Ballpark days for fans with disabilities
The Beautiful Lives Project is a nonprofit traveling America this year to stage sports events for people with disabilities. Scott MacFarlane went to a game in York, Pennsylvania, to meet some young fans.
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Britney Spears' alleged revelations
In an audio message posted online Sunday night, Britney Spears allegedly said she felt like a "robot" while working during her 13-year conservatorship. The audio has since been set to private on YouTube.
NASA astronaut on Artemis test flight
NASA astronaut Christina Koch joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the importance of the Artemis test flight and what it could mean for the future of space exploration.
Pakistan declares "climate catastrophe"
Pakistan declared its historic floods a "climate catastrophe" as over 1,000 people have died since mid-June. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports.
Intel chief to review Mar-a-Lago documents
The nation's top intelligence official, Avril Haines, is calling for a review of all the classified documents that the FBI seized in the search of former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago home. The risk assessment will determine which records are classified and also address the national security impact. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports.
Three dead in Oregon grocery store shooting
Police are investigating a shooting in Bend, Oregon, where a gunman killed at least two people at a Safeway grocery store. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Mega Millions winner remains a mystery
One month after a single winning Mega Millions ticket was sold for a $1.34 billion jackpot, officials say no one has claimed it. The ticket was purchased at a Speedway gas station in Des Plaines, Illinois, just outside Chicago.
Instagram denies sharing "precise location"
In response to social media posts claiming that a recent iPhone update made it easier for criminals to target Instagram users, the photo-sharing app denied the claim, saying it does not share people's exact locations with others.
Reporter discusses his own refugee experience
CBS News reporter Musadiq Bidar discusses his personal experience of escaping Afghanistan as a boy when the Taliban first took over. He reflects on his family's refugee experience and becoming an Afghan American.
Kabul school for girls defies Taliban ban
High school-aged girls are now forbidden to attend national schools in Afghanistan. But girls determined to learn are finding ways to carry on their education despite the Taliban. Imtiaz Tyab visits an unofficial school in Kabul attended by over a hundred girls.Tyab speaks to the woman who founded the school, paying for it out of her own pocket.
Breaking down the investigations into Trump
CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman breaks down the legal investigations former President Donald Trump and what he should be most worried about.
Trump's mounting legal troubles
Former President Donald Trump faces at least half a dozen federal and criminal probes over his businesses, tax returns and his action leading up to and after the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has the latest reporting and analysis on the former president's mounting legal troubles, and what it could mean for his political future.
What the proposed CDC overhaul means
CBS News contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the planned overhaul of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the challenges the agency will face to deliver on its desired changes including quicker and less confusing guidance during pandemics.
Shamina Aubuchon discusses children's book
Author Shamina Aubuchon joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new book "If You Touch, I'll Tell," which provides advice on how to avoid child predators and encourages kids to speak up when uncomfortable.
Dr. Agus on pediatric monkeypox
At least eight cases of monkeypox in kids have been confirmed in the U.S. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss what parents should know about monkeypox and other viruses as kids head back to school.
Afghanistan slides into humanitarian crisis
Imtiaz Tyab visits a children's hospital where supplies and conditions are dire. Around Kabul, many depend on rotten food and handouts, if they can get them. Since the Taliban took control a year ago, Afghanistan's economy has collapsed, prompting a humanitarian crisis.
Medication battle post-Roe
Autoimmune patients are having a harder time getting access to an essential medication. The drug, methotrexate, is used to treat millions of Americans for diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, and certain types of cancer. But it can also be used to terminate nonviable pregnancies. Janet Shamlian reports how a push to limit this drug is impacting patients who suffer from chronic conditions in states that are limiting abortion access.
Liz Cheney fights to keep House seat
Voters in Wyoming will decide whether Rep. Liz Cheney, one of former President Trump's loudest critics, keeps her seat in Congress. Chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has the latest reporting on today's closely watched primary election.
Afghan restaurant addresses gender norms
After the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in August 2021, one family who owns several Afghan restaurants in the Washington, D.C. area decided to take action. Owners Omar and Sofia Masroor put their oldest daughters in charge of two of their restaurants in an effort to defy cultural norms and encourage the girls. Jan Crawford speaks to the Masroor family for The Dish.
Super Bowl MVP joins pickleball mania
Marci Gonzalez joins Drew Brees on the pickleball court in Newport Beach, California to get some tips and details on why he loves the game so much that he is now a team owner. She also meets members of the Santa Monica Pickleball Club, players of all ages and athletic abilities coming together for fun in the sun with a paddle and ball.
The rise of employee tracking
New York Times Investigative reporter Jodi Kantor joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new report on the rise of employee tracking. Plus, Kantor will explain how widespread measuring productivity is across industries, and whether it is the future of the workplace.
Teacher shortage has schools looking overseas
A nationwide shortage in teachers has left many states scrambling to find alternative solutions. Now, some schools are turning to foreign teachers to bridge the gap. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
One year after Taliban takeover
A year after thousands of desperate Afghans surrounded departing military planes for any chance out of the country, a father who lost two sons that day recalls his heartbreak and anger. As CBS News correspondent Imtitaz Tyab reports, the Taliban clamped down on freedoms in the wake of the U.S. withdrawal.
Four officers charged in Breonna Taylor raid
More than two years after police officers killed 26-year-old Breonna Taylor in a deadly apartment raid in Louisville, Kentucky, the Department of Justice has announced federal charges against four of the officers involved. Senior Investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports.
Alex Jones ordered to pay over $4 million
A Texas jury ordered Alex Jones to pay more than $4 million to the parents of a 6-year-old boy killed in the Sandy Hook shooting. As Nancy Chen reports, that's signifanctly less than the $150 million the family was seeking, but far more than the $8 Jones' lawyers had suggested.
"Fraud tourists" went to Minnesota to make money off state programs, prosecutors say
Federal prosecutors announced new indictments Thursday in the widening Minnesota fraud scandal, this time involving two Philadelphia-based men accused of traveling to the state.
Person of interest identified in Brown University shooting, sources say
A person of interest has been identified in the shooting at Brown University that killed two students and wounded nine others, multiple sources told CBS News.
House Democrats release 68 more photos from Epstein estate
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a new batch of 68 photos obtained from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. Follow live updates here.
Jet with 6 on board crashes at North Carolina airport, deaths reported
A business jet with six people on board crashed while landing at an airport in Statesville, North Carolina, authorities say.
Kennedy Center Board votes to change name to Trump-Kennedy Center, White House says
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Kennedy Center's Board of Trustees voted unanimously to change its name.
MIT professor remembered as brilliant scientist amid search for his killer
The still-unsolved shooting death of MIT professor Nuno Loureiro this week has sent shockwaves through the campus.
Pope Leo taps Bishop Ronald Hicks to succeed Cardinal Dolan
Pope Leo XIV has named Bishop Ronald Hicks of Joliet, Illinois, to succeed retiring Timothy Cardinal Dolan as archbishop of New York.
Texas rabbi shot trying to help faces long recovery after Australia attack
As the youngest Bondi Beach shooting victim is mourned, a Texas couple tell CBS News about their "quick thinking" son's bid to intervene, and his road to recovery.
Trump expected to sign order reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III drug
President Trump is expected to sign an order that would reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification, according to two sources, in one of the most significant changes to drug policy in decades.
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Person of interest identified in Brown University shooting, sources say
A person of interest has been identified in the shooting at Brown University that killed two students and wounded nine others, multiple sources told CBS News.
Kennedy Center Board votes for new name to be Trump-Kennedy Center, White House says
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Kennedy Center's Board of Trustees voted unanimously to change its name.
Democrats push for last-minute vote on expiring health care subsidies
House Democrats called for GOP leaders to hold a last-minute vote on extending the enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits Thursday.
"Fraud tourists" went to Minnesota to make money off state programs, prosecutors say
Federal prosecutors announced new indictments Thursday in the widening Minnesota fraud scandal, this time involving two Philadelphia-based men accused of traveling to the state.
Witkoff to meet with Kremlin envoy in Miami on U.S. peace plan for Ukraine
A U.S. official says a Kremlin envoy will travel to Florida to discuss a U.S.-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine.
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Small businesses face affordability crunch as tariff and other costs rise
Some small business owners say they're struggling to stay afloat because of higher tariff, health insurance and energy costs.
CPI report shows the inflation rate rose at a 2.7% pace in November
Economists had expected CPI to rise at an annual rate of 3% last month.
Trump Media to merge with fusion energy company TAE in $6 billion deal
President Trump's media company is joining forces with a company working to commercialize fusion energy.
Recalled salad dressings could contain "foreign objects," FDA warns
Onions used to make the salad dressings could contain "black plastic planting material," according to food regulators.
Poll: Americans say holidays are costing them more, some are scaling back
Negative views of the nation's economy persist as 2025 draws to a close.
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Kennedy Center Board votes for new name to be Trump-Kennedy Center, White House says
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Kennedy Center's Board of Trustees voted unanimously to change its name.
Democrats push for last-minute vote on expiring health care subsidies
House Democrats called for GOP leaders to hold a last-minute vote on extending the enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits Thursday.
Witkoff to meet with Kremlin envoy in Miami on U.S. peace plan for Ukraine
A U.S. official says a Kremlin envoy will travel to Florida to discuss a U.S.-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine.
House Democrats release 68 more photos from Epstein estate
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a new batch of 68 photos obtained from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. Follow live updates here.
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N.C. Republicans redrew a GOP district. A Democrat is looking to take advantage.
North Carolina was among the GOP-led states this year that redrew congressional lines mid-decade in an attempt to benefit Republicans.
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Measles outbreaks worsen in South Carolina, Arizona and Utah
Nationally, the measles case count is nearing 2,000 for a disease that has been considered eliminated in the U.S. since 2000, a result of routine childhood vaccinations.
He made his brothers see a cardiologist. Each had advanced heart disease.
Kevin Murray was his family's health watchdog. His vigilance helped his brothers "avoid a real catastrophe."
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
Vaccine vote signals turbulence for immunization policy, public trust
Clinicians and epidemiologists warn the decision could unravel decades of progress and expose newborns to a deadly, preventable disease.
Botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart products includes 51 babies in 19 states
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
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Witkoff to meet with Kremlin envoy in Miami on U.S. peace plan for Ukraine
A U.S. official says a Kremlin envoy will travel to Florida to discuss a U.S.-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine.
Texas rabbi shot trying to help faces long recovery after Australia attack
As the youngest Bondi Beach shooting victim is mourned, a Texas couple tell CBS News about their "quick thinking" son's bid to intervene, and his road to recovery.
Teen inmate captured weeks after escaping prison with bedsheets
The inmate and another detainee fled an overcrowded jail after sawing through their cell bars with blades that investigators suspect were delivered by drone.
China fumes as White House announces record $10B in arms sales to Taiwan
The Trump administration's announcement of plan to sell Taiwan a record $10 billion worth of weapons draws an angry response from China.
Philippine hotel says Bondi Beach suspects spent every night in their room
The father and son suspects in the Bondi Beach terror attack spent most of November in a hotel in the Philippines, but the reason for their visit remains unclear.
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Gloria Gaynor on how "I Will Survive" empowered her through a dark time
Gloria Gaynor told "CBS Mornings" her hit 1978 song gave her hope during one of the most difficult periods of her life.
Neil Patrick Harris talks new game show
Neil Patrick Harris says he's always loved game shows. He talks to "CBS Mornings" about how his passion started during his childhood and what it's like now hosting his own game show, "What's in the Box."
How Gloria Gaynor became the queen of disco
Gloria Gaynor's 1978 hit "I Will Survive" has been a motivational anthem for decades. The "Queen of Disco," a 2025 Kennedy Center Honoree, spoke to "CBS Mornings" about how the iconic song changed her outlook on life.
What the Oscars' move to YouTube means for TV
Starting in 2029, the Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube, representing a new era for the awards show, which has seen a steep decline in viewership in recent years. Kelly O'Grady has more.
Medical examiner releases causes of death for Rob and Michele Reiner
Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner died of "multiple sharp force injuries," the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office said Wednesday.
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Helping teens develop healthy phone habits
Helping teens develop healthy habits around social media use and screen time is important when they first receive a smartphone. Pediatric psychologist Ann-Louise Lockhart, an Instagram brand spokesperson and author of the new book "Love the Teen You Have," joins "CBS Mornings" to share some advice and tools, such as Instagram Teen Accounts, that parents can use to help their teens. For more information on Instagram Teen Accounts, visit familycenter.meta.com. (Sponsored by Instagram)
How artificial intelligence grew in 2025
In 2025, the integration of artificial intelligence into the U.S. economy and people's everyday lives grew to historic levels. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent joins to recap how the transformative technology expanded over the past year, and what we can expect in 2026.
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, Amazon in talks over $10B investment
OpenAI, the developer for ChatGPT, and Amazon are in talks over a possible $10 billion investment. Mark DeCambre, editor-in-chief for MarketWatch, joins with more.
Local pushback grows against AI data centers
A frenzy of development to support the artificial intelligence boom is prompting pushback from communities who say they don't want data centers in their backyards. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss.
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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Person of interest identified in Brown University shooting, sources say
A person of interest has been identified in the shooting at Brown University that killed two students and wounded nine others, multiple sources told CBS News.
New indictments in Minnesota fraud scandal
Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Thompson announced new charges against two Philadelphia-based men accused of traveling to Minneapolis to siphon millions of dollars from federally funded programs.
Ukrainians children missing in Russia
Ukrainian parents are seeking their children, who they say were taken into Russia during the war. The Free Press' Aidan Stretch joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
Brian Walshe sentenced to life in prison
Brian Walshe, the Massachusetts man convicted of killing his wife on New Year's Day in 2023, has been sentenced to life in prison. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt reports.
More photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate
House Oversight Democrats released 60 photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate a day before the deadline for case files to be released. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
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Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
"Wet lava ball" exoplanet may have an atmosphere, evidence shows
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
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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.
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?
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"Son of Sam": A serial killer's reign of terror
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
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The Uplift: Made with love
Visit a Uyghur restaurant in Southern California, where culture is shared and the food is made with love. Plus, a man who wanted to save his friends life by donating a kidney ends up saving his own life.
Trump signs order reclassifying marijuana
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday reclassifying marijuana to a schedule three drug, effectively easing federal restrictions. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.
Judge to decide in May on Mangione evidence
Testimony ended Thursday in Luigi Mangione's pretrial evidence suppression hearing in his New York murder case. Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more.
New indictments in Minnesota fraud scandal
Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Thompson announced new charges against two Philadelphia-based men accused of traveling to Minneapolis to siphon millions of dollars from federally funded programs.
Ukrainians children missing in Russia
Ukrainian parents are seeking their children, who they say were taken into Russia during the war. The Free Press' Aidan Stretch joins CBS News 24/7 with more.