CBS News poll on Jan. 6 attack 3 years later: GOP disapproval continues to wane
Conspiracy theory still finds purchase; nation splits over Trump's name on ballots.
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Jan. 6 fugitives arrested on assault anniversary
Three fugitives wanted in the Jan. 6 insurrection were arrested Saturday, exactly three years since the violent siege of the U.S. Capitol. Federal prosecutors have charged nearly 1,200 people in the Capitol attack, more than half of whom have pleaded guilty. Scott MacFarlane has more.
Trump calls Biden "true danger to democracy"
Former President Donald Trump responded to critical remarks from President Joe Biden by accusing him of holding a fear-mongering event and calling him the "true danger to democracy." Trump also blasted Republicans who don't support him. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more from Iowa.
Biden condemns Jan. 6 attack at Capitol
President Joe Biden condemned the Jan. 6 riot and the actions of former President Donald Trump in his first speech this year. Biden spoke in battleground state Pennsylvania and said that democracy is on the ballot in 2024. CBS News' Christina Ruffini is at the White House with more.
Trump, GOP embracing potential Jan. 6 pardons
Former President Donald Trump has said he is "inclined to pardon" many of the Jan. 6 defendants if he wins the presidency in 2024. Nearly three years after the Capitol riot, more Republicans are toeing Trump's line on those potential pardons. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has more.
How views on Jan. 6 have shifted
Saturday marks three years since supporters of then-President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol during the certification of President Biden's victory in the 2020 election. More than a thousand people have faced criminal charges since then. CBS News election law contributor David Becker has more on the legislative change made after the riot and how Americans' views of the day have changed.
Supreme Court agrees to hear Colorado case over Trump's 2024 ballot eligibility
Former President Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court review a landmark decision in a case from Colorado finding he should be kept off the state's primary ballot.
Biden focuses on Trump in speech near Valley Forge: "Democracy is on the ballot"
The president is arguing, in a speech near Valley Forge, that the former president and current GOP front-runner is a threat to democracy.
DeSantis, Haley sharpen Trump attacks
There are 10 days and counting until the Iowa Republican Caucus. At town halls Thursday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley ramped up criticism of former President Donald Trump. CBS News politics reporter Zak Hudak has more.
Biden calls Trump a threat to democracy
Kicking off the election year near Valley Forge in the Battleground state of Pennsylvania, President Biden on Friday directly attacked former President Donald Trump for his actions leading up to Jan. 6, calling them an "assault on democracy." Ed O'Keefe reports.
Supreme Court to decide Colorado Trump ballot case
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to decide whether former President Donald Trump is ineligible to appear on Colorado's Republican primary ballot because of his attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. In a 4-3 decision last month, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that Trump is ineligible to appear on the ballot because he violated the Constitution's so-called insurrection clause, Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. Jan Crawford has the latest.
Jan. 6 pipe bomber still unidentified
The FBI has offered a half-million dollar reward for information about the pipe bomber who planted viable devices outside the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters the night before Jan. 6, 2021. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane examines the status of the Justice Department's investigation three years later.
Next steps in Supreme Court ballot ban review
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Friday to decide whether the 14th Amendment's insurrection clause disqualifies former President Donald Trump from holding office. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford explains what happens next.
Marking 3 years since Jan. 6
The violent Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol by supporters of then-President Donald Trump has led to the largest criminal investigation in American history. As of Friday, nearly 1,200 people have been charged for the insurrection. Scott MacFarlane has more on where things stand.
SCOTUS sets swift schedule for ballot case
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Friday to take up the Colorado Supreme Court's decision barring former President Donald Trump from its ballot. CBS News election law contributor David Becker joins with analysis.
Supreme Court agrees to take up Trump ballot case
The U.S. Supreme Court decided Friday to take up former President Donald Trump's appeal in the Colorado ballot case. The state's Supreme Court disqualified him in late December, citing the 14th Amendment to the Constitution. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson and campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman have more.
Biden casts Trump as threat to democracy
President Biden spoke Friday in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, near Valley Forge, to mark three years since the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has analysis following the president's remarks.
10 days until Iowa caucuses
We're just ten days away from the Iowa caucuses and former President Donald Trump is continuing to hold a big lead over 2024 Republican candidates. Democratic strategist Ashley Etienne and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez joined CBS News to discuss the GOP race heading into Iowa's home stretch.
Trump should be barred from New York real estate industry, New York AG says
The New York attorney general is seeking sanctions for "ill-gotten gains" from fraud.
Historian examines state of U.S. democracy
Saturday marks three years since the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol. William Howell, professor of American politics at the University of Chicago, joins CBS News to examine the challenges facing American democracy.
Republicans falling in line for Trump
Republican presidential candidates are on the home stretch to the Iowa caucuses, but some GOP lawmakers are already crowning Donald Trump as their nominee. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more.
Democrats: Trump profited from foreign money
House Democrats say Donald Trump's businesses got millions in foreign payments while he was president. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and Punchbowl News reporter Andrew Desiderio join "America Decides" to examine the report.
Biden campaign starts 2024 with Jan. 6 focus
Saturday marks three years since the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. President Biden is spotlighting the violence from that day in a new campaign ad. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett unpacks the shift in the Biden campaign's strategy.
Latest on Trump's appeal of ballot ruling
Donald Trump is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a Colorado Supreme Court ruling that found him ineligible for the presidency. His lawyers on Thursday also urged a court to hold special counsel Jack Smith in contempt in a 2020 election case they have appealed. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on the case.
11 days until Iowa caucuses
Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley are making their final pushes in Iowa while frontrunner Donald Trump is getting some help on the campaign trail from a possible running mate, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more from the Hawkeye State.
Nepal flash flood death toll reaches 800, with around 3,000 still missing
Poor weather and challenging terrain have hampered aerial rescue operations in Nepal and Tibet.
USS Lincoln sails past Singapore after 9-month deployment
Associated Press journalists on the Indonesian island of Batam, across the Singapore Strait, spotted the massive vessel as it transited waters near Singapore just after 1 a.m. local time.
Dozens evacuated from Grand Canyon National Park after flash floods
No injuries were reported but park officials warned people against accessing the closed areas.
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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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.
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Dozens evacuated from Grand Canyon National Park after flash floods
No injuries were reported but park officials warned people against accessing the closed areas.
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.
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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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USS Lincoln sails past Singapore after 9-month deployment
Associated Press journalists on the Indonesian island of Batam, across the Singapore Strait, spotted the massive vessel as it transited waters near Singapore just after 1 a.m. local time.
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.
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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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USS Lincoln sails past Singapore after 9-month deployment
Associated Press journalists on the Indonesian island of Batam, across the Singapore Strait, spotted the massive vessel as it transited waters near Singapore just after 1 a.m. local time.
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.
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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 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.