Scouting America to alter policies to maintain military support, Hegseth says
Some of the changes mirror Scouting America's suggestions to the Department of Justice, including discontinuing its Citizenship in Society merit badge.
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Some of the changes mirror Scouting America's suggestions to the Department of Justice, including discontinuing its Citizenship in Society merit badge.
The new Frosty flavor will be available at Wendy's locations beginning in late February.
Fans of the Girl Scout S'mores and Toast-Yay! cookies need to stock up if they want the sweet treats; the varieties are being retired this year.
Girl Scouts USA says charging steeper annual dues will avoid it having to slash programs and services.
The new treats are being resold online on sites like eBay for as much as five times their original price.
Frances Hesselbein, who was the first CEO of the Girl Scouts, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1998.
The donation, the largest the organization has ever received from an individual, comes as membership dropped in the pandemic.
The Girl Scouts say the new cookie – which will only be available online – will enhance girls' e-commerce sales and entrepreneurial skills.
Amerie Joe Garza, 10, had tried to call 911 for help when she was killed by the Robb Elementary School gunman, her stepfather said.
Record 107 million Americans traveling for the holidays; military experiments with high-tech flying machine
SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy in dramatic maiden flight; Girl Scouts lobby lawmakers to honor their founder
Between nixing their traditional cookie booths for pandemic safety reasons and a news story linking the palm oil used in their cookies to child labor, the Girl Scouts are dealing with millions of boxes of unsold cookies. The impact will be felt by local councils and troops that depend on cookie sales to fund programming, travel and camps.
Five Girl Scouts in Aurora, Colorado, proposed a law to fine drivers if they're caught smoking with a child in their car. The girls wrote the ordinance and then presented it to the mayor and city council – and they were successful. The law goes in effect on Saturday. Barry Petersen reports.
Girl Scouts crowded the Georgia Statehouse with cookies and tough attitudes, lobbying to rename a bridge after their founder.
Government shutdown looms, lawmakers scramble as the President urges to secure borders; Girl Scouts lobby to rename bridge.
A group of Girl Scouts is lobbying lawmakers in Georgia to rename a bridge in honor of the group's founder. According to one lawmaker, their tactics could get results. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann has their story.
Recently, the Girl Scouts started a conversation that reverberated this holiday season. It was about hugging and how young girls need to set physical boundaries. The organization said they did it because of the almost daily stories about sexual misconduct. Jericka Duncan reports.
Girl Scouts of the USA put out a message urging parents not to force their daughters to hug relatives and friends as the holidays approach. CBS News contributor Dr. Lisa Damour, a psychologist and author, joins CBSN to discuss.
The Boy Scouts of America isn't just for boys anymore. The organization announced plans to admit girls into the Cub Scouts starting in 2018 and to establish a new program for older girls to earn the coveted rank of Eagle Scout. Reena Ninan reports.
More than one-third of all American women today have been in Girl Scouts. Famous alums include actress Grace Kelly, astronaut Sally Ride, tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams and singer Taylor Swift. Despite its previous popularity, the 104-year-old organization has faced declining membership and struggled to recruit minority members. In this exclusive interview, CEO Anna Maria Chavez joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how the Girl Scouts plans to face these new challenges.
The girls set a goal of selling 1,000 boxes and far surpassed that. So, they set another goal for their cookie sales.
Fewer and fewer girl are choosing to become Girl Scouts. Membership has dropped by 400,000 in recent years. Kelly Parisi, chief communications executive of Girl Scouts of the USA, joins "CBS This Morning Saturday" to talk about the organization.
A Girl Scout troop in California is a few dollars lighter after crooks used fake 50-dollar bills to purchase cookies. A pen used to detect counterfeit cash did not identify the bill as fake at the time of purchase, but the girls uncovered the scam when they attempted to break the bill with a cashier. KCAL-TV's Crystal Cruz reports.
Troop 6000 is a program for girls living in the New York City shelter system – and you can buy cookies from them online.
Used in many food products, palm oil is a $65 billion global industry known for its exploitation of children overseas. An 11-year-old Tennessee Girl Scout decided to take action.
President Trump says the leaders of Lebanon and Israel have agreed to begin a 10-day ceasefire starting at 5 p.m. Eastern.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself what police described as a murder-suicide in their home in Annandale, Virginia, police said Thursday.
The criminal referrals are over a complaint from a whistleblower that helped trigger President Trump's first impeachment.
Few Republicans have been willing to distance themselves from the president as the war's end remains uncertain.
Ibogaine is used in Mexico and the Caribbean to treat depression, anxiety, addiction and brain trauma.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani spoke with "CBS Mornings" on Thursday and reflected on his first 100 days in office.
A federal agency will open a portal on April 20 that lets businesses apply for a refund for Trump tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court.
A U.S. Navy reservist accused of murder has been arrested overseas after a monthslong international manhunt, authorities said. He faces charges for allegedly killing his wife at their Virginia home.
An American Airlines pilot told Air Traffic Control at Charlotte International Airport that his plane "nearly hit" a truck speeding past on the concourse Wednesday, forcing him to slam the brakes.
A U.S. Navy reservist accused of murder has been arrested overseas after a monthslong international manhunt, authorities said. He faces charges for allegedly killing his wife at their Virginia home.
Ibogaine is used in Mexico and the Caribbean to treat depression, anxiety, addiction and brain trauma.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he and President Trump are "honest, direct about the fact that we have many disagreements," but they agree on their love for New York City.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself what police described as a murder-suicide in their home in Annandale, Virginia, police said Thursday.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani spoke with "CBS Mornings" on Thursday and reflected on his first 100 days in office.
A federal agency will open a portal on April 20 that lets businesses apply for a refund for Trump tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court.
With another round of U.S.-Iran peace talks on the horizon, investors are optimistic that the war will wind down.
The lawsuit involved dozens of states that alleged Live Nation undermined competition and drove up ticket prices.
President Trump would love to be finally rid of Fed Chair Jerome Powell. But firing him would kick up a legal firestorm and roil financial markets, experts said.
The sneaker maker is selling its footwear assets and rebranding as "NewBird AI," betting on booming demand for AI computing power.
Few Republicans have been willing to distance themselves from the president as the war's end remains uncertain.
Ibogaine is used in Mexico and the Caribbean to treat depression, anxiety, addiction and brain trauma.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he and President Trump are "honest, direct about the fact that we have many disagreements," but they agree on their love for New York City.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself what police described as a murder-suicide in their home in Annandale, Virginia, police said Thursday.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani spoke with "CBS Mornings" on Thursday and reflected on his first 100 days in office.
Ibogaine is used in Mexico and the Caribbean to treat depression, anxiety, addiction and brain trauma.
According to new CDC data, there were 3.6 million U.S. births in 2025, a 1% decline from 2024 and down 23% since 2007. The Trump administration has said it wants to reverse this trend.
The FDA meeting announcement follows repeated pledges by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to loosen regulations on peptides, which are often pitched as a quick way to build muscle, heal injuries or appear younger.
Starting next year, about 18.5 million adults will be subject to new Medicaid work rules in 42 states and Washington, D.C. Some Republican-controlled states want to triple the required work period.
Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky, 44, was arrested Monday after a two-year investigation by local, state and medical authorities.
Few Republicans have been willing to distance themselves from the president as the war's end remains uncertain.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday thatthe U.S. military can "make the transition" from the blockade to "major combat operations."
An Australian judge turned away an appeal by former U.S. Marine pilot Daniel Duggan to avoid extradition to the U.S. over allegations that he illegally trained Chinese military aviators more than a decade ago.
All House Democrats and four Republicans forced a vote on a measure to stop the Trump administration from ending temporary deportation protections for more than 300,000 people from Haiti.
President Trump says the leaders of Lebanon and Israel have agreed to begin a 10-day ceasefire starting at 5 p.m. Eastern.
Simon Helberg, known for his role as Howard in "The Big Bang Theory," talks about the new show "The Audacity." Helberg plays a developer who is creating an AI companion. He explains what drew him to the role and discusses the show's messages about humanity and technology.
Controversial influencer Clavicular said he is home from the hospital after his livestream abruptly ended on Tuesday night. CBS News' Matt Gutman reports and The Free Press' River Page has more.
A jury on Wednesday found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as an illegal monopoly over big concert venues. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the case.
Golden Globe-winning actor and comedian Ramy Youssef talks about his new comedy special, "Ramy Youssef: In Love," which tackles topics like AI and religion but through a "lens of love." He explains his inspiration and how he includes personal stories about his family and marriage.
After nearly a decade away from MMA, Ronda Rousey talks to "CBS Mornings" about her return and upcoming fight against another trailblazer, Gina Carano.
More concerns are emerging about Anthropic's new Mythos AI model. Matt Shumer, a former AI company founder and CEO, joins CBS News with more details.
U.S. officials are warning of Iranian cyberattacks on businesses and consumers. It comes as a new FBI report shows losses from cybercrime reached nearly $21 billion last year. Ash-har Quraishi shows how hackers are using artificial intelligence, and how you can protect yourself.
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.
U.S. utility companies are planning to invest $1.4 trillion over the next five years to help strengthen the nation's power grid, according to a new report released Tuesday by the nonpartisan nonprofit consumer education organization PowerLines. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more details.
Lawmakers in Maine passed a temporary ban on new, large data centers in the state this week. If Gov. Janet Mills signs the legislation, the state will become the first to ban data centers. Daniel Kool, a cost-of-living reporter for the Portland Press Herald, joins CBS News to discuss.
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
A U.S. Navy reservist accused of murder has been arrested overseas after a monthslong international manhunt, authorities said. He faces charges for allegedly killing his wife at their Virginia home.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax killed his wife and then fatally shot himself in a murder-suicide incident, police say. CBS News' Anna Scheter reports.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself what police described as a murder-suicide in their home in Annandale, Virginia, police said Thursday.
An Australian judge turned away an appeal by former U.S. Marine pilot Daniel Duggan to avoid extradition to the U.S. over allegations that he illegally trained Chinese military aviators more than a decade ago.
The men suspected of throwing homemade bombs into a crowd of New York City protesters in March pleaded not guilty to terrorism charges on Wednesday. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts returned to Earth with a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean after making a high-speed reentry through the atmosphere.
The development of the mission mascot and viral sensation Rise began over a year before Artemis II blasted off.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz continues to be a pivotal setback in the Middle East conflict. CBS News contributor H.R. McMaster breaks down the latest from the Pentagon's briefing on the matter.
More concerns are emerging about Anthropic's new Mythos AI model. Matt Shumer, a former AI company founder and CEO, joins CBS News with more details.
Investors appear to be looking beyond current fears linked to the Iran war. CBS News' Jill Schlesinger reports.
Zohran Mamdani is 100 days into his term as New York City's mayor. He joined "CBS Mornings" with more details on the status of his campaign promises for universal childcare and free buses. Mamdani also gave more details about his working relationship with President Trump.
Pentagon officials held a briefing on U.S. operations at the Strait of Hormuz while the U.S.-Iran ceasefire holds. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Olivia Rinaldi report.