Calendar: Week of May 15
From the Webby Awards to the prison release of Chelsea Manning, "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead. Jane Pauley reports.
Chelsea Manning
Into Dangerous Hands
Scott Pelley uncovers critical lapses in the U.S. security clearance process that millions of people must pass to work with America's secrets.
U.K. court delays Assange extradition
A U.K. court delayed plans to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who is charged in the U.S. with espionage and computer intrusion over leaked classified documents on America's wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab breaks down the assurances the U.K. seeks before extradition occurs.
Chelsea Manning on new book, decision to leak classified information
Chelsea Manning was convicted of 20 charges, including espionage and theft, and was sentenced to 35 years in prison.
Chelsea Manning on new book "README.txt"
Chelsea Manning made headlines around the world for disclosing hundreds of thousands of classified and sensitive military and diplomatic documents in 2010. The former U.S. soldier joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new book "README.txt: A Memoir," why she decided to leak the documents and her life as a trans soldier under "don't ask, don't tell."
Obama's final presser
President Obama held his final press conference as commander-in-chief, where he was asked about President-elect Trump, U.S.-Russia relations, the Chelsea Manning commutation and more.
Julian Assange to be extradited to U.S.
The UK is ordering the extradition of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange to the U.S. The Australian faces 17 charges of espionage and one charge of computer misuse. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams breaks down this major milestone in Assange's legal saga.
Assange cleared to challenge U.S. extradition in U.K. Supreme Court
The U.S. has been trying to extradite the WikiLeaks founder to face espionage charges – an effort he can now challenge in Britain's Supreme Court.
Chelsea Manning for Senate?
Chelsea Manning, the transgender soldier who was convicted of giving classified information to WikiLeaks, has filed paperwork with the Federal Elections Commission for a U.S. Senate bid in Maryland.
Chelsea Manning profile
Chelsea Manning is readjusting to public life after being released from prison after 7 years. She was sentenced to 35 years in lockup after leaking classified documents to WikiLeaks, but former President Obama commuted her sentence. Manning recently spoke with The New York Times Magazine about life after prison. The author of that piece, Matthew Shaer, joined CBSN to share his profile on the former soldier.
Obama shortens sentences
President Obama shortened intel whistleblower Chelsea Manning's prison sentence by over 20 years on Wednesday. CBS News' Margaret Brennan explains the controversy around the president's decision.
Manning hunger strike
Chelsea Manning has gone on a hunger strike. The transgender soldier is imprisoned in Kansas for leaking classified information to Wikileaks. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers and Kristine Johnson have more.
Former Army security specialist Jihrleah Showman tells Scott Pelley she suspected Chelsea Manning could not be trusted -- and tried to blow the whistle
Former Army security specialist Jihrleah Showman tells Scott Pelley she suspected Chelsea Manning could not be trusted -- and tried to blow the whistle.
Scott Pelley uncovers critical lapses in the U.S. security clearance process that millions of people, including NSA leaker Edward Snowden and convicted spy Chelsea Manning, must pass to work with America’s secrets
Scott Pelley uncovers critical lapses in the U.S. security clearance process that millions of people, including NSA leaker Edward Snowden and convicted spy Chelsea Manning, must pass to work with America’s secrets. Watch Pelley's report on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. ET and 7 p.m. PT.
"Very high" risk of Julian Assange attempting suicide, expert says
A psychiatrist who's interviewed Assange about 20 times says the WikiLeaks founder has shown "severe depression" and "psychotic symptoms."
WikiLeaks' Assange back in court to fight U.S. extradition request
The Australian could face a life sentence if convicted in the U.S. of stealing military secrets, but backers say it's a politically motivated abuse of U.S. power.
The NSA's Rick Ledgett said the NSA was in the midst of implementing security changes when Snowden stole documents
The NSA's Rick Ledgett said the NSA was in the midst of implementing security changes when Snowden stole documents.
Julian Assange faces new indictment in the U.S.
The superseding indictment does not contain additional charges beyond the 18 counts the Justice Department unsealed last year — but prosecutors say it underscores Assange's efforts to procure and release classified information.
Chelsea Manning released from jail
Chelsea Manning was released from jail Thursday after spending 62 days at a Virginia detention center for refusing to comply with a grand jury subpoena. Manning was released after the grand jury term expired.
Chelsea Manning ordered back to jail
Former Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning has been ordered back to jail for refusing to testify to a grand jury investigating Wikileaks. After spending two months in jail, Manning was released last week when the term of the grand jury expired.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange indicted
A federal grand jury has indicted WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on 18 felony charges for his alleged involvement in the 2010 leak of classified documents by Chelsea Manning. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has the breaking news.
Assange charged with violating Espionage Act
The U.S. has charged WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange with 18 federal counts, including violations of the Espionage Act, connected to the 2010 leak of classified documents by Chelsea Manning. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has more.
Chelsea Manning ordered released from prison, fined $256,000
The decision comes just a day after Manning's legal team said she attempted suicide.
Chelsea Manning hospitalized after attempted suicide
Her legal team says she's still scheduled to attend a Friday hearing.
Doctors warn WikiLeaks boss Assange so ill he "could die in prison"
WikiLeaks publishes open letter addressed to authorities in Britain, where Assange remains jailed ahead of U.S. extradition proceedings
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Slow progress toward peace deal as Iran strikes ship in Strait of Hormuz
Hezbollah says Israel must withdraw forces from Lebanon and Iran strikes a ship in the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations toward a peace deal grind on.
Race to find survivors as Venezuela's earthquake death toll doubles
The twin earthquakes that hit Venezuela killed almost 600 people, and that toll is likely to keep rising as frantic rescue and recovery operations ramp up.
Billionaire Leon Black expected to testify Friday before House Epstein panel
An investor who employed and was close to Jeffrey Epstein is scheduled to appear before members of Congress investigating the deceased sexual abuser.
Internal emails show how RFK Jr.'s team sought to sway CDC
A trove of emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial decisions of President Trump's second term.
Reflecting Pool liner was cut with knife or razor, parks official says
National Park Service official Frank Lands also said at least 70 fence post tops were thrown in to the Reflecting Pool.
U.S. team suffers first 2026 World Cup loss, heads to knockout round
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
How much water does AI really use?
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
King Charles won't live in Buckingham Palace after $487 million renovation
The king and Queen Camilla have decided instead to continue living at nearby Clarence House, a smaller, stately home.
250 essential American songs to mark nation's birthday
What are the essential American songs? Ahead of the nation's 250th birthday, we asked that question to Sunday Morning's familiar faces, from performers to artists and writers to community leaders.
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Exonerated man's widow calls settlement in yogurt shop murders "blood money"
The city of Austin agreed to a multimillion-dollar settlement to be split among four men — including to the widow and daughter of Maurice Pierce — who were wrongfully accused of murdering four teenage girls in a Texas yogurt shop.
U.S. team suffers first 2026 World Cup loss, heads to knockout round
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
LA investigating construction at warehouse involved in massive fire
Los Angeles building inspectors have launched an investigation into alleged unpermitted construction at a warehouse that erupted in flames last week — its second fire in two years.
Mangione's attorneys discussed possible plea deal but talks fell apart, sources say
Mangione is facing both state and federal charges for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder in December 2024. He has pleaded not guilty in both cases.
Judge orders DOJ to either unredact more Epstein files or explain why it can't
A judge on Thursday ordered the Justice Department to either release unredacted versions of several files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or explain why it can't do so.
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Nude portrait by Amedeo Modigliani sets record at auction
The Modigliani painting "Nu assis au collier" (Seated Nude Wearing a Necklace) sold for $63.9 million, the highest price achieved for a work by the artist sold at auction in Europe, Sotheby's said.
Apple and Microsoft are raising their prices as chip costs soar
Apple is raising the prices of some MacBooks and iPads, while Microsoft is raising Xbox prices as semiconductor costs surge.
Big Tech is all in on AI. Now all they need is customers.
Technology companies are betting trillions of dollars that consumers will open their wallets for AI services. But what if Big Tech is wrong?
Supreme Court sides with Monsanto in case over cancer risks from weedkiller
The Supreme Court ruled that Monsanto cannot be held liable under state laws for failing to warn consumers about the alleged cancer risks of its weedkiller Roundup on its label.
Fed's preferred inflation gauge hits 3-year high
Inflation continued to rise in May, with the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index rising at an annual rate of 4.1%.
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Billionaire Leon Black expected to testify Friday before House Epstein panel
An investor who employed and was close to Jeffrey Epstein is scheduled to appear before members of Congress investigating the deceased sexual abuser.
Internal emails show how RFK Jr.'s team sought to sway the CDC
A trove of emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial decisions of President Trump's second term.
Judge orders DOJ to either unredact more Epstein files or explain why it can't
A judge on Thursday ordered the Justice Department to either release unredacted versions of several files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or explain why it can't do so.
Hundreds of veterans snag free World Cup tickets
A program for veterans, current military and first responders secured almost 5,000 free tickets for World Cup matches.
Just 2 votes separate candidates in mayoral race: "Every vote matters"
Christine Erickson is two votes ahead of Jamie Smith, the Minnehaha County Auditors and Elections Office said.
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Internal emails show how RFK Jr.'s team sought to sway the CDC
A trove of emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial decisions of President Trump's second term.
Chris Evert announces her ovarian cancer has returned
American tennis legend Chris Evert announced that her ovarian cancer had returned in a social media post Thursday.
Democrats to propose bill capping out-of-pocket Medicare costs for enrollees
Some Senate Democrats want to cap the amount beneficiaries in traditional Medicare have to pay toward care, but the move is expected to draw GOP opposition for potentially adding billions to Medicare costs.
Medicare's AI push snarls patients and doctors in errors and delays
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
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Slow progress toward peace deal as Iran strikes ship in Strait of Hormuz
Hezbollah says Israel must withdraw forces from Lebanon and Iran strikes a ship in the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations toward a peace deal grind on.
Nude portrait by Amedeo Modigliani sets record at auction
The Modigliani painting "Nu assis au collier" (Seated Nude Wearing a Necklace) sold for $63.9 million, the highest price achieved for a work by the artist sold at auction in Europe, Sotheby's said.
Iranian national U.S. sought for $3.4 billion in hacking attacks arrested
An Iranian national who is wanted by the U.S. for mass hacking attacks that caused $3.4 billion in damage was arrested in Montenegro, police there say.
Race to find survivors as Venezuela's earthquake death toll doubles
The twin earthquakes that hit Venezuela killed almost 600 people, and that toll is likely to keep rising as frantic rescue and recovery operations ramp up.
King Charles will not live in Buckingham Palace after $487 million renovation
The king and Queen Camilla have decided instead to continue living at nearby Clarence House, a smaller, stately home.
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William Holden, Joseph Cotten mark bicentennial
In the lead-up to America's bicentennial in 1976, CBS aired brief segments featuring well-known figures of the time describing moments from early U.S. history. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett introduces clips featuring legendary actors William Holden and Joseph Cotten.
New NYT reporting on Taylor Swift's wedding
The New York Times is reporting that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce might tie the knot at Madison Square Garden. She has reportedly booked out the arena for the Fourth of July weekend, the rumored wedding date.
Taylor Swift wedding venue speculation fueled by MSG permit
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Essential American songs of last 250 years
For the United States' 250th birthday, Sunday Morning asked dozens of notable Americans, from Jason Alexander and Ken Burns to Misty Copeland, what they considered to be our country's essential songs. This is the Essential American Songbook: 90 contributors and 250 songs. Here's a sample.
250 essential American songs to mark nation's birthday
What are the essential American songs? Ahead of the nation's 250th birthday, we asked that question to Sunday Morning's familiar faces, from performers to artists and writers to community leaders.
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How much water does AI really use?
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
Big Tech is all in on AI. Now all they need is customers.
Technology companies are betting trillions of dollars that consumers will open their wallets for AI services. But what if Big Tech is wrong?
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.
IBM unveils tech for higher-performance chips that use much less power
IBM has raised the curtain on semiconductor technology it says could deliver computer chips with 50 percent better performance while dramatically lowering power consumption.
U.S. aims to break AI reliance on China
The U.S. is trying to break the West's reliance on Chinese artificial intelligence supply chains with an international accord called Pax Silica. Its goal is to shore up supplies of essential components used in high-end computer chips, which power advanced AI models. CBS News coordinating producer Richard Escobedo has more.
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Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
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Exonerated man's widow calls settlement in yogurt shop murders "blood money"
The city of Austin agreed to a multimillion-dollar settlement to be split among four men — including to the widow and daughter of Maurice Pierce — who were wrongfully accused of murdering four teenage girls in a Texas yogurt shop.
Iranian national U.S. sought for $3.4 billion in hacking attacks arrested
An Iranian national who is wanted by the U.S. for mass hacking attacks that caused $3.4 billion in damage was arrested in Montenegro, police there say.
Lions player arrested on kidnapping charges
Terrion Arnold, a 23-year-old defensive player for the Detroit Lions and a former first-round pick and all-American at the University of Alabama, has been arrested on charges of armed robbery and kidnapping. He is denying it all. Tom Hanson reports.
Report of possible plea deal in Mangione case
Attorneys for Luigi Mangione are accusing prosecutors of trying to manipulate public opinion against him, and calling a report of a possible plea deal "troubling." CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
Mangione's attorneys discussed possible plea deal but talks fell apart, sources say
Mangione is facing both state and federal charges for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder in December 2024. He has pleaded not guilty in both cases.
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Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
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Royals reveal personal tax bills
The British royal family started paying income tax in 1992, but this year they revealed how much they actually paid. Meanwhile, King Charles is also upending royal tradition, saying he and Queen Camilla won't live at Buckingham Palace after its nearly 10-year renovation is completed.
USMNT falls to Turkey, proceeds to Round of 32
Turkey stunned the U.S. Men's National Team in their final group match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team will still proceed to the Round of 32 after winning the first two matches of the tournament. Former USMNT player Marcelo Balboa joins "CBS Morning News" to discuss.
Europeans seek relief from extreme heat
Brutal temperatures are straining hospitals and other services amid a deadly heat wave continuing to sweep across western Europe. In France, drowning deaths have increased to 55 as people seek relief from the heat. Chris Livesay reports.
Mangione lawyers discussed possible plea deal
Luigi Mangione's attorneys and federal prosecutors were discussing a possible plea deal in his federal case, but talks fell apart. Mangione is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024 and has pleaded not guilty.
Inside Lebanon as fighting continues
Violence has continued in Lebanon despite the U.S.-Iran agreement. Holly Williams went to Lebanon to see the destruction firsthand and spoke to those caught in the crossfire.