Senators expected to hold Steward Health Care CEO in contempt
The CEO of the troubled hospital chain did not appear at a Congressional hearing on Tuesday, despite a subpoena calling for his testimony.
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Senate voting contraception bill
Senate Democrats are pushing a bill to a vote that would codify the right to contraception in federal law. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more from Capitol Hill.
Airline passenger bill of rights
Senators Ed Markey and Richard Blumenthal have introduced legislation calling for an airline passenger bill of rights. It follows the meltdown with Southwest Airlines that impacted thousands of flights. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
Nominee for NHTSA chief vows to tighten vehicle seat standards
A years-long CBS News spotlight on the issue was raised during Steven Cliff's Senate confirmation hearing.
Lawmakers want to force airlines to issue cash refunds
"There should be no expiration date for consumer protection," the lawmakers wrote.
Green New Deal advocates see imprint on Biden's climate policy
Senator Ed Markey said the ideals of the Green New Deal "are in the DNA of President Biden's American Jobs Plan."
Senators propose legislation to boost safety of vehicle seats
The executive director of the Center for Auto Safety said the current safety standard "can be passed with the average dining room chair."
Markey and Ocasio-Cortez reintroduce Green New Deal
The last iteration of the joint resolution was a climate protection wish list for progressives and became a prime point of attack for conservatives.
Progressives push forward with priorities despite filibuster
"I have eternal concerns about the Senate," said Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna.
Democrats turn to environmental justice in inequality fight
Legislators are set to introduce a pair of bills focused on fighting "environmental injustice."
Ed Markey beats Joe Kennedy III in Massachusetts Senate primary
Congressman Kennedy was the first member of his family to have to give a concession speech after a congressional race in Massachussets.
9/1/20: Red and Blue
President Trump visits Kenosha, Wisconsin; FDA Commissioner says he will fast track vaccine.
Contentious Massachusetts Senate primary
Boston Globe political correspondent Victoria McGrane joined CBSN's "Red and Blue" to break down the Democratic primary race between incumbent Senator Ed Markey and his challenger, Congressman Joe Kennedy.
Markey leads Joe Kennedy in Senate primary
The Kennedy family has never lost a Massachusetts Democratic primary, but Rep. Joe Kennedy III is trailing incumbent Senator Ed Markey in major polls. Ed O'Keefe reports.
A Kennedy is on the ballot in Massachusetts. Here's why he's not guaranteed a victory.
Recent polling shows incumbent Senator Ed Markey up against Congressman Joe Kennedy III, the grandson of Robert F. Kennedy.
Pelosi endorses Kennedy in Massachusetts Senate primary race
Kennedy, the grandson of Robert F. Kennedy, is challenging Senator Ed Markey in the Democratic primary.
Bill targets car safety hazard blamed for hundreds of deaths
"We lose, on average, 50 children a year — one a week, who die because the standard is not updated," Senator Ed Markey said.
Lawmakers want airlines to return cash to travelers
New bill would help recoup $10 billion in canceled tickets. It's a "no-interest loan" to carriers, one critic says.
Rep. Kennedy on COVID-19 in Mass., Senate race
Massachusetts has the third-most deaths from COVID-19 in the U.S., but its stay-at-home order expires on May 18. It comes as the state's Senator, Ed Markey, is proposing a new plan to help working class Americans. Rep. Joe Kennedy, a Democrat running against Markey in the primary, joined CBSN to discuss how he's planning to fight the coronavirus, and his own Senate race.
Campaigning amid coronavirus: Candidates look for new ways to connect
Down-ballot candidates face unprecedented challenges campaigning amid coronavirus.
Massachusetts Democrats cancel state convention, endorse Markey for Senate
The party also agreed that Joe Kennedy III would reach the 15% threshold necessary to appear on the ballot.
Democratic senators call on William Barr to resign
Democrats are also proposing a bill to prevent an official nominated by the president to intervene in a case involving the president.
Plan to expand facial recognition to U.S. travelers hits hurdle
The agency is trying to expand its biometric program to require Americans to comply with the facial recognition system.
Joe Kennedy III launches Senate bid
Congressman Joseph Kennedy III launched his Senate campaign on Saturday in the East Boston neighborhood where his family lived when they came to America in the 1840s. He is challenging Senator Ed Markey for the Democratic nomination.
"A Kennedy is a Kennedy": Joe Kennedy launches Senate challenge
The 38-year-old Kennedy scion is challenging Senator Ed Markey
Texas flood rescue teams continue search for missing as death toll climbs
Nearly a week after deadly floods struck Central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still missing.
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Secret Service suspended 6 personnel after Trump assassination attempt
A top official defended the agency's decision not to fire anyone in connection with the July 13 assassination attempt.
Trump threatens Brazil with 50% tariff, citing "Witch Hunt" against Bolsonaro
One of the highest tariffs threatened by President Trump so far is against Brazil, with the president citing a criminal prosecution against Jair Bolsonaro.
"Big, beautiful bill" gives ICE unprecedented funds to ramp up deportations
The "big, beautiful bill" signed into law by President Trump last week will allow him to dramatically expand his immigration crackdown.
Why Trump's copper tariff could raise cost of appliances, cars, electricity
Manufacturers and construction companies — as well as consumers — would face higher prices if the U.S. jacks up tariffs on copper, analysts said.
Russia launches huge attack on Ukraine, dismisses Trump's criticism
Ukrainian officials say at least 8 people were killed in Russia's biggest drone and missile attack to date, as the Kremlin says it is "quite calm" about Trump's mounting criticism.
EPA employees sweat through workplace discomfort that some worry may be more than disrepair
Temperatures inside EPA headquarters have soared above 80 degrees and elevators have been breaking down, sources said.
Measles cases in the U.S. break a 33-year record
The number of measles cases in the United States has surpassed 2019's wave of infections, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data.
Delta flight makes emergency landing on small island after engine problem
A Delta flight from Spain to New York made an emergency landing in the Azores after an engine problem midflight.
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Some Texas flood alerts delayed as officials waited for authorization, ex-official says
Recordings provided to CBS News showed first responders asking for an emergency alert to be sent, but dispatchers delayed because they needed special authorization.
Why Trump's copper tariff could raise cost of appliances, cars, electricity
Manufacturers and construction companies — as well as consumers — would face higher prices if the U.S. jacks up tariffs on copper, analysts said.
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Secret Service suspended 6 personnel after Trump assassination attempt
A top official defended the agency's decision not to fire anyone in connection with the July 13 assassination attempt.
Supreme Court won't let Florida enforce new immigration law for now
Florida's law makes it a crime for people who are in the U.S. illegally to enter the state.
"Big, beautiful bill" gives ICE unprecedented funds to ramp up deportations
The "big, beautiful bill" signed into law by President Trump last week will allow him to dramatically expand his immigration crackdown.
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Why Trump's copper tariff could raise cost of appliances, cars, electricity
Manufacturers and construction companies — as well as consumers — would face higher prices if the U.S. jacks up tariffs on copper, analysts said.
Trump threatens Brazil with 50% tariff, citing "Witch Hunt" against Bolsonaro
One of the highest tariffs threatened by President Trump so far is against Brazil, with the president citing a criminal prosecution against Jair Bolsonaro.
Snack Wrap redux: How McD's is refreshing its menu to lure back customers
McDonald's is reviving its long-lamented Snack Wrap and leaning into affordable eats as it looks to reverse a rare sales slump.
Linda Yaccarino stepping down as CEO of X
Yaccarino joined X in June 2023, shortly after billionaire Elon Musk bought the site formerly known as Twitter.
Chipmaker Nvidia becomes first company to surpass $4 trillion in valuation
Chipmaker Nvidia became the first public company to top $4 trillion in value on Wednesday after two-year investor frenzy.
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FIFA opens office in Trump Tower as soccer chief builds close ties to Trump
The leader of FIFA has deepened his relationship with President Trump ahead of next year's World Cup.
Trump picks Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to lead NASA for now
President Trump pulled his former NASA administrator nominee, an Elon Musk-aligned entrepreneur.
Trump administration sues California, arguing animal cruelty laws cause high egg prices
The Trump administration is suing California Gov. Gavin Newsom over his state's animal cruelty laws, arguing they are contributing to high egg prices.
Why Trump's copper tariff could raise cost of appliances, cars, electricity
Manufacturers and construction companies — as well as consumers — would face higher prices if the U.S. jacks up tariffs on copper, analysts said.
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Secret Service suspended 6 personnel after Trump assassination attempt
A top official defended the agency's decision not to fire anyone in connection with the July 13 assassination attempt.
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Measles cases in the U.S. break a 33-year record
The number of measles cases in the United States has surpassed 2019's wave of infections, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data.
Some Ritz peanut butter crackers recalled due to labeling error
Four carton sizes were recalled due to individually wrapped packs that may be incorrectly labeled as "cheese" even though they may contain peanut butter, federal health officials said.
Doctors fear ICE agents in health facilities deter people from seeking care
As the Trump administration continues its push to detain undocumented immigrants, doctors are hearing that some patients are avoiding health care settings out of fears over possible ICE raids.
Workplace mental health at risk as key federal agency faces cuts
Efforts to decrease alarmingly high rates of suicide among construction workers and prevent burnout in health care workers are in jeopardy.
Study finds 6% of Florida teens have handguns, a 65% increase over 20 years
Firearms are the leading cause of death among children and teenagers in the United States, and new research found that Florida adolescents carrying handguns increased by 65% from 2002 to 2022.
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Delta flight makes emergency landing on small island after engine problem
A Delta flight from Spain to New York made an emergency landing in the Azores after an engine problem midflight.
Ukraine accuses 2 Chinese men of trying to steal info on missile system
Ukraine has detained a Chinese man and his son and accused them of trying to smuggle info on a guided missile system back to Beijing.
Famous art sleuth recovers stolen trove of centuries-old documents
Arthur Brand, nicknamed the "Indiana Jones of the Art World," said the latest discovery was among his most significant.
13 suicides believed linked to U.K. Post Office wrongful convictions scandal
Hundreds of employees were wrongly convicted of theft, fraud and false accounting because of a faulty computer system.
Canadian troops among 3 men charged in "anti-government militia" plot
Canadian police have charged 3 men, including 2 active service members, with training and gathering arms to oppose the government.
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Belly Laughs festival blends Asian American comedy
A Los Angeles festival called Belly Laughs includes headliners Margaret Cho, Kumail Nanjiani, Bobby Lee and Hasan Minhaj. Lisa Ling shares a meal and conversation with Cho and performer Joel Kim Booster to talk about the cultural power of food and humor.
Michael C. Hall returns as Dexter
Award-winning actor Michael C. Hall joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his return in "Dexter: Resurrection," the highly anticipated sequel series set in New York City. The show picks up ten weeks after the events of "Dexter: New Blood," with Dexter awakening from a coma and hunting a new serial killer.
Oprah Winfrey reveals new book club
In an exclusive announcement on "CBS Mornings," Oprah Winfrey names Culpability her latest summer read. Author Bruce Holsinger joins Oprah and Gayle King to discuss the gripping novel about a family, a deadly crash, and the moral consequences of AI.
Parvati Shallow on life after "Survivor"
Parvati Shallow, one of the most iconic "Survivor" contestants of all time, joins "CBS Mornings" to reflect on her reality TV journey and discuss her new memoir, "Nice Girls Don't Win."
Sean "Diddy" Combs gets standing ovation in prison, lawyer says
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyer says the music mogul got a standing ovation from fellow prisoners when he returned to the federal lockup in Brooklyn after the verdict.
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Nvidia hits $4 trillion value in major first
Artificial intelligence giant Nvidia became the first company to surpass a $4 trillion market valuation on Wednesday. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has the details.
Linda Yaccarino stepping down as CEO of X
Yaccarino joined X in June 2023, shortly after billionaire Elon Musk bought the site formerly known as Twitter.
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.
Chipmaker Nvidia becomes first company to surpass $4 trillion in valuation
Chipmaker Nvidia became the first public company to top $4 trillion in value on Wednesday after two-year investor frenzy.
Grok, Elon Musk's AI chatbot on X, posts antisemitic comments, later deleted
The antisemitic posts from Grok came days after Elon Musk wrote on X that the chatbot had been improved "significantly."
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How to vet scientific research
Cabells Publishing, a scholarly analytics company, has flagged more than 19,000 journals as potentially predatory. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains how to know if you're getting accurate information.
North America's oldest known pterosaur discovered in Arizona, researchers say
Researchers were able to date the fossil of the flying reptile, a close cousin of dinosaurs, back to more than 209 million years ago.
Inside the lab trying to change people's minds about sharks
Scientists at Oregon State University are working to change people's minds about sharks--and are learning more about the health of the ocean in the process.
The stories behind history's most haunting shipwrecks
From the Clotilda to the Titanic, archaeologist James Delgado shares insights from his 50-year career.
Billions of flies to be dumped from planes to fight flesh-eating screwworms
The move is part of the government's plans for protecting the U.S. from the New World screwworm fly, which could devastate its beef industry and even kill household pets.
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Famous art sleuth recovers stolen trove of centuries-old documents
Arthur Brand, nicknamed the "Indiana Jones of the Art World," said the latest discovery was among his most significant.
Missing paddleboarder found dead in Maine was killed, police say
Sunshine Stewart, 48, was found dead during a search last Thursday on Crawford Pond in the town of Union, Maine State Police said.
North Korean operative sanctioned by U.S.
The Treasury Department has sanctioned a North Korean cyber operative accused of running a scheme using remote IT jobs to raise money for leader Kim Jong Un's nuclear program. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
Sean Combs asks for earlier sentencing date
In a court hearing Tuesday, Sean "Diddy" Combs' attorneys asked for an earlier sentencing date than the one currently set for October 3. Combs was convicted last week on prostitution-related charges, but acquitted on the most serious sex trafficking and racketeering counts. Combs faces up to 20 years in prison, but prosecutors are seeking five-to-six years behind bars. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Hero police dog killed by food laced with nails: "Vile attack"
Bruno's trainer urged police to "find the killers before I do."
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First close-up of "cotton candy" nebula captured by world's largest telescope
A new observatory in Chile has produced a stunningly detailed image of a nebula resembling cotton candy, using the largest telescope in the world.
Blue Origin rockets 6 astrotourists on sub-orbital flight to space
Running a week late because of weather, it was clear sailing Sunday for Blue Origin's 13th passenger flight.
Fireball seen as meteorite streaks through sky over Georgia and South Carolina
The American Meteor Society said it received more than 160 reports of a fireball sighting from observers in Georgia and South Carolina.
James Webb telescope captures images of possible newly discovered exoplanet
The exoplanet, a planet beyond our solar system, has been dubbed TWA 7b after NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured evidence of it.
Webb Telescope captures images of exoplanet
NASA's James Webb Telescope has captured unprecedented pictures of a newly discovered exoplanet, a planet that is outside our solar system.
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A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Summer music heats up 2025
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Evidence in the Suzanne Morphew case
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
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Udemy Is Powering Enterprise AI Transformation Through Skills
Organizations worldwide are racing to build AI skills across their teams. Udemy's dynamic instructors and AI-powered skills development platform help enterprises reskill their workforce to meet the demands of transformation.
Lawmaker files bill on ICE masks
A Democratic lawmaker in Tennessee is pushing for legislation that would ban immigration enforcement officials from wearing masks, forcing them to show their faces. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports.
The push for honest "Made in USA" labels
As President Trump's trade war expands, one slogan gaining traction — "Made in the USA" — is no longer just a pitch; it's a rallying cry. Ash-har Quraishi reports.
Why small drop in measles vaccine rate matters
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says nearly 1,300 measles cases have been reported so far this year across the U.S. -- the most in more than 30 years. Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
Unpacking Supreme Court ruling on federal layoffs
The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to move forward with part of its plans to reshape the federal government through mass layoffs. A federal judge had previously blocked President Trump's executive order from fully taking effect. Jan Crawford has details.