2 soldiers killed, 3 injured by fallen tree in Georgia, Army says
This is the second deadly incident involving soldiers stationed in Georgia in the past month.
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Arbery's killers hit with life sentences
Two of the three White men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery as he jogged through a Georgia neighborhood were sentenced to life in prison for federal hate crimes. Travis McMichael and Greg McMichael had already been sentenced to life in prison without parole in a state trial. Their neighbor, William "Roddie" Bryan, received 35 years in the federal case.
Giuliani seeks delay of testimony before Georgia grand jury investigating Trump
Giuliani was ordered to appear Tuesday, but instead a judge will hear why he needs a delay.
Trump bolsters legal team in Georgia probe
As a Georgia grand jury continues its investigation into former President Donald Trump's alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election, the addition of Dwayne Thomas, a high-profile and well-connected lawyer, to Trump's legal team suggests the investigation is serious and moving quickly. CBS News reporter Graham Kates joins Tanya Rivero and Tony Dokoupil with more.
Influential lawyer consulting for Trump in Georgia grand jury probe
Dwight Thomas has for more than four decades represented many of the region's highest-profile defendants in fraught, sensitive cases.
How Trump will influence Georgia primaries
With five key primaries in Georgia looming Tuesday, it remains unclear how much of an influence former President Trump will have on the races. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBS News with the latest from Atlanta, as well as what else to look forward to on a busy primary Tuesday.
Key tests in primaries in several states
Voters in five states are heading to the polls for primaries Tuesday, but the key race to watch is in the battleground state of Georgia, where Republican Gov. Brian Kemp is opposing Trump-endorsed former Sen. David Perdue. There are also critical Republican primaries in Alabama and tests for both progressives and the Bush political dynasty in Texas. Starbucks is closing all its stores in Russia over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. And New York City's last remaining pay phone has been removed. It next heads to a museum.
Arbery's killers found guilty of hate crimes
Travis McMichael, his father Greg McMichael, and their neighbor William "Roddie" Bryan were found guilty of all charges in a federal hate crimes trial for the death of Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old Black man who was shot and killed while jogging in a Georgia neighborhood two years ago. They were previously found guilty of murder. CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green have more on the breaking news.
Georgia to begin Trump-requested recount
Georgia's Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says the state will begin a recount on Wednesday as requested by the Trump campaign. The state certified its election results for Joe Biden on Friday. Atlanta Journal-Constitution political reporter Greg Bluestein joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more on the recount and the state's high-stakes Senate runoffs.
Georgia official on Trump's 2020 claims
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss his new book, "Integrity Counts," and the phone call he famously received from then-President Trump urging him to find more votes in the 2020 election.
Local Matters: Georgia
Georgia is one of four states holding primary elections Tuesday. A crowded field of candidates is vying to replace Gov. Nathan Deal, including his lieutenant, Republican Casey Cagle. The state has also seen a significant rise in the number of female candidates running for office. Bill Nigut, host and producer from Georgia Public Broadcasting, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to break down the primaries.
Georgia secretary of state on voting law
A U.S. Supreme Court decision expected in an Arizona case this week could have major implications for a lawsuit filed by the Justice Department over Georgia's elections law. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Tanya Rivero to discuss why he believes the lawsuit has "absolutely no merit," and how to restore voter confidence in the system. Read more here.
Georgia county faces another election review
A Georgia judge has ordered Fulton County's absentee ballots to be unsealed to allow another review, despite multiple recounts confirming President Biden's win in the state. Tia Mitchell, Washington correspondent for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano about the process.
Tight races in Georgia and North Carolina
Senate races in Georgia and North Carolina could be key to which party ends up controlling the U.S. Senate. CBSN's "Red & Blue" spoke with Nick Ochsner from WBTV in Charlotte and Greg Bluestein from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Early in-person voting in Georgia runoffs
Early in-person voting began Monday in Georgia, where the state's two Senate runoff elections will decide which party controls the chamber next year. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Atlanta Journal-Constitution Washington correspondent Tia Mitchell join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on how the candidates are ramping up their campaigns ahead of the holidays.
Georgia's Stacey Abrams to deliver response
A panel of political experts joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to talk about how the Democrats plan to approach their response to President Trump's State of the Union address.
Rep. Jody Hice challenges subpoena in Georgia
Republican Rep. Jody Hice is challenging a subpoena from Fulton County, Georgia, regarding a criminal investigation into former President Trump's potential interference in the state's 2020 election. Tamar Hallerman, a reporter for the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, addresses the latest on "Red and Blue."
Allegations mount against GOP Senate candidates
Four GOP candidates facing accusations of inappropriate behavior are vying for a U.S. Senate seat. Washington Post politics reporter Amber Phillips joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss more.
Jim Clyburn on the future for Dems in Georgia
Votes continue to be counted in Georgia's two Senate runoff elections. For the first time in decades, Democrats have become competitive in the Peach State, which flipped to President-elect Joe Biden in the general election. South Carolina Representative Jim Clyburn joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano on "Red & Blue" to discuss his party's future in Georgia and across the country -- and possible criminal charges for President Trump when he leaves office.
Democrats and special elections
Democrats lost two more special elections Tuesday night -- one in Georgia and one in South Carolina. Democratic strategist and former aide to President Bill Clinton David Goodfriend joined "Red & Blue" to break down what these most recent losses mean for the party -- and whether the House is still in play for Democrats in 2018.
Perdue enters Georgia governor's race
Former Georgia GOP Senator David Perdue announced he's running for governor against Republican incumbent Brian Kemp. Perdue has support from former President Trump. Greg Bluestein, a political reporter at the Atlanta Journal Constitution, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more.
1st exit polls in Georgia Senate runoffs
The early results from CBS News' exit polls from Georgia's two Senate runoffs show an electorate with close to an even split between Republicans and Democrats, with a quarter of respondents identifying as independents. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion and CBS News reporter Adam Brewster join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss what the early numbers reveal.
Julián Castro on Georgia Senate runoffs
Former Democratic presidential candidate Julián Castro is campaigning on behalf of Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock ahead of Georgia's two Senate runoffs on Tuesday. Castro joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss why the Latino and youth vote are crucial to Democrats' victory.
Raffensperger on GOP distrust in election systems
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger tells CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano that that those who attacked the Capitol on January 6 were "spun up" by misinformation.
Biden promotes plans in Georgia
President Biden is campaigning for his American Jobs and Families plans in Georgia, as lawmakers on Capitol Hill meet to discuss police reform with the families of Black men killed by police. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke to "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano from the site of the Georgia rally, and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion, Wall Street Journal White House reporter Catherine Lucey and Politico White House reporter Meridith McGraw discuss Biden's proposals and the police reform talks.
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U.S., Iranian negotiators meet; Trump threatens Iran over Hezbollah
The appearance was a rare face-to-face meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials as they launched a 60-day sprint to negotiate over the fate of Iran's nuclear program.
Poll finds Americans want Iran war ended, but few say U.S. got better of agreement
Most suspect Iran nuclear program not stopped and think conflict wasn't worth the costs.
U.K. Prime Minister Starmer under pressure to resign after special election
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a crucial decision: step down or fight a leadership challenge from Labour Party rival Andy Burnham.
Rep. Jason Crow says he's worried "Americans are at risk" with Pulte as acting DNI
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado said he's worried that "Americans are at risk" with Bill Pulte serving as the top intelligence chief.
Pilot reports passenger bit fellow flyer on plane approaching Philadelphia
An American Airlines passenger allegedly bit a fellow flyer and was "trying to fight everybody" on a Sunday flight, a pilot said.
Born in the U.S.A.: Protecting the right of birthright citizenship
As guaranteed in the 14th Amendment, citizenship is granted to "all persons born or naturalized in the United States." But an executive order signed by President Trump seeks to deny birthright citizenship to children born of parents in the country illegally or temporarily.
France bans some outdoor drinking as heat wave threatens Europe
Temperatures are expected to reach 104 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas of France and Spain.
Wyndham Clark holds on to win U.S. Open
Wyndham Clark began the final round up six shots, but ended up winning by just one, securing his second U.S. Open title in four years.
Trump says several people arrested for alleged vandalism of Reflecting Pool
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
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Wyndham Clark holds on to win U.S. Open
Wyndham Clark began the final round up six shots, but ended up winning by just one, securing his second U.S. Open title in four years.
Serena Williams returns to singles tennis at Wimbledon as a wild card
Serena Williams recently returned to competition in doubles after nearly four years away from professional tennis.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 21, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.N Ambassador Mike Waltz, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham and Democratic Rep. Jason Crow join Margaret Brennan.
Rep. Jason Crow says he's worried "Americans are at risk" with Pulte as acting DNI
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado said he's worried that "Americans are at risk" with Bill Pulte serving as the top intelligence chief.
Pilot reports passenger bit fellow flyer on plane approaching Philadelphia
An American Airlines passenger allegedly bit a fellow flyer and was "trying to fight everybody" on a Sunday flight, a pilot said.
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Poll finds Americans want Iran war ended, but few say U.S. got better of agreement
Most suspect Iran nuclear program not stopped and think conflict wasn't worth the costs.
Here's who qualifies for the Trump adminstration's student loan rate cut
The temporary discount applies to eligible federal Direct Loan borrowers who use automatic payments.
Prediction markets are betting on celebrities to boost their brands
Kalshi has enlisted Lionel Messi and Timothée Chalamet as prediction markets compete to attract new users and cement their place in the mainstream.
A father of 3 wanted to leave wealth to his kids. He turned to a coffee can.
Matthew Ankrum wanted to build wealth for his daughters and teach them about financial stability. A new book shares how.
What's open and closed for Juneteenth 2026?
Juneteenth will affect banking, mail service and financial markets, although retailers and restaurants are largely staying open.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 21, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.N Ambassador Mike Waltz, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham and Democratic Rep. Jason Crow join Margaret Brennan.
Rep. Jason Crow says he's worried "Americans are at risk" with Pulte as acting DNI
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado said he's worried that "Americans are at risk" with Bill Pulte serving as the top intelligence chief.
Trump administration "laser focused" on Iran's nuclear program, Waltz says
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said the Trump administration is "laser focused" on addressing Iran's nuclear program in an interview on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Transcript: Lindsey Graham on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 21, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 21, 2026.
Transcript: Lindsey Graham on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 21, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 21, 2026.
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6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
Fighting childhood obesity, for a healthier, longer life
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5. Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids (and their families) get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising.
Fighting childhood obesity, for a healthier, longer life
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5, with diet and exercise both key factors in the increase. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising, while helping decrease the risk of problems tied to obesity later in life, such as diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer.
Strange symptom leads to man's Stage IV cancer diagnosis
An app notification informed Joe Gillette that he had been diagnosed with aggressive, late-stage cancer.
Doctor has a special surprise for her patient
Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" with a story of a teen battling for his life and the doctor who made him a promise.
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Trump administration "laser focused" on Iran's nuclear program, Waltz says
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said the Trump administration is "laser focused" on addressing Iran's nuclear program in an interview on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Transcript: Lindsey Graham on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 21, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 21, 2026.
Transcript: Lindsey Graham on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 21, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 21, 2026.
Transcript: Mike Waltz on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 21, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Mike Waltz, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 21, 2026.
U.K. Prime Minister Starmer under pressure to resign after special election
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a crucial decision: step down or fight a leadership challenge from Labour Party rival Andy Burnham.
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6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
John Mulaney on sobriety and fatherhood
John Mulaney says he grew up feeling that comedy was his destiny. The Emmy Award-winning standup comedian and former "Saturday Night Live" writer talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about how he deals with sobriety today (and about a 2020 intervention which he describes as "star-studded"), and how fatherhood – along with his wife, actress Olivia Munn – has changed his outlook. (An earlier version of this story originally aired March 9, 2025.)
Manet and Morisot: Impressions of an artistic friendship
Édouard Manet, a towering figure of Impressionist art, was also a mentor to Berthe Morisot, a female painter who's remained largely in Manet's shadow, until now. The two, whose friendship led to changes in both of their artistic styles, are the subjects of an exhibition currently at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Correspondent Lee Cowan pays a visit.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including famed TV sitcom director James Burrows, the co-creator of "Cheers."
Waylon Jennings' son Shooter on rescuing his dad's music
Singer, musician, and Grammy-winning music producer Shooter Jennings is keeping alive the legacy of his late father, country star Waylon Jennings, by producing long-lost material that he found stashed away. Hear music from the upcoming album "Diamonds."
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Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
Americans on AI's future impact
A Pew survey shows 40% of Americans think AI's future impact will be negative. MIT Sloan professor Eric So joins CBS News with more details.
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.
Where to get the latest CBS Mornings Deals
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Inside an Irish town raising kids without smartphones
When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
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6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
Seahorses and seadragons, some of Nature's most curious creatures
Seahorses are unique ocean inhabitants with a head like a horse, a pouch like a kangaroo, a tail like a monkey, and the ability to camouflage themselves like a chameleon. They also exhibit an unconventional gender dynamic, in that the males do the work of carrying around fertilized eggs. Correspondent Conor Knighton goes in search of these fascinating fish – and their equally fascinating cousins, seadragons – at the Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in California.
Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
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Survivors speak up to help convict man of murder, sexual assault
David Pearce was convicted of first-degree murder for the deaths of Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales after a night of partying in Los Angeles. He was also found guilty of raping seven other women who came forward to testify at his trial.
New Jersey council member and former mob boss arrested for extortion
John Alite, 63, was once the top enforcer for the Gotti crime family and a longtime member of the Gambino family.
Mangione's legal team axes psychiatric defense
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione have withdrawn their plan to pursue a psychiatric defense in his New York state murder trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the decision.
U.K. actress accused of trying to smuggle $208M of meth into Australia
Actress Emaa Hussen, who played alongside Jason Statham in "Redemption," is accused of trying to smuggle 700 pounds of methamphetamine into Australia.
What's missing from the Epstein files?
A CBS News analysis of the released Epstein files shows what documents appear to be absent. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers has more on the search for answers surrounding the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
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.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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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6/21: CBS Weekend News
Trump threatens new attacks as U.S. and Iranian negotiators meet; at least 70 major fires burning in western U.S.
A special Father's Day trip for jailed dads
Bradley Blackburn reports on a one-of-a-kind partnership, reuniting incarcerated fathers with their children.
Ebola response hampered by Trump's USAID cuts
Ebola is accelerating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with no approved medicine or vaccine for the deadly virus. Ramy Inocencio has more.
World Cup fans taking in American experiences
For many international fans in the U.S. for the World Cup, it's their first all-American experience, going beyond the stadiums to visit parks, monuments and celebrating our tastes, like the southern staple Waffle House. Lilia Luciano reports.
Biting passenger on American Airlines flight
The crew of an American Airlines flight from Charlotte to Philadelphia reported having to deal with a disruptive passenger biting other flyers Sunday. The airline said the person was experiencing a medical emergency.