U.S.
"Nothing is going through" the Strait of Hormuz, shipping insider says
Despite U.S. assertions, the CEO of a maritime risk firm says "there is no guarantee of safe passage" through the Strait of Hormuz.
Kalshi debuts a midterm election hub to predict race outcomes
The site claims its hub will provide accurate insights into election outcomes based on traders' bets.
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Mayor who survived assassination attempt shot dead in town hall
Mayor Valentin Lavin, who was allied to President Claudia Sheinbaum's leftist party, had already survived an armed attack in January, according to local media reports.
Secret Service warns of high threat levels before White House Correspondents' Dinner
Secret Service officials warned nationwide threats have reached an unprecedented level since January, nearly 40% higher than during the same period last year.
Council handpicked by Trump to gut review process of historic-preservation projects
The Advisory Council for Historic Preservation, whose members were mostly handpicked by President Trump, is poised to end mandatory state review and public comment on projects affecting historical properties.
House GOP advances $95 billion plan to fund Iran war and SAVE America Act
House Republicans adopted a budget resolution that kickstarts the party-line reconciliation process. It now heads to the Senate, where it'll face an uphill battle.
House passes bill to limit stock purchases by members of Congress
The Stop Insider Trading Act would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks.
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Pastor sues over ChatGPT medical advice
A pastor in Florida is suing OpenAI after he used ChatGPT for medical advice and received suggestions that he claims caused him to delay necessary treatment. Jo Ling Kent reports.
ChatGPT's medical advice nearly killed a man, lawsuit claims
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
What Trump's generic drug tariffs could mean, according to experts
Health policy experts say higher import duties could increase costs and strain supplies while offering no guarantee manufacturers will shift production to the U.S.
FDA recalls antihistamine tablets. Here are the affected products.
A generic version of the allergy medication Zyrtec is under recall across the U.S. over cross-contamination concerns.
Lung cancer in nonsmokers: "A women's health crisis"
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in American women — and a growing share of new cases are in women who've never smoked.
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Mayor who survived assassination attempt shot dead in town hall
Mayor Valentin Lavin, who was allied to President Claudia Sheinbaum's leftist party, had already survived an armed attack in January, according to local media reports.
First beluga whales from Marineland arrive in Texas as rescue underway
Two beluga whales settled into their new home at SeaWorld San Antonio this week following an international relocation mission from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland.
5,700 more deaths than usual recorded in France during heat wave
France experienced at least 5,700 more deaths than usual during a historic heat wave last month, according to the public health agency.
"Nothing is going through" the Strait of Hormuz, shipping insider says
Despite U.S. assertions, the CEO of a maritime risk firm says "there is no guarantee of safe passage" through the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. and Saudi Arabia sign nuclear cooperation deal
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia signed a deal for U.S. companies to run nuclear power on Saudi soil, the U.S. Department of Energy announced Wednesday.
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Luke Bracey on "Little House on the Prairie"
Luke Bracey tells "CBS Mornings" the new "Little House on the Prairie" series was adapted from the books rather than a reboot of the TV show. He explains why he thinks it resonates with people today and how a playlist helped him and a co-star bond over their characters.
Anson Mount previews new "Star Trek" season
Anson Mount previews the fourth season of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds." He talks about his introduction to "Star Trek" and why he thinks it's the best season yet.
Tenisha Warner, widow of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, opens up about being a single mom
Tenisha Warner sat down for an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" before a lawsuit over her late husband's estate became public, and discussed her grief and raising her daughter alone.
Inside the cameras used for "The Odyssey"
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" has made history as the first feature-length film shot entirely on 70mm IMAX cameras. Jay Holben, technical editor for the American Cinematographer, joins CBS News to discuss.
Kaylee Hottle, actress in "Godzilla vs. Kong," dies at 18 in car crash
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
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Machine learning professor on OpenAI attack
OpenAI, the developer behind ChatGPT, says one of its artificial intelligence models went rogue and hacked another AI company. Neil Lawrence, professor of machine learning at the University of Cambridge, joins to assess the claim.
New tech could help millions of paralyzed people
New findings identified a technology that could restore movement and sensation for millions of paralyzed people living with spinal cord injuries. Bradley Blackburn has the story.
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.
OpenAI says new model hacked on its own
OpenAI says its new artificial intelligence model hacked another company on its own in what the company called "an unprecedented cyber incident." Mashable tech editor Tim Werth joins CBS News to discuss.
France becomes first EU country to ban social media for kids under 15
As lawmakers approve a social media ban on kids and phones in high schools, Macron says France is "leading the way in Europe when it comes to protecting our children."
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Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Pastor sues over ChatGPT medical advice
A pastor in Florida is suing OpenAI after he used ChatGPT for medical advice and received suggestions that he claims caused him to delay necessary treatment. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Rocket launcher hoax shakes LaGuardia
A Delta Airlines pilot coming in to land a flight with more than 100 people on board faced terrifying moments over LaGuardia Airport on Tuesday night after an anonymous caller falsely reported a rocket launcher on the ground. Tom Hanson has the story.
Florida police fire at murder suspect's car
Florida police fired a barrage of bullets at a vehicle belonging to a man wanted for the murder of a mother of four after he led them on a wild car chase. The suspect was taken into custody. Cristian Benavides has more.
Details from Nolan Wells' independent autopsy
An independent autopsy for Nolan Wells, the Mississippi teen who was found dead after a July Fourth boat party, has been released. Skyler Henry reports.
Hearing begins for singer D4vd
A multi-day hearing began Tuesday in Los Angeles where the singer known as D4vd is facing murder and other felony charges in the death of a teenage girl. CBS News' Gwen Baumgardner and Jessica Levinson have the latest.
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Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
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Details on U.S.-Saudi Arabia nuclear deal
The United States signed a nuclear energy agreement with Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has the latest.
Pastor sues over ChatGPT medical advice
A pastor in Florida is suing OpenAI after he used ChatGPT for medical advice and received suggestions that he claims caused him to delay necessary treatment. Jo Ling Kent reports.
U.S. launches 12th night of strikes on Iran
The U.S. launched an 12th night of strikes against Iran Wednesday, hours after President Trump attended the dignified transfer of four service members killed in the war. CBS News' Eleanor Watson reports.
Breaking down the U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia signed a new nuclear agreement Wedesday that could help the Middle Eastern country diverisify its energy sources. Margaret Brennan has more.
Trump attends dignified transfer of soldiers
President Trump on Wednesday oversaw the dignified transfer of the remains of four U.S. soldiers killed in the war on Iran. The U.S. launched another round of strikes on Iran Wednesday night. Weijia Jiang reports.