Locally sourced water company revives old mining town
An old mining town in Idaho has found new life thanks to a natural spring that's helped create jobs in a small community that was nearly shuttered. Jonathan Vigliotti takes a look.
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How spring water rejuvenated an old mining town in Idaho
A natural spring in MacKay, Idaho, helped revitalize a small community that nearly shuttered.
Ex-Idaho lawmaker Aaron von Ehlinger sentenced to 20 years in prison for rape
A former Idaho lawmaker convicted of raping a 19-year-old legislative intern has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the crime.
States tap surpluses for tax cuts, rebates to offset inflation
Republicans and Democrats alike have joined the tax-cutting trend during a midterm election year.
FTC accuses data broker of selling sensitive location data
Information that could be used to track people at reproductive health clinics is being sold, the agency says.
Four more Republican-led states will ban almost all abortions this week
To date, 13 states have passed so-called trigger laws that were designed to outlaw most abortions if the high court threw out the constitutional right to end a pregnancy.
Judge rules Idaho can't criminalize abortion needed for emergency care
Under Idaho's new law, performing an abortion on a "clinically diagnosable pregnancy" is a felony which could carry a prison sentence of up to five years.
Mom accused of killing kids appears in court seeking change in charges
Occasionally she appeared to laugh or scoff at the legal arguments made by the prosecutor.
Meteor's loud boom rattles skies over Salt Lake City and beyond
Even Utah's governor, out for a run, heard the boom, which was caused by what the National Weather Service said was a meteor.
Idaho Supreme Court rules that abortion restrictions can take effect
One of the laws slated to take effect allows potential relatives of an embryo or fetus to sue abortion providers for up to $20,000 within four years of an abortion.
Oz-McCormick race a toss-up in Pennsylvania
The Republican Senate primary in Pennsylvania between Dr. Mehmet Oz and David McCormick is a toss-up. CBS New projects Lt. Gov. John Fetterman will win on the Democratic side. CBS News projects Chuck Edwards will win the GOP nod in North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District, beating controversial freshman Rep. Madison Cawthorn. There were also primary elections in Kentucky, Oregon and Idaho.
Wildfires burn in California, Montana and Idaho amid scorching heat
The McKinney fire has burned at least 30,000 acres near the California-Oregon border and forced the evacuation of more than 100 homes.
States with abortion rights expect to see surge in out-of-state patients
Washington state and Idaho are going head-to-head when it comes to views on abortion rights.
What is Patriot Front? Hate group tied to mass arrest near Pride event
The group has been called "one of the most prominent white supremacist groups in the country" by the Southern Poverty Law Center.
New video shows extremists arrested in Idaho
Dozens of alleged members of white supremacist group Patriot Front were arrested on suspicion of plotting to violently disrupt a Pride parade in Idaho. New video shows police swarming the U-Haul truck where the suspects were crammed inside. Catherine Herridge has more.
Alleged white supremacists arrested in Idaho
Police in Idaho arrested 31 people with alleged ties to white supremacy on Saturday. Law enforcement says the group was plotting to riot in several locations, including at a Pride event in downtown Coeur d'Alene. Its members traveled there from across the United States. Senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports from Washington.
143 sheep killed while fleeing two attacking wolves in Idaho
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game requested Wildlife Services kill the two wolves, but officials said they couldn't be found.
2022 primaries: The statewide races to watch Tuesday
Pennsylvania and North Carolina are the two battlegrounds holding primaries, along with Idaho, Kentucky and Oregon.
Lori Vallow Daybell, mom charged in kids' deaths, could face death penalty
The prosecutors said Lori Vallow Daybell showed "utter disregard for human life" and "has exhibited a propensity to commit murder which will probably constitute a continuing threat to society."
Nature: Bighorn sheep in Idaho
"Sunday Morning" takes us among Bighorn sheep along the Salmon River near Riggins, Idaho. Videographer: Hank Heusinkveld.
Former Idaho lawmaker found guilty of raping intern
Von Ehlinger's sentencing has been scheduled for July 28.
Cop says police chief broke his neck trying to demonstrate a hold
The tort claim alleges Boise Police Chief Ryan Lee "caused serious and significant injuries" to Sgt. Kirk Rush.
Father and son jailed for killing mother grizzly bear near Yellowstone
Officers visited the bear's den, discovering a dead cub that "perished as a result of the sow's failure to return."
Idaho mom pleads not guilty in kids' deaths
Lori Vallow Daybell, who is charged with in the deaths of her children, appeared in court after she was deemed competent to stand trial. Her attorney pleaded not guilty on her behalf. Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
Lori Vallow, Idaho mom accused in kids' killings, fit for trial, judge says
Lori Vallow Daybell and her now-husband Chad Daybell face numerous charges in the complicated case involving allegations of bizarre spiritual beliefs involving "zombies" and doomsday predictions.
Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner and wife Michele, arrested for their murders
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Police release new videos of person of interest as Brown shooting manhunt continues
Police on Monday renewed their search for the gunman who killed two Brown University students and wounded nine others.
4 members of far-left group charged for alleged terror plot in California
Attorney General Pam Bondi said the FBI and Justice Department thwarted "what would have been a massive and horrific terror plot" in Southern California.
Trump designates illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction
President Trump signed an order designating illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, directing agencies to do more to combat the drug.
Brian Walshe convicted of first-degree murder in wife's death
A jury has found Massachusetts man Brian Walshe guilty of first-degree murder in the death of his wife Ana Walshe.
Brown University shooting victims identified
The two people who were killed in a shooting at Brown University on Saturday have been identified as students Ella Cook and Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov.
"Australia's not a home for Jews anymore," Bondi victim's daughter says
Sheina Gutnick's dad came to Australia to escape persecution for his Jewish faith, and his murder in Bondi has left her feeling "betrayed by the government."
Rob Reiner's political activism included landmark wins for marriage equality
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
7 highlights from Erika Kirk's CBS News town hall
Erika Kirk recalls the emotional fog of Charlie Kirk's assassination, addresses conspiracy theories and takes questions during a CBS News town hall hosted by Bari Weiss.
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Trump designates illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction
President Trump signed an order designating illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, directing agencies to do more to combat the drug.
New York accuses UPS of stealing wages from thousands of seasonal workers
New York Attorney General Letitia James said UPS "played the Grinch" by allegedly shorting seasonal workers on their pay.
Scottie Scheffler wins PGA Tour player of the year for 4th straight year
Scottie Scheffler topped the ballot against Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood and Ben Griffin, though the PGA Tour did not release what percentage of the votes Scheffler received.
Army identifies two American soldiers killed in attack in Syria
Two members of the Iowa National Guard and a U.S. civilian interpreter were killed in Palmyra, Syria on Saturday after an ISIS gunman ambushed them, according to the Pentagon.
Trump disparages Rob Reiner's political views a day after his murder
Actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead in their Los Angeles home over the weekend.
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New York accuses UPS of stealing wages from thousands of seasonal workers
New York Attorney General Letitia James said UPS "played the Grinch" by allegedly shorting seasonal workers on their pay.
Spotify says it's investigating after thousands of users report outages
Tens of thousands of Spotify users reported outages on Monday, with some saying they had lost access to their playlists.
Touting Warner Bros. offer, Netflix execs vow to keep releasing movies
Netflix co-CEOs Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos sought in a letter to tamp down concerns that the streaming giant is not committed to the movie business.
Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy, sells itself to Chinese company
iRobot, which introduced the Roomba vacuum cleaner in 2002, vows to continue supporting its products despite Chapter 11 filing.
A guide to "Made in America" holiday gifts, state by state
The Made in America Holiday Gift Guide, promoting products made in the U.S., includes more than 150 companies from all 50 states. For small business owners, being included in this year's gift guide feels close to a Christmas miracle.
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Rob Reiner's political activism included landmark wins for marriage equality
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Trump designates illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction
President Trump signed an order designating illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, directing agencies to do more to combat the drug.
Obama encourages Democrats to focus on winning back House, not "tactical differences"
Former President Barack Obama urged Democrats at a fundraiser with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to focus on regaining the House and telling a "better story" to voters.
Army identifies two American soldiers killed in attack in Syria
Two members of the Iowa National Guard and a U.S. civilian interpreter were killed in Palmyra, Syria on Saturday after an ISIS gunman ambushed them, according to the Pentagon.
Trump disparages Rob Reiner's political views a day after his murder
Actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead in their Los Angeles home over the weekend.
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He made his brothers see a cardiologist. Each had advanced heart disease.
Kevin Murray was his family's health watchdog. His vigilance helped his brothers "avoid a real catastrophe."
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
Vaccine vote signals turbulence for immunization policy, public trust
Clinicians and epidemiologists warn the decision could unravel decades of progress and expose newborns to a deadly, preventable disease.
Botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart products includes 51 babies in 19 states
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
Extended interview: Dr. Rochelle Walensky
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook speaks at length with former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about the hepatitis B vaccine and last week's vote by the CDC's vaccine advisory panel to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the vaccine.
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"Australia's not a home for Jews anymore," Bondi victim's daughter says
Sheina Gutnick's dad came to Australia to escape persecution for his Jewish faith, and his murder in Bondi has left her feeling "betrayed by the government."
Army identifies two American soldiers killed in attack in Syria
Two members of the Iowa National Guard and a U.S. civilian interpreter were killed in Palmyra, Syria on Saturday after an ISIS gunman ambushed them, according to the Pentagon.
Rabbis, a young girl and a Holocaust survivor among Bondi Beach victims
Family and friends say Rabbi Eli Schlanger, who helped plan the targeted Hanukkah event on Bondi Beach, was among the 15 people killed.
Parents recall panic as they lost track of daughter during Bondi attack
Their little girls were "having an absolute ball" at a Jewish holiday event at Bondi Beach, before gunmen shattered the joy.
Leaders say Australia needs tougher gun laws after Bondi Beach shooting
For the second time in 3 decades, Australian leaders have vowed to respond quickly to a mass shooting with tighter gun ownership laws.
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Extended interview: Kate Hudson & Hugh Jackman
In this web exclusive, Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, stars of the new film "Song Sung Blue," talk with Tracy Smith about playing Mike and Claire Sardina – real, not-very-famous musicians who performed a tribute act pretending to be very-famous musicians Neil Diamond and Patsy Cline. They also discuss singing, Neil Diamond's songs, and the Oscars (including, as Jackman was, being nominated opposite Daniel Day-Lewis).
Rob Reiner's political activism included landmark wins for marriage equality
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Touting Warner Bros. offer, Netflix execs vow to keep releasing movies
Netflix co-CEOs Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos sought in a letter to tamp down concerns that the streaming giant is not committed to the movie business.
From the archives: Rob Reiner
In this Aug. 15, 2010 "Sunday Morning" profile, actor, writer and director Rob Reiner talked with Russ Mitchell about starring in the classic sitcom "All in the Family," and directing such hits as "Stand By Me," "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally" and "A Few Good Men."
Hollywood stars, politicians react to deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife
Tributes and condolences have poured in for the prolific director, actor and activist Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, who were found dead Sunday in their home in Los Angeles.
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Spotify says it's investigating after thousands of users report outages
Tens of thousands of Spotify users reported outages on Monday, with some saying they had lost access to their playlists.
Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy, sells itself to Chinese company
iRobot, which introduced the Roomba vacuum cleaner in 2002, vows to continue supporting its products despite Chapter 11 filing.
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.
What's next after Trump's AI rule order?
President Trump signed an executive order restricting states from creating their own regulations for artificial intelligence. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
College grads struggling to launch careers
New York Times reporter Jodi Kantor's upcoming book "How to Start" looks at the difficulties of beginning your career. Kantor joins "The Takeout" to unpack some of the difficulties college students face, artificial intelligence and more.
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Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
"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.
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.
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.
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Brown University student recounts shooting
After three days, the Brown University shooter remains at large. Talia Levine, a senior at Brown University, joins "The Takeout," to share what she experienced during Saturday's shooting.
New images of Brown shooting person of interest
Police shared more videos and pictures of a person of interest in the Brown University shooting investigation on Monday. The shooter remains at large.
Latest news on Australia Hanukkah shooting
Australia is reeling from a deadly terror attack on Jews celebrating the opening night of Hanukkah Sunday. CBS News' Anna Coren and Sam Vinograd have more.
New video in Brown University shooting
Providence police have released new video of a "person of interest" in Saturday's deadly Brown University shooting. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Officials seek help in Brown University probe
The FBI and police are asking anyone who may have more video evidence or tips relating to the deadly shooting at Brown University. A person of interest was released Sunday night. CBS News law enforcement contributor Rodney Harrison has more.
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Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
"Wet lava ball" exoplanet may have an atmosphere, evidence shows
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
3-man crew undocks from space station, wrapping up 8-month stay
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
"Son of Sam": A serial killer's reign of terror
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
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Trump mocks Rob Reiner hours after his death
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are pushing back after President Trump mocked director Rob Reiner on social media in the hours following his death. Eleanor Mueller, congressional reporter for Semafor, and Riley Rogerson, politics and congressional reporter for NOTUS, join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Rob Reiner's impact on film and politics
Famed actor, writer, director and political advocate Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, were killed in their home in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles on Sunday. Peter Debruge, chief film critic for Variety, joins "The Takeout" to discuss Reiner's legacy.
Brown University student recounts shooting
After three days, the Brown University shooter remains at large. Talia Levine, a senior at Brown University, joins "The Takeout," to share what she experienced during Saturday's shooting.
New images of Brown shooting person of interest
Police shared more videos and pictures of a person of interest in the Brown University shooting investigation on Monday. The shooter remains at large.
Extended interview: Kate Hudson & Hugh Jackman
In this web exclusive, Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, stars of the new film "Song Sung Blue," talk with Tracy Smith about playing Mike and Claire Sardina – real, not-very-famous musicians who performed a tribute act pretending to be very-famous musicians Neil Diamond and Patsy Cline. They also discuss singing, Neil Diamond's songs, and the Oscars (including, as Jackman was, being nominated opposite Daniel Day-Lewis).