CBS unveils primetime lineup of new shows
Some new primetime shows are joining the CBS lineup this fall, including "NCIS: Hawaii," "FBI: International" and a new comedy, "Ghosts." CBS Los Angeles has the details.
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Rabbi recounts deadly attack on his congregation
According to a new FBI report, 2019 was the deadliest year on record for hate crimes in the U.S. Rabbi Hazzan Jeffrey Myers of the Tree of Life congregation in Pittsburgh joins CBSN AM to discuss the findings and the 2018 attack that killed 11 people at his synagogue, the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history.
Millions paid in ransom to restart major pipeline
Gasoline is still hard to find in some places across the southeastern U.S. as the Colonial Pipeline slowly restarts. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
Atlanta cyberattack
The FBI is investigating a cyberattack targeting municipal computers in Atlanta. A ransom note is demanding bitcoin in exchange for access. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports.
Top political news: Trump vs. Mueller
Some lawmakers are responding to the possibility that President Trump could fire special counsel Robert Mueller. The president sent a series of tweets this weekend attacking the Russia investigation. His criticisms came after Attorney General Jeff Sessions fired former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe on Friday. Caitlin Huey-Burns, national political reporter for RealClearPolitics, joins CBSN with the latest developments in Washington.
Trump fires McCabe
President Trump fired the second in command at the FBI on Friday, Andrew McCabe, who was set to retire Sunday on his 50th birthday. The controversial firing could cost him hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost benefits. Mr. Trump closed out the weekend by bashing former top FBI officials on Twitter. CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett reports.
Andrew McCabe fired
Attorney General Jeff Sessions fired former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe late Friday night, just two days before he was set to retire. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid has the latest.
Former FBI deputy director could be fired
The Justice Department may fire the FBI's former deputy director before he retires in a few days. Andrew McCabe is accused of a "lack of candor" when talking with the FBI officials about the Hillary Clinton email investigation and his contact with a reporter who wrote about it. Paula Reid reports.
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McCabe on thin ice?
FBI officials have recommended that the Department of Justice fire former deputy director Andrew McCabe. The 21-year FBI veteran is set to retire on Sunday, but he could lose his pension and retirement benefits if he is fired before then. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN to discuss the possible findings of the FBI investigation, which is not yet public.
Recommendation McCabe be fired
FBI officials have recommended former deputy director Andrew McCabe be fired. Now, Attorney General Jeff Sessions is reviewing the recommendation, which could endanger his pension. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues has more.
FBI on how school shooter tips were missed
FBI Acting Deputy Director David Bowdich told lawmakers that while mistakes were made in handling warning calls about Nikolas Cruz, he's unsure if they could have prevented the mass shooting last month in Parkland, Florida.
White House monitors pipeline cyberattack
A pipeline stretching from Texas to New Jersey remains offline following a cyberattack. The FBI says a group of hackers called "DarkSide" is responsible for shutting it down. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN AM with more on how the U.S. is responding.
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Person close to Florida shooter warned FBI of alleged shooter; Columbus zoo uses dogs to comfort lonely animals
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Investigators probe Florida shooting suspect's background. Police records detailed interactions with Cruz; KFC closes 700+ stores after chicken shortage
Trump on background checks
The White House says President Trump is "supportive of efforts to improve the federal background check system," but what do those efforts look like? Politico congressional reporter Elana Schor joins CBSN for a closer look.
Ex-Trump aide expected to plead guilty
Former Trump campaign adviser Rick Gates is expected to plead guilty in special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into possible ties between Russia and the Trump campaign. CBSN's Tanya Rivero talks with co-anchor and CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid on what the plea deal means for the probe going forward.
Trump supports improved background checks
The White House has said President Trump supports efforts to improve background checks for gun purchases. This comes as CBS News has learned the suspected Florida school shooter bought seven rifles in the last year. Meanwhile in Washington, 13 Russian nationals have been indicted for meddling in the 2016 election. Niall Stanage, a White House columnist for The Hill, takes CBSN through the latest.
Trump reacts to Fla. shooting, Russia probe
President Trump will meet with high school students and teachers Wednesday following last week's deadly shooting. The president is facing a backlash after conflating the two, tweeting: "Very sad that the FBI missed all of the many signals sent out by the Florida school shooter. They are spending too much time trying to prove Russia collusion with the Trump campaign." The FBI announced Friday it was indicting 13 Russians for meddling in the 2016 election. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid has the latest.
Latest Russian meddling indictment
On Twitter President Trump is condemning any suggestion his presidential campaign colluded with Russians. His comments stem from the special counsel's indictment on Friday that accuses more than a dozen Russians of carrying out a complicated meddling scheme to influence the 2016 election. Paula Reid joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the latest developments.
Trump tweets on FBI and Fla. school shooting
Republicans responded to President Trump's criticism of the FBI after he seemed to link the Parkland, Florida, school shooting with the Russia probe. Errol Barnett reports.
FBI faces harsh criticism after fumbling tip
The FBI is facing new and sharper criticism after the agency admitted it mishandled a tip about the suspect in this week's shooting massacre at a Florida high school. Florida Gov. Rick Scott is leading the criticism, calling on FBI director Christopher Wray to resign. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Trump going to Florida after deadly shooting
President Trump has tweeted that he's going to meet with "some of the bravest people on earth" after a deadly school shooting in Florida. McClatchy White House Correspondent Anita Kumar joined CBSN to break down the president's response to the massacre in Parkland.
FBI knew about Fla. suspect
The FBI got a call about the school shooting suspect last year, but the bureau said they didn't have enough information to take action. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports.
Latest on Rob Porter controversy
The FBI and White House have contradicted each other's accounts of the timeline leading up to Rob Porter's resignation. Porter was a former White House aide accused of abusing his ex-wives. House Oversight Committee Chairman Trey Gowdy says the committee will be investigating. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN with the latest.
Tony Dokoupil: Don't just trust me. Make me earn it.
"You come first," declares the new anchor of the Evening News. "Not advertisers. Not politicians. Not corporate interests — including the new owners of CBS."
Trump says if Iran kills protesters, U.S. will "come to their rescue"
As U.S.-Iran tension soars, Trump warns violence against protesters could bring an American intervention: "We are locked and loaded and ready to go."
Grim wait for families as work begins to ID victims of Swiss resort fire
Many of those killed and injured by a fire that tore through a bar in Switzerland's Crans-Montana ski resort were teenagers celebrating the new year.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani addresses New Yorkers at public inauguration
Zohran Mamdani was sworn in early Thursday as the 112th mayor of New York City. The democratic socialist is the city's first Muslim mayor, as well as one of its youngest ever.
Trump says he underwent CT scan, not MRI, during October examination
"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.
U.S. reduces proposed tariffs on Italian pasta, Italy says
Steep U.S. import duties targeting 13 Italian pasta makers will be sharply reduced, Italy's foreign ministry said on Jan. 1.
Price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack in Colorado
A woman was killed in what appears to be the first fatal mountain lion attack in Colorado in nearly 30 years.
Everything we know about Minnesota's massive fraud schemes
A viral social media video has put Minnesota's long-running fraud scandal at the center of the national conversation. Here's what to know.
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Woman says tea laced with pills given to ex was a chemistry experiment
Esther Jane Stephen, a high school softball coach, was arrested in 2020 in the fatal shooting of her former fiancé Shea Briar in Jay County, Indiana. Prosecutors say Stephen, known as E.J., had attempted to kill him before with a drink laced with ibuprofen.
After Swiss Alps bar fire, a look at America's past nightclub and bar fires
A look at bar and nightclub fires in the United States with significant death tolls and similar risks that led to the tragedies.
U.S. says China military drills near Taiwan "increase tensions unnecessarily"
Chinese war games around Taiwan "unnecessarily" spiked tensions in the region, the U.S. State Department said, calling on Beijing to "cease its military pressure."
Trump says he underwent CT scan, not MRI, during October examination
"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.
Coast Guard searches for 77-year-old woman who went overboard from cruise ship
The woman was a passenger on the Nieuw Statendam cruise ship, which was roughly 40 miles northeast of Sabana, Cuba, when she went overboard, the Coast Guard said.
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U.S. reduces proposed tariffs on Italian pasta, Italy says
Steep U.S. import duties targeting 13 Italian pasta makers will be sharply reduced, Italy's foreign ministry said on Jan. 1.
Trump administration delays tariff increases on furniture, kitchen cabinets
The one-year delay comes as President Trump has rolled back some other import duties amid affordability concerns.
Price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
What's open on New Year's Day 2026? See which stores are operating.
Banks, post offices and major stock exchanges will be closed in observance of the federal holiday, but some stores are open.
Federal appeals court blocks Hawaii's tourist tax on cruise ships
The levy, which would impose a new 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passenger, was set to go into effect at the start of 2026.
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White House aiming to get final approval for Trump-backed ballroom by March
The Trump administration is aiming to move a planned 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom through the federal government's review process at a rapid clip, with final approvals as soon as early March.
U.S. says China military drills near Taiwan "increase tensions unnecessarily"
Chinese war games around Taiwan "unnecessarily" spiked tensions in the region, the U.S. State Department said, calling on Beijing to "cease its military pressure."
Trump says he underwent CT scan, not MRI, during October examination
"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.
Trump administration delays tariff increases on furniture, kitchen cabinets
The one-year delay comes as President Trump has rolled back some other import duties amid affordability concerns.
Price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
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Price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Some states ban junk food from SNAP benefits
In 2026, several states are set to prohibit individuals from purchasing certain junk food items using their federal benefits. Meg Oliver has the details.
Flu cases spiking this holiday season, CDC data shows
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
New California tortilla law aims to decrease birth defects in Latino babies
Mom-and-pop shops will be exempt from this change, but big manufacturers in California will need to start adding folic acid to tortillas beginning January 1.
Advances in treatment for Alzheimer's disease
The number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease is expected to double from 7 million in 2020 to 14 million by 2060, according to the CDC. However, advances in treatment options are giving more people hope in slowing the decline. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
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Grim wait for families as work begins to ID victims of Swiss resort fire
Many of those killed and injured by a fire that tore through a bar in Switzerland's Crans-Montana ski resort were teenagers celebrating the new year.
Trump says if Iran kills protesters, U.S. will "come to their rescue"
As U.S.-Iran tension soars, Trump warns violence against protesters could bring an American intervention: "We are locked and loaded and ready to go."
U.S. says China military drills near Taiwan "increase tensions unnecessarily"
Chinese war games around Taiwan "unnecessarily" spiked tensions in the region, the U.S. State Department said, calling on Beijing to "cease its military pressure."
At least 6 reported killed during Iran protests over struggling economy
The deaths may mark the start of a heavier-handed response by Iran's theocracy over the demonstrations, which have slowed in Tehran but expanded elsewhere.
Pope starts 2026 with prayer for countries "bloodied by conflict"
Pope Leo XIV celebrated a New Year's Day Mass in St. Peter's Basilica and then delivered a special noontime prayer from his studio overlooking the piazza.
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France defends granting George Clooney and his family French citizenship
George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.
Notable works entering the public domain in 2026
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Noah Wyle on authenticity of "The Pitt"
The hit series "The Pitt" has earned praise for its realistic look at the pressures facing health care workers. Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook spoke to the star of the show, Noah Wyle, for "CBS Sunday Morning." Wyle talked about how the cast prepared for their roles beyond learning their lines before shooting the series even began.
Here's who's performing on New Year's Eve to ring in 2026
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor known for his roles in "The Wire" and "Veep," dies at 71
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
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Economic oasis emerges in the Arizona desert
Arizona is fast becoming a major hub for computer chip production thanks to what's being called the largest foreign direct investment in U.S. history. Kris Van Cleave takes us to a sprawling campus in Phoenix that is providing thousands of jobs while reducing America's reliance on overseas products.
OpenAI hiring for head safety executive to mitigate AI risks
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
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.
Instacart ending AI price tests for retailers
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Tech companies push for data centers
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
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2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
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Woman says tea laced with pills given to ex was a chemistry experiment
Esther Jane Stephen, a high school softball coach, was arrested in 2020 in the fatal shooting of her former fiancé Shea Briar in Jay County, Indiana. Prosecutors say Stephen, known as E.J., had attempted to kill him before with a drink laced with ibuprofen.
Fallout grows over freezing of child care funds
After the Trump administration paused federal assistance to child care centers in Minnesota, parents are now wondering if their kids' day care is in jeopardy, as the government investigates fraud claims. Jonah Kaplan has been following this developing story.
Epstein survivors decry delay in releasing files
There may be millions of documents the Justice Department still needs to release from the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. By law, those files were required to be made public nearly two weeks ago. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Day care in Minneapolis vandalized after viral video purporting fraud
A Minneapolis day care says that vandals damaged the facility early this week, after a YouTube video purporting to expose fraud among day cares in the Twin Cities metro area went viral.
New Orleans marks 1 year since terror attack
New Orleans is marking one year since 14 people were killed and dozens more were injured in a terror attack on the city's iconic Bourbon Street. Kati Weis spoke to the family of one of the victims about how they're remembering their loved one.
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Softball coach, ex-player arrested for murder
Prosecutors allege an Indiana high school softball coach enlisted a former player in a plot to murder her ex-fiancé in January 2020. Anne-Marie Green reports for "48 Hours."
Millions facing health care cost increases
Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired overnight as 2026 arrived, cementing higher health costs for millions of Americans at the start of the new year. Nicole Sganga reports.
Protests erupt in Iran over economic crisis
In Iran, some are protesting the rising cost of living and clashing with security forces in a number of cities. Elizabeth Palmer has the latest.
Mamdani starts historic term as NYC mayor
Zohran Mamdani was publicly sworn in as the 112th mayor of New York City on New Year's Day. Meg Oliver reports.
Survivors recount Swiss Alps ski resort fire
A night of celebration in the Swiss Alps ended in tragedy after a fire tore through a ski resort bar, killing at least 40 people and injuring dozens more. Ramy Inocencio reports.