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Trump lashes out at Obama over his criticism of COVID-19 response; Remembering former "NFL Today" co-host Phyllis George, who died at age 70.
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Trump lashes out at Obama over his criticism of COVID-19 response; Remembering former "NFL Today" co-host Phyllis George, who died at age 70.
Some Midwest states are set to reopen workforce in the coming days in what will be the "new normal"; New study says coronavirus detected on tiny particles of air pollution.
Hanna becomes tropical depression as Hawaii braces for Hurricane Douglas; Civil rights icon John Lewis to lie in state at U.S. Capitol
Dozen states pausing reopening phases amid surge in coronavirus cases; Pilot dad flies 6-year-old son to Disney on Make-a-Wish trip.
Gulf Coast ordering mandatory evacuations in anticipation of Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura; Family turns their love for books into virtual storytelling series about Black history.
Trump returns to the campaign trail as Biden leads in key battleground states; Cronutt the sea lion gets brain surgery to reverse epilepsy
Former Vice President Joe Biden projected winner of 2020 presidential election; Final thoughts on the 2020 election
SpaceX capsule brings 2 NASA astronauts back to Earth; Opera breathes new life into the Circus Maximus amid coronavirus pandemic.
Trump's doctors say he could be discharged as early as Monday; Trump surprises supporters outside Walter Reed Medical Center.
Trump says he's "immune" to coronavirus; Boeing 737 Max to return after being grounded after deadly crashes
At least 5 aides to Vice President Pence test positive for coronavirus; Trick-or-treating in the age of COVID
Trump administration accused of election interference over changes to Postal Service; Philadelphia music academy continues with online lessons during pandemic
President Trump nominates Amy Coney Barrett as Democrats threaten to slow down the process; CBS News transportation safety analyst Mark Rosenker dies at 73 years old.
Portland protests turn deadly as National Guard heads to Kenosha, Wisconsin; Aesha Ash breaks barriers at School of American Ballet in New York City.
Death toll climbs to 33 as Western states battle ongoing wildfires; New CBS poll shows tight presidential race in key states.
Tensions rise as Atlanta braces for more protests following the death of Rayshard Brooks; Black flight attendant and white airline CEO share emotional conversation.
California's Creek Fire forces evacuations and burns thousands of acres; 2nd wave of coronavirus could be weeks away, experts warn.
Trump incorrectly claims U.S. has "one of the lowest mortality rates" for coronavirus; "Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis" explores why the coronavirus has been so hard on the Latino community.
John Glenn died Thursday at the age of 95; John Glenn once said he never thought of himself as a hero.
Investigators in Tennessee said the fire that swept through the Great Smoky Mountains last week was arson; Hours after the attacks on Pearl Harbor, President Franklin Roosevelt delivered one of the most memorable lines in history, including this iconic line: "A date which shall live in infamy."
The jury that will decide the fate of Dylann Roof heard his confession to the killings of nine members of an African American church in Charleston; Rishi Sharma, 19, is no soldier. But the son of Indian immigrants is working tirelessly to preserve the legacies of World War II veterans so they can be honored for years to come.
After Donald Trump tweeted about Boeing's allegedly "out of control" costs for building new Air Force One planes, the company's stock plunged Tuesday, though it later recovered; Seventy-five years ago, the Japanese launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor
Hungarian-born actress Zsa Zsa Gabor died Sunday, according to her publicist; Collette Divitto's Down syndrome is not stopping her from fulfilling her dream of becoming a successful baker.
In the wake of the Berlin Christmas market attack, President-elect Donald Trump said his stance to crack down on Muslim immigration to the U.S. is right; The holiday season is also the season for deployed service members to surprise their loved ones with an unannounced visit home
Pop icon George Michael, who rose to stardom as part of the 80s duo Wham!, died Sunday at 53 years old, his publicist confirmed to CBS News; New York's Fifth Avenue has long been famous for its department store Christmas light shows
The new fund raised immediate questions about its legality, implementation and enforcement.
At least three people watched a livestream as gunmen filmed their deadly attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday. One viewer urged another to alert law enforcement, but it is not clear if anyone did.
Little St. James in the Virgin Islands has attracted seekers lured by tales of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
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.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Whether Zelenskyy had in fact uttered the line "I need ammunition — not a ride" was disputed by the Biden administration when I reported it. Now, the Ukrainian leader has confirmed he said it.
Michael Cohen, a Trump lawyer-turned-critic, is planning to apply for money from the Justice Department's new "anti-weaponization fund," he told CBS News.
GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi introduced a bill to ban the use of federal money for paying out claims under the Justice Department's new "anti-weaponization" fund.
Tennessee called off the planned execution of Tony Carruthers on Thursday, his attorney said.
At least three people watched a livestream as gunmen filmed their deadly attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday. One viewer urged another to alert law enforcement, but it is not clear if anyone did.
The sister of the head of a company that is accused of having close ties to Cuban government operations has been arrested in Miami, federal authorities announced.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Little St. James in the Virgin Islands has attracted seekers lured by tales of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
Shoppers continue to open their pocketbooks, boosting retailers like Walmart, even as inflation jumps to its highest level in three years.
A new report finds that on-time flight arrivals are at their worst level since 2014, with fuel costs and weather adding to summer travel risks.
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.
The sister of the head of a company that is accused of having close ties to Cuban government operations has been arrested in Miami, federal authorities announced.
Michael Cohen, a Trump lawyer-turned-critic, is planning to apply for money from the Justice Department's new "anti-weaponization fund," he told CBS News.
Whether Zelenskyy had in fact uttered the line "I need ammunition — not a ride" was disputed by the Biden administration when I reported it. Now, the Ukrainian leader has confirmed he said it.
GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi introduced a bill to ban the use of federal money for paying out claims under the Justice Department's new "anti-weaponization" fund.
The Justice Department has sued 30 states and Washington, D.C., in an effort to gain access to their complete voter registration lists.
A new weight-loss drug, so new it is not on the market yet, is showing promising results in trials, doing much more than what current medications can. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
The U.S. is stepping up efforts to prevent Ebola from entering the country through its airports, with one flight diverted to Canada on Wednesday evening. Ian Lee reports from Detroit.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with the missionary group Serge in Congo when he was infected with Ebola.
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.
Little St. James in the Virgin Islands has attracted seekers lured by tales of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with the missionary group Serge in Congo when he was infected with Ebola.
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.
Throughout the airing of "Survivor 50," castaways joined "CBS Mornings" to discuss their time on the show. In this marathon, relive the twists and turns and hear from all 24 contestants about what it was like to be a part of the 50th season.
Aubry won the record $2 million prize for earning 8-of-11 votes in Wednesday night's finale of "Survivor 50."
"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.
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.
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.
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.
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
President Trump said he doesn't want to "do anything that's going to get in the way" of leading the world on the technology.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
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.
At least three people watched a livestream as gunmen filmed their deadly attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday. One viewer urged another to alert law enforcement, but it is not clear if anyone did.
Little St. James in the Virgin Islands has attracted seekers lured by tales of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
Tennessee called off the planned execution of Tony Carruthers on Thursday, his attorney said.
A judge has dismissed all charges against a former school administrator accused of ignoring warnings about a 6-year-old with a gun.
The body of 22-year-old Roberta Walls was found in a field in Virginia Beach on the morning of May 15, 1986.
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
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.
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.
Data from the National Association of Realtors shows that 35% of single women ages 18 to 26 are buying homes compared to just 18% of single Gen Z men. However, as a whole, the age group is struggling to keep up with others when it comes to owning a home. Jessica Lautz, the deputy chief economist at the National Association of Realtors, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
The Iranian government is reviewing the latest U.S. proposal to end the war. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean analyzes the situation.
Summer Camp isn't just for kids anymore. Each year, more adults are heading back to camp for a chance to sing, dance and take a break from burnout. Gwen Baumgardner unpacks the growing trend for grown-ups.
The Democratic National Committee has released the long-awaited autopsy report on its 2024 election loss. CBS News political contributor Joel Payne breaks down the results.
CBS News has learned that the Trump administration brought on more than 80 new federal immigration judges this week to speed up deportation cases. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the exclusive report.