Primary day tests Trump's influence
Primary day exposes rifts in Arizona politics as Trump-endorsed leading candidates echo false election claims in the hope of wooing Republican base. Ed O'Keefe reports.
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Jon Stewart talks support for burn pit bill
Comedian Jon Stewart joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss his support for a bill that would expand health care and disability benefits for veterans affected by toxic burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan
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U.S. strike kills top al Qaeda leader; Bill Russell, Nichelle Nichols remembered
Sonia Manzano on new novel
Sonia Manzano spent more than four decades on Sesame Street. She joins “CBS Mornings” to talk about her new historical novel for pre-teens, "Coming Up Cuban."
Al-Zawahiri killed in drone strike
President Biden announced a U.S. counterterrorism operation killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a drone strike in Afghanistan. Al-Zawahiri helped plot some of the deadliest terrorist attacks against Americans, including on 9/11. Senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has the details on how the U.S. tracked down the top terrorist target.
Michael Morell on future of al Qaeda
CBS News senior national security contributor Michael Morell joins “CBS Mornings” to talk about what the strike means for the future of al Qaeda and the country.
At least two killed in California wildfire
Officials say two people who apparently waited too long to evacuate were killed by the fast-moving McKinney Fire in Northern California. The blaze has now grown to a size bigger than the city of Seattle. Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
Jake Sullivan on drone strike
National security adviser Jake Sullivan joins “CBS Morning” to give an inside look at the historic strike and what it means for the country's relationship with the Taliban.
China warns U.S. if Pelosi visits Taiwan
Nancy Pelosi is expected to make a controversial stop in Taiwan as part of her Asia tour, long rumored but never officially declared as part of her itinerary. As the White House seeks to de-escalate tensions, China warns the U.S. will pay the price for challenging its sovereignty over the island. Nancy Cordes reports.
Overnight storms hit Kentucky
Parts of Kentucky were hit with overnight storms as many people are trying to recover from the deadly flooding. Justin Michaels from The Weather Channel reports.
Abortion rights on the line in Kansas
On Tuesday, Kansas becomes the first state since Roe v. Wade was overturned to ask voters whether the state's constitution should secure the right to an abortion, or whether the issue should go to the Republican-controlled legislature. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports from Olathe, Kansas.
Ukraine rejects Russia’s demand on Mariupol
Ukraine rejected Russia's demand that citizens in the besieged, strategically important port city of Mariupol surrender in exchange for safe passage out. That came just hours after Russia bombed an art school in the city that Ukrainian officials said was sheltering nearly 400 people, and as fighting continues on Mariupol’s streets.
Rand Paul holds up $40B in U.S. Ukraine aid
Republican Rand Paul of Kentucky is stalling Senate approval of an additional $40 billion in U.S. aid to Ukraine. He insists that an inspector general be appointed to oversee spending on Ukraine. The FAA has stripped two daredevil pilots of their licenses after they tried to switch planes in mid-air over the Arizona desert. One crashed. And we’re getting the first image ever of the black hole at the center of the Milky Way. Eight telescopes worldwide helped capture it.
U.S. set to impose new sanctions on Russia
The U.S. is about to impose a new round of sanctions on Russia as more evidence emerges of Russian troops killing civilians in Ukraine. Tesla CEO Elon Musk is joining Twitter’s board of directors through at least 2024. And police have outfoxed and caught a fox that was attacking people on Capitol Hill, including a congressman and reporter.
Seven states holding primaries
Seven states are holding primaries today involving nearly 80 congressional districts, including some that could determine control of the House in November. Elon Musk is threatening to walk away from his $44 billion bid to buy Twitter over his concern about bots on the platform. And there's a new quarter from the U.S. mint – honoring Cherokee leader Wilma Mankiller - the Cherokee Nation’s first female principal chief.
Mississippi’s only abortion clinic to close
Mississippi’s only abortion clinic - at the center of the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision - is set to close after a state judge rejected a request to temporarily block a law banning most abortions. The next January 6th hearing, on Tuesday, will focus on "efforts to assemble that mob on the mall," a House select committee member told CBS News. And a 76 million-year-old dinosaur skeleton is expected to fetch as much as $8 million when it’s auctioned by Sotheby’s.
Migrants sent by Texas governor are in D.C.
Twenty-four migrants from Latin America bussed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott have arrived in Washington, D.C. Abbott and President Biden are feuding over administration COVID policy. More than 150 homes and other structures have been destroyed by a fast-moving wildfire in New Mexico. And Allyson Felix of the U.S. , the most-decorated track-and-field athlete in Olympic history, says she’ll retire after one last season.
Roe v. Wade’s time may be up
An initial draft opinion obtained by Politico suggests the Supreme Court will vote to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion rights decision. In the draft, which is several months old, Justice Samuel Alito writes in part that Roe was “egregiously wrong from the start.” U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson will address Ukraine's parliament remotely amid hopes for more evacuations from Mariupol. And the stars sparkled at the annual Met Gala in New York as the “party of the year” returned to its pre-pandemic schedule.
Murder suspect recaptured; accomplice dead
Vicky White, the corrections official who helped murder suspect Casey White escape from an Alabama prison more than a week ago, is dead. Sources say they think she died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Senate has passed legislation beefing up security for Supreme Court justices and their families after the leak of a draft majority opinion overturning Roe v. Wade. And - for the first time in more than 60 years, the opening of Parliament won’t include Queen Elizabeth. Buckingham Palace says the 96-year-old queen has been having mobility issues.
Fighting in east as Ukraine war enters week 7
As the Russian invasion enters week seven, Ukraine’s minister of foreign affairs is warning that a battle for the eastern Donbas region will look like World War II. The first commercial mission to the space station is slated for liftoff at 11:17 a.m. EDT. And the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences meets today to decide on sanctions against Will Smith after his slap of Chris Rock at the Oscars.
Senate to vote on abortion bill next week
The Senate will vote next week on legislation that would enshrine abortion rights into federal law. The bill - destined to fail in the divided Senate - is Democrats’ latest reaction to the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion on a crucial abortion case. Dave Chappelle's accused attacker has been charged with four misdemeanor counts, but no felonies. And in a bargain of historical proportions, a Texas woman picked up a 2,000-year-old sculpture that once belonged to a king from a Goodwill shop for $35.
Ukraine “neutrality” emerging as possible key in peace talks: CBS News Flash March 17, 2022
As the war in Ukraine entered its fourth week, both sides said progress was being made in peace talks, with future Ukrainian “neutrality” on the world stage surfacing as a possible lynchpin in any settlement. But Russia continued to pound Ukrainian cities and civilians. Officials in the besieged port city of Mariupol said Russian forces struck a theater that was being used as a shelter.
Ukraine says troops pushing back around Kyiv
Ukraine’s military says it’s been pushing Russian forces farther from Kyiv. Firefighters in Denver put out a “significant” fire in Mile High Stadium, home of the Broncos. And Uber will soon enable New Yorkers to hail yellow cabs with its app.
Ketanji Brown Jackson swearing in on tap
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will be sworn in as a Supreme Court associate justice at noon -- just when Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement becomes official. Emmett Till’s family is demanding an arrest - after an unserved warrant was found 66 years later, charging Carolyn Bryant Donham in his 1955 kidnapping. And pack patience for any July 4 travel. Besides flights being canceled all week -- AAA says road travel is expected to hit an all-time high.
Bid to protect Supreme Court justices
The U.S. Supreme Court’s top security officer has asked Maryland and Virginia officials to enforce laws barring picketing outside the homes of high court justices, citing an increase in protests and "threatening activity.” Authorities are investigating an Indiana funeral home where more than 30 bodies were discovered, and the longest-surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, who died last week at 98, will lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol.
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Trump's profanity-laced ultimatum to Iran looms over new bid for truce
Trump's threat to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges if it doesn't make a deal to end the war by Tuesday is looming over a Pakistani ceasefire push.
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Liam Conejo Ramos worries about ICE taking him again, his parents say
Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old whose detention by ICE sparked global outrage, constantly worries about being detained again, his parents told CBS News in an exclusive interview.
Inside the daring mission to rescue a U.S. airman downed in Iran
U.S. forces mounted an urgent and high-risk rescue effort to find an airman who was forced to eject from a downed F-15E fighter jet over Iran.
Will high-speed rail ever arrive in the U.S.?
An ambitious state-run high-speed rail project linking Los Angeles and San Francisco has gone off track.
Former CENTCOM commander calls rescue of U.S. airman a "hard lesson for Iran"
Retired Gen. Frank McKenzie, a former commander of U.S. Central Command, outlined takeaways on the search-and-rescue mission for a missing U.S. airman on "Face the Nation," and called it a "hard lesson for Iran."
What NASA is looking for in the coming days as Artemis II loops around the moon
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman outlined the most critical moments he expects in the coming days as Artemis II astronauts continue their journey around the far side of the moon.
Missing U.S. crew member from downed fighter jet rescued in Iran, Trump says
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
Family buries "unjustly accused" Mexican teen who died in ICE custody
Royer Perez Jimenez was a "hard worker" who immigrated at 15 to "triumph and help his family," his uncle said.
Patients experience life-changing moment at free health clinic
Americans are driving hundreds of miles and waiting on line for days to get free medical help from RAM.
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Mysterious pod of killer whales never seen before visits Seattle
Three orcas that had not previously been recorded in the Seattle area have delighted whale watchers with several visits.
Inside the daring mission to rescue a U.S. airman downed in Iran
U.S. forces mounted an urgent and high-risk rescue effort to find an airman who was forced to eject from a downed F-15E fighter jet over Iran.
4 killed in Alabama car crash during pursuit by state trooper
The driver was trying to elude the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's highway patrol on a rural road in southeast Alabama's Pike County when the crash occurred late Friday night.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 5, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and retired Gen. Frank McKenzie join Ed O'Keefe.
Artemis II crew take new photo of far side of the moon
The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission captured a new image of the far side of the moon, which the agency released Sunday.
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See which stores are open and closed for Easter 2026
Some major retailers and other stores will close their doors on Easter, so it's best to plan ahead. Here's what to know.
Sauté pans sold at Costco recalled after metal caps "forcefully eject"
One consumer reported sustaining bruising and burn injuries.
Chicago Fed's Goolsbee says he sees inflation as risk to 2026 rate cuts
Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, said mounting inflation risks "complicates the picture" on interest rates.
3 ways the Iran war is hitting Americans' pocketbooks
U.S. consumers are starting to feel the financial impact of the Iran war. Here's how the conflict is seeping into the economy.
3.1 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS are recalled
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
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Liam Conejo Ramos worries about ICE taking him again, his parents say
Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old whose detention by ICE sparked global outrage, constantly worries about being detained again, his parents told CBS News in an exclusive interview.
CIA World Factbook shuttered by Trump administration
The Trump administration has shut down the CIA World Factbook, and there's much lamenting about the demise of a free, trusted source many people used to check basic facts about countries.
Inside the daring mission to rescue a U.S. airman downed in Iran
U.S. forces mounted an urgent and high-risk rescue effort to find an airman who was forced to eject from a downed F-15E fighter jet over Iran.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 5, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and retired Gen. Frank McKenzie join Ed O'Keefe.
What NASA is looking for in the coming days as Artemis II loops around the moon
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman outlined the most critical moments he expects in the coming days as Artemis II astronauts continue their journey around the far side of the moon.
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Scientist with rare ALS genetic mutation looks to experimental treatment
Every few months for the past three years, Jeff Vierstra has been receiving infusions in his spine that target and disable a mutated gene that made it likely he would develop ALS.
New ALS treatment brings hope to patients
"CBS Saturday Morning" looks at an experimental treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, that is bringing hope to some patients suffering from the neurodegenerative disease. To inquire about possible participation in Silence ALS, an initiative to develop individualized gene-based therapies for patients with other rare genetic forms of ALS, please write to silenceals@cumc.columbia.edu.
He thought he was in good health — until fainting during a bike ride
John Cantrell was enjoying his retirement until an unexpected condition forced him to choose between two kinds of heart surgery.
HHS announces national program to study effect of microplastics on humans
The Environmental Protection Agency also added microplastics to its contaminant candidate list for the first time.
FDA approves Eli Lilly weight loss pill
The FDA approved a new GLP-1 drug from Eli Lilly. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
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U.S. woman missing after husband says she fell off boat in Bahamas
An American woman disappeared in the Bahamas on Saturday, after her husband said she fell from their dinghy and was swept out to sea.
Family buries "unjustly accused" Mexican teen who died in ICE custody
Royer Perez Jimenez was a "hard worker" who immigrated at 15 to "triumph and help his family," his uncle said.
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Trump's profanity-laced ultimatum to Iran looms over new bid for truce
Trump's threat to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges if it doesn't make a deal to end the war by Tuesday is looming over a Pakistani ceasefire push.
Inside the daring mission to rescue a U.S. airman downed in Iran
U.S. forces mounted an urgent and high-risk rescue effort to find an airman who was forced to eject from a downed F-15E fighter jet over Iran.
Falling tree kills 3, including 10-month-old, on Easter egg hunt in Germany
Three people, including a 10-month-old girl, were killed Sunday when high winds toppled a tree during an Easter egg hunt, German police said.
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Actress Tori Spelling hospitalized after Southern California crash
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
4/5: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The Vatican's Mosaic Studio; a fight over history at West Bank archaeological sites; Dan Levy on his new series "Big Mistakes"; the creative talents behind "Hacks"; the latest on the Artemis II lunar mission; the works of Renaissance artist Raphael; and the beauty of moss.
The sublime perfection of Raphael
One of the greatest artists of the Italian Renaissance is now the subject of the first comprehensive exhibition of his work ever in the United States, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Extended Interview: Jean Smart
In this web exclusive, Jean Smart, the Emmy-winning star of "Hacks," talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about filming the final season of her HBO series.
Inside the final season of "Hacks"
The Emmy-winning HBO comedy "Hacks," about the travails of comedian Deborah Vance and her writer, Ava, is launching its fifth and final season. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with stars Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder about saying goodbye to roles that were a match made in comedy heaven. Smith also talks with the show's co-creators: Jen Statsky, Paul W. Downs and Lucia Aniello (who describes directing one episode while in labor).
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The $100,000 H-1B visa fee is impacting the U.S.'s ability to attract global talent
According to numbers from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, more than 70% of H-1B visa holders in 2024 were Indian.
New film on risks and rewards of AI
"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
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.
Inside Apple's relationship with China
CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.
Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan could offer prediction market services to investors
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
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Artemis II astronauts speak during historic lunar mission
On Monday, the astronauts aboard the Artemis II spacecraft will loop around the Moon's far side, part of a mission pushing human beings farther from Earth than anyone has ever been. Correspondent Mark Strassmann talked with commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen as the crew was about 180,000 miles from home, preparing for their historic lunar flyby.
Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
CBS News studio shakes as Artemis II launches
Four astronauts are traveling around the moon on Artemis II, going further from Earth than anyone before. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Peter King have more.
What Artemis II astronauts will do in space
Former NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins CBS News to discuss what the Artemis II astronauts will do as they orbit the Earth after takeoff.
How Artemis II crew will sleep in space
Members of the Artemis II crew will be the first people to sleep inside the Orion spacecraft. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more on how they'll do that.
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Robbery reveals sinister plot to kill a man with a root beer float
When Harold Allen died suddenly in his home in Freetown, Indiana, no one suspected anything out of the ordinary. Nine months later, a burglary at his home would lead to a murder investigation and an unusual weapon.
Would Michigan investigators be able to prove murder in a case without a body?
After Dee Warner, a Michigan businesswoman and mother, disappeared from her home, her family believed she has been murdered and suspected her husband Dale Warner. But without physical evidence, they knew it would be hard to prove.
Man arrested at retirement home for wife's murder decades earlier
Janice Randle was found dead in her bed in 1992, but police couldn't make an arrest in the case until new information emerged.
From 1996: FBI arrests suspected Unabomber
On April 3, 1996, the FBI arrested Theodore Kaczynski in the Unabomber case, ending one of the longest and most intense manhunts in U.S. history. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
More on Pam Bondi's firing
President Trump's firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi is raising questions about their dynamic in the months prior. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
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Artemis II astronauts find hidden Easter eggs as they close in on the moon
The NASA astronauts also sent down Easter messages Sunday while gearing up for a historic pass behind the moon Monday.
Artemis II crew take new photo of far side of the moon
The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission captured a new image of the far side of the moon, which the agency released Sunday.
Despite toilet trouble, Artemis II crew reflects on wonder of deep space experience
Amid ongoing toilet trouble, the Artemis II astronauts reflected on the wonder of sailing through deep space to the moon.
Moon-bound Artemis II astronauts enjoy a relaxed day in space
The Artemis II astronauts continued their long coast to the moon, capturing stunning photos along the way.
NASA shares first photos of Earth taken by Artemis II
The photo shows the entire planet, as well as the Northern and Southern lights.
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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.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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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Where the Artemis II crew will be today
The Artemis II crew is about to make history in space. Retired NASA astronaut and U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Cassidy joins CBS News with more details.
Trump ratchets up Strait of Hormuz threats
President Trump is expected to address the rescue of two U.S. airmen after their F-15E fighter jet was downed over Iran. This comes as Mr. Trump's threats over the Strait of Hormuz get heated. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Ramy Inocencio report.
Exclusive interview with Liam Ramos, family
In a CBS News exclusive interview, Camilo Montoya-Galvez speaks with five-year-old Liam Ramos and his parents about their detainment by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and how the Trump administration is still trying to deport them.
4/5/2026: Return to RAM; Ghost Train; The Mardi Gras Indians
First, a report on patients, cut off from health care, getting help. Then, the state of high-speed rail in the U.S. And, a look at the Mardi Gras Indians keeping tradition alive.
4/5: CBS Weekend News
Latest details on daring mission to rescue U.S. airman from Iran after fighter jet shot down; Trump sends profanity-laden threat to Iran.