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Bill Whitaker reports on the German prison system which emphasizes rehabilitation rather than punishment and that allows convicts an astonishing amount of freedom. Watch Whitaker's report on Sunday, April 3 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
No European country opened their borders to refugees fleeing the Middle East quite like Germany. But after more than a million migrants settled there, the attitude has started to change. Charlie D'Agata reports.
The early 20th century painter Ernst Kirchner was a pioneer of Expressionism, yet he and his creations aren't as widely-known as his contemporaries. His daring depictions of prostitutes and the street life of Berlin and Dresden in the early 1900s changed the course of modern art, yet his persecution at the hands of the Nazis heralded tragedy. Margaret Brennan reports.
Among the five Americans released in the U.S.-Iran prisoner swap, reporter Jason Rezaian, former Marine Amir Hekmati and Pastor Saeed Abedini are being treated at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany. It's not only a place where they are getting assessed medically, but it's also where they can ease back into the rhythms and relationships of normal life. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Two of the five Americans who were freed from Iran over the weekend were reunited with their families on Monday in Germany; for many, Martin Luther King Day is a day of public service
Two of the five Americans who were freed from Iran over the weekend were reunited with their families on Monday in Germany. Elizabeth Palmer has more on the emotional reunions.
Ali Rezaian, brother of Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian who was one of the five Americans released Sunday in a prisoner swap with Iran, joins "CBS This Morning" from Landstuhl, Germany, to discuss how his brother is doing.
Americans were released by Iran on Sunday night and landed in Germany; at a centuries-old monastery in Italy, American monks are making heavenly harmonies as they tap into history.
Americans were released by Iran on Sunday night and landed in Germany. President Obama said that the exchange with Iran was a victory for American diplomacy. Elizabeth Palmer has more.
A German man died after blowing up a condom vending machine in an apparent robbery attempt. CBSN's Contessa Brewer has the details.
CBS News senior foreign correspondent Liz Palmer reports from London on the global impacts of the coronavirus.
Five people have been arrested in Germany on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead in a hotel room. The prosecutor on the case says the suspects were apparently trying to "expel a demon" from the woman. "48 Hours" Crimesider's Graham Kates joins CBSN to explain.
Amnon Weinstein's father had escaped Europe before World War II; his family was not as lucky. Weinstein has honored the memories of those who perished in the Holocaust by restoring dozens of string instruments that were played by Jewish prisoners in Nazi concentration camps. The instruments were recently played in a special concert by the Cleveland Orchestra. Serena Altschul has the remarkable story of the "Violins of Hope."
A soccer match between Germany and Netherlands has been called off in Hannover, Germany, due to security concerns. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Eyewitness Steven Sanchez describes the scene as deadly explosions went off at a packed stadium outside Paris during a soccer game between France and Germany.
Hundreds of thousands of people fleeing the Middle East go to Germany, which has welcomed them. But with thousands coming daily, how many can Germany really handle? Anderson Cooper reports.
Hundreds of thousands of people fleeing the Middle East go to Germany, which has welcomed them. But with thousands coming daily, how many can Germany really handle? Anderson Cooper reports on Sunday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump asks "Face the Nation" host John Dickerson why the U.S. always has to be the "policeman of the world," suggesting Germany and other European countries should lead the pushback against Russian aggression in Ukraine.
A new CBS poll out today shows both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump leading their respective parties in the polls; the first games of the four-team National Women's Hockey League started Sunday as the New York Riveters took on the Connecticut Whale in front of a sold-out crowd
Following yesterday's attack, Turkey has appointed a panel to investigate the suicide bombing that killed nearly 100 people. The attack that happened during a peace rally follows an upsurge in violence between the Turkish government and militant from Turkey's Kurdish minority. CBS News correspondent Holly Williams reports.
An estimated 11 trillion gallons of water has destroyed parts of the Palmetto state; actress Ali Stroker is making a special debut in a revival of "Spring Awakening" on Broadway
The largest refugee crisis in Europe since World War II is continuing as Germany struggles to deal with the influx of Syrian refugees. Charlie D'Agata reports from Berlin on refugees in their new home.
The Frankfurt Auto Show gave automotive enthusiasts a glimpse of the future. CNET editor-at-large Tim Stevens joins CBSN with a look at the show.
Thousands of refugees remain in limbo along the roads and borders of Europe this weekend. Correspondent Charlie D'Agata, who has spent the past few weeks covering the refugee crisis, reports from London about the geography of human suffering.
12 people are dead, including nine children, after a massive flash flood swept through towns on the Arizona-Utah border; an illegal contingent of Americans who fought in the Battle of Britain are honored in the anniversary fly-past
President Trump says the U.S. is not engaged in any talks with Iran as the two countries remain locked in a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz after almost six months of war.
Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican primary for governor and former Rep. David Jolly won the Democratic primary, The Associated Press projects.
President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.
GOP Sen. Ashley Moody and Democratic State Rep. Angie Nixon will face off in November after winning their primaries for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, the Associated Press projects.
President Trump ordered the exercises be scaled back, citing what he said was a good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korea's refusal to join the U.S. war against Iran.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
The 35-year-old executive assistant to the president is a quiet but loyal force at President Trump's side.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
The Trump administration has been quietly deporting migrants from Mexico to Central America, despite the Mexican government's willingness to accept the return of all its citizens.
GOP Sen. Ashley Moody and Democratic State Rep. Angie Nixon will face off in November after winning their primaries for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, the Associated Press projects.
Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican primary for governor and former Rep. David Jolly won the Democratic primary, The Associated Press projects.
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
The USDA's own inspector general has repeatedly raised concerns about federal oversight of dog breeders.
Tupac Shakur's cousin said the autopsy photos made him feel "very angry, to say the least."
When inflation rises faster than workers' wages, it feels like they're getting a pay cut. Companies, meanwhile, benefit.
More than 7.2 million checks have been mailed so far, with millions more expected to go out this week, according to State Farm.
Companies that stood by their diversity efforts faced no detectable impact from investors or shoppers, researchers found.
The lawsuit accuses the social media giant of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that addict children to its platforms.
Five flavors of Outshine Fruit Bars sold nationwide were recalled because they may include glass, Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream said.
President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.
President Trump ordered the exercises be scaled back, citing what he said was a good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korea's refusal to join the U.S. war against Iran.
The Trump-backed incumbent has struggled to raise money for his reelection bid as the House Ethics Committee investigates numerous allegations against him.
GOP Sen. Ashley Moody and Democratic State Rep. Angie Nixon will face off in November after winning their primaries for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, the Associated Press projects.
Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican primary for governor and former Rep. David Jolly won the Democratic primary, The Associated Press projects.
In this interview from 2024, former pitching ace Tommy John talked with correspondent Faith Salie about the injury to his pitching arm he suffered in 1974, and about the innovative procedure (which came to be known as "Tommy John surgery") that rescued his career – and would prolong the careers of many more professional and amateur athletes since. [John died on Aug. 15, 2026 at age 83.]
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates have declined again, with exemptions reaching a record high for the 2025-2026 school year
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
Candice Davis' first pregnancy was going smoothly until she began feeling some nausea and pain one afternoon.
Some seriously ill patients improve on hospice. About 1 in 16 patients enrolled in hospice care lose eligibility as a result. Here's how to get appropriate care.
President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.
President Trump ordered the exercises be scaled back, citing what he said was a good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korea's refusal to join the U.S. war against Iran.
The Trump administration has been quietly deporting migrants from Mexico to Central America, despite the Mexican government's willingness to accept the return of all its citizens.
Ukraine targets Moscow with a huge wave of drones as Russia warns the U.K. will pay a price for supplying Kyiv with long-range weapons.
The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold spent four days without power last month after a problem with its engineering, according to a spokesperson for the Navy's 7th Fleet.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
"CBS Mornings" revealed the nominees for three categories at this year's VMAs, including artist of the year.
Amazon Books editorial director Sarah Gelman joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss some of her favorite books coming to the big screen this year.
OpenAI has launched a chatbot marketed for teens that the company says will provide stronger protections as concerns over AI safety increase. Axios Chief Technology Correspondent Ina Fried joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
The lawsuit accuses the social media giant of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that addict children to its platforms.
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.
Artificial intelligence and the data centers powering the technology have become a flashpoint ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Shira Ovide, a technology reporter for The Wall Street Journal, has more.
Popular American chat app Discord says it suspended livestreams in line with a Brazilian government order, amid fierce criticism over a 13-year-old girl's death.
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse.
Meta is standing trial over claims that it intentionally designed its products to be addictive and therefore harmful to children. Lance Ulanoff, editor-at-large at TechRadar, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Lindsay Clancy's former mother-in-law, Susan Clancy, took the stand Tuesday to offer testimony as Lindsay Clancy stands on trial for the killings of her three children. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Philadelphia police are searching for a man in a horror mask resembling Chucky the doll who has been terrorizing locals. Lilia Luciano has more.
The alleged killer in the case of Jared Bridegan, a former Microsoft manager who prosecutors say was the victim of a murder for hire arranged by his ex-wife and her husband, is now on trial. Jason Allen has more.
A 24-year-old at Penn State University, described as the largest cocaine dealer on campus, has been arrested and charged. Meg Oliver has more.
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
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.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
A lawyer attracted unwanted attention outside Boston Federal Court following Lawrence, Massachusetts, Mayor Brian DePeña's arraignment last Friday. The mayor's attorney rear-ended a parked vehicle while attempting to leave the area and remarked that he would bring bodyguards with him next time. Prosecutors allege DePeña improperly used more than $1.5 million in COVID small-business loans.
A CBS News analysis finds crime in Washington, D.C., dropped to its lowest level since at least 2010 in the 12 months after President Trump declared a federal emergency and deployed the National Guard into the city. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Oil prices on Tuesday reached their highest level since July as the war in Iran drags on without an end in site. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.
The head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division announced Monday that she's planning to deploy 1,000 federal monitors to polling places throughout the U.S. for the midterm elections. Jen Fifield, reporter for ProPublica, joins CBS News to discuss.
Meta is standing trial over claims that it intentionally designed its products to be addictive and therefore harmful to children. Lance Ulanoff, editor-at-large at TechRadar, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.