The "World's Ugliest Dog Contest" contest crowns new winner in California
The contest has been taking place for nearly 50 years, organizers say.
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Hiker saved thanks to pet Chihuahua after plunging into Swiss glacier
Rescuers are crediting a hiker's long-haired Chihuahua for helping them find him in a crevasse after he plunged into a Swiss glacier.
2 dogs rescued after being kidnapped, ransomed for over $1 million
The dogs' kidnappers tried to ransom the animals for over $1,135,000, Swiss police said Saturday.
Beloved dog rescued from Hurricane Milton finds forever home
"CBS Mornings" contributor David Begnaud shows how Trooper got a second chance with a couple who share a longstanding connection with his breed.
Why do dogs lick you? Expert explains
A dog's lick often represents affection, but there's also another reason behind the kiss that goes back to their ancestors.
Mixed-breed dog wins Westminster's agility competition for first time
A border collie-papillon mix named Nimble took home top prizes at the 148th Westminster Dog Show's Masters Agility competition.
Scientists working on AI tech to match dogs to jobs and owners
Researchers in London are developing an AI tool to sort dogs into 5 categories, in a bid to match pooches with their perfect owners.
U.K. bans "American XL bully" dogs after spate of deadly attacks
Owners of American XL bully dogs can get exemptions from the U.K.'s new ban on them but still have to muzzle them and keep them on leashes in public.
Meet the Lancashire heeler, American Kennel Club's newest dog breed
A small, herding dog called the Lancashire heeler is the latest breed recognized by the American Kennel Club.
U.K. leader vows to ban American bully XL dogs after fatal attack
The announcement came a day after a man died from injuries sustained during an attack believed to have involved this type of dog.
5 dogs killed in fire day before Florida dog show
Bystanders attempted to get inside the car, but couldn't because of the flames and smoke, officials said.
Buddy Holly wins best in show at Westminster dog show
About 2,500 dogs of 210 breeds and varieties vied for the trophy. Hundreds more competed in agility, obedience and other events.
DNA study of famed American sled dog reveals what made him so tough
Scientists sequenced the genome of the sled dog, who led a team of dogs carrying a life-saving diphtheria serum to Nome, Alaska, in 1925.
America has a new most popular dog breed
The breed, affectionately known as Frenchies, has become a favorite due to their small size and friendly nature.
Dog rescued from Turkey earthquake rubble 3 weeks after disaster
Rescue workers have saved hundreds of cats, dogs, rabbits and birds from debris in the decimated city of Antakya.
30-year-old Bobi breaks record for world's oldest dog ever
Bobi is a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, a breed known for protecting livestock.
Dog walks for the first time since therapy
This dog suddenly became quadriplegic and couldn't walk anymore. But he went to physical therapy, and proudly walked to his owner, who was brought to tears.
French bulldog named Winston wins best in show at National Dog Show
One of Winston's owners is an NFL player.
South Korea ex-leader looks to rehome dogs given to him by Kim Jong Un
The North Korean dictator gave Moon Jae-in a pair of Pungsan dogs after a rare, one-off summit. Now Moon says his own government won't pay for their upkeep.
Queen Elizabeth and her corgis throughout the years
The loyal breed remained her constant companion, from childhood all the way through her time in Buckingham Palace.
CDC tweaks monkeypox guidance over suspected human-to-dog transmission
Researchers studying two men who caught the virus in Paris said "symptom onset in both patients and, subsequently, in their dog suggest human-to-dog transmission."
Why celebrating Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee means celebrating the corgi
The stumpy-legged dogs have gained high standing as the British monarch's breed of choice, and they too are being highlighted for her Diamond Jubilee week.
Pugs cannot be considered "a typical dog" due to dire health issues, study finds
Because pugs are at an increased risk of developing dozens of disorders, a new study said they can no longer be considered a typical dog.
American Great Dane, Zeus, confirmed as world's tallest living dog
The two-year-old American Great Dane from Texas stands at 3 feet, 5.18 inches.
Contrary to popular belief, your dog's breed won't predict behavior
The DNA of 2,155 dogs was sequenced to search for common genetic variations that could predict behavior.
Supreme Court to decide constitutionality of Trump's birthright citizenship order
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
Judge orders unsealing of grand jury transcripts from Epstein case in Florida
A federal judge granted a Justice Department request to unseal grand jury transcripts from a federal investigation in Florida into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
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Live updates as 2026 FIFA World Cup draw revealed
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The draw is being revealed from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Suspect in D.C. pipe bomb case ordered detained in first court appearance
The man suspected of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC headquarters in 2021 was ordered detained in his first appearance in federal court.
Indiana House GOP advances 9-0 congressional map, sending plan to state Senate
President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.
White House claims Europe facing "civilizational erasure" in 2 decades
The Trump administration says societal threats mean some European nations may not be "strong enough to remain reliable allies."
Minnesota officials saw signs of massive fraud even before COVID hit
In July 2019, Minnesota state officials spotted early signs of fraud that would eventually siphon away more than $1 billion in taxpayer money, sources told CBS News.
Texas flood disaster 911 calls released: "Some callers did not survive"
Kerrville Police Chief Chris McCall warned that the calls received by dispatchers are distressing.
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Officials expand probe into Waymo over robotaxis driving around buses
Federal regulators are investigating multiple Texas incidents in which the robotaxis drove around stopped school buses.
Supreme Court to decide constitutionality of Trump's birthright citizenship order
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
Indiana House GOP advances 9-0 congressional map, sending plan to state Senate
President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.
Suspect in D.C. pipe bomb case ordered detained in first court appearance
The man suspected of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC headquarters in 2021 was ordered detained in his first appearance in federal court.
Judge orders unsealing of grand jury transcripts from Epstein case in Florida
A federal judge granted a Justice Department request to unseal grand jury transcripts from a federal investigation in Florida into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Officials expand probe into Waymo over robotaxis driving around buses
Federal regulators are investigating multiple Texas incidents in which the robotaxis drove around stopped school buses.
Trump touts $20 trillion in new U.S. investments, but numbers don't add up
President Trump's claims of a historic multitrillion-dollar investment surge don't match federal data or the administration's own numbers.
Elon Musk's X fined $140 million for violating EU transparency rules
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
Over $1.7 million raised for 88-year-old Army vet working at grocery store
A former autoworker was given back his retirement through the kindness of strangers.
Netflix to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
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Supreme Court to decide constitutionality of Trump's birthright citizenship order
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
Indiana House GOP advances 9-0 congressional map, sending plan to state Senate
President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.
Suspect in D.C. pipe bomb case ordered detained in first court appearance
The man suspected of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC headquarters in 2021 was ordered detained in his first appearance in federal court.
Judge orders unsealing of grand jury transcripts from Epstein case in Florida
A federal judge granted a Justice Department request to unseal grand jury transcripts from a federal investigation in Florida into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump touts $20 trillion in new U.S. investments, but numbers don't add up
President Trump's claims of a historic multitrillion-dollar investment surge don't match federal data or the administration's own numbers.
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CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
Could pets be next for weight loss drugs? Here's what to know about a study.
A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.
CDC panel to vote Friday on hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
12 ex-FDA leaders criticize claims made by agency's current vaccine chief
The former officials said the FDA's plans to revamp how certain life-saving vaccines are handled would "disadvantage the people the FDA exists to protect, including millions of Americans at high risk from serious infections."
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
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Treasure trove found in Egyptian tomb solves ancient mystery
The royal symbol on the newly discovered figurines solves a long-standing mystery by identifying who was buried in the sarcophagus.
Elon Musk's X fined $140 million for violating EU transparency rules
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
Mystery drones seen over Ireland during Zelenskyy's visit
After a number of drone sightings near European airports and military bases, mysterious aircraft were seen over Ireland as Ukraine's Zelenskyy visited.
White House claims Europe facing "civilizational erasure" in 2 decades
The Trump administration says societal threats mean some European nations may not be "strong enough to remain reliable allies."
7 tons of cocaine seized off Colombia, 11 arrested unharmed, navy says
The seizures come as Colombian President Gustavo Petro is calling on the U.S. to end strikes in the region against apparent drug-carrying vessels.
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2026 Golden Globes nominees to be revealed on "CBS Mornings"
Eleven exclusive 2026 Golden Globes categories will be revealed Monday at 8:30 a.m. ET, only on "CBS Mornings."
Book excerpt: "My Beloved" by Jan Karon
The New York Times bestselling author returns to the village of Mitford in her 15th novel featuring Father Tim Kavanagh.
Amy Allen on songwriting, Grammy nods
Amy Allen, who is up for four Grammys, including songwriter of the year, sits down with Anthony Mason to talk about how she went from a nursing student to writing Grammy-nominated hits for Sabrina Carpenter and other pop stars.
Netflix to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Lucy Liu talks new movie, "Rosemead"
Lucy Liu talks about starring in and producing the movie "Rosemead," why she says the story resonates universally and reflecting on personal experiences for the film.
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Elon Musk's X fined $140 million for violating EU transparency rules
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
Google reveals top search trends of 2025
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," and the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ranked among Google's top search trends this year.
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.
Politico: Trump admin. looks to robotics
Leaders in the robotics industry say that to strengthen AI, companies also need a plan for robots. The White House appears to be listening. Yasmin Khorram, economic policy reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss her article on the topic.
Google's top search trends in 2025
Google has released its list of the 2025 top search trends. Robert Ferrera, a Google Trends expert, joins CBS News with more.
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
Most dogs have wolf DNA. These breeds have more than others.
Wolf DNA seems to have influenced the size, smelling power and even personality of modern dog breeds, scientists said.
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Michael Jordan expected to testify in court
Basketball legend Michael Jordan is expected to testify in an antitrust case against NASCAR. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.
Luigi Mangione's pretrial hearings postponed
Luigi Mangione, the man who faces a New York state trial over the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, did not attend his pretrial hearing because he's sick, the court announced Friday. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
4 killed in new boat strike, Pentagon says
The Pentagon announced a new strike and the deaths of four people aboard a boat apparently carrying drugs in the Pacific Ocean. CBS News' Eleanor Watson reports.
More on Letitia James indictments
A federal grand jury refused to re-indict Letitia James, the New York attorney general, after a judge threw out earlier fraud charges against her. Reuters reporter Sarah Lynch joins CBS News with more.
New evidence in Luigi Mangione case
Police bodycam footage of Luigi Mangione's arrest played in court shows officers questioning the suspect in the UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder after receiving a tip about his whereabouts. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports.
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Air Force approves SpaceX launch pad expansion
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Geomagnetic storm watch issued after powerful solar flare
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
Scientists think they've detected lightning on Mars: "Missing piece of the puzzle"
Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.
Russia sends a NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts, up to the space station
The new space station crew includes American Chris Williams, who holds a Ph.D. in astronomy and is a board-certified medical physicist at Harvard Medical School.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Robert Redford 1936-2025
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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?
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Trump awarded inaugural FIFA Peace Prize
President Trump received the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize during the 2026 men's tournament draw. CBS News' Willie James Inman reports.
Michael Jordan expected to testify in court
Basketball legend Michael Jordan is expected to testify in an antitrust case against NASCAR. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.
Rep. Lieu calls for war crimes investigation
California Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu is calling for a war crimes investigation as more details emerge about the Sept. 2 strikes against a boat apparently carrying drugs. Lieu joined CBS News with more on his take about the strikes.
Explosive Trump National Security Strategy
The Trump administration released a National Security Strategy document that details explosive claims about Europe's potential future in the next 20 years. CBS News' Willie James Inman reports.
Iowa man braving cold temperatures in car
An Iowa man who spoke to CBS News about sleeping in his car with his dog during the frigid winter temperatures is now receiving support from his community. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more, and meteorologist John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.