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A recent article published by The Atlantic argues that the U.S. has been so saturated with cynicism that it's threatening some of the country's most basic institutions, including politics and science. The piece, titled "American Cynicism Has Reached a Breaking Point," delves into how the U.S. got here and whether American culture can meet the moment and rise above the rancor. The Atlantic's Megan Garber, who wrote the article, joins CBSN to discuss.
Texas' Republican Governor Greg Abbott has rejected a proposal from the Biden administration that would reimburse local officials for offering coronavirus testing and shelter to migrants as they await their immigration hearings. Brownsville Mayor Trey Mendez joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the potential benefits of federal assistance and why he says it's time for Governor Abbott to "stop playing politics."
"Please hear me clearly: At this level of cases, with variants spreading, we stand to completely lose the hard-earned ground we have gained," CDC Director Rochelle Walensky told reporters on Monday.
Texas is rolling back all COVID-19 restrictions, including ending a mask mandate and allowing businesses to fully reopen. Public health officials are warning it's too soon for such rollbacks. Janet Shamlian has the latest.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott says there will be a moratorium on power disconnects as residents recoup from a deadly winter storm that crippled the state's infrastructure.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott gave an update Sunday to address how the state is dealing with the ongoing crises of skyrocketing energy bills, food shortages and lack of access to water after deadly winter weather crippled the state's infrastructure. Watch Abbott's press conference.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Friday placed blame for the state's widespread power outages on the grid operator, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). Abbott's press conference comes as the state continues to suffer from the aftermath of a winter storm that knocked out power for millions and caused a widespread water crisis. Watch part of Abbott's remarks here.
Millions of Texans were under boil water notices Friday, and in many homes, taps were dry.
As millions of Texas residents suffer in the miserable conditions, questions remain about who is responsible for leaving the state so vulnerable. Omar Villafranca offers a reality check on why this is happening.
Millions are without power as a large swath of the state is under yet another winter storm warning.
Conservative politicians are blaming renewable energy for Texas' catastrophic power failures. The state's electric grid operator and independent experts say otherwise.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Wednesday detailed his plans to restore power to millions of residents amid a brutal and deadly winter storm. Watch a portion of his remarks.
After 14-year-old Emilian Sosa sent a letter asking for access to a last-ditch COVID-19 treatment for his severely ill mother, Texas Governor Greg Abbott tweeted Wednesday that the equipment had been located. Sosa's mother is expected to be transported to the new hospital shortly. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Texas' attorney general says he'll challenge the order in court.
The order would drastically limit the number of drop off sites in the state's largest counties.
"In less than three weeks we've spiked from 259 to 786 COVID-related hospitalizations — a 300% increase," said El Paso's public health director.
The request comes as COVID-19 cases have been surging throughout Texas and the country.
Governor Greg Abbott said that counties could only have one site where voters may hand-deliver mail ballots.
Civil rights and voting rights groups sued Abbott over the order last week.
Progressive groups in Texas are suing to block a last-minute order from Governor Greg Abbott that limits the number of drop-off locations for absentee ballots. Under the order, the state can have no more than one ballot-drop off location per county. Politico's Texas correspondent Renuka Rayasam joins CBSN "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano with more on the legal battle, as well as details on the state's changing electorate.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott reduced mail in ballot drop off sites to one per county.
The CDC and other health officials are under fire for changing guidelines for coronavirus testing and who should be getting them in the first place. Manny Bojorquez reports.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott joined "CBS This Morning" to discuss Hurricane Laura as it hit the Texas coast. Plus, the complications of weathering a hurricane during a pandemic.
Abbott cautiously expressed optimism that no deaths had yet been reported from the hurricane in his state.
Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura are expected to make landfall this week amid the coronavirus pandemic.
President Trump warned he could order new strikes if Iran's leaders "don't behave." The U.S. and Iran signed the memo of understanding remotely, a White House official said.
Jamie McDonald, a partner at the firm Sullivan & Cromwell, is President Trump's choice to helm one of the nation's most prestigious federal prosecutors' offices.
The Senate canceled Jay Clayton's confirmation hearing on Wednesday after President Trump's move to delay the installation of the new intelligence chief.
The Obama-era Iran deal was packed with technical details and specific requirements limiting, but not shutting down, Iran's nuclear program. President Trump's new agreement is more of a framework, and it's not final yet.
The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House, owner James Dolan said Wednesday, marking a first for an NBA Finals winner during President Trump's time in office.
Jackson Lahmeyer had been backed by President Trump, although the president dropped his endorsement shortly before Lahmeyer dropped out.
The agreement, as read by senior U.S. officials, allows Iran to immediately begin exporting oil and petroleum products.
Confirmed tornadoes were reported in Illinois and Iowa Wednesday as severe weather brought the risk of thunderstorms and prompted a flurry of tornado warnings for a large swath of the Midwest.
Ukraine intelligence indicates the country's stepped up drone strikes are forcing Russia to burn through interceptor missiles, possibly faster than it can build new ones.
Confirmed tornadoes were reported in Illinois and Iowa Wednesday as severe weather brought the risk of thunderstorms and prompted a flurry of tornado warnings for a large swath of the Midwest.
The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House, owner James Dolan said Wednesday, marking a first for an NBA Finals winner during President Trump's time in office.
Jamie McDonald, a partner at the firm Sullivan & Cromwell, is President Trump's choice to helm one of the nation's most prestigious federal prosecutors' offices.
Jackson Lahmeyer had been backed by President Trump, although the president dropped his endorsement shortly before Lahmeyer dropped out.
U.S. inflation is expected to remain elevated through the end of the year, Fed officials say in their latest forecast.
U.S. inflation is expected to remain elevated through the end of the year, Fed officials say in their latest forecast.
Social Security checks could see a 22% cut in 2032 unless Congress takes steps to shore up the program. Here are 5 ideas for fixing it.
AI is slashing the cost of starting and running a business. "Everything has decreased in cost and increased in speed," one entrepreneur said.
New Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is stepping in at a critical juncture for the U.S. economy, with inflation at its highest level in more than three years.
The sale will split ownership of the pizza chain between a U.S.-based private equity firm and a Chinese restaurant company.
The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House, owner James Dolan said Wednesday, marking a first for an NBA Finals winner during President Trump's time in office.
The Obama-era Iran deal was packed with technical details and specific requirements limiting, but not shutting down, Iran's nuclear program. President Trump's new agreement is more of a framework, and it's not final yet.
Jamie McDonald, a partner at the firm Sullivan & Cromwell, is President Trump's choice to helm one of the nation's most prestigious federal prosecutors' offices.
Jackson Lahmeyer had been backed by President Trump, although the president dropped his endorsement shortly before Lahmeyer dropped out.
The agreement, as read by senior U.S. officials, allows Iran to immediately begin exporting oil and petroleum products.
A WHO official tells CBS News Ebola is still spreading in Congo after a month, as experts race to contain the outbreak in Central Africa.
Dr. Peter Stafford, his wife, Rebekah Stafford, and their four children all arrived safely on Monday, according to Serge, a Pennsylvania-based Christian missions organization.
After congressional Republicans let expanded subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans expire at the end of last year, some families have decided the price is too great of a financial burden and canceled their coverage.
The affected formula was sold at Target and at Nara.com, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The lack of obesity in Japan; Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance; former child star Bill Mumy; the past and future of the Houston Astrodome; a time capsule for America's 500th birthday; and soccer art made with gum wrappers.
Efforts to stop Central Africa's deadly Ebola outbreak face widespread mistrust and porous borders in a war zone.
The Obama-era Iran deal was packed with technical details and specific requirements limiting, but not shutting down, Iran's nuclear program. President Trump's new agreement is more of a framework, and it's not final yet.
The agreement, as read by senior U.S. officials, allows Iran to immediately begin exporting oil and petroleum products.
Ukraine intelligence indicates the country's stepped up drone strikes are forcing Russia to burn through interceptor missiles, possibly faster than it can build new ones.
Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."
CBS will host a primetime special celebrating America's 250th birthday on Saturday, July 4, with exclusive performances and the largest fireworks show in history.
"CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil and "Entertainment Tonight" co-host Nischelle Turner will host "The Great American Block Party 250," a primetime special on July 4 celebrating America's 250th birthday from Washington, D.C.
Durand Bernarr talks about collaborations in his music, why his new album's title is a tribute to his father and his music journey since his viral Grammy speech earlier this year.
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
Chris Stapleton and The Smashing Pumpkins are set to headline America250's "America's Block Party Concert," with Queen Latifah set to host. Rosie Rios, the chair of America250, joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
Six months after Australia implemented the world's first-ever social media ban for kids under 16, South Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the changes he's seen among teens.
Anthropic pulled access to its newly released AI models, Mythos 5 and Fable 5, after the U.S. government restricted who could use them. David Katzmaier, CNET editor-in-chief, joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
AI is slashing the cost of starting and running a business. "Everything has decreased in cost and increased in speed," one entrepreneur said.
The deal comes just days after SpaceX went public in the largest IPO in history, raising $75 billion to help fund its expansion.
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.
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
The Long Island architect who lived a secret life as the Gilgo Beach serial killer was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Wednesday. Former Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison, who formed the task force that ultimately led to Rex Heuermann's arrest, joins with analysis.
In a Long Island courtroom Wednesday, Rex Heuermann received three life sentences for choking and dismembering eight women, most of them in his basement, over the course of more than 15 years. The 62-year-old addressed the court before he was sent away. Tom Hanson reports.
A judge on Wednesday sentenced Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann to life in prison without parole. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan was in the courtroom and joins with details.
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without parole Wednesday after pleading guilty to a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings. Heuermann spoke at the hearing where the sentence was handed down. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Rex Huermann, the man who pleaded guilty to a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
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.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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.
Six months after Australia implemented the world's first-ever social media ban for kids under 16, South Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the changes he's seen among teens.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his wife are the latest White House adversaries to claim they are now under investigation by the Justice Department. The DOJ has not commented on Newsom's claim. The alleged investigation has raised questions about the powers of a federal grand jury. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks it all down.
A White House official tells CBS News that President Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian remotely signed a memorandum of understanding to end the Iran war. Eric Lob, associate professor of politics and international relations at Florida International University, joins with analysis.
The Long Island architect who lived a secret life as the Gilgo Beach serial killer was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Wednesday. Former Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison, who formed the task force that ultimately led to Rex Heuermann's arrest, joins with analysis.
Millions of Americans along the Gulf Coast are bracing for more torrential rain from Tropical Storm Arthur that could lead to life-threatening flash flooding. Parts of the Midwest are under a tornado watch and could also experience flooding. CBS News national weather correspondent Rob Maricano has the latest from Illinois.