Chicago officer killed
A veteran police officer in Chicago was shot and killed Tuesday, when he joined officers trying to apprehend a fleeing suspect. Cmdr. Paul Bauer, 53, was a 31-year veteran of the force.
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Midwest snow shuts down schools
Chicago got its first big snowfall of the season, resulting in slippery roads and canceled flights. CBS News correspondent Dean Reynolds takes a close look at the conditions.
Grandma uses chess to end gun violence
A Chicago grandma is trying to reduce gun violence by introducing neighborhood children to chess. Adriana Diaz tells us more about this game changer.
Grandmother helps the community
When Raydell Lacey lost her 19-year-old grandson to gun violence two years ago, she vowed to take action. Now, CBS News correspondent Adrianna Diaz is seeing how she's impacting the community.
Chicago cop in bar fight
Chicago police officer Robert Rialmo has been on desk duty since fatally shooting Quintonio LeGrier and Bettie Jones in 2015. Rialmo has been charged with battery and theft after punching a man and allegedly stealing his jacket during a bar fight captured on video. Dana Kozlov of CBS station WBBM-TV reports.
Greyhound bus chase
A man is in custody after he allegedly made threats aboard a Greyhound bus traveling from Milwaukee to Chicago Friday night. Police stopped the bus by flattening its tires with spikes spread across I-94 at the Illinois border. About 40 passengers were on board the bus.
Education Secretary says he expects schools to open in fall
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona is pushing for all schools to return to in-person learning by September. Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Stacy Davis Gates joins CBSN to discuss the Biden administration's timeline for schools to reopen, if teachers are getting vaccinated quickly enough to make that timeline possible and the future of remote learning.
Group empowers Chicago teens
Chicago is one of the most segregated cities in America, but the initiative My Block, My Hood, My City is bridging that divide by empowering teens to explore the world beyond their immediate neighborhoods. Adriana Diaz reports.
What’s driving the violence?
Chicago Violence Reduction Strategy's Chris Mallette explains some of the issues that have contributed to Chicago’s recent uptick in violence.
Glimmers of hope in Chicago
Commander Kenneth Johnson recalls an interaction with a young boy in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood and how it gave him hope.
Arctic air blast
There are wind chill advisories and warnings Saturday night from Georgia to Maine. Saturday, New York City airports tied and broke single-digit record lows -- not factoring in the wind. Chicago recorded 12 straight days below 20 degrees. Coastal communities like Duxbury, Mass. -- which flooded during Thursday's Nor'easter-- are locked in a deep freeze. Before the thaw, it's going to get worse, with temperatures bottoming out overnight. CBS News' Brook Silva Braga reports.
Frigid temps in Midwest
Anyone outdoors faced polar gusts blowing across the Northern Tier and deep into the Midwest. Wind chills were nothing to sneeze at. Dean Reynolds has the story in Chicago.
Ford misconduct allegations
Allegations of sexual harassment have toppled powerful people from Hollywood to Capitol Hill this year, but a new investigation by the New York Times gives voice to blue-collar workers. The article explores decades of sexual misconduct at two Ford auto plants in Chicago. CBS News contributor and New York Times reporter Jodi Kantor joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the kind of alleged behavior women there endured for years, the systems that enable harassment and Ford's response to the allegations.
Chance the Rapper surprises students
Chance the Rapper shocked Chicago 5th graders when he crashed their computer coding class -- but that wasn't the only surprise he had for the school.
Vets find peace in gardening
Some Chicago-area vets are proving nature truly is good for the soul. They're benefiting from a unique program inside a botanic garden where tending to a plant also helps them tend to the lingering wounds of war. Adriana Diaz reports.
Obama reports for jury duty
A crowd gathered hoping to catch a glimpse of former President Barack Obama as he walked through court in his hometown of Chicago. Adriana Diaz reports.
Obama on jury duty
Even former presidents have to show up when they're called for jury duty, and on Wednesday, former President Obama showed fellow Chicagoans the importance of this civic responsibility.
Plane damaged mid-air
Delta Air Lines says a charter flight carrying the Oklahoma City Thunder from Minneapolis to Chicago apparently encountered a bird early Saturday when it was landing, causing damage that prompted some players to post photos on social media showing the caved-in nose of the plane.
The Dish: Chef Paul Kahan
For renowned Chicago chef Paul Kahan, food was a family business. His father owned both a deli and a salmon smokehouse in the city's West Loop neighborhood. After college, Kahan became a line cook and then a sous-chef, before joining with a business partner to open his first restaurant, Blackbird. A string of successes followed.
Living Stronger on the water
Recovery on Water is a rowing group for Chicago women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and have taken up the sport to improve their lives. Dean Reynolds reports.
Man falls to his death
The man was taking photographs without permission at LondonHouse Chicago when he fell to his death from a 20th-floor wall and struck a sixth-floor rooftop. CBS Chicago's Jim Williams reports.
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At a popular cafeteria on Chicago's predominantly black South Side, President Trump's words were still reverberating Monday afternoon; It was 60 years ago Monday that nine African American children entered an all-white high school in Little Rock -- after the Supreme Court declared separate schools for blacks and whites unconstitutional.
Response to Trump's NFL criticism
At a popular cafeteria on Chicago's predominantly black South Side, President Trump's words were still reverberating Monday afternoon. It did not escape one woman's attention that Mr. Trump trained his scorn on the NFL and NBA, whose rosters are predominantly African American. Dean Reynolds has more.
Kenneka Jenkins case
The hotel where 19-year-old Kenneka Jenkins was found dead in a freezer says it can't release surveillance video of her walking into the freezer because it doesn't exist. Clips released last week showed Jenkins wandering through the hotel in suburban Chicago by herself. CBS Chicago has the story.
Hotel freezer death
A suburban Chicago hotel has released 36 hours of surveillance video to advocates of Kenneka Jenkins, 19, who died in the hotel's freezer. Protesters have been demanding answers from the investigation into the woman's mysterious death. Audrina Bigos of CBS station WBBM-TV reports.
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz will be "completely closed" if Trump delivers on threats
President Trump's threat came after CENTCOM's commander said that Iran's ability to threaten the Strait of Hormuz had been "degraded."
The company reviving the U.S. rare earth industry, from mine to magnet
The Trump administration brokered an unusual deal with a U.S. mining, refining and magnet company as part of a plan to diminish America's reliance on China for rare earths.
Poll: Most say Iran war not going well, but don't want regime left in power
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
Trump says ICE agents will assist TSA at airports as delays worsen
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
Senate advances Markwayne Mullin's nomination for DHS secretary
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
U.S. importing Korean shipbuilding techniques to save floundering industry
The Trump administration has called the floundering American shipbuilding industry an economic and national security crisis. Getting help from overseas may be one way to save the domestic industry.
Officials scramble to carry out Trump's directive on ICE agents at airports
President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.
Trump administration says it is ready to deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia
The Trump administration has asked a federal judge to dissolve her order preventing ICE from deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia.
More than 230 rescued amid Hawaii flooding, thousands without power
Raging waters lifted homes and cars and prompted evacuation orders for 5,500 people north of Honolulu, though they were later lifted.
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Savannah Guthrie renews plea for clues in mother's disappearance
"Today Show" co-host Savannah Guthrie is renewing pleas to residents of Tucson, Arizona, to jog their memories in the hopes of sparking new leads in the disappearance of her mother, Nancy.
Officials scramble to carry out Trump's directive on ICE agents at airports
President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte join Margaret Brennan.
Waltz: "Never take anything off the table" on U.S. hitting Iran plants
Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said "we are seeing our allies come around as they should," as Iran threatens shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Fentanyl found inside Barbies sold at Missouri discount store, police say
Police found that five Barbie packages containing fentanyl were sold. They have all been recovered.
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Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
CBS News Radio to shut down after nearly a century of broadcasting
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Getting ready to fly? Here are 3 ways to track TSA wait times.
Security lines are stretching up to 2 hours at some airports amid TSA staffing shortages. Here's how to check wait times before you leave.
Are the Trump administration's efforts to lower oil and gas prices working?
With gas closing in on $4 a gallon, the Trump administration is pulling multiple levers to tame energy prices. The results have been mixed.
Nearly 90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen recalled across the U.S.
A pharmaceutical company issued the recall after receiving complaints of "gel-like mass and black particles" in the product, the FDA said.
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Officials scramble to carry out Trump's directive on ICE agents at airports
President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte join Margaret Brennan.
Waltz: "Never take anything off the table" on U.S. hitting Iran plants
Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said "we are seeing our allies come around as they should," as Iran threatens shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Senate advances Markwayne Mullin's nomination for DHS secretary
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Transcript: U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Mike Waltz, U.S. ambassador to the U.N., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 22, 2026.
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More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Complex procedure saves officer with chest pain, heart condition
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
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Cuba begins to restore electricity after nationwide power grid collapse
Cuba has begun restarting its power grid after another nationwide blackout left millions without electricity.
Transcript: U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Mike Waltz, U.S. ambassador to the U.N., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 22, 2026.
Transcript: Rep. Jason Crow on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jason Crow, Democrat of Colorado, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 22, 2026.
Transcript: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 22, 2026.
Poll: Most say Iran war not going well, but don't want regime left in power
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
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Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
In 2005, the "Friends" star played Valerine Cherish, a washed-up sitcom actress, in the HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback.
Extended interview: Lisa Kudrow
In this web exclusive, Emmy-winning actress Lisa Kudrow talks with Tracy Smith about "Friends," and her HBO show "The Comeback."
Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
"Friends" star Lisa Kudrow played a washed-up sitcom actress, Valerie Cherish, in the 2005 HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and then returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback for a third season. Kudrow talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her love for playing Phoebe Buffay; her aptitude for "cringe comedy"; and how she found solace following the death of "Friends" castmate Matthew Perry.
Chef Ruthie Rogers on the comforts of food and conversation
The River Cafe in London has had a Michelin star since the late 1990s, thanks to co-founder, owner, acclaimed chef and podcaster Ruthie Rogers, whose new book, "Table 4 at the River Cafe," celebrates conversations and comfort food.
Chef Ruthie Rogers: Food and conversation
The River Cafe in London has had a Michelin star since the late 1990s, thanks to co-founder, owner and acclaimed chef Ruthie Rogers. Seth Doane talks with the American-born Rogers about her fabled Italian restaurant, her new book, "Table 4 at the River Cafe," and her podcast, all of which celebrate the connections brought about by conversations and comfort food.
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How iNaturalist app users have fun while aiding science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss - and, as Martha Stewart discovers, it's fun!
How a fun nature app aids science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
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.
Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
White House unveils AI framework for Congress
The White House unveiled a national framework for how it wants Congress to address concerns about artificial intelligence. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss the outline and AI concerns.
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How a fun nature app aids science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
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Fentanyl found inside Barbies sold at Missouri discount store, police say
Police found that five Barbie packages containing fentanyl were sold. They have all been recovered.
Couple on unusual activity at neighbor's home: "I think they finally killed him"
When Gary Herbst, described by his Minnesota neighbors as confrontational, disappeared on July 8, 2013, it appeared he walked out on his wife and teenage son. Years later, a startling discovery would confirm what neighbors thought they might have witnessed.
Wife of Joseph Duggar charged with child endangerment after his arrest
Kendra Duggar was charged with multiple misdemeanors a day after husband Joseph Duggar's arrest.
5 more defendants plead guilty in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme
Five people who were charged in connection to the Feeding Our Future scheme pleaded guilty to wire fraud this week.
See police bodycam video of Justin Timberlake's DWI arrest on Long Island
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
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Artemis II back on launch pad for moon mission
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
Possible meteorite crashes into Houston area home, officials say
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Eileen Collins on breaking barriers in space
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
Repaired moon rocket heads back to launch pad for April 1 liftoff
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
Video shows meteor streaking across the sky
A meteoroid was spotted streaking across the sky in 10 states. In some areas, there was also a loud boom, similar to an explosion. NASA says the meteor, which was traveling 45,000 mph in the sky, fragmented - causing the bright fireball and loud boom.
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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
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Artemis II back on launch pad for moon mission
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
Energy crisis in Asia due to Iran war
Thousands of miles from the Middle East, the Iran war has triggered a crisis in Asia with energy shortages hitting almost every country on the continent, all dependent on the Persian Gulf for supply. Anna Coren reports.
Hawaii hit with worst flooding in 20 years
Hawaii is under a flood watch after weeks of heavy rain triggered the worst flooding there in 20 years. Carter Evans reports and Andrew Kozak has a look at the national forecast.
Heavy damage in Israel from latest Iran strikes
Iranian ballistic missiles struck Israel overnight, inflicting damage on a scale not seen there since the beginning of the war. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Lawmakers still far apart on DHS funding
The Senate was in session Sunday but there is no end in sight to the partial shutdown fight, or the blame game, with Democrats and Republicans still far apart on a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Cristian Benavides reports.