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Donald Trump "got out" of stock market; Rio Olympics ticket sales off to slow start; gun sales rose another 19% last quarter. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch.
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Sexual harassment in workplace
Donald Trump and his son, Eric, sparked a national debate over workplace sexual harassment. The GOP presidential nominee said that his daughter Ivanka would respond to harassment by finding another career or company, while Eric told "CBS This Morning" on Tuesday that his sister was too strong of a person to subject herself to harassment. CBS News contributor and New York Times correspondent Jodi Kantor and CBS News legal expert Rikki Klieman join "CBS This Morning" to discuss the controversy and offer practical advice.
Trump comments' impact on GOP
CBS News political director and "Face the Nation" moderator John Dickerson joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the rift in the Republican Party following Donald Trump's controversial remarks about the family of U.S. Army Capt. Humayun Khan and sexual harassment in the workplace.
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Less than two weeks after a Republican convention that stressed party unity, Donald Trump has said he won't endorse two of his most prominent Republican colleagues; according to the old saying, "you can't reinvent the wheel," but when it comes to the ferris wheel, cities across the globe are doing just that
Obama vs. Trump
President Obama challenged the Republican establishment Tuesday to drop Donald Trump. The president called Trump "unfit" and "woefully unprepared" for the White House. CBS News foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan joins CBSN with the latest on the president's attacks against Trump.
Impact of Trump rhetoric
On Tuesday, Donald Trump deepened the divide within his own party. The GOP nominee refused to endorse House Speaker Paul Ryan and Senator John McCain. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN with the latest on the impact of Trump's decisions.
Obama slams Trump
President Obama said Tuesday that Donald Trump is "unfit" for the presidency. He also called out the GOP leadership, asking why they still support him. Margaret Brennan reports.
Eric Trump on sexual harassment
Eric Trump tried to defend his father's comments on sexual assault Tuesday, but wound up getting into hot water himself. During an appearance on "CBS This Morning," he said his sister Ivanka would not "allow herself" to be sexually harassed.
Military mom booed
Catherine Byrne, a military mom, was booed at a Mike Pence rally in Nevada after commenting on Donald Trump's recent attacks on the parents of a fallen Muslim-American soldier. She joins CBSN to explain why she felt she needed to question the actions of the Republican nominee.
Trump in Virginia
Donald Trump held an eventful campaign rally in Ashburn, Virginia Tuesday. A Trump supporter gave the candidate a replica of his Purple Heart medal, which Trump accepted by saying, "I always wanted to get the Purple Heart. This was much easier." He also called out a crying baby in the crowd. See his full remarks.
Obama: Trump is unfit
At a news conference today, President Obama went after Donald Trump and said the GOP nominee is "woefully unprepared" for the White House. And for the first time, a Republican member of Congress announced he will be voting for Hillary Clinton. Roll Call columnist Jon Allen and Washington Post reporter Philip Bump join CBSN to discuss the campaign.
Trump losing support
Donald Trump has lost some support according to the latest CBS News general election poll. In addition to a dip in the polls, a number of GOP leaders are turning on the Republican nominee. The Washington Post's Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN to discuss.
Republicans cross party lines
After criticizing the parents of a Muslim-American soldier who died fighting for his country, Donald Trump is losing support from some Republicans. CBS News' Major Garrett has the latest.
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Is Trump losing support?
The latest national CBS News poll shows Hillary Clinton leading Donald Trump by 7 points. Trump went on the attack on the campaign trail, calling Clinton the "devil" at a rally on Monday. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has the latest on the race.
Gold Star mom stunned by Trump
Carlene Cross' youngest child, Jason Bogar, was killed in Afghanistan in 2008. His three tours of duty also included Iraq. The Gold Star mother called on Republican leaders to go further in repudiating Donald Trump's comments against the family of U.S. Army Capt. Humayun Khan.
Eric Trump on Gold Star family
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's son, Eric, is executive vice president of development and acquisitions for the Trump Organization. He joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his father's fight with the parents of fallen soldier, U.S. Army Capt. Humayun Khan, and his comments on women being sexually harassed by former Fox News CEO Roger Ailes.
Buffett campaigns for Clinton
A CBS News poll shows six in 10 voters say Donald Trump is not prepared to be president. About the same number say Hillary Clinton is prepared for the job. Clinton campaigned Monday night in Omaha, Nebraska, with Warren Buffett. The billionaire investor tried to goad Trump into releasing his tax returns. Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump's Russia comments
Donald Trump is trying to clear up comments he made on Russian forces in Ukraine. CBS News senior national security analyst Fran Townsend joins CBSN to discuss.
Khizr Khan
As Donald Trump and gold star father, Khizr Khan, and engage in a war of words, here's everything you need to know about Khizr's son, fallen U.S. Army Captain Humayun Khan.
Trump vs. soldier's parents
Donald Trump is coming under fire for comments he made this weekend on Russia and Ukraine, and for attacking the parents of a fallen Muslim-American soldier. Time's Zeke Miller explains what impact this may have on the campaign.
Trump Vs. Khan
"Face The Nation" moderator John Dickerson discusses the fallout from Donald Trump's feud with the Muslim-American parents of a fallen U.S. soldier.
Trump in trouble?
GOP leaders have condemned their presidential nominee for his remarks about the parents of a Muslim-American serviceman killed in the Iraq war. CBS News' Major Garrett has the details.
Gen. Hayden on Trump, Crimea
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump says if he were president, Russian leader Vladimir Putin would not invade Ukraine. He also leaves the door open to recognizing Russia's annexation of Crimea. Hillary Clinton's campaign responded saying, "This is scary stuff." Former National Security Agency and CIA director Gen. Michael Hayden joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss Trump's foreign policy comments, intelligence briefings for presidential candidates and whether he thinks Russia hacked the DNC.
Trump's feud with Kahn family
CBS News political director and "Face the Nation" moderator John Dickerson joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is under fire for his feud with a fallen soldier's family.
U.S. prepares for new military strikes against Iran
At the same time, Tehran is reviewing the latest U.S. proposal for a possible agreement to end the nearly three-month war.
Tulsi Gabbard resigning as intel chief, citing husband's cancer diagnosis
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
Over 40,000 evacuated in California chemical leak as officials warn tank may explode
Southern California officials have expanded evacuations in several Orange County cities due to concerns over a leaking toxic chemical tank that they say is "actively in crisis."
Ebola kills 3 Red Cross workers in the Congo, organization says
The three workers, who died in March, were "among the first known victims of the outbreak," the Red Cross said.
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Rubio says Iran imposing tolls on Strait of Hormuz "not acceptable"
The secretary of state tempered optimism for a deal to end the Iran war, calling Iran's bid to "create a tolling system" in the Strait of Hormuz "not acceptable."
Cruz says Blanche faced "full-on revolt" over DOJ fund at meeting with GOP senators
The GOP senator said the meeting included "screaming," adding that "fiery does not begin to cut it."
Judge tosses federal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
Trump administration to require most green card applicants to leave U.S. first
The Trump administration on Friday announced a sweeping policy designed to make it harder for immigrants already in the U.S. to get permanent residency.
Kyle Busch was coughing up blood a day before his death, 911 call reveals
Kyle Busch's cause of death has not been given, though his family said earlier the NASCAR icon had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
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How some U.S. schools are teaching kindness classes
Kindness 101 is a program that uses the stories CBS News finds in our "On the Road" series to teach kindness and character. The stories are paired with lesson plans created by a nonprofit at Iowa's Drake University called "Character Counts!"
SpaceX launches more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket
Perfecting SpaceX's mammoth rocket will be critical to NASA's plans for returning astronauts to the surface of the moon.
U.S. prepares for new military strikes against Iran
At the same time, Tehran is reviewing the latest U.S. proposal for a possible agreement to end the nearly three-month war.
AI is driving more job cuts and weighing on hiring, economists say
Economists say AI is reshaping the U.S. labor market by suppressing hiring even as overall job losses remain limited.
Kyle Busch was coughing up blood a day before his death, 911 call reveals
Kyle Busch's cause of death has not been given, though his family said earlier the NASCAR icon had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
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AI is driving more job cuts and weighing on hiring, economists say
Economists say AI is reshaping the U.S. labor market by suppressing hiring even as overall job losses remain limited.
House lawmakers launch insider trading probe into Kalshi and Polymarket
Rep. James Comer is requesting information from Kalshi and Polymarket on how the prediction markets guard against insider trading.
Kevin Warsh sworn in as new Fed chair, replacing Powell
Kevin Warsh has vowed to preserve the Fed's independence over monetary policy, telling lawmakers he will never "predetermine" interest rates at the president's request.
This factor may determine whether you get rich. You don't control it.
Landing a good-paying job may not be enough to buy a home. A new study finds family wealth plays an outsized role in who becomes a homeowner.
Why Google's Gemini Spark AI agent could be a game changer
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
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Cruz says Blanche faced "full-on revolt" over DOJ fund at meeting with GOP senators
The GOP senator said the meeting included "screaming," adding that "fiery does not begin to cut it."
U.S. prepares for new military strikes against Iran
At the same time, Tehran is reviewing the latest U.S. proposal for a possible agreement to end the nearly three-month war.
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CIA director brought paramilitary leader involved in Maduro capture to Cuba meeting
When CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Havana last week to meet with senior Cuban officials, he brought along one of the covert operators involved in the mission to capture Nicolás Maduro, multiple people familiar with the matter said.
Judge tosses federal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
Trump administration to require most green card applicants to leave U.S. first
The Trump administration on Friday announced a sweeping policy designed to make it harder for immigrants already in the U.S. to get permanent residency.
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Ebola kills 3 Red Cross workers in the Congo, organization says
The three workers, who fell ill in March and died in May, were "among the first known victims of the outbreak," the Red Cross said.
Teen's mystery illness solved: "It took 18 years to get an answer"
Lucia Adarve had a long list of symptoms that no one could diagnose. Her mother Lisa was determined to find an answer.
Ebola "spreading rapidly" in the Congo with national risk "very high"
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
New weight-loss drug Retatrutide in trials
A new weight-loss drug, so new it is not on the market yet, is showing promising results in trials, doing much more than what current medications can. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
U.S. steps up Ebola prevention efforts
The U.S. is stepping up efforts to prevent Ebola from entering the country through its airports, with one flight diverted to Canada on Wednesday evening. Ian Lee reports from Detroit.
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Ebola kills 3 Red Cross workers in the Congo, organization says
The three workers, who fell ill in March and died in May, were "among the first known victims of the outbreak," the Red Cross said.
Bodies of divers who died in Maldives scuba accident returned to Italy
The remains of four Italian divers who died deep inside an underwater cave have been repatriated. One other set of remains was returned earlier this month.
Coal mine explosion in China kills 90 people, state media say
The incident marks China's deadliest mining accident in years.
U.S. prepares for new military strikes against Iran
At the same time, Tehran is reviewing the latest U.S. proposal for a possible agreement to end the nearly three-month war.
Fake political party led by an AI cockroach overruns Indian politics
The satirical "Cockroach Janta Party" calls itself a "political front of the youth, by the youth, for the youth." India's government may be trying to squash it.
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The movies to tune in for this summer
Disney's latest addition to the Star Wars franchise, "The Mandalorian and Grogu," is kicking off the summer slate of blockbusters. Some other highly-anticipated movies that will be tested at the box office this summer are Steven Spielberg's "Disclosure Day," "Toy Story 5" and "Supergirl." Lucas Shaw, managing editor for media and entertainment at Bloomberg News, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Rob Base, rapper on classic hip-hop track "It Takes Two," dies at 59
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Weenie 500 winners relish first-place finish
The Indianapolis 500 is this Memorial Day Weekend, kicked off by the second annual Weenie 500. "Cook 'Em Cam" and "Jack and Cheese," whose New York dog won the race, join CBS News to discuss.
New movies to watch this summer
Major franchises are bringing new movies to a theater near you this summer. Fandango's Erik Davis joins with more.
Britney Spears argument, DUI arrest on video
A newly released video shows the California Highway Patrol's March 4, 2026, DUI arrest of pop star Britney Spears in Ventura County, California. Officers indicated they smelled alcohol on Spears and conducted a field sobriety test before she was placed in the back of a patrol car and taken to a hospital for a blood test to check for drugs. Spears voluntarily checked herself into rehab in April and pleaded guilty to reckless driving.
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CBS News poll finds most doubt government will ensure AI used appropriately
Amid concern about AI taking jobs, people see a range of motives by AI companies.
Ring founder on the Fire Watch feature
As thousands evacuate their homes in Southern California to flee the Sandy Fire, Ring doorbell and security cameras are helping residents and emergency crews stay informed and stay safe. Ring founder Jamie Siminoff joins CBS News to discuss the Fire Watch feature.
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.
Stanford student on how AI impacted his class
A recent opinion piece in The New York Times spotlighted the impact of artificial intelligence on the 2026 graduating class at one of the world's most prestigious universities. The author, Stanford student Theo Baker, joins to discuss.
Why Google's Gemini Spark AI agent could be a game changer
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
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What we know about new UFO file release
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Atlantic hurricane season is coming up. Here's what NOAA predicts.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
El Niño could bring "double whammy" of high tide flooding, NOAA warns
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
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Lawyers shot outside North Carolina courthouse
In Raleigh, North Carolina, a woman's civil case turned into a criminal one after police said she shot two lawyers outside a courthouse. Both were hospitalized. Skyler Henry reports.
Ivey and Ellison on 6 years since Floyd murder
Six years after his murder in Minneapolis, and despite passing the House twice, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act remains stalled in the Senate. Some lawmakers are hoping to change that. Democratic Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison join to reflect on the state of police reform.
Mosque attack was streamed online
The deadly attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego was streamed online, and at least three people watched as two teenagers attacked the facility filled with young students, CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Britney Spears argument, DUI arrest on video
A newly released video shows the California Highway Patrol's March 4, 2026, DUI arrest of pop star Britney Spears in Ventura County, California. Officers indicated they smelled alcohol on Spears and conducted a field sobriety test before she was placed in the back of a patrol car and taken to a hospital for a blood test to check for drugs. Spears voluntarily checked herself into rehab in April and pleaded guilty to reckless driving.
Britney Spears argued with police during DUI arrest, footage shows
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
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SpaceX launches more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket
Perfecting SpaceX's mammoth rocket will be critical to NASA's plans for returning astronauts to the surface of the moon.
SpaceX launch of more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket scrubbed at last minute
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
SpaceX to explore "the true nature of the universe" as it plans IPO
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
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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.
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?
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.
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The Man with Two Names | Post Mortem
Anne-Marie Green sits down with "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty and producer Josh Yager to discuss Jon Green, who was arrested for stealing his ex-wife's dogs and convicted in 2025 for soliciting her murder. But Erin and Josh first met Jon Green back in 2002, when he was then known as Ted Maher, and he had been convicted of arson, leading to the deaths of billionaire Edmond Safra and his nurse.
Listen: The final moments of CBS News Radio
On Friday, May 22, 2026, CBS News Radio signed off after nearly a century on the air. Christopher Cruise anchored the final newscast and special report.
The weather heading into Memorial Day weekend
CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano has the weather forecast as the U.S. heads into Memorial Day weekend.
The Memorial Day sales to look out for
A recent survey from digital savings platform Retail Me Not found 54% of respondents plan to shop Memorial Day weekend sales this year, up 36% from last year. But the survey found the amount people plan to spend has dropped a whopping 70% from last year. Consumer savings expert Andrea Woroch has more.
Is the DOJ independent of the president?
This week, the Justice Department created a so-called "anti-weaponization fund" as part of a settlement between President Trump and his own federal government over the leaking of his tax returns. The settlement also includes a pledge from the IRS that it will not pursue any legal claims it may have against Mr. Trump, his family and his companies. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.