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Biden meets with George Floyd's family

Family members of George Floyd met with President Biden, Vice President Harris and top lawmakers on the anniversary of his killing to continue pushing for police reform. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion, Politico White House reporter Meridith McGraw and Business Insider political reporter Oma Seddiq spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano about that, plus plans for a Biden-Putin summit, and the uproar over Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's comments comparing coronavirus measures to the Holocaust.

May 25, 2021
15:09

Rep. Taylor Greene condemned for comments

GOP Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is facing backlash after comparing mask mandates and vaccines to the holocaust. Kris Van Cleave has the details.

May 26, 2021
02:45

Holocaust survivor Hana Kantor remembers

Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times investigative journalist and CBS News contributor Jodi Kantor sits down with her 97-year-old Holocaust survivor grandmother Hana Kantor in an intimate conversation about survival and anti-Semitism today.

May 20, 2021
10:03

Holocaust denier running for Congress

Jones is running unopposed in the GOP primary in Illinois, and claims the Holocaust is "the biggest, blackest lie in history.

Feb 5, 2018
01:19

Holocaust Remembrance Day

On this International Holocaust Remembrance Day, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson visited Warsaw, Poland. He laid a wreath at a memorial to the Jews who died in the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising of 1943. In Italy, a Holocaust savior was reunited with descendants of the Jews he helped to hide from the Nazis. Seth Doane reports.

Jan 27, 2018
02:38

Holocaust survivor who testified against Nazi commander dies at 91

Kleinman was deported by Nazi Germany to the death camp at the age of 14; his father, mother and sister were killed at Auschwitz

May 5, 2021

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President Trump celebrates 100th day milestone; A Holocaust survivor's inspiring story of forgiveness

Apr 29, 2017
20:24

Holocaust survivor story

This past week was Holocaust Remembrance Week, a time to honor the six million Jews killed in Hitler's genocide. CBS News' Ben Tracy has a story of one Holocaust survivor's inspiring journey of forgiveness.

Apr 29, 2017
02:49

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Trump on anti-Semitism

President Trump spoke at a Holocaust Remembrance Day event on Capitol Hill. He spoke about confronting anti-Semitism and the importance of never being silent in the face of evil. See his full remarks here.

Apr 25, 2017
14:46

WWII survivors' unexpected bond

More than 80 years into life, Renate Wasserman and Beatrice Muchman, two women who escaped from Nazi Germany in World War II, discovered they had lived on the same street, attended the same high school, and even went to the same university. But they are only just discovering their true connection. Chip Reid reports.

Oct 14, 2016
05:24

113-year-old has bar mitzvah

A 113-year-old Holocaust survivor will finally get to have his bar mitzvah. CBSN's Reena Ninan and Errol Barnett have more.

Sep 15, 2016
00:38

The Hidden Holocaust

A priest is determined to find forgotten victims of the Holocaust whose bodies lie in unmarked mass graves in the former USSR. Lara Logan reports.

Aug 14, 2016
13:34

Pope Francis visits Auschwitz

Pope Francis paid an emotional visit Friday to the Nazi concentration camp in Auschwitz, Poland. The pontiff walked through the infamous entrance gates alone. He stayed silent through much of the visit, stopping to pray. Seth Doane reports from Krakow, Poland.

Jul 29, 2016
02:14

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the July 3, 2016 edition

A suicide truck bomb in Baghdad left at least 115 people dead and more than 200 ahead of the holiday marking the end of Ramadan; The pyrotechnic musical we've all come to expect in a Fourth of July celebration was pioneered by the Souza family

Jul 3, 2016
18:55

Elie Wiesel Funeral

Elie Wiesel was a witness to one of the world's worst atrocities and went on to become one of the most recognized humanitarians. His devastating account of the Holocaust sold 10 million copies in 30 languages. A private funeral service was held in New York City for the 87-year-old Nobel Laureate. Kenneth Craig has more.

Jul 3, 2016
02:02

Remembering Elie Wiesel

"Face the Nation" pays tribute to Nobel Prize-winning author and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel. After losing his entire family in concentration camps, the human rights activist devoted his life to the message that "the opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference." He was 87 years old.

Jul 3, 2016
00:24

Passage: Elie Wiesel

Born in 1928 in what is now Romania, Elie Wiesel was just 15 years old when he and his family were seized by the Nazis and sent to Auschwitz. Allied forces freed him in 1945, but not before he lost both parents and one of his three sisters. The author who shed light on the atrocities connected to the Holocaust, fought intolerance and championed causes attached to Israel - and in the process won the Nobel Peace Prize - died early Saturday at the age of 87. Charles Osgood reports.

Jul 3, 2016
01:42

This was a week of remembrance for the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust

This was a week of remembrance for the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust. Now, for the first time, the State Department, in conjunction with France, will dole out $60 million in reparations to survivors. Margaret Brennan has the story of one survivor.

May 7, 2016
02:13

A French Catholic priest says ISIS has become an efficient "killing machine," run in a scientific way much like Hitler ran his Holocaust against the Jews.

A French Catholic priest says ISIS has become an efficient "killing machine," run in a scientific way much like Hitler ran his Holocaust against the Jews. Lara Logan reports on Sunday, May 8 at 7 p.m. ET/PT

May 5, 2016
01:31

Israel came to a standstill today for its annual remembrance of the 6 million Jews who were murdered during the Holocaust in Nazi Germany

Israel came to a standstill today for its annual remembrance of the 6 million Jews who were murdered during the Holocaust in Nazi Germany. CBSN's Josh Elliott has more details.

May 5, 2016
00:59

Critical Condition, Talking to the Past

Struggling in a coronavirus-ravaged economy; And, Holocaust survivors will be able to share their stories after death thanks to a new project

Apr 5, 2020
43:29

Red Flag, Talking to the Past

A standoff over Red Flag gun laws; And, Holocaust survivors will be able to share their stories after death thanks to a new project.

Aug 30, 2020
42:40

From Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day to Holocaust Memorial Day, "Sunday Morning" host Charles Osgood takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead

From Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day to Holocaust Memorial Day, "Sunday Morning" host Charles Osgood takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead.

Jan 24, 2016
01:07

Amnon Weinstein's father had escaped Europe before World War II; his family was not as lucky

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."

Dec 6, 2015
07:14

Thousands of Holocaust survivors from the U.S. and other nations will receive six-figure payouts as reparations from the French government

Thousands of Holocaust survivors from the U.S. and other nations will receive six-figure payouts as reparations from the French government. CBSN's Contessa Brewer discusses the new policy.

Nov 3, 2015
00:37

Survivors of Sept. 2 boat strike were waving before second attack, sources say

Two people who survived a U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.

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Russia targets Ukraine with massive drone attack amid diplomatic talks

Russia launched a huge attack on Ukraine overnight as the country marked Armed Forces Day on Saturday, Ukraine's air force said.

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CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine

The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.

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Hundreds pay tribute to Oakland coach John Beam in first organized memorial since killing

Hundreds gathered Friday night in Oakland for a tribute to coach John Beam and to celebrate his life. It was the first organized memorial for the coach since he was fatally shot on Nov. 13.

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Supreme Court to decide constitutionality of Trump's birthright citizenship order

The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.

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Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe - National Guard shooting victim

National Guard member is "slowly healing" after D.C. shooting, governor says

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the family expects Andrew Wolfe to be in acute care for another two to three weeks.

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Suspect in D.C. pipe bomb case ordered detained in first court appearance

The man suspected of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC headquarters in 2021 was ordered detained in his first appearance in federal court.

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Indiana House GOP advances 9-0 congressional map, sending plan to state Senate

President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.

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Feeding our Future, January 2022, by Shari L. Gross. Star Tribune

Minnesota officials saw signs of massive fraud even before COVID hit

In July 2019, Minnesota state officials spotted early signs of fraud that would eventually siphon away more than $1 billion in taxpayer money, sources told CBS News.

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Prominent U.S. playwright arrested in Japan for alleged ecstasy smuggling

Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.

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National Guard member is "slowly healing" after D.C. shooting, governor says

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the family expects Andrew Wolfe to be in acute care for another two to three weeks.

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When a Lowe's store cat disappeared, staff pulled out all the stops to find her

When Francine the cat went missing from her Richmond, Virginia, store, employees determined she must have wandered onto a freight truck bound for a distribution center 85 miles away in North Carolina.

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Report finds Afghanistan mission was "two-decade long effort fraught with waste"

The final report this week from the special inspector general for Afghanistan identified $26 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse in U.S. reconstruction spending in Afghanistan since 2009.

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2 Louisiana inmates on the run after escape through damaged jail wall

Officials in Louisiana say two inmates accused of violent crimes are on the run after escaping from jail by removing pieces of a wall and using sheets to scale a wall.

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For Gen Zers, finding work after college is often a painful slog

"It's very discouraging," said one young job-seeker as employers pull back on hiring entry-level workers.

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Here's where minimum wage increases are set to kick in next year

Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.

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Officials expand probe into Waymo over robotaxis driving around buses

Federal regulators are investigating multiple Texas incidents in which the robotaxis drove around stopped school buses.

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Trump touts $20 trillion in new U.S. investments, but numbers don't add up

President Trump's claims of a historic multitrillion-dollar investment surge don't match federal data or the administration's own numbers.

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Australia's Social Media Ban for Children Under 16

Elon Musk's X fined $140 million for violating EU transparency rules

European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.

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U.S., Ukrainian officials will meet again Saturday on peace plan

The officials in a joint statement said they made progress on creating a security framework for postwar Ukraine and are urging Russia to commit to peace.

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Survivors of Sept. 2 boat strike were waving before second attack, sources say

Two people who survived an early September U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.

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Report finds Afghanistan mission was "two-decade long effort fraught with waste"

The final report this week from the special inspector general for Afghanistan identified $26 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse in U.S. reconstruction spending in Afghanistan since 2009.

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Supreme Court to decide constitutionality of Trump's birthright citizenship order

The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.

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Indiana House GOP advances 9-0 congressional map, sending plan to state Senate

President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.

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Artist who fought for diagnosis turns incurable cancer journey into art

Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.

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CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine

The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.

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Could pets be next for weight loss drugs? Here's what to know about a study.

A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.

Dec 4

CDC panel to vote Friday on hepatitis B vaccine for newborns

The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.

Dec 5

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12 ex-FDA leaders criticize claims made by agency's current vaccine chief

The former officials said the FDA's plans to revamp how certain life-saving vaccines are handled would "disadvantage the people the FDA exists to protect, including millions of Americans at high risk from serious infections."

Dec 3

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Prominent U.S. playwright arrested in Japan for alleged ecstasy smuggling

Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.

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Russia targets Ukraine with massive drone attack amid diplomatic talks

Russia launched a huge attack on Ukraine overnight as the country marked Armed Forces Day on Saturday, Ukraine's air force said.

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Death toll passes 900 after extreme flooding, landslides in Indonesia

Emergency crews are racing against time after catastrophic floods and landslides struck parts of Asia, killing more than 1,500 people.

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U.S., Ukrainian officials will meet again Saturday on peace plan

The officials in a joint statement said they made progress on creating a security framework for postwar Ukraine and are urging Russia to commit to peace.

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Treasure trove found in Egyptian tomb solves ancient mystery

The royal symbol on the newly discovered figurines solves a long-standing mystery by identifying who was buried in the sarcophagus.

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Prominent U.S. playwright arrested in Japan for alleged ecstasy smuggling

Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.

18M ago

Artist who fought for diagnosis turns incurable cancer journey into art

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Frank Gehry, renowned architect, dies at age 96

Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.

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2026 Golden Globes nominees to be revealed on "CBS Mornings"

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The New York Times bestselling author returns to the village of Mitford in her 15th novel featuring Father Tim Kavanagh.

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Waymo says its cars are better at avoiding crashes

Waymo has released new data showing its robotaxis were involved in 91% fewer serious crashes when compared to human drivers. CBS News' Elizabeth Cook rode along in a Waymo with Politico economic policy reporter Yasmin Khorram to unpack the report.

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Elon Musk's X fined $140 million for violating EU transparency rules

European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.

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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.

Mar 28, 2024
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A woman's hand is touching screen on tablet computer iPad Pro at night for searching on Google search engine. Google is the most popular Internet search engine in the world.

Google reveals top search trends of 2025

The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," and the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ranked among Google's top search trends this year.

21H ago

Politico: Trump admin. looks to robotics

Leaders in the robotics industry say that to strengthen AI, companies also need a plan for robots. The White House appears to be listening. Yasmin Khorram, economic policy reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss her article on the topic.

Dec 4
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals

Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.

Dec 3

CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits

Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.

Dec 3

Two ants on a branch lifting a heavy plant, Indonesia

Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"

Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.

Dec 2

Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say

The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.

Nov 26

Most dogs have wolf DNA. These breeds have more than others.

Wolf DNA seems to have influenced the size, smelling power and even personality of modern dog breeds, scientists said.

Nov 25

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Questions remain after D.C. pipe bomb arrest

The man accused of planting two pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot is facing two federal charges. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.

14H ago
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D.C. pipe bomb case: What we still don't know

A judge ordered that the man accused of planting pipe bombs placed outside the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters in 2021 remain behind bars. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.

15H ago
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New video in UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting

Prosecutors have released new surveillance footage showing the lead-up to the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the immediate aftermath. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.

16H ago
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Michael Jordan expected to testify in court

Basketball legend Michael Jordan is expected to testify in an antitrust case against NASCAR. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.

20H ago
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Luigi Mangione's pretrial hearings postponed

Luigi Mangione, the man who faces a New York state trial over the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, did not attend his pretrial hearing because he's sick, the court announced Friday. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.

22H ago
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Space

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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals

Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.

Dec 3

Air Force approves SpaceX launch pad expansion

The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.

Dec 2
01:17

Geomagnetic storm watch issued after powerful solar flare

Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.

Dec 2

Scientists think they've detected lightning on Mars: "Missing piece of the puzzle"

Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.

Nov 27

Russia sends a NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts, up to the space station

The new space station crew includes American Chris Williams, who holds a Ph.D. in astronomy and is a board-certified medical physicist at Harvard Medical School.

Nov 27

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