Chicago is expected to be colder than Mount Everest base camp
It's also set to be colder than the South Pole
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"Empire" actor attacked in possible hate crime
Police in Chicago say an "Empire" cast member was attacked Tuesday by men who yelled racial and homophobic slurs. Fox Television said it's "saddened and outraged" to learn that Jussie Smollett was "viciously attacked."
Polar vortex will make parts of the U.S. colder than South Pole
A dangerous and deadly polar vortex is sweeping the coldest air in a generation into the country's midsection
Arctic blast spreads across the Midwest
Temperatures are expected to reach record lows across the Midwest this week. This comes right after a major blizzard pummeled the region. CBS News correspondent Dean Reynolds and CBSN contributing meteorologist Jeff Berardelli have all the details in this report.
Snow, polar vortex sweeps across Midwest
A dangerous blast of Arctic air is blowing into the central U.S. tonight -- the coldest in a generation. It comes on the heels of a snowstorm that caused accidents across the Midwest. Over the next 48 hours, temperatures in some areas will drop to record-breaking lows. CBS News correspondent Dean Reynolds reports from the Chicago area.
Victims forced to give up Canada Goose coats in spate of robberies
The luxury coats sell for about $500 to $1,200 on the company's website
Federal worker struggling to pay for medical needs of son with autism
If the partial government shutdown doesn't end Tuesday, some 800,000 federal workers will miss another paycheck Friday
Bone-chilling cold follows deadly winter storm
Falling temperatures replaced the weekend's falling snow Monday as bitter cold and gusty winds swept across the eastern U.S.
12-year-old girl dies after snow fort collapses in Illinois
Snow fort collapsed on two girls while families were attending church services outside Chicago
Ex-cop sentenced in Laquan McDonald death
Ex-Chicago officer Jason Van Dyke was sentenced Friday to nearly seven years in the 2014 shooting death of Laquan McDonald.
Black teen's family laments sentence given to white officer
His great uncle said the sentence reduced Laquan McDonald's life to that of "a second-class citizen"
Winter storm leaves slick roads in Midwest as it pushes east
The National Weather Service warned that conditions in the Northeast "could approach blizzard criteria"
Ex-Chicago officer gets nearly 7 years in Laquan McDonald shooting
Jason Van Dyke was convicted in October of second-degree murder and 16 counts of aggravated battery
Chicago cops found not guilty
A judge found three Chicago officers not guilty of lying in their reports to protect the white officer who shot Laquan McDonald. Now some community leaders are calling for protests. Adriana Diaz reports.
Chicago cops acquitted of covering up shooting
Three Chicago police officers were found not guilty of attempting to cover up a fellow officer's 2014 shooting of 15-year-old Laquan McDonald. The judge issued the verdicts Thursday.
Gunman gets 84 years for murdering teen who performed at Obama's inauguration
Micheail Ward, 24, was sentenced in the 2013 shooting of the young honors student
Opioid crisis busts coroner's budget
The opioid epidemic has claimed so many lives in a suburban Chicago county, the coroner says his office is running out of money
Couple’s national park wedding may be canceled due to government shutdown
A couple planning to wed at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park received an e-mail saying their wedding had been canceled
Parents featured in R. Kelly documentary hope for quick action
The famed singer is accused of sexual and physical abuse
Prosecutor's plea in R. Kelly abuse claims
A Chicago prosecutor is asking alleged abuse victims of singer R. Kelly to come forward in the wake of the Lifetime docu-series, "Surviving R. Kelly." The office of the Cook County state's attorney says it has received numerous calls from family members of alleged victims. Multiple women have previously accused the Grammy-winning singer of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. Jericka Duncan reports.
Prosecutor asks for alleged victims of R. Kelly to come forward
"In order to have an investigation ... we have to have victims and witnesses who are willing to come forth with whatever information that they have," Kim Foxx said
Chicago high-rise fire kills 1
A massive fire in a high-rise garage in Chicago left one person dead and four others injured. Flames and black smoke could be seen billowing from the roof of the structure.
Chicago high-rise garage fire kills 1, injures 4
Officials said the adult male who died and the four transported to the hospital were workers on the roof who were trapped by the flames
Chicago man finds his calling out of tragedy
When Antonio Davis was shot 24 years ago in one of Chicago's roughest neighborhoods, it nearly killed him. But Davis overcame his damaging injuries to become a successful painter. He also found love along the way. DeMarco Morgan reports.
Two Chicago police officers killed by train
Police said the officers were investigating a call of shots fired when they were hit by the passing train
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Live Updates: Witkoff, Kushner heading to Pakistan for new Iran peace talks
While the U.S. sends representatives to Islamabad, Israel's fight with Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire.
Justice Department drops probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said that the Federal Reserve's inspector general will investigate cost overruns in project to renovate the central bank's headquarters.
Person in custody in search for missing USF doctoral students
A person is in custody in connection to the disappearance of Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, authorities said.
As U.S. re-arms during ceasefire, long-term concerns about munitions supplies
The Trump administration has sought to project confidence in the U.S. military's munitions stocks after more than a month of war with Iran, but long-term supply questions remain.
DOJ reinstates firing squads, pentobarbital for federal executions
The Justice Department announced Friday it would readopt the death penalty protocols for lethal injection and firing squads.
Melania Trump adds White House-shaped beehive to South Lawn
The new beehive expands existing beekeeping and honey production operations at the White House.
Netanyahu says he was treated for early-stage prostate cancer
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the successful operation for prostate cancer happened 18 months ago and that he is now in "excellent physical condition."
Oklahoma tornado destroys homes, forces Air Force base to close
A powerful tornado in Oklahoma ripped roofs off buildings, destroyed homes, knocked down utility poles and forced an Air Force base to close.
Rob and Michele Reiner's son, Jake, speaks out about his parents' deaths
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
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IEA says Iran war will keep the natural gas market tight for two years
The conflict is expected to crimp global natural gas supplies due to damage to liquefied natural gas facilities in Qatar.
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DOJ reinstates firing squads, pentobarbital for federal executions
The Justice Department announced Friday it would readopt the death penalty protocols for lethal injection and firing squads.
Person in custody in search for missing USF doctoral students
A person is in custody in connection to the disappearance of USF doctoral students Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, authorities said.
Study reveals the college majors that new grads regret the most
One in five recent grads regret their college major, a ZipRecruiter report finds.
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IEA says Iran war will keep the natural gas market tight for two years
The conflict is expected to crimp global natural gas supplies due to damage to liquefied natural gas facilities in Qatar.
Study reveals the college majors that new grads regret the most
One in five recent grads regret their college major, a ZipRecruiter report finds.
Planning a summer flight? Book now before prices surge, airline experts say.
"If you haven't booked for this summer, get busy," Atmosphere Research Group Airline industry analyst Henry Harteveldt told CBS News.
Air travel prices likely to get worse in coming weeks, Chevron CEO says
Travelers could see airline fares rise and fewer flights available in the coming weeks, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Only one Trump "gold card" visa has been approved, Lutnick says
The Trump administration started accepting applications in December for foreigners willing to pay $1 million for the right to live in the U.S.
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DOJ reinstates firing squads, pentobarbital for federal executions
The Justice Department announced Friday it would readopt the death penalty protocols for lethal injection and firing squads.
Melania Trump adds White House-shaped beehive to South Lawn
The new beehive expands existing beekeeping and honey production operations at the White House.
Justice Department drops probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said that the Federal Reserve's inspector general will investigate cost overruns in project to renovate the central bank's headquarters.
As U.S. re-arms during ceasefire, long-term concerns about munitions supplies
The Trump administration has sought to project confidence in the U.S. military's munitions stocks after more than a month of war with Iran, but long-term supply questions remain.
Hegseth says U.S. blockade of Iranian vessels to continue for "as long as it takes"
Hegseth indicated during a Pentagon news conference that the Trump administration is in no hurry to reach a peace deal as the war continues.
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Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
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Netanyahu says he was treated for early-stage prostate cancer
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the successful operation for prostate cancer happened 18 months ago and that he is now in "excellent physical condition."
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Witkoff, Kushner to head to Pakistan for new Iran peace talks
While the U.S. sends representatives to Islamabad, Israel's fight with Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire.
60-foot octopus ruled the seas during age of dinosaurs, fossils show
New analyses of fossilized jaws reveal that massive, kraken-like octopuses once hunted alongside other marine predators.
Hegseth says U.S. blockade of Iranian vessels to continue for "as long as it takes"
Hegseth indicated during a Pentagon news conference that the Trump administration is in no hurry to reach a peace deal as the war continues.
Cartel members linked to notorious drug lord's brother captured in Mexico
The U.S. has offered a reward of $5 million for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Aureliano Guzman Loera, known as "El Guano."
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Rob and Michele Reiner's son, Jake, speaks out about his parents' deaths: "My world, as I knew it, had collapsed"
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Ellen Burstyn reflects on impact of poetry
Ellen Burstyn, known for her Oscar-winning role in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," has spent seven decades in Hollywood, but she tells "CBS Mornings" that poetry has also shaped her life as she discusses her new book "Poetry Says It Better."
"Survivor" castaway on elimination from game
(Spoilers ahead) "CBS Mornings" speaks with the latest eliminated contestant from "Survivor 50" about exiting the game, strategy and transitioning to the jury.
"Giant" explores Roald Dahl scandal
"Giant," which is now on Broadway, dramatizes a real-life scandal that stained the legacy of world-famous children's author Roald Dahl. Anthony Mason spoke to John Lithgow, who stars in the play, and playwright Mark Rosenblatt.
DiCaprio speaks at 2016 Paris Agreement signing
On April 22, 2016, the U.N. held a signing ceremony for the Paris Agreement, an international treaty aimed at curbing climate change, featuring several speakers from various nations, including actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio. Watch his full speech from the event.
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Meta to cut 8,000 jobs as it charges into AI
Meta plans to lay off roughly 10% of its workforce as the technology giant steps up its spending on artificial intelligence.
Victim has "nothing left" as AI fuels a surge in crypto fraud schemes
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
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.
How to dispose of e-waste this Earth Day
Tuesday marks Earth Day, and if you have any unused devices at home, there are green ways to dispose of them. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to discuss.
Meta to track workers' computer use to train AI
Business Insider got a look at an email Meta, the parent company of Facebook, sent to all employees, letting them know that it would start tracking their interactions with their computers to train the company's artificial intelligence. Business Insider tech correspondent Charles Rollet joins to discuss.
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60-foot octopus ruled the seas during age of dinosaurs, fossils show
New analyses of fossilized jaws reveal that massive, kraken-like octopuses once hunted alongside other marine predators.
Mysterious "golden orb" found in deep sea in 2023 is finally identified
Scientists spent over two years identifying a mysterious object found off the coast of Alaska in 2023.
Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
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Polymarket bets linked to Maduro's capture
A U.S. special forces soldier was arrested and charged for allegedly placing bets on Polymarket with information preceding the public announcement of Nicolás Maduro's removal from Venezuela. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Person in custody in search for missing USF doctoral students
A person is in custody in connection to the disappearance of USF doctoral students Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, authorities said.
Probe into bet on Maduro's capture
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke is being investigated for allegedly betting on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's removal from office before the raid was made public. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Cartel members linked to notorious drug lord's brother captured in Mexico
The U.S. has offered a reward of $5 million for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Aureliano Guzman Loera, known as "El Guano."
Police stop man before alleged mass shooting
Florida police say they stopped a mass shooting by arresting a man who was on his way to Jazz Fest in New Orleans with a handgun and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. Cristian Benavides has details.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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White House on more Iran talks in Pakistan
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says Trump advisers Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are headed back to Pakistan for more talks with Iranian officials on a potential peace deal.
Polymarket bets linked to Maduro's capture
A U.S. special forces soldier was arrested and charged for allegedly placing bets on Polymarket with information preceding the public announcement of Nicolás Maduro's removal from Venezuela. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Ben Sasse | Sunday on 60 Minutes
At 54, former Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse is dying of pancreatic cancer. In a conversation with Scott Pelley, he shares his message on faith, family, AI, and a divided nation. Sunday on 60 Minutes.
White House DOJ dropping Jerome Powell probe
The Justice Department announced Friday that it would be dropping an investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports.
Hegseth on Iran: "Not anxious for a deal"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine briefed reporters on Friday about U.S. military operations in the Middle East, including a blockade near the Strait of Hormuz targeting vessels linked to Iran. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Elliot Ackerman have more.