Chicago mayor on life expectancy disparities
In an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson discusses what's driving disparities between different areas of the city, and what officials are doing to address them.
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Chicago train ride reveals life expectancy gap
In a journey of just five miles in the city of Chicago, the housing thins out, the shopping fades and you step into a neighborhood where residents' lives are, on average, 20 years shorter than those just up the road. Tony Dokoupil takes a ride on the L Train to see it firsthand, followed by a live interview with Mayor Brandon Johnson.
Chicago man arrested in murders of Ohio dentist and his wife, police say
Michael McKee is the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, according to court records obtained by CBS News. Tepe and her husband, Spencer, were shot and killed in Columbus on Dec. 30.
Trump says National Guard is leaving Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland
"We are removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland," President Trump announced.
Supreme Court says Trump can't deploy National Guard to Chicago for now
President Trump invoked a law called Title 10 to bring members of the Illinois National Guard under federal service over the objections of state and local leaders.
SCOTUS blocks National Guard in Illinois
The Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that President Trump cannot deploy the National Guard troops to Chicago as a legal challenge moves ahead. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.
Winter weather alerts to impact 18 million people across West and Midwest
Winter storms are forecast to bring heavy snows and bitter winds across the regions.
Trump voter helps immigrants avoid deportation
As the Trump administration ramps up its immigration crackdown, some of the people who helped put the president in office are speaking out against these efforts. The Free Press' Frannie Block joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss. The Free Press is a Paramount publication.
Son of "El Chapo" pleads guilty to U.S. drug trafficking charges
As part of the plea deal, Joaquin Guzman Lopez admitted to helping oversee the production and smuggling of large quantities of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana and fentanyl into the U.S.
Parts of the U.S. get over a foot of snow
It's been a hectic day for millions of Americans heading home this Thanksgiving weekend with a major winter storm crippling major interstates and leading to delays at airports. Dave Malkoff reports from a busy Chicago O'Hare airport and meteorologist Andrew Kozak has a look at the forecast.
Trump slams Pritzker while pardoning turkeys
President Trump pardoned two turkeys, Gobble and Waddle, at the White House on Tuesday. In his speech ahead of the pardons, Mr. Trump slammed Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker after touting the apparent success of his administration's crackdown in Washington, D.C. CBS News' Natalie Brand has the latest.
One dead, 8 wounded in 2 shootings in Chicago's downtown Loop district
The shootings took place on a bustling night, with huge crowds packing downtown Chicago for the Christmas tree lighting and the first night of Christkindlmarket.
Appeals court pauses order restricting immigration agents' use of force
An appeals court in Chicago has paused a judge's injunction restricting federal immigration agents' use of force during Operation Midway Blitz, ruling the judge's order was "overbroad."
Person in custody after woman set on fire on CTA Blue Line train
A person was in custody Tuesday after a woman was set on fire while riding a CTA Blue Line in Chicago's Loop the night before.
A mild symptom was bothering him. Doctors found Stage IV lung cancer.
Ultramarathoner and dad Kevin Humphrey never expected his minor symptoms would be a life-threatening cancer.
Hundreds of National Guard members to leave Portland, Chicago, source says
Last month, about 200 federalized California National Guard soldiers were sent to Portland, and another 200 federalized Texas National Guard soldiers were sent to Chicago.
Only 16 of over 600 detained by ICE in Chicago area have criminal histories
The Trump administration has released the names of more than 600 people detained by immigration agents, and whose arrests might have violated a court order, and only 16 of them have been identified by the federal government as a "high public safety risk" because of their alleged criminal histories.
Protests, arrests erupt outside ICE facility
Protests are growing outside a Broadview, Illinois, ICE facility on Friday. CBS Chicago has more.
Judge finds ICE illegally arrested hundreds
A federal judge has ruled that hundreds of people detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement during "Operation Midway Blitz" in the Chicago area must be released. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Judge orders hundreds detained by ICE in Chicago released over next week
A federal judge has ordered that hundreds of people detained by ICE be released from federal facilities in the next week because their arrests were possibly unlawful and in violation of a federal court order.
Some ICE tactics violate rules, CBS News finds
A CBS News investigation found that some of the tactics used by immigration agents against protesters violated Department of Homeland Security policy. In an interview with CBS News, U.S. Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino denied that his agents' actions were excessive. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the story.
Heavy snow pummels parts of the Midwest
Heavy snow is hitting Chicago and once finished, it could become one of the biggest November snowstorms on record. Parts of Indiana and Wisconsin have also experienced some winter weather.
Shots fired at Border Patrol agents in Little Village, DHS says
A driver fired shots at Customs and Border Patrol agents in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood on Saturday, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Preliminary injunction strictly curbs federal agents' use of force
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction against federal immigration agents' use of force during Operation Midway Blitz, telling lawyers for the Trump administration she found their evidence "simply not credible."
ICE agents detain teacher at Chicago day care
Video shows the moment ICE agents detained a teacher at a Chicago day care center. Officials identified the woman as Diana Galeano, a Colombian national in the U.S. since 2023, seeking asylum. Children, teachers and parents have expressed outrage over the incident.
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Trump says "whole civilization will die tonight" as Iran deadline looms
Iran's regime calls on civilians to shield power plants as Trump threatens "a whole civilization" with destruction if Tehran doesn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
One hospice doctor. One year. $71.7 million worth of Medicare claims.
A CBS News investigation found one Los Angeles County hospice physician's name, Dr. Rajiv Bhuva, on Medicare claims for nearly 2,800 patients across 126 hospices in a single year.
U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson released after kidnapping in Iraq, sources say
American journalist Shelly Kittleson is being released on the condition that she leave Iraq immediately, an Iranian-backed militia in Iraq 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.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche open to serving in job permanently
"It's the greatest honor of a lifetime, and if President Trump chooses to keep me as acting, that's an honor," Blanche said. "If he chooses to nominate me, that's an honor."
Lawsuit challenges DOJ memo finding presidential records law unconstitutional
A pair of organizations filed a lawsuit challenging the Justice Department's determination that a presidential records law is unconstitutional.
Trump warns Iran: "A whole civilization will die tonight" if no deal
President Trump posted on social media that "a whole civilization will die tonight," adding "but I don't want that to happen, but it probably will."
Georgia runoff to decide Marjorie Taylor Greene replacement
Voters in Georgia's 14th Congressional District will choose between Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris.
Oil prices rise, stocks fall ahead of Trump's Tuesday deadline for Iran
"This is a potentially huge market event like no other. It's a known unknown with a clock," one investment adviser said.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche open to serving in job permanently
"It's the greatest honor of a lifetime, and if President Trump chooses to keep me as acting, that's an honor," Blanche said. "If he chooses to nominate me, that's an honor."
Lawmakers call for CFTC crackdown on prediction markets
Prediction market bets on the fate of U.S. service members are "morally corrupt and completely unacceptable," one lawmaker said.
Lawsuit challenges DOJ memo finding presidential records law unconstitutional
A pair of organizations filed a lawsuit challenging the Justice Department's determination that a presidential records law is unconstitutional.
Gas prices could top $5 if Strait of Hormuz stays shut, J.P. Morgan says
Gas prices in the U.S. could near a record high later this month if the Strait of Hormuz remains sealed, energy industry experts warn.
U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson released after kidnapping in Iraq, sources say
American journalist Shelly Kittleson is being released on the condition that she leave Iraq immediately, an Iranian-backed militia in Iraq says.
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Lawmakers call for CFTC crackdown on prediction markets
Prediction market bets on the fate of U.S. service members are "morally corrupt and completely unacceptable," one lawmaker said.
Gas prices could top $5 if Strait of Hormuz stays shut, J.P. Morgan says
Gas prices in the U.S. could near a record high later this month if the Strait of Hormuz remains sealed, energy industry experts warn.
Delta hikes bag check fee by up to $50 as jet fuel prices soar
Delta is the third major U.S. carrier to hike its bag fees, as airlines face surging jet fuel costs and other headwinds from the Iran war.
Oil prices rise, stocks fall ahead of Trump's Tuesday deadline for Iran
"This is a potentially huge market event like no other. It's a known unknown with a clock," one investment adviser said.
Ford recalls nearly 423,000 vehicles over windshield wiper issue
Federal regulators said the windshield wipers could fail, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche open to serving in job permanently
"It's the greatest honor of a lifetime, and if President Trump chooses to keep me as acting, that's an honor," Blanche said. "If he chooses to nominate me, that's an honor."
Lawsuit challenges DOJ memo finding presidential records law unconstitutional
A pair of organizations filed a lawsuit challenging the Justice Department's determination that a presidential records law is unconstitutional.
Bill Gates to appear before House committee investigating Epstein
Bill Gates will appear before the House Oversight Committee as part of the panel's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, according to a source familiar with the plans.
Vance in Hungary expresses optimism Iran will respond before deadline
Vice President JD Vance traveled to Hungary to meet with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Tuesday ahead of Orbán's reelection bid.
Trump warns Iran: "A whole civilization will die tonight" if no deal
President Trump posted on social media that "a whole civilization will die tonight," adding "but I don't want that to happen, but it probably will."
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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.
Social media driving teens toward steroids, extreme body transformations
Behind some of the viral physiques lies a troubling trend: the use of a powerful drug never approved for humans.
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.
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U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson released after kidnapping in Iraq, sources say
American journalist Shelly Kittleson is being released on the condition that she leave Iraq immediately, an Iranian-backed militia in Iraq says.
Kanye West barred from entering U.K. after criticism over antisemitic remarks
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
Family missing for 7 days found alive by U.S. Coast Guard in Pacific
A family of three was found alive by the U.S. Coast Guard, seven days after they went missing on a small boat in the western Pacific Ocean.
Trump warns Iran: "A whole civilization will die tonight" if no deal
President Trump posted on social media that "a whole civilization will die tonight," adding "but I don't want that to happen, but it probably will."
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Trump says "whole civilization will die tonight" as Iran deadline looms
Iran's regime calls on civilians to shield power plants as Trump threatens "a whole civilization" with destruction if Tehran doesn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Kanye West barred from entering U.K. after criticism over antisemitic remarks
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
Extended interview: Mumford & Sons
Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett and Ted Dwane, members of Mumford & Sons, talk to Anthony Mason about their new album, "Prizefighter," moving forward without Winston Marshall in the band and their upcoming tour.
Referees honor "Hoosiers" decades later
The movie "Hoosiers" was released nearly 40 years ago, but its legacy lives on through a group of Indiana referees and a basketball icon in the state. Omar Villafranca reports.
Controversy surrounding the movie "The Drama"
(Spoilers ahead): The new film "The Drama," which stars Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, is stirring controversy and even some criticism over a shocking admission made by Zendaya's character. Nigel Smith, a senior news editor with People, breaks down the big reveal and if he thinks the backlash is warranted.
Universal Music targeted in takeover bid by hedge fund Pershing Square
American hedge fund Pershing Square announced it's offered to buy Universal Music Group in a merger, saying it believed the world's biggest music label was undervalued by stock markets.
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H-1B visa program changes impact global talent
Trump administration changes to the U.S. H-1B visa program have impacted the global talent coming to the U.S. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports from India.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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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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Update on CA hospice care investigation
CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi is seeking answers from a hospice doctor who submitted claims for more than 20 times the number of patients that the average California doctor cares for in a year.
Shooting near Israeli Consulate in Istanbul
Local officials confirmed a shooting near the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
LA's most connected hospice doctor
CBS News is investigating red flags and possible fraud in the hospice industry. A hospice doctor submitted claims for more than 20 times the number of patients the average California doctor cares for in a year. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
Decorated soldier charged with committing 5 war crime murders
Ben Roberts-Smith was awarded the Victoria Cross in 2011, a medal reserved for only the most courageous wartime exploits.
Offset shot at Hard Rock Casino in Florida; Atlanta rapper stable, rep says
Atlanta-born rapper Offset is hospitalized after a shooting at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, just outside Miami, police and his representative say.
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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.
Artemis II crew on path back to Earth after historic trip around the moon
The Artemis II crew flew farther from Earth than any humans in history as they passed over the far side of the moon on Monday night.
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.
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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
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Program shows high schoolers how to be nurses
A hospital in New York is hoping to make a dent in the nationwide nursing shortage with a program that aims to help high schoolers break into the profession. Bradley Blackburn reports.
Vance calls Trump during speech in Hungary
Vice President JD Vance called President Trump on the phone while delivering remarks Tuesday in Hungary. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.
NASA releases new Artemis II moon images
NASA on Tuesday released new, stunning photos taken by the Artemis II crew that show the far side of the moon and an eclipse in space. CBS News space consultant William Harwood has more.
Shawn Harris on his campaign for Congress
Voters in Georgia's 14th Congressional District are heading to the polls Tuesday to decide whether Republican Clay Fuller or Democrat Shawn Harris will replace former GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Harris spoke with CBS News about his campaign.
Recently married soldier's wife faces ousting
A recently married U.S. soldier is fighting his wife's deportation after she was detained inside a Louisiana military base days after their wedding. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.