S. Korea says Kim Jong Un could have 60 nuclear weapons
In Seoul's 1st comment on size of North's nuclear arsenal, gov't minister tells parliament Kim likely has between 20 and 60 atomic bombs
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White House authorizes broader FBI interviews in Kavanaugh review
President Trump on Monday said he thinks the FBI should interview "anybody" it wants. The FBI has spoken to a key witness, Kavanaugh friend Mark Judge
Trump at Tenn. rally
President Trump said at a Tennessee rally for Senate candidate Marsha Blackburn that a vote for Democrat Phil Bredesen is a vote for "Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi and the real leader of the Democrats, Maxine Waters."
Kavanaugh probe extended
President Trump expanded the FBI investigation into the allegations of sexual assault against Brett Kavanaugh Monday. CBS chief Congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to discuss the one condition that must remain for the probe to be completed.
In Tennessee, Trump urges supporters to protect his agenda by voting
The rally comes as the the president has called for a "comprehensive" FBI review related to Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh
McConnell says Senate will vote on Kavanaugh "this week"
"The time for endless delay and obstruction has come to a close," McConnell declared
Trump awards Medal of Honor to Army medic
President Trump awarded the nation's highest military honor to Ronald J. Shurer II for conspicuous gallantry for actions he took in 2008 as a staff sergeant in the Army. He now serves in the Secret Service.
Trump presents Medal of Honor to army medic Staff Sgt. Ronald Shurer
Trump awarded the military honor to Ronald J. Shurer II, for conspicuous gallantry for actions he took in 2008 as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army
FBI investigating Kavanaugh allegations
The FBI has begun a weeklong investigation into sexual misconduct claims against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh after some senators called to delay a confirmation vote last week. President Trump is reportedly limiting the scope of the investigation, but the president says the FBI has free rein to interview whoever it deems appropriate. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joined CBSN to discuss the state of the investigation and the confirmation process.
Trump unveils trade deal with Mexico, Canada
President Trump has rolled out the revamped North American Free Trade Agreement, known as the United States Mexico Canada Agreement, at the White House. He called the new agreement a "historic win" and the "most balanced" trade deal in the history of the country.
Expert on scope of FBI's Kavanaugh probe
The FBI has reopened its background investigation into Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, who faces multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. The bureau is largely acting in a support role to the White House, former FBI Assistant Director Ron Hosko said on CBSN.
Trump on Kavanaugh's testimony about drinking
During a press conference on trade, President Trump suggested that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's drinking in high school shouldn't prevent him from being confirmed. The president also said that not consuming alcohol was "one of my only good traits."
Trump speaks out on Kavanaugh investigation
President Trump told reporters that whatever the Senate wants to do regarding the scope of the FBI's investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh "is OK with me." He also claimed that Democrats calling for the investigation are "no angels," suggesting one unnamed senator has been in "compromising" situations.
What could FBI's Kavanaugh probe look like?
President Trump has agreed to order an FBI investigation into the allegations of sexual misconduct against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Jessica Levinson, a professor at Loyola Law School, joins CBSN to discuss what the investigation could look like.
Trump says FBI should interview "anybody they want" in Kavanaugh review
President Trump said he was surprised by how much his Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh talked about beer last week at his Senate hearing
Trump touts NAFTA overhaul in press conference
The deal, dubbed the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA), enables for Canada to stay a part of a North American trade pact
U.S., Canada reach 11th-hour deal saving, renaming NAFTA, 3-way pact with Mexico
Trump tweets glowing approval; Canadian PM Trudeau calls it "good day for Canada"; Mexican official tweeted it's "a good night for Mexico, and for North America"
First Lady Melania Trump departs for Africa on first solo trip abroad
Trump will visit Africa on Tuesday in Ghana in the West, followed by stops in Malawi in the South, Kenya in the East and Egypt in the Northeast
Kavanaugh battle overshadows start of Supreme Court term
Bitter fight over Trump's nominee has one seat on nine-member bench vacant and may be reason for early lineup lacking many high-profile cases
Commentary: Kavanaugh's confirmation process is not supposed to work this way
If we're going confirm or reject judges over feelings instead of their records, then the point of the courts is lost already
Could defending Brett Kavanaugh be GOP's rallying cry? What to watch in politics this week
"Democrats have obviously held a significant intensity advantage this cycle, but the Kavanaugh debate has changed that," says Josh Holmes
Kanye West goes on pro-Trump rant after "SNL" performance
West spoke of his support for President Trump while wearing a MAGA hat on "Saturday Night Live"
Iran's top diplomat defends comparing Trump to Nazis
"A huge number of people died - a huge number of innocent people who died. But- it does not justify depriving others of their homeland," said Zarif
Iran's top diplomat warns Trump's "bully" behavior will prompt backlash
"The United States is asking countries to violate international law, and is telling countries and companies that if they observe the law they'll be punished," Javad Zarif said
"Nobody's ever had a presidency like this," Trump says at West Virginia rally
West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin is considered a critical swing vote in the Senate for the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh
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Iran touts video of purported ship seizures as Trump quiet on next move
Iran releases video purportedly showing its forces seizing ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump remains largely silent on his next move in the war.
Senate adopts budget resolution in effort to fund ICE
The Senate adopted a budget resolution after a five-hour "vote-a-rama," with the GOP moving forward to fund ICE without Democrats.
John Phelan out as Navy secretary in latest high-profile Trump admin. departure
Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his role effective immediately, chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday.
Judge blocks Virginia from using new House maps, 1 day after redistricting vote
A state court judge on Wednesday blocked Virginia from moving forward with a redistricting effort that passed a day earlier, a roadblock in Democrats' efforts to redraw the state's congressional maps.
Trump administration reaches $1.25 million settlement with Carter Page
The FBI obtained four warrants under FISA to monitor Carter Page, who served as an informal adviser to President Trump during his 2016 campaign.
AI is fueling a surge in crypto fraud schemes, IRS investigators say
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
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Family "is heartbroken" to learn soldier's wife won't be released by ICE after all
The wife of Sgt. First Class Jose Serrano is being held at an ICE detention center in El Paso.
Ecuador to extradite notorious drug gang leader to U.S.
Dario Penafiel, known as "Topo," allegedly worked closely with one of Ecuador's most powerful drug lords, Adolfo Macias, alias "Fito."
"A breaking point": Inside the 68-day DHS shutdown
In a department built to respond to catastrophic threats, employees have been reduced to bartering for office supplies.
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The 2026 NFL Draft is tonight. Here's when and how to watch.
Here is what to know about where and when to watch the 2026 NFL Draft.
2026 NFL Draft first round order shows when your team will get their next picks
The 2026 NFL Draft is Thursday night. Here is the order of picks for Round 1.
AI is fueling a surge in crypto fraud schemes, IRS investigators say
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
Compare the candidates for California governor, side by side, on the issues that matter to you
Compare the candidates for California governor with the CBS News California Investigates Side-by-Side Candidate Guide.
Remains found of 3 Memphis children may have been there for years, police say
Memphis authorities say they are investigating the discovery of remains of three children, believed to be between 3 and 7 years of age, that could have been there for years.
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AI is fueling a surge in crypto fraud schemes, IRS investigators say
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
Rents around the U.S. are growing more slowly than they have in years
The cost of renting a home, which surged during the pandemic, is showing signs of returning to earth, new data shows.
Crypto mogul sues Trump family's World Liberty Financial, alleging fraud
Sun alleges that World Liberty Financial froze the digital tokens he had purchased, locking him out of assets worth as much as $1 billion.
Anthropic investigating possible breach of its Mythos AI model
The AI company behind the chatbot Claude is looking into a report of unauthorized access to Mythos from one of its third-party vendor environments.
Trump Media replaces CEO Devin Nunes as its losses top $1 billion
The company behind Truth Social has lost more than $1 billion since going public two years ago, while its shares have tumbled 58% during the past 12 months.
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Senate adopts budget resolution in effort to fund ICE
The Senate adopted a budget resolution after a five-hour "vote-a-rama," with the GOP moving forward to fund ICE without Democrats.
All U.S. attorney's offices must assign a prosecutor to new fraud division: Memo
In the memo, Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald said detailing a prosecutor from each U.S. attorney's office is aimed to help "execute a nationwide strategy to eliminate fraud in every district."
Judge blocks Virginia from using new House maps, 1 day after redistricting vote
A state court judge on Wednesday blocked Virginia from moving forward with a redistricting effort that passed a day earlier, a roadblock in Democrats' efforts to redraw the state's congressional maps.
"A breaking point": Inside the 68-day DHS shutdown
In a department built to respond to catastrophic threats, employees have been reduced to bartering for office supplies.
Senate defeats Democrats' 5th attempt to limit Trump's war powers in Iran
The Senate rejected another attempt to rein in President Trump's ability to use further military force against Iran, marking Democrats' fifth effort to do so since the war began eight weeks ago.
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Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
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Ecuador to extradite notorious drug gang leader to U.S.
Dario Penafiel, known as "Topo," allegedly worked closely with one of Ecuador's most powerful drug lords, Adolfo Macias, alias "Fito."
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Iran touts video of purported ship seizures as Trump quiet on next move
Iran releases video purportedly showing its forces seizing ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump remains largely silent on his next move in the war.
Hungary drops veto, clearing path for $106 billion EU loan to Ukraine
The move may signal a more constructive relationship between Ukraine and the European Union following the ouster of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán earlier this month.
Mexico weighs action after CIA agents die in crash following drug lab raid
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the government is still investigating a potential violation of national security laws in the incident.
Spain's undocumented migrant amnesty draws big lines, and a big backlash
As thousands of undocumented migrants line up to apply for amnesty under a new program in Spain, the prime minister's opponents vow a fight.
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DiCaprio speaks at 2016 Paris Agreement signing
On April 22, 2016, the U.N. held a signing ceremony for the Paris Agreement, an international treaty aimed at curbing climate change, featuring several speakers from various nations, including actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio. Watch his full speech from the event.
Donnie Wahlberg talks "Boston Blue" success
Donnie Wahlberg talks about starring in the series "Boston Blue" and the emotional moments he shared with the cast members when he revealed the show was being renewed for a second season. He also discusses if his wife, Jenny McCarthy, could make an appearance on the show.
Vinyl record sales continue resurgence
New data shows interest in vinyl records is only getting stronger, with social media and and special releases from artists like Taylor Swift helping drive the trend. Jarred Hill has more.
Opening statements in Weinstein rape retrial
Opening statements have concluded in Harvey Weinstein's New York rape retrial. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has more.
D4vd charged with murder in14-year-old's death
Singer D4vd appeared in court Monday, hours after prosecutors announced he would be charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Matt Gutman reports.
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AI is fueling a surge in crypto fraud schemes, IRS investigators say
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
How to dispose of e-waste this Earth Day
Tuesday marks Earth Day, and if you have any unused devices at home, there are green ways to dispose of them. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Meta to track workers' computer use to train AI
Business Insider got a look at an email Meta, the parent company of Facebook, sent to all employees, letting them know that it would start tracking their interactions with their computers to train the company's artificial intelligence. Business Insider tech correspondent Charles Rollet joins to discuss.
Trump Media replaces CEO Devin Nunes as its losses top $1 billion
The company behind Truth Social has lost more than $1 billion since going public two years ago, while its shares have tumbled 58% during the past 12 months.
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Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
Breeding a better bread
Over the past century, the cultivation and processing of wheat has led to strains of grain that are less nutritious, less flavorful, and more vulnerable to climate change. The researchers at Breadlab, at Washington State University, are trying to breed varieties of whole grains that are better for farmers, consumers – and taste buds. David Pogue reports.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
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Ecuador to extradite notorious drug gang leader to U.S.
Dario Penafiel, known as "Topo," allegedly worked closely with one of Ecuador's most powerful drug lords, Adolfo Macias, alias "Fito."
Remains found of 3 Memphis children may have been there for years, police say
Memphis authorities say they are investigating the discovery of remains of three children, believed to be between 3 and 7 years of age, that could have been there for years.
Parents of slain Loyola freshman speak out
The parents of Sheridan Gorman, the Loyola University student who police say was gunned down last month by an undocumented immigrant, spoke out for the first time with CBS News' Matt Gutman.
Car crashes into Philadelphia police station
Surveillance video shows the moment a car came crashing through a police station in Philadelphia. Five people were taken to the hospital and police say they believe the incident was intentional. Shanelle Kaul reports.
OpenAI, ChatGPT under investigation
OpenAI and ChatGPT are under investigation by Florida officials after a deadly shooting last year at Florida State University. Prosecutors allege the AI bot offered "significant advice" to the suspect just days before the shooting. OpenAI says its chatbot is not responsible. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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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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What's Holding Gen Z Back?
Gen Z is struggling, with everything from finances to mental health. But why? Liberal commentator Harry Sisson and conservative commentator Isabel Brown face off on the many issues facing young Americans, from climate change to housing prices.
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Reporter goes viral for her wicked accent
One reporter in Boston is the internet's favorite new source because of her wicked cool accent. Boston Globe reporter Emily Sweeney joins "The Daily Report" to discuss going viral.
Southern Poverty Law Center charges explained
The Justice Department is bringing nearly a dozen charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center, including fraud. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the charges.
Kalshi suspends candidates for insider trading
Prediction market site Kalshi has fined and suspended three political candidates from its site for "political insider trading." CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more details.