Public hearings in impeachment inquiry
Ambassador Bill Taylor will be the first witness to testify when the House Intelligence Committee starts holding public hearings in the impeachment inquiry next week. Nancy Cordes reports.
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WH strategy to fight impeachment PR battle
CBS News has learned the White House is bringing in reinforcements to help fight the House impeachment inquiry PR battle. The president also reportedly wanted his attorney general, William Barr, to make a public statement saying Mr. Trump's controversial phone call with Ukraine's president had broken no laws. Barr reportedly said no. The president called the story "totally untrue." Ben Tracy reports.
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Boston program transforms gang members into college students
In Boston city and community leaders are engaged in a bold experiment: To use higher education to transform the city's most dangerous neighborhoods. The program "Boston Uncornered" recruits gang members to drop their guns and enroll in college by paying them to do so. Supporters say it costs less than the ongoing cycle of enforcement, incarceration and recidivism, and is also an investment in the community. Dana Jacobson reports.
Democrats win key elections
The results of Tuesday's election could signal trouble for Republicans. Democrats won key elections in Virginia. As Ed O'Keefe reports, Republicans are especially concerned about the suburbs in Pennsylvania, a battleground state.
Baby found alive after Mexico attack
New video shows the moment a 7-month-old baby girl was found alive, hours after members of her family were killed in Mexico. Her mother, Christina Langford Johnson, was among those killed. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Mexico.
White House expected to add to staff for impeachment response
The White House has a new impeachment battle plan. The president said they don't need a war room, but they are expected to add two new players. Paula Reid has the details.
Open impeachment hearings to begin
The first open hearings in the House inquiry into President Trump will begin in one week. The acting U.S. ambassador to Ukraine will be first to testify. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
WWE star fighting stereotypes
Adeel Alam, known by his WWE stage name Mustafa Ali, is changing perceptions about what it means to be a Muslim wrestler. In the past, he was cast as the "bad guy," but decided to make a change. Jim Axelrod has his story.
Call to halt execution of Texas inmate
Convicted of murder, Rodney Reed is set to be executed later this month. But now several celebrities are speaking out, saying new evidence could prove his innocence. Omar Villafranca reports.
Former Twitter workers accused of spying
Federal authorities have charged two former employees at Twitter of spying for Saudi Arabia. They were allegedly paid in cash and at least one luxury watch. Jeff Pegues has the details.
Consensual non-monogamy not "one big orgy"
The idea of a consensual non-monogamous relationship is traditionally a taboo topic. Now a new CBSN Originals documentary is exploring exactly what that looks like. Research shows 1 in 5 single adults have tried consensual non-monogamy at some point. CBSN Originals executive producer Adam Yamaguchi joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the Speaking Frankly series.
W.H. adviser was "concerned" by Ukraine call
For the first time, House impeachment investigators are hearing testimony from someone who was on the call between President Trump and Ukraine's president. Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, the White House's top national security expert on Ukraine, says he told his superiors twice that military aid was being improperly tied to politics. Nancy Cordes reports.
Cyntoia Brown to younger self: "God hears you"
Cyntoia Brown made headlines when she was sentenced to life in prison at age 16 for killing a man who she says picked her up for sex. She was granted clemency earlier this year after spending 15 years behind bars. Now at 31 years old, she shares intimate advice for her 16-year-old self in a Note to Self.
Calif. accuses PG&E of mishandling outages
Crews battling the Kincade Fire in Northern California wine country fear more heavy wind could bring new life to the massive wildfire. It has burned an area more than twice the size of San Francisco and destroyed nearly 60 homes. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Tech investor on healthy workplace culture
Tech giants like Facebook, Amazon, Uber, and WeWork have all faced criticism for their workplace culture. Venture capitalist Ben Horowitz argues that many companies miss the mark when developing their culture. Horowitz joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his new book, "What You Do Is Who You Are: How to Create Your Business Culture."
Pentagon to declassify videos of ISIS raid
The Pentagon is declassifying video and photos of the raid that killed ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, which could be released by Wednesday. Intelligence collected in Saturday night's raid will now be used to hunt down the rest of al-Baghdadi's network. David Martin reports.
Lawmakers to grill Boeing CEO on 737 Max jets
Boeing's CEO faces questions from Congress for the first time about the company's grounded 737 Max planes. In a USA Today opinion piece Tuesday, the head of the FAA said the agency is committed to addressing recommendations on "when, whether or how the 737 Max will return to service." Kris Van Cleave reports.
"Suicide by text" case: Student charged
Prosecutors want a former student from South Korea to return to the U.S. to face an involuntary manslaughter charge after her college boyfriend died by suicide. They allege Inyoung You encouraged Alexander Urtula to take his own life. Police say the case focuses on text messages You sent him. Mola Lenghi reports.
Cardinal Dolan on "nauseating sin" of sex abuse
Religious beliefs in America are changing. A recent Pew Research Center survey found 65 percent of American adults describe themselves as Christians. That’s down 12 percent over the past decade. Cardinal Timothy Dolan joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his new book, "Who Do You Say I Am?: Daily Reflections on the Bible, the Saints, and the Answer That Is Christ," and to address the sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic church.
Whistleblower says CDC backed away from climate change
Dr. George Luber, who was head of the climate and health program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tells CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann that the agency walked away from climate change research over fears of antagonizing the White House.
U.K. teen's parents suing Trump administration
Lawyers for the family of Harry Dunn are now targeting the White House in the death of the 19-year-old in England. The family tells CBS News they are pursuing a civil suit against the Trump administration, as well as Anne Sacoolas, the wife of an American diplomat who was involved in the car accident that killed Dunn. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Californians face "extreme" red-flag warning
Millions of people in California face an extreme red-flag warning for fire conditions, issued for the first time ever. Crews battling the fires are expected to face heavy wind. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Questions about Trump Ukraine call summary
The House impeachment inquiry hears from two more witnesses Wednesday before the full House takes a key vote Thursday. A National Security Council official, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, told investigators Tuesday that the official summary of a phone call that led to the impeachment probe is missing some information. Nancy Cordes reports.
Small plane nosedives into NJ home
A small plane crash caused a near disaster in northern New Jersey Tuesday. The twin-engine plane dived into a home in Colonia, about 20 miles southwest of New York City. The pilot was killed, but no one else was hurt. Mola Lenghi reports.
Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, clearing way for confirmation
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican, announced he will vote to confirm Todd Blanche for attorney general.
Trump's firings of federal officials set stage for next presidential power test
A federal appeals court is set to consider President Trump's effort to fire two immigration judges this fall, a case that could have significant implications for federal workers.
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Yemen's Houthis escalate deadly attacks on Saudi-backed troops
Yemen's Houthi rebels launch fresh attacks on Saudi-backed government troops, says Yemeni state media, as Cruz says Trump must seek "regime collapse."
Pentagon releases 5th batch of UFO files, with more documents and videos
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters.
Appeals court says Trump needs congressional approval for White House ballroom
A federal appeals court said the White House lacks the authority to unilaterally construct a new 90,000-square-foot ballroom where the East Wing once stood.
Water rationing begins in Puerto Rico amid drought crisis: "It's brutal"
Puerto Rico's massive rationing measure comes amid a severe drought on top of shortages due to infrastructure issues.
July jobs report reveals unexpected loss of 23,000 jobs
Friday's jobs report showed employers shed jobs last month, rather than adding 95,000 new hires that had been forecast by economists.
Don Lemon seeks dismissal of criminal charges, claims vindictive prosecution
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon's attorneys wrote that Trump's animosity toward Lemon "is well documented, stretching back over a decade."
"Pink flags" of postpartum psychosis — and more takeaways from "Healthful"
Perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider and Kriti Lodha joined a special edition of "Healthful" to talk more about mental health conditions, including postpartum psychosis.
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Appeals court says Trump needs congressional approval for White House ballroom
A federal appeals court said the White House lacks the authority to unilaterally construct a new 90,000-square-foot ballroom where the East Wing once stood.
Water rationing begins in Puerto Rico amid drought crisis: "It's brutal"
Puerto Rico's massive rationing measure comes amid a severe drought on top of shortages due to infrastructure issues.
Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, clearing way for confirmation
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican, announced he will vote to confirm Todd Blanche for attorney general.
Trump's firings of federal officials set stage for next presidential power test
A federal appeals court is set to consider President Trump's effort to fire two immigration judges this fall, a case that could have significant implications for federal workers.
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Americans got their biggest raises in 40 years. Inflation took most of it.
The typical American's paycheck has grown faster since 2019 than in any stretch since the early 1980s. But prices climbed nearly as fast, swallowing about 80% of the wage increase.
July jobs report reveals unexpected loss of 23,000 jobs
Friday's jobs report showed employers shed jobs last month, rather than adding 95,000 new hires that had been forecast by economists.
Warren presses U.S. companies to share tariff refunds with customers
Companies receiving billions in refunds for U.S. tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court should return money to consumers, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.
Feds could scrap rules requiring airlines to disclose airfares in full
A Transportation Department proposal could obscure the cost of a plane ticket, aviation experts warn. Here's what to know.
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Trump to announce $180 million to boost mining education
President Trump is planning to announce over $180 million in grants to boost educational programs for the mining industry, CBS News has learned, part of a bid to increase critical mineral production.
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Appeals court says Trump needs congressional approval for White House ballroom
A federal appeals court said the White House lacks the authority to unilaterally construct a new 90,000-square-foot ballroom where the East Wing once stood.
Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, clearing way for confirmation
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican, announced he will vote to confirm Todd Blanche for attorney general.
Trump's firings of federal officials set stage for next presidential power test
A federal appeals court is set to consider President Trump's effort to fire two immigration judges this fall, a case that could have significant implications for federal workers.
Don Lemon seeks dismissal of criminal charges, claims vindictive prosecution
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon's attorneys wrote that Trump's animosity toward Lemon "is well documented, stretching back over a decade."
Pentagon releases new batch of UFO files: "Did you see that?"
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters.
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"Pink flags" of postpartum psychosis — and more takeaways from "Healthful"
Perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider and Kriti Lodha joined a special edition of "Healthful" to talk more about mental health conditions, including postpartum psychosis.
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The issue of postpartum psychosis has come to the forefront amid the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the 35-year-old mother accused of killing her three children. What are the signs of a mental break, and is the healthcare system failing mothers? In this special episode of Healthful, Norah speaks with Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider, a perinatal psychiatrist who has treated patients with the rare and severe mental health emergency. She also speaks with Kriti Lodha, a postpartum psychosis survivor who has made it her mission to help other mothers.
Flesh-eating bacteria have killed 5 in Louisiana this year, officials say
A flesh-eating bacterium found in warm coastal waters is responsible for at least five deaths so far this year in Louisiana, state health officials reported Thursday.
Minnesota Chipotle burrito bowl meal led to sepsis hospitalization, lawsuit says
A Minnesota woman says she fainted, spiked a 102-degree fever, and was hospitalized with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Chipotle in Roseville, and genetic testing connected her case to a multistate outbreak, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
What Fauci has said about COVID origins, gain-of-function research
Thursday's vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress follows years of tension with GOP Sen. Rand Paul, hinging on the origins of the coronavirus and a controversial type of research.
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Plans for another mass migrant crossing into Ceuta spreading online
CBS News reviewed dozens of posts on social media that suggest a renewed push for migrants to cross the border from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta.
Water rationing begins in Puerto Rico amid drought crisis: "It's brutal"
Puerto Rico's massive rationing measure comes amid a severe drought on top of shortages due to infrastructure issues.
Amanda Knox's comedy show faces criticism from murdered roommate's family
Amanda Knox made headlines almost two decades ago when she was convicted, but later acquitted, of the murder of Meredith Kercher in Italy.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign key defense agreement, officials say
The agreement says any armed attack against one of the three states will be regarded as an attack on them all, Pakistan and Turkey said in statement.
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Yemen's Houthis escalate deadly attacks on Saudi-backed troops
Yemen's Houthi rebels launch fresh attacks on Saudi-backed government troops, says Yemeni state media, as Cruz says Trump must seek "regime collapse."
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What's the song of the summer?
While many songs generate acclaim as soon as they hit the airwaves, there can only be one song of the summer. SiriusXM radio host Lamar Dawson makes his pick.
Juno Temple, Hannah Waddingham on "Ted Lasso"
Emmy Award-winning actors Juno Temple and Hannah Waddingham share their thoughts on returning to "Ted Lasso" for a fourth season after a three-year hiatus. Temple returns as publicist Keeley Jones while Waddingham is back as club owner Rebecca Welton.
Diarra Kilpatrick on her show's new season
Diarra Kilpatrick, who stars in "Diarra from Detroit," joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the show's new season, which premiered on Paramount+ last week.
Amanda Kloots on her new dating show
Amanda Kloots, a Broadway dancer, podcast host and best friend to reality star Harry Jowsey, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss their new Netflix series "Let's Marry Harry."
Inside the risky business of Broadway musicals
The costs of a Broadway musical production have skyrocketed in recent years. CBS News contributor Jamie Wax reports.
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Meta fined $567M over child safety issues
Meta, the tech giant that operates Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other platforms, faces another financial penalty for allegedly failing to keep kids safe. A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta to pay $567 million for its failure to warn the public about the dangers its products pose to children.
Kids dropping phones for summer jobs
Meet the children leaving their devices behind this summer to flex their entrepreneurial muscles with summer jobs.
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.
Concerns over misuse of Flock cameras
Joseph Cox, co-founder of 404 Media, joins CBS News to discuss criticisms of Flock cameras and the push by some cities to replace Flock cameras with different surveillance devices like license plate readers.
Cyberattacks target U.S. water systems
U.S. officials suspect Iran-backed hackers may be behind cyberattacks that have been reported in at least 12 states. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more details.
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Genetically altered beagles offer hope for dog lovers with allergies
Matt Walker, a geneticist and the CEO of Kindred Companion Sciences, joins "CBS Mornings" with his gene-altered beagle, Bailey, to discuss creating future options for people with severe pet allergies.
Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
Bezos, DiCaprio set up massive wildlife fund
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
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.
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New DNA evidence in Utah death row case
New DNA evidence is raising questions about the case against Douglas Carter, who is on death row in Utah for murder. Neal Hamilton, one of Carter's defense attorneys, joins CBS News with his take.
Amanda Knox defends comedy show
Amanda Knox, who was convicted and later acquitted of murder in Italy, appeared on stage for a comedy show and is now facing backlash for her appearance. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Lindsay Clancy bawls in courtroom
Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mom charged with the murder of her three children, had an emotional day in court as expert testimony continued. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt reports.
Inside the NYC supervised drug-use sites
A 5-year-old experiment sanctioned by the city of New York, but not by the federal government, provide supervised sites for drug users. The goal is to reduce overdose deaths and street drug use, but some critics still have doubts about the process. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Amanda Knox defends comedy show amid pushback
Amanda Knox is known for being convicted, then acquitted, of the murder of her former housemate, British student Meredith Kercher. Today, she begins a run as a stand-up comic. However, Kercher's family is criticizing Knox's show as insensitive.
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Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, creating crater that could be 16 feet deep
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
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.
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Cassidy to support Todd Blanche's for AG bid
Louisiana Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy announced on the Senate floor that he plans to support Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general. Cassidy elaborated on his process for understanding the matter and argued that this decision would be best for his constituents. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
New DNA evidence in Utah death row case
New DNA evidence is raising questions about the case against Douglas Carter, who is on death row in Utah for murder. Neal Hamilton, one of Carter's defense attorneys, joins CBS News with his take.
Andy Ogles loses Tennessee primary
Republican Rep. Andy Ogles has lost his bid to win back his House seat representing Tennessee. CBS News' Fin Gómez has more on President Trump's preferred candidate losing.
RFK Jr. visiting CDC campus
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is visiting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention campus as Dr. Erica Schwartz prepares to lead the nation's top federal health agencies. CBS News' Dr. Celine Gounder reports.
Latest news on Strait of Hormuz, Iran war
President Trump insists that the Strait of Hormuz is "sort of open right now" as Iran and Oman discuss logistics for the key waterway's future. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.