7/18: Evening News
On the first day of the Republican National Convention, anti-Trump forces made their last stand on the convention floor; there are 44 American soldiers who survived an ambush in Vietnam because of one man
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Freddie Gray cop acquitted
Lt. Brian Rice, the highest ranking of the six officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray, was found not guilty Monday. It's the fourth trial to end without a conviction after the death of the Baltimore man in police custody. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Baton Rouge shooter details
Gavin Long didn't leave much of a mark until he decided to kill policemen in Baton Rouge Sunday. Dean Reynolds went to the shooter's hometown of Kansas City, Missouri, to learn more about him.
Baton Rouge cops remembered
Seven children lost their fathers on Sunday when three cops were gunned down in Baton Rouge. Manuel Bojorquez has more on their lives.
Baton Rouge police shooting
Authorities released new details Monday of the ambush in Baton Rouge that killed three police officers. The head of the Louisiana state police called the gunman's actions "chilling." David Begnaud has more.
7/17: Evening News
Three police officers have been killed and others wounded after a shooting Sunday morning in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; amid violence and racial tensions, Bob Schieffer offers his perspective on this year's Republican National Convention
Political reaction to violence
With the recent deadly shootings in the U.S., politicians are voicing their take on fatal violence. The latest shooting in Baton Rouge left three law enforcement officers dead. CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris and CBSN anchor Elaine Quijano join Jamie Yuccas on CBSN to discuss.
Bill Bratton on Baton Rouge
NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton weighs in on the recent violence against police officers in Dallas, and now Baton Rouge.
GOP on Baton Rouge
Donald Trump took the shooting in Baton Rouge as an opportunity to bash the current administration. Meanwhile, other Republicans are describing the atmosphere at the RNC as solemn and on edge after the shooting. Major Garrett has more.
Cops on edge
The shooting in Baton Rouge comes on the eve of the Republican National Convention, and a week after five cops were killed in Dallas. Security is already beefed up in Cleveland, but the chief of police there is asking for additional precautions. Departments across the country are doing much of the same. Jeff Pegues has more.
Obama on Baton Rouge
President Obama once again took to the podium Sunday to address the nation after the deaths of three police officers in Baton Rouge.
Baton Rouge police shot dead
Three police officers have been killed and others wounded after a shooting Sunday morning in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. David Begnaud has more.
Obama on "uncomfortable" talks about race
After the Dallas police shooting, President Obama weighs in on the candid" discussions he had on the problem of racial disparities in the criminal justice system today -- and why they give him hope
Race relations
After a deadly week of shootings and protests, racial tensions are higher than they've been in years. Former CEO and president of the NAACP Ben Jealous joins CBSN to discuss the state of race relations in the U.S.
Ending police brutality
Bishop T.D. Jakes joins CBSN to discuss community policing and possible solutions to racial tensions.
Bishop T. D. Jakes
After the police-involved shooting deaths of two black men and the killing of five Dallas police officers, some communities turned to religion for healing. Bishop T. D. Jakes held a special town hall at The Potter's House megachurch in Dallas, where police, local leaders and family members of those killed by officers took part. Bishop Jakes joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss racial tensions in the U.S. and offer practical ways our society could address the recent tragedies.
Dallas officers laid to rest
The Army is reviewing how the gunman in the Dallas police ambush received an honorable discharge from the military despite a recommendation he be thrown out of the service. Three of the five police officers killed last Thursday were buried Wednesday. Thousands packed churches and lined streets for the funerals. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Race in America
Race relations in the United States are at their worst point in decades, according to a new CBS News-New York Times poll. CBSN takes a look at the problems and the possible solutions facing the country.
Is Black Lives Matter racist?
Rudy Giuliani has said the Black Lives Matter movement is racist. Supporters say they use the phrase because they want to show black lives matter just as much as other races. CBSN's panel weighs in.
Alicia Keys Race PSA
Singer Alicia Keys released a public service announcement Wednesday showing "23 ways you could be killed if you are black in America." The PSA describes the harmless actions black men and women were engaged in before they suffered untimely deaths. CBSN's panel talks about the PSA.
Policing in modern America
Excessive use of force by police officers affects black people in a disproportionate manner. Sian-Pierre Regis and Khalil Muhammad talk about how that may play the biggest role in the racial strife facing America today.
Do people trust Police?
How you feel about the police seems to depend a lot on your race, except when it comes to local departments. Anthony Salvanto breaks down the CBS News-New York Times poll numbers.
Law enforcement and race
Videos of police shooting or using excessive force against black people have spurred much of the racial tension facing the country today. That's created a tough environment for police officers. CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Jeff Pegues has more.
Will race relations improve?
With race relations in the United States at their worst point in decades, CBSN asks if there's any chance of them getting better. CBS News Elections Director Anthony Salvanto, founder of Swagger.nyc Sian-Pierre Regis and Harvard professor of history, race and public policy Khalil Muhammad join the discussion.
Race relations in U.S.
A new CBS News/New York Times poll shows that 69 percent of Americans feel race relations are in bad shape. That's the highest level since May of 1992. Elaine Quijano has more.
"Fraud tourists" went to Minnesota to make money off state programs, prosecutors say
Federal prosecutors announced new indictments Thursday in the widening Minnesota fraud scandal, this time involving two Philadelphia-based men accused of traveling to the state.
Person of interest identified in Brown University shooting, sources say
A person of interest has been identified in the shooting at Brown University that killed two students and wounded nine others, multiple sources told CBS News.
House Democrats release 68 more photos from Epstein estate
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a new batch of 68 photos obtained from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. Follow live updates here.
Jet with 6 on board crashes at North Carolina airport, deaths reported
A business jet with six people on board crashed while landing at an airport in Statesville, North Carolina, authorities say.
Kennedy Center Board votes to change name to Trump-Kennedy Center, White House says
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Kennedy Center's Board of Trustees voted unanimously to change its name.
MIT professor remembered as brilliant scientist amid search for his killer
The still-unsolved shooting death of MIT professor Nuno Loureiro this week has sent shockwaves through the campus.
Trump signs order reclassifying marijuana as Schedule III drug
President Trump signed an order to reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification, one of the most significant changes to drug policy in decades.
Pope Leo taps Bishop Ronald Hicks to succeed Cardinal Dolan
Pope Leo XIV has named Bishop Ronald Hicks of Joliet, Illinois, to succeed retiring Timothy Cardinal Dolan as archbishop of New York.
Texas rabbi shot trying to help faces long recovery after Australia attack
As the youngest Bondi Beach shooting victim is mourned, a Texas couple tell CBS News about their "quick thinking" son's bid to intervene, and his road to recovery.
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Trump announces "warrior dividend" for military. Here's what to know.
The president announced the one-time payments during his White House address on Wednesday. Here's what to know about timing, taxes and more.
Trump administration unveils proposals to cut off transgender care for minors
The proposals run counter to the recommendations of most major U.S. medical organizations.
Person of interest identified in Brown University shooting, sources say
A person of interest has been identified in the shooting at Brown University that killed two students and wounded nine others, multiple sources told CBS News.
Kennedy Center Board votes for new name to be Trump-Kennedy Center, White House says
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Kennedy Center's Board of Trustees voted unanimously to change its name.
Democrats push for last-minute vote on expiring health care subsidies
House Democrats called for GOP leaders to hold a last-minute vote on extending the enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits Thursday.
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Trump announces "warrior dividend" for military. Here's what to know.
The president announced the one-time payments during his White House address on Wednesday. Here's what to know about timing, taxes and more.
Small businesses face affordability crunch as tariff and other costs rise
Some small business owners say they're struggling to stay afloat because of higher tariff, health insurance and energy costs.
CPI report shows the inflation rate rose at a 2.7% pace in November
Economists had expected CPI to rise at an annual rate of 3% last month.
Trump Media to merge with fusion energy company TAE in $6 billion deal
President Trump's media company is joining forces with a company working to commercialize fusion energy.
Recalled salad dressings could contain "foreign objects," FDA warns
Onions used to make the salad dressings could contain "black plastic planting material," according to food regulators.
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Trump administration unveils proposals to cut off transgender care for minors
The proposals run counter to the recommendations of most major U.S. medical organizations.
Kennedy Center Board votes for new name to be Trump-Kennedy Center, White House says
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Kennedy Center's Board of Trustees voted unanimously to change its name.
Democrats push for last-minute vote on expiring health care subsidies
House Democrats called for GOP leaders to hold a last-minute vote on extending the enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits Thursday.
Witkoff to meet with Kremlin envoy in Miami on U.S. peace plan for Ukraine
A U.S. official says a Kremlin envoy will travel to Florida to discuss a U.S.-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine.
House Democrats release 68 more photos from Epstein estate
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a new batch of 68 photos obtained from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. Follow live updates here.
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Trump administration unveils proposals to cut off transgender care for minors
The proposals run counter to the recommendations of most major U.S. medical organizations.
Measles outbreaks worsen in South Carolina, Arizona and Utah
Nationally, the measles case count is nearing 2,000 for a disease that has been considered eliminated in the U.S. since 2000, a result of routine childhood vaccinations.
He made his brothers see a cardiologist. Each had advanced heart disease.
Kevin Murray was his family's health watchdog. His vigilance helped his brothers "avoid a real catastrophe."
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
Vaccine vote signals turbulence for immunization policy, public trust
Clinicians and epidemiologists warn the decision could unravel decades of progress and expose newborns to a deadly, preventable disease.
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Witkoff to meet with Kremlin envoy in Miami on U.S. peace plan for Ukraine
A U.S. official says a Kremlin envoy will travel to Florida to discuss a U.S.-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine.
Texas rabbi shot trying to help faces long recovery after Australia attack
As the youngest Bondi Beach shooting victim is mourned, a Texas couple tell CBS News about their "quick thinking" son's bid to intervene, and his road to recovery.
Teen inmate captured weeks after escaping prison with bedsheets
The inmate and another detainee fled an overcrowded jail after sawing through their cell bars with blades that investigators suspect were delivered by drone.
China fumes as White House announces record $10B in arms sales to Taiwan
The Trump administration's announcement of plan to sell Taiwan a record $10 billion worth of weapons draws an angry response from China.
Philippine hotel says Bondi Beach suspects spent every night in their room
The father and son suspects in the Bondi Beach terror attack spent most of November in a hotel in the Philippines, but the reason for their visit remains unclear.
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Gloria Gaynor on how "I Will Survive" empowered her through a dark time
Gloria Gaynor told "CBS Mornings" her hit 1978 song gave her hope during one of the most difficult periods of her life.
Neil Patrick Harris talks new game show
Neil Patrick Harris says he's always loved game shows. He talks to "CBS Mornings" about how his passion started during his childhood and what it's like now hosting his own game show, "What's in the Box."
How Gloria Gaynor became the queen of disco
Gloria Gaynor's 1978 hit "I Will Survive" has been a motivational anthem for decades. The "Queen of Disco," a 2025 Kennedy Center Honoree, spoke to "CBS Mornings" about how the iconic song changed her outlook on life.
What the Oscars' move to YouTube means for TV
Starting in 2029, the Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube, representing a new era for the awards show, which has seen a steep decline in viewership in recent years. Kelly O'Grady has more.
Medical examiner releases causes of death for Rob and Michele Reiner
Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner died of "multiple sharp force injuries," the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office said Wednesday.
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Helping teens develop healthy phone habits
Helping teens develop healthy habits around social media use and screen time is important when they first receive a smartphone. Pediatric psychologist Ann-Louise Lockhart, an Instagram brand spokesperson and author of the new book "Love the Teen You Have," joins "CBS Mornings" to share some advice and tools, such as Instagram Teen Accounts, that parents can use to help their teens. For more information on Instagram Teen Accounts, visit familycenter.meta.com. (Sponsored by Instagram)
How artificial intelligence grew in 2025
In 2025, the integration of artificial intelligence into the U.S. economy and people's everyday lives grew to historic levels. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent joins to recap how the transformative technology expanded over the past year, and what we can expect in 2026.
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.
OpenAI, Amazon in talks over $10B investment
OpenAI, the developer for ChatGPT, and Amazon are in talks over a possible $10 billion investment. Mark DeCambre, editor-in-chief for MarketWatch, joins with more.
Local pushback grows against AI data centers
A frenzy of development to support the artificial intelligence boom is prompting pushback from communities who say they don't want data centers in their backyards. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss.
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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Person of interest identified in Brown University shooting, sources say
A person of interest has been identified in the shooting at Brown University that killed two students and wounded nine others, multiple sources told CBS News.
New indictments in Minnesota fraud scandal
Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Thompson announced new charges against two Philadelphia-based men accused of traveling to Minneapolis to siphon millions of dollars from federally funded programs.
Ukrainians children missing in Russia
Ukrainian parents are seeking their children, who they say were taken into Russia during the war. The Free Press' Aidan Stretch joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
Brian Walshe sentenced to life in prison
Brian Walshe, the Massachusetts man convicted of killing his wife on New Year's Day in 2023, has been sentenced to life in prison. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt reports.
More photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate
House Oversight Democrats released 60 photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate a day before the deadline for case files to be released. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
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Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
"Wet lava ball" exoplanet may have an atmosphere, evidence shows
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
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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.
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.
"Son of Sam": A serial killer's reign of terror
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
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The Uplift: Made with love
Visit a Uyghur restaurant in Southern California, where culture is shared and the food is made with love. Plus, a man who wanted to save his friends life by donating a kidney ends up saving his own life.
Delayed report on November inflation numbers
The Consumer Price Index rose at an annual rate of 2.7% in November, lower than economists predicted, though there is a bit of an information gap due to the government shutdown. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Person of interest ID'd in Brown shooting
Multiple sources tell CBS News a person of interest has been identified in the mass shooting at Brown University. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.
Trump signs order reclassifying marijuana
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday reclassifying marijuana to a schedule three drug, effectively easing federal restrictions. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.
Judge to decide in May on Mangione evidence
Testimony ended Thursday in Luigi Mangione's pretrial evidence suppression hearing in his New York murder case. Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more.