Trump backs GOP challenger to Georgia secretary of state
Hice announced Monday he would challenge Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, also a Republican.
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After searching personal devices, investigators have found evidence that suggests the death of a child who was left in a parked car for hours was no accident
After searching personal devices, investigators have found evidence that suggests the death of a child who was left in a parked car for hours was no accident. Mark Strassman reports.
Shooting victims' loved ones struggle to cope: "I cannot accept it"
Loved ones of the eight who were killed say their relatives were trying to support their families when they died.
A Georgia father is in jail being held without bond after leaving his 22-month-old son in a car for seven hours on a day where temperatures soared into the 90s
A Georgia father is in jail being held without bond after leaving his 22-month-old son in a car for seven hours on a day where temperatures soared into the 90s. Mark Strassmann reports.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., says it's difficult to corroborate Bergdahl's account of his captivity, but that's not to say reports of torture and escape attempts aren't true
Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., says it's difficult to corroborate Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl's account of his captivity under the Taliban, but that's not to say reports of torture and escape attempts aren't true.
Investigators in North Georgia are trying to determine why a man showed up for a court hearing with his car packed with guns, ammunition and explosives
Investigators in North Georgia are trying to determine why a man showed up for a court hearing with his car packed with guns, ammunition and explosives. He started shooting the moment he arrived. Mark Strassmann reports.
This week’s moment in nature takes us among the red rocks of "Georgia O’Keeffe Country" in New Mexico
This week's moment in nature takes us among the red rocks of "Georgia O'Keeffe Country" in New Mexico.
Asian Americans on edge after Atlanta attacks
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met with Asian American leaders in Atlanta on Friday to condemn recent attacks. Mr. Biden said Asian Americans have been unfairly scapegoated during the coronavirus pandemic. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang spoke to some Asian Americans who have been the victims of some of the thousands of incidents of violence and harassment.
Police in Georgia still don't know why a man opened fire on co-workers
Police in Georgia still don't know why a man opened fire on co-workers at a FedEx warehouse outside Atlanta. Norah O'Donnell reports.
A FedEx employee opened fire at a facility 30 miles outside Atlanta, shooting six coworkers before killing himself
A FedEx employee opened fire at a facility 30 miles outside Atlanta, shooting six coworkers before killing himself. A witness says the gunman had bullets strapped to his chest, and investigators discovered he was carrying explosives, though he did not detonate them. Mark Strassmann reports.
CBS News' Adriana Diaz reports from Atlanta
A workplace shooting at a FedEx warehouse in Kennesaw, Georgia, has sent at least six people to the hospital. Nobody was killed, but three people are in critical condition. CBS News' Adriana Diaz reports from Atlanta.
Biden and Harris meet with Georgia community leaders
President Biden and Vice President Harris traveled to Atlanta on Friday to meet with leaders of the state's Asian American Pacific Islander community. This follows the deadly shooting of eight people at spas in the Atlanta area. Six of the victims were women of Asian descent. Sabrina Singh, deputy press secretary for Vice President Harris, discusses the administration's response to the rise in violence against the community.
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal signed new legislation Wednesday that will allow people to carry firearms into buildings like libraries and recreational centers
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal signed new legislation Wednesday that will allow people to carry firearms into buildings like libraries and recreational centers. Guns will also be allowed in bars and houses of worship with permission from property owners. CBS News correspondent Anna Werner reports from Atlanta.
Biden meets with Asian American leaders in Atlanta
Biden and Vice President Harris met with Asian American leaders after the Atlanta-area shootings this week.
Congresswoman talks rise in anti-Asian crime
Protesters are demanding the government take action after the Georgia spa shootings and the spike in hate crimes against Asian Americans. Representative Judy Chu, a Democrat from California and chairwoman of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the action she'd like to see.
A horse-drawn carriage raced out of control Monday in Savannah, Ga.
A horse-drawn carriage raced out of control Monday in Savannah, Ga. The horse was startled by something and ran through the streets, crashing into several cars. Norah O'Donnell reports.
In the 78-year history of the Masters Tournament, only 17 golfers have won the green jacket more than once
In the 78-year history of the Masters Tournament, only 17 golfers have won the green jacket more than once. Bubba Watson is the newest member of that elite club and talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about his recent victory and what it means to him.
GOP pushing new laws limiting voter rights across the country
This week, Georgia Republican lawmakers are pushing for a new bill restricting voter rights, but they are not alone. At least 250 new laws have been proposed across the country to limit mail, early in-person and Election Day voting. The Washington Post staff writer Kate Rabinowitz joins CBSN to discuss how these laws will affect voters and why politicians are pushing them.
Lawmakers respond to attacks on Asian Americans
The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the rise in violence against Asian Americans during the pandemic, and President Biden and Vice President Harris will be meeting with Asian American community leaders in Atlanta today. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jang joins "CBSN AM" with more.
New video, details in Georgia spa shootings
Newly obtained surveillance video shows the suspect in multiple spa shootings in Georgia moments before the rampage that left eight people dead, including six Asian women. Mark Strassmann reports.
A Georgia guns rights bill will expand the right to carry a gun into a church, bar or airport if approved
A Georgia guns rights bill will expand the right to carry a gun into a church, bar or airport if approved. House bill 60 passed in the house and senate add sits on Governor Nathan Deal's desk to be signed into law.
President Obama says it would be "unrealistic" to expect Ukraine or Georgia to join NATO any time soon, despite Russian fears to the contrary.
President Obama says it would be "unrealistic" to expect Ukraine or Georgia to join NATO any time soon, despite Russian fears to the contrary
School system helps CDC understand coronavirus spread
John Dickerson reports on the project at Marietta City Schools, Sunday on 60 Minutes.
School system helps CDC understand coronavirus spread
John Dickerson reports on the project at Marietta City Schools, Sunday on 60 Minutes.
Biden postpones political event in Georgia after Atlanta shootings
President Biden and Vice President Harris will meet with Asian American leaders during their trip to Atlanta tomorrow.
Trump says Hamas must disarm very soon or "there will be hell to pay"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
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.
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.
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.
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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Victim in Christmas shooting in Southfield never called 911, police say
Police investigating the Christmas Day deaths of two people at an apartment complex say neither the victim nor her friend ever called 911, despite a history of domestic violence in the victim's relationship.
These 9 states are cutting income taxes in 2026. See where.
Income tax cuts are taking effect in multiple U.S. states on Jan. 1, 2026, a new analysis says.
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.
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Beyoncé is now a billionaire, according to Forbes
The Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
These 9 states are cutting income taxes in 2026. See where.
Income tax cuts are taking effect in multiple U.S. states on Jan. 1, 2026, a new analysis says.
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.
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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.
Trump says Hamas must disarm very soon or "there will be hell to pay"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
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.
Trump says Hamas must disarm very soon or "there will be hell to pay"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
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 killed two other people, Matchroom Boxing said.
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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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Beyoncé is now a billionaire, according to Forbes
The Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
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.
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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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Victim in Christmas shooting in Southfield never called 911, police say
Police investigating the Christmas Day deaths of two people at an apartment complex say neither the victim nor her friend ever called 911, despite a history of domestic violence in the victim's relationship.
DOJ: D.C. pipe bomb suspect confessed
The Virginia man accused of placing pipe bombs outside the DNC and RNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riots has confessed, according to a new court filing. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
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.
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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DOJ: D.C. pipe bomb suspect confessed
The Virginia man accused of placing pipe bombs outside the DNC and RNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riots has confessed, according to a new court filing. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Trump again floats firing Fed Chair Powell
At a news conference on Monday, President Trump again stated his desire to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whose term expires in May. While some contenders to replace him have been floated, the president has made clear he wants whoever the next head of the central bank is to continue cutting interest rates. Business reporter Erin Delmore joins with analysis.
Trump warns Hamas to disarm
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to reporters on Monday after meeting to discuss the next phase of the Gaza peace plan. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports. Then, Mona Yacoubian, director of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins with analysis.
National Guard deploying to New Orleans
Hundreds of National Guard troops will arrive in New Orleans this week as the city marks one year since the deadly terror attack on Bourbon Street. CBS News national reporter Kati Weis has the latest.
Trump, Netanyahu take questions after meeting
President Trump spoke alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday after the two leaders met in Florida to discuss the Gaza peace plan. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins with more.