El Paso and LA among most polluted U.S. cities in 2025, report says
El Paso, Texas, and Los Angeles, California, had some of the worst air pollution in the U.S. last year, according to a new report.
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Lawmaker slams chaotic El Paso airspace closure
El Paso's international airport reopened early Wednesday morning after a baffling FAA order to close the airspace to commercial and cargo flights for 10 days. Democratic Rep. Gabe Vasquez of New Mexico, who represents constituents near the area, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Details on cause of El Paso airspace closure
A brief and unexpected airspace closure in El Paso on Wednesday stemmed from disagreements between the FAA and the Pentagon over the testing of anti-drone technology, CBS News has learned. Senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has the details.
Latest on FAA shutdown of El Paso's airspace
More details are emerging about the sudden shutdown of El Paso's airspace involving the federal government. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
Communication issues over airspace closure
The FAA's decision to shut down the El Paso airspace for "special security reasons" lasted about eight hours on Wednesday. Government officials and local leaders say they weren't notified of the decision. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Airspace closure followed FAA, Pentagon spat over drone-related tests, sources say
Pentagon officials had undertaken planning to use military technology near Fort Bliss, in El Paso, to practice downing drones.
What we know about closure of El Paso airspace
Planes are flying in and out of the international airport in El Paso, Texas, after the airspace was temporarily shut down. Kris Van Cleave has details.
Sources: FAA dispute led to airspace closure
Overnight, officials announced a 10-day-closure of the airspace over El Paso, Texas, because of "special security reasons," but flights were allowed to resume as normal just hours later. Sources tell CBS News that the disruption was actually because of a disagreement between the FAA and the Pentagon over drone-related tests. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has the details.
Sources: Spat led to El Paso airspace closure
Sources tell CBS News that the FAA briefly grounded all flights in El Paso, Texas, Wednesday due to disagreements with the Pentagon over drone-related tests. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
El Paso mayor blasts FAA for airspace closure
El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson on Wednesday slammed the Federal Aviation Administration for briefly closing El Paso's airspace over what it called "special security reasons," calling it a "major and unnecessary disruption."
FAA reopens El Paso airspace
The FAA says the closure of airspace over El Paso is lifted, hours after it said it was halting all flights into and out of the airport for 10 days. Kris Van Cleave reports.
What made headlines in 2019
Impeachment capped a year that also brought acts of shocking gun violence and celebrations of patriotic anniversaries that brought Americans together. “CBS This Morning” looks back at all of the pivotal people and moments that helped shape 2019.
Face The Nation: Molly Ball, Ramesh Ponnuru, David Sanger
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the impact of the shutdown and the prospects of a longer-term deal to keep the government open.
Mayors of cities hit hard by shutdown see no winners
Mayors Dee Margo of El Paso, Texas, and Michael Passero of New London, Connecticut, join moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss the impact of the shutdown on their cities and the prospects of a longer-term deal to keep the government open.
O'Rourke links Trump's rhetoric to shooting
Beto O'Rourke, the former member of Congress from El Paso, Texas, joins Major Garrett to discuss the latest on the shooting at an El Paso Walmart that left at least 20 dead and more than two dozen injured.
29 people killed in 2 mass shootings in less than 14 hours
CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian provides the latest on the mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, and CBS News correspondent Dean Reynolds reports from Cincinnati on his way to Dayton, Ohio, where another mass shooting happened overnight.
Open: This is "Face the Nation"
This week on "Face the Nation," Major Garrett speaks with Beto O'Rourke and Sen. Sherrod Brown about the mass shootings in Dayton, Ohio, and El Paso, Texas. Plus, in an exclusive, Rep. Will Hurd explains his decision to not seek reelection in the House of Representatives.
Sanders says Trump doesn't want "to see people mowed down"
Sen. Bernie Sanders joined Margaret Brennan to discuss the El Paso shooting, his views on gun control and President Trump's rhetoric.
Mass shootings in Ohio & Texas
Gunfire at a restaurant in downtown Dayton early Sunday morning left 9 people dead and at least 16 injured, before police killed the gunman. The attack came just hours after a man opened fire at a Walmart store in El Paso, killing 20 people. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian has the latest.
Families of El Paso shooting victims hug gunman
The power of forgiveness and its ability to mend emotional wounds was on display in an El Paso courtroom as families of the 23 shot and killed during a hate-filled mass shooting spoke of their painful loss. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois has more.
El Paso Walmart shooter pleads guilty to capital murder in 2019 attack
Patrick Crusius, who killed 23 people in a shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, in 2019, pleaded guilty to capital murder in a state district court.
Gunman who killed 23 at El Paso Walmart offered plea deal to avoid death penalty
The gunman who killed 23 people in a racist attack at an El Paso Walmart in 2019 in one of the the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history has been offered a plea deal to avoid the death penalty.
FBI finds "no threat" after flight from Minneapolis diverted to Texas
FBI officials say there was "no threat" in an incident that prompted a plane flying out of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to be diverted Wednesday afternoon to El Paso International Airport in Texas.
A look at operation to secure southern border
Immigration and the U.S. southern border were among the top issues for voters this election cycle after last year's record number of illegal crossings. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports on President-elect Donald Trump's plans to address it.
CBS News goes on southern border ride along
President-elect Donald Trump says he will remove millions of immigrants living unlawfully in the U.S. through his mass deportation plan once he takes office in January. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez rode along Wednesday in El Paso with a sergeant for the Texas Department of Public Safety to discuss border policy.
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U.S.-Iran ceasefire tested as U.S. guides ships through Strait of Hormuz
Hegseth said the ceasefire with Iran "certainly holds" for now after a naval clash between Iranian and U.S. forces and renewed attacks on the UAE.
Amid attacks by Trump, Justice Gorsuch says "my loyalty is to the Constitution"
President Trump has attacked Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett for voting to strike down his most sweeping tariffs.
2026 Tony Awards nominations are announced. See the full list.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Hantavirus possibly transmitted human to human on stricken cruise ship, WHO says
The WHO said Tuesday that Spain would allow the vessel to dock in the Canary Islands for a "full investigation" and "full disinfection."
Hegseth says "ceasefire is not over" after Strait of Hormuz exchange of fire
Iranian vessels fired on U.S. ships guiding vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the U.S. sinking several small Iranian boats.
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2 U.S. Navy destroyers transit Strait of Hormuz after dodging Iranian onslaught
Two U.S. Navy destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz and entered the Persian Gulf after navigating an Iranian barrage, according to defense officials.
What to know about Tuesday's primaries in Ohio and Indiana
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday in Ohio and Indiana — in the Buckeye State, they'll be casting ballots in Senate, House and governor's primary races, while Hoosiers will weigh in on House and state races.
SCOTUS lets redistricting ruling take effect immediately, sparking angry exchange
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed last week's landmark decision striking down Louisiana's congressional map to take effect immediately, drawing a sharp back-and-forth between two justices.
Pennsylvania suing Character AI, claims chatbot posed as medical professional
A Character AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and provided an invalid license number, the state said.
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Utz potato chips sold nationwide recalled over salmonella risk
Utz Quality Foods is recalling some of its Zapp's and Dirty brand potato chips because an ingredient may be contaminated by salmonella.
2 hikers injured in bear attack at Yellowstone National Park
Two hikers were attacked by one or more bears, officials said, marking the first time in 2026 that a bear has injured people at Yellowstone.
Amid attacks by Trump, Justice Gorsuch says "my loyalty is to the Constitution"
President Trump has attacked Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett for voting to strike down his most sweeping tariffs.
UnitedHealthcare to cut prior authorization for 30% of treatments
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
For some older Americans, retirement today means unretiring
Nearly 20% of Americans of retirement age are employed or seeking employment. "You have to eat," said one 69-year-old of her reasons for continuing to work.
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Utz potato chips sold nationwide recalled over salmonella risk
Utz Quality Foods is recalling some of its Zapp's and Dirty brand potato chips because an ingredient may be contaminated by salmonella.
UnitedHealthcare to cut prior authorization for 30% of treatments
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
For some older Americans, retirement today means unretiring
Nearly 20% of Americans of retirement age are employed or seeking employment. "You have to eat," said one 69-year-old of her reasons for continuing to work.
Coinbase to lay off 700 workers as crypto company embraces AI
"This is a new way of working, and we need to leverage AI across every facet of our jobs," CEO Brian Armstrong said in a letter to employees.
Pennsylvania suing Character AI, claims chatbot posed as medical professional
A Character AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and provided an invalid license number, the state alleged.
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Amid attacks by Trump, Justice Gorsuch says "my loyalty is to the Constitution"
President Trump has attacked Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett for voting to strike down his most sweeping tariffs.
Hegseth says "ceasefire is not over" after Strait of Hormuz exchange of fire
Iranian vessels fired on U.S. ships guiding vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the U.S. sinking several small Iranian boats.
Pennsylvania suing Character AI, claims chatbot posed as medical professional
A Character AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and provided an invalid license number, the state alleged.
From Truth Social to court: Groups challenging Trump get help from his posts
Judges in more than a dozen cases have cited social media posts by President Trump and members of his administration in decisions against the government.
What to know about Tuesday's primaries in Ohio and Indiana
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday in Ohio and Indiana — in the Buckeye State, they'll be casting ballots in Senate, House and governor's primary races, while Hoosiers will weigh in on House and state races.
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UnitedHealthcare to cut prior authorization for 30% of treatments
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Latest on apparent hantavirus cruise outbreak
A suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship has killed three people, officials say. Tom Hanson reports.
Alito temporarily restores FDA rule allowing abortion pill to be sent by mail
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
Apparent hantavirus outbreak kills 3 on cruise ship, sickens at least 3 more
A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic off Africa killed three people and sickened at least three others, health officials say.
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U.K. counter-terror police investigate arson at ex-London synagogue
Keir Starmer warned Tuesday that there would be "consequences" if Iran is proven to be behind a recent series of antisemitic attacks in the capital.
Hegseth says "ceasefire is not over" after Strait of Hormuz exchange of fire
Iranian vessels fired on U.S. ships guiding vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the U.S. sinking several small Iranian boats.
Hantavirus possibly transmitted human to human on stricken cruise ship, WHO says
Passengers aboard the ship are in good spirits but may have to quarantine for "eight weeks," a World Health Organization official told CBS News.
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U.S.-Iran ceasefire tested as U.S. guides ships through Strait of Hormuz
Hegseth said the ceasefire with Iran "certainly holds" for now after a naval clash between Iranian and U.S. forces and renewed attacks on the UAE.
Latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in Caribbean, military says
The U.S. military says it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing two people, as the number of recent strikes continues to ramp up.
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Zac Posen on Kendall Jenner's Met Gala look
GAP Inc. executive vice president and creative director Zac Posen discusses designing model Kendall Jenner's dress for this year's Met Gala. He also dives into other looks that stood out at the annual event.
Stars shine at Met Gala
Stars shined at fashion's biggest night of the year on Monday, the Met Gala. This year's event was co-chaired by Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams. Outside the museum, protesters gathered holding letters that spelled out "tax the rich." Adriana Diaz reports.
Oprah picks "John of John" for book club
Oprah Winfrey exclusively announced on "CBS Mornings" her latest book club selection, "John of John" by Douglas Stuart, who called having his book picked by Winfrey "mind blowing."
Dolly Parton shares health update
In a video posted to social media on Monday, Dolly Parton said she's been having immune and digestive issues, plus chronic kidney stones. Parton, who canceled a previously postponed Las Vegas residency, said her health is "improving every day" but she isn't performance-ready.
Tony Awards nominees revealed
"CBS Mornings" reveals the nominees for six major categories for the 79th annual Tony Awards, which air June 7 on CBS.
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Coinbase to lay off 700 workers as crypto company embraces AI
"This is a new way of working, and we need to leverage AI across every facet of our jobs," CEO Brian Armstrong said in a letter to employees.
Pennsylvania suing Character AI, claims chatbot posed as medical professional
A Character AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and provided an invalid license number, the state alleged.
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.
GameStop offers to buy eBay for $55.5 billion, threatens hostile bid
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
Almanac: May 3
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Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Bill Nye on the Artemis II moon mission
Bill Nye The Science Guy, the chief ambassador of The Planetary Society, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more after meeting the Artemis II crew in person after their successful mission around the moon.
Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
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Judge apologizes to Cole Allen for treatment
A federal judge apologized to Cole Allen, the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting case, for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions at the D.C. jail where he's being held. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
Infamous drug lord pens letters from U.S. prison, citing "cruel punishment"
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is serving a life sentence at a maximum security facility in Colorado.
Gunman shot near Washington Monument
The White House was on lockdown Monday afternoon after the Secret Service shot a gunman just blocks away near the Washington Monument. Nicole Sganga reports.
Cole Allen moved off suicide watch
Cole Allen, the suspected shooter at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, was moved off suicide watch in jail ahead of his appearance in court on Monday. CBS News senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has more.
Record cocaine haul seized in Atlantic by Spanish police, union says
Spanish police impounded what is believed to be a national record haul of cocaine from a ship, with the seizure potentially reaching 40 tons, a union said.
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Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
Artemis II astronauts talk mission toilet troubles: "We made do"
The plumbing issues aboard the Orion capsule became headline news in the early days of the historic Artemis II mission.
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Artemis crew tells kids moon flight was "the best roller coaster ride"
The Artemis II astronauts joined "CBS Mornings" for a live town hall where they took questions from kids just weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.
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Vance heads to Iowa amid economic concerns
Vice President JD Vance is headed to Iowa on Tuesday for a campaign event as concerns over the U.S. economy grow amid the war with Iran. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more.
Next after SCOTUS redistricting decision
States are rethinking their congressional maps after a major Supreme Court decision on Louisiana's redistricting effort. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto explains.
How Gen Z women's anxieties are amplified
Freya India, a Substack writer who focuses on women and technology, says Gen Z women have grown up seeing themselves as "an object in a marketplace." She talks to "CBS Mornings" about how she thinks social media and tech companies have amplified the generation's anxieties and her hope for the future.
Zac Posen on Kendall Jenner's Met Gala look
GAP Inc. executive vice president and creative director Zac Posen discusses designing model Kendall Jenner's dress for this year's Met Gala. He also dives into other looks that stood out at the annual event.
Latest news on attacks at Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. is attempting to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz in an operation it says is separate and temporary. CBS News' Aaron Navarro, Holly Williams and Elliot Ackerman have more.