CIA Director Brennan pushes back on Trump criticism
"Was I a leaker of this? No," Brennan told the Wall Street Journal after Mr. Trump accused him of leaking the intelligence memo about Russia's potentially compromising information
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Rapper T.I. wrote an open letter to President-elect Donald Trump just days before he takes office
Russia, Europe await Trump era
European allies say they're concerned about the president-elect's newest comments on Europe and Russia. Mr. Trump said in an interview that the NATO military alliance is "obsolete," and he criticized Germany for taking in too many refugees. He also called for "good deals" with Russia. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Moscow.
Trump inaugural committee chair
Hundreds of thousands of people will descend on Washington for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. Tom Barrack, chairman of the Presidential Inaugural Committee and founder and executive chairman of Colony NorthStar, joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss how Mr. Trump will switch from candidate to president.
Russian company minting "In Trump we trust" coins
Massive coins wrought of precious metal have image of incoming U.S. leader's face, and one of the Statue of Liberty
Who's performing at Donald Trump's inauguration?
Despite several musicians’ contentious responses to inauguration invites, a wide selection of popular guests will perform
Poll: Trump's January approval rating is a record low
Over half say Trump's actions and statements since Election Day have made them less confident in his ability to govern. His approval rating during inauguration week is 44 points lower than Obama's in 2009, says new CNN/ORC survey
Trump's dispute with John Lewis persists
A son of Martin Luther King Jr. met with the president-elect for nearly an hour at Trump Tower on Monday
Chinese leader Xi defends globalization in Davos
Rebutting Donald Trump's protectionist leanings and anti-Beijing talk, China's president warns against dangers of a trade war
Trump official hints at inaugural address approach, comments on Tom Price
Tom Barrack sat down for an interview Tuesday with "CBS This Morning"
HHS nominee Tom Price faces insider trading accusations
Rep. Tom Price is set to testify at his Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday
Putin: Spreaders of "fake" Trump news "worse than prostitutes"
Russian leader lashes out amid intel an hacking scandals, accusing Obama administration of trying to undermine Trump
Russia's foreign minister invites Trump officials to Syria talks
Sergey Lavrov said that Moscow invited representatives from the new administration to attend Syria talks on Monday in Kazakhstan
Education nominee expected to address school choice, charter schools at confirmation
Betsy DeVos will testify before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions on Tuesday evening
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Dozens of House Democrats say they will boycott Friday's inauguration over President-elect Donald Trump's dispute with Congressman John Lewis. Also, the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 is over. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Get the Eye Opener delivered straight to your inbox.
In Europe, and Russia, leaders await Trump era with bated breath
Long-time friends and foes are grappling with the incoming American leader's rhetoric, unsure how it will translate into action
This week's Cabinet hearings: What to expect
As President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration approaches, more than a half-dozen Cabinet nominees will go before the Senate this week
Lewis to skip inauguration for 2nd time in congressional career
He had originally said Trump's inauguration would be the first he'd skip since 1986. The first one he skipped was also a form of dissent
Two of Rep. John Lewis' books sell out on Amazon amid Trump feud
Sales of the civil rights leader’s graphic novel “March” and his 2015 memoir “Walking With the Wind” skyrocketed following his disagreement with President-elect Trump
Rep. Barbara Lee on why she's skipping the inauguration
Barbara Lee, D-California, said inaugurations are celebrations and that “for many, many reasons, I cannot celebrate”
King's daughter sends message of love, justice at late father's church
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s daughter Bernice King said Americans should work on vision of love, justice "no matter who is in the White House"
Poll: Most Americans still think Trump should release his tax returns
The country is split on whether he, his family and his advisers are complying with ethics laws, according to a new poll
IMF predicts U.S. economy will grow faster, citing Trump
The global lending body sees a stimulus from Trump's corporate tax-cut policies, but doesn't count the protectionist ones
Bruce Springsteen cover band drops out of Inauguration
A prominent Bruce Springsteen cover band, The B-Street Band, will not be performing at an Inauguration event following widespread criticism
Expert: Today might be the "Bluest Monday" ever
In 2005, a light-hearted formula was created to explain when we've hit the nadir of the January doldrums, and this year's is rather bad
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Peace deal with Iran has been "largely negotiated," Trump says
Following a call with several Middle Eastern leaders, President Trump said that a peace deal with Iran had been "largely negotiated."
Gunman killed after opening fire on Secret Service checkpoint outside White House
A bystander was also wounded, but no Secret Service officers were injured, officials said. President Trump was in the White House at the time of the incident.
Newsom declares state of emergency for California chemical leak as officials seek solutions
Southern California officials are desperately searching for a safe resolution to a leaking toxic chemical tank at an aerospace facility.
Kyle Busch's cause of death revealed by family
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
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.
Russia launches heavy missile strikes on Kyiv after Ukraine drone attack
A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.
Iran moving World Cup training base from U.S. to Mexico
Iran had been scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona, but it will now move its training base to Tijuana, Mexico, just south of San Diego.
What to know about California chemical tank set to explode or leak
The tank at GKN Aerospace is estimated to contain 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a volatile chemical used to produce plastics.
Why Kouri Richins jurors decided Utah mom was a killer
At Kouri Richins' sentencing for the murder of Eric Richins, her husband and father of their three sons, she declared her innocence to the court and to her children. But for jurors on the case, the evidence told a different story.
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Iran moving World Cup training base from U.S. to Mexico
Iran had been scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona, but it will now move its training base to Tijuana, Mexico, just south of San Diego.
Why Kouri Richins jurors decided Utah mom was a killer
At Kouri Richins' sentencing for the murder of Eric Richins, her husband and father of their three sons, she declared her innocence to the court and to her children. But for jurors on the case, the evidence told a different story.
Gunman killed after opening fire on Secret Service checkpoint outside White House
A bystander was also wounded, but no Secret Service officers were injured, officials said. President Trump was in the White House at the time of the incident.
Kyle Busch's cause of death revealed by family
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
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Trump says U.S. is "getting a lot closer" to agreement with Iran
U.S. officials and negotiators were discussing a process to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sources briefed on the conversations said.
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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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Trump says U.S. is "getting a lot closer" to agreement with Iran
U.S. officials and negotiators were discussing a process to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sources briefed on the conversations said.
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.
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The latest details on the Ebola outbreak
Officials have increased the number of countries in Africa at risk for Ebola from three to 10. A third entry point is open for Americans traveling from certain high-risk countries back into the U.S. Holly Williams reports.
What to know about California chemical tank set to explode or leak
The tank at GKN Aerospace is estimated to contain 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a volatile chemical used to produce plastics.
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."
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Iran moving World Cup training base from U.S. to Mexico
Iran had been scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona, but it will now move its training base to Tijuana, Mexico, just south of San Diego.
Russia launches heavy missile strikes on Kyiv after Ukraine drone attack
A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.
Serbian protesters clash with police amid anti-government rally in Belgrade
Protesters on Saturday streamed into central Belgrade, many carrying banners and wearing T-shirts inscribed with the "Students win" motto of the youth movement.
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.
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Ryan Bingham reflects on his music, TV career
Ryan Bingham's career spans decades and genres. He went from a 2009 awards season sweep with "The Weary Kind (Theme from Crazy Heart)" to starring as Walker in "Yellowstone." Bingham sat down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to reflect on his work and to discuss his latest project, "They Call Us The Lucky Ones," which he created in collaboration with The Texas Gentlemen.
Lamorne Morris steps into the Marvel universe
Lamorne Morris sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his career as he steps into the Marvel universe with Nicholas Cage for "Spider-Noir."
Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen perform "Relevance"
Ryan Bingham is an Oscar, Grammy, Golden Globe and Critics' Choice award-winning singer-songwriter who also played Walker in "Yellowstone." For his first album in seven years, Bingham teamed up with The Texas Gentlemen to create "They Call Us The Lucky Ones." Here's Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen performing "Relevance."
Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen perform "Let the Big Dog Eat"
Ryan Bingham is an Oscar, Grammy, Golden Globe and Critics' Choice award-winning singer-songwriter who also played Walker in "Yellowstone." For his first album in seven years, Bingham teamed up with The Texas Gentlemen to create "They Call Us The Lucky Ones." Here's Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen performing "Let the Big Dog Eat."
Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen perform "The Lucky Ones"
Ryan Bingham is an Oscar, Grammy, Golden Globe and Critics' Choice award-winning singer-songwriter who also played Walker in "Yellowstone." For his first album in seven years, Bingham teamed up with The Texas Gentlemen to create "They Call Us The Lucky Ones." Here's Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen performing "The Lucky Ones."
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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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Why Kouri Richins jurors decided Utah mom was a killer
At Kouri Richins' sentencing for the murder of Eric Richins, her husband and father of their three sons, she declared her innocence to the court and to her children. But for jurors on the case, the evidence told a different story.
Possible shots heard from White House
Several shots were heard from the White House property on Saturday. Aaron Navarro reports from the location after Secret Service told him to get down immediately.
Woman accused of shooting 2 lawyers
A woman is accused of opening fire outside a courthouse in Raleigh, North Carolina, and shooting two lawyers, police said.
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.
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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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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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The latest details on the Ebola outbreak
Officials have increased the number of countries in Africa at risk for Ebola from three to 10. A third entry point is open for Americans traveling from certain high-risk countries back into the U.S. Holly Williams reports.
Trump says Iran deal is close, Iran disagrees
President Trump announced that he is close to reaching an agreement with Iran to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran is dismissing his assertion. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Chemical crisis in Southern California
More than 50,000 people have been evacuated due to a failing industrial tank filled with an extremely hazardous chemical that is leaking from an aerospace facility in Southern California, and it could explode. The governor has declared a state of emergency. Lana Zak reports.
Kyle Busch died of pneumonia, sepsis: family
NASCAR star Kyle Busch's family on Saturday revealed his cause of death as "severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications." Lindsey Reiser reports.
Possible shots heard from White House
Several shots were heard from the White House property on Saturday. Aaron Navarro reports from the location after Secret Service told him to get down immediately.