Mixed feelings on immigration in California
CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca is wrapping up his tour of communities along the U.S.-Mexico border with a stop in California. Residents there have differing opinions on immigration.
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Harris, Trump make final campaign pitches
With 11 days until Election Day, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are honing their messaging for remaining undecided voters. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has the latest.
Trump says America is "like a garbage can"
Former President Donald Trump told supporters at a rally in Arizona that the U.S. is "like a garbage can" as he talked about illegal immigration Thursday. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Why Kamala Harris is campaigning in Texas
Kamala Harris will be joined by Beyoncé at a rally in Houston, Texas, on Friday with just 11 days remaining until Election Day. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on why Harris is campaigning in a non-battleground state with the race winding down.
Beyoncé to join Harris, Trump to rally at MSG
Vice President Kamala Harris is leaning into star power in the closing days of her presidential campaign, with both Beyoncé and Bruce Springsteen playing parts in her rallies this week. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump is set to hold a major rally this weekend at Madison Square Garden after denying claims from his former chief of staff that he praised Hitler. CBS News politics reporter Zak Hudak has the latest on the race for the White House.
How Trump, Harris are approaching the economy
Gas and home prices are falling and inflation is down, but there still seems to be a disconnect between what economists are saying and how Americans are feeling about their money. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has more on how Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are handling that.
Trump, Harris on the Middle East
As the Biden administration continues to push for cease-fires in the Middle East, the two top contenders to take over the Oval Office, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, are putting out very different plans on how they would handle the situation. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Harris focusing on negatives about Trump
With less than two weeks until Election Day, the tone of Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign is shifting to focus on criticisms of former President Donald Trump. CBS News campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos has more.
Trump responds to accusations of fascism
Former Trump chief of staff and retired four-star Marine Gen. John Kelly told The New York Times earlier this week that Donald Trump fit the definition of a fascist and that he would rule like a dictator if elected again. Trump has responded to those comments in a long social post calling Kelly a lowlife and a bad general. Attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Harris says she thinks Trump is a fascist
Vice President Kamala Harris told a CNN town hall Wednesday night that she thinks former President Donald Trump is a fascist and that "the people who know him best on the subject should be trusted." Harris' comments come after Trump's former chief of staff, John Kelly, said to the New York Times that Trump meets the definition of a fascist and that Trump spoke favorably of Adolf Hitler while in office. CBS News campaign reporters Shawna Mizelle and Olivia Rinaldi have the latest.
Trump, Harris address election certification
With less than two weeks until Election Day, former President Donald Trump's supporters are voicing concerns about potential election fraud. Meanwhile, Bill Gates is saying privately that he's donating $50 million to back Kamala Harris' campaign. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Nidia Cavazos have more on the race for the White House.
Warning about Trump from former chief of staff
John Kelly, who served as chief of staff in Donald Trump's White House from 2017 to 2019, told the New York Times that he believes Trump would act like a dictator if elected to the Oval Office again. It was one of many damning claims Kelly made about Trump in the interview. CBS News campaign reporter Libby Cathey has more.
Why Harris is going to campaign in Texas
According to recent polling, Vice President Kamala Harris will likely lose Texas in the 2024 presidential election. However, Harris is still planning to spend one of her final campaign days there. Political strategists Leslie Sanchez and Chuck Rocha join with analysis.
2 weeks until Election Day for Trump, Harris
Two weeks out from Election Day, Donald Trump is reaching out to Latino voters at a roundtable event in Florida. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris is boasting a fundraising haul that's more than three times what Trump has brought in. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Liz Cheney, Obama stumping for Kamala Harris
With two weeks to go until Election Day, Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are getting help on the campaign trail from Liz Cheney and Barack Obama. Cheney and Harris hit Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin Monday while Obama will be with Walz in Wisconsin Tuesday. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle has more.
More false claims from Trump about FEMA
Former President Donald Trump campaigned in North Carolina on Monday where he continued to peddle false claims that FEMA is diverting funds from hurricane relief to assist migrants. CBS News campaign reporter Jake Rosen has more.
Investigating claims of non-citizens voting
CBS News is investigating efforts by self-appointed "election protection advocates" who say they are policing voter rolls in North Carolina by looking for suspected undocumented immigrants trying to vote, despite no evidence this has been an issue. It's part of a nationwide push by the GOP to challenge voter applications. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more.
House report on Trump rally shooting
The bipartisan House task force investigating the Butler, Pennsylvania, assassination attempt against Donald Trump has released an interim report calling the incident preventable and detailing major security failures leading up to the shooting. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Trump makes vulgar remark about Arnold Palmer
With a little over two weeks until Election Day, Former President Donald Trump began his final pitch to voters in Pennsylvania over the weekend with vulgar remarks about golf legend Arnold Palmer's anatomy. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris is touting a $221 million fundraising haul in September. CBS News campaign reporters Libby Cathey and Nidia Cavazos have the latest from the campaign trail.
Trump cooks fries during campaign stop
Former President Donald Trump worked a 15-minute shift at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania over the weekend, handing out food to pre-selected supporters at the drive-thru window. The restaurant was otherwise closed to the public for the morning. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris held campaign events in Georgia and Michigan. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest on the race for the White House.
Harris jabs Trump on women's health care
Kamala Harris held a rally in Wisconsin Thursday night where she mocked Donald Trump for his recent comments about IVF and said the former president has no idea what he's talking about on women's health care in America. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Breaking down Trump's Al Smith dinner remarks
Former President Trump attended the Al Smith dinner in New York Thursday night, a traditional event on the campaign calendar that Kamala Harris chose not to attend, which Trump called disrespectful. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Biden urges allies to keep supporting Ukraine
President Biden has arrived in Berlin for talks with global allies as he pushes for continued support of Ukraine in their war against Russia. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.
Harris, Trump trade barbs at separate events
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump were back on the campaign trail trading barbs Thursday. Harris held a rally in Wisconsin where she said Trump was clueless about women's health care, while Trump appeared at the Al Smith dinner in New York City, bashing Harris for not being there. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
New wave of calls for Congress to return
There is a new wave of calls for Congress to come back from recess and approve a new round of hurricane relief funding with the Small Business Administration out of money for new disaster relief loans. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Fauci invokes 5th in hearing, citing Rand Paul's "unhinged obsession"
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
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Trump warns Iran is set to "get a beating" as 5-month war expands
The war in the Middle East is expanding, with Trump threatening Iran with "a beating" and the U.S. and Saudi Arabia jointly strike Iranian proxies in Iraq.
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How Trump drafted renovation plans for Dulles, a "terrible airport"
President Trump asked for 3D models of the renovation proposals as he personally tweaked ideas to overhaul Dulles International Airport that are scheduled to be unveiled on Wednesday.
Comey claims DOJ ordered illegal surveillance, seeks dismissal of "86 47" case
Former FBI Director James Comey filed new motions late Tuesday in his effort to toss out federal charges accusing him of threatening President Trump's by posting a photo of seashells arranged to form the numbers "86 47."
The Federal Reserve meets Wednesday. Could it raise interest rates?
The central bank is widely expected to stand pat on Wednesday, but persistent inflation concerns are reshaping expectations for the rest of 2026.
The gut's link to Parkinson's — and more takeaways from this week's "Healthful"
"Ask a Doctor" columnist Dr. Trisha Pasricha joined "Healthful" to discuss the brain-gut connection.
Actor Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by 4 women
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Singer-songwriter Glen Hansard killed in motorcycle crash
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Japan quake toll rises, people still missing in damaged mall and factory
The powerful earthquake that rocked southern Japan has killed at least 18 people and more remain missing in a damaged shopping mall and a paper factory.
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Schools are testing pepper-spraying drones to stop shooters
Schools in three states will be equipped with drones this coming academic year that aim to find and deter active shooters within seconds.
Maps show where heavy rainfall poses flood risks across Northeast
The storm system that brought dangerous tornadoes to the Midwest earlier this week has now moved into New England, threatening to cause flooding in multiple states.
The gut's link to Parkinson's — and more takeaways from this week's "Healthful"
"Ask a Doctor" columnist Dr. Trisha Pasricha joined "Healthful" to discuss the brain-gut connection.
Fauci invokes 5th in hearing, citing Rand Paul's "unhinged obsession"
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Comey claims DOJ ordered illegal surveillance, seeks dismissal of "86 47" case
Former FBI Director James Comey filed new motions late Tuesday in his effort to toss out federal charges accusing him of threatening President Trump's by posting a photo of seashells arranged to form the numbers "86 47."
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Schools are testing pepper-spraying drones to stop shooters
Schools in three states will be equipped with drones this coming academic year that aim to find and deter active shooters within seconds.
U.S. bans humanoid robot imports, eyeing China and national security concerns
The Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, in a move that targets China.
Canadian tourism slumped in the U.S. last year amid heightened tensions
Millions of Canadians shunned travel to the U.S. in 2025, opting to vacation at home or travel to other countries.
Americans face higher back-to-school costs. Here's what's pricier.
U.S. households will spend roughly $4,000 per student on school supplies and lunches this year, a new analysis found.
Johnson & Johnson offers $5.5 billion to settle talc lawsuits
Johnson & Johnson has offered $5.5 billion to settle tens of thousands of lawsuits claiming its baby powder and other talcum powder products caused ovarian cancer, the company says.
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Fauci invokes 5th in hearing, citing Rand Paul's "unhinged obsession"
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Grants halted at agency devoted to safety of U.S. healthcare
Congress appropriated $345 million for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for the 2026 fiscal year, but the agency has spent less than $15 million on grants.
Comey claims DOJ ordered illegal surveillance, seeks dismissal of "86 47" case
Former FBI Director James Comey filed new motions late Tuesday in his effort to toss out federal charges accusing him of threatening President Trump's by posting a photo of seashells arranged to form the numbers "86 47."
U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike "Iran-aligned terrorists" in Iraq
The U.S. and Saudi militaries announced airstrikes late Tuesday on Iranian-backed groups in Iraq, after Iran and its proxies allegedly targeted American forces.
Trump policy clears way for civil commitment of homeless in some states
In the year since President Trump signed an executive order aimed at moving homeless people off the streets, states have expanded involuntary treatment for the homeless.
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The gut's link to Parkinson's — and more takeaways from this week's "Healthful"
"Ask a Doctor" columnist Dr. Trisha Pasricha joined "Healthful" to discuss the brain-gut connection.
Grants halted at agency devoted to safety of U.S. healthcare
Congress appropriated $345 million for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for the 2026 fiscal year, but the agency has spent less than $15 million on grants.
What is postpartum psychosis, the disorder at the center of Lindsay Clancy's trial?
A key question in the Massachusetts murder trial of Lindsay Clancy is whether postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her three children.
William Shatner and daughter Melanie recall fighting Stage 4 cancer together
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought Stage 4 cancer side by side.
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
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Teen hitman guilty of U.K. murder plot for Swedish crime group with Iran links
A 19-year-old Norwegian hitman was found guilty of an assassination plot after sending selfies with weapons to his girlfriend and friends.
2 firefighters die in Greece as others fight massive blaze in France
Two firefighters died in a blaze on the Greek island of Crete Wednesday while crews in France confronted a wildfire four times the size of Paris, officials said.
2025 was deadliest year for antisemitic attacks in 30 years, study says
Last year, 20 people were killed in antisemitic attacks outside of Israel, making it the deadliest year for such incidents since 1994.
Singer-songwriter Glen Hansard killed in motorcycle crash
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Actor Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by 4 women
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
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Singer-songwriter Glen Hansard killed in motorcycle crash
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Actor Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by 4 women
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
William Shatner and daughter Melanie recall fighting Stage 4 cancer together
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought Stage 4 cancer side by side.
William Shatner, daughter on cancer journeys
Legendary actor William Shatner and his daughter Melanie Shatner Gretsch are opening up about their battles with Stage 4 cancer nearly at the same time as each other. Both are now cancer-free and share how they helped each other through the challenging time.
"The Odyssey" movie sparking interest in book
Moviegoers are turning out in droves for the IMAX spectacle "The Odyssey," but they're also flocking to something else: the 2,700-year-old source material. Matt Gutman has more.
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Schools are testing pepper-spraying drones to stop shooters
Schools in three states will be equipped with drones this coming academic year that aim to find and deter active shooters within seconds.
Tech workers warn AI development must slow
The artificial intelligence industry faces internal pressure as developers at top technology companies caution that accelerating AI development is risky, emphasizing that the industry must pace itself and develop oversight. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
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.
Apple to lease devices
Apple announced on Tuesday a new program called "Apple Upgrade," which allows consumers the option to lease new devices. It applies to everything from watches to laptops. Kelly O'Grady explains.
AI workers sound alarm on the technology
Nearly 1,200 AI workers signed a letter on Tuesday, asking the U.S. government to slow down the development of the technology. Jo Ling Kent has more.
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How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
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Teen hitman guilty of U.K. murder plot for Swedish crime group with Iran links
A 19-year-old Norwegian hitman was found guilty of an assassination plot after sending selfies with weapons to his girlfriend and friends.
Actor Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by 4 women
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
7 charred bodies found in house with narco gang-related messages
Ecuador has become a cocaine trafficking hub, plagued by gangs with ties to Mexican and Colombian cartels.
Georgia teen sentenced for school shooting
Sixteen-year-old Colt Gray was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday for the 2024 shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School which killed four people.
Colt Gray sentenced to life without parole
A judge on Tuesday sentenced Colt Gray to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Gray pleaded guilty to killing four people in the deadly 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has the latest.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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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.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Fauci says Paul has "unhinged obsession"
Dr. Anthony Fauci delivered a brief opening statement at a Senate panel hearing on the origins of COVID-19, where Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul demanded more answers about his involvement during the 2020 pandemic. Fauci accused Paul of having an "unhinged obsession" with him following years of public sparring.
Sneak peek: Death at Soho House
ENCORE: Did the son of an Oscar-winning songwriter strangle his swimsuit designer girlfriend in a chic New York City hotel or was her death an accident? "48 Hours" correspondent Troy Roberts reports Saturday, August 1 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Saudi forces join U.S. to attack Iran proxies
Four days of relative calm in the Iran war were shattered as the U.S. and Saudi Arabia joined forces to strike Iran-backed groups in Iraq. Also, the U.S. stopped Iran's "surprise attack" on a U.S. base in Jordan. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has more information.
Torrential rain slams Northeast
Parts of New Jersey got up to 5 inches of rain on Tuesday as first responders pulled people out of flooded streets. In eastern Pennsylvania, heavy rain also flooded highways and roads. Rob Marciano reports.
Federal Reserve meets over interest rates
The Federal Reserve is set to consider whether to raise interest rates amid stubborn inflation pressures and oil price volatility. CBS News contributor J.D. Durkin has more.