Mosque set on fire
Florida police are looking for the arson suspect who torched the mosque formerly attended by Orlando gunman Omar Mateen. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN with the latest details.
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Battleground polls
The latest polls show Donald Trump cutting into Hillary Clinton's lead. Now, he's focusing on key states like Florida, Iowa, and Ohio. CBS News elections director Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN with the details.
Nature: Vortex Spring
We leave you this Sunday below the surface of Vortex Spring in Florida ... a home to fish and the occasional eel. Videography: Tom Cosgrove
Florida Zika spray backlash
Aerial spraying of a controversial chemical to fight Zika is delayed after a public outcry. There are now more than 650 Zika cases in Florida, with 56 non-travel related and 80 involving pregnant women. David Begnaud reports.
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Donald Trump blasted Hillary Clinton on foreign policy on Wednesday, blaming her for every problem in the Middle East; Elaine Harmon died last year at the age of 95; on Wednesday her ashes were interred at Arlington National Cemetery
Zika spray controversy
After returning from its seven-week vacation, Congress has yet to agree to a bill that would fund the fight against the Zika virus. In Miami Beach, residents are up in arms about the spraying of a controversial chemical to kill mosquitoes. David Begnaud reports.
Zika chemical threat?
On Thursday Miami Beach will begin using a controversial chemical, Naled, to fight Zika. Seven new locally-transmitted cases of the virus were reported Tuesday in Miami-Dade County. Six of those were in Miami Beach. David Begnaud reports.
9/6: Evening News
For the first time since the Democratic National Convention, Donald Trump is leading a national poll; The touch-up job inside the U.S. Capitol dome is now complete
Zika concerns
Specialized trucks circled Miami Beach on Tuesday morning spreading BTI, bacteria that attacks mosquito larvae but is safe for humans. But residents there are concerned that authorities might turn to Naled, a controversial insecticide that has been banned from the European Union. David Begnaud reports.
Controversial Zika insecticide
A controversy is growing over the safest way to fight Zika in Florida. Miami is using specialized trucks for the first time to kill mosquitoes that carry the virus, spraying what's being called an environmentally-friendly and organic bacteria called BTI. David Begnaud reports.
Tropical storm Hermine details
Post-tropical cyclone Hermine is threatening the New Jersey coast. The storm has already caused damage from Florida to Virginia, and has claimed two lives. CBS News correspondent Tony Dokoupil is in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, and joins CBSN with more details on what to expect from Hermine.
Renewed calls for police reform in Florida
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an "anti-riot, pro-law enforcement" bill, one day before the Derek Chauvin guilty verdict was announced. This comes as Black lawmakers in the state renew calls for police reform. Politico reporter Giulia Heyward joined CBSN from Miami to discuss the latest.
Tropical Storm Hermine
Hermine cut a path of damage through Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. Tens of thousands of people are without electricity, and emergency declarations are in effect in six states. Mark Strassmann reports from Charleston, South Carolina.
Florida socked by Hermine
The unofficial end of summer was ushered in by Hurricane Hermine. The storm made landfall overnight in northern Florida, leaving one person dead. Omar Villafranca has more.
Hermine damage latest
Thousands are without power and millions are facing dangerous flooding from tropical storm Hermine in Florida. CBS News' Omar Villafranca has the latest from Panacea, Florida.
East coast flood risk
Florida is already facing severe flooding after Hermine made landfall, and the threat will move up the coast this weekend. CBS News' Mark Strassman is in Georgia, where the eye of the storm is heading next.
Flooding in Florida
Hurricane Hermine roared across northern Florida overnight. Up to 100 people in Tallahassee have no power. Emerald Morrow of CBS Tampa affiliate WTSP reports from Hudson, Florida, one of the coastal towns north of Tampa where Hurricane Hermine is causing big problems.
Hermine slams Florida
Hurricane Hermine is barreling its way north after making landfall in Florida Thursday. Thousands are without power and communities are underwater, as emergency crews are working desperately to get to those in need. Omar Villafranca reports from Panacea, Florida.
Hermine heads north
Florida's first hurricane in 11 years is blasting through the panhandle as a tropical storm, heading toward the Atlantic coast. Hermine made landfall overnight with top winds of 80 mph. It packed a powerful storm surge and heavy rain that caused significant damage. Mark Strassmann reports from Tybee Island, Georgia, where the eye of the storm is headed.
FSU player & boy reunite
A photo of an FSU football player getting lunch with a boy with autism has gone viral. Now, the two are reuniting after the act of kindness drew praise around the world. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has the latest.
SpaceX rocket explosion
A SpaceX rocket went up in flames in a routine test in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Fortunately, nobody was injured in the blast which SpaceX said was caused by an "anomaly." Former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino joined CBSN to discuss.
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Hermine has been upgraded to a hurricane and is taking aim at Florida; MIT grad students Dennis Lally and Reed Hayes are pioneering the use of virtual reality with seniors
SpaceX explosion
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blew up on a launch pad in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Thursday. It was set to launch Saturday but was completely destroyed, along with its payload, a $195 million satellite. Vinita Nair reports.
Tropical Storm Hermine threat
Tropical Storm Hermine could hit Florida's Gulf Coast as early as Thursday night. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins CBSN from Florida with the latest on the severe weather warnings.
Tropical Storm Hermine
Tropical Storm Hermine is gaining strength in the Gulf of Mexico and could become the first hurricane to hit Florida in 11 years. It is expected to arrive Thursday night with winds nearing 75 mph before moving up the East Coast. Omar Villafranca reports.
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Air Force officer prayed while "free-falling" after being shot down in Iran
Badly wounded and alone in Iran's desert, downed U.S. Air Force officer Dude 44 Bravo evaded capture for days as the Iranian forces and the U.S. military searched for him.
Mitch McConnell returns to Capitol Hill after monthslong absence
GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to Capitol Hill on Monday for the first time in three months, ending a prolonged absence that sparked widespread speculation about his health.
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Pardon brokers offer to "put pressure on the president" — at sky-high costs
Hidden cameras captured lobbyists as they tried to woo a potential client interested in obtaining a pardon from President Trump.
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Oil prices stay above $100 as Iran and Oman delay Strait of Hormuz talks
Iran and Oman delayed a meeting to discuss control of the Strait of Hormuz as fighting between Iran's Houthi allies and Saudi Arabia raises the stakes for global energy markets.
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Blanche vows to release more 9/11 docs: "We're not protecting people"
Attorney General Todd Blanche says the government is not withholding documents to protect another country, days after 9/11 families publicly appealed to the Trump administration for more information to be released.
AI companies must ensure their tech is safe, says top Trump adviser on AI
In an interview with CBS News, Sacks suggested that fears AI could harm people are overblown. "I think this is becoming a panic," he said.
Vance says 870K people suspected of COVID-era U.S. fraud barred from federal loans
A U.S. enforcement push, dubbed "Heartland fraud surge," probed losses involving the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan program.
Trump dismisses push for AI guardrails despite warnings from tech leaders
President Trump threw cold water on momentum for AI guardrails, saying all the U.S. needs is a "SMART PRESIDENT."
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Loopholes and shady practices taint U.S. surrogacy industry
Lured by promises of payment and a desire to help other families, surrogates discover they have few protections from practices that cast a "dark shadow" over the industry.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
AI companies must ensure their tech is safe, says top Trump adviser on AI
In an interview with CBS News, Sacks suggested that fears AI could harm people are overblown. "I think this is becoming a panic," he said.
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Blanche vows to release more 9/11 docs: "We're not protecting people"
Attorney General Todd Blanche says the government is not withholding documents to protect another country, days after 9/11 families publicly appealed to the Trump administration for more information to be released.
Alligator Alcatraz had cramped conditions, "small metal enclosures," watchdog finds
DHS's internal watchdog is sharply criticizing conditions in a Florida immigration detention center dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," finding detainees at the now-closed facility were held in "cramped conditions."
Mitch McConnell returns to Capitol Hill after monthslong absence
GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to Capitol Hill on Monday for the first time in three months, ending a prolonged absence that sparked widespread speculation about his health.
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AI companies must ensure their tech is safe, says top Trump adviser on AI
In an interview with CBS News, Sacks suggested that fears AI could harm people are overblown. "I think this is becoming a panic," he said.
The AI bubble is leaking air, some economists say. Should investors worry?
AI has fueled a stock boom in recent years. Now, some Wall Street analysts think that epic run is coming to an end.
The U.S. economy faces mounting headwinds. Here are the top risks.
Rising energy costs, persistently high inflation and mounting federal debt are clouding the outlook for the U.S. economy — and Americans' finances.
Tech stocks slump after AI execs call for industry slowdown
The tech-heavy Nasdaq slumped 147 points on Monday after AI company executives called for a slowdown in developing the technology.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei: "For too long the industry lied" about AI risks
The head of the artificial intelligence company calls the exponential rate of AI developments a "warning sign," with risks for humanity, and says, "We need to slow down." He talks with "Sunday Morning" about possible steps forward.
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Blanche vows to release more 9/11 docs: "We're not protecting people"
Attorney General Todd Blanche says the government is not withholding documents to protect another country, days after 9/11 families publicly appealed to the Trump administration for more information to be released.
Alligator Alcatraz had cramped conditions, "small metal enclosures," watchdog finds
DHS's internal watchdog is sharply criticizing conditions in a Florida immigration detention center dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," finding detainees at the now-closed facility were held in "cramped conditions."
Mitch McConnell returns to Capitol Hill after monthslong absence
GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to Capitol Hill on Monday for the first time in three months, ending a prolonged absence that sparked widespread speculation about his health.
John Brennan subpoenaed in Florida "grand conspiracy" probe
Former CIA Director John Brennan was subpoenaed to testify before a grand jury in Florida as part of the "grand conspiracy" investigation into Obama- and Biden-era officials last week.
Abbott Labs to pay nearly $385M in case over bacterial contamination at plant
The case stems from a Cronobacter bacterial contamination at one of Abbott Laboratories' Michigan plants.
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Pennsylvania woman dies of measles complications, coroner reports
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Strange symptom and a "weird" referral led to surprise Stage 4 cancer diagnosis
Kate Ping thought she was just stressed out. A nurse practitioner's surprising recommendation led to a shocking diagnosis.
Trump admin. to send $500 checks to nearly 1 million ACA enrollees
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Record-setting cyclospora outbreak is over, U.S. health officials say
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is no longer a risk of people getting sick with cyclosporiasis from this outbreak and is confident that all related iceberg lettuce is off the market.
Coroner releases details on 2 infant deaths in Pennsylvania measles outbreak
Neither infant was old enough to be vaccinated. The first dose of the measles vaccine is typically given at around 1 year of age.
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After losing son, couple welcomes daughter born from embryo frozen for 22 years
The couple named their daughter Georgia in honor of their late son, Giorgos.
Iran's proxies using Yemen to compound war's impact on oil prices
An attack on a Saudi Arabian pipeline and a simmering war between the Saudis and Iran's Houthi allies in Yemen are pushing oil prices up.
Shark attacks, injures surfer at popular beach in Australia
Scientists believe increasingly crowded waters and rising ocean temperatures are shifting sharks' migratory patterns, which may be contributing to a rise in attacks.
Sweden faces political uncertainty as election deals far-right a blow
Sweden's left-wing opposition are holding a slim lead after an election that saw the far-right's share of the vote
Israeli official calls for revocation of "NAZA" filmmakers' citizenship
The documentary "NAZA" includes interviews with purported Israeli intelligence officers who claim the systematic use of AI-powered targeting systems in Gaza.
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CBS News interviews an AI "actor"
The first so-called AI actor, Tilly Norwood, is on a promotional tour for an upcoming movie produced by a British company. CBS News correspondent Leigh Kiniry interviewed the AI on the film "Misaligned."
Iconic designer Bob Mackie dies at 87. See photos of legendary stars he dressed.
Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Bob Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars.
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Extended interview: Stella Parton
Stella Parton offers fans a glimpse into the life of her larger-than-life sister, Dolly Parton, from her makeup routine to her views on death, in an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King.
Céline Dion makes triumphant return
Céline Dion, who stepped back from performing in 2022 after announcing a rare autoimmune and neurological disorder, returned to the stage over the weekend for her long-awaited comeback tour. Adriana Diaz reports.
Celine Dion returns to the stage
Canadian superstar Celine Dion returned to the stage in Paris this weekend, for her first full concert in six years, and the first of 26 shows.
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Trump plays off tech leaders' AI concerns
Over the weekend, Anthropic co-founder and CEO Dario Amodei published a 3,800-word essay calling for a global slowdown in the exponential development of artificial intelligence. Sam Altman, who runs OpenAI, Elon Musk and others shared social media posts agreeing with Amodei's assessment. CBS News Washington correspondent Natalie Brand has President Trump's reaction.
AI companies must ensure their tech is safe, says top Trump adviser on AI
In an interview with CBS News, Sacks suggested that fears AI could harm people are overblown. "I think this is becoming a panic," he said.
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.
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Trump adviser on AI's question for Anthropic CEO
David Sacks, co-chair of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, says tech leaders like Anthropic CEO and co-founder Dario Amodei have a responsibility to ensure their products are safe — and should "step aside" if they can't control what they're building.
Understanding the potential risks of untamed AI
Several leaders of the artificial intelligence industry are calling for government regulation and a slowdown in development. Machine Intelligence Research Institute President Nate Soares joins "The Takeout" with his reaction. Then, CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins with President Trump's perspective.
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Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
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New details on Clancy holdout juror
The holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial faced a domestic violence charge in 2021, but it was later dismissed, police records show. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Lindsay Clancy juror speaks out
Paula Devlin, a juror in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, sat down with Shanelle Kaul to share her experience with the high-profile case and tense deliberations that ultimately ended in a mistrial.
Man arrested in death of Tasia Fortune, woman found hanging from tree
Mississippi police have arrested a man in the death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree last month.
State of al‑Qaeda 25 years after 9/11 attacks
25 years after 9/11, we rarely hear about the state of the organization responsible for the attacks. The Atlantic recently put out a piece on al-Qaeda that says in part, "analysts can't decide if the terrorist organization is all but defunct or more threatening than ever." The article's author, Graeme Wood, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
New terror threats against U.S. post 9/11
The FBI is warning of potential attacks on 9/11 remembrance ceremonies as terrorist groups call for new strikes on U.S. soil. Anna Schecter has more.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
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Summer music highlights of 2026
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Blanche vows to release more 9/11 documents
Attorney General Todd Blanche told CBS News' Nicole Sganga that the federal government will continue releasing records related to the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks. "The one thing that we are not doing, we're not protecting people," Blanche said. "The reason that we're not releasing documents has nothing to do with protecting any government or any entity. It's just to protect, genuine classified information."
Lane Kiffin set to make Ole Miss return
This Saturday will be far from a welcome homecoming for college football's most polarizing coach, LSU's Lane Kiffin. Kiffin will be facing his old team, the University of Mississippi, and his departure from Ole Miss in the middle of last season was anything but amicable. CBS Sports' John Talty, author of the forthcoming book "Lane Being Lane," joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Tracing Roy Cohn's life and dealings with Trump
A new book, "American Scoundrel," zeroes in on notorious lawyer Roy Cohn's connection to President Trump: how the two met, how they formed their partnership and the tremendous influence Cohn had on Trump. Its authors, Kai Bird and Susan Goldmark, join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Trump plays off tech leaders' AI concerns
Over the weekend, Anthropic co-founder and CEO Dario Amodei published a 3,800-word essay calling for a global slowdown in the exponential development of artificial intelligence. Sam Altman, who runs OpenAI, Elon Musk and others shared social media posts agreeing with Amodei's assessment. CBS News Washington correspondent Natalie Brand has President Trump's reaction.
VoteHub: 55% chance Talarico wins Senate race
VoteHub has moved the Texas Senate race to tilt toward James Talarico, giving the Democrat a 55% chance of winning over Trump-backed Ken Paxton. Cameron Kasky, aide to Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, and Erin Maguire, Republican strategist, join with analysis.