Officials search for motive in Kirk killing
State and federal investigators are trying to nail down a motive in the killing of political activist Charlie Kirk. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez and Anna Schecter have more.
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How arrest of Kirk shooting suspect unfolded
The suspect in Charlie Kirk's murder is now in custody, officials announced Friday morning. CBS News' Carter Evans, Weijia Jiang, Sam Vinograd and former Deputy Assistant Attorney General Tom Dupree have more on the suspect's background, his arrest and the charges he will face.
Ex-FBI agent on Kirk shooting investigation
Authorities arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, the man accused of shooting and killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Former FBI agent Doug Kouns discusses what officials revealed from their investigation and what comes next.
New video in Charlie Kirk shooting
Officials on Thursday released new surveillance video as the investigation into Charlie Kirk's assassination continues. Jessi Mitchell anchored CBS News' Special Report.
FBI seeks person of interest in Charlie Kirk death
The FBI is seeking the public help's to find a man described as a person of interest in the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Meanwhile, a reward of up to $100,000 is being offered for information leading to the identification and arrest of the killer. Carter Evans and Scott MacFarlane have more on the investigation, and Weijia Jiang reports on the reaction from the White House.
FBI offers reward for Charlie Kirk's killer
Federal authorities have revealed pictures of a person of interest in Charlie Kirk's deadly shooting and the FBI is offering $100,000 for any information leading to the identification and arrest of the shooter. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez, Anna Schecter and Willie James Inman report.
Details on evidence at Kirk shooting site
Investigators are continuing to search for the assassin of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez and Samantha Vinograd have the latest.
Timeline of Charlie Kirk shooting
CBS News has compiled a minute-by-minute timeline of what happened when conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Politics, retribution behind FBI purge, agents allege in new lawsuit
A new lawsuit filed by fired FBI agents says the bureau "tried to put the President in jail and he hasn't forgotten it."
What the "missing minute" in the Jeffrey Epstein jail video shows
The Epstein jail video officials initially released was missing one minute, but footage released Tuesday contains that minute.
Bones found in search for father accused of killing 3 daughters
The FBI said it found bones while searching for signs of Travis Decker. The bones were being analyzed to determine if they are human or animal.
Swatting incidents, hoaxes at U.S. colleges
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Travis Decker manhunt nears 3 months as FBI leads new search
The FBI is leading a new search near the Washington campground where the bodies of Travis Decker's three young daughters were found.
Evidence could change understanding of 9/11
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FBI searches John Bolton's house
The FBI confirmed it that it searched former national security adviser John Bolton's house early Friday morning.
FBI raids John Bolton's home and D.C. office
The FBI searched former national security adviser John Bolton's house in Bethesda, Maryland, early Friday morning, the bureau confirmed to CBS News. Ed O'Keefe reports.
What led to FBI's John Bolton searches
The FBI searched both the home and office of former Trump National Security Adviser-turned-critic, John Bolton, on Friday. Plus, President Trump spoke about a potential Putin-Zelenskyy meeting on Friday. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more.
John Bolton's home, office searched by FBI
FBI officials searched both the Maryland home and Washington, D.C., office of President Trump's former national security adviser, John Bolton. The bureau said it was conducting "court-authorized activity" and that there was no threat to public safety. CBS News' Daniel Klaidman and Olivia Rinaldi report.
Trump criticizes John Bolton
President Trump said he does not know anything about the FBI search of the home and office of his former national security adviser, John Bolton. He did take the opportunity to criticize him, calling Bolton a "sleaze bag." CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports from the White House.
Sources: Politics may be behind FBI firings
Earlier this month, five senior FBI officials were fired by Director Kash Patel without an explanation. Now, several sources tell CBS News that they may have been let go for political reasons. CBS News investigative reporter Daniel Klaidman reports.
Politics may have spurred August purge of 5 veteran FBI agents
Details are emerging about the possible motivation behind the firing of five senior FBI agents.
Ex-coach at U.S. gymnastics academy arrested by FBI after abuse reports
Last week, more than three years after being suspended from coaching, the FBI arrested Sean Gardner, 38, on a federal child pornography charge.
What's behind the latest FBI staff shakeup?
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has been tapped to serve as co-deputy director of the FBI. He will serve as second-in-command of the bureau alongside Dan Bongino. CBS News justice reporter Jake Rosen has more on the staff shakeup
Missouri AG Andrew Bailey to become FBI co-deputy director, joining Bongino
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey will serve as the FBI's co-deputy director, alongside the law enforcement agency's current second-in-command, Dan Bongino.
Unknown powder reported inside 26 Federal Plaza in NYC
The building at 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan was evacuated following reports of an unknown white powder.
U.S. Apache helicopter shot down by Iran, Trump says; crew rescued by sea drone
The two crew members were rescued by a sea drone in the first such operation ever carried out by the U.S. military, officials told CBS News.
House to vote on ICE funding, ending months-long impasse
The House will be voting on Republicans' $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies for the rest of the Trump administration.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
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Trump says Iran shot down Apache helicopter and U.S. must respond
The two helicopter pilots were uninjured but the U.S. "must, of necessity, respond," President Trump said Tuesday.
DOJ finds EEOC violated law by pressuring employers to make race-based decisions
The Justice Department accused the EEOC of violating civil rights laws by issuing guidelines that effectively pressured employers to make race-based considerations in hiring and promotions.
Platner seeks Democratic nomination to take on Sen. Collins in closely watched race
Maine Democrat Graham Platner is seeking to make the nomination official to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.
Social Security's insolvency date is projected for end of 2032
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Rob Reiner's son Nick seeks $1.5M from trust fund for defense in parents' killings
Nick Reiner is accused of stabbing his parents Rob and Michele Singer Reiner to death at their home in December.
Mass transit to be put to the test for World Cup host cities
Eleven U.S. cities will host hundreds of thousands of World Cup fans over the next few weeks.
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Here's the retirement challenge nobody talks about
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Eleven U.S. cities will host hundreds of thousands of World Cup fans over the next few weeks.
DOJ finds EEOC violated law by pressuring employers to make race-based decisions
The Justice Department accused the EEOC of violating civil rights laws by issuing guidelines that effectively pressured employers to make race-based considerations in hiring and promotions.
Social Security's insolvency date is projected for end of 2032
Medicare's hospital insurance trust fund will be unable to pay full benefits in 2033, which could lead to higher health care costs for Americans over 65.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
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Here's the retirement challenge nobody talks about
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A bidding war is underway for the world's oldest bank
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Meta launches program to train workers for data center jobs
Meta pledged to invest $115 million to train electricians, plumbers and other workers needed to operate data centers.
Pentagon adds Alibaba, others to list of sanctioned Chinese companies
The Pentagon has added several prominent Chinese businesses, including tech giant Alibaba, to its list of Chinese military companies, keeping them from getting U.S. defense contracts.
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Key spy power on verge of lapsing after Trump appoints controversial intel chief
Democrats say they won't vote to reauthorize the key spy authority known as FISA Section 702 as long as Bill Pulte is leading the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
DOJ finds EEOC violated law by pressuring employers to make race-based decisions
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House to vote on ICE funding, ending months-long impasse
The House will be voting on Republicans' $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies for the rest of the Trump administration.
Pentagon adds Alibaba, others to list of sanctioned Chinese companies
The Pentagon has added several prominent Chinese businesses, including tech giant Alibaba, to its list of Chinese military companies, keeping them from getting U.S. defense contracts.
Platner seeks Democratic nomination to take on Sen. Collins in closely watched race
Maine Democrat Graham Platner is seeking to make the nomination official to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.
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Safety concerns over weight loss drug
There's a new safety concern about doctors prescribing one experimental weight loss treatment, retatrutide, that hasn't even been FDA approved yet. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
How an experimental weight-loss drug is being openly promoted by physicians
Doctors are jumping the gun to prescribe a medication lacking FDA approval that has gone viral on social media. "Why are we waiting?" one physician asked.
The promises and pitfalls of GLP-1 drugs
Approved 20 years ago as a diabetes treatment, GLP-1 drugs have been found to help patients reduce weight, changing the lives of more than 30 million people in the U.S. But there also have been troubling side effects reported.
The promises and pitfalls of GLP-1 drugs
Approved 20 years ago as a treatment for diabetes, GLP-1 drugs have been found also to help patients significantly reduce weight. More than 30 million people in the U.S. have had their lives changed by GLP-1 medications. But there have also been troubling side effects reported. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with experts who say the drugs might prove useful in treating other diseases associated with obesity (including cancer); and with patients who have taken GLP-1 drugs and experienced widely varying reactions.
A breakthrough for Type 1 diabetes treatment
A medical breakthrough is showing promise for millions of Americans with Type 1 diabetes. It's an alternative to taking insulin without the injections. Mark Strassmann has more details.
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Afghan Taliban forces open fire at protest sparked by dress code arrests
Afghanistan's Taliban rulers deny shooting at protesters and claim no women or girls have been arrested because they're all following strict dress code rules.
A bidding war is underway for the world's oldest bank
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena has been operating for well over 500 years, and some Italian officials reportedly want to ensure it stays in Italian hands.
Stabbing attack in Belfast sparks calls for anti-immigration protests
Police appeal for calm as graphic video of a Belfast stabbing attack fuels calls for anti-immigration protests in Northern Ireland.
Dogs help uncover record haul of drugs hidden in lumber
The drugs found in the lumber were mostly cocaine and ketamine, with an estimated retail value of $8.3 billion, officials said.
U.S. Apache helicopter shot down by Iran, Trump says; crew rescued by sea drone
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Logan Marshall-Green on "Killing Castro"
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Biggest winners from the 79th Tony Awards
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Steven Spielberg talks "Disclosure Day"
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Meta launches program to train workers for data center jobs
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New Apple features to keep kids safe
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NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
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El Niño could bring more widespread coral bleaching, NOAA warns
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Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts, use it to make bread
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Meteor lights up southern Michigan
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Charlotte train stabbing suspect found incompetent
Decarlos Brown Jr, the man accused of fatally stabbing Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte, North Carolina, light rail train, has been ruled incompetent for trial "at this time." CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
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Police appeal for calm as graphic video of a Belfast stabbing attack fuels calls for anti-immigration protests in Northern Ireland.
Alligator attacks DWI suspect who was fleeing police
A man suspected of driving while impaired was attacked by an alligator after attempting to flee police in Louisiana, authorities said.
Rob Reiner's son Nick seeks $1.5M from trust fund for defense in parents' killings
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Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
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Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
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Trump says Iran shot down Apache helicopter
President Trump is vowing to respond after confirming that Iran shot down a U.S. Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. The two crew members were rescued by a sea drone, the first rescue of its kind. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
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