Tornadoes leave 6 dead across the South
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Several people die after tornadoes hit Southeast
Tornadoes ripped through the southeastern U.S., killing several people and flattening homes. Alabama and Georgia were the hardest hit. Omar Villafranca joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Controversy over Georgia's new voting law
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed new election bill into law which opponents say will add "unjustifiable burdens" on voting access, especially for minority, young, poor, and disabled voters. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports, and Mark Niesse, Georgia government reporter for the Atlanta Journal Constitution, joins CBSN to discuss the political battle.
With less than a week to go, Democrat Michelle Nunn and Republican David Perdue are leaving no stone unturned in the quest for votes in Georgia's Senate election
With less than a week to go, Democrat Michelle Nunn and Republican David Perdue are leaving no stone unturned in the quest for votes in Georgia's Senate election. CBS News' Marlie Hall reports.
Georgia Republicans pass sweeping voting restrictions
It is part of a wave of GOP-backed election bills introduced in states around the nation.
Georgia adopts new voting restrictions
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has signed an overhaul of state elections that includes new restrictions on voting by mail. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on what this means for voting in the state.
Delta sets up free vaccine sites in Atlanta
Delta Air Lines has partnered with the state of Georgia to create free COVID-19 vaccination sites inside and near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Errol Barnett got an exclusive look inside the airport site.
Biden slams GOP limits on voting rights
In his first formal press conference since he took office, President Biden slammed efforts by Republicans to restrict access to voting, calling the measures "un-American." Democrats are supporting a sweeping voting rights bill known as HR 1, or the For the People Act. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joined CBSN to discuss different state actions on voting rights and their potential impact.
Georgia passes bill overhauling election laws
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has signed into law a bill that overhauls the state's election laws after significant opposition from Democrats and voting rights groups. CBS News election law expert David Becker joins "CBS This Morning" to describe what is in the bill.
Biden holds first press conference
President Biden fielded questions in his first press conference since taking office. But hours after he advocated for voting rights, Georgia's governor signed into law an election reform package that critics call voter suppression. Nancy Cordes reports on how the backlash led to one Georgia lawmaker's arrest.
Man entered Atlanta Publix with six guns and body armor, police say
One witness allegedly told police "he heard clicking sounds from the bathroom stall" in the store.
Democrat Michelle Nunn and Republican David Perdue discussed job creation and the bipartisan Senate immigration bill during a face-off on Tuesday night
Democrat Michelle Nunn and Republican David Perdue discussed job creation and the bipartisan Senate immigration bill during a face-off on Tuesday night.
Deadly tornadoes batter southern states
Several people are dead after a cluster of tornadoes touched down in Alabama. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports from the danger zone and then CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN's Lana Zak with his forecast.
Tracking the dangerous tornado outbreak
CBS New York chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn has the latest on the storms threatening the Southeast.
The fight over voting rights in Georgia
Nowhere is the issue of voting rights more urgent than in Georgia, where there is a partisan fight over changes to the way people cast their ballot. Ed O'Keefe spoke to Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock, who says the laws are voter suppression. But Republican lawmakers say the new laws would ensure fair elections.
Steve Hartman reports on what one college football player calls his greatest accomplishment
When Kathy Rackley told Malcolm Mitchell - a wide receiver at the University of Georgia - about her book club, she had no idea who he was, or what would happen next. Steve Hartman reports on what one college football player calls his greatest accomplishment.
First test for Georgia hate crimes law?
The deadly spa shootings in Georgia could be the first time a new hate crimes law is used in the state. Kate Brumback, a reporter for The Associated Press, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on what this could mean.
Biden urges Congress to pass gun bills
President Biden is calling on Congress to close background check loopholes and pass an assault weapons ban following the two recent mass shootings in Colorado and Georgia that left 18 people dead. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN AM with the latest.
A 2014 midterm election landscape that looked difficult for Democrats a year ago has only gotten more so
CBSNews.com Executive Washington Editor Steve Chaggaris talks with RealClearPolitics Political Reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns about this year's most competitive Senate races and why Democrats have cause to worry about losing their majority.
Voting rights activist on Georgia restrictions
Georgia Republicans are advancing a bill to change state voting laws without two controversial restrictions, for now. Cliff Albright, co-founder and executive director of the Black Voters Matter fund, spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano about his view of the legislation.
Mass shootings reignite debate over gun laws
The recent deadly mass shootings in Boulder, Colorado and Atlanta, Georgia have reignited the debate over gun laws. President Biden is facing mounting pressure to pursue tougher measures as the Senate Judiciary Committee holds a hearing on gun violence. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to take us through the latest.
Trump backs challenge to Georgia secretary of state
Former President Trump is backing Republican Congressman Jody Hice in his primary bid to defeat Georgia's Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. Atlanta Journal Constitution political reporter Greg Bluestein joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the race and Georgia Republicans' push to restrict voting access.
Police in Georgia have requested search warrants for the medical records of 22-month-old Cooper Harris, who was found dead after spending the day in his father's locked SUV last month
Police in Georgia have requested search warrants for the medical records of 22-month-old Cooper Harris, who was found dead after spending the day in his father's locked SUV last month. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss the case.
Legal analyst Rikki Klieman talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the case
The Georgia father who left his toddler in a hot SUV remains behind bars, awaiting trial for murder. Now, there are questions about what his wife may have known. Legal analyst Rikki Klieman talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the case.
The Georgia father who killed his young son by leaving him in a parked car was exchanging lewd messages and photos with several women during the time of the boy's death
The Georgia father who killed his young son by leaving him in a parked car was exchanging lewd messages and photos with several women during the time of the boy's death. The investigation has also revealed more details that show the death was far from accidental. Mark Strassmann reports.
Watch Live: Trump says he wants to move to 2nd phase of Gaza peace plan "as quickly as we can"
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are meeting to discuss the Gaza peace plan.
Trump says U.S. hit "big facility" linked to alleged drug boats
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
Winter storm could become "bomb cyclone" over Great Lakes and Northeast
A powerful winter storm system could become a "bomb cyclone" over the Great Lakes and Northeast regions this week.
Trump and Zelenskyy say they're nearly in agreement on Ukraine peace plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lauded "strong security guarantees" from the U.S. after Sunday's meeting with President Trump in Florida.
Homeland Security agents in Minneapolis investigating "rampant fraud"
Homeland Security agents are in Minneapolis on Monday "conducting a massive investigation on childcare and other rampant fraud," Secretary Kristi Noem said.
D.C. pipe bomb suspect told authorities "something just snapped," DOJ says
Brian Cole told investigators he believed that the 2020 election had been tampered with and he felt "someone needs to speak up," the DOJ alleges in court documents.
Actor accusing Tyler Perry exchanged texts with him years after alleged assault
Actor Mario Rodriguez alleged in the lawsuit filed last week in California that Tyler Perry sexually assaulted him during encounters between 2014 and 2019.
Trump claims progress toward peace, but Russia signals more war ahead
Hours after Trump declares Russia and Ukraine "closer than ever" to peace, Moscow claims a failed drone strike will alter its negotiating position.
Second pilot involved in New Jersey helicopter crash dies, police say
A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in Hammonton, New Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday.
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Homeland Security agents in Minneapolis investigating "rampant fraud"
Homeland Security agents are in Minneapolis on Monday "conducting a massive investigation on childcare and other rampant fraud," Secretary Kristi Noem said.
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.
Actor accusing Tyler Perry exchanged texts with him years after alleged assault
Actor Mario Rodriguez alleged in the lawsuit filed last week in California that Tyler Perry sexually assaulted him during encounters between 2014 and 2019.
Winter storm could become "bomb cyclone" over Great Lakes and Northeast
A powerful winter storm system could become a "bomb cyclone" over the Great Lakes and Northeast regions this week.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 28, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, CBS News correspondents Major Garrett, Robert Costa, Jan Crawford, Jennifer Jacobs and Scott MacFarlane join Margaret Brennan.
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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.
Bank of America CEO warns market "will punish people" without independent Fed
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
Planning to return unwanted Christmas gifts? You may be charged fees.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
U.S. stocks hover at record highs after the Christmas holiday
Stocks are mostly flat in quiet morning trading on Friday as investors return from the Christmas holiday.
Here's what is open on the day after Christmas, from retailers to banks
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
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Trump says U.S. hit "big facility" linked to alleged drug boats
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
Trump claims progress toward peace, but Russia signals more war ahead
Hours after Trump declares Russia and Ukraine "closer than ever" to peace, Moscow claims a failed drone strike will alter its negotiating position.
Watch Live: Trump says he wants to move to 2nd phase of Gaza peace plan "as quickly as we can"
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are meeting to discuss the Gaza peace plan.
D.C. pipe bomb suspect told authorities "something just snapped," DOJ says
Brian Cole told investigators he believed that the 2020 election had been tampered with and he felt "someone needs to speak up," the DOJ alleges in court documents.
French split over Brigitte Bardot tribute due to her far right views
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
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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.
Flu cases skyrocket across the U.S
Nearly five million flu cases have been reported nationwide, the CDC estimates, and at least 1,900 people have died from the virus. "CBS Saturday Morning" has more on why this year's strain is breaking records.
Baby defies all odds after growing outside his mom's womb
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Aetna to cover IVF treatments for same-sex couples in national settlement
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
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Trump says U.S. hit "big facility" linked to alleged drug boats
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
Trump claims progress toward peace, but Russia signals more war ahead
Hours after Trump declares Russia and Ukraine "closer than ever" to peace, Moscow claims a failed drone strike will alter its negotiating position.
Watch Live: Trump says he wants to move to 2nd phase of Gaza peace plan "as quickly as we can"
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are meeting to discuss the Gaza peace plan.
Heavyweight boxing champ Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash
British heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was injured in a highway crash in Nigeria that reportedly killed two other people.
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What went through Bondi Beach hero's mind as he tackled a gunman?
Bondi Beach hero Ahmed al Ahmed tells CBS News in an exclusive interview why he sprang into action, risking his own life to save people he'd never met.
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Actor accusing Tyler Perry exchanged texts with him years after alleged assault
Actor Mario Rodriguez alleged in the lawsuit filed last week in California that Tyler Perry sexually assaulted him during encounters between 2014 and 2019.
French split over Brigitte Bardot tribute due to her far right views
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
Brigitte Bardot dies at 91
Actress Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91. Elizabeth Palmer looks back on her life.
MetroCard art: Swiping beauty from the mundane
On December 31, New York City will officially retire the transit system's MetroCard, that ubiquitous piece of plastic used to gain entrance onto subways and buses. But there is beauty in using MetroCards as the raw materials for art, as Thomas McKean has found in his collages and miniature sculptures depicting portraits of city life. Serena Altschul reports.
2025: The year's top books
"Sunday Morning" checks out the bestselling fiction and non-fiction of the past year.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Top tech gadgets of 2025
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
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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.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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Homeland Security agents in Minneapolis investigating "rampant fraud"
Homeland Security agents are in Minneapolis on Monday "conducting a massive investigation on childcare and other rampant fraud," Secretary Kristi Noem said.
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Bondi Beach hero speaks out on deadly attack
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled a gunman on Australia's Bondi Beach during a violent ambush targeting a Jewish community gathering on the first day of Hanukkah, is speaking out as he heals from his injuries. CBS News' Anna Coren reports.
DOJ on man accused of planting D.C. bombs
The Department of Justice says Brian Cole, who was arrested in Virginia and charged with transplanting and planting two IEDs at the DNC and RNC in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the U.S. Capitol riots, walked agents through his alleged plot. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
D.C. pipe bomb suspect told authorities "something just snapped," DOJ says
Brian Cole told investigators he believed that the 2020 election had been tampered with and he felt "someone needs to speak up," the DOJ alleges in court documents.
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Extended: Bondi Beach hero Ahmed al Ahmed
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, Ahmed al Ahmed described the moment he tackled one of the gunmen who opened fire during a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach, saving countless lives. He talked about his injuries, why he did it, why he would do it again, and what message he has for people after his heroic actions.
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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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Latest details on Minnesota fraud cases
The FBI is ramping up its fraud investigation in Minnesota. Federal prosecutors said earlier this month the total fraud in Minnesota's Medicaid programs could be as much as $9 billion, but Gov. Tim Walz and other state officials have disputed that figure. CBS news Minnesota reporter Jonah Kaplan has more.
Missing Texas teen believed to be in danger
Texas officials believe 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos, who was last seen leaving her home on Christmas Eve, is in imminent danger. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has more.
Second pilot dies after helicopter collision
Both pilots have died after two helicopters crashed into each other in midair Sunday in southern New Jersey. CBS News Philadelphia's Ray Strickland reports.
Trump has another call with Putin
The White House said Monday that President Trump had another call with Russia's Vladimir Putin following his Sunday meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd has more.
Trump calls for disarmament of Hamas
President Trump on Monday called for the disarmament of Hamas ahead of a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.