Leon Panetta at DNC
Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta had to talk over boos and chants of "no more war" at the Democratic National Convention Wednesday. Panetta spoke to Hillary Clinton's credentials on foreign policy.
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Shooting survivors speak
Felicia Sanders and Polly Sheppard spoke at the DNC about their experience surviving the Charleston, South Carolina church shooting. They said that shooters who take the lives of Americans are hateful, but that they choose to embrace love. They also endorsed Clinton as their candidate.
Angela Bassett speech
Actress and director Angela Bassett spoke at the DNC about the lives lost to gun violence in America. She called people to take action and support Clinton in the fight for stronger gun control.
Mark Kelly & Gabrielle Giffords speak at DNC
Astronaut Mark Kelly and former U.S. rep Gabrielle Giffords spoke at the DNC in support of gun control. They both declared their support for Hillary Clinton and said that she can bring about gun control.
Charles Ramsey speaks at DNC
Former Philadelphia police commissioner Charles Ramsey addressed gun violence in his speech at the DNC. Ramsey said he has seen crime scenes, grieving families and the cost of gun violence during his time policing. He also said American needs a strong leader to impose reform.
Sen. Chris Murphy speaks at the DNC
Sen. Chris Murphy spoke to the DNC on Wednesday, demanding change concerning guns in America. Murphy said he feels a sense of outrage at the current gun laws and wants a candidate who shares his frustration. Murphy said Clinton has fought despite resistance on this issue and will continue the fight.
Sandy Hook daughter
Erica Smegielski spoke at the DNC about losing her mother in the Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting. Her mother, the principal, was killed while trying to protect her students from the shooter. Smegielski said she is frustrated with politicians who choose to stand with the gun lobby instead of by "American families."
Campaign 2016 latest
After Donald Trump said Russia should hack Hillary Clinton's emails, the Clinton camp slammed him for encouraging espionage. CBS News contributor and former moderator of "Face the Nation" Bob Schieffer and senior editor of The Atlantic Alex Wagner join CBSN's Josh Elliott and Elaine Quijano to discuss the political friction.
Lee Daniels on guns
Film and television producer Lee Daniels addressed gun violence at the DNC on Wednesday night. He also touched on his family's personal experience with incarceration and violence. He said Clinton is the candidate who can implement necessary change.
Stars perform at DNC
More than 40 stars performed at the DNC on Wednesday night, including Idina Menzel, Darren Criss and Kristen Bell. They sang "What the World Needs Now" in unity against gun violence. Watch their performance here.
Harry Reid DNC remarks
Senator Harry Reid addressed the DNC, slamming the GOP and voicing support for Hillary Clinton. Reid said that the GOP set the stage for Trump, calling him a "hateful con man."
Latest Trump controversy
While the DNC kicks off its third day, Trump continues to make headlines with controversial comments on the campaign trail. At a recent rally, Trump challenged Russia to hack Clinton's emails. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN to discuss.
Neera Tanden Interview
The DNC's third night will include remarks from President Obama, VP nominee Tim Kaine and current VP Joe Biden. President of Center for American Progress, Neera Tanden joins CBSN to discuss issues at the forefront of the DNC.
Jesse Jackson at DNC
Reverend and civil rights activist addresses the Democratic National Convention and pushes for voters to elect Hillary Clinton. See his remarks here.
Jerry Brown on climate
California Governor Jerry Brown delivered remarks on climate change at the DNC. He said action is necessary in order to fix the damage on the environment.
Sigourney Weaver at DNC
Actress Sigourney Weaver spoke to the DNC about environmental issues. Weaver said Hillary Clinton "gets it" while Trump continues to deny the issue of climate change.
Martin O' Malley remarks
Martin O'Malley, former governor of Maryland, spoke to the DNC Wednesday night. O'Malley, who ran against Clinton in the primaries, began his speech declaring his support for her as the Democratic candidate. He praised Clinton's strength, experience and views while bashing Trump.
Detroit mayor at DNC
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan addressed the DNC, speaking about providing real opportunity for all. Duggan said Detroit, like the country, needs an economy that works for everyone. He said Clinton is the candidate to make that happen and slammed Trump for a lack of realistic policies.
Kaine on 60 minutes
Tim Kaine officially steps into the spotlight at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday night. In a "60 Minutes" interview alongside running mate Hillary Clinton, he discussed what he brings to the table to help the ticket win in November.
Clinton on Trump and Russia
Following Donald Trump's apparent call for Russia to locate Hillary Clinton's missing emails, her campaign hit right back. The Clinton campaign immediately accused Trump of both encouraging Russian espionage against America and threatening national security. Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump on Russian hacking
On Wednesday, Donald Trump called on Russia to "find the 30,000 emails that are missing" from Hillary Clinton's email server. Critics were quick to say his remarks call on the foreign power to cyberspy on Trump's rival for the presidency. Major Garrett has more.
Trump attacks Clinton
CBS News contributor Frank Luntz, CBSN political contributor Leslie Sanchez, and Democratic strategist Lynda Tran join CBSN to discuss Donald Trump's motive in encouraging Russia to hack Hillary Clinton's email. The Clinton campaign has said the GOP nominee is "encouraging espionage."
RNC reaction to Trump
RNC communications director Sean Spicer joins CBSN with reaction to controversial comments GOP nominee Donald Trump made during a news conference. The billionaire businessman urged Russia to hack Clinton's email, and said that Russian president Vladimir Putin calls President Obama the "N-word."
Ben Jealous interview
Former CEO and president of the NAACP Ben Jealous joins CBSN to discuss Donald Trump's allegation that Russian president Vladimir Putin called President Obama the "N-word."
What will Obama say?
CBS News foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan joins CBSN with a preview of President Obama's highly anticipated speech endorsing Hillary Clinton at the Democratic National Convention.
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CBS News took a boat into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what we saw.
Reporters from CBS News carefully arranged a risky trip into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what they saw.
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
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Iran reimposes Strait of Hormuz restrictions, citing U.S. blockade
Iran swiftly reversed course on reopening the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. said the move would not end its blockade.
How the dispute between Trump and Pope Leo escalated
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
U.K. police probe arson attack on building formerly housing Jewish charity
There were no injuries reported in connection with the attack, police said Saturday.
Midwest, Great Lakes brace for more severe storms
Severe thunderstorms are forecast across the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes on Saturday.
Appeals court allows all White House ballroom construction to resume
An order earlier this week blocked most above-ground construction on the project.
2 soldiers attacked by bear during training at Army base in Alaska
Two soldiers from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, were injured in a brown bear attack on Friday during a training session.
Thomas, Alito not planning to retire from Supreme Court this year, sources say
Sources close to Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas tell CBS News neither is planning to retire this year.
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2 soldiers attacked by bear during training at Army base in Alaska
Two soldiers from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, were injured in a brown bear attack on Friday during a training session.
Record U.S. drought sparks fears about wildfires, water and food prices
Meteorologists said the drought is a bad sign for the upcoming wildfire season, food prices and existing water issues.
U.K. man pleads guilty to hacking scheme that stole $8 million
Tyler Robert Buchanan, 24, of Scotland, pleaded guilty in California federal court.
Midwest, Great Lakes brace for more severe storms
Severe thunderstorms are forecast across the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes on Saturday.
Appeals court allows all White House ballroom construction to resume
An order earlier this week blocked most above-ground construction on the project.
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Judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
Airlines cut routes in response to rising jet fuel costs amid Iran war
Rising jet fuel prices are forcing airlines to cut routes and trim schedules.
Oil prices plummet after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is "completely open"
Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Here's who is spending money on AI subscriptions, and how much they cost
Households are starting to make room in their budgets for spending on generative AI subscriptions, new data shows.
Ford recalls nearly 1.4 million pickup trucks due to gearshift issue
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
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Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Appeals court allows all White House ballroom construction to resume
An order earlier this week blocked most above-ground construction on the project.
Judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
U.S. delegation visited Cuba last week as Trump heaped pressure on island
A delegation of senior State Department representatives traveled to Cuba via a U.S. government plane last week, officials said, a diplomatic opening amid intense pressure from the Trump administration.
How the dispute between Trump and Pope Leo escalated
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
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Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
Dr. Erica Schwartz nominated for CDC director
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
RFK Jr. defends proposed 12% health budget cut, measles response in House testimony
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
Trump announces he's nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz for CDC director
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
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6 killed after gunman opens fire in Kyiv, Ukrainian officials say
The head of Ukraine's Interior Ministry said the gunman took hostages and spoke to negotiators for 40 minutes before he was shot dead.
Over 1,000 bone fragments found in Mexico City ahead of World Cup
Mexico City and Guadalajara are preparing to host World Cup games in June, with protesters denouncing the government's failure to properly investigate the disappearances.
Former chef facing 14 murder charges to plead guilty to aiding suicide
Abetting suicide carries a maximum sentence of 14 years, according to the Canadian Criminal Code.
U.K. police probe arson attack on building formerly housing Jewish charity
There were no injuries reported in connection with the attack, police said Saturday.
U.S. delegation visited Cuba last week as Trump heaped pressure on island
A delegation of senior State Department representatives traveled to Cuba via a U.S. government plane last week, officials said, a diplomatic opening amid intense pressure from the Trump administration.
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Breaking down the unlikely rise of the PWHL
New York Sirens captain Micah Zandee-Hart and Professional Women's Hockey League executive vice president of hockey operations Jayna Hefford sit down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss the league's recent increase in popularity.
"Schmigadoon!" prepares for Broadway debut
Cinco Paul, the screenwriter behind hit movies like the "Despicable Me" series and "Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!", sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his latest project: adapting the hit Apple TV+ series "Schmigadoon!" for Broadway.
The Lone Bellow performs "You Were Leaving"
The Lone Bellow began playing more than 10 years ago and gained a following for their folksy, Brooklyn sound. Now, out with their latest album, "What a Time to Be Alive," here's The Lone Bellow performing "You Were Leaving."
The Lone Bellow performs "No Getting Over You"
The Lone Bellow began playing more than 10 years ago and gained a following for their folksy, Brooklyn sound. Now, out with their latest album, "What a Time to Be Alive," here's The Lone Bellow performing "No Getting Over You."
The Lone Bellow performs "I Did It For Love"
The Lone Bellow began playing more than 10 years ago and gained a following for their folksy, Brooklyn sound. Now, out with their latest album, "What a Time to Be Alive," here's The Lone Bellow performing "I Did It For Love."
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Experts have warning for AI-generated podcasts
Millions of Americans get health information from podcasts. Now, some medical experts are warning about the harmful impacts of misinformation on these programs. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
AI "agents" can do your shopping. Should you let them?
Big retailers are embracing agentic commerce as a new way to shop. But you should think twice before handing over your credit card, tech experts say.
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.
AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
Key takeaways on Anthropic's new AI model
More concerns are emerging about Anthropic's new Mythos AI model. Matt Shumer, a former AI company founder and CEO, joins CBS News with more details.
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First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
Emperor penguins listed as endangered species
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
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Over 1,000 bone fragments found in Mexico City ahead of World Cup
Mexico City and Guadalajara are preparing to host World Cup games in June, with protesters denouncing the government's failure to properly investigate the disappearances.
Former chef facing 14 murder charges to plead guilty to aiding suicide
Abetting suicide carries a maximum sentence of 14 years, according to the Canadian Criminal Code.
U.K. man pleads guilty to hacking scheme that stole $8 million
Tyler Robert Buchanan, 24, of Scotland, pleaded guilty in California federal court.
What we know about d4vd's arrest
David Burke, a singer who performs under the name d4vd, is behind bars on suspicion of murder. He was arrested after the body of a 14-year-old girl was found in the trunk of his Tesla in September 2025. Matt Gutman reports.
500 pounds of liquid meth found after Fort Worth crash; 2 dead
Two people were found dead when a minivan carrying nearly 500 pounds of liquid meth worth up to $3 million crashed in a Fort Worth neighborhood.
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Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
Artemis II astronauts welcomed home to Houston after historic moonshot
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
9 highlights from Artemis II's epic journey around the moon
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
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The Dish: Tokyo Record Bar
Tokyo Record Bar is nestled in New York City's Greenwich Village near iconic jazz bars like The Blue Note—and for good reason. At the tiny eatery, diners enjoy a prix-fixe menu and get to choose their own music.
Breaking down the unlikely rise of the PWHL
New York Sirens captain Micah Zandee-Hart and Professional Women's Hockey League executive vice president of hockey operations Jayna Hefford sit down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss the league's recent increase in popularity.
Watch: Trump signs latest executive order
President Trump signed an executive order Saturday that eases restrictions on the research of the psychedelics including the drug ibogaine, which is used in some countries to treat post-traumatic stress disorder.
"Schmigadoon!" prepares for Broadway debut
Cinco Paul, the screenwriter behind hit movies like the "Despicable Me" series and "Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!", sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his latest project: adapting the hit Apple TV+ series "Schmigadoon!" for Broadway.
Apollo 16 astronaut reflects on NASA's impact
Charles Duke, a former NASA astronaut and Air Force officer who became the youngest person to walk on the moon during the 1972 Apollo 16 mission, sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to reflect on U.S. space exploration amid the recent Artemis II moon mission.