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On "Mega Tuesday," John Kasich finally won a primary in Ohio, where he is the sitting governor; Donald Trump sure likes to talk about China, but the Chinese don't seem to care much for what he's saying.
Like the Republicans, Democrats are voting in five big states Tuesday. A poll gives Hillary Clinton a commanding 26-point lead in Florida, where 214 delegates are up for grabs. But polls in Ohio show Bernie Sanders trailing Clinton by only five points. Nancy Cordes reports from Charlotte, North Carolina, another state where Clinton is the favorite.
U.S. health officials are reporting new cases of a mosquito-borne virus linked to birth defects. Florida reported three confirmed cases of the Zika virus overnight, and Illinois said Tuesday that two pregnant women tested positive. Texas and Hawaii also have confirmed cases, including a baby born with a birth defect. Elaine Quijano reports.
It could be two weeks until flooded areas are dry again, but the Mississippi River is finally returning to its banks. David Begnaud is in Illinois, where a levee breach is causing water to pour into one of the state's poorest counties.
Deadly flooding that has swamped the Midwest is racing toward the South. At least 25 people have died in Missouri and Illinois, and the rising water has prompted flood warnings along the Mississippi River. David Begnaud reports from Alexander County, Illinois.
Parts of the Midwest face the threat of more historic flooding. Flood warnings are in place along more than half a dozen states as the wall of water moves South. Flooding is blamed for at least 25 deaths in Missouri and Illinois. David Begnaud reports from Alexander County, Illinois.
There are record-breaking floods along the Mississippi, Ohio and Arkansas Rivers. Winter floods are blamed for at least 22 deaths in Missouri and Illinois. As David Begnaud reports, the impact is likely to last for several more weeks.
At least 20 people have died in Missouri and Illinois from what's being called historic flooding in the Midwest. Lauren Pozen of CBS affiliate station KMOV joins CBSN from Valley Park, Missouri with more on the catastrophic flooding.
A high school basketball team was rescued from a bus that was trapped in flooding in Illinois. Contessa Brewer reports on the rescue.
A day after President Obama urged the nation not to discriminate against American Muslims, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump called for a shutdown of Muslims entering the United States; President Obama paid homage to a few of the country's treasured talents Sunday night, including George Lucas and Carole King
A Chicago police officer was not charged for killing an armed suspect during a chase on Monday, the same day the entire police force became the focus of a Justice Department investigation. Dean Reynolds reports.
The Illinois attorney general is asking the Justice Department to investigate the Chicago police department. Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy was forced to resign Tuesday following the release of a dash cam video showing black teenager Laquan McDonald being shot 16 times by a white officer. The officer is being charged with murder. Dean Reynolds reports.
Bishop talks to "48 Hours'" Maureen Maher about why she believes David Biro when he says he's sorry for killing her sister and brother-in-law.
Can a woman end 25 years of pain by forgiving her sister and brother-in-law's killer? "48 Hours" Maureen Maher has the story Saturday, Dec. 24 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
The family of the Illinois police Lt. Joe Gliniewicz accused of staging his suicide is facing intense scrutiny. Authorities announced Wednesday the Fox Lake police officer stole thousands of dollars from a youth program before killing himself. Dean Reynolds reports on the revelations that stunned fellow officers and the community.
Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz, whose death sparked a massive manhunt, actually committed suicide after stealing and laundering money from the Fox Lake Police Department over a seven-year span, officials said. CBS News correspondent Dean Reynolds joins CBSN with the latest.
The Fox Lake, Illinois, police lieutenant whose shooting death prompted a massive manhunt had actually committed suicide. The Fox Lake Police Department also revealed Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz had been stealing and laundering police money.
Russia held a day of mourning today to commemorate the 224 victims who died when an airplane broke apart in midflight over Egypt; today marks the start of the holiday shopping season and the national retail federation predicts that shoppers will spend up to 3.7 percent more than they did last year
Nail technicians and hairdressers may soon be playing a major role in stopping domestic violence in Illinois. Jamie Yuccas shows why advocates think training salon workers could help save lives.
An airport built with dreams of becoming one of the nation's busiest is sitting almost empty. Mid-America Airport outside St. Louis cost hundreds of millions to construct, but today it sees just four flights a week and has faced years of financial losses. Management is hoping new service to Las Vegas will attract more passengers. Dean Reynolds reports from the airport in Mascoutah, Illinois.
A surging wildfire in northern California figures to become one of the five most destructive the state has ever seen; a justice with 21 years on the bench is shedding light on how the nine justices on the Supreme Court manage to get along
Some big jackpot winners in Illinois are in lotto-limbo until the state passes a budget. Lottery officials say the money is there to pay off jackpots; but they're not authorized to make payments. Dean Reynolds reports.
Police say they have video that could help identify the people who killed Illinois police Lt. Joe Gliniewicz. The FBI is asking for tips and there is a reward for information that leads to an arrest. Thousands will gather Monday morning to remember his life. David Begnaud reports from Antioch, Illinois, where the funeral will take place.
Germany began to open its borders this weekend as nearly 12,000 migrants arrived at the European country; Gerry and Theresa Salzano celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary at the iconic Waldorf Astoria Hotel
The search for three men who are suspected of killing Lieutenant Joe Gliniewicz continues as the town prepares a funeral service for the fallen police lieutenant. As many as 2,000 police officers are expected to attend.
The war in the Middle East is expanding, with President Trump threatening Iran with "a beating" and the U.S. and Saudi Arabia jointly striking Iranian proxies in Iraq.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Recent reports of immigration arrests at U.S. airports, some of them captured in videos that have gone viral, stem from increased collaboration, ICE sources tell CBS News.
President Trump is asking the Supreme Court to throw out an $83.3 million defamation judgment the writer E. Jean Carroll won against him.
Fed officials are leaving their benchmark rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting, a sign they expect inflation to ease.
Former FBI Director James Comey filed new motions late Tuesday in his effort to toss out federal charges accusing him of threatening President Trump's by posting a photo of seashells arranged to form the numbers "86 47."
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
"Ask a Doctor" columnist Dr. Trisha Pasricha joined "Healthful" to discuss the brain-gut connection.
Three major U.S. airlines have quietly changed their policies to ban humanoid and animal-like robots from their flights.
President Trump is asking the Supreme Court to throw out an $83.3 million defamation judgment the writer E. Jean Carroll won against him.
Fed officials are leaving their benchmark rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting, a sign they expect inflation to ease.
A murder victim has been identified decades after his remains were discovered in a wooded area in Oregon in 1972, authorities said.
Recent reports of immigration arrests at U.S. airports, some of them captured in videos that have gone viral, stem from increased collaboration, ICE sources tell CBS News.
Three major U.S. airlines have quietly changed their policies to ban humanoid and animal-like robots from their flights.
Fed officials are leaving their benchmark rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting, a sign they expect inflation to ease.
Schools in three states will be equipped with drones this coming academic year that aim to find and deter active shooters within seconds.
The Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, in a move that targets China.
Millions of Canadians shunned travel to the U.S. in 2025, opting to vacation at home or travel to other countries.
President Trump is asking the Supreme Court to throw out an $83.3 million defamation judgment the writer E. Jean Carroll won against him.
Recent reports of immigration arrests at U.S. airports, some of them captured in videos that have gone viral, stem from increased collaboration, ICE sources tell CBS News.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Congress appropriated $345 million for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for the 2026 fiscal year, but the agency has spent less than $15 million on grants.
Former FBI Director James Comey filed new motions late Tuesday in his effort to toss out federal charges accusing him of threatening President Trump's by posting a photo of seashells arranged to form the numbers "86 47."
"Ask a Doctor" columnist Dr. Trisha Pasricha joined "Healthful" to discuss the brain-gut connection.
Congress appropriated $345 million for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for the 2026 fiscal year, but the agency has spent less than $15 million on grants.
A key question in the Massachusetts murder trial of Lindsay Clancy is whether postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her three children.
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought Stage 4 cancer side by side.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
A list of disciplinary cases opened by FIFA against Argentina also includes "discriminatory chants and gestures" by fans.
A 19-year-old Norwegian hitman was found guilty of an assassination plot after sending selfies with weapons to his girlfriend and friends.
Two firefighters died in a blaze on the Greek island of Crete Wednesday while crews in France confronted a wildfire four times the size of Paris, officials said.
Last year, 20 people were killed in antisemitic attacks outside of Israel, making it the deadliest year for such incidents since 1994.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Zoe Saldaña tells "CBS Mornings" why this season of "Lioness" is demanding, how the series challenges the actors and what it's like working with Taylor Sheridan.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought Stage 4 cancer side by side.
Legendary actor William Shatner and his daughter Melanie Shatner Gretsch are opening up about their battles with Stage 4 cancer nearly at the same time as each other. Both are now cancer-free and share how they helped each other through the challenging time.
Three major U.S. airlines have quietly changed their policies to ban humanoid and animal-like robots from their flights.
Researchers at some of the world's largest artificial intelligence companies are calling for a slowdown of its development. Rebecca Bellan, a senior reporter for TechCrunch, joins 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.
Schools in three states will be equipped with drones this coming academic year that aim to find and deter active shooters within seconds.
The artificial intelligence industry faces internal pressure as developers at top technology companies caution that accelerating AI development is risky, emphasizing that the industry must pace itself and develop oversight. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
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.
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.
A 19-year-old Norwegian hitman was found guilty of an assassination plot after sending selfies with weapons to his girlfriend and friends.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Ecuador has become a cocaine trafficking hub, plagued by gangs with ties to Mexican and Colombian cartels.
Sixteen-year-old Colt Gray was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday for the 2024 shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School which killed four people.
A judge on Tuesday sentenced Colt Gray to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Gray pleaded guilty to killing four people in the deadly 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has the latest.
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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 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.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with government officials in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday to discuss an upcoming AI model, one day after the release of an open letter from over 1,000 employees of AI companies asking for development to be paced. White House reporter for Politico Alex Gangitano joins CBS News to discuss.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, formerly the federal government's top infectious disease expert, invoked his Fifth Amendment rights Wednesday in a hearing before the Senate Homeland Security Committee. Fauci was appearing under subpoena days after Sen. Rand Paul released a trove of diary entries Fauci wrote during his time as a leader in the Trump and Biden administrations' response to the COVID-19 pandemic. New York Times correspondent Sheryl Gay Stolberg joins CBS News to discuss.
The Federal Reserve has voted to keep interest rates steady at the 3.5% to 3.75% target range despite concerns about inflation and oil prices. The decision was not unanimous. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks it down.
Researchers at some of the world's largest artificial intelligence companies are calling for a slowdown of its development. Rebecca Bellan, a senior reporter for TechCrunch, joins to discuss.
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing about COVID-19. Arthur Allen, a senior correspondent for KFF Health News, joins with more.