Iran expert calls strike on Iranian general "stunningly" stupid
A U.S. airstrike killed Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad early Friday, leading to threats of retaliation.
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President Trump said Qassem Soleimani was "planning a very major attack, and we got him."
Trump says U.S. is "prepared to take whatever action is necessary"
"We took action last night to stop a war. We did not take action to start a war," President Trump said of Qasem Soleimani's death.
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McConnell, Schumer address Iran policy, deadlock over impeachment
McConnell said on the Senate floor that House Democrats have "done enough damage," and their turn is over, but he added that the Senate "can't hold a trial without the articles" of impeachment.
"Illegal" or "bold"? Lawmakers divided over killing of Iranian general
Members of Congress are divided over the U.S. airstrike that killed Qassem Soleimani, the head of the Quds military force.
House lawyers and DOJ feud over McGahn testimony and Mueller material
The House Judiciary Committee faced off against the Justice Department in a pair of cases that stem from former special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Oil prices rise on fear of Iranian retaliation against U.S.
Fresh tensions could threaten the world's oil supply, boosting energy costs and potentially hurting economic growth
Marianne Williamson lays off entire campaign staff
But she says she's not planning to end her campaign.
Trey Gowdy will not join Trump's legal team despite speculation
The former Republican congressman was reportedly considered by President Trump to join his legal team last year
FDA bans some vaping products, including fruit and mint flavors
Ban excludes menthol and tobacco flavors, as well as vaping products that must be manually filled with liquid.
Trump campaign hauls in $46 million in fourth quarter
President Trump's reelection campaign raked in $46 million in the final quarter of 2019, far outpacing Democratic competitors Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg.
U.S. bolstering security after protests at embassy in Baghdad
The violence has subsided, but with thousands more troops preparing to head to the region, many wonder what it means for U.S.-Iraqi relations.
Pompeo postpones trip to Ukraine after attack on U.S. embassy in Iraq
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo postponed a five-country trip scheduled to start Friday following an attack on the U.S. embassy in Baghdad by pro-Iran protesters.
John Roberts praises judges' efforts in age of "false information"
Chief Justice John Roberts highlighted the importance of an independent federal judiciary and credited judges with promoting civic education in his annual year-end report.
U.S. troops at Iraq embassy fire tear gas as protest rages
The camped-out protesters lit a fire on the roof of the reception area and firebombed a second gate of the embassy compound in another day of unrest.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warns of new strategic weapon
Kim also said that the nation would no longer be "unilaterally bound" to a moratorium on tests of nuclear bombs and intercontinental ballistic missiles, according to state media.
U.S. to send 750 troops to Middle East after embassy attack
An estimated 6,000 protesters stormed the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad on Tuesday morning, smashing a door and setting fire to a reception area.
Trump Organization fires more undocumented workers
The Trump Organization has fired more undocumented workers at their properties before the end of the year
Corey Lewandowski says he won't seek Senate seat after all
Corey Lewandowski, President Trump's former campaign manager, announced he will not run for the U.S. Senate in New Hampshire, following months of speculation about his plans.
Policy expediting migrant deportations at the border expands
Advocates say the policy denies asylum-seekers due process, restricts access to lawyers and effectively ensures their prompt deportation.
Two years after Trump tax cuts, the middle class is lagging
The White House's signature tax law has failed to halt the rise of inequality in the U.S., federal data show.
Trump says he will sign "Phase One" trade deal with China on January 15
The president announced he will sign a "very large and comprehensive" phase one trade deal with China on January 15 and travel to Beijing "at a later date."
Indicted Giuliani associate wants to turn over records to House
Lev Parnas, an associate of Rudy Giuliani who was indicted in October, is asking a court for permission to turn over materials from his home and iPhone.
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Iran war continues with U.S. blockade of ports; Lebanon and Israel hold direct talks
The U.S. blockade of Iran's ports is now in its second day as Washington pressures Tehran to relinquish control of the Strait of Hormuz.
DOJ moves to dismiss Jan. 6 convictions against 12 former Proud Boys, Oath Keepers
The Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal court to vacate Jan. 6 convictions against a dozen former members of the right-wing Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, aiming to wipe away some of the final Capitol riot charges that are still standing.
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Bipartisan duo that pushed Swalwell, Gonzales to resign says other lawmakers may be next
A cross-party effort caused two House members to resign on Tuesday, and the female lawmakers who helped lead that push told CBS News that additional members of Congress could face similar pressure.
House passes aviation safety bill in response to deadly midair collision near D.C.
Earlier this year, the House narrowly defeated a Senate bill on the issue, angering victims' families.
Swalwell, Gonzales officially resign from Congress, avoiding expulsion votes
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales officially submitted their resignation letters to the House clerk on Tuesday.
Chevron executive suggests Americans should drive less amid high gas prices
"People should try to drive less. They should try to conserve energies," Andy Walz told CBS News. "We should be doing that all the time. Energy's essential for people's lives, but we should conserve it."
Family demands answers after N.J. influencer died on trip with fiance in Zanzibar
Ashly Robinson, an influencer who went by Ashlee Jenae online, died on a trip with her fiancé in Zanzibar. Now, her family is searching for answers.
Latest Eric Swalwell accuser alleges he drugged and raped her
Lonna Drewes came forward Tuesday with the allegations after the California Democrat announced he would resign from Congress.
11 races that could determine control of the Senate
The unpopular war with Iran and stubborn affordability issues have given Democrats cause to be more hopeful about their chances of flipping key seats — and maybe even winning control of the Senate.
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Police kill woman accused of kidnapping, slashing child at Omaha Walmart
Omaha police fatally shot a woman they say kidnapped a young boy and slashed him across the face before killing her.
Fourth U.S. strike on alleged drug boat in days kills 4
U.S. Southern Command posted aerial video on social media Tuesday showing a vessel bobbing in the water before being struck by a projectile and exploding.
House passes aviation safety bill in response to deadly midair collision near D.C.
Earlier this year, the House narrowly defeated a Senate bill on the issue, angering victims' families.
Chevron executive suggests Americans should drive less amid high gas prices
"People should try to drive less. They should try to conserve energies," Andy Walz told CBS News. "We should be doing that all the time. Energy's essential for people's lives, but we should conserve it."
Chevron says Venezuelan oil imports are helping curb U.S. gas prices
Venezuelan oil shipped to the U.S. is providing relief from higher prices caused by the Iran war, according to a senior Chevron executive.
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Chevron executive suggests Americans should drive less amid high gas prices
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Chevron says Venezuelan oil imports are helping curb U.S. gas prices
Venezuelan oil shipped to the U.S. is providing relief from higher prices caused by the Iran war, according to a senior Chevron executive.
7-Eleven plans to close 645 stores this year
The chain's North American operator forecast it will open 205 stores in 2026, although those openings will be outpaced by a series of closures.
Android users could get money under $135 million Google settlement
Millions of people using Android mobile devices could receive a payout, according to the settlement website.
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Bipartisan duo that pushed Swalwell, Gonzales to resign says other lawmakers may be next
A cross-party effort caused two House members to resign on Tuesday, and the female lawmakers who helped lead that push told CBS News that additional members of Congress could face similar pressure.
Fourth U.S. strike on alleged drug boat in days kills 4
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House passes aviation safety bill in response to deadly midair collision near D.C.
Earlier this year, the House narrowly defeated a Senate bill on the issue, angering victims' families.
DOJ moves to dismiss Jan. 6 convictions against 12 former Proud Boys, Oath Keepers
The Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal court to vacate Jan. 6 convictions against a dozen former members of the right-wing Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, aiming to wipe away some of the final Capitol riot charges that are still standing.
Swalwell, Gonzales officially resign from Congress, avoiding expulsion votes
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales officially submitted their resignation letters to the House clerk on Tuesday.
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Florida doctor indicted after allegedly removing patient's liver instead of spleen
Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky, 44, was arrested Monday after a two-year investigation by local, state and medical authorities.
Pennsylvania town faces fallout from Trump's environmental rule rollback
The Trump administration is ratcheting up attacks on environmental protections that Make America Healthy Again followers hold dear.
Fighting for health care claim approvals
Seventy-three percent of Americans say delays and denials of medical treatment by healthcare insurers are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients.
A teen athlete's headache wouldn't stop. It took a year to find a cure.
Jack Alston was used to migraines, but after two concussions in middle school, he was stuck with a headache that wouldn't go away.
Medicaid work rules will stress states' staffing capacity
Some states already don't have enough staff to quickly process Medicaid applications and answer enrollees' phone calls. Researchers say they may not be prepared to handle new Medicaid work rules, predicting people will lose coverage as a result.
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Fourth U.S. strike on alleged drug boat in days kills 4
U.S. Southern Command posted aerial video on social media Tuesday showing a vessel bobbing in the water before being struck by a projectile and exploding.
Family demands answers after N.J. influencer died on trip with fiance in Zanzibar
Ashly Robinson, an influencer who went by Ashlee Jenae online, died on a trip with her fiancé in Zanzibar. Now, her family is searching for answers.
At least 16 wounded in Turkey high school shooting; gunman dead
An 18-year-old attacker, armed with a shotgun, fired randomly inside a vocational high school, wounding 10 students, four teachers, a canteen employee and a police officer, the local governor said.
Powerful typhoon barrels over remote U.S. islands in Pacific: "Hitting us hard"
Typhoon Sinlaku came ashore on a chain of remote U.S. island territories in the Western Pacific, which includes Guam, on Tuesday. It was a super typhoon at the time.
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Husband of woman missing in Bahamas: "I won't be able to stop looking"
Brian Hooker, whose wife disappeared during a nighttime boat ride in the Bahamas, said he wants to believe his wife is still alive and plans to go back out to look for her as soon as possible.
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Inside the creation of "Front Porch Freestyles"
What started off as a simple way to promote music with some impromptu freestyling back in 2017 has turned into a critically acclaimed series showcasing artists big and small. Photojournalist Parrish Smith met the Washington, D.C., artist and crew behind the increasingly popular musical showcase "Front Porch Freestyles."
"Margo's Got Money Troubles" stars on series
Michelle Pfeiffer and Elle Fanning talk with "CBS Mornings" about starring in the new series "Margo's Got Money Troubles." The two discuss what drew them to the project and their characters, and what it's like to work together again.
Britney Spears voluntarily checks into rehab after California DUI arrest in March
Pop star Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into rehab following her DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.
4/12: Sunday Morning - The Money Issue
Jane Pauley hosts our annual "Money Issue." Featured: Obstacles to home ownership; fighting health insurance denials; Chinese EVs; opposition to AI data centers; American Girl dolls; skin care mogul Scarlett Johansson; roller coasters; the popularity of bingo!; and is your phone eavesdropping on you?
American Girl: Celebrating girl power
Founded in 1986, American Girl has created dolls, books and accessories that tell the stories of young girls in every American era. On the toy's 40th anniversary, correspondent Faith Salie explores how making history come alive is also creating timeless bonds between generations that celebrate girlhood.
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New study researches AI and medical questions
A new study found that a substantial amount of medical information provided by five popular artificial intelligence-driven chatbots is inaccurate and incomplete. One of the authors of the study, Nick Tiller joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Everyday items born from space exploration
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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New warning over AI
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Sam Altman voices safety concerns
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, shared a personal blog post and photo of his family saying, "In the hopes that it might dissuade the next person from throwing a Molotov cocktail at our house, no matter what they think of me," following an attack outside his home last week. Altman suggested the incident was connected to the broader debate over AI, saying, "we should deescalate the rhetoric and tactics."
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First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
Emperor penguins listed as endangered species
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
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Police kill woman accused of kidnapping, slashing child at Omaha Walmart
Omaha police fatally shot a woman they say kidnapped a young boy and slashed him across the face before killing her.
Sam Altman attack suspect appears in court
The 20-year-old man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home made his first court appearance on Tuesday. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
What to know about the Swalwell allegations
Two women spoke to CBS News' Nancy Cordes about their allegations against California Rep. Eric Swalwell as news emerges about his apparent misconduct.
At least 16 wounded in Turkey high school shooting; gunman dead
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Brian Hooker speaks about missing wife
Brian Hooker, the husband of the Michigan woman missing in the Bahamas, told CBS News' Cristian Benavides that he "won't be able to stop looking" for his wife Lynette Hooker, and that he wants to believe she is still alive. Hooker was arrested last week in connection with her disappearance and released from police custody on Monday.
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Artemis II astronauts welcomed home to Houston after historic moonshot
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
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Artemis II crew splashes down to end historic moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts returned to Earth with a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean after making a high-speed reentry through the atmosphere.
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4/14: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales officially resign from Congress; U.S. blockade of Iranian ports continues for second day.
Ashlee Jenae's death under investigation
The family of Ashly Robinson, better known online as Ashlee Jenae, is demanding answers after their daughter died during an overseas trip to Zanzibar with her fiancé. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports.
Sam Altman attack suspect appears in court
The 20-year-old man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home made his first court appearance on Tuesday. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
New study researches AI and medical questions
A new study found that a substantial amount of medical information provided by five popular artificial intelligence-driven chatbots is inaccurate and incomplete. One of the authors of the study, Nick Tiller joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Latest on Eric Swalwell allegations
Another Eric Swalwell accuser came forward on Tuesday with stunning allegations dating back to 2018. Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress on Monday. CBS News' Gwen Baumgardner reports, and Lauren Leader, the CEO of All in Together, has more.