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The president said the former slave "had done an amazing job," and the Douglass family says "like the president, we use the present tense when referencing Douglass' accomplishments
"This complex situation included small arms fire, hand grenades and close air support fire," CENTCOM said about the raid
Tillerson is a former ExxonMobil CEO who spent the last several decades at the company
Years of work building trust between Iraqis and Americans is at risk, said one lawyer working in Baghdad
Lee Gelernt says the government is not cooperating with a federal judge's order
The vote comes after two GOP senators announced their opposition to Betsy DeVos, which could cause trouble for her confirmation -- that final vote is expected early next week
The battle over President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee could prompt a change in the Senate’s longstanding rules – here’s an explainer
The Pentagon has identified the deceased man as Special Warfare Operator William "Ryan" Owens, 36, who was killed in a raid against al Qaeda militants in central Yemen
The president of Wheaton College in Massachusetts says school is joining "chorus of people across the country who are calling for the immigration ban to be lifted"
It came a day after Democrats delayed Sessions confirmation vote in committee
As expected, the Fed puts off a rate boost while it eyes the Trump administration's plans on taxes, infrastructure and trade
Your daily guide to what's happening in the Trump administration
No Democrats showed up to the Wednesday morning vote for Scott Pruitt, the latest in the party's moves to protest the president's nominees
Stephen Colbert kicked off the “Late Show” Tuesday night with a familiar face to unveil some new executive orders on the way from Donald Trump
President Trump sends 24-year-old Illinois man a personal check in the mail after meeting him at the inauguration
The president was asked by a pool reporter if he'd want Mitch McConnell to invoke the "nuclear option" if confirmation of his Supreme Court nominee proves difficult
The president went on an extended riff about the "very dishonest media" Wednesday
At least 10 killed this week in fighting between Russian-backed rebels, Ukrainian forces, as both sides wait for U.S. reaction
Republicans decided to suspend the rules Wednesday after Democrats chose to boycott the confirmation votes for two of Trump's Cabinet nominees
The speech was originally scheduled for Thursday in Milwaukee
Of the plagiarism accusations leveled against DeVos, Margaret Spellings said, "I think that's kind of a silly gotcha"
The president's blockade on seven predominantly Muslim countries is being felt on the corporate and deeply personal level
Many families have been torn apart by immigration order, including the family of a boy who was badly burned at a refugee camp
Amona is largest of about 100 unauthorized outposts in West Bank that Israeli government has long tolerated
The president named Judge Neil Gorsuch to fill the vacancy left by the death of Antonin Scalia almost a year ago
The new fund to provide payouts to those who say the legal system was "weaponized" against them raised immediate questions about its legality, implementation and enforcement.
Iran says it's considering the latest U.S. peace offer, as President Trump says he's willing to wait "a couple of days" for a response.
The additions come after the ouster of dozens of immigration judges across the country by the Trump administration over the past year.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
In his application letter, attorney Mike Howell proposed organizing a national gathering of "thousands of victims of weaponization," including those involved in the Capitol riot.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit was forced to divert to Montreal due to U.S. flight restrictions linked to the Ebola outbreak.
New fraud charges were unsealed Wednesday against a Minnesota daycare owner who federal prosecutors allege tried to flee the country just two days after shutting the center down.
A former federal prosecutor was charged this week with emailing herself a report on the Justice Department's investigation into President Trump that a judge had kept under lock and key, under the file name "Bundt_Cake_Recipe.pdf."
The body of 22-year-old Roberta Walls was found in a field in Virginia Beach on the morning of May 15, 1986.
Lee Mendelson Film Productions alleges the U.S. Department of the Interior illegally used the jazzy tunes in social media posts and a video game.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
The new fund to provide payouts to those who say the legal system was "weaponized" against them raised immediate questions about its legality, implementation and enforcement.
Americans are expected to wager more than $3 billion amid the expansion of legalized sports betting in the U.S.
A record 274 climbers scaled the Nepal side of Mount Everest in a single day, officials said. They took advantage of clear weather.
Americans are expected to wager more than $3 billion amid the expansion of legalized sports betting in the U.S.
Retirees say inflation, health care costs and market volatility are threatening their financial security.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
U.S. motorists are likely to face even hotter gas prices as the summer driving season kicks off, according to a new analysis.
The additions come after the ouster of dozens of immigration judges across the country by the Trump administration over the past year.
The new fund to provide payouts to those who say the legal system was "weaponized" against them raised immediate questions about its legality, implementation and enforcement.
The central committee of the Colorado Democratic Party on Wednesday voted 89.8% in favor of a measure to censure Gov. Jared Polis.
A Democratic House candidate in Texas is facing widespread condemnation and accusations of antisemitism from her own party.
The Department of Homeland Security is set to implement new entry restrictions beginning Thursday for foreign travelers coming to the U.S. from countries at the center of the latest Ebola outbreak.
Health and fitness influencers are pushing people to consume more fiber. Keri Glassman, Nutritious Life founder and CEO, joins with her take.
Vanessa Trump announced on Instagram that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is working with her doctors on a treatment plan.
Noah Wyle, who stars in HBO's "The Pitt," joins "CBS Mornings" with Dr. Elisabeth Potter to discuss their push to improve mental health and quality of life for healthcare workers.
A CBS News medical correspondent and doctor says her "biggest concern for the World Cup is actually measles. It's not hantavirus, it is not Ebola."
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
Finnish divers found the Italians in a corridor with a dead end inside the cave complex, Italy's la Repubblica daily reported.
Russia says "nuclear munitions" sent to Belarus for joint drills in the country that Moscow used as a launchpad for its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
A record 274 climbers scaled the Nepal side of Mount Everest in a single day, officials said. They took advantage of clear weather.
Iran says it's considering the latest U.S. peace offer, as President Trump says he's willing to wait "a couple of days" for a response.
An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit was forced to divert to Montreal due to U.S. flight restrictions linked to the Ebola outbreak.
"Survivor" host Jeff Probst joins Gayle King and the top five contestants from "Survivor 50" after the jury crowned a winner in the legendary game.
(Warning: spoiler alert!) The "Survivor 50" final five contestants join Gayle King to discuss the season finale.
(Warning: spoilers ahead!) The "Survivor 50" winner has been crowned after a monumental season featuring some of the best in the game. Gayle King breaks down the wild finale.
Lee Mendelson Film Productions alleges the U.S. Department of the Interior illegally used the jazzy tunes in social media posts and a video game.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Meta is cutting thousands of jobs as the company invests in artificial intelligence. Business Insider's Hugh Langley joins CBS News with more details.
Cementing its status as the world's most valuable company, Nvidia reported record revenue in its latest earnings report. Britney Nguyen, Nvidia and chips reporter at MarketWatch, joins with analysis.
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.
Artificial intelligence is prompting Google to change its iconic search bar for the first time in more than 25 years. Mashable tech editor Tim Werth joins CBS News to discuss.
The Defense Department says it wants to be "AI-first," but some service members are concerned about how quickly the technology is developing. Chris Livesay reports.
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
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.
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
The last time an El Niño pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.
The body of 22-year-old Roberta Walls was found in a field in Virginia Beach on the morning of May 15, 1986.
A TikTok star and her father were charged for allegedly plotting to kill the father of her daughter, boy band singer Jack Avery, by paying in bitcoin and using the dark web and coded messages. Jonathan Vigliotti has the details.
New fraud charges were unsealed Wednesday against a Minnesota daycare owner who federal prosecutors allege tried to flee the country just two days after shutting the center down.
A social media influencer and her father are accused of plotting to kill her famous singer ex, amid a bitter years-long custody dispute, court documents show. Jonathan Vigliotti is following the case.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced murder and conspiracy charges Wednesday against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro and five others over the downing of two planes in 1996.
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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"Survivor" host Jeff Probst joins Gayle King and the top five contestants from "Survivor 50" after the jury crowned a winner in the legendary game.
(Warning: spoiler alert!) The "Survivor 50" final five contestants join Gayle King to discuss the season finale.
Health and fitness influencers are pushing people to consume more fiber. Keri Glassman, Nutritious Life founder and CEO, joins with her take.
Millions of Americans are expected to travel for the Memorial Day weekend. Julian Kheel, the founder and CEO at Points Path, joins CBS News with more details.