U.S. military stops releasing information tracking progress in Afghanistan
The move comes as a government watchdog agency shows Afghan control of land is decreasing
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Nikki Haley lands spot on Boeing's board of directors
Haley resigned from her post as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations last year
Transcript: Mike Pompeo on "Intelligence Matters"
Pompeo spoke with CBS News senior national security contributor Michael Morell on his podcast "Intelligence Matters," ahead of its first-year anniversary as a production of CBS News
Biden emphasizes middle class in Iowa
2020 presidential candidate Joe Biden campaigned in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Tuesday. He focused largely on the middle class, wages, and Donald Trump. CBS News campaign reporter Bo Erickson joins "Red & Blue" with what Iowa voters are looking for.
Pennsylvania is key to Biden's campaign
Former Vice President Joe Biden held his first official campaign rally in Pittsburgh on Monday. John Micek, editor-in-chief of the Pennsylvania Capital-Star spoke to "Red & Blue" about why Biden sees the state as key to his campaign.
Schumer says Trump agrees on infrastructure
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said President Trump and Democratic leaders agreed on the cost of an infrastructure plan totaling $2 trillion over 25 years, with no indication how it will be paid for. The group will meet again in three weeks.
Schumer on working with & investigating Trump
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says that Democrats can continue their efforts at oversight of the Trump administration while working on a comprehensive plan for infrastructure, saying the two issues are not "mutually exclusive." Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke to the press after their meeting at the White House.
Schumer says Trump and Democrats agreed to $2 trillion figure on infrastructure
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called the meeting "constructive," and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called it "productive"
NASCAR champion Joey Logano honored at White House
The president greeted the NASCAR driver on the South Lawn Tuesday afternoon
Beto O'Rourke rolls out four-part climate plan
The four part plan aims to address the battle against climate change, what O'Rourke calls "the greatest threat we face"
Bipartisan bill introduces bill to extend TPS for Nicaraguans
Lawmakers have also introduced bipartisan legislation to grant Venezuelans TPS, but the White House has not taken an official stance on it
Schiff says House to make criminal referral on Erik Prince
Schiff said that the Mueller report's release shows "very strong evidence" that Prince "willingly" misled the House
Obama says Biden is "nowhere close to finished" in new campaign ad
"He could not have been a more effective partner in the progress that we've made," Obama is quoted as saying about Biden
Trump to meet with Pelosi and Schumer
President Trump meets with top Democrats Tuesday morning for the first time in months. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer want to discuss a "big and bold" infrastructure bill. The talks could show whether any legislative compromise is possible before the 2020 election. Paula Reid reports.
Biden kicks off 2020 run with Pittsburgh rally
Former Vice President Joe Biden kicked off his 2020 campaign Monday with a rally in Pittsburgh. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, Politico national political reporter Elena Schneider and Democratic strategist Joel Payne join CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss Biden's first rally.
Rosenstein hands in long-expected resignation letter
The deputy attorney general's last day is May 11; he thanked President Trump for appointing him to the job
Barr and House Democrats spar over conditions for hearing
The attorney general, who Democrats have accused of protecting the president, wants to be questioned only by members of Congress — not committee staff
International Association of Firefighters endorses Biden for president
IAFF released a video endorsing the former vice president in his 2020 run
Trump campaign chief vows to compete in 4 left-leaning states
Brad Parscale said the 2020 campaign will be "bigger, better and badder" by "every single metric"
Richmond says impeachment is "best way to get all the facts out"
The Louisiana Democrat sits on the House Judiciary Committee, which has the authority to draft articles of impeachment against presidents
Graham says Trump "did nothing" to warrant impeachment
"I believe the president did nothing wrong. Whether you like him or not, I'll leave that up to you," Graham said on "Face the Nation"
Trump's call with Libyan warlord had "unnerving effect," Graham says
Graham said the president's phone call to Khalifa Haftar, a U.S. citizen, could be perceived as the U.S. government "picking sides"
Trump holds MAGA rally
In full campaign mode, President Trump urged loyal supporters in Wisconsin -- a key battleground state which Democrats hope to win back in 2020 -- to help him secure a second term and repeat his surprise electoral triumph in 2016. He skipped the White House Correspondents' Dinner for the third year in a row. Steve Dorsey reports from Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Historian Ron Chernow celebrates journalists at WHCD
President Trump declined to attend the annual dinner for the third year in a row
Trump energizes supporters in Wisconsin for reelection bid
In full campaign mode, the president urged his supporters to help him secure a second term
3 killed in shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego, police say; 2 suspects dead
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and two suspected shooters were found dead inside a vehicle nearby, police said.
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Trump calls off attack on Iran amid "serious negotiations" toward peace deal
President Trump had warned Sunday that "the Clock is Ticking" for Iran to accept a peace agreement.
The story of Cuba's 1996 shootdown that could lead to Raúl Castro's indictment
Thirty years ago, a Cuban fighter jet shot down two civilian planes operated by Florida-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue, an incident that inflamed U.S.-Cuba relations.
Massie defiant as Trump seeks to oust him in primary: "I'm going to win"
Massie said the president is worried about his preferred candidate Ed Gallrein's chances in the Kentucky race.
Trump settles IRS lawsuit, sets up $1.7B fund for claims of "weaponization"
President Trump had accused the Treasury Department and IRS of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and company.
Trump admin. proposes admitting thousands more Afrikaners to U.S. as refugees
The Trump administration is doubling down on efforts to resettle White Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees, proposing to increase the government's refugee cap to welcome thousands more of them, according to a plan obtained by CBS News.
Iran more than doubled executions in 2025, global death penalty hit 44-year high
Iran executed more than twice as many people last year as it did in 2024, according to a new report by Amnesty International.
Supreme Court tells lower courts to take new look at 2 voting rights cases
At issue in the cases was who can bring lawsuits in federal court to address potential violations of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
LIRR strike to end as MTA, unions reach tentative agreement
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the MTA and LIRR unions reached "a fair deal" to end the strike after three days.
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LIRR strike ends as MTA, unions reach tentative agreement
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the MTA and LIRR unions reached "a fair deal" to end the strike after three days.
Florida mother turns to digital couponing as grocery bill soars
With inflation hitting its highest point since 2023, Kiana Powell told CBS News, "I cannot let a deal go to waste if it's something that I am using daily."
New York Times sues Pentagon a second time over press access policy
The New York Times sued the Defense Department Monday for the second time in recent months over media access.
Massie defiant as Trump seeks to oust him in primary: "I'm going to win"
Massie said the president is worried about his preferred candidate Ed Gallrein's chances in the Kentucky race.
Who could benefit from Trump's $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization" fund?
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the creation of the fund as part of the settlement of President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS over the leaking of his tax returns.
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Florida mother turns to digital couponing as grocery bill soars
With inflation hitting its highest point since 2023, Kiana Powell told CBS News, "I cannot let a deal go to waste if it's something that I am using daily."
Pay for American workers is lagging inflation — again
U.S. wage growth is lagging inflation for the first time since 2023, eroding consumers' purchasing power.
Jury unanimously dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
NextEra Energy to acquire Dominion in a $67 billion utility deal
The combined company will serve about 10 million utility customers across Florida, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Is the answer to the housing crunch right in your own backyard?
Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, are small, fully-functional secondary homes located on the same property as a main home, usually in the backyard, filling a vital need where housing has proved scant or expensive.
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Trump admin. proposes admitting thousands more Afrikaners to U.S. as refugees
The Trump administration is doubling down on efforts to resettle White Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees, proposing to increase the government's refugee cap to welcome thousands more of them, according to a plan obtained by CBS News.
New York Times sues Pentagon a second time over press access policy
The New York Times sued the Defense Department Monday for the second time in recent months over media access.
Massie defiant as Trump seeks to oust him in primary: "I'm going to win"
Massie said the president is worried about his preferred candidate Ed Gallrein's chances in the Kentucky race.
Who could benefit from Trump's $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization" fund?
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the creation of the fund as part of the settlement of President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS over the leaking of his tax returns.
The story of Cuba's 1996 shootdown that could lead to Raúl Castro's indictment
Thirty years ago, a Cuban fighter jet shot down two civilian planes operated by Florida-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue, an incident that inflamed U.S.-Cuba relations.
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Latest on American who contracted Ebola
A missionary doctor who was serving in Congo will receive treatment in Germany after testing positive for Ebola. Skyler Henry has the latest.
American doctor working in Congo tests positive for Ebola
An American medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has a confirmed case of Ebola, and is being taken to Germany for treatment.
Ebola strain in latest outbreak has no vaccine, no treatment
The virus behind the latest Ebola outbreak is the Bundibugyo virus, which is less common and there is no vaccine or treatment.
U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
Inside the "troubled teen" industry, when help sometimes does more harm
A CBS News investigation into youth residential treatment programs finds allegations of abuse, a lack of federal oversight, and families left to navigate a multibillion-dollar industry largely on their own.
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Iran more than doubled executions in 2025, global death penalty hit 44-year high
Iran executed more than twice as many people last year as it did in 2024, according to a new report by Amnesty International.
The story of Cuba's 1996 shootdown that could lead to Raúl Castro's indictment
Thirty years ago, a Cuban fighter jet shot down two civilian planes operated by Florida-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue, an incident that inflamed U.S.-Cuba relations.
Trump says he's called off plans for a "scheduled attack of Iran"
President Trump said he received a request from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Gunman kills 6, wounds 8 in latest shooting rampage in Turkey
A man armed with a rifle carried out a string of attacks, killing at least six people and wounding eight others, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.
American doctor working in Congo tests positive for Ebola
An American medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has a confirmed case of Ebola, and is being taken to Germany for treatment.
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2-time "Survivor" contestant on 50th season
Rob Cesternino, a 2-time "Survivor" castaway, talks about the upcoming "Survivor 50" finale, who he think will make the final three and who is his favorite to win the game.
Hayden Panettiere opens up in new memoir
Golden Globe-nominated actor Hayden Panettiere shares her story and opens up about life in the spotlight as a young actor, postpartum depression and her healing journey.
5/17: Sunday Morning "By Design"
Jane Pauley hosts our annual look at design. Featured: Tiny homes in your backyard; Louis Vuitton; Adobe house construction; Finland's Marimekko; domino art; Philadelphia food favorites; chandeliers; Longwood Gardens; rare maps; and director Jon Favreau of "The Mandalorian and Grogu."
"Call Her Daddy" podcast host Alex Cooper announces pregnancy
"Call Her Daddy" host Alex Cooper said on Instagram that she and husband Matt Kaplan are expecting their first child.
Director Jon Favreau on "The Mandalorian and Grogu"
Jon Favreau, creator of the "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian," has now brought the father-son relationship of Pedro Pascal's bounty hunter and his charge "Baby Yoda" to the big screen.
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Musk loses lawsuit against OpenAI
A California jury on Monday unanimously dismissed Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and its top executives. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the case.
Musk says he'll appeal OpenAI lawsuit dismissal
A California jury on Monday unanimously dismissed Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent 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.
Jury unanimously dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
Jury to start deliberations in OpenAI trial
A nine-person jury will begin deliberations Monday in Elon Musk's $150 billion civil lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Rachel Metz, artificial intelligence reporter for Bloomberg, joins with more.
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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.
New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
How a growing El Niño will affect 2026 hurricane season in Atlantic, Pacific
The last time an El Niño pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
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Mom reported son missing before mosque attack
Police held a news conference Monday evening to give an update on the deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Authorities say the two suspects killed three others before being found dead in a nearby vehicle.
Mangione state murder trial: evidence ruling
Luigi Mangione appeared in court on Monday for a pivotal hearing where a judge ruled what items can and cannot be used as evidence in his upcoming state murder trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman was inside the courtroom.
Ruling on evidence in Luigi Mangione case
A judge on Monday ruled a 9 millimeter gun, a silencer and a red notebook allegedly found in the search of Luigi Mangione's possessions can be used as evidence in his state trial for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in September. Lilia Luciano has more.
Latest on Islamic Center of San Diego shooting
Police say three adults were killed when two shooters opened fire Monday at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
Officials: No children hurt in mosque shooting
At least three adults were killed when a pair of gunmen opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday. The two teenage suspects were found dead inside a nearby car, officials say. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
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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.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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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
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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From 1996: Cuba shoots down 2 civilian planes
On Feb. 24, 1996, Cuba shot down two civilian aircraft, prompting global outcry. Watch CBS News' coverage of the aftermath.
Full interview: GOP Rep. Thomas Massie
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie is bearing the brunt of the White House in his primary race for Kentucky's 4th Congressional District against Trump-backed Ed Gallrein. Massie spoke with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe a day before the election about the record-breaking spending in his race, his views on Israel, President Trump and more.
Massie facing Trump-backed challenger
Rep. Thomas Massie is facing Trump-backed retired Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in Tuesday's primary for Kentucky's Fourth Congressional District. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the latest.
5/18: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego; Trump says U.S. won't go forward with scheduled attack on Iran.
Mom reported son missing before mosque attack
Police held a news conference Monday evening to give an update on the deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Authorities say the two suspects killed three others before being found dead in a nearby vehicle.