Body of man missing since Hurricane Ian found on sunken sailboat
72-year-old James "Denny" Hurst is believed to be the last missing person in Lee County, Florida, authorities said.
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Tips for planning a theme park vacation
Theme parks are making a comeback, but along with that popularity comes higher prices. CBS News senior travel adviser Peter Greenberg joins "CBS News Mornings" to offer advice on how to make your theme park vacation more affordable.
"48 Hours" investigates Florida man's murder
"48 Hours" investigates the murder of Matthew Trussler. Erin Moriarty spoke with his fiancée, Melissa Turner, who claims she stabbed Trussler in self-defense.
U.S. Coast Guard intercepts hundreds fleeing Cuba and Haiti by sea
Good Samaritans were among island beachgoers who helped some of the migrants ashore with small boats and jet skis, officials said.
New attractions at Disney, Universal Studios as theme parks return
Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando are hoping to woo visitors showing renewed interest in a theme park vacation.
Florida man accidentally shoots himself while allegedly trying to break into car
Justin McCall, who was out of jail on bond, allegedly stole a firearm from one vehicle and was trying to break into another.
15-foot Burmese python spotted crossing road in Florida
"No, Siri, we don't want to proceed to the route."
Former head of Brazil released from hospital
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been released from a Florida hospital after being treated for abdominal pain and now pressure is growing for the Biden administration to expel him back to Brazil after his supporters attacked the country's capital this weekend. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joins Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the aftermath of that attack.
21-foot killer whale dies after washing ashore on Florida beach
Video posted by the sheriff's office shows the orca lying lifeless on its side on the beach as waves crash into it.
Orca dies after washing ashore in Florida
A 21-foot killer whale has died after it washed ashore on a Florida beach, officials said. They said a necropsy will be performed.
Pence on Biden documents discovery
Former Vice President Mike Pence spoke to CBS News about the classified documents which were discovered in a former private office of President Biden. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more.
Classified documents at Biden's former office
CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins the show to discuss the legal implications of documents marked as classified being found at President Biden's former office. She also discusses the differences between this incident and when classified documents were seized at former President Trump's Florida estate last year.
Blind 5-year-old meets firefighter
Junie, who is blind, went on a field trip to a fire station in Plant City, Florida, and met a firefighter for the first time. For the 5-year-old, that meant feeling his uniform and gear, hearing the sounds his equipment made and asking questions. His mom said it was his favorite part of the trip.
Finding glimmer of hope in hurricane debris
This Florida woman lost her wedding ring days before Hurricane Ian hit. Looking at the debris around her home, she assumed it was gone forever. But then her husband made an amazing discovery.
"Emotional support" boa constrictor discovered by TSA at Tampa International Airport
A woman attempted to bring a boa constrictor through a TSA checkpoint at Tampa International Airport last month, officials said.
Florida puts forward new bill to curtail Disney's powers
Lawmakers say they will put forward legislation to increase state control of Walt Disney World's private government.
Border crossings spike in Florida
Another humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Florida, where more migrants from Cuba and Haiti are arriving by boat. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Florida sees spike in migrants coming from Cuba and Haiti by boat
The recent rise in crossings by sea comes as President Biden announced a revamped migration management strategy.
Woman arrested after couple found slain in Florida retirement community
A woman who was seen driving the couple's car has been arrested, authorities said.
New governors sworn in across the country
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was sworn in Tuesday for a second term and vowed to enact more "family-friendly policies." Other notable governors sworn in this week include Michigan's Gretchen Whitmer, New York's Kathy Hochul and Arizona's Katie Hobbs. CBS News political director Fin Gomez joins Vlad Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss.
DeSantis highlights Florida as success amid speculation about 2024
DeSantis is beginning his second term as Florida governor.
300 migrants make landings at national park in Florida Keys
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a tweet that at least 88 migrants were from Cuba.
NFL player, brothers use jet skis to rescue 4 after chopper crash
A Tampa Bay police officer said Gabbert and his brothers "had actually just about completed the rescue" when he arrived.
Florida teacher holds dance-off with student
Eighth-grade teacher Yolanda Turner stole the show at her Florida school for dueling it out with one of her students during an impromptu dance off in the cafeteria.
Cop fired after video shows him dragging handcuffed woman into jail
The agency said it revised policy in 2013 to forbid officers from dragging uncooperative suspects on the ground.
Judge in Minnesota orders ICE chief to appear in court
The judge ordered the acting head of ICE to appear in his courtroom on Friday and explain why he should not be held in contempt of court.
Trump visiting Iowa to kick off midterm election campaigning
Sources say Iowa is seen as a key part of the Trump team's strategy to keep the House in GOP hands.
ICE and CBP would keep operating during shutdown, despite DHS funding fight
A partial government shutdown would likely have little impact on immigration enforcement operations, since ICE and CBP got billions in last year's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Jeffries says Democrats will move to impeach Noem if Trump doesn't fire her
More than half of House Democrats support impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
"My brother is, and always will be, my hero," Alex Pretti's sister says
In a new statement, Alex Pretti's sister says the man federal agents killed in Minneapolis "always wanted to make a difference in this world."
Families of 2 men killed in Caribbean boat strike sue U.S. government
The families of two Trinidadian men who were killed in a boat strike sued the U.S. government, arguing the "premeditated and intentional killings lack any plausible legal justification."
Here's what to expect at the Fed's first interest rate meeting of 2026
Jerome Powell will announce the central bank's next interest rate decision on Jan. 28 amid political and legal turmoil involving the Fed.
"Doomsday Clock" moves to closest point yet to catastrophe
The "Doomsday Clock" is a metaphor for how close humanity is to self-annihilation.
With all Israeli hostages recovered, U.N. pushes for next steps in Gaza
With all Israeli hostages now recovered from Gaza, there's a push for the Israel-Hamas ceasefire to move to phase-two, but that brings its own challenges.
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Jeffries says Democrats will move to impeach Noem if Trump doesn't fire her
More than half of House Democrats support impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
Motorcycle gang members accused of targeting judge for assassination
Members of a motorcycle club and a street gang clearly targeted an Indiana judge for assassination to derail a domestic abuse case, police said.
Trump visiting Iowa to kick off midterm election campaigning
Sources say Iowa is seen as a key part of the Trump team's strategy to keep the House in GOP hands.
Pinterest cites AI in laying off 15% of workforce
Pinterest is cutting costs to create more cash flow for AI-focused roles and AI‑powered products, the company said in a filing Tuesday.
ICE and CBP would keep operating during shutdown, despite DHS funding fight
A partial government shutdown would likely have little impact on immigration enforcement operations, since ICE and CBP got billions in last year's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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Pinterest cites AI in laying off 15% of workforce
Pinterest is cutting costs to create more cash flow for AI-focused roles and AI‑powered products, the company said in a filing Tuesday.
Here's what to expect at the Fed's first interest rate meeting of 2026
Jerome Powell will announce the central bank's next interest rate decision on Jan. 28 amid political and legal turmoil involving the Fed.
Amazon is closing its Amazon Fresh grocery and Go convenience stores
Amazon acknowledged it hasn't yet "created a truly distinctive customer experience" in announcing move to scale back its brick-and-mortar grocery business.
UPS to slash workforce by up to 30,000 jobs this year
UPS executive said the delivery company is moving to cut costs and plans to offer a voluntary separation program for full-time drivers.
Meta, YouTube face trial over social media addiction, as TikTok settles
In a potentially bellwether case, a plaintiff alleges that social media companies deliberately design their platforms to target children.
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Jeffries says Democrats will move to impeach Noem if Trump doesn't fire her
More than half of House Democrats support impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
Trump visiting Iowa to kick off midterm election campaigning
Sources say Iowa is seen as a key part of the Trump team's strategy to keep the House in GOP hands.
ICE and CBP would keep operating during shutdown, despite DHS funding fight
A partial government shutdown would likely have little impact on immigration enforcement operations, since ICE and CBP got billions in last year's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Families of 2 men killed in Caribbean boat strike sue U.S. government
The families of two Trinidadian men who were killed in a boat strike sued the U.S. government, arguing the "premeditated and intentional killings lack any plausible legal justification."
Judge tosses Justice Department lawsuit seeking Oregon voter rolls
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Oregon in September seeking its voter registration list, which contains the sensitive information of nearly 3.8 million registered voters.
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Trump policies at odds with emerging understanding of COVID's long-term harm
Studies offer insights into the health risks and burdens faced by people who have had COVID infections. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has narrowed COVID vaccine recommendations and cut research.
Pediatrics group releases vaccine recommendations, breaks with CDC
The AAP is recommending immunization against 18 diseases. Earlier this month, the CDC reduced its recommendations for childhood vaccines to 11 diseases.
Academy of Pediatrics vaccine reccomendations
The American Academy of Pediatrics released its own recommendations for childhood vaccinations Monday. The list differs significantly from the reduced vaccine schedule released earlier this month by the CDC. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, pediatrician at Weill Cornell in New York City, joins CBS News to discuss.
Winter storm brings warnings about heart attack risk of shoveling snow
Cardiologists say shoveling snow can increase a person's risk of experiencing a heart attack.
Heart failure threatened her pregnancy. A first-of-its-kind procedure saved it.
Cassandra King was thrilled to be pregnant after years of fertility struggles and multiple miscarriages. Then a sudden cardiac event threatened everything.
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Families of 2 men killed in Caribbean boat strike sue U.S. government
The families of two Trinidadian men who were killed in a boat strike sued the U.S. government, arguing the "premeditated and intentional killings lack any plausible legal justification."
Experts warn "AI slop" distorting history as world remembers the Holocaust
Holocaust memorial officials and historians say a proliferation of "entirely fabricated" digital content is distorting the Nazi's wartime horrors.
With all Israeli hostages recovered, U.N. pushes for next steps in Gaza
With all Israeli hostages now recovered from Gaza, there's a push for the Israel-Hamas peace plan to move to phase-two, but that brings its own challenges.
Milan mayor says ICE agents not welcome for Winter Olympics
As reports say ICE will join the U.S. security detail at the Winter Olympics in Milan, the Italian city's mayor calls it "a militia that kills."
Australia sizzles in blistering heat wave with temperatures as high as 120
Parts of Australia were sweltered in record temperatures of close to 122 degrees as the country sweated through a prolonged heat wave even as bitter cold covered much of the U.S.
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Natalia Lafourcade reflects on music career
Natalia Lafourcade is the most awarded woman in Latin Grammy history with 20 awards. This year, she's up for best Latin pop album at the Grammys, which would be her fifth Grammy if she wins. Lafourcade spoke to Anthony Mason about her music journey and rise to fame.
Ye, formerly Kanye West, reveals brain injury, apologizes for antisemitic remarks
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
Sundance Film Festival leaving Park City, Utah
After more than 40 years, the Sundance Film Festival is leaving its longtime host of Park City, Utah, and heading to Boulder, Colorado. Sarah Horbacewicz reports.
The adventures of Lauren Hutton, the original supermodel
As the face of Revlon, Lauren Hutton – called a "believable beauty" – became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks about her adventurous life of no regrets.
The adventures of Lauren Hutton
She didn't set out to be a model, or an actress, and several agencies rejected the gap-toothed Lauren Hutton, before Eileen Ford gave her a shot. As the face of Revlon, Hutton became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks with Anthony Mason about her adventurous life of no regrets – from living among the bushmen of the Kalahari, to a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2000. Even of the low points she says, "I'd do it again in a second."
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Amazon is closing its Amazon Fresh grocery and Go convenience stores
Amazon acknowledged it hasn't yet "created a truly distinctive customer experience" in announcing move to scale back its brick-and-mortar grocery business.
Meta, YouTube face trial over social media addiction, as TikTok settles
In a potentially bellwether case, a plaintiff alleges that social media companies deliberately design their platforms to target children.
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.
Newsom launches probe into TikTok content
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has launched an investigation into TikTok's content, accusing the social media platform of suppressing content that is critical of President Trump. The probe comes just days after a deal was finalized to reduce its Chinese ownership and keep it running in the U.S. Kelly O'Grady explains.
Google to pay $68 million over allegations it eavesdropped on users
Class-action lawsuit alleged that Google's voice assistant illegally recorded and shared private conversations with advertisers.
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Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Dogs can learn by eavesdropping: study
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
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Walz: Trump agrees to consider reducing federal surge in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a "productive" phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota.
"Narco sub" sinks with more drugs aboard after record cocaine haul seized
Police were assisted by the navy and air force, as well as the U.K. and U..S authorities, in difficult weather conditions.
Latest news on Alex Pretti shooting
Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem claimed Alex Pretti attacked Border Patrol officers before he was fatally shot in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This comes as more Trump administration officials react to the incident. CBS News' Lana Zak and Natalie Brand report.
Political strategists on Pretti shooting
Political strategists Kristian Ramos and Rina Shah join CBS News with their reactions to Border Patrol killing Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Differing accounts of Alex Pretti shooting
The federal government's accounts of the most recent shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, involving immigration officials, appear to clash with evidence emerging. CBS News' Lana Zak has more.
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Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
More on Virgin Galactic all-female space crew
Virgin Galactic is sending an all-female research team to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
NASA hauls Artemis II moon rocket to launch pad for February flight
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA begins Artemis II rollout to launchpad
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
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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
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Sneak peek: The Firefighter's Secret
ENCORE: A young woman is found dead in her burning home. She'd been involved with a firefighter — could he have set a fire to cover her murder? "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste reports Saturday, Jan. 31 at 9/8c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Trump on Noem's future at DHS
President Trump took questions from reporters before heading to Iowa to discuss the U.S. economy and said Homeland Security Kristi Noem is not going to step down from her role. CBS News' Ian Lee and Ed O'Keefe have more as scrutiny mounts over immigration raids in Minnesota.
Trump on Alex Pretti shooting investigation
President Trump spoke with reporters Tuesday ahead of his trip to Clive, Iowa, where he insisted there will be a thorough investigation into the latest fatal shooting in Minnesota linked to federal agents. Mr. Trump also said Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem will not step down amid turmoil in Minneapolis. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.
Fed to make first 2026 interest rate decision
The Federal Reserve is meeting Tuesday to discuss its first interest rate decision of 2026 on Wednesday. Kristin Myers, ETF editor-in-chief for Asset TV, joins with more.
DHS funding fight looms on Capitol Hill
Senators returned to Capitol Hill on Tuesday amid an ongoing fight over funding the Department of Homeland Security that's included in a House-approved government funding package. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest.