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Trump ratchets up feud with athletes
President Trump is ratcheting up a contentious dispute with two of America's most popular professional sports leagues.
Trump's speech in Alabama
On Friday, President Trump gave a speech in Huntsville, Alabama, and touched on various topics including the tension with North Korea, the GOP health care bill and the NFL. He called out Kim Jong Un and Sen. John McCain in the process. Watch his remarks for more.
Trump backs ousting Cheney from leadership
Former President Donald Trump is backing a plan for New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik to replace Liz Cheney as House GOP conference chair. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave, Yahoo News White House correspondent Brittany Shepherd, and Business Insider politics reporter Oma Seddiq join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss where the battle over Mr. Trump's role in the party heads next.
"Dotard" meaning
"Dotard" starts trending online after President Kim Jong Un used it in a statement about President Trump. What does the word actually mean? CBSN anchor Reena Ninan explains.
Facebook's Oversight Board to decide on Trump
Facebook's Oversight Board is expected to make its decision public today on whether or not former President Donald Trump will be allowed to return to the platform after a January ban following the deadly assault on the Capitol, accusing him of inciting the violence. Laurence Tribe, professor emeritus of constitutional law at Harvard Law School, joins CBSN AM to discuss.
McCain no on GOP health bill
Senator John McCain has said he cannot vote for the Graham-Cassidy health care bill. His "no" vote is likely to essentially kill the health care bill. CBS News political director Steve Chaggaris joins CBSN with more.
North Korea rhetoric
President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un are trading personal insults, with Kim saying he will "tame the mentally ill deranged president" and Mr. Trump calling Kim a "madman." Anthony Ruggiero, senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins CBSN to discuss.
What's next for N. Korea?
North Korea is threatening to test a hydrogen bomb as President Trump attacks dictator Kim Jong Un on Twitter. The back-and-forth comes as debates continue on Capitol Hill over issues like Russia and health care. The Hill reporter Alex Bolton joins CBSN with analysis.
What's a dotard?
What is a "dotard"? North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hurled the insult at President Trump in a rare statement Thursday, leading Americans to search for its definition.
North Korea tension
President Trump said "madman" Kim Jong Un "will be tested like never before" after North Korea threatened to test a hydrogen bomb in the Pacific Ocean. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett breaks down the implications.
New N. Korea sanctions
Kim Jong Un is lashing out after President Trump imposed new sanctions punishing foreign companies that do business with North Korea. Former State Department official John Hughes analyzes the potential impact.
Facebook ad probe
Facebook is turning over approximately 3,000 Russian-linked ads to congressional investigators as part of the probe into Russian meddling in the 2016 election. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues has more from Washington.
Kim Jong Un fires back at Trump
North Korea is threatening to test "the most powerful" hydrogen bomb in the Pacific Ocean. The country's leader, Kim Jong Un, also responded directly to President Trump's warning that he will "totally destroy" the regime if necessary to protect the U.S. and its allies. Ben Tracy reports.
Trump and Iran deal
President Trump wants to renegotiate the 2015 agreement to freeze Iran's nuclear program in exchange for lifting financial sanctions. He wants a long-term deal with more stringent terms. Margaret Brennan reports.
The Spicer files
The special counsel's Russia investigation has cast a wide net of documents. Major Garrett reports on whether they could include former White House press secretary Sean Spicer's documents as well.
North Korea sanctions
President Trump announced new sanctions against North Korea after he met with leaders from Japan and South Korea. Isaac Stone Fish, senior fellow at the Asia Society's Center on U.S.-China Relations, joins CBSN with more.
Trump on N. Korea sanctions
President Trump announced Thursday that he signed a new executive order that "significantly expands our authority to target individual companies, and financial institutions that facilitate trade with North Korea." Watch his full remarks here.
Graham-Cassidy bill
The White House is pushing the latest GOP health care plan, but what is in the Graham-Cassidy bill? Washington Post congressional reporter Sean Sullivan joins CBSN to discuss.
9/20/17: Red and Blue
Robert Mueller requests documents from the Trump administration relating to the president's actions since taking office.
"Medicare for All"
South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, who's leading the latest Republican health care effort, said Bernie Sanders' "Medicare for All" bill helped consolidate support for the GOP repeal measure. CBSN political contributor and Founding Partner of 270 Strategies Lynda Tran joins "Red & Blue" to discuss.
Health care Q&A
Republicans are expressing confidence in a new, last-ditch effort from Senators Lindsey Graham and Bill Cassidy to overhaul parts of Obamacare. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to discuss.
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Maria knocks power out in Puerto Rico, leaves many without homes; Southern California battles hepatitis A outbreak
Facebook Oversight Board upholds Trump ban
The Facebook Oversight Board ruled that posts from former President Trump violated the social media platform's standards and he will remain banned for now. Nancy Cordes reports.
United Nations security
New York City is under tight security as leaders from around the world convene for the United Nations General Assembly. CBS News foreign affairs analyst Pamela Falk joined CBSN to discuss the security measures.
Judge permanently blocks release of Jack Smith's report on Trump documents case
A federal judge on Monday permanently blocked the Justice Department from releasing former special counsel Jack Smith's report on the classified documents investigation.
ICE whistleblower warns new recruits are receiving "defective" training
Documents given to Congress appear to show courses involving use-of-force were eliminated.
25 Mexican National Guard troops killed after cartel leader's death
Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes — known as "El Mencho" — was the boss of one of the fastest-growing criminal networks in Mexico.
Nick Reiner pleads not guilty in the killing of his parents
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Travel bans in effect, thousands of flights canceled as storm slams Northeast
A massive winter storm slamming the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic with blizzard conditions on Monday has prompted travel bans and forced thousands of flights to be canceled.
Former U.K. ambassador to U.S. Peter Mandelson arrested
Former U.K. ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson has been arrested weeks after a series of emails between him and the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released.
Utah mom accused of poisoning her husband on trial for murder. What to know.
Kouri Richins, the Utah mother accused of killing her husband and then publishing a children's book about grief, is now on trial for his murder.
Lindsey Vonn says surgery saved leg from amputation after Olympics crash
American skier Lindsey Vonn, who crashed seconds into her downhill race at the 2026 Winter Olympics, said she is finally out of the hospital as she recovers.
Supreme Court to weigh energy companies' bid to end state climate change suits
The Supreme Court agreed to take up an effort by energy companies to end a lawsuit filed in state court that seeks billions of dollars in damages.
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Strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean kills 3 people, U.S. military says
Since the administration began targeting those it calls "narcoterrorists" in small vessels last year, at least 148 people have been killed in the strikes.
Utah mom accused of poisoning her husband on trial for murder. What to know.
Kouri Richins, the Utah mother accused of killing her husband and then publishing a children's book about grief, is now on trial for his murder.
DHS officials watch for response by US-based cartel networks after leader killed
Law enforcement is monitoring potential increases in violence, coercion or debt-collection activity in domestic trafficking corridors after cartel head "El Mencho" was killed Sunday.
Dow slides nearly 800 points as AI and tariff risks rattle investors
The Dow Jones slid nearly 800 points as investors fret over AI disruption and react to President Trump's new tariff agenda.
ICE whistleblower warns new recruits are receiving "defective" training
Documents given to Congress appear to show courses involving use-of-force were eliminated from ICE officer training.
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Dow slides nearly 800 points as AI and tariff risks rattle investors
The Dow Jones slid nearly 800 points as investors fret over AI disruption and react to President Trump's new tariff agenda.
Here's how much the new "no tax on tips" deduction could save you
Workers who claim the new deduction will see an average tax cut of around $1,400, although some could realize larger savings.
Social Security could run dry earlier than expected, analysis finds
The Social Security Administration wouldn't stop issuing benefits once its trust funds are exhausted, but it could be forced to cut benefits.
Trump imposes 10% tariffs on all countries after SCOTUS struck down earlier tariffs
President Trump signed an order that will impose 10% tariffs on imports from all countries, just hours after the Supreme Court struck down a different set of sweeping global tariffs.
Will Americans get refunds after Trump's tariffs were overturned by the Supreme Court?
While the Supreme Court struck down the Trump administration's emergency tariffs, experts said it could take years for businesses to get refunds.
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Strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean kills 3 people, U.S. military says
Since the administration began targeting those it calls "narcoterrorists" in small vessels last year, at least 148 people have been killed in the strikes.
DHS officials watch for response by US-based cartel networks after leader killed
Law enforcement is monitoring potential increases in violence, coercion or debt-collection activity in domestic trafficking corridors after cartel head "El Mencho" was killed Sunday.
ICE whistleblower warns new recruits are receiving "defective" training
Documents given to Congress appear to show courses involving use-of-force were eliminated from ICE officer training.
Former U.K. ambassador to U.S. Peter Mandelson arrested
Former U.K. ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson has been arrested weeks after a series of emails between him and the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released.
Some U.S. Embassy staff in Beirut ordered to leave amid escalating tensions
The State Department has ordered some staff in the U.S. Embassy in Beirut to begin to leave Lebanon, multiple sources familiar with the matter said.
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As more Americans embrace anxiety treatment, RFK Jr. derides medications
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has criticized the broadening use of anxiety medications, but doctors and researchers say the MAHA movement is misrepresenting drugs that have been proven to help.
How safe is America from polio?
After decades of American children routinely receiving polio vaccines, the virus that had doomed many to paralysis was nearly eliminated in the United States. But vaccine avoidance today may allow the crippling disease to return.
How safe is America from polio?
After decades of American children routinely receiving polio vaccines, the virus that had doomed many to paralysis was nearly eliminated in the United States. But vaccine avoidance today may allow the crippling disease to return. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook talks with David Oshinsky, author of "Polio: An American Story," and with violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman, who contracted polio as a child, about how parents opting out of vaccinations for their children could affect polio rates here.
Robots can help amid nursing home staffing crisis
A growing, aging population and an acute caregiver shortage are pushing adult care centers to think outside the box. Itay Hod introduces a new, high-tech helper.
Cop's shortness of breath was the only sign of rare lung disorder
Travis Corbitt's struggles to breathe led to his retirement and reliance on an oxygen tank.
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DHS officials watch for response by US-based cartel networks after leader killed
Law enforcement is monitoring potential increases in violence, coercion or debt-collection activity in domestic trafficking corridors after cartel head "El Mencho" was killed Sunday.
Former U.K. ambassador to U.S. Peter Mandelson arrested
Former U.K. ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson has been arrested weeks after a series of emails between him and the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released.
Some U.S. Embassy staff in Beirut ordered to leave amid escalating tensions
The State Department has ordered some staff in the U.S. Embassy in Beirut to begin to leave Lebanon, multiple sources familiar with the matter said.
Lindsey Vonn says surgery saved leg from amputation after Olympics crash
American skier Lindsey Vonn, who crashed seconds into her downhill race at the 2026 Winter Olympics, said she is finally out of the hospital as she recovers.
25 Mexican National Guard troops killed after cartel leader's death
Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes — known as "El Mencho" — was the boss of one of the fastest-growing criminal networks in Mexico.
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Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder
Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty in Los Angeles on Monday in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.
Nick Reiner pleads not guilty in the killing of his parents
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Star Trek celebrates 60 years
CBS News' Dave Malkoff joins from Star Trek: The Cruise with Rob Picardo, who plays "The Doctor" in the series, to discuss how people are celebrating 60 years of the franchise.
Racial slur shouted during BAFTA awards by guest with Tourette's
Britain's film academy and the BBC apologized after a broadcast of the BAFTA awards ceremony that included an offensive outburst by an audience member with Tourette's syndrome.
"Survivor 50" contestant on returning to game
Contestant Colby Donaldson talks about returning to play "Survivor" again, why he wanted to play originally and how the 50th season is all about the fans.
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Robots can help amid nursing home staffing crisis
A growing, aging population and an acute caregiver shortage are pushing adult care centers to think outside the box. Itay Hod introduces a new, high-tech helper.
Social psychologist on social media addiction
One of the catalysts for the social media addiction debate was a 2024 book called "The Anxious Generation" by social psychologist Jonathan Haidt. His new book tries to help parents and kids break free from screens. Haidt joins CBS News to discuss Mark Zuckerberg, the ongoing social media addiction trial and artificial intelligence.
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.
Judge scolds Mark Zuckerberg's team for wearing Meta glasses to trial
A Los Angeles judge ordered Meta officials to remove their AI glasses at a trial over the impact of social media on users.
Mark Zuckerberg grilled in court
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand at the social media addiction trial examining whether children and teens were given access to an addictive and harmful product. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.
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In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
These United States: George Washington and climate change
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
Impact of climate change on Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
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Utah author fatally poisoned husband to get his money, prosecutors say
Kouri Richins slipped five times the lethal dose of fentanyl into a cocktail that her husband drank, prosecutors say.
Nick Reiner pleads not guilty in the killing of his parents
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Officials probe killing at Mar-a-Lago
An armed man was shot and killed after gaining "unauthorized entry" into Mar-a-Lago, President Trump's Florida estate, the Secret Service said. The shooting occurred as FBI Director Kash Patel attended the Winter Olympics in Italy. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
25 Mexican National Guard troops killed after cartel leader's death
Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes — known as "El Mencho" — was the boss of one of the fastest-growing criminal networks in Mexico.
Armed man shot and killed at Mar-a-Lago
The U.S. Secret Service shot and killed a North Carolina man who authorities say entered a secure perimeter at Mar-a-Lago with a shotgun and gas canister. President Trump and the first lady were at the White House at the time. Scott MacFarlane reports.
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NASA to start slow-moving process returning moon rocket to hangar this week
The space agency said Sunday it's targeting Tuesday for the slow, four-mile trek across Kennedy Space Center, weather permitting.
NASA's moon rocket hit by new problem, flight pushed to April
The Artemis II mission aims to send four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen — on a flight around the far side of the moon and back.
Report criticizes NASA Boeing Starliner trip
An internal investigation is blasting NASA's handling of the first piloted flight of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft in 2024. The flight left two astronauts stuck on the International Space Station for nearly a year. The investigation found the flight was plagued by potentially life-threatening technical and management failures.
Cosmologist on UFO files
President Trump has ordered the release of all government documents related to aliens, UFOs and extraterrestrial life. It comes after former President Barack Obama addressed the topic earlier this week and said aliens are real, a statement which he later modified. CBS News contributor Janna Levin has more details.
NASA targets March 6 for Artemis II moonshot
A successful fueling test prompts NASA to press ahead toward a March 6 moonshot.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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ICE whistleblower to testify before lawmakers
A former U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement instructor who says new recruits are receiving "defective" training is set to testify on Monday at a hearing organized by congressional Democrats. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Dow dips amid new Trump tariff plan
The Dow Jones has spent Monday in the red after President Trump on Saturday said he would raise his global tariff to 15%. Last week, the Supreme Court struck down a set of sweeping global tariffs, a decision Mr. Trump lashed out at. Sabrina Escobar, a reporter for Barron's, joins CBS News to discuss.
Mandelson arrested after Epstein files release
Former U.K. ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson has been arrested by London's Metropolitan Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office, weeks after a series of emails between him and Jeffrey Epstein were revealed.
Trump administration doubles down on tariffs
The Trump administration is standing by its threats of sweeping tariffs despite last week's ruling by the Supreme Court that struck down some of his global levies. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.
Jack Smith's report sealed on Trump documents
A federal judge permanently blocked the release of former special counsel Jack Smith's report on President Trump's handling of classified documents. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more.