"Similar" package explosions kill 2 in Austin
Two fatal package explosions at homes in Austin, Texas this month are believed to be linked, Austin police chief Brian Manley said Monday.
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Kentucky tower demolished
Kentucky's 12th tallest building, Capital Plaza Tower, was brought down in a controlled explosion Sunday. The state-owned 28-story tall building housed many state offices, but closed in 2016 after it was deemed unsafe.
Mexico travel warning
The U.S. Embassy in Mexico issued a new travel alert for Playa del Carmen after an explosion on a tourist ferry left several people hurt. Now, CBS News has learned the reason is a "real crime threat" connected to Mexico's drug cartels. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Security video shows Mexico ferry explosion
Investigators in Mexico are trying to determine the cause of an explosion onboard a ferry in Playa del Carmen on the Caribbean coast. As many as 25 people on a dock were hurt including seven Americans. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Violent unrest in Iran
More than 20 people have been killed, and dozens arrested, as unrest explodes across Iran. President Trump has indicated his support for protesters on Twitter while Ayatollah Khamenei blames the discord on "Iran's enemies." Senior Iran analyst for the Foundation of the Defense of Democracies, Behnam Ben Taleblu, joins CBSN to discuss the ongoing turmoil there.
Kabul attack
At least 41 people were killed in explosions that hit the western part of Kabul on Wednesday. ISIS claimed responsibility, sparking concern about future attacks in Afghanistan. Former CIA deputy director Michael Morell explains what the U.S. can do to fight the extremist group.
Afghanistan bombings
CBS News' Barry Petersen reports on the deadly blasts that have killed civilians and spread fear through Afghanistan's capital.
New York City explosion
Video shows an apparent bomb explosion just west of Times Square that is causing chaos for the city's commuters. A man is in custody after a device went off in a passenger walkway underneath the Port Authority Bus Terminal. DeMarco Morgan reports.
New York City explosion
Police have evacuated Port Authority, New York City's main bus terminal in midtown Manhattan, because of an explosion. A source tells CBS News that so far, it appears a possible pipe bomb went off inside a subway tunnel, just west of Times Square.
Washing machine explodes
Sara Van Beck noticed her washing machine was starting to "shake" as it reached the end of its spin cycle. As she bent down to examine it, she heard an explosion-- minutes later, she woke up on the ground.
Quieter sonic booms
Seventy years after Chuck Yeager became the first pilot to fly faster than the speed of sound, NASA engineers are working to bring supersonic travel back to commercial aviation, with quieter sonic booms. CBS News correspondent Jeff Glor reports.
N. Korea quake signal nuclear test?
There is suspicion that North Korea may have conducted a new nuclear test. Seismic monitors detected a 3.4-magnitude earthquake on Saturday morning about 30 miles from where previous nuclear tests were carried out, according to a nuclear watchdog group. China's earthquake center says it was caused by a suspected explosion, while South Korea calls the tremor a natural event.
London terror
An 18-year-old man has been arrested in London after Friday's terror attack on the London Underground. Thirty people were injured when a bomb exploded in a train that was stopped at a station. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie Charlie D'Agata joins CBSN with more.
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Soldier killed in explosion
Staff Sergeant Alexander Dalida was killed in a training exercise at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He was one of eight soldiers who were involved in the explosive incident. CBS Boston's Juli McDonald reports.
"Terrorist incident" in London
A reported explosion at a train station sent commuters stampeding in panic, injuring more than a dozen people on Friday at the height of London's morning rush hour, and police said they were investigating it as a terrorist attack. Charlie D'Agata joins CBSN with more details.
North Korea analysis
North Korea claims to have tested a hydrogen bomb, and President Trump is weighing military options against the rogue regime. CBS News Radio military analyst Mike Lyons breaks down the latest provocations and the U.S. response.
N Korea "Begging for war"
In an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council, U.S. ambassador Nikki Haley said North Korean leader is "begging for war" with his string of provocative actions.
S. Korea simulates attack on NK
South Korea's Defense Ministry says it is seeing signs that North Korea may be preparing for another missile launch. Despite all the rhetoric between North Korea and the U.S., it is still South Korea that faces the most dangerous and direct threat from the North's weapons. Ben Tracy reports.
Environmental impact of Harvey
Officials say more fires are expected at the Arkema chemical plant flooded by Hurricane Harvey in Texas. More than 1 million residents could be affected by plant explosions. Kara Cook, toxics program director for U.S. PIRG, joins CBSN with more.
Explosions expected at TX plant
Emergency crews continued to deal with the fallout from a massive fire and explosions at a flooded Houston-area chemical plant on Friday night. Evacuations there are expected to continue as the company expects the remaining containers to explode at any time. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Texas chemical plant fire
The flooded Arkema chemical plant could see explosions over the next few days. Part of the facility in Crosby, Texas, caught fire after the valves in a storage container burst. The plant's owner says eight other containers filled with chemicals are ready to blow. David Begnaud reports.
Building explosion
Authorities responded Wednesday morning to an explosion at a school in Minneapolis that caused a building collapse. The school says the blast was caused by a gas leak. WCCO-TV was on the scene.
Car rams home, explodes
Police in Florida say 31-year-old Carl Philbert loaded propane tanks into his car July 4 and rammed it into the Fort Pierce, Florida apartment building where his former girlfriend lives. The ensuing explosion was captured on cell video by a neighbor. Philbert was killed; five adults and a toddler in the home escaped.
Trump, Clinton seen in new batch of Epstein photos released by Democrats
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee on Friday released 19 photos from a trove of images obtained from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein.
House GOP unveils health care plan, with vote on track for next week
The Republican proposal does not include an extension to the expiring Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.
Trump honors "Miracle on Ice" U.S. Olympic men's hockey team
President Trump hosted members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's hockey team — famous for defeating the Soviet Union in the "Miracle on Ice" — at a bill-signing.
Johnson's grip on the House slips as Republicans defy leadership
House Republicans have repeatedly defied Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership amid growing frustration over how he's led the fractious majority.
Former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore charged with home invasion, stalking
Two days after he was fired as head coach at the University of Michigan, Sherrone Moore was charged Friday in connection with what authorities have said is an assault investigation.
Venezuela's Machado appears open to U.S. military pressure against Maduro
Maria Corina Machado, asked by CBS News' Margaret Brennan about Trump's threat of land strikes, said she'd "welcome more and more pressure" on Maduro.
King Charles says he'll scale back cancer treatment thanks to early diagnosis
King Charles III says that his cancer treatment will be reduced in the new year because of early diagnosis, effective intervention and adherence to doctor's orders.
Commander overseeing U.S. military forces in Caribbean relinquishes command early
Adm. Alvin Holsey relinquished command Friday in a ceremony at U.S. Southern Command headquarters after announcing early retirement amid U.S. buildup off of Venezuela.
Erika Kirk has a "call to action" for parents
Charlie Kirk's widow Erika Kirk tells CBS News that it's easy to blame others for political violence, but she has a message for parents.
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When a regular at his restaurant stopped showing up, the chef went looking for him
Charlie Hicks ate his lunch and dinner at the Shrimp Basket in Pensacola, Florida, every day for 10 years. When he suddenly stopped showing up, the chef went looking for him, and ultimately saved his life.
House GOP unveils health care plan, with vote on track for next week
The Republican proposal does not include an extension to the expiring Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.
National Guard member wounded in D.C. shooting making "extraordinary progress"
Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe "has made extraordinary progress," his medical team said.
New Orleans jail escapee who was on the run for months sentenced to life in prison
Derrick Groves, 28, was sentenced Friday to two life sentences over a 2018 double murder, with the Louisiana judge rebuking him for the disruption caused by his five months on the run.
Law prof sues Boeing, alleging exposure to toxic fumes on Delta flight
A Temple University law professor alleges in a suit that he breathed in contaminated air on a Boeing craft, leaving him physically impaired.
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Law prof sues Boeing, alleging exposure to toxic fumes on Delta flight
A Temple University law professor alleges in a suit that he breathed in contaminated air on a Boeing craft, leaving him physically impaired.
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
U.S. could owe businesses $168B if Supreme Court rejects Trump tariffs
A ruling striking down emergency levies could force the federal government to return most of the tariff revenue it has collected this year, according to Penn Wharton.
Trump signs executive order to block "excessive" state AI regulations
President Trump has signed an executive order to block states from regulating artificial intelligence.
Bessent calls for overhaul of regulator that protects U.S. financial system
Treasury Secretary's proposal to revamp the Financial Stability Oversight Council would expose Americans to risk, critics say.
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U.S. removes Brazilian Supreme Court judge from its sanctions list
The move represents a thawing of sorts in the frosty relationship between the Trump administration and the Brazilian government.
House GOP unveils health care plan, with vote on track for next week
The Republican proposal does not include an extension to the expiring Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.
Venezuela's Machado appears open to U.S. military pressure against Maduro
María Corina Machado, asked by CBS News' Margaret Brennan about Trump's threat of land strikes, said she'd "welcome more and more pressure" on Maduro.
Machado says she'll return to Venezuela "as soon as possible" despite risks
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado spent hours in rough seas during a dangerous secret trip to Oslo to accept the Nobel Peace Prize.
Johnson's grip on the House slips as Republicans defy leadership
House Republicans have repeatedly defied Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership amid growing frustration over how he's led the fractious majority.
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Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
Vaccine vote signals turbulence for immunization policy, public trust
Clinicians and epidemiologists warn the decision could unravel decades of progress and expose newborns to a deadly, preventable disease.
Botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart products includes 51 babies in 19 states
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
Extended interview: Dr. Rochelle Walensky
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook speaks at length with former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about the hepatitis B vaccine and last week's vote by the CDC's vaccine advisory panel to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the vaccine.
Nursing home chain avoids settlement payouts after bankruptcy filing
Genesis HealthCare's bankruptcy case in Dallas will allow the nursing home chain to avoid paying millions of dollars it promised for residents who were injured or died while in its care.
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U.S. removes Brazilian Supreme Court judge from its sanctions list
The move represents a thawing of sorts in the frosty relationship between the Trump administration and the Brazilian government.
Venezuela's Machado appears open to U.S. military pressure against Maduro
María Corina Machado, asked by CBS News' Margaret Brennan about Trump's threat of land strikes, said she'd "welcome more and more pressure" on Maduro.
Machado says she'll return to Venezuela "as soon as possible" despite risks
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado spent hours in rough seas during a dangerous secret trip to Oslo to accept the Nobel Peace Prize.
King Charles says he'll scale back cancer treatment thanks to early diagnosis
King Charles III says that his cancer treatment will be reduced in the new year because of early diagnosis, effective intervention and adherence to doctor's orders.
Trump says leaders of Thailand, Cambodia agree again to stop fighting
"Both Countries are ready for PEACE and continued Trade with the United States of America," President Trump said on Truth Social.
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King Charles says he'll scale back cancer treatment thanks to early diagnosis
King Charles III says that his cancer treatment will be reduced in the new year because of early diagnosis, effective intervention and adherence to doctor's orders.
Director found guilty of scamming $11M from Netflix and buying luxury cars, mattresses
Carl Erik Rinsch, a Hollywood director, has been convicted on charges that he scammed Netflix out of $11 million for a show that never materialized.
Taylor Swift talks docuseries, favorite songs
Taylor Swift appeared on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on Wednesday while promoting her upcoming docuseries. She spoke about her life after the Eras Tour, her favorite songs from her catalogue and who she turns to for advice.
"Waiting to Exhale" stars on 30th anniversary
The iconic movie "Waiting to Exhale," starring Angela Bassett, Whitney Houston, Loretta Devine and Lela Rochon premiered 30 years ago this month. The film, which had an all Black cast and focused on female empowerment, was a box office hit. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke with the stars of the film about the movie and what Houston would think.
Sombr talks about writing breakout hits
Singer-songwriter Sombr is up for Best New Artist of the Year at the Grammy Awards. He was the only writer on his debut album, "I Barely Know Her." He spoke to Anthony Mason about where his journey began and his whirlwind year.
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What's next after Trump's AI rule order?
President Trump signed an executive order restricting states from creating their own regulations for artificial intelligence. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
College grads struggling to launch careers
New York Times reporter Jodi Kantor's upcoming book "How to Start" looks at the difficulties of beginning your career. Kantor joins "The Takeout" to unpack some of the difficulties college students face, artificial intelligence and more.
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 targets state regulations for AI
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday that aims to prevent states from enforcing their own regulations on artificial intelligence. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump signs order to block state AI rules
Stocks dipped lower on Friday as tech and AI companies came under pressure from President Trump. He signed an executive order on Thursday to stop state regulation of artificial intelligence, arguing that a patchwork set of rules could hold the U.S. back from dominating the competition. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
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Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
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Jury deliberating in Brian Walshe murder trial
Jurors began deliberations Friday in Brian Walshe's murder trial. Walshe is accused of killing his wife Ana, a charge he denies. Legal analyst Jennifer Roman joins to discuss.
New Orleans jail escapee who was on the run for months sentenced to life in prison
Derrick Groves, 28, was sentenced Friday to two life sentences over a 2018 double murder, with the Louisiana judge rebuking him for the disruption caused by his five months on the run.
Epstein estate photos released
House Oversight Committee Democrats released several photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate ahead of a Dec. 19 deadline when more files related to the convicted sex offender's case are expected to emerge. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
Former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore charged
Sherrone Moore, who was recently fired from his head football coach position at the University of Michigan, appeared in court for his arraignment after being charged with several counts.
Officials announce shooting at high school
A man shot a student outside Stewartville High School in Minnesota on Friday morning, officials say. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.
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"Wet lava ball" exoplanet may have an atmosphere, evidence shows
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
3-man crew undocks from space station, wrapping up 8-month stay
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
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Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore charged
Appearing remotely from a county jail in a white jumpsuit, former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was charged with stalking and illegally entering the home of the woman he was allegedly romantically involved with. Jericka Duncan has the latest.
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The federal immigration crackdown in Louisiana continued on Friday as Border Patrol agents arrest undocumented immigrants. CBS News national reporter Kati Weis has the latest details.
Washington flooding leaves residents stranded
The Pacific Northwest is dealing with historic flooding, with more rain expected in the coming days. Carter Evans reports, and Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.
Chef saves man after he didn't come to restaurant
Charlie Hicks ate his lunch and dinner at the Shrimp Basket in Pensacola, Florida, every day for 10 years. When he suddenly stopped showing up, the chef went looking for him and ultimately saved his life. Steve Hartman has the story "On the Road."