Charter and Cox to merge in blockbuster $34.5 billion cable deal
Charter Communications' merger with Cox Communications will combine two of the top three cable companies in the U.S.
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Texas flood rescue teams continue search for missing people as death toll climbs
Five days after deadly floods struck central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still missing.
Supreme Court clears way for Trump to move forward with mass layoffs
The Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted a lower court order that blocked sweeping layoffs of federal workers at nearly two dozen agencies.
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U.S. sanctions North Korean member of Kim Jong Un's spy agency
Song Kum Hyok is accused of masterminding a scheme in which North Korean cyber operatives posed as U.S. remote IT workers for unwitting companies.
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Trump admin. using Guantanamo to detain foreigners from 26 countries
Dozens of foreigners from six different continents are being held at Guantanamo Bay, DHS officials have confirmed.
Young girls, Camp Mystic staff among those killed in Texas floods
Young girls, camp employees and vacationers are among the more than 100 people who died when Texas' Guadalupe River flooded.
"Unknown actor" using AI to impersonate Rubio, cable shows
The imposter used artificial intelligence to contact government and foreign officials impersonating Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to a cable obtained by CBS News.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with congressional leaders
Congressional leaders are meeting this week with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after some lawmakers accused the Israeli leader of trying to drag the U.S. into another war.
Beef prices in the U.S. are searingly high. Here's why.
Beef costs around the U.S. surged to a record high in May. What's driving that jump, and are prices likely to ease up?
Waltz confirmation hearing planned for next week, source says
President Trump nominated Waltz to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations in May after he was ousted as national security adviser.
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Waltz confirmation hearing planned for next week, source says
President Trump nominated Waltz to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations in May after he was ousted as national security adviser.
Supreme Court clears way for Trump to move forward with mass layoffs
The Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted a lower court order that blocked sweeping layoffs of federal workers at nearly two dozen agencies.
Beef prices in the U.S. are searingly high. Here's why.
Beef costs around the U.S. surged to a record high in May. What's driving that jump, and are prices likely to ease up?
Texas flood rescue teams continue search for missing as death toll climbs
Five days after deadly floods struck central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still missing.
Investors are purchasing more U.S. homes, as would-be buyers are priced out
The rise in investor home purchases reflects how much the housing market has slowed as traditional buyers are sidelined, according to BatchData.
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Beef prices in the U.S. are searingly high. Here's why.
Beef costs around the U.S. surged to a record high in May. What's driving that jump, and are prices likely to ease up?
Investors are purchasing more U.S. homes, as would-be buyers are priced out
The rise in investor home purchases reflects how much the housing market has slowed as traditional buyers are sidelined, according to BatchData.
More managers are relying on AI to make staffing decisions, study finds
There could be legal risks associated with using AI to determine who climbs the corporate ladder and who loses their job.
Teachers union partners with tech companies to launch AI-training academy
The new training academy in Manhattan will be geared toward training educators in an effort to harness AI technology in the classroom.
Meta's Instagram showed paid ads promoting escort services
CBS News uncovered multiple paid advertisements on Meta's Instagram stories feature that lead to Telegram channels that promote sex work in the U.S. and other countries
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Waltz confirmation hearing planned for next week, source says
President Trump nominated Waltz to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations in May after he was ousted as national security adviser.
Supreme Court clears way for Trump to move forward with mass layoffs
The Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted a lower court order that blocked sweeping layoffs of federal workers at nearly two dozen agencies.
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U.S. sanctions North Korean member of Kim Jong Un's spy agency
Song Kum Hyok is accused of masterminding a scheme in which North Korean cyber operatives posed as U.S. remote IT workers for unwitting companies.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with congressional leaders
Congressional leaders are meeting this week with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after some lawmakers accused the Israeli leader of trying to drag the U.S. into another war.
"Unknown actor" using AI to impersonate Rubio, cable shows
The imposter used artificial intelligence to impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio and contact government and foreign officials, according to a cable obtained by CBS News.
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Workplace mental health at risk as key federal agency faces cuts
Efforts to decrease alarmingly high rates of suicide among construction workers and prevent burnout in health care workers are in jeopardy.
Study finds 6% of Florida teens have handguns, a 65% increase over 20 years
Firearms are the leading cause of death among children and teenagers in the United States, and new research found that Florida adolescents carrying handguns increased by 65% from 2002 to 2022.
Boston aesthetician helps clients with IVF injections
Boston nurse practitioner Alexa Nicholls Costa wants to help couples struggling with infertility by assisting with the numerous injections that are part of in vitro fertilization.
In a nation growing hostile toward homelessness, L.A. tries harm reduction
A new care center for homeless people on Los Angeles' infamous Skid Row embraces the principle of harm reduction, a more lenient approach to drug use and addiction.
Gary, Indiana, locals fight for cleaner air
Gary, Indiana, is home to America's largest steel mill, and one of the nation's largest Black populations. As residents grapple with breathing in toxic air, some are fighting to make it cleaner.
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Hero police dog killed by food laced with nails: "Vile attack"
Bruno's trainer urged police to "find the killers before I do."
5 members of family accused of witchcraft murdered by neighbors in India
Police have arrested 3 people over a brutal attack on a family in India who were accused of witchcraft.
Meta's Instagram showed paid ads promoting escort services
CBS News uncovered multiple paid advertisements on Meta's Instagram stories feature that lead to Telegram channels that promote sex work in the U.S. and other countries
Houthi attack on cargo ship kills 3 mariners, European naval force says
Yemen's Houthi rebels killed 3 mariners with an attack on a ship in the Red Sea, a European naval force says, fueling concern over a possible new wave of attacks by the Iran-backed group.
Milan airport briefly shut down after man sucked into jet engine
Flights at Milan Bergamo Airport were suspended for almost two hours after a man was sucked into a jet engine and killed, according to Italian news agency ANSA.
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Belly Laughs festival blends Asian American comedy
A Los Angeles festival called Belly Laughs includes headliners Margaret Cho, Kumail Nanjiani, Bobby Lee and Hasan Minhaj. Lisa Ling shares a meal and conversation with Cho and performer Joel Kim Booster to talk about the cultural power of food and humor.
Michael C. Hall returns as Dexter
Award-winning actor Michael C. Hall joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his return in "Dexter: Resurrection," the highly anticipated sequel series set in New York City. The show picks up ten weeks after the events of "Dexter: New Blood," with Dexter awakening from a coma and hunting a new serial killer.
Oprah Winfrey reveals new book club
In an exclusive announcement on "CBS Mornings," Oprah Winfrey names Culpability her latest summer read. Author Bruce Holsinger joins Oprah and Gayle King to discuss the gripping novel about a family, a deadly crash, and the moral consequences of AI.
Parvati Shallow on life after "Survivor"
Parvati Shallow, one of the most iconic "Survivor" contestants of all time, joins "CBS Mornings" to reflect on her reality TV journey and discuss her new memoir, "Nice Girls Don't Win."
Sean "Diddy" Combs gets standing ovation in prison, lawyer says
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyer says the music mogul got a standing ovation from fellow prisoners when he returned to the federal lockup in Brooklyn after the verdict.
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Teachers union partners with tech companies to launch AI-training academy
The new training academy in Manhattan will be geared toward training educators in an effort to harness AI technology in the classroom.
Extended Amazon Prime Day event kicks off
Amazon's extended Prime Day event kicks off on Tuesday. The online retail giant also deployed its one millionth robot to a fulfillment center in Japan. Scott Dresser, the Vice President of Amazon Robotics, joins with more details.
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.
Meta's Instagram showed paid ads promoting escort services
CBS News uncovered multiple paid advertisements on Meta's Instagram stories feature that lead to Telegram channels that promote sex work in the U.S. and other countries
More U.S. managers are using AI, survey shows
Nearly 65% of U.S. managers use artificial intelligence in some capacity at work, a new survey by Resume Builder shows. An overwhelming majority of that percentage also uses AI to make decisions about promotions, layoffs, raises and more. Erica Pandey, a business reporter for Axios, joins to break down the numbers.
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North America's oldest known pterosaur discovered in Arizona, researchers say
Researchers were able to date the fossil of the flying reptile, a close cousin of dinosaurs, back to more than 209 million years ago.
Inside the lab trying to change people's minds about sharks
Scientists at Oregon State University are working to change people's minds about sharks--and are learning more about the health of the ocean in the process.
The stories behind history's most haunting shipwrecks
From the Clotilda to the Titanic, archaeologist James Delgado shares insights from his 50-year career.
Billions of flies to be dumped from planes to fight flesh-eating screwworms
The move is part of the government's plans for protecting the U.S. from the New World screwworm fly, which could devastate its beef industry and even kill household pets.
Key data used in hurricane forecasting will be cut by end of July, NOAA says
A satellite program that has historically been a key source of weather forecasting data will be discontinued no later than July 31, according to a message posted by NOAA.
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Sean Combs asks for earlier sentencing date
In a court hearing Tuesday, Sean "Diddy" Combs' attorneys asked for an earlier sentencing date than the one currently set for October 3. Combs was convicted last week on prostitution-related charges, but acquitted on the most serious sex trafficking and racketeering counts. Combs faces up to 20 years in prison, but prosecutors are seeking five-to-six years behind bars. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Hero police dog killed by food laced with nails: "Vile attack"
Bruno's trainer urged police to "find the killers before I do."
Sean "Diddy" Combs back in court
Sean "Diddy" Combs is back in court on Tuesday for a post-trial hearing on his sentencing schedule. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
10 arrested at drug cartel "ranch of horror" found guilty of murder
One recruit who reportedly survived the ranch said those who refused orders or tried to escape were beaten, tortured and killed.
Man, 48, identified as baby stolen during Argentina's "dirty war"
A man has become the 140th person identified as one of Argentina's hundreds of "stolen grandchildren."
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First close-up of "cotton candy" nebula captured by world's largest telescope
A new observatory in Chile has produced a stunningly detailed image of a nebula resembling cotton candy, using the largest telescope in the world.
Blue Origin rockets 6 astrotourists on sub-orbital flight to space
Running a week late because of weather, it was clear sailing Sunday for Blue Origin's 13th passenger flight.
Fireball seen as meteorite streaks through sky over Georgia and South Carolina
The American Meteor Society said it received more than 160 reports of a fireball sighting from observers in Georgia and South Carolina.
James Webb telescope captures images of possible newly discovered exoplanet
The exoplanet, a planet beyond our solar system, has been dubbed TWA 7b after NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured evidence of it.
Webb Telescope captures images of exoplanet
NASA's James Webb Telescope has captured unprecedented pictures of a newly discovered exoplanet, a planet that is outside our solar system.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Summer music heats up 2025
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Evidence in the Suzanne Morphew case
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
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Sean Combs asks for earlier sentencing date
In a court hearing Tuesday, Sean "Diddy" Combs' attorneys asked for an earlier sentencing date than the one currently set for October 3. Combs was convicted last week on prostitution-related charges, but acquitted on the most serious sex trafficking and racketeering counts. Combs faces up to 20 years in prison, but prosecutors are seeking five-to-six years behind bars. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
TSA dropping shoe-removal requirement
The TSA is doing away with one of air travelers' least-favorite security policies: removing your shoes. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
Amazon Prime Day underway
It's the first day of the Amazon Prime Day sale. The extended event will last through Friday this year. Kim Peiffer, director of features and special projects for Forbes Vetted, joins CBS News to talk about the best available deals.
Trump discusses Texas flood recovery efforts
In a Cabinet meeting Tuesday, President Trump addressed the federal response to the deadly floods in Central Texas. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
The warning system in flood-ravaged Texas
There are many questions being raised about the effectiveness of the current warning system in place for Texas' flood-prone Guadalupe River Basin. Kerr County officials started discussing the issue eight years ago in the aftermath of another river flood, but cost was a major obstacle. As a result, communities have continued to rely on an archaic word-of-mouth system to learn about impending threats. Avantika Gori is a professor at Rice University leading a federally-funded project to improve flood resilience in rural Texas counties. She joined CBS News to discuss the flooding.