Woman dead after repeatedly rammed into tree by vehicle
24-year-old driver has been arrested and charges are pending, authorities said
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An 18-year old Chicago woman is dead after allegedly being rammed into a tree multiple times by an SUV. A suspect is in custody. CBS Chicago's Sandra Torres has more.
Inmate shot, killed after taking nurse hostage at hospital
Witnesses describe the scene inside as "chaotic" after the inmate snatched a corrections' officer's gun
10 shot, 2 killed in suspected gang attack on mourners
Police say attack in Chicago appears to have been retaliation for an earlier fatal shooting
4 dead after car collides with city bus
Bernard "Bee" Chatman, 27, and three female passengers were killed in the accident on Chicago's west side
2 Chicago cops shot after 2 vehicles pull up next to their car
Police say the gunfire broke out in high crime area of city’s South Side
2 officers shot in Chicago, manhunt for suspects underway
Incident occurred around 9:15 p.m. on Chicago's South Side -- an area known for high crime in the city
Woman paralyzed by airport accident sues city
750-pound shelter fell on Tierney Darden during a 2015 storm at Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Report: Chicago shootings hit grim milestone
Nearly nine people have been shot a day, on average, according to a Chicago newspaper’s data
Add a dead rabbit to United Airlines' long list of PR woes
Breeder who put 3-foot-long bunny on flight to Chicago from London says he was "fit as a fiddle" when he left
Mural of Michelle Obama stirs debate
Ethiopian art student Gelila Mesfin says she created the image and posted it online in tribute to the former first lady and Chicago native
Obama meets with at-risk youth in return to Chicago
The former president will give his first major post-presidency speech on Monday to young community leaders and organizers at the University of Chicago
College student killed while volunteering at track competition
A hammer struck Ethan Roser, a 19-year-old student at Wheaton College, during a competition on Saturday
Obama set to make post-presidency appearance in Chicago
The 44th president will participate in a conversation about community organizing and civic engagement on Monday at the University of Chicago
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The shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Tuesday sparked a night of violence; a role-playing exercise used by police outside of Chicago is earning praise for its attempts to mend wounds within the community
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from August 8, 2013
Firefighters are burning brush to create larger containment lines in an effort to stop a wildfire in Southern California. The fire has burned 10,000 acres since it broke out Wednesday; and after the Boston Marathon bombing, demand has increased for bomb-sniffing dogs. The Pentagon spent six years and $19 billion researching high-tech bomb-detection systems, but it concluded the best detector is still a dog.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from September 20, 2013
While the Southwest Side neighborhood has been under siege from heavily armed gangs for years, Chicago's rate of gun violence is down 23 percent this year; and, As part of our continuing series "On the Road," Steve Hartman meets an 81-year-old salesman who's been in business for over six decades selling one simple product that everyone needs.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from September 21, 2013
More than three dozen people were killed in an upscale mall in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi when a group of men armed with automatic weapons stormed the shopping center. Somalia-based militant group al Shabab, an al Qaeda affiliate, has claimed responsibility; and, several players for the football team in Lyons, Colo., lost their homes when floods consumed their town. They continue to practice and play.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from August 14, 2013
Egyptian military forces opened fire on supporters of ousted president Mohammed Morsi on Wednesday, killing hundreds nationwide; and, it took a wealthy Chinese man six years to build a rooftop villa and "mountain-scape" on top of a Beijing high-rise.
Family argument over who would walk dog ends in death
A 22-year-old man and his 43-year-old father were in a verbal altercation when they shot each other, according to police
Recipe: Chinese spare ribs
"Top Chef" champ Stephanie Izard recently opened a third restaurant, which boasts an extensive menu of Chinese-inspired dishes, including this one
Who are the very rich men running for governor of Illinois?
One of Bobby Kennedy's sons is running for the seat
City elects convicted felon as mayor
Roger Agpawa won election as mayor of Markham, Illinois, despite being unable to hold office under Illinois law
Chicago mayor: No high school diploma without acceptance letter
New proposal would require high school students to show an acceptance letter in order to graduate
Facebook Live sexual assault victim threatened with dog: prosecutor
A 15-year-old and a 14-year-old allegedly told the victim she could “have sex the easy way or the hard way"
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Patrick Clancy opens up about grief, his children and moving forward
In the first interview since his ex-wife's murder trial, Patrick Clancy describes what happened at home before his children were killed and how he handled his grief in the aftermath.
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Iran warns new U.S. assault would see it expand "geography of the war"
As President Trump touts a looming decision on his next move in the war, Tehran says any "new aggression" would be met with different weapons in new places.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue to restore White House access
The three news organizations, which were banned from White House grounds by President Trump, are arguing that the ban is unconstitutional.
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JB Pritzker reveals he's lost 80 pounds with GLP-1s, asked about possible 2028 run
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, dies at 27
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
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Bill Gates says Trump's AI views point to societal blind spot
"Most of society is still not aware of how quickly it's moving," Gates said of the latest advances in artificial intelligence.
ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas
Officials said the man was shot at least once in the torso and was in serious but stable condition.
Police officer wounded in shooting near synagogue on Yom Kippur
Police have not said what led to the shooting or whether the synagogue or Jewish community was targeted.
Data center developers want to make it hard to track them: elected official
Data center construction is booming, with many more planned for rural America. But there's also growing tension between economic development and community pushback.
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Bill Gates says Trump's AI views point to societal blind spot
"Most of society is still not aware of how quickly it's moving," Gates said of the latest advances in artificial intelligence.
Converse pulls sneaker ad after critics say it uses racist imagery
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Iran's early attacks on Bahrain caught Navy families and sailors by surprise
The scale and duration of Iran's response appeared to take the U.S. goverenment by surprise, three sources who were in Bahrain at the time told CBS News, in part because families hadn't yet been required to evacuate.
Hunter fatally shoots woman he mistook for a deer, police say
A man shot and killed a woman in Delaware last week, after he mistook her for a deer, police said.
Her son was dying, but his rare cancer made it difficult to get the right drug
As knowledge about genetics advances, some doctors say cancers should be defined by their mutations, not the tissues where they manifest.
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Bill Gates says Trump's AI views point to societal blind spot
"Most of society is still not aware of how quickly it's moving," Gates said of the latest advances in artificial intelligence.
Converse pulls sneaker ad after critics say it uses racist imagery
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Nvidia's Jensen Huang rejects AI extinction fear as "doomsday narratives"
Predictions that AI could destroy humanity in a few years are irresponsible and not based on science, Nvidia's co-founder told CBS News.
Nvidia CEO calls for AI to be developed "as fast as we can"
The CEO of the world's largest chipmaker told CBS News that tech companies should proceed with artificial intelligence development despite recent warnings from worried industry leaders that there may be a need to pull back.
Mortgage rates are nearing 7%. One house hunter says he's "despondent."
"It seems like we're trying to climb out of a hole somebody else is digging," said one frustrated house hunter as homeownership costs rise.
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JB Pritzker reveals GLP-1 use, pressed on possible presidential run
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
Iran's early attacks on Bahrain caught Navy families and sailors by surprise
The scale and duration of Iran's response appeared to take the U.S. goverenment by surprise, three sources who were in Bahrain at the time told CBS News, in part because families hadn't yet been required to evacuate.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue to restore White House access
The three news organizations, which were banned from White House grounds by President Trump, are arguing that the ban is unconstitutional.
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Iran warns new U.S. assault would see it expand "geography of the war"
As President Trump touts a looming decision on his next move in the war, Tehran says any "new aggression" would be met with different weapons in new places.
Cassidy: Trump needs to be "radically honest" on vaccines amid measles outbreak
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana urged the president to be "radically honest" when he's speaking about vaccines, as the U.S. this year has recorded the most measles cases in more than three decades.
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JB Pritzker reveals GLP-1 use, pressed on possible presidential run
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
Her son was dying, but his rare cancer made it difficult to get the right drug
As knowledge about genetics advances, some doctors say cancers should be defined by their mutations, not the tissues where they manifest.
Her postpartum symptoms wouldn't go away. A brain tumor was to blame.
Lisa Fasone's first pregnancy went smoothly. Then a rare health condition put her dreams of a second child on hold.
RFK Jr. tells anti-vaccine activists they have a "friend in the White House"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at a conference hosted by an organization he once led that has promoted doubts about vaccines.
Twins conjoined at the head are separated in 25-hour surgery
The twins were born in Ethiopia with a rare condition that left them joined at the head. Doctors spent a year planning a separation surgery.
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After 9 women murdered, police link 1 death to possible love triangle
The discovery of the nine bodies has fueled fear and anger, as authorities investigate whether a serial killer or killers were responsible.
Iran's early attacks on Bahrain caught Navy families and sailors by surprise
The scale and duration of Iran's response appeared to take the U.S. goverenment by surprise, three sources who were in Bahrain at the time told CBS News, in part because families hadn't yet been required to evacuate.
Italy's Meloni plans to limit foreign student numbers, ban face coverings in schools
Meloni said the government would bring the proposed legislation to the Council of Ministers, after which it would require parliamentary approval to become law.
Police officer wounded in shooting near synagogue on Yom Kippur
Police have not said what led to the shooting or whether the synagogue or Jewish community was targeted.
10 lions found dead in suspected poisoning at wildlife reserve
An investigation is underway to establish the definitive cause of the deaths inside the area where wildlife including lions, elephants and black rhinos live.
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Converse pulls sneaker ad after critics say it uses racist imagery
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
"Survivor" host Jeff Probst on 51st season
"Survivor" host Jeff Probst sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss the show's upcoming 51st season, which features some new twists and turns.
Ed Sheeran does first concert since backlash
Ed Sheeran performed alone at his first concert since Macklemore was dropped from the tour for his pro-Palestinian comments onstage, resulting in Sheeran's other openers leaving as well. Sheeran told fans he "never wanted to be an activist musician" amid the controversy. Vlad Duthiers has the latest.
Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, dies at 27
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
Star Trek tech catches up with present day
This month marks 60 years since the first episode of Star Trek aired on TV, and Dave Malkoff shows how all these years later, the future is now.
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New poll shows worries about AI harm
Recent polling data shows that a large portion of Americans believe AI models could be used by other countries to harm humans. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto breaks down the numbers.
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Bill Gates says Trump's AI views point to societal blind spot
"Most of society is still not aware of how quickly it's moving," Gates said of the latest advances in artificial intelligence.
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.
Bill Gates on new AI coalition, tech safety
Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and the Gates Foundation, sits down with "CBS Mornings" to announce a new coalition for addressing global access to AI and the ongoing debate around tech safety.
Rancher says data centers threaten livelihood
Norah O'Donnell spoke with a Texas cattle rancher for "60 Minutes" who says development of AI data centers threatens his livelihood, and may impact how he votes in the next election.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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After 9 women murdered, police link 1 death to possible love triangle
The discovery of the nine bodies has fueled fear and anger, as authorities investigate whether a serial killer or killers were responsible.
Another shooting involving an ICE agent
A federal immigration agent shot a Venezuelan migrant in Austin, Texas, officials say. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
Criminologists on Patrick Clancy interview
Meghan Sacks and Amy Shlosberg, criminologists and professors of criminology at Fairleigh Dickinson University, join "CBS Mornings" to break down Patrick Clancy's "60 Minutes" interview.
ICE agent shoots Venezuelan man in Texas
A Venezuelan man was shot in Austin, Texas, by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent on Sunday, officials say. 28-year-old Wilber Rafael Garces Perez was working for DoorDash at the time of the shooting, his lawyer said. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
Patrick Clancy on testifying at murder trial
Patrick Clancy says he suffered a "massive, traumatic" panic attack on the second day of his testimony during Lindsay Clancy's murder trial. "60 Minutes" correspondent Ross Douthat joins CBS News Mornings with more on his conversations with Clancy.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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Houthi rebels in Yemen expand attacks
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen say they launched attacks against Saudi Arabia amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. CBS News' Holly Williams has more.
New poll shows worries about AI harm
Recent polling data shows that a large portion of Americans believe AI models could be used by other countries to harm humans. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto breaks down the numbers.
No TV pool will cover Trump today
There will be no television pool coverage of President Trump on Monday after he banned three major news outlets from the White House. CBS News' Nanc Cordes explains.
Key French diplomat on impact of Iran war
Éléonore Caroit, France's delegate minister to the minister for Europe and foreign affairs, joins CBS News with more on French priorities ahead of the United Nations General Assembly and as the war in Iran continues to impact U.S. allies.
Moscow slammed by Ukrainian drones
1,000 Ukrainian drones targeted Russia in what Moscow's mayor called the "largest ever" attack on the Russian capital. CBS News' Aidan Stretch reports.