U.S. boosts passenger screening as Marburg and mpox viruses spread
Rwanda says it's gaining control of a Marburg outbreak, but U.S. authorities are taking no chances as another killer virus spreads fast.
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DR Congo humanitarian crisis: What to know
Ongoing fighting between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and an armed militia group called M-23 has left the African country in one of the world's largest humanitarian crises. The United Nations estimates roughly a quarter of the country faces food insecurity, forcing more than seven million people to leave their homes. Amy Pope, the director general of the International Organization for Migration, joins CBS News to discuss the situation.
3 Americans among dozens sentenced to death in Congo coup attempt
A military court in Congo has convicted 37 people, including three Americans, on charges of taking part in a coup attempt and sentenced them to death.
3 Americans convicted in Congo coup attempt
A military court in the Congo sentenced three Americans to death Friday after they were convicted in an attempted coup. A lawyer representing the Americans says he will appeal the verdict.
Mpox vaccines arriving at epicenter of outbreak, but not fast enough
Officials grappling with spiraling mpox cases in Congo have moved forward the launch of a first vaccination campaign, but they say much more is needed.
First mpox vaccines arrive as Congo grapples with fast-growing outbreak
Congo finally gets vaccines, but stopping the world's worst mpox outbreak will be a race against time, and there are plenty of hurdles.
Almost 130 killed in attempted prison escape in Congo, authorities say
Officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo say at least 129 people were killed, mostly in a stampede, during an attempted prison escape in Kinshasa.
Mpox is "not the new COVID," World Health Organization says
The World Health Organization declared an international health emergency over the spread of mpox in Africa, but says it's not the next coronavirus.
U.N. says the number of children killed in conflicts tripled in 2023
U.N. human rights chief says global conflict is causing "unconscionable death and suffering," with 72% more children killed in 2023 than the previous year.
Congo's army says 3 Americans among those behind thwarted coup attempt
Congo's army says it has foiled a coup attempt and arrested the perpetrators, including several Americans.
Apple threatened with legal action over use of alleged "blood minerals"
The Democratic Republic of Congo has given Apple weeks to answer questions about how it ensures key components in its tech are ethically and legally sourced.
Cease-fire set for Congo election as world powers vie for its cobalt
The U.S. has helped maintain a cease-fire in the Congo as the nation heads to the polls. Here's why the central African nation is so vital to American interests.
23 kids reportedly killed in attack on camp for displaced people in DRC
A militia behind many ethnic killings attacked the camp in the Democratic Republic of Congo, leaving 46 dead in all, one official said.
More than 200 dead after Congo floods, officials say
It was not possible to evaluate the full extent of the human losses and material damage, officials told local media.
Landslide hits people cleaning clothes in mountain stream, killing 20
Efforts were underway to find other people still missing, according to the governor's office in the Democratic Republic of Congo's North Kivu province.
Pope Francis visits South Sudan
Pope Francis arrived in South Sudan on Friday after his visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo. South Sudan has faced a decade of civil war and years of poverty. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports from Juba, South Sudan, with the latest on the pope's mission.
Belgium returns slain Congo hero's gold tooth to his family
After his assassination in 1961, Lumumba's body was dismembered and dissolved with acid.
Bismack Biyombo is donating his $1.3M salary to build a hospital in the Congo
He said he wants to help save lives after his father died of COVID-19 last year in their home country.
8 dead after U.N. helicopter shot down by rebels in Congo
Eastern Congo is prone to insecurity as several armed groups are vying for control of its mineral-rich lands.
WorldView roundup of global headlines
F.W. de Klerk, South Africa's last apartheid president who shared the Nobel Peace Prize with Nelson Mandela and oversaw the end of the country's white minority rule, has died at the age of 85. Paris Saint-Germain soccer player Aminata Diallo is suspected in an attack on a teammate. Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns Russia against aggression toward Ukraine. The U.N. raises alarm over a food crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. And the U.S. and China announced an agreement at the COP26 climate summit. CBS News' Ian Lee has a roundup from London.
WorldView: Belarus activist stabs self in court
An anti-government activist in Belarus is recovering after stabbing himself in the throat during a court hearing. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, nearly half a million people don't have clean drinking water. China reports the first human case of rare bird flu. Ian Lee joins "CBSN AM" with these and other headlines from around the world.
Child mine worker dreams of school
A CBS News investigation revealed dangerous working conditions and the use of child labor to mine cobalt in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Cobalt is needed to to power many electronics used every day in the U.S. CBS News correspondent Debora Patta joins CBSN with more of what her reporting uncovered.
CBS News investigation: Kids mining Cobalt
A CBS News investigation found that children are mining cobalt, an expensive metal used in batteries that power smartphones and electric cars. Foreign affairs columnist Bobby Ghosh speaks to CBSN about what companies like Apple and Tesla are trying to do to clean up their supply chains.
See the "hell" your phone battery came from
CBS News' Debora Patta visits a cobalt mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo where people, including children, work to pull a key ingredient for lithium ion batteries out of the Earth.
6 rangers killed in mountain gorilla sanctuary
At least six park rangers were shot and killed and several others wounded Sunday in Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo. While no one has claimed responsibility for the attack, officials are blaming one of the many militia groups that vie for control of natural resources in the endangered gorillas' habitat. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joins Anne-Marie Green on CBSN AM to talk about how the great apes and their protectors get caught in the crossfire in the unstable border area.
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Iran targets tanker in Strait of Hormuz as U.S. begins effort to guide ships
The U.S. military says two commercial ships transited the Strait of Hormuz under Project Freedom, but the UAE says one of its vessels came under attack.
Alito temporarily restores FDA rule allowing abortion pill to be sent by mail
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition, spokesperson says
There was no immediate reason given for the 81-year-old's hospitalization.
2 U.S. service members missing amid training exercise in Morocco
The service members were participating in African Lion, the largest joint military exercise on the continent.
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Elizabeth Smart says she feels liberated after body building competitions
Elizabeth Smart, who survived abduction and sexual abuse as a teenager and went on to become a child safety advocate, recently revealed a pivot into body building.
Shooting at lake near Oklahoma City leaves at least 13 injured
At least 13 people were at hospitals following a shooting at a party at Arcadia Lake, near Oklahoma City, police say.
GameStop offers to buy eBay for $55.5 billion, threatens hostile bid
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
Trump family's World Liberty Financial sues billionaire for defamation
The lawsuit ramps up a feud between World Liberty Financial and Sun, who last month sued the Trump-backed company for fraud.
United flight landing at Newark strikes light pole, truck on N.J. Turnpike
An investigation is underway after a United Airlines plane struck a light pole and truck on the New Jersey Turnpike as it was coming in for a landing at Newark Liberty Airport on Sunday afternoon, officials said.
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Spirit Airlines says it has refunded most customers after shutdown
Some Spirit Airlines customers with flight tickets could be out of luck after the discount carrier ceased operations.
Alito temporarily restores FDA rule allowing abortion pill to be sent by mail
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
Trump family's World Liberty Financial sues billionaire for defamation
The lawsuit ramps up a feud between World Liberty Financial and Sun, who last month sued the Trump-backed company for fraud.
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Elizabeth Smart says she feels liberated after body building competitions
Elizabeth Smart, who survived abduction and sexual abuse as a teenager and went on to become a child safety advocate, recently revealed a pivot into body building.
GameStop offers to buy eBay for $55.5 billion, threatens hostile bid
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
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Spirit Airlines says it has refunded most customers after shutdown
Some Spirit Airlines customers with flight tickets could be out of luck after the discount carrier ceased operations.
Trump family's World Liberty Financial sues billionaire for defamation
The lawsuit ramps up a feud between World Liberty Financial and Sun, who last month sued the Trump-backed company for fraud.
GameStop offers to buy eBay for $55.5 billion, threatens hostile bid
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
9 tribes sue to stop exploratory drilling in Black Hills near sacred site
Nine Native American tribes in South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska are suing the federal government in a bid to stop exploratory drilling for graphite near a sacred site in the Black Hills.
Overtourism: Too much of a good thing?
"Sunday Morning" looks at the impacts that increasing numbers of tourists, spurred in large part by social media, are having in some of the world's most popular and fragile destinations.
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Alito temporarily restores FDA rule allowing abortion pill to be sent by mail
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 3, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, White House Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett and Sen. Raphael Warnock join Margaret Brennan.
9 tribes sue to stop exploratory drilling in Black Hills near sacred site
Nine Native American tribes in South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska are suing the federal government in a bid to stop exploratory drilling for graphite near a sacred site in the Black Hills.
Man arrested at Trump Miami golf club for disturbance, Secret Service says
The incident occurred one week after shots were fired during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., and Mr. Trump was rushed off the dais.
Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition, spokesperson says
There was no immediate reason given for the 81-year-old's hospitalization.
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Apparent hantavirus outbreak kills 3 on cruise ship, sickens at least 3 more
A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic off Africa killed three people and sickened at least three others, health officials say.
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Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The effects of overtourism; horse therapy; a tool to help keep dementia in check; Sting on "The Last Ship"; a golf journalist takes over a failing golf course; a Mozart exhibition; and collecting PEZ dispensers.
A tool to help keep dementia in check
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia. National Public Radio correspondent Allison Aubrey talks with neurologist Dr. Jonathan Rosand about how making changes to your daily habits might just be the prescription needed.
A tool to help keep dementia in check
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
Horsepower: How horses are therapeutic
Horses can form powerful bonds with people owing to their ability to sense and feel human emotions. Endeavor Therapeutic Horsemanship, in Bedford Corners, N.Y., has programs that help people with disabilities, veterans with PTSD, and the incarcerated through interactions with their horses. "60 Minutes" correspondent Lesley Stahl reports.
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Record cocaine haul seized in Atlantic by Spanish police, union says
Spanish police impounded what is believed to be a national record haul of cocaine from a ship, with the seizure potentially reaching 40 tons, a union said.
Iran hangs 3 people over involvement in anti-government protests
Arrests and executions in Iran have been on the rise since the start of the regional war triggered by a U.S.-Israeli attack on Feb. 28.
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Iran targets tanker in Strait of Hormuz as U.S. begins effort to guide ships
The U.S. military says two commercial ships transited the Strait of Hormuz under Project Freedom, but the UAE says one of its vessels came under attack.
Apparent hantavirus outbreak kills 3 on cruise ship, sickens at least 3 more
A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic off Africa killed three people and sickened at least three others, health officials say.
Ukraine hits Russian oil assets, including "shadow fleet" tankers
Ukraine has launched a wave of strikes against Russia's oil export infrastructure, including tankers in its "shadow fleet."
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Lizzo opens up about new music amid yearslong legal battle
In an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, Lizzo spoke about releasing new music and her ongoing legal battle, saying, "the truth is less salacious than the headlines."
What to know before the 2026 Met Gala
Guests are preparing for the 2026 Met Gala in New York City on Monday. CBS News contributor Lauren Sherman joins with more on what to expect.
Lizzo on new music, ongoing legal battle
Lizzo spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about releasing her new music amid an ongoing legal battle, her weight loss journey and why she indefinitely put a project on hold last year.
Behind the scenes of the Met Gala
The Met Gala is fashion's biggest night, bringing Hollywood's biggest stars on Monday to NYC's Metropolitan Museum of Art. This year's celebrity co-hosts include Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams. Adriana Diaz reports.
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Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The effects of overtourism; horse therapy; a tool to help keep dementia in check; Sting on "The Last Ship"; a golf journalist takes over a failing golf course; a Mozart exhibition; and collecting PEZ dispensers.
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GameStop offers to buy eBay for $55.5 billion, threatens hostile bid
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
Almanac: May 3
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
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.
Reducing data center impact on U.S. power grid
Powerful artificial intelligence data centers are putting a significant strain on the nation's power grid, but one U.S.-based company has a proposal to help solve the issue. Jon Parella, CEO and founder of Terraflow Energy, joins to discuss.
Apple's latest earnings beat expectations
Apple's latest earnings report beat Wall Street expectations. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
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Bill Nye on the Artemis II moon mission
Bill Nye The Science Guy, the chief ambassador of The Planetary Society, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more after meeting the Artemis II crew in person after their successful mission around the moon.
Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
Saving the Venus fly trap
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world.
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Record cocaine haul seized in Atlantic by Spanish police, union says
Spanish police impounded what is believed to be a national record haul of cocaine from a ship, with the seizure potentially reaching 40 tons, a union said.
Claims on shot that hit Secret Service agent
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro is claiming that Cole Allen, the suspect linked to a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, fired a shot that hit a Secret Service agent's vest. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Shooting at lake near Oklahoma City leaves at least 13 injured
At least 13 people were at hospitals following a shooting at a party at Arcadia Lake, near Oklahoma City, police say.
Man arrested at Trump Miami golf club for disturbance, Secret Service says
The incident occurred one week after shots were fired during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., and Mr. Trump was rushed off the dais.
Press gala shooting suspect moved off suicide watch, records show
In a motion requesting Allen's removal from suicide watch, his lawyers said that the restrictions amount to "violations of his rights under the Due Process Clause."
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Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
Artemis II astronauts talk mission toilet troubles: "We made do"
The plumbing issues aboard the Orion capsule became headline news in the early days of the historic Artemis II mission.
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Artemis crew tells kids moon flight was "the best roller coaster ride"
The Artemis II astronauts joined "CBS Mornings" for a live town hall where they took questions from kids just weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.
SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket carrying powerful satellite
SpaceX's most powerful operational rocket boosted a high-speed ViaSat internet data relay satellite into space to complete a globe-spanning constellation.
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What to know before the 2026 Met Gala
Guests are preparing for the 2026 Met Gala in New York City on Monday. CBS News contributor Lauren Sherman joins with more on what to expect.
Kentucky Derby fan in hospice gets final wish
Bob Weihe, an 89-year-old Kentucky Derby fan in hospice, had a wish to attend the race one more time. It would be his 80th Kentucky Derby in a row and a historic one. David Begnaud reports.
Hantavirus outbreak reported on cruise ship
Several deaths and sicknesses on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean are being blamed on the rare hantavirus infection. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Latest news on Iran war, Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. says it guided two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump seeks potential off-ramps for the conflict. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Holly Williams report.
Lizzo on new music, ongoing legal battle
Lizzo spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about releasing her new music amid an ongoing legal battle, her weight loss journey and why she indefinitely put a project on hold last year.