3/21/18: CBSN Evening News
Mark Zuckerberg: Facebook made mistakes, CEO addresses data compiled by Cambridge Analytica; Healing a broken heart, 15-year-old receives news of a heart transplant
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Trump calls Putin
President Trump's decision to congratulate Russian President Vladimir Putin on winning his election has been met with criticism from members of Mr. Trump's own party. But he defended the call on Twitter. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett reports.
Trump reportedly furious over leak
President Trump is reportedly furious over a leak that revealed he was briefed not to congratulate Russian President Putin before their phone call Tuesday. NPR lead political editor Domenico Montanaro joins CBSN with more.
Lankford on Trump-Putin congratulatory call
The Senate Intelligence Committee is holding a hearing about the ongoing threat to U.S. elections. It comes a day after the committee released its first report into Russian interference in the 2016 election, which suggests states need more resources. Oklahoma Republican Sen. James Lankford, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the hearing and President Trump's congratulatory call to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Lawyer on McDougal's alleged Trump affair
A new lawsuit by former Playboy model Karen McDougal claims people close to President Trump colluded with her lawyer to keep her silent about an alleged 2006 affair that lasted 10 months. Peter Stris, McDougal's current lawyer, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why McDougal "wants out" from her contract with American Media Inc. Stris also says, "If this contract is voided, she will give back the money she got."
McCain slams Trump for Putin call
Senator McCain blasted President Trump for his congratulatory call with newly reelected Russian President Vladimir Putin amid widespread reports of forced voting in Russia.
3/20/18: CBSN Evening News
Fifth explosion linked to serial bomber, undetonated FedEX package may hold clues; Royal wedding cake details announced
Trump addresses GOP fundraiser
President Trump spoke to the National Congressional Committee on Tuesday and touted that the group raised $32 million at its annual March dinner -- a record.
Facebook under fire
Facebook is facing a federal investigation amid reports that it may have mishandled data for more than 50 million users. The information was later used by Cambridge Analytica, a consulting firm used by the Trump campaign. CBS News correspondent John Blackstone reports.
Alleged Trump affairs
Another woman who claims to have had an affair with President Trump is suing for a chance to tell her story. This came as the results of a polygraph test from an earlier accuser, Stormy Daniels, were released. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid reports.
Adult film star's polygraph on Trump affair
A polygraph exam taken in 2011 by adult film star Stormy Daniels supports her claim that she had an affair with President Trump. The White House has denied the affair. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN with more on the test.
Trump hosts roundtable on "sanctuary cities"
Speaking at a White House event, President Trump emphasized the need for "safe cities," blaming "sanctuary cities" for allowing crime.
Trump says he may meet soon with Putin
President Trump says he will probably meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin "in the not-too-distant future" to discuss the arms race, among other topics. Mr. Trump made the remarks during an Oval Office meeting with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Gov. Kasich & Sen. Flake to visit N.H.
Neil Levesque, executive director of the New Hampshire Institute of Politics, tells CBSN's Tony Dokoupil that the independent vote in New Hampshire's GOP primary could be key to helping a Republican challenger defeat President Trump in 2020. Independents are allowed to vote in party primaries in New Hampshire, and overwhelmingly disapprove of the President, according to polling from New Hampshire's St. Anselm college.
Top political news: Trump vs. Mueller
Some lawmakers are responding to the possibility that President Trump could fire special counsel Robert Mueller. The president sent a series of tweets this weekend attacking the Russia investigation. His criticisms came after Attorney General Jeff Sessions fired former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe on Friday. Caitlin Huey-Burns, national political reporter for RealClearPolitics, joins CBSN with the latest developments in Washington.
Trump lashes out at Mueller
In a series of tweets over the weekend, President Trump addressed special counsel Robert Mueller by name and attacked his investigation's credibility. Monday, Mr. Trump called the Russia probe a "total witch hunt." CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments.
3/19/18: Red and Blue
President Trump unveils opioid plan in New Hampshire; Lara Logan: People risked a lot to cover the Iraq war.
Cambridge Analytica & Facebook
A consulting firm that once worked for the presidential campaigns of Ted Cruz and Donald Trump secretly collected the personal data for millions of Facebook users with the intent of using that information to influence the 2016 U.S. election. Sam Biddle, a technology reporter for The Intercept, explains what this means for Facebook users and what the tech giant can do to prevent this breach of trust from happening again.
New Trump attorney a critic of the FBI
President Trump has been busy airing his frustration with the special counsel's investigation into Russian meddling. The president has also hired a new attorney who has been a tough critic of the FBI's handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett has the latest.
Facebook investigates Cambridge Analytica
Facebook says it's investigating after revelations the social media site may have mishandled data from more than 50 million users. That allowed Cambridge Analytica, a consulting firm once used by the Trump campaign, to access data and try to sway users' votes. CBS News contributor Nicholas Thompson explains how.
Lawmakers demand answers from Facebook
Facebook is under fire after a political consulting firm, Cambridge Analytica, gained access to over 50 million Facebook users' information. Now, lawmakers want answers. TechRepublic senior writer Dan Patterson joins CBSN to discuss the fallout.
Trump slams Mueller, McCabe over Russia probe
President Trump intensified his attacks on Special Counsel Robert Mueller, calling the Russia investigation a "witch hunt." CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN to discuss what's next for the Mueller probe, plus the firing of FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe.
Trump on death penalty for drug dealers
President Trump laid out the administration's latest plan to tackling the nation's opioid epidemic. He told supporters in New Hampshire "that toughness includes the death penalty" for drug dealers and traffickers.
Data harvesting concerns
Cambridge Analytica, the data analytics firm hired by the Trump campaign in 2016, has come under fire after reports that they used Facebook data from more than 50 million profiles obtained without users’ permission. Jennifer Grygiel, social media expert and assistant professor of communications at Syracuse University, joins CBSN to discuss how Mr. Trump’s former campaign manager Steve Bannon used the data and concerns about the upcoming midterms.
Trump supporter turn out for Republicans
Dan Balz, Susan Davis, and Mark Landler discuss the Mueller investigation and President Trump's decision to fire Rex Tillerson as secretary of state.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
A young mom was near death from lead poisoning. Who was trying to kill her?
Hannah Pettey, 22, a married mother of two from Alabama, suffered debilitating pain and lost more than 45 pounds as her health rapidly declined. Doctors suspected either her mother or her husband were trying to poison her.
Trump, Vance to speak at RNC Midterm Convention in Dallas
Republican National Committee Midterm Convention is a rare mid-cycle gathering of party leaders and delegates President Trump has called as a way to rally the party faithful ahead of November's contests.
Robin Morgan, feminist writer and close friend of Gloria Steinem, dies at 85
Robin Morgan, a wholesome child star of the 1940s and '50s who grew up to become an all-American radical as a poet, essayist, editor and second-wave feminist, has died at age 85.
Kennedy Center foyer ceiling partially falls amid Trump's push for renovations
No one was injured when a piece of the ceiling inside the Kennedy Center's grand foyer partially collapsed Friday evening, said Roma Daravi, the center's vice president for public relations.
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Are mortgage rates heading back above 7%? Here's what experts think.
Mortgage rates have climbed sharply this year amid mounting concerns about inflation and U.S. debt.
See the U.S. cities where worker pay is rising fastest
Although worker wages have risen modestly this year, pay is increasing much faster in some metro areas than in others, labor data shows.
Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
August jobs report shows U.S. added 162,000 jobs, blowing past forecasts
Strong hiring last month was driven by gains in education and in leisure and hospitality, with the nation's jobless rate remaining steady at 4.1%.
Sturdy stock market mints a record number of 401(k) millionaires
The number of millionaire 401(k) accounts at Fidelity reached a record 769,000 in the second quarter.
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Trump, Vance to speak at RNC Midterm Convention in Dallas
Republican National Committee Midterm Convention is a rare mid-cycle gathering of party leaders and delegates President Trump has called as a way to rally the party faithful ahead of November's contests.
Trump delivers $10 million to Ken Paxton in first major contribution of midterms
President Trump's MAGA Inc. super PAC had previously only given one donation this midterm cycle: about $800,000 to Darline Graham.
Guyana latest "third country" to accept migrants deported from U.S.
Guyana is one of more than 30 nations that have now signed deals with the Trump administration as part of President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration.
Fetterman texts reveal impatience with constituent duties
A former staffer confirmed that Sen. John Fetterman has routinely dismissed and at times refused to do core aspects of the job.
Top military officials faced polygraphs over leaks on munitions, sources say
Some of the highest-ranking officials in the U.S. military were subjected to polygraph tests as part of a sweeping leak probe, U.S. officials briefed on the matter told CBS News.
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A woman was in pain for decades. A chance meeting helped her learn why.
Dawn Jemison started dealing with pelvic pain as a preteen. It took decades to learn why — and to find a solution.
Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Clancy trial highlights need to rethink postpartum care: "The duty is on the system"
Lindsay Clancy's case is resonating with moms across the U.S. — bringing into focus the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the lack of resources for many women.
What's true and false about infertility? We asked a fertility specialist.
Dr. Temeka Zore, a double board-certified OB-GYN and fertility specialist, joined "Healthful" for a deep dive on all things fertility, from endometriosis to PMOS (formerly known as PCOS) to egg freezing.
The market forces quietly adding thousands to patient bills
The true cost of "vertical integration": Patients directed to a higher-priced location for procedures. Or forced to buy from their insurer's wholly owned pharmacy, which may not stock the drug prescribed or provide it at the lowest price.
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Uber robotaxis hit London's streets, but with humans still behind the wheel
Robotaxis are on the roads of London, marking Uber's biggest real-world challenge yet in a busy city built on a dense layout and countless roundabouts.
Guyana latest "third country" to accept migrants deported from U.S.
Guyana is one of more than 30 nations that have now signed deals with the Trump administration as part of President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration.
U.S. ambassador calls ongoing West Bank settler violence an "act of terror"
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee met with about 10 Palestinian American residents who described the impact of the violence on their lives and properties.
Colombia drone attack by suspected guerrillas kills 3 soldiers, army says
Recently elected President Abelardo de la Espriella condemned the attack.
Painting looted by Nazis to be returned to collector's heir
The painting was among the artworks looted and sold under duress to Nazi officials from art dealer Jacques Goudstikker after Adolf Hitler's Germany invaded the Netherlands in 1940.
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From the archives: Jazz artist Cassandra Wilson
Two-time Grammy-winning jazz singer Cassandra Wilson died on Sept. 1, 2026, at age 70. In this 1997 "Sunday Morning" profile, Wilson talked with correspondent Billy Taylor about her early influences, from her parents, to singers like Joni Mitchell and Richie Havens. PLUS: Watch Cassandra Wilson as a "Sunday Morning" correspondent, interviewing musician Robbie Robertson of The Band, at the Woodstock recording studio Big Pink, in a report broadcast in 1998.
Improvement Movement performs "On the Bus"
Improvement Movement is one of Atlanta's most exciting new bands. They say their third album, "Your Perfect Real Life," is sure to "inundate your ears" with as much good as you can reasonably feel these days. Here's Improvement Movement with "On the Bus."
Improvement Movement performs "In the Morning"
Improvement Movement is one of Atlanta's most exciting new bands. They say their third album, "Your Perfect Real Life," is sure to "inundate your ears" with as much good as you can reasonably feel these days. Here's Improvement Movement with "In the Morning."
Improvement Movement performs "I Do"
Improvement Movement is one of Atlanta's most exciting new bands. They say their third album, "Your Perfect Real Life," is sure to "inundate your ears" with as much good as you can reasonably feel these days. Here's Improvement Movement with "I Do."
Looking back at Jerry Lewis telethon
The first 24-hour Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon aired 60 years ago on Saturday. The staple of Labor Day weekend featured established stars like Dolly Parton and young comics like Jimmy Fallon.
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Self-driving AI Uber put to the test
Leigh Kiniry tests out an autonomous, AI-powered Uber in London.
FBI deputy director on using AI to fight crime
The FBI is using artificial intelligence to fight crime as it leans into targeting cartels and transnational criminal organizations. CBS News' Anna Schecter spoke with FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia about the new technology.
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.
How AI is reshaping the U.S. Open for players and fans
At the U.S. Open, artificial intelligence is giving players and fans a new way to experience the tournament.
U.S. Open embraces artificial intelligence
At this year's U.S. Open, live artificial intelligence insights are bringing the digital world to the court, reshaping the tournament experience. CBS News digital reporter Lauren Fichten has the details.
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Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
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.
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A young mom was near death from lead poisoning. Who was trying to kill her?
Hannah Pettey, 22, a married mother of two from Alabama, suffered debilitating pain and lost more than 45 pounds as her health rapidly declined. Doctors suspected either her mother or her husband were trying to poison her.
Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy trial
A judge in Massachusetts declared a mistrial in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, who killed her three young children, after jurors said for a third time they could not agree on a verdict.
Luxury brands' labor practices under scrutiny
Italian authorities are turning their attention to the luxury brands at the top of the fashion food chain after allegations of cheap labor and exploitation.
FBI deputy director on using AI to fight crime
The FBI is using artificial intelligence to fight crime as it leans into targeting cartels and transnational criminal organizations. CBS News' Anna Schecter spoke with FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia about the new technology.
Aggressive passenger duct-taped mid-flight
A man was duct-taped to his first-class seat on an American Airlines flight and later arrested after allegedly exhibiting violent behavior, and forcing the flight to be diverted. Kris Van Cleave has the story.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
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.
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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.
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.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
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.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
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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Rare exotic bird spotted in Irvine
A rare, exotic bird typically found in the Caribbean and parts of South America has been spotted in Irvine, California. Carter Evans reports.
Self-driving AI Uber put to the test
Leigh Kiniry tests out an autonomous, AI-powered Uber in London.
Hurricane Lowell threatens Hawaii
Hurricane Lowell is building up about 600 miles off Honolulu, Hawaii. Andrew Kozak has the weather.
LSU sued for recruiting former NFL players
The Southeastern Conference is suing LSU over what it calls a "deliberate" effort to recruit professional football players. Mark Strassman has more.
2 more rescued in Nepal 10 days after floods
Two more people have been rescued alive in Nepal ten days after catastrophic mudslides killed at least 1,200. Chris Livesay reports.