Police: NY toddler dies after assault by caretaker
Authorities say 1-year-old was left in the care of 22-year-old Dakota Miller and sustained an unspecified injury
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Kansas councilman, wife, accused of child abuse
Jonathan and Allison Schumm are accused of abusing five of their 16 children, 12 of whom are adopted
Jail time for Mich. mom of boy, 12, who killed child
Lawyers for boy who killed 9-year-old on a playground contend the 12-year-old was the victim of years of mental abuse
Man gets life in prison for murder of NFL star's son
Joseph Patterson was convicted in beating death of 2-year-old son of Minnesota Vikings' Adrian Peterson
Court rules on whether Jerry Sandusky can get his pension back
Former Penn State assistant football coach lost his pension when he was sentenced in child sex abuse case
"Baby Grace" death now charged as homicide
The mother who said she lost her child in a South Carolina creek reportedly told an officer she was "trying to find God" when she went into the water with the baby
"Spotlight": Uncovering the church's sex abuse scandal
David Edelstein says a new film about reporters taking on the Catholic Church is more horrifying than any horror movie
Parents arrested in death of 9-day-old son
Baltimore police say parents are charged with child abuse, and murder after baby was found unresponsive
Police: Mother of slain Fla. baby did not stop abuse
Mother and father of 9-week-old Chance Walsh are both charged with first-degree murder
Cops: Woman staged videos to hide her 5-year-old's injuries
Connecticut police analyze woman's cellphone and find apparent outtakes of videos staged to make it look like girl hurt herself
Emotional abuse as harmful to kids as violence, neglect
A new study finds that different types of child abuse can have similar, long-lasting consequences
Cops: Daycare owner attacked while protecting kids
Authorities say Montana father of three small children, who lacks legal custody, beat up woman who wouldn't give him the kids
Pediatricians told to look closely at bones for child abuse signs
Daily health headlines: New advice for pediatricians to spot child abuse, and more top health stories
Number of Penn State abuse victims more than doubles
The university reached a nearly $60 million settlement with 26 victims
Cops: Boy, 12, says Fla. teacher held him captive
The Citrus County Sheriff's Office says this is one of the worst cases of child abuse it has seen
Police: Conn. man left toddler son in car overnight
A Connecticut man has been charged for allegedly leaving his 3-year-old son in his car overnight, after falling asleep while intoxicated
Grand jury indicts mother in death of child found in swing
A Maryland woman who was found pushing her dead son in a playground swing earlier this year has been indicted and charged with manslaughter and child abuse
Ex-NJ mayor sentenced in child sex abuse case
Former Marlboro Township mayor admitted to sexually abusing a girl over three years while awaiting sentencing on federal tax and bribery charges
Day care apologizes for children's "Fight Club"
Workers at the New Jersey facility charged with child abuse after it was discovered that they instigated scuffles among the children
Prosecutors: 2 day care center workers instigated fights
Prosecutors say two women provoked fights among children ages 4 to 6 at the New Jersey day care where they worked
Dad attacks man at sentencing for daughter's slaying
A Detroit father punched a man being sentenced for the beating death of his 3-year-old daughter
Silence for ex-Vatican diplomat at his funeral
Jozef Wesolowski went on trial in a Holy See courtroom not long before he died on child sexual abuse charges
N.M. launching probe after hiring of school official facing child sex charges
Albuquerque Public Schools superintendent faces heat for hiring high-level administrator who faces 6 felony counts of sexual assault on a child
Mom goes to jail for pulling girl's hair so hard she bled internally
The Pennsylvania mother of the 6-year-old girl may face up to two years in jail
Welfare workers visited home before toddler's death
State child welfare workers visited the Massachusetts foster home of a 2-year-old girl three days before she was found unresponsive
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U.S., Iran have agreed to broad principles of deal, Trump official says
There is broad commitment on the principles of a deal, a senior Trump administration official said, and the administration feels positive about where things stand.
Iran agrees in principle to dispose of highly-enriched uranium, official says
But a deal to end the Iran war likely will not be signed this weekend, a senior Trump administration official said.
Gunman killed after opening fire on Secret Service checkpoint outside White House
A bystander was also wounded, but no Secret Service officers were injured, officials said. President Trump was in the White House at the time of the incident.
Video shows infant being rescued from car trapped in Texas floodwaters
First responders rescued an infant from a car that became trapped in floodwaters in southern Texas on Saturday, video shows.
Douglas McCain, the eldest son of Sen. John McCain, dies at 66
Douglas McCain, the eldest son of the late Sen. John McCain, has died, his family announced. He was 66.
Newsom declares state of emergency for California chemical leak as officials seek solutions
Southern California officials are desperately searching for a safe resolution to a leaking toxic chemical tank at an aerospace facility.
24 killed, dozens more injured in suicide bombing in Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called the attack a "cowardly act of terrorism" on social media.
Second Ebola treatment center set on fire in epicenter of disease's outbreak
Angry residents of a town at the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo attacked and burned a tent that was part of a health center where people are being treated for the virus.
Why Kouri Richins jurors decided Utah mom was a killer
At Kouri Richins' sentencing for the murder of Eric Richins, her husband and father of their three sons, she declared her innocence to the court and to her children. But for jurors on the case, the evidence told a different story.
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Video shows infant being rescued from car trapped in Texas floodwaters
First responders rescued an infant from a car that became trapped in floodwaters in southern Texas on Saturday, video shows.
Celebrating most prestigious, and junkers, of automobile world
In California, the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is widely considered the most prestigious car show in the world. But just a few miles away, the Concours d'Lemons celebrates the junkers of the automotive world.
Douglas McCain, the eldest son of Sen. John McCain, dies at 66
Douglas McCain, the eldest son of the late Sen. John McCain, has died, his family announced. He was 66.
Recipe: Lavender and lemon poppy seed cake from "Cake Picnic"
Elisa Sunga shares how to make lavender and lemon poppy seed cake in her cookbook, "Cake Picnic: Recipes for the Love of Cake & Friends."
Iran moving World Cup training base from U.S. to Mexico
Iran had been scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona, but it will now move its training base to Tijuana, Mexico, just south of San Diego.
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AI is driving more job cuts and weighing on hiring, economists say
Economists say AI is reshaping the U.S. labor market by suppressing hiring even as overall job losses remain limited.
House lawmakers launch insider trading probe into Kalshi and Polymarket
Rep. James Comer is requesting information from Kalshi and Polymarket on how the prediction markets guard against insider trading.
Kevin Warsh sworn in as new Fed chair, replacing Powell
Kevin Warsh has vowed to preserve the Fed's independence over monetary policy, telling lawmakers he will never "predetermine" interest rates at the president's request.
This factor may determine whether you get rich. You don't control it.
Landing a good-paying job may not be enough to buy a home. A new study finds family wealth plays an outsized role in who becomes a homeowner.
Why Google's Gemini Spark AI agent could be a game changer
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
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Transcript: Kevin Hassett on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Kevin Hassett, director of the White House National Economic Council, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.
Transcript: Dr. Deborah Birx on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Dr. Deborah Birx that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.
Transcript: Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Mike Lawler on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Reps. Josh Gottheimer, Democrat of Maine, and Mike Lawler, Republican of New York, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.
Iran agrees in principle to dispose of highly-enriched uranium, official says
But a deal to end the Iran war likely will not be signed this weekend, a senior Trump administration official said.
Transcript: Lt. Col. William Swenson (Ret.) and Command Sergeant Major Matthew Williams (Ret.) on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with retired Lt. Col. William Swenson and retired Command Sergeant Major Matthew Williams (Ret.) that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.
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Second Ebola treatment center set on fire in epicenter of disease's outbreak
Angry residents of a town at the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo attacked and burned a tent that was part of a health center where people are being treated for the virus.
The latest details on the Ebola outbreak
Officials have increased the number of countries in Africa at risk for Ebola from three to 10. A third entry point is open for Americans traveling from certain high-risk countries back into the U.S. Holly Williams reports.
What to know about California chemical tank set to explode or leak
The tank at GKN Aerospace is estimated to contain 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a volatile chemical used to produce plastics.
Ebola kills 3 Red Cross workers in the Congo, organization says
The three workers, who fell ill in March and died in May, were "among the first known victims of the outbreak," the Red Cross said.
Teen's mystery illness solved: "It took 18 years to get an answer"
Lucia Adarve had a long list of symptoms that no one could diagnose. Her mother Lisa was determined to find an answer.
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Transcript: Kevin Hassett on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Kevin Hassett, director of the White House National Economic Council, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.
Transcript: Dr. Deborah Birx on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Dr. Deborah Birx that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.
Inside Iran's online propaganda war
An online propaganda war is currently being waged between the United States and Iran, and global reaction suggests the Iranians are beating the Americans at their own game.
Transcript: Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Mike Lawler on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Reps. Josh Gottheimer, Democrat of Maine, and Mike Lawler, Republican of New York, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.
Iran agrees in principle to dispose of highly-enriched uranium, official says
But a deal to end the Iran war likely will not be signed this weekend, a senior Trump administration official said.
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5/24: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Concours d'LeMons, Iranian propaganda, Patti LaBelle.
John McWhorter on being "strange," Fats Waller's lost Broadway musical
John McWhorter talks about his book, "Losing the Race: Self-Sabotage in Black America," published in 2000, along with one of his latest projects.
Ryan Bingham reflects on his music, TV career
Ryan Bingham's career spans decades and genres. He went from a 2009 awards season sweep with "The Weary Kind (Theme from Crazy Heart)" to starring as Walker in "Yellowstone." Bingham sat down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to reflect on his work and to discuss his latest project, "They Call Us The Lucky Ones," which he created in collaboration with The Texas Gentlemen.
Lamorne Morris steps into the Marvel universe
Lamorne Morris sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his career as he steps into the Marvel universe with Nicholas Cage for "Spider-Noir."
Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen perform "Relevance"
Ryan Bingham is an Oscar, Grammy, Golden Globe and Critics' Choice award-winning singer-songwriter who also played Walker in "Yellowstone." For his first album in seven years, Bingham teamed up with The Texas Gentlemen to create "They Call Us The Lucky Ones." Here's Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen performing "Relevance."
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CBS News poll finds most doubt government will ensure AI used appropriately
Amid concern about AI taking jobs, people see a range of motives by AI companies.
Ring founder on the Fire Watch feature
As thousands evacuate their homes in Southern California to flee the Sandy Fire, Ring doorbell and security cameras are helping residents and emergency crews stay informed and stay safe. Ring founder Jamie Siminoff joins CBS News to discuss the Fire Watch feature.
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.
Stanford student on how AI impacted his class
A recent opinion piece in The New York Times spotlighted the impact of artificial intelligence on the 2026 graduating class at one of the world's most prestigious universities. The author, Stanford student Theo Baker, joins to discuss.
Why Google's Gemini Spark AI agent could be a game changer
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
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What we know about new UFO file release
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Atlantic hurricane season is coming up. Here's what NOAA predicts.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
El Niño could bring "double whammy" of high tide flooding, NOAA warns
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
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Why Kouri Richins jurors decided Utah mom was a killer
At Kouri Richins' sentencing for the murder of Eric Richins, her husband and father of their three sons, she declared her innocence to the court and to her children. But for jurors on the case, the evidence told a different story.
Possible shots heard from White House
Several shots were heard from the White House property on Saturday. Aaron Navarro reports from the location after Secret Service told him to get down immediately.
Lawyers shot outside North Carolina courthouse
In Raleigh, North Carolina, a woman's civil case turned into a criminal one after police said she shot two lawyers outside a courthouse. Both were hospitalized. Skyler Henry reports.
Ivey and Ellison on 6 years since Floyd murder
Six years after his murder in Minneapolis, and despite passing the House twice, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act remains stalled in the Senate. Some lawmakers are hoping to change that. Democratic Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison join to reflect on the state of police reform.
Mosque attack was streamed online
The deadly attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego was streamed online, and at least three people watched as two teenagers attacked the facility filled with young students, CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
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SpaceX launches more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket
Perfecting SpaceX's mammoth rocket will be critical to NASA's plans for returning astronauts to the surface of the moon.
SpaceX launch of more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket scrubbed at last minute
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
SpaceX to explore "the true nature of the universe" as it plans IPO
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
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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
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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5/24: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Concours d'LeMons, Iranian propaganda, Patti LaBelle.
Lawmakers on rise of antisemitism
Reps. Mike Lawler and Josh Gottheimer, who are on the House Problem Solvers Caucus, have both been working to tide the rise of antisemitism in the U.S. Lawler, who recently was subjected to an antisemitic comment by Sen. Rand Paul's son, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "the idea that people feel it's okay to engage in that type of conduct is shameful."
Sen. Van Hollen on DOJ fund
Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he hopes that there is an appetite within the Republican conference to "get rid of this political slush fund," referring to the Justice Department's anti-weaponization fund. "This is really corrupt from the start," he added.
Medal of Honor recipients
On Memorial Day weekend, as America plans to celebrate its 250th birthday, Margaret Brennan sat down with two Medal of Honor recipients, retired Army Lt. Col. William Swenson and retired Army Command Sergeant Major Matthew Williams, both of whom were awarded their medals for valor in battle during their service in Afghanistan.
Face the Nation: Hassett, Birx, Swenson, Williams
Missed the second half of the show? White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, Dr. Deborah Birx and Medal of Honor recipients retired Army Lt. Col. William Swenson and retired Army Command Sergeant Major Matthew Williams.