Consumer confidence has biggest drop since 2021
U.S. consumer confidence plummeted in February, the biggest monthly decline in more than four years. Kelly O'Grady explains.
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Apple to build AI server factory in U.S.
Apple has committed to investing $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years. CEO Tim Cook says the investment will include the creation of a 250,000-square-foot artificial intelligence server manufacturing factory near Houston. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Maryland city offers $20,000 to relocate to former manufacturing hub
Cumberland, Maryland, is one of more than 70 places that have paid people to relocate over the past five years.
Maryland city offers people $20,000 to move there
Cumberland, Maryland, is one of dozens of places offering financial incentives to people willing to relocate. Nancy Chen reports on how the rise of remote work is making it easier for struggling cities and towns to revitalize their economies.
Consumers turn to renting chickens as egg prices soar
As the bird flu outbreak impacts egg shortages and prices, some people are turning to renting or buying backyard chickens.
The stock market closes out worst day of 2025
The stock market closed out the week with the worst day of 2025. The losses are coming amid growing concerns about economic growth. Elise Preston reports on how Americans are reacting.
Virginia county balances economic benefits of data centers with drawbacks
Officials are touting data centers as an economic boon while acknowledging concerns over how the land is being used.
Virginia county sees spike in AI data centers
As the use of artificial intelligence spreads worldwide, its infrastructure is also taking up more space on the ground. As Janet Shamlian reports, that can change a community's landscape.
JB Pritzker takes jabs at Trump tariffs
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker slammed President Trump during his State of the State address on Wednesday, saying tariffs would increase the cost of everyday goods. Pritzker, a chief critic of Mr. Trump, could be one of the many Democrats hoping to run for president in 2028. Political strategists Kevin Sheridan and Chuck Rocha join "America Decides" with analysis.
How America's standing in the world is measured
How do you measure America's standing in the world -- by the strength of its economy or the welfare of its citizens? A bipartisan group of scholars crunched nearly 30 years of data and found where America stands in the world may leave some unsure. New York Times senior writer David Leonhardt joins to discuss the findings.
Has "egg-flation" impacted the U.S. economy?
Grocery stores are scrambling as bird flu drives up "egg-flation." CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady discusses the impact of rising egg costs on the U.S. economy.
Trump administration begins FAA firings weeks after fatal D.C. plane crash
The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal Aviation Administration employees, upending staff on a busy air travel weekend.
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What does inflation mean for the economy?
New data out Wednesday shows U.S. inflation accelerated faster than economists had predicted in January. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks it down.
Trump blames Biden for hot January inflation
New government data shows inflation is up 3% on an annual basis. In reaction to the hot report, President Trump blamed the surge on his predecessor, saying "BIDEN INFLATION UP!" Political strategists Hyma Moore and Justin Sayfie join "America Decides" with analysis.
Chinese cranes at U.S. ports spark concern
Ship-to-shore cranes are essential to operations at U.S. ports, so a congressional investigation into their connection to a Chinese-owned company is sparking serious security concerns. Carter Evans has more.
Could Trump's tariffs cost American jobs?
The White House says President Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum imports will take effect on March 12. On Tuesday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau signaled he could retaliate against the U.S. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks it down.
How the EU could respond to Trump's tariffs
President Trump on Monday imposed 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the U.S. to the dismay of allies overseas. In a statement released Sunday, the European Commission said it would "react to protect the interests of European businesses, workers and consumers from unjustified measures." Jeanna Smialek, Brussels bureau chief for The New York Times, joins CBS News to discuss.
How useful is the penny?
President Trump announced Sunday that he ordered the U.S. Mint to stop printing the U.S. penny, saying it "literally cost us more than two cents." Trump's action is the latest move in a decades-long debate about the penny's usefulness. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady explains.
Poll: Majority approve of Trump's performance
The first CBS News poll of President Trump's second term shows him with a significantly higher approval rating than he enjoyed his first time in office. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the numbers.
Small Washington town grapples with effects of french fry plant closure
In September, Lamb Weston closed its Connell plant, citing a decrease in fast food sales spurred by inflation.
French fry plant closure leaves town struggling
Inflation has come way down since June of 2022, when it hit 9.1%. But prices remain high, and that can have a big impact on a small town that depends on a single major employer. Jonathan Vigliotti reports from Connell, Washington.
Trump and major AI executives sign "morally binding" voluntary controls
President Trump and the leaders of the country's largest artificial intelligence companies have signed a set of voluntary safety standards, as calls mount for tighter guardrails on powerful AI technology.
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New text messages from days after alleged gang rape at Cornell University
CBS News New York has exclusively obtained screenshots from a source presented as text messages between Jane Doe and one of the defendants in a lawsuit alleging rape at a fraternity house at Cornell University in 2024.
Former "American Idol" contestant Caleb Flynn found guilty in wife's murder
Flynn was found guilty of killing his wife, Ashley, in February and attempting to blame the murder on a break-in at their home.
Jack Smith defends handling of Trump probes at heated Senate hearing
Former special counsel Jack Smith defended his handling of his investigations into President Trump during a Senate hearing that grew contentious at several points.
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Iran says it expects response to ceasefire plan already rejected by Trump
Trump says U.S. and Iranian negotiators are talking via mediators, but insists he has "offered them NOTHING" to get a peace deal done.
Supreme Court revives Trump's third-country deportation policy for now
The Supreme Court said in an unsigned order it will hear arguments in the challenge to the Trump administration's third-country-removal policy in December.
Lindsay Clancy judge and attorneys discuss potential retrial date
Plymouth District Attorney Tim Cruz provided an update on a potential Lindsay Clancy retrial.
Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules
Dutch doctors decided to euthanize a child just under the age of 2 under new rules allowing the procedure for children suffering unbearably.
What to know as Tennessee plans to execute first woman in 200 years
Christa Pike is scheduled to die by lethal injection Wednesday in Tennessee. If it proceeds as planned, she would be the first woman executed in Tennessee since at least 1820.
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2 indicted in connection with counterfeit Ozempic scheme in Florida
Two Indian citizens are accused of smuggling counterfeit Ozempic to distributors in the U.S. at discounted prices.
Former "American Idol" contestant Caleb Flynn found guilty in wife's murder
Flynn was found guilty of killing his wife, Ashley, in February and attempting to blame the murder on a break-in at their home.
Supreme Court revives Trump's third-country deportation policy for now
The Supreme Court said in an unsigned order it will hear arguments in the challenge to the Trump administration's third-country-removal policy in December.
Thune to ramp up midterm campaign stops as GOP defends Senate majority
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is set to travel to states with key Senate races in the coming weeks as the GOP fights to hold on to its majority in the upper chamber.
Sam Altman unveils "dots," OpenAI's new AI personal agent
OpenAI says its new agent can schedule meetings, make travel arrangements, debug computer systems and handle other workplace tasks.
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Sam Altman unveils "dots," OpenAI's new AI personal agent
OpenAI says its new agent can schedule meetings, make travel arrangements, debug computer systems and handle other workplace tasks.
U.S. ban on almost $1 billion in Canadian imports takes effect
The United States has banned nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles.
OpenAI halts model release over safety concerns: "Didn't quite meet the bar"
OpenAI said it has chosen not to release its new GPT-6.1 Astra model due to concerns about safety, as industry leaders warn of the risks posed by ever-more-powerful AI technology.
Peperoncini product recalled after "pest contaminant" found in jar
California food manufacturer said it is investigating after a consumer posted a video showing a rodent in a jar of the company's peperoncinis.
Holiday airfares soar to 10-year high. Here's how to save on flights.
Airfares for round-trip U.S. flights have jumped 31% compared to the same period last year, and tickets are likely to get pricier, according to a new analysis.
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Trump and major AI executives sign "morally binding" voluntary controls
President Trump and the leaders of the country's largest artificial intelligence companies have signed a set of voluntary safety standards, as calls mount for tighter guardrails on powerful AI technology.
2 indicted in connection with counterfeit Ozempic scheme in Florida
Two Indian citizens are accused of smuggling counterfeit Ozempic to distributors in the U.S. at discounted prices.
Supreme Court revives Trump's third-country deportation policy for now
The Supreme Court said in an unsigned order it will hear arguments in the challenge to the Trump administration's third-country-removal policy in December.
Thune to ramp up midterm campaign stops as GOP defends Senate majority
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is set to travel to states with key Senate races in the coming weeks as the GOP fights to hold on to its majority in the upper chamber.
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Feds charge Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent with assaulting an officer
Federal prosecutors in Texas have charged a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot by an ICE agent earlier this month with assaulting a federal officer.
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Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules
Dutch doctors decided to euthanize a child just under the age of 2 under new rules allowing the procedure for children suffering unbearably.
Food safety becomes election issue as major outbreaks, recalls cause concern
Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness and high-profile recalls have made food safety a concern of voters.
Teen's headache reveals family health risk: "Saving people's lives"
Minutes into a run, Caroline McCaffrey was struck with a massive headache. The resulting medical journey would reveal a family risk for a dangerous condition.
Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
Bone health and the "silent disease": 4 things women should know
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.
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Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules
Dutch doctors decided to euthanize a child just under the age of 2 under new rules allowing the procedure for children suffering unbearably.
Trump and Rubio question U.K. handling of possible plot against air base
Rubio claims a possible terror plot against a U.K. air base used by U.S. forces "clearly involved" a foreign actor, but there are few facts to support that.
Search for missing students leads to human remains, 17 suspects
A new analysis of phone calls made on the night of the students' disappearance led to the arrests of 17 new suspects, officials said.
Pope Leo draws massive crowds in France. Is Catholicism making a comeback?
Large crowds in Paris and other parts of France offered a striking welcome for Pope Leo in one of Europe's most secular countries.
Princess Diana's brother says Buckingham Palace "has to gaslight" him
Charles Spencer, the brother of the late Princess Diana, spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about writing his new book, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister."
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Caleb Flynn found guilty of murdering wife
Caleb Flynn, a pastor and former "American Idol" contestant, was convicted by a jury Tuesday of murdering his wife. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Author John Grisham on "The French Illusion"
Author John Grisham has published over 50 bestselling books. Now, Grisham is breaking into the spy genre with "The French Illusion," which tells the story of a newlywed couple kidnapped in Paris. Grisham joins "CBS Mornings" with more.
Blu DeTiger is excited for her new album
Emerging musician and DJ Blu DeTiger started on TikTok and moved on to share the stage with Sabrina Carpenter, Sombr and others. She spoke with "CBS Mornings" about her music, including her upcoming album, "N.Y. Baby."
Country star speaks out on AI data centers
Some of country music's biggest stars are speaking out against the surge in development of massive data centers, saying the centers have negative impact on the environment and threaten a quieter way of country living. Brad Paisley, Tanya Tucker, Willie Nelson and Gavin Adcock have all said they're against data center development. Adcock joined "CBS Mornings" to share why he's speaking out now.
Dennis Haskins, who played Mr. Belding on "Saved by the Bell," has died
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
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Sam Altman unveils "dots," OpenAI's new AI personal agent
OpenAI says its new agent can schedule meetings, make travel arrangements, debug computer systems and handle other workplace tasks.
How AI data centers are changing America
Data center development is on the rise as tech companies look to store massive amounts of artificial intelligence data. Kevin Schaul, a senior graphics reporter at The Washington Post covering AI, discusses how data centers are changing America's landscapes.
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.
Trump launches AI-powered government site
President Trump launched America.gov, a new government website powered by artificial intelligence. This comes as he plans to meet with tech executives over the future of AI. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand reports.
Trump, Johnson and AI leaders are meeting
President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson are meeting with AI leaders to discuss the technology and potential safety guardrails. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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Caleb Flynn found guilty of murdering wife
Caleb Flynn, a pastor and former "American Idol" contestant, was convicted by a jury Tuesday of murdering his wife. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
2 indicted in connection with counterfeit Ozempic scheme in Florida
Two Indian citizens are accused of smuggling counterfeit Ozempic to distributors in the U.S. at discounted prices.
Former "American Idol" contestant Caleb Flynn found guilty in wife's murder
Flynn was found guilty of killing his wife, Ashley, in February and attempting to blame the murder on a break-in at their home.
Dutch police arrest alleged FBI hacker
Dutch national police have arrested an alleged member of a cybercriminal organization who they say bragged about hacking the FBI. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Clancy defense: No evidence of admission
Defense attorney Kevin Reddington argued in court Tuesday that there's no evidence Lindsay Clancy admitted to killing her children. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and Caroline Polisi have more.
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NASA plans Starliner test flight after astronauts got stuck at space station
NASA says it is committed to helping Boeing get its Starliner back in space after multiple upgrades and improvements.
SpaceX launches Starship on giant rocket's first flight to orbit
The Super Heavy-Starship rocket's 14th test flight, the first boosting the upper stage to orbit, marked a major milestone for both SpaceX and NASA.
NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
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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Extended interview: Patrick Clancy
Patrick Clancy wrestles with grief and shares memories of his children in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
Caleb Flynn found guilty of murdering wife
Caleb Flynn, a pastor and former "American Idol" contestant, was convicted by a jury Tuesday of murdering his wife. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
In Conversation with Sylvester Stallone
Sylvester Stallone joins "CBS Sunday Morning" correspondent Tracy Smith for a candid conversation before a live audience in New York City.
Jack Smith questioned by Darlene Graham
Former special counsel Jack Smith told Sen. Darlene Graham that her late brother Lindsey Graham, who died in July, "likely would have been a witness" in his 202 election case if it had gone to trial. "I believe your brother was a patriotic public servant. He was not a target of our investigation," Smith said during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
Early takeaways from Jack Smith Senate hearing
Former special counsel Jack Smith testified Tuesday before the Senate about the federal investigations he led into President Trump. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.