Prince William launches project to "finally end homelessness" in U.K.
The Prince of Wales says it's his "lifelong mission," inspired by his mother Princess Diana, to solve the crisis of homelessness, and now he sees a solution.
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Homeless population across U.S. on the rise
The number of homeless people on the streets and in shelters across the U.S. increased significantly this year, according to a review by the Wall Street Journal. The Journal says ending assistance programs put in place during the pandemic is contributing to the rise. Shannon Najmabadi, a Wall Street Journal reporter who worked on the review, joined CBS News to talk about the publication's findings.
New film explores universal basic income
"It's Basic," a documentary that focuses on universal basic income pilot programs in U.S. cities, premiered at Tribeca Film Festival this week. Director Marc Levin and executive producer Michael Tubbs join CBS News to explain the policy and discuss the film.
Neely family says man accused in subway death should "be in prison"
A grand jury could meet as soon as Monday to decide whether to bring criminal charges against 24-year-old Marine veteran Daniel Penny.
Suspect in beating of former SF commissioner is released
Don Carmignani, a former San Francisco Fire Commissioner, missed his second hearing in a row after video surfaced allegedly showing him attacking a homeless person with bear spray.
4 ways climate change will affect children, experts say
A new report from the Environmental Protection Agency shows the ways children are especially vulnerable to climate change — and those effects could last a lifetime, experts say.
Fire guts makeshift homes in illegal village on edge of wealthy Seoul
The blaze in the so-called Guryong village destroyed about 60 homes, but not all of them were occupied and there were no reported casualties.
San Francisco gallery owner arrested in spraying of homeless woman with hose
The gallery owner was arrested Wednesday for misdemeanor battery.
Los Angeles County declares state of emergency over homeless crisis
A homeless count conducted last year found that more than 69,000 people were unhoused in the greater Los Angeles area.
Biden releases plan to reduce homelessness
The Biden administration has released a plan aimed at reducing homelessness in America 25% by 2025. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins Lana Zak with details.
Biden releases plan to reduce homelessness
A new report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development estimates that more than 580,000 people were experiencing homelessness on a single night in January 2022. Now the Biden administration is announcing a new plan to help address the problem. Greg Kim, who reports on homelessness for the Seattle Times, joins CBS News' John Dickerson with more.
Karen Bass declares homelessness emergency in first move as L.A. mayor
The city's first Black female mayor made the announcement in her speech after being sworn in.
Holiday display helps raise money for charity
The "Tinley Park Christmas House" in Illinois features a massive decoration display with 200,000 lights. Homeowner Dominic Kowalczyk has also found a way to use the spectacle to raise money for the homeless.
"This was my last hope": Unique nonprofit furnishes homes for free
One mother and her kids slept in her car until they were given housing. FurnishHopeDC filled the whole apartment for them.
Nonprofit gives Oklahoma youths facing homelessness tiny homes
The young adults initially pay $100 per month for a tiny home that includes a living space, kitchen and bathroom.
Incoming L.A. Mayor Karen Bass on her agenda
Democratic Rep. Karen Bass, the newly elected mayor of Los Angeles, says she plans to address homelessness in the city beginning on "Day 1."
The health issues affecting American veterans
This Veterans Day, CBS News is looking into the health issues that affect American veterans. Leo Shane III, deputy editor for the Military Times, speaks about the problems veterans are facing and what more needs to be done to help them.
Arizona woman sues city after arrest for feeding homeless
Norma Thornton has been feeding Bullhead City's homeless since 2018 but was arrested for doing so last March, lawsuit states.
When an officer was killed, the homeless gave all they could in her honor
Seara Burton was shot in the line of duty just days before her wedding.
Suspect charged with murder, hate crimes in D.C. shootings of homeless men
The suspect is also under investigation in the shootings of two homeless men in New York City.
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Iraqi PM: Delegation to remove U.S. troops from Iraq; Video from Jeffrey Epstein's first suicide attempt lost
U.N. chief to meet with Putin, seek ceasefire
U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres is set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in an attempt to broker a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments today over America's "Remain in Mexico" policy for asylum seekers. And Warren Buffet will continue his tradition of auctioning off a charity lunch to raise money for the homeless this spring but says it will be the last one.
Woman helps homeless man
For years this man stood on a street corner. And for years, people drove right past him. But one day, a woman stopped. When she heard his story, she decided to do something to help.
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A homeless man in Manchester was helping and comforting children and their parents after the explosion at the Ariana Grande concert. "There was a lot of homeless people that stayed there and helped ...If I didn't help, I wouldn't be able to live with myself for walking away and leaving kids like that," Stephen Jones told ITV.
Federal aid programs plagued by delays
Some families that have been struggling to make ends meet during the pandemic are still waiting on the latest round of stimulus checks and other benefits like unemployment. Washington Post economics correspondent Heather Long joins "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on why the government is facing challenges getting federal aid money to people in dire financial situations.
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Iran keeps targeting U.S. bases as U.S. interceptor stockpiles dwindle
Explosions were heard near a U.S. base in Iraq, and Iran said it targeted Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait as the 21-week war intensifies.
Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expands to 4 more states
The cyclosporiasis outbreak, the nation's largest, is currently affecting nine states.
Accused Apalachee High School shooter pleads guilty at hearing
Colt Gray was charged with 55 counts, including malice murder, and faces up to 180 years in prison for the deadly mass shooting at Apalachee High School.
LeBron James heading to Philly in deal with 76ers
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
Here are the new tariff rates on 60 countries targeted by President Trump
President Trump announced new tariffs of up to 12.5% to replace expiring Section 122 levies. Here are the rates for each country.
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Sen. Peters wants to know why ICE bought spyware that can take control of phones
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has purchased commercial spyware that can covertly take control of phones, collect messages, photos and location information.
2 stabbed in apparent unprovoked attack on Upper West Side, NYC police say
A suspect is in custody after a double stabbing on the Upper West Side, police say.
Secret Service warns of high threat levels before White House Correspondents' Dinner
Secret Service officials warned nationwide threats have reached an unprecedented level since January, nearly 40% higher than during the same period last year.
All 11 on seaplane that crashed, caught fire north of Seattle survive
A seaplane with 11 people on board crashed and caught fire a short time later in the Puget Sound area north of Seattle. All 11 survived, authorities said.
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Ford recalls more than half a million Bronco vehicles over engine fire risk
A short circuit in the engine compartment can potentially cause a fire. Here's the fix.
LeBron James heading to Philly in deal with 76ers
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
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Sen. Peters wants to know why ICE bought spyware that can take control of phones
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has purchased commercial spyware that can covertly take control of phones, collect messages, photos and location information.
Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expands to 4 more states
The cyclosporiasis outbreak, the nation's largest, is currently affecting nine states.
U.S. targets California-born leader of notorious Jalisco cartel
Juan Carlos Gonzalez, also known as "Pelon," is the stepson of "El Mencho" — real name Nemesio Oseguera — who was injured and later died in a military sweep.
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Ford recalls more than half a million Bronco vehicles over engine fire risk
A short circuit in the engine compartment can potentially cause a fire. Here's the fix.
Here are the new tariff rates on 60 countries targeted by President Trump
President Trump announced new tariffs of up to 12.5% to replace expiring Section 122 levies. Here are the rates for each country.
The Federal Reserve meets next week. Could it raise interest rates?
The central bank is widely expected to stand pat on Wednesday, but persistent inflation concerns are reshaping expectations for the rest of 2026.
Trump imposes new tariffs on dozens of countries, citing forced labor concerns
The Trump administration will impose tariffs of up to 12.5% on goods from 60 U.S. trading partners accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, extending the administration's tariffs on much of the world.
Tampa, Charleston airports to join new TSA privatized security initiative
The new Gold+ initiative would allow private contractors to handle passenger screening at three airports while the TSA retains federal oversight.
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Sen. Peters wants to know why ICE bought spyware that can take control of phones
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has purchased commercial spyware that can covertly take control of phones, collect messages, photos and location information.
Here are the new tariff rates on 60 countries targeted by President Trump
President Trump announced new tariffs of up to 12.5% to replace expiring Section 122 levies. Here are the rates for each country.
25 states sue FEMA and DHS, accuse Trump admin. of withholding funding
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
Rapid pace of interceptor and precision-guided weapons use worries Trump admin.
The U.S. defense industrial base isn't equipped to produce missiles rapidly enough to replenish munitions used in the war with Iran, or transferred for use to Central Command.
Trump imposes new tariffs on dozens of countries, citing forced labor concerns
The Trump administration will impose tariffs of up to 12.5% on goods from 60 U.S. trading partners accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, extending the administration's tariffs on much of the world.
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Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expands to 4 more states
The cyclosporiasis outbreak, the nation's largest, is currently affecting nine states.
FDA investigating new cyclospora outbreak
U.S. health officials said they are investigating an additional outbreak of cyclospora, but do not know its source. Plus, Taylor Farms has reportedly shut down the plant where lettuce is suspected to have started the initial outbreak that has sickened thousands in at least 41 states. Carter Evans reports.
Measles outbreak "slowing," but newborn's family still can't meet her
Utah's weekly measles case count has fallen. The national tally hasn't, and a newborn who's too young to be vaccinated is caught in between.
FDA reports new cyclospora outbreak as North Carolina eyes cilantro, parsley
Federal health officials said they've identified a new outbreak of the cyclospora parasite, but the source hasn't been specified.
FDA panel recommends loosening regulations for some peptides
The FDA panel is reviewing seven peptides and deciding if they should be added to a list of substances that can be safely produced by compounding pharmacies.
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Head of euthanasia firm dies while climbing Mount Fuji
A Swiss man died after losing consciousness hiking up Mount Fuji, marking the second fatality in one week on the iconic mountain.
Wildfire forces 40,000 tourists and residents to flee French peninsula
Several firefighters have been killed as France, Spain and Italy all battle wildfires that have forced tens of thousands to evacuate a vacation hotspot.
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Iran keeps targeting U.S. bases as U.S. interceptor stockpiles dwindle
Explosions were heard near a U.S. base in Iraq, and Iran said it targeted Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait as the 21-week war intensifies.
Remembering cameraman Derek Williams, "the mate you would want in any war zone"
Derek Williams died Wednesday, according to his family. He had been living with Parkinson's disease and was recently diagnosed with cancer.
Rapid pace of interceptor and precision-guided weapons use worries Trump admin.
The U.S. defense industrial base isn't equipped to produce missiles rapidly enough to replenish munitions used in the war with Iran, or transferred for use to Central Command.
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Tilly Norwood's creator insists the AI actor is creating Hollywood jobs
The robot actor is generating work for Hollywood creatives, not stealing jobs from actors, her inventor tells CBS News.
From the archives: Legendary late-night producer Peter Lassally
Peter Lassally, the fabled TV executive for such late-night hosts as Johnny Carson and David Letterman, and a mentor for many rising comedians, died July 19, 2026 at age 93. In this March 11, 2018 "Sunday Morning" profile, correspondent Mo Rocca talked with Lassally (affectionately dubbed "The Host Whisperer") about working with the kings of late-night. Lassally also talks about his childhood, part of which was spent in Nazi concentration camps, and also about whether he has had joy in his life.
Aisha Tyler on "Criminal Minds" journey
"Criminal Minds" star Aisha Tyler was only supposed to be in six episodes of the show, but her journey on the series has now spanned over a decade. She tells "CBS Mornings" how her role has impacted her in real life and what it was like to work with guest star Connor Storrie from "Heated Rivalry."
James Norton talks "House of the Dragon"
Actor James Norton describes what it is like to play a villain in "House of the Dragon," which is a prequel to "Game of Thrones" and reveals which scene made him nearly faint during shooting.
Luke Bracey on "Little House on the Prairie"
Luke Bracey tells "CBS Mornings" the new "Little House on the Prairie" series was adapted from the books rather than a reboot of the TV show. He explains why he thinks it resonates with people today and how a playlist helped him and a co-star bond over their characters.
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Lawmakers weigh AI "kill switch"
Days after OpenAI revealed one of its models went rogue and hacked into another company's servers, House lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow the federal government to effectively shut down models that may put the public at risk. Jo Ling Kent explains.
How to save on your next laptop amid AI boom
As the back-to-school shopping season begins, you can expect to pay more for certain items, like laptops, due to shortages stemming from artificial intelligence. Brian Westover, principal hardware writer for PCMag, joins CBS News to discuss how you can save money.
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.
Study: ChatGPT solved complex cybersecurity task
New research from a cybersecurity company now indicates that artificial intelligence models are getting better at solving multi-part problems. Gabriel Bernadett-Shapiro, who worked on the project and is a distinguished AI research scientist at SentinelOne, joins to unpack his team's research.
OpenAI confirms "unprecedented" incident
OpenAI is investigating after two of its AI bots went rogue and targeted an outside company during a training exercise in what the company called an "unprecedented cyber incident." Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at Puck, joins with more.
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Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Warning of threats ahead of WHCA dinner
U.S. Secret Service director Sean Curran spoke about a rise in threats ahead of the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
NYPD carries out human trafficking bust
While fans gathered to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup, detectives with the New York Police Department were working to catch human traffickers. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Nancy Guthrie ransom note details revealed
New details from the original ransom note for Nancy Guthrie were revealed on the podcast "Crime Junkie." Police are still looking for tips after the disappearance of Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
U.S. targets California-born leader of notorious Jalisco cartel
Juan Carlos Gonzalez, also known as "Pelon," is the stepson of "El Mencho" — real name Nemesio Oseguera — who was injured and later died in a military sweep.
Apalachee High School shooting suspect pleads guilty to all charges
Colt Gray was charged with 55 counts, including malice murder, and faces up to 180 years in prison for the deadly mass shooting at Apalachee High School.
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Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer music highlights of 2026
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.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Passengers survive fiery seaplane crash
Fire and smoke billowed from a seaplane that crashed off the Puget Sound in Washington. All aboard survived the crash but one person remains in critical condition, officials say. CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi reports.
DOJ drops NYT journalist subpoenas
The Justice Department withdrew subpoenas issued to the New York Times journalists who reported on security concerns involving an Air Force One jet gifted to President Trump by Qatar. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Flooding, chaos in North Carolina
A storm system brought heavy rain and flooding to North Carolina and West Virginia. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Bertha dumped inches of rain and high surf in Texas. CBS News' Skyler Henry has more.
U.S. officials worry over weapons stockpiles
Some Trump administration officials are concerned the U.S. could deplete advanced weapons faster than they can be replaced as the Iran war continues. CBS News contributor Elliot Ackerman, a former CIA officer and Marine Corps veteran, weighs in.
Oz Pearlman on correspondents' dinner
Mentalist Oz Pearlman, the headline entertainer at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner, discusses why he wanted to return after a gunman opened fire outside the initial event in April. Pearlman said he was scared for his life and felt "pure fear and panic" when the shooting happened, but added he feels "very secure" ahead of Friday's dinner.