Dozens killed in migrant shipwreck
At least 61 migrants died when their overcrowded wooden boat broke apart over rocky reefs off southern Italy. Seth Doane reports.
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Blondery founder on sweet success
Blondery founder Auzerais Bellamy joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss branching out on her own as a pastry chef and building her Blondie Bakery from her apartment kitchen to a brick-and-mortar shop in Peekskill, New York, that ships globally.
4-day workweek laws being considered
A CBS News review finds at least half a dozen states are considering four-day workweek laws. Employees in four-day workweek studies have reported less stress and less burnout, as well as better physical health. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Current wife defends man convicted of murdering first wife
When Jim Krauseneck’s first wife Cathy was murdered with an ax, investigators immediately suspected him. But with little evidence, the investigation went cold — until decades later.
New drug could slow one type of vision loss
The FDA has approved the first drug to treat a certain type of age-related vision loss. Dr. Jon LaPook explains who could benefit and how it works.
The Brighton Ax Murder
A young mother is killed in her bed, her toddler unharmed. Unsolved for 40 years, how the unusual crime scene helped close the case. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Fears of Russia-China alliance escalate
In an exclusive interview, CIA Director Bill Burns told CBS News he is "confident" that the Chinese leadership is considering providing lethal support to Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine. Despite recent concerns, President Biden is holding strong on his threat of consequences China would face if they took that step. Nancy Cordes reports from the White House.
Alex Murdaugh double murder trial resuming
Court resumes in South Carolina after defendant Alex Murdaugh took the stand in his own defense for two days. He’s charged with killing his wife and son. If you get health care coverage through Medicaid, you might be one of 14 million Americans at risk of losing that coverage over the next year because states are set to resume checking everyone's eligibility. And “Everything Everywhere All at Once” won nearly everything at the SAG Awards.
USS Nimitz in ready position as China tensions rise
Pilots on the USS Nimitz in the western Pacific Ocean regularly train for a potential conflict with China. Close calls between the U.S. and China happen on a near daily basis over the South China Sea. Norah O'Donnell reports.
Alex Murdaugh takes the stand
Alex Murdaugh took the stand in his double murder trial Thursday. He denied shooting and killing his wife, Maggie, and 22-year-old son, Paul, but admitted to lying to investigators about his whereabouts the night of the murders. Nikki Battiste reports.
"48 Hours" investigates the Brighton ax murder
"48 Hours" investigates one of America's oldest cold cases, the Brighton ax murder. Forty years ago, a young mother was killed in her bed, her toddler left unharmed. It remained unsolved until now. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
NTSB releases report on Ohio train derailment
The National Transportation Safety Board released a preliminary report Thursday about a toxic train derailment earlier this month in East Palestine, Ohio. Roxana Saberi spoke to residents.
Eugene Levy explores new travel docuseries
Actor Eugene Levy joins "CBS Mornings" for a closer look at his new Apple TV+ series, "The Reluctant Traveler," and whether a "Schitt's Creek" movie could be happening in the near future.
Dr. Deborah Birx on pandemic preparedness
This year marks 20 years since then-President George W. Bush enacted the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) to fight the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Dr. Deborah Birx served as the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator, implementing PEPFAR programs around the world. She joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss where we stand in the fight against HIV/AIDS and what work stills needs to be done.
Strangers help save unhoused California man
A group of people in Claremont, California, who did not know each other recently stepped in to help an unhoused man, and in the process, they saved his life. David Begnaud reports.
Judge: Trump can be deposed in 2 lawsuits
A federal judge has ruled that former President Donald Trump may be questioned in lawsuits filed by two former FBI officials who allege they were targeted for retribution after a probe of Russia's interference in the 2016 election. Two million Cosori air fryers have been recalled over reports of burns and property damage. And Rihanna will sing "Lift Me Up" at the Oscars next month.
How a Ukrainian city functions in wartime
Residents of Kherson, Ukraine, endured a brutal occupation until the Ukrainian army forced the Russians to retreat. This Sunday on 60 Minutes, Holly Williams visits Kherson, where citizens continue to live under fire from Russian artillery while the government still functions.
Blinken on the war in Ukraine
Friday marks one year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the ongoing war and the increasing global tensions between world powers.
Biden lands in Poland after trip to Ukraine
President Biden landed in Warsaw, Poland, after making a historic trip to Ukraine to mark one year since the brutal Russian invasion. Nancy Cordes has more on how the secret trip to the war-torn country came together.
Queen Latifah to host NAACP Image Awards
"CBS Mornings" revealed Tuesday that Queen Latifah is hosting the 54th NAACP Image Awards this Saturday. It will air on Paramount Global networks including CBS, BET, MTV and VH1 at 8 p.m. ET.
Jimmy Carter's pastor, friend speaks out
As former President Jimmy Carter remains in hospice care, his close friend and personal pastor spoke to CBS News' Robert Costa about the former president's faith and lifetime of service.
The Ukrainian exodus
Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine sparked the biggest and fastest mass exodus of civilians since World War II, forcing 8 million Ukrainians to leave the country and leaving a further 8 million internally displaced. Charlie D'Agata was there to see the mass exodus firsthand. One year later, he revisited some of those affected.
Supreme Court to review federal law
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments this week that could hold social media outlets accountable for some of the information and videos they recommend to their users. Jan Crawford reports.
New book aims to embrace adolescent emotions
"The Emotional Lives of Teenagers" explains how adolescent feelings can be embraced and not avoided. Psychologist Lisa Damour discusses her new book and the mental health crisis that is impacting American teens.
New technology tries to protect whales
An estimated 80 endangered whales are killed by ship strikes every year off the United States' West Coast. A program called Whale Safe hopes to dramatically reduce that number. Ben Tracy reports.
Trump admin. touts its transparency. Yet few Iran war details have been shared.
The Trump administration is offering the public less information about the Iran war and its direction, even as the costs continue to mount.
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Trump calls off attack on Iran subject to peace deal being "rapidly" reached
President Trump announced Saturday night that he will cancel a pending attack on Iran after he indicated that a rough framework of a peace deal had been reached.
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ICE detentions set Trump-era high in July, as immigration crackdown widens
Detentions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement set a monthly record high for the second Trump administration in July, internal agency data obtained by CBS News shows, as ICE widened its crackdown.
What's behind the $4B funding cut for California's high-speed rail?
Records reveal California twice missed deadlines to buy the trains at the center of a federal funding fight — then quietly dropped its lawsuit weeks after missing its new deadline.
Sen. Mark Kelly: Trump "has to try to figure out a way out of" Iran war
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly also voiced concerns about the Pentagon's funding requests, calling the approach "irresponsible — and now they want a blank check."
DOJ to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charges, citing "botched installation"
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
Several people killed in shooting at Idaho In-N-Out restaurant, officials say
Several people were killed in a shooting Saturday afternoon at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, local authorities said.
Fast-moving wildfire in Washington state prompts evacuations
The Old Trails Fire started around noon on Saturday, burning brush and grass and quickly spreading toward residential areas.
Spain's Ceuta grapples with aftermath of border surge
Dozens died, and the tiny enclave of Ceuta was thrown into chaos earlier this week after a rush of migrants entered from Morocco.
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Rep. Turner says infrastructure should be "hardened" as U.S. probes water cyberattack
GOP Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio said critical infrastructure assets "need to be hardened" as investigators are probing whether Iranian hackers are behind malicious cyber activity that affected technology at water systems in U.S. states last week.
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ICE detentions set Trump-era high in July, as immigration crackdown widens
Detentions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement set a monthly record high for the second Trump administration in July, internal agency data obtained by CBS News shows, as ICE widened its crackdown.
Sen. Mark Kelly: Trump "has to try to figure out a way out of" Iran war
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly also voiced concerns about the Pentagon's funding requests, calling the approach "irresponsible — and now they want a blank check."
Fast-moving wildfire in Washington state prompts evacuations
The Old Trails Fire started around noon on Saturday, burning brush and grass and quickly spreading toward residential areas.
What's behind the $4B funding cut for California's high-speed rail?
Records reveal California twice missed deadlines to buy the trains at the center of a federal funding fight — then quietly dropped its lawsuit weeks after missing its new deadline.
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Flights canceled as WestJet flight attendants strike over pay dispute
WestJet canceled more than 300 flights as of early Sunday, snarling travel plans in Canada in the middle of a three-day weekend.
Nearly 1 in 4 Americans want CEOs to "stop being greedy," survey finds
New poll explores what people wish corporate leaders understood about economic life in the U.S. today.
Families sue Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube over deaths of 4 teens
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
New York sues Kalshi, alleging it enables illegal gambling
A growing number of U.S. states are seeking to crack down on prediction markets, but face pushback from federal regulators.
OCTROT heated blankets and throws recalled after fires and injuries
Chinese-made electric bedding poses "risk of serious injury or death," according to U.S. product safety regulators.
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Rep. Turner says infrastructure should be "hardened" as U.S. probes water cyberattack
GOP Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio said critical infrastructure assets "need to be hardened" as investigators are probing whether Iranian hackers are behind malicious cyber activity that affected technology at water systems in U.S. states last week.
Trump admin. touts its transparency. Yet few Iran war details have been shared.
The Trump administration is offering the public less information about the Iran war and its direction, even as the costs continue to mount.
Transcript: Joe and Heather Manchin on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 2, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with former Sen. Joe Manchin and his daughter, Americans Together CEO Heather Manchin, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 2, 2026.
Transcript: Rep. Mike Turner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 2, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Republican Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 2, 2026.
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ICE detentions set Trump-era high in July, as immigration crackdown widens
Detentions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement set a monthly record high for the second Trump administration in July, internal agency data obtained by CBS News shows, as ICE widened its crackdown.
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She went to "hell and back" for a diagnosis. Then her sister showed symptoms.
Megan Kaverman's weight gain, fatigue, high blood pressure and other symptoms were dismissed for years before she was diagnosed with a rare heart disease.
Peptide vendor sentenced for "trail of harm"
A federal judge sentenced the owner of a peptide company to nearly 6 years in prison for deceiving customers and selling products adulterated with steroids, citing a "trail of harm." Adam Yamaguchi reports.
People with disabilities fear service cuts as DOJ questions legal protections
The Department of Justice in June issued a legal opinion saying states aren't required to provide services that help people with disabilities remain in their homes.
Senate committee advances Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director
If confirmed by the full Senate, Dr. Erica Schwartz would become the 22nd director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Millions of kids have caffeine in their diet. It's not all coming from soda.
On any given day, kids consume an average of 19.4 milligrams of caffeine, which is about two-thirds of what's in a can of Coke, according to a new report.
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Trump admin. touts its transparency. Yet few Iran war details have been shared.
The Trump administration is offering the public less information about the Iran war and its direction, even as the costs continue to mount.
Transcript: Rep. Mike Turner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 2, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Republican Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 2, 2026.
Spain's Ceuta grapples with aftermath of border surge
Dozens died, and the tiny enclave of Ceuta was thrown into chaos earlier this week after a rush of migrants entered from Morocco.
5 killed, dozens missing after blaze breaks out on Indonesia ferry
The Mutiara Sentosa 2 ferry was traveling from Indonesia's second-largest city of Surabaya in East Java to the city of Makassar in South Sulawesi.
Flights canceled as WestJet flight attendants strike over pay dispute
WestJet canceled more than 300 flights as of early Sunday, snarling travel plans in Canada in the middle of a three-day weekend.
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Scarlett Johansson, skin care mogul
Actress Scarlett Johansson has played many roles in her career – and now, the Tony-winner and two-time Oscar-nominee has taken on another: launching her new line of products, called The Outset, designed for people with sensitive skin (like hers). She talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her skin struggles, and how husband Colin Jost has been a "guinea pig" for her products. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)
Art made of money
Philadelphia-based artist Stacey Lee Webber has invested small coins and bills into her sculptures and jewelry – art made entirely of money. Correspondent Nancy Giles talks with the money-making artist whose creations can cost a pretty penny. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)
8/2: Sunday Morning
Jane Pauley hosts our annual "Money Issue." Featured: Obstacles to home ownership; fighting health insurance denials; Chinese EVs; opposition to AI data centers; American Girl dolls; skin care mogul Scarlett Johansson; roller coasters; the popularity of Bingo!; and is your phone eavesdropping on you?
Summer movies are experiencing a renaissance
The summer blockbuster may be having its own blockbuster comeback. After years of streaming dominance, audiences are again packing theaters. Adam Yamaguchi has more.
A new high for roller coasters
Correspondent Lee Cowan reports on how the ups-and-downs of today's amusement park industry are being ridden via new technologies in roller coaster design, including the New Texas Giant (a hybrid wooden-and-steel roller coaster), and the Tormenta Rampaging Run (a "giga dive" coaster), at Six Flags Over Texas. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)
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CEO of AI firm Hugging Face on OpenAI hack
ChatGPT maker OpenAI revealed that its technology hacked into another AI company on its own during internal testing. Hugging Face CEO Clement Delangue, whose company was hacked, described the "very weird and unprecedented" incident in an interview on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" -- and offered suggestions on how future incidents could be prevented.
Resistance grows nationwide against AI data center boom
To fuel their artificial intelligence initiatives, tech companies are building massive numbers of AI data centers, with more than 4,000 in operation across the country. But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications of such facilities in their backyards, are fighting back. "Sunday Morning" national correspondent Robert Costa examines the drive to construct AI data centers, and the debate between opponents and AI advocates. (Originally broadcast April 12, 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.
Does your phone eavesdrop on you?
When ads pop up on your phone for products after you've happened to mention them, is it an indication that advertisers are eavesdropping on you? Correspondent David Pogue checks out the facts about highly-targeted advertising, and why it sometimes gets weirdly specific. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)
Chinese EVs pull into the lead
Last year the Chinese car company BYD (which stands for Build Your Dreams) overtook Tesla as the world's top seller of fully electric vehicles, despite the U.S. market being virtually closed to them. Correspondent Seth Doane looks at how China's long-term investments in innovation are paying off in EVs – and how protective tariffs may end up hurting American automakers down the road. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)
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Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
Rare video shows humpback whale birth
A photographer operating a drone off the coast of Australia captured a humpback whale giving birth. It's believed to be the first time such a birth has been recorded by a drone.
How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
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Bloody, bare footprints lead to decadeslong search for woman's killer
In 1993, Jeanie Childs was found stabbed more than 60 times in her Minneapolis apartment. Bloody footprints and unknown DNA left investigators without answers until a 2015 cold-case review and public DNA database finally pointed to a suspect.
FTC says ticket reseller violated laws
Last year, "CBS Saturday Morning" spoke with ticket reselling company Elite Events and Tickets about its methodology and practices. Now, the Federal Trade Commission is fining the company, saying it violated the Better Online Ticket Sales Act. Elite Events and Tickets neither admitted to nor denied the FTC's allegations.
Police release Nancy Guthrie ransom notes
It has been six months since Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today Show" co-host Savannah Guthrie, vanished from her Arizona home. Investigators have now released two ransom notes with "distinctive linguistic characteristics" and are asking for the public's help in identifying their writer.
Savannah Guthrie asks for answers about mom Nancy after notes released
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family have been "in agony and despair ever since" her mother Nancy's disappearance in February.
Notes released in Nancy Guthrie case
For the first time, the Pima County Sheriff's Office released a pair of emails allegedly sent by Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper, who said she had died shortly after she had been abducted. Tom Hanson reports.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
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.
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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.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Full Interview: Hugging Face CEO Clem Delangue
Watch Margaret Brennan's full interview Hugging Face Co-Founder and CEO Clem Delangue, a portion of which aired on July 19, 2026, about the recent hack of their systems by an autonomous AI agent from an OpenAI training model.
Joe and Heather Manchin on push to elect independents
On "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," former Sen. Joe Manchin and his daugher, Heather, discussed their initiative to help more independents get elected to office. They also addressed whether they could ever support a self-described socialist candidate.
CEO of AI firm Hugging Face on OpenAI hack
ChatGPT maker OpenAI revealed that its technology hacked into another AI company on its own during internal testing. Hugging Face CEO Clement Delangue, whose company was hacked, described the "very weird and unprecedented" incident in an interview on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" -- and offered suggestions on how future incidents could be prevented.
GOP Rep. Turner presses for "more information" on Iran
Republican Rep. Mike Turner said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "I don't think anybody's satisfied with the level of information that we're receiving" on the Iran war, while backing the Trump administration's strategy of pressing Iran to the negotiating table on nuclear weapons.
As Iran war enters 6th month, details are sparse
The Iran war has now entered its sixth month. Today, Americans are getting snippets of President Trump's thinking on Iran, but few details.