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.
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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.
Trump backs GOP challenger to Georgia secretary of state
Hice announced Monday he would challenge Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, also a Republican.
Nancy Guthrie ransom note, believed to be from abductor, said she died, sources say
Authorities believe two ransom notes addressed to Nancy Guthrie's family — including a note that said she had died — were likely sent by the person or group of people who abducted her.
Senate passes landmark housing affordability bill after bipartisan breakthrough
The Senate passed a bill aimed at lowering housing costs on Monday after a major breakthrough and rare bipartisan consensus.
Trump says proof that vandals cut Reflecting Pool will be provided in court
President Trump has insisted that vandals, rather than questionable craftsmanship, are responsible for the enduring problems following the Reflecting Pool's $14.7 million sealant job.
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Iran to let nuclear inspections resume as talks continue, Vance says
Vance says Iran agreed to let international nuclear inspectors back into the country during a "very, very good" first day of negotiations with the U.S.
Judge blocks Trump administration's database of Americans' personal info
U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan said the administration violated the law when it created a centralized database of Americans' personal records.
2 killed, including police officer, in shooting in Montreal
The suspect was shot and killed "right away," according to police, and there was no immediate word on a possible motive.
Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction in disappearance of Etan Patz
Etan Patz walked out of his New York City home headed for a school bus stop in May of 1979. He never made it to school and has never been found.
"Alligator Alcatraz" shutting down permanently, sources tell CBS News Miami
Closing Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" has been the subject of speculation for the past two months.
Who is Andy Burnham, the man likely to be Britain's next prime minister?
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is resigning, and the man widely expected to replace him is a fellow Labour Party lawmaker known as the "King of the North."
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Trump says proof that vandals cut Reflecting Pool will be provided in court
President Trump has insisted that vandals, rather than questionable craftsmanship, are responsible for the enduring problems following the Reflecting Pool's $14.7 million sealant job.
Senate passes landmark housing affordability bill after bipartisan breakthrough
The Senate passed a bill aimed at lowering housing costs on Monday after a major breakthrough and rare bipartisan consensus.
Nancy Guthrie ransom note, believed to be from abductor, said she died, sources say
Authorities believe two ransom notes addressed to Nancy Guthrie's family — including a note that said she had died — were likely sent by the person or group of people who abducted her.
Bipartisan housing bill aims to boost homeownership. Could it work?
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which has rare bipartisan support, would make it harder for major investors to hoard homes.
Coke and Pepsi rolling out QR codes linked to ingredient information
The QR codes will take soda drinkers to a website listing more than 140 beverage ingredients and their nutritional content.
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Senate passes landmark housing affordability bill after bipartisan breakthrough
The Senate passed a bill aimed at lowering housing costs on Monday after a major breakthrough and rare bipartisan consensus.
Bipartisan housing bill aims to boost homeownership. Could it work?
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which has rare bipartisan support, would make it harder for major investors to hoard homes.
Coke and Pepsi rolling out QR codes linked to ingredient information
The QR codes will take soda drinkers to a website listing more than 140 beverage ingredients and their nutritional content.
Polymarket launches probe after report alleges deceptive marketing
A Wall Street Journal investigation found that the prediction market paid content creators to produce videos of fake trades purporting to show big financial gains.
How growing inequality is worsening Social Security's financial crunch
Faster income growth for top U.S. earners has eroded Social Security's tax base, fueling calls to raise or eliminate the payroll tax cap.
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Trump says proof that vandals cut Reflecting Pool will be provided in court
President Trump has insisted that vandals, rather than questionable craftsmanship, are responsible for the enduring problems following the Reflecting Pool's $14.7 million sealant job.
Senate passes landmark housing affordability bill after bipartisan breakthrough
The Senate passed a bill aimed at lowering housing costs on Monday after a major breakthrough and rare bipartisan consensus.
Bipartisan housing bill aims to boost homeownership. Could it work?
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which has rare bipartisan support, would make it harder for major investors to hoard homes.
Judge blocks Trump administration's database of Americans' personal info
U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan said the administration violated the law when it created a centralized database of Americans' personal records.
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Trump expected to meet with defense contractors Wednesday amid Iran peace talks
The Trump administration has been ratcheting up pressure on defense contractors to prioritize production and American manufacturing capabilities over shareholder payouts.
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Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
Affordable healthcare emerges as a voter priority in purple Nevada
The Trump administration's cuts to Medicaid and SNAP may complicate Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo's reelection chances.
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.
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2 killed, including police officer, in shooting in Montreal
The suspect was shot and killed "right away," according to police, and there was no immediate word on a possible motive.
Who is Andy Burnham, the man likely to be Britain's next prime minister?
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is resigning, and the man widely expected to replace him is a fellow Labour Party lawmaker known as the "King of the North."
Protests sparked by Kushner-backed resort plans gain steam in Albania
Plans backed by investors including Jared Kushner for a luxury resort in Albania drew protests that have grown into an anti-corruption movement.
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
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Iran to let nuclear inspections resume as talks continue, Vance says
Vance says Iran agreed to let international nuclear inspectors back into the country during a "very, very good" first day of negotiations with the U.S.
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Remembering the legacy of Clive Davis
Clive Davis, the legendary music mogul who shaped the careers of several superstars, died Monday at 94. Carter Evans looks back on his life.
Clive Davis collaborator remembers music mogul
After decades of building some of America's greatest hits, legendary music executive Clive Davis died Monday at 94. Narada Michael Walden, a singer-songwriter and record producer who worked closely with Davis, joins CBS News to reflect on the music mogul's legacy.
Clive Davis dies at 94
Legendary music executive Clive Davis, who helped shape the careers of generations of artists including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston, has died at 94. Jim Aswad, executive editor for Variety, joins CBS News to discuss Davis' life.
Clive Davis, legendary music executive, dies at age 94
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
"Supergirl" director Craig Gillespie
"Supergirl" director Craig Gillespie joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss his adaptation of the film, which stars Milly Alcock and Jason Momoa, and premieres Friday.
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Use of AI, deepfakes growing in U.S. elections
Artificial intelligence-generated images, videos and deepfakes are becoming more common in political advertising to attack opponents or influence Americans' opinions. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins to discuss.
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.
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.
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.
Where to get the latest CBS Mornings Deals
On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, we show you items that will help improve your everyday lifestyle. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.
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Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
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.
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Nancy Guthrie ransom note, believed to be from abductor, said she died, sources say
Authorities believe two ransom notes addressed to Nancy Guthrie's family — including a note that said she had died — were likely sent by the person or group of people who abducted her.
2 killed, including police officer, in shooting in Montreal
The suspect was shot and killed "right away," according to police, and there was no immediate word on a possible motive.
Officials: 2 killed in Montreal shooting
Authorities say at least two people, including a police officer, were killed during a shooting in a Montreal, Canada, neighborhood on Monday. Police say the suspect was also killed. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Etan Patz murder conviction reinstated
The Supreme Court on Monday reinstated a murder conviction against Pedro Hernandez in the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Latest on Charlie Kirk case
A Utah judge in the Charlie Kirk case is set to rule on potential sanctions against prosecutors over comments allegedly made to the media. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
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Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
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.
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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.
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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
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Messi breaks World Cup goals record
Lionel Messi made history Monday as he scored the 17th and 18th goals of his World Cup career, a new record. Lilia Luciano reports.
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Alan Greenspan was one of the longest-serving Federal Reserve chairs in U.S. history, steering the organization for 18 years under four presidents. Lesley Stahl spoke with Greenspan in 2007, more than a year after he retired. The former Fed chair died today at the age of 100.
Children's book goes viral on TikTok
More than 40 years ago, a group of English professors at the University of Colorado wrote a children's book called "The Weighty Word Book." After a recent viral video post, the book sold more in a week than it had in nearly two decades. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
Remembering the legacy of Clive Davis
Clive Davis, the legendary music mogul who shaped the careers of several superstars, died Monday at 94. Carter Evans looks back on his life.
Where things stand with the Iran war
Vice President JD Vance said Monday he felt great about the progress made in more than 18 hours of Iran talks. Ed O'Keefe reports on the current state of the war.