Top geopolitical risks to monitor in 2024
As the U.S. looks to project leadership overseas, one organization says the greatest geopolitical risk of 2024 is back at home. Eurasia Group president and founder Ian Bremmer joins CBS News to explain.
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The dangers of swatting incidents
Law enforcement is looking into a string of swatting incidents targeting political figures on both sides of the aisle, including some involved in former President Donald Trump's legal cases. Samantha Vinograd, a security expert who has served under three presidents, joins CBS News to examine the risks the incidents pose.
Judges seem skeptical of Trump immunity claim
In a hearing Tuesday, federal appeals court judges appeared skeptical of the claim that former President Donald Trump is protected against criminal prosecution. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Trump in court for presidential immunity hearing
Former President Donald Trump was in a Washington, D.C., court Tuesday for a hearing over whether he should be immune from prosecution over actions taken while he was in office. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Trump speaks out after appeals court hearing
Former President Donald Trump spoke to the press after attending the federal appeals court hearing in Washington, D.C., on his claims of presidential immunity. He said his team made a "great argument." Following his remarks, CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson looks at the legal issues and strategy behind this case.
Political points in Trump's immunity hearing
Donald Trump's legal team made references to the former president's 2024 campaign during the appeals court hearing in Washington, D.C., Tuesday over his claims he should be immune from federal prosecution for his role while in office on Jan. 6, 2021. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports from outside the court and Jessica Levinson, a CBS News legal contributor, looks at the strategy behind today's hearing.
Trump appears in court ahead of Iowa caucuses
With six days until the first in the nation Iowa caucuses, former President Donald Trump spent Tuesday in the courtroom, attending a hearing on his claim of presidential immunity in the federal 2020 election case. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Ed O'Keefe report.
Breaking down Trump's immunity hearing
In oral arguments before a federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., Tuesday, former President Donald Trump's attorney argued that presidents are immune from criminal prosecution for actions taken in office, unless they are first impeached by the House and convicted by the Senate. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down that argument and the key moments of the hearing.
Haley closes gap with Trump in New Hampshire
New polling shows Nikki Haley tightening the gap down to single digits with Donald Trump in New Hampshire. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe is following the latest in the 2024 presidential campaign.
Nikki Haley ramps up criticism of Donald Trump days away from Iowa caucuses
Haley, who served as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations under Trump, has sought to walk the fine line between criticizing the former president and courting his voters.
Biden speaks at Mother Emanuel AME church
President Biden gave a campaign speech Monday at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina, where nine people were killed in a shooting in 2015. Partway through his remarks, pro-Palestinian protesters interrupted Mr. Biden, calling for a cease-fire in Gaza. They were escorted out. Democratic political strategist Antjuan Seawright joins CBS News to discuss.
Why week before Iowa caucuses is crucial
The first contest of 2024 is one week away. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett examines how candidates are trying to make their last pitches before the Iowa caucuses.
Biden courts Black voters in South Carolina, decrying white supremacy
At a Black church where nine parishioners were shot to death in 2015, the president called white supremacy a "poison."
Biden targets Trump in South Carolina speech
President Biden responded to former President Trump's statements saying those imprisoned for participating in the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol should be released. Mr. Biden spoke at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina — the site of the 2015 shooting in which nine people were killed by a white supremacist. Ed O'Keefe has more.
Ex-Capitol officer unpacks Congressional bid
Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn announced a congressional bid in Maryland on the eve of three years since the riot on Capitol Hill. Dunn, who was on duty that day, sat down with CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion to discuss why he decided to run.
Biden continues chiding Trump on Jan. 6
President Biden went after former President Donald Trump while speaking to voters in South Carolina on Monday. Biden campaign spokesperson Kevin Munoz joins "America Decides" to assess the state of the president's reelection bid.
State of GOP field a week from Iowa caucuses
On Jan. 15, the first voters in the nation will get their say on who will represent the Republican Party in the general presidential election. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports from Iowa.
Final push to beat Trump in Iowa
The Iowa caucuses are a week away, and the Republican candidates aiming to beat former President Donald Trump are making their final push to become the choice for their party in the 2024 general elections. CBS News campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos is keeping up with the campaign events in Iowa.
Most don't think Trump should get presidential immunity — CBS News poll
CBS News also asked Americans about the investigations and prosecutions of those involved in the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
One week until Iowa caucuses
Donald Trump isn't back in Iowa until Wednesday, so his top opponents in the 2024 Republican presidential primary, Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley, are trying to peel away at his commanding lead with just a week remaining until the state's caucuses. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
One week until Iowa caucuses
There's just one week of campaigning left until the first votes of the 2024 GOP presidential primary season are cast in Iowa. Donald Trump holds the lead in the polls. and his opponents are making final appeals to voters. Ed O'Keefe reports from Des Moines, Iowa.
Cheney: "Have to be prepared" to defeat Trump at ballot box
As the Supreme Court has decided to take up former President Donald Trump's appeal on the Colorado high court's decision to bar him from the 2024 ballot, former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney tells "Face the Nation" that "we have to be prepared" to defeat the former president at the ballot box.
Trump calls on Biden to release those jailed in connection to Jan. 6
Three years after the attack on the Capitol, former President Donald Trump called on President Biden to "release the J6 hostages."
Liz Cheney: "Have to be prepared" to defeat Trump at ballot box
Liz Cheney believes former President Donald Trump should be disqualified from the ballot, but said "we have to be prepared to ensure that we can defeat him at the ballot box."
Themes of 2024 election taking shape
As the 2024 presidential candidates are entering the final stretch ahead of the Iowa caucus on Jan. 15, the themes of the campaigns of frontrunners President Biden and former President Donald Trump are emerging. Ed O'Keefe reports from Des Moines, Iowa.
Nepal flash flood death toll exceeds 700, with around 3,000 still missing
Poor weather and challenging terrain have hampered aerial rescue operations in Nepal and Tibet.
Ontario premier slams Trump's order: "It's Lake Ontario now and forever"
Amid an ongoing trade war between Canada and the United States, President Trump last week sought to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America" by executive order.
Milo Yiannopoulos deported after U.S. immigration arrest, officials say
Milo Yiannopoulos, who is British, was accused of overstaying his visa after entering the country legally in May 2019.
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Iran vows to resist U.S. sanctions as war passes 6-month mark
As the war passes the six-month mark, neither side showed any sign of backing down.
Trump cannot deport students for criticizing Israel, federal judge rules
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
Iceland rejects EU membership talks in referendum vote
The country is already part of the European Economic Area and the Schengen Area, which allows frictionless movement of people, goods, capital and services.
Abdul El-Sayed apologizes for his comments about Michigan synagogue attack
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, has apologized to the state's Jewish Democratic Caucus.
How drones are revolutionizing the search for lost pets
One Southern California city is using a $17,000 drone that utilizes lasers and thermal imaging to pinpoint animal heat signatures over large areas.
Missouri college football player dies after medical emergency during season opener
William Jewell running back MicahJo Barnett, a junior majoring in business administration, died Saturday, the school said.
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A wife is accused of her husband's murder. Can she clear her name?
Alison Davis says she woke up to find her husband, Kevin Davis, face down in a pool of blood inside their New Haven, Indiana, home. She says he fell down the stairs. But after an autopsy report, police came to a different conclusion.
How drones are revolutionizing the search for lost pets
One Southern California city is using a $17,000 drone that utilizes lasers and thermal imaging to pinpoint animal heat signatures over large areas.
Missouri college football player dies after medical emergency during season opener
William Jewell running back MicahJo Barnett, a junior majoring in business administration, died Saturday, the school said.
Trump cannot deport students for criticizing Israel, federal judge rules
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
Ontario premier slams Trump's order: "It's Lake Ontario now and forever"
Amid an ongoing trade war between Canada and the United States, President Trump last week sought to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America" by executive order.
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Trump says U.S. now has control of over 60 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
Juul can sell updated e-cigarette with age-verification system, FDA says
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
Court hands states a win in fight over who regulates prediction markets
Trading of sports event contracts on Kalshi constitutes gambling, appeals court rules in siding with Nevada officials.
See which jobs could grow fastest — and slowest — over the next decade
New federal labor figures forecast the fastest-growing U.S. job sectors over the next decade.
David Booth pioneered index investing. Here's his advice for investors.
David Booth, the founder of Dimensional Fund Advisors, says the key to investing — and life — is to stay calm in the face of uncertainty.
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Abdul El-Sayed apologizes for his comments about Michigan synagogue attack
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, has apologized to the state's Jewish Democratic Caucus.
Trump cannot deport students for criticizing Israel, federal judge rules
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
Milo Yiannopoulos deported after U.S. immigration arrest, officials say
Milo Yiannopoulos, who is British, was accused of overstaying his visa after entering the country legally in May 2019.
Judge throws out confession by alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
Ex-White House teleprompter operator ordered to pay $172,000 for insider bets on Kalshi
He was placed on unpaid leave from his job at the White House after it was determined he used his position to make bets on what President Trump would say in speeches.
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Man with sinus infection symptoms diagnosed with heart condition
Marc Gaudisosi thought his symptoms were caused by a sinus infection. Then an urgent care told him to go to the hospital.
Juul can sell updated e-cigarette with age-verification system, FDA says
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
2 airport workers die of malaria from mosquito on plane in Germany
Caused by parasites spread via Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria can cause symptoms including nausea, headache and intense waves of fever and chills.
Cyclospora outbreak tied to 3 more states, FDA says
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
FDA approves new pancreatic cancer drug that could extend patients' lives
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
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Iceland rejects EU membership talks in referendum vote
The country is already part of the European Economic Area and the Schengen Area, which allows frictionless movement of people, goods, capital and services.
At least 1 killed, 5 injured in shooting in Switzerland
Local police said early Sunday a manhunt was underway and the motives were still unclear.
Ontario premier slams Trump's order: "It's Lake Ontario now and forever"
Amid an ongoing trade war between Canada and the United States, President Trump last week sought to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America" by executive order.
Trump-shaped ecstasy pills are potentially lethal, Dutch institute says
Ecstasy pills shaped to look like President Trump contain a high concentration of the chemical PMMA, which could potentially be lethal, a Dutch institute said.
U.S. takes out refueling station for alleged drug-trafficking boats
The vessel, which was in international waters near Ecuador, was allegedly used as a floating refueling station for drug boats belonging to the Los Choneros organization.
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Rescue efforts in Nepal, high inflation six months after the Iran war started, plus Dolly Parton's Imagination Library brings books to young readers.
History of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library charity has brought books to thousands of small hands eager to read. Parents of children who were gifted books through the charity praise the late singer, emphasizing their gratefulness.
The most anticipated books of fall 2026
Amazon Books editorial director Sarah Gelman discusses some of the most hotly anticipated books of the fall.
Dolly Parton's gift of reading
Tonight, Nashville's Grand Ole Opry will remember Dolly Parton in a star-studded tribute. The beloved country singer was also celebrated for her humanitarian efforts, including her Imagination Library charity, which promoted literacy for young readers. The Dollywood Foundation president Jeff Conyers joined "CBS Saturday Morning" to speak on Dolly's generous soul.
Maggie Rose sings "Gentle Man"
Nashville based singer-songwriter and two-time Grammy nominee Maggie Rose is known for her genre-blending sound and extraordinary voice. Her new album "Half Moon" explores the thrill and uncertainty of new motherhood. Here's Maggie Rose with "Gentle Man."
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Latest on Meta's social media settlement
Tech giant Meta settled a series of multistate social media addiction lawsuits, agreeing to pay out up to $17 billion. In addition, Meta will roll out some changes to its portfolio of social media apps, including Instagram, Facebook and others.
Younger workers are more scared of AI than older employees, survey finds
Employee attitudes toward AI are closely tied to their age and generational concerns, according to Glassdoor.
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.
OpenAI, Anthropic warn AI cyberattacks could surge in coming months
Hospitals, technology firms and other companies could soon be at risk from AI-enabled cyberattacks, according to a new open letter from more than 100 signatories.
Bill Gates' dire warning about AI
Microsoft founder and computer pioneer Bill Gates changed the world forever with his technological innovation. Now, Gates is warning that the development of artificial intelligence without strong oversight and regulation could threaten society as we know it. MIT professor Max Tegmark shares his concerns.
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Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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A wife is accused of her husband's murder. Can she clear her name?
Alison Davis says she woke up to find her husband, Kevin Davis, face down in a pool of blood inside their New Haven, Indiana, home. She says he fell down the stairs. But after an autopsy report, police came to a different conclusion.
Closing arguments expected Monday in Tupac trial
Attorneys finalized jury instructions with the judge Friday after witness testimony wrapped Thursday in the trial of Duane Davis, also known as "Keefe D," who's accused of orchestrating the drive-by shooting that killed Tupac Shakur in 1996. Davis has denied the allegations. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Clancy jury still undecided after 9 hours
The jury in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of murdering her three young children, is still deliberating on whether to accept her postpartum psychosis defense. Shanelle Kaul reports and Caroline Polisi provides legal analysis.
Milo Yiannopoulos placed in ICE custody
British right-wing political commentator Milo Yiannopoulos, who supported President Trump's agenda, is being held by ICE for allegedly overstaying his visa. Nancy Cordes has the details.
Protesters and supporters at Clancy trial
Jurors went home for the weekend Friday with deliberations set to resume Monday morning in the trial of Lindsay Clancy. Clancy has admitted to killing her three young children, but is arguing she was suffering from postpartum psychosis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
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Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
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A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
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Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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A Death in the Stairwell
After her husband is found dying at the foot of the stairs, a woman accused of murder fights to clear her name. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
California city finds missing dogs with drone
California is using a $17,000 drone to quickly track down and rescue lost pets by detecting animal heat. Carter Evans reports.
Storms loom over Utah as August wraps up
Park City, Utah, is facing storms and hail, with a funnel cloud spotted south of Salt Lake City. Andrew Kozak has the weather.
Napa farmers in crisis over low wine demand
Grape farmers in California's prized Napa Valley are struggling to make ends meet as the wine industry shrinks, leading to unsold grapes being left to rot in vineyards. Max Darrow has more.
Thousands missing in Nepal as deaths climb
Nepal's foreign minister Shisir Khanal blamed the catastrophic flooding that has killed at least 675 on rising temperatures and called for a global climate change crackdown on Saturday. Ramy Inocencio has the details.