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First, a report on how GRAS fuels the rise of ultraprocessed foods. Then, the miracle babies of the Mauthausen camp.
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First, a report on how GRAS fuels the rise of ultraprocessed foods. Then, the miracle babies of the Mauthausen camp.
At 22, Army medic LeRoy "Pete" Petersohn helped liberate the Nazi concentration camp Mauthausen and documented its horrors in a letter home, testimony his son says Petersohn felt compelled to record for history.
Pregnancy was a death sentence at Auschwitz. But three Jewish women sent there managed to conceal their pregnancies and give birth to some of the Holocaust's youngest survivors, now 80 years old.
Eva Clarke, Hana Berger-Moran, and Mark Olsky are survivors born to survivors. During the Holocaust, their mothers were young Jewish women sent to concentration camps when they were newly pregnant.
Eva Clarke, Hana Berger-Moran, and Mark Olsky are survivors born to survivors. During the Holocaust, their mothers were young Jewish women sent to concentration camps when they were newly pregnant.
At 22, Army medic LeRoy "Pete" Petersohn helped liberate the Nazi concentration camp Mauthausen and documented its horrors in a letter home, testimony his son says Petersohn felt compelled to record for history.
Holocaust memorial officials and historians say a proliferation of "entirely fabricated" digital content is distorting the Nazi's wartime horrors.
Those who risked their own lives to save Jews during the Holocaust have been called the Righteous Among the Nations. One such rescuer, an American, was Varian Fry, who helped organize artist Marc Chagall's escape from France, for both him and his paintings.
Yad Vashem, Israel's official memorial to the victims of the Holocaust, has a name for those who risked their own lives to save others: The Righteous Among the Nations. One American who received that distinction was Varian Fry, who helped organize artist Marc Chagall's escape from France, for both him and his paintings. Lee Cowan talks with the descendants of Chagall and Fry; Debórah Dwork, author of "Saints and Liars: The Story of Americans Who Saved Refugees from the Nazis"; and Nick Davis, whose film "This Ordinary Thing" bring to life 45 extraordinary stories of those who rescued Jews during the Holocaust, people who "felt like it was their duty."
A couple returns to their Altadena house after the Los Angeles fires to find a meaningful gem. A man with cerebral palsy and his wife share their love story – and the full life they have led together. Plus, David Begnaud has three good news stories.
Holocaust survivor Ruth Steinfeld shares the harrowing story of how she was separated from her mother at the age of 7, a heart-wrenching decision that saved her life. See more on the CBS special "Undeniable: The Truth to Remember," Saturday, January 29 at 8/7c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Eva Schloss was a tireless educator about the horrors of the Holocaust.
Volunteers help Holocaust survivors in New York celebrate Hanukkah. A town finds a unique way to use Christmas trees to help their community. A woman goes on a mission to bring holiday lights to her neighborhood.
"Undeniable: The Truth to Remember" follows five Holocaust survivors who share their harrowing stories with a diverse group of students from a Texas high school. The personal remembrances of these survivors lead these Texas teenagers to embark on an emotional journey of learning and discovery.
This week marks 80 years since the beginning of the Nuremberg trials. In 2017, Lesley Stahl first spoke to Ben Ferencz, who at the time was the last living Nuremberg prosecutor. Ferencz, who prosecuted Nazis for genocide and spent his life trying to deter war and war crimes, died in 2023 at the age of 103.
Researchers behind the "Hitler's DNA" documentary say the Nazi dictator likely had Kallmann Syndrome, a rare genetic condition which can cause undescended testicles and a micropenis.
First, Pope Francis: The 60 Minutes Interview. Then, a report on the Americans spying for Cuba in the United States. And, a look at a play based on Nazi’s photo album from Auschwitz
The lost Dutch painting "Portrait of a Lady" was believed to be discovered in a real estate listing for a home once owned by a Nazi.
The Cap Arcona, a Nazi ship, was attacked by British Royal Air Force planes near the end of World War II. Thousands of prisoners died as the ship sank in the horrific and little-known disaster.
The Cap Arcona, a Nazi ship, was attacked by British Royal Air Force planes near the end of World War II. Thousands of prisoners died as the ship sank in the horrific and little-known disaster.
A Nazi’s photo album shows top officers at Auschwitz singing, socializing, and lighting a Christmas tree at a time when hundreds of thousands of Jews were killed in the concentration camp.
A Nazi's photo album shows top officers at Auschwitz singing, socializing, and lighting a Christmas tree at a time when hundreds of thousands of Jews were killed in the concentration camp.
"Here There Are Blueberries," a play about a Nazi officer's photo album, in part, examines the role of young secretaries at Auschwitz and asks: How much did they know?
In 1978, Morley Safer visited Auschwitz through the eyes of a survivor, a singer whose voice kept her alive
More than 6 million people, most of them Jews, died in the Holocaust. The music they wrote as a temporary escape, however, did not, thanks in part to the efforts of an Italian composer and pianist. Jon Wertheim reports.
Trump's assurances that a rising U.S. death toll and soaring energy prices will be temporary and worth the pain are failing to assuage jittery investors.
Mojtaba Khamenei was named Iran's new supreme leader following the death of his father in the U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Secretary Pete Hegseth says it's President Trump who will set the terms of Iran's surrender, noting the U.S. is confident it will come, even as Iran's president said the U.S. demand for "unconditional surrender" is "a dream that they should take to their grave."
Anthropic sued the Defense Department on Monday over the Pentagon's move to designate it a risk to the supply chain.
Videos, verified by the CBS News Confirmed team, show a man apparently yelling "Allahu Akbar" just as a protester throws an "ignited device" during an anti-Islam demonstration
The U.S. average gas price has jumped 48 cents since last week, with experts predicting that higher fuel costs could persist for months.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, considered a 2028 presidential contender, is planning a series of commencement addresses in May as he broadens his national profile.
The series "Love Story," which follows the relationship between JFK Jr. and his wife Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, has received pushback over its portrayals.
The Los Angeles Police Department identified the woman as 35-year-old Ivanna Ortiz. She has been booked for attempted murder.
Rep. Kevin Kiley of California said Monday he was immediately leaving the Republican Party to become an independent.
The U.S. average gas price has jumped 48 cents since last week, with experts predicting that higher fuel costs could persist for months.
Anthropic sued the Defense Department and other federal agencies on Monday over the government's move to designate it a risk to the supply chain.
Stocks in the U.S. renewed their slide on Monday after global oil prices topped $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022.
Mojtaba Khamenei was named Iran's new supreme leader following the death of his father in the U.S.-Israeli strikes.
The U.S. average gas price has jumped 48 cents since last week, with experts predicting that higher fuel costs could persist for months.
Anthropic sued the Defense Department and other federal agencies on Monday over the government's move to designate it a risk to the supply chain.
Stocks in the U.S. renewed their slide on Monday after global oil prices topped $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022.
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
Artificial intelligence can give some workers "brain fry" if overused, according to a new study published in Harvard Business Review.
Rep. Kevin Kiley of California said Monday he was immediately leaving the Republican Party to become an independent.
Anthropic sued the Defense Department and other federal agencies on Monday over the government's move to designate it a risk to the supply chain.
Mojtaba Khamenei was named Iran's new supreme leader following the death of his father in the U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, considered a 2028 presidential contender, is planning a series of commencement addresses in May as he broadens his national profile.
Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the COVID-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for tooth decay.
The zipper head on the recalled HALO Magic Sleepsuits poses a danger to babies, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Debi Weiss thought her fatigue and weakness was a seasonal illness, but her condition quickly worsened.
In July, Prasad was briefly forced from his job, but was reinstated less than two weeks later.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Former Brazil forward Hulk was among the players sent off following the violence that lasted more than a minute.
Mojtaba Khamenei was named Iran's new supreme leader following the death of his father in the U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Police in Australia warned of crocodiles "absolutely everywhere" and said they had moved more than 1,000 people across the state into shelter after massive floods.
Iran's women's soccer team were branded "traitors" after declining to sing their national anthem at the Asian Cup in Australia, fueling fear for the women if they return home.
U.S. and Ecuadoran forces conducted "lethal kinetic operations" inside Ecuador to combat drug trafficking in the South American country, SOUTHCOM said.
Matthew Fox, who starred in the hit series "Lost," talks about being part of the cast for the new Paramount+ show "The Madison." He describes how he relates to his character, why he decided to return to Hollywood and working with Kurt Russell again.
Daryl Hannah, who dated John F. Kennedy Jr. in the 1990s, criticized the series "Love Story" and its portrayal of her. The FX series is about JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, focusing on their courtship and marriage, which began after Kennedy's relationship with Hannah. In The New York Times, Hannah said the portrayal of her is "not even remotely accurate."
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Grammy-winning rapper 2 Chainz sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his memoir, "The Voice in my Head is God."
The Oscar-winning actress often writes book-length biographies for the characters she portrays on screen. And now she's written an actual book: "Judge Stone," a courtroom thriller co-authored with bestselling writer James Patterson.
David Pogue, an author and correspondent for "CBS Sunday Morning," talks about covering the rise of Apple over his career as the company is set to turn 50 next month, and his new book, "Apple: The First 50 Years."
Artificial intelligence can give some workers "brain fry" if overused, according to a new study published in Harvard Business Review.
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.
David Pogue, author of "Apple: The First 50 Years," talks with Apple's co-founder Steve Wozniak, CEO Tim Cook, and others about the vision of Steve Jobs, and how the company's products and services have reshaped life, technology and culture in the 21st century.
In this web exclusive, Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, talks with "Sunday Morning" correspondent David Pogue (author of "Apple: The First 50 Years") to discuss the company's first half-century and its constant focus on "the next thing." He also talks about the vision of Steve Jobs, whose return to Apple in 1997 reinvigorated the company.
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
Charges have been announced against two men after an explosive device was ignited outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence over the weekend. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
TATP, or triacetone triperoxide, was found inside undetonated explosive devices near New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's house, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said on Monday. She also said the incident is being investigated as "an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism." CBS News' Anna Schecter has more details.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch provided updates on the explosive devices outside of the Gracie Mansion on Sunday after tensions escalated between two different protest groups. Tisch said the devices are being investigated as "an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism." CBS News senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has more.
The FBI launched a terrorism investigation after confirming that explosive devices were thrown at the home of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during protests nearby. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports.
The FBI's terrorism unit is investigating after improvised explosive devices were thrown during dueling protests outside Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City's mayor. It started as an anti-Islam protest, but a group of counter-protesters also gathered. Two men have been arrested, police say. Jericka Duncan reports.
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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.
Retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, former national security adviser in the first Trump administration, joins CBS News to discuss the potential for boots on the ground in Iran.
President Trump says he's spoken with the Australian prime minister about members of the Iranian national women's soccer team who don't want to return to their home country amid the war. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Wall Street is having a rough day as the Iran war spurs on skyrocketing oil prices. Clayton Seigle, senior fellow for the Energy Security and Climate Change Program at CSIS, joins CBS News to discuss.
Charges have been announced against two men after an explosive device was ignited outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence over the weekend. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
The partial government shutdown is causing major travel delays across the U.S. as TSA struggles with staffing shortages. CBS News' Elaine Quijano has more.