Unlocking the mysteries of long COVID
Long COVID may affect 1 in 5 people infected with coronavirus. Dr. Jon LaPook looks at efforts to understand the syndrome and find a treatment.
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Teen Ukrainian refugee reunited with family
A family torn apart by war is reunited at a Bay Area airport after a global trek and an extended period of detention. Anna Werner has more.
Biden faces agenda hurdles at home and abroad
President Biden is back in the U.S. after an eventful trip to the Middle East. He's facing issues with his agenda at home after Senator Manchin announced he would not currently support a reconciliation bill featuring the administration's climate initiatives. Nancy Cordes has more.
"Systemic failures" in Uvalde police response
The failure of police to go into the Uvalde classroom while a gunman killed children inside was the result of "systemic failures" among every law enforcement agency that responded, according to a highly anticipated report by Texas lawmakers released Sunday. Lawmakers released their preliminary findings which included information collected from at least 39 interviews. Lilia Luciano reports.
Vermont camp helps change the face of sailing
Sailing often is out of reach for many families in communities of color. Now, a community sailing camp in one of the country's least-diverse states won a national award for taking a new tack to begin to change the face and future of the sport. Adriana Diaz hit the water with some of the campers learning to sail.
Uvalde victim's family speaks on report
Lilia Luciano spoke to the relatives of 10-year-old Uziyah Garcia about the highly anticipated report by Texas lawmakers that was released Sunday. Garcia's family tells Luciano that they feel let down by police.
Jury selection begins for Steve Bannon trial
Former Donald Trump adviser Steve Bannon is charged with two counts of criminal contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena from the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol. Jury selection for Bannon's trial begins Monday. Congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Heat wave across Europe
Thousands of people have been evacuated across Europe as wildfires continue to spread amid dangerous heat waves. Record temperatures could be seen in the U.K. on Monday and Tuesday. Roxana Saberi reports.
Stephen Smith death: What happened to the S.C. teen?
Days after the June 2021 murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh, investigators say they found information that led them to open a new investigation in an unsolved 2015 case: the mysterious death of 19-year-old Stephen Smith.
Dress share gives wedding dresses second life
After she got married, Gwendolyn Stulgis' $3,000 dream dress was collecting dust in her closet. That is, until she decided to give it away, sparking a nationwide dress sharing program that helps other brides get their "dream dresses" for free. Jamie Wax reports.
Actress Patina Miller on "Into the Woods"
Tony Award winning actress Patina Miller joins “CBS Mornings” to talk about starring in the Broadway revival of "Into The Woods” and returning to Broadway after eight years.
Ivana Trump dies at 73
Ivana Trump, the first wife of former President Trump and mother of three of his children, died Thursday in her New York City Home. She is survived by her three children, Donald Jr., Ivanka and Eric, and 10 grandchildren. Jan Crawford reports from Washington.
Wife of Navy officer sentenced in Japan talks
In an exclusive interview with “CBS Mornings,” the wife of a U.S. naval officer sentenced to three years in a Japanese prison for a deadly crash says she is angry with the punishment and is asking for American officials to help bring her husband home. Lt. Ridge Alkonis is accused of falling asleep at the wheel and crashing into and killing two pedestrians. The lieutenant's family says he lost consciousness due to altitude sickness.
Historic drought in Italy threatens pasta
Italy's farmers are facing devastation because of relentless heat waves and a record drought. As Chris Livesay reports from an olive orchard where half the production has died, Italian specialty products will soon be less plentiful and more expensive.
Ukraine condemns Russian "terrorism"
Russian missiles struck civilian buildings in Vinnytsia killing at least 23 people. As Holly Williams reports, the Ukrainian minister amounts this action to "terrorism".
South Carolina lawyer charged with murder
South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh was charged with murder Thursday in the deaths of his wife and younger son, who were fatally shot outside their home more than a year ago. Murdaugh faces dozens of criminal charges that have piled up in the months since his wife and their 22-year-old son, were killed. Nikki Battiste has more.
The fear of great white sharks explained
According to scientists, the fear of sharks, otherwise known as galeophobia, is learned and not something people are born with. Carter Evans visits California’s coastal waters and takes a deeper look at why attitudes toward the animal are changing.
“988” becomes mental health crisis hotline
The dial code “988” is set to go into effect as a new mental health crisis hotline. Jeff Pegues visits a call center to see the benefits and possible pitfalls of the new number.
Report: Secret Service erased Jan. 5-6 texts
There is a new report out that accuses members of the U.S. Secret Service of erasing text messages from Jan. 5 and Jan. 6, 2021, shortly after the Department of Homeland Security inspector general requested them as part of an investigation into the agency's response to the assault on the U.S. Capitol. The Secret Service denies maliciously deleting text messages around the time. Nikole Killion reports.
Brittney Griner in court
Brittney Griner was seen in a Moscow courtroom entering a cage while her lawyers defending her posession of vape cartidges containing cannabis. CBS News Charlie D'Agata reports, Griner was seen smiling and wearing a Nirvana t-shirt.
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Russian missiles kill at least 23 in central Ukraine
Ukraine is again accusing Russia of war crimes after a missile strike killed more than 20 civilians and wounded more than 100 others in Vinnytsia. Children were among the casualties. Holly Williams has more.
Families struggle as inflation, gas prices soar
Inflation is pushing many Americans past their financial limits. Adriana Diaz met one family that's taking out high-interest loans to pay for gas to get their daughter to her cancer treatments.
A look at shark economics
Swimmers, surfers and businesses in Southern California have adapted to life with juvenile great white sharks. Now, researchers who have studied sharks for years are trying to understand their impact on the local economy. Carter Evans has more.
Ohio man charged with raping 10-year-old girl
An Ohio man has been charged with raping a 10-year-old girl whose case drew national attention after that the child traveled to Indiana for an abortion. Elaine Quijano reports.
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U.S. set to begin Iranian ports blockade and partial blockade of Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. is hours from blockading Iran's ports, President Trump says, along with the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM says vessels that avoid Iranian ports will be allowed to use the strait.
Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz, intercept ships that paid Iran
President Trump said the U.S. Navy will begin blockading ships from entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz and intercept vessels that have paid tolls to Iran.
Pope Leo, President Trump at odds over immigration in U.S. and Iran war
Pope Leo XIV and President Trump, two of the most influential Americans in the world, are at odds over the war in Iran and the federal crackdown on immigration in the United States.
Swalwell ends bid for California governor amid sexual assault allegations
Swalwell faced pressure from his own party to drop out of the race after a former staffer accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was too drunk to consent.
Hungary's Viktor Orbán concedes defeat to opposition leader Peter Magyar
Partial official results show opposition leader Peter Magyar's party dominating the vote, in a bombshell election result with repercussions around Europe and beyond.
How dangerous trucking schemes are putting Americans at risk
In a scheme plaguing roadways, some commercial trucking networks are racking up safety violations and evading federal enforcement by dissolving bad records and operating under new names.
Fallout from Swalwell scandal grows as lawmakers eye House expulsion votes
The political crisis surrounding Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell is rapidly escalating into a broader bipartisan showdown that could reshape the makeup of the House.
Trump calls Pope Leo "WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy."
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration.
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Maps show where Brian Hooker says wife went missing in the Bahamas
Lynette Hooker went missing after she allegedly went overboard while in the Bahamas.
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Pennsylvania town faces fallout from Trump's environmental rule rollback
The Trump administration is ratcheting up attacks on environmental protections that Make America Healthy Again followers hold dear.
Trump calls Pope Leo "WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy"
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration.
Swalwell ends bid for California governor amid sexual assault allegations
Swalwell faced pressure from his own party to drop out of the race after a former staffer accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was too drunk to consent.
DHS probing allegations Swalwell hired nanny not authorized to work in U.S.
The probe comes as Swalwell is also being accused of assaulting a former staffer in an unrelated case.
Rory McIlroy claims second straight Masters title
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland won the 2026 Masters Tournament at Georgia's Augusta National, claiming his second straight green jacket.
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Nationwide boom in AI data centers stirs resistance
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, are fighting back.
Fighting for health care claim approvals
Seventy-three percent of Americans say delays and denials of medical treatment by healthcare insurers are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients.
Chinese electric vehicles pull into the lead
China's long-term investments in innovation are paying off in electric vehicles. Last year, the Chinese car company BYD overtook Tesla as the world's top seller of EVs, despite the U.S. market being virtually closed to them.
Chasing the American Dream
A growing number of young people see themselves as "forever renters" because they can't afford to buy a home, due to short supply, higher mortgage rates, and incomes that haven't kept up with rising home prices.
Tesla wins Dutch approval to use self-driving features, a first for Europe
The Netherlands' decision now goes to the European Commission for full authorization.
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Pennsylvania town faces fallout from Trump's environmental rule rollback
The Trump administration is ratcheting up attacks on environmental protections that Make America Healthy Again followers hold dear.
Trump calls Pope Leo "WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy"
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration.
U.S. says 1 survivor in deadly strikes on alleged drug boats
After the strikes, Southern Command said it notified the U.S. Coast Guard to launch a search and rescue mission for the survivor.
Swalwell ends bid for California governor amid sexual assault allegations
Swalwell faced pressure from his own party to drop out of the race after a former staffer accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was too drunk to consent.
DHS probing allegations Swalwell hired nanny not authorized to work in U.S.
The probe comes as Swalwell is also being accused of assaulting a former staffer in an unrelated case.
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Pennsylvania town faces fallout from Trump's environmental rule rollback
The Trump administration is ratcheting up attacks on environmental protections that Make America Healthy Again followers hold dear.
Fighting for health care claim approvals
Seventy-three percent of Americans say delays and denials of medical treatment by healthcare insurers are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients.
A teen athlete's headache wouldn't stop. It took a year to find a cure.
Jack Alston was used to migraines, but after two concussions in middle school, he was stuck with a headache that wouldn't go away.
Medicaid work rules will stress states' staffing capacity
Some states already don't have enough staff to quickly process Medicaid applications and answer enrollees' phone calls. Researchers say they may not be prepared to handle new Medicaid work rules, predicting people will lose coverage as a result.
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2 more drug companies to officially launch on TrumpRx
Two more drug-making giants, Abbvie and Genentech, will start selling popular medications on the White House's discounted pharmaceutical site as soon as Monday.
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U.S. set to begin Iranian ports blockade and partial Strait of Hormuz blockade
The U.S. is hours from blockading Iran's ports, President Trump says, along with the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM says vessels that avoid Iranian ports will be allowed to use the strait.
Trump calls Pope Leo "WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy"
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration.
U.S. says 1 survivor in deadly strikes on alleged drug boats
After the strikes, Southern Command said it notified the U.S. Coast Guard to launch a search and rescue mission for the survivor.
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Maps show where Brian Hooker says wife went missing in the Bahamas
Lynette Hooker went missing after she allegedly went overboard while in the Bahamas.
Transcript: Israeli Ambassador Michael Leiter on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
The following is the transcript of the interview with Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Leiter that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 12, 2026.
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Britney Spears voluntarily checks into rehab after California DUI arrest in March
Pop star Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into rehab following her DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.
4/12: Sunday Morning - The Money Issue
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?
American Girl: Celebrating girl power
Founded in 1986, American Girl has created dolls, books and accessories that tell the stories of young girls in every American era. On the toy's 40th anniversary, correspondent Faith Salie explores how making history come alive is also creating timeless bonds between generations that celebrate girlhood.
Scarlett Johansson on becoming a skin care mogul
The actress 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).
Extended interview: Scarlett Johansson
In this web exclusive, actress Scarlett Johansson talks about how dealing with her sensitive skin for years led to her founding a new line of skin care products, The Outset. She also discusses her life-changing roles, and the impact of artificial intelligence.
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Nationwide boom in AI data centers stirs resistance
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, are fighting back.
Extended interview: Sen. Dave McCormick on AI
In this web exclusive, Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) talks with Robert Costa about how energy and the rise in artificial intelligence go hand-in-hand; America's rivalry with China over AI; and nuclear power.
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.
Nationwide boom in AI data centers stirs resistance
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.
Is your phone listening to 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? David Pogue checks out why highly-targeted advertising sometimes gets weirdly specific.
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First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
Emperor penguins listed as endangered species
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
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Remains of missing woman discovered in hidden grave decades later
Kimberly Langwell, a mom in Beaumont, Texas, had dinner plans with her teenage daughter and boyfriend on July 9, 1999 – but she never came home from work. It would take more than 20 years before one man's long-kept secret would expose her killer.
Authorities seize 5 tons of cocaine from banana, wine shipments
The drugs were seized at London Gateway, a deep-sea container port about 30 miles from London.
Latest on woman missing in the Bahamas
Lynette Hooker was reported missing in the Bahamas one week ago by her husband, Brian, who said she fell off their boat. Hooker was arrested on Thursday in connection to his wife's disappearance. "CBS Saturday Morning" speaks with people who knew the couple to learn more.
Malnourished boy found locked in utility van since 2024, police say
A 9-year-old boy was rescued this week after living locked in his father's utility van in eastern France since 2024, according to the local prosecutor.
DHS investigates killing of gas station clerk
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has been drawn into the case of a woman who was killed in a hammer attack last week at a gas station in Fort Myers, Florida, after a Haitian immigrant was taken into custody on homicide charges in connection with the attack. Nicole Valdes has the latest.
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Artemis II astronauts welcomed home to Houston after historic moonshot
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
9 highlights from Artemis II's epic journey around the moon
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
Artemis II crew splashes down to end historic moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts returned to Earth with a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean after making a high-speed reentry through the atmosphere.
How an 8-year-old designed a zero-gravity indicator for Artemis II
The development of the mission mascot and viral sensation Rise began over a year before Artemis II blasted off.
As Artemis II heads back to Earth, crew stakes their lives on the heat shield
Despite problems during the unpiloted Artemis I reentry, the Artemis II crew is confident their heat shield will protect them during a fiery descent to Earth.
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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
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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4/12/2026: Pope Leo's Church; Risk on the Road; What Happened to the Great White Sharks?
First, Pope Leo's voice on American politics. Then, a report on the ticking time bomb on U.S. roadways. And, South Africa's missing great white sharks.
4/12: CBS Weekend News
Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks collapse; oil prices fueling inflation amid Iran war.
Latest on Iran war amid planned Hormuz blockade
A marathon round of talks between the U.S. and Iran over the weekend failed to produce a peace agreement, leading President Trump to announce a bloackade of the Strait of Hormuz. Imtiaz Tyab and Taurean Small have more.
Recapping the historic Artemis II mission
Artemis II's crew has returned home to Houston after covering nearly 700,000 miles on their voyage around the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
Netanyahu facing tough reelection campaign
Hungary's Viktor Orban has conceded defeat in what he called a painful election. Meanwhile, in Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing strong opposition ahead of a vote for his reelection coming up in the fall. Elizabeth Palmer reports.