A 9-year-old boy set up a stand that offers free compliments. It became a hit.
Nine-year-old Ethan Wargo of Sycamore, Illinois, opened a "compliment stand" this summer. It's like a refreshment stand — just for your self-esteem.
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Pritzker on possible U.S. troops in Chicago
The Trump administration is expected to soon launch major immigration operations in Chicago against the wishes of Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe sat down with Pritzker to get more of his perspective.
Unpacking Illinois' new police reform law
Illinois is now requiring police recruits to allow background records like previous performance reviews to be released in order to be hired by a new department in the state. It's a new policy in light of the police shooting of an unarmed woman in her home last year. Anna Schecter reports.
Sonya Massey Act signed into law in Illinois
Illinois passed the Sonya Massey Act this week, a new law requiring more thorough background checks before hiring police officers. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the details.
Illinois law signed to reform police hiring
More than one year after a woman was shot and killed by a now-former sheriff's deputy in Illinois, the state's governor has signed a new law meant to reform police hiring. JB Pritzker this week signed the Sonya Massey Act into law, which requires more thorough background checks before hiring new police officers in the state. CBS News senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter reports.
Gov. JB Pritzker signs Sonya Massey Act, reforming police hiring in Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday is expected to sign new legislation requiring more thorough background checks before hiring police officers, a law inspired by the shooting death of Sonya Massey.
As Texas pushes plan to add 5 new GOP House seats, other states may follow
California may follow Texas' lead and redraw congressional districts for partisan advantage ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Helicopter crashes into barge on Mississippi River, killing 2
The helicopter ran into a powerline and crashed Thursday morning on the Mississippi River, officials said.
Can the Texas GOP force Democrats back?
For the second day in a row, Texas state Democrats have denied their Republican colleagues a quorum to hold a vote on a new congressional map. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has the latest.
Illinois Gov. Pritzker joins Texas Democrats in fight against redistricting plan
Gov. Greg Abbott has since vowed to take steps to remove Democratic lawmakers from their seats.
Rep. Ro Khanna backs Gen Z progressive in Illinois congressional race
Rep. Ro Khanna of California endorsed 26-year-old influencer Kat Abughazaleh in the race for retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky's seat.
A rare look at Old Joliet Prison
Noel Brennan of CBS Chicago goes inside the former Illinois State Penitentiary in Joliet, Illinois. Built in the 1850s, the notorious prison was in use until 2002.
The Fight for Melissa
A day care worker says she loved kids, yet she's in prison for killing one. If she didn't do it, why did she confess? "48 Hours"' Erin Moriarty has the latest in the Melissa Calusinski case.
Restored grasslands home to bison herd in Illinois
Two hours west of Chicago is the Nachusa Grasslands, replanted by the Nature Conservancy. Noel Brennan reports on the restored prairie and the animals that graze there.
5 injured after truck slams into Starbucks
Police are investigating why a pickup truck slammed into a Starbucks in Illinois. A wall and part of the store's roof collapsed from the impact in McHenry, north of Chicago. Five people were hurt. One person who was pinned by the truck is in critical condition. The driver, who received minor injuries, has not been identified.
Soldiers killed in Afghanistan ID'd
The army has released the names of two soldiers killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan over the weekend. They are Staff Sergeant Ian Mclaughlin of Newport News, Virginia, and Private First Class Miguel Villalon of Joliet, Illinois. Both were on their first combat deployment when they were hit by an IED in Kandahar Province. The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Alleged bank robber surrenders to police after 6-hour standoff
The man arrested in connection with an apparent robbery attempt and hostage situation in Illinois is now charged with sexual assault. Nicholas August surrendered to police after the standoff at the Heritage Credit Union in Rockford. Danya Bacchus reports.
Bahá'í faith among fastest growing religions
In our World of Worship series, we're exploring different ways people practice faith and religion around the globe. In this installment, we're looking at one of the fastest growing religions in the world, the Bahá'í faith. There are now more than 100,000 Bahá'í communities worldwide. Dana Jacobson takes you on a journey to the "Mother Temple of the West."
Tlaib scolds lawmakers at hearing: "Shame on us"
Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib chastised the Democratic governors testifying at a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing on "sanctuary cities" for their apparent inaction during federal immigration raids and events that led to family separations.
Democratic governors testify at House hearing
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul gave their opening statements at a House hearing on sanctuary cities. They criticized the Trump administration's immigration crackdown and deportation tactics. Watch their remarks.
Veterans Day temps could dip to record lows
Winter is still over a month away, but hundreds of cold temperature records are about to get shattered. A new blast of arctic air is descending across the country, from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast. It could be the coldest Veterans Day on record in Minneapolis and Chicago. Jeff Berardelli reports.
Durbin: Potential ICE raids stoking fear in communities
Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, D-Illinois, joins Margaret Brennan to discuss potential ICE raids across the country, targeting thousands of undocumented immigrant families
GOP rep slams Trump's "weak" retreat from Syria
Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger of Illinois joins Margaret Brennan to discuss the U.S. withdrawal from northern Syria and the Turkish offensive against U.S. allies.
Finding peace for the fallen, and themselves
At a cemetery in Chester, Illinois, Lt. Perry Dotson is 50 years late for the funeral of Army Private First Class Leonard Nitzsche, who was in Dotson's platoon in Vietnam when, in April 1970, he was killed. Dotson felt he never had the chance to properly grieve the loss of the young man – nor, it turns out, did other members of his platoon, prompting an unforgettable reunion. Steve Hartman reports.
Candy: From factory to Halloween bag
For the past century, the Mars Wrigley company, one of the largest privately-held companies in the world, has been making candy treats that have filled kids' Halloween stashes. Luke Burbank visited the company's Oak Park factory in Chicago, where millions of fun-sized candy bars are made every single day.
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War escalates, energy prices spike after Israeli strike on Iran gas field
As Iran retaliates for an Israeli strike on the South Pars gas field, one analyst warns the war is "now hitting the plumbing of the global energy system."
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We visited an LA building with 89 registered hospices. Here's what we found.
Advocates said the Van Nuys building looked like an example of "clustering" — a red flag for hospice fraud.
Comey subpoenaed in conspiracy case against ex-officials who investigated Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey has been subpoenaed by prosecutors in Miami as part of the Justice Department's investigation into Obama-era intelligence officials.
Trump brings up Pearl Harbor while meeting with Japan's prime minister
Asked why the U.S. didn't inform allies ahead of the Iran strikes, President Trump said, "Who knows better about surprise than Japan?"
Body of missing student James Gracey found in Barcelona, police say
The body of missing University of Alabama student James Gracey, who disappeared on a trip to Barcelona, has been found, Spanish officials said Thursday.
Ex-FBI agents who worked on Trump 2020 election probe sue over firings
Two former FBI agents who helped investigate President Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results sued the federal government, alleging they were wrongfully terminated.
U.N. nuclear watchdog chief: "A lot has survived" of Iran's nuclear capabilities
In an interview with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said there had already been damage done to Iran's nuclear sites.
Analysts warn oil prices could keep climbing as Iran war intensifies
Every 1-cent increase in gasoline prices reduces consumer spending by $1.5 billion annually, one economist says.
Over a third of TSA officers call out at 3 major U.S. airports in single day
"The morale is getting worse by the day because no one knows when this is gonna end," said Cameron Cochems, a lead TSA officer in Boise, Idaho.
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Comey subpoenaed in conspiracy case against ex-officials who investigated Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey has been subpoenaed by prosecutors in Miami as part of the Justice Department's investigation into Obama-era intelligence officials.
Analysts warn oil prices could keep climbing as Iran war intensifies
Every 1-cent increase in gasoline prices reduces consumer spending by $1.5 billion annually, one economist says.
Trump brings up Pearl Harbor while meeting with Japan's prime minister
Asked why the U.S. didn't inform allies ahead of the Iran strikes, President Trump said, "Who knows better about surprise than Japan?"
U.N. nuclear watchdog chief: "A lot has survived" of Iran's nuclear capabilities
In an interview with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said there had already been damage done to Iran's nuclear sites.
3 reasons the Federal Reserve's interest rate pause is worrying investors
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell used the phrase "we don't know" at least 14 times during his press conference. Investors are nervous.
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Analysts warn oil prices could keep climbing as Iran war intensifies
Every 1-cent increase in gasoline prices reduces consumer spending by $1.5 billion annually, one economist says.
3 reasons the Federal Reserve's interest rate pause is worrying investors
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell used the phrase "we don't know" at least 14 times during his press conference. Investors are nervous.
Surging U.S. gas prices could erase bigger tax refunds, analysis finds
Stanford economists estimate that the typical U.S. household will spend an additional $740 on gas this year because of the jump in global oil prices.
U.S. gas prices rise as oil hits $111 a barrel
A barrel of Brent crude topped $111, while the U.S. benchmark also rose as the Iran war intensifies.
Wall Street is betting on Ukraine's drone technology
Swarmer is likely to be the first of many: a Ukrainian defense startup with an American face that leans on U.S. capital to scale production for both the Ukrainian and American militaries.
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Comey subpoenaed in conspiracy case against ex-officials who investigated Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey has been subpoenaed by prosecutors in Miami as part of the Justice Department's investigation into Obama-era intelligence officials.
Senators meet with border czar as lawmakers search for way out of DHS shutdown
Thursday's meeting with Tom Homan marked a key development as progress to date has appeared stagnant.
Trump brings up Pearl Harbor while meeting with Japan's prime minister
Asked why the U.S. didn't inform allies ahead of the Iran strikes, President Trump said, "Who knows better about surprise than Japan?"
U.N. nuclear watchdog chief: "A lot has survived" of Iran's nuclear capabilities
In an interview with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said there had already been damage done to Iran's nuclear sites.
Book excerpt: "Stand" by Cory Booker
At a time when our nation is splintered in many areas of public life, the New Jersey Senator writes how virtue is a strategy to rekindle the belief that Americans' destiny is bound together.
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Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
Dr. Oz pledges to tackle hospice fraud: "Do not steal from the American people"
The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
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Trump brings up Pearl Harbor while meeting with Japan's prime minister
Asked why the U.S. didn't inform allies ahead of the Iran strikes, President Trump said, "Who knows better about surprise than Japan?"
Iran hangs 3, including teen wrestler, in first executions over Jan. protests
Two sources confirmed to CBS News that Saleh Mohammadi, a young member of Iran's national wrestling team, was among the three men executed in Iran.
Divers find marble treasure possibly taken from Parthenon at Aegean shipwreck
Excavations at the site of the 1802 Mentor shipwreck uncovered a marble fragment that may have ties to the Parthenon in Ancient Greece, officials say.
Transcript: IAEA's Rafael Grossi on "Face the Nation," March 22, 2026
The following is the full transcript of the interview with International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Grossi, a portion of which will air on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 22, 2026.
What can one of the world's happiest nations teach us about parenting?
U.S. author Jessica Joelle Alexander says Americans should consider adopting some of Denmark's "great parenting practices."
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Alessia Cara on new album
Grammy winner Alessia Cara is debuting a new album 10 years into her music career. Cara joined CBS News with details on her latest collaborations.
AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Val Kilmer was originally set to star in "As Deep as the Grave" before he died last year, never shooting a scene of the movie. But Kilmer will still star in the film thanks to generative AI, which is artificial intelligence that can generate new content by analyzing existing content. Jo Ling Kent has more.
"Survivor" contestant talks elimination
Spoiler alert! The latest contestant eliminated from "Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans" joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his surprising elimination and if he has any regrets about how he played the game.
Book excerpt: "When Caesar Was King" by David Margolick
David Margolick's biography of Sid Caesar explores how the 1950s comic reinvented the art of comedy in the new medium of television.
Demi Lovato on eating disorders, cookbook
Grammy-nominated singer and actor Demi Lovato speaks with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her healing journey and how she found joy in cooking after her recovery from anorexia and bulimia. Lovato says food used to bring her "discomfort and fear" but she has since learned to find "freedom with food." Her new cookbook is called "One Plate at a Time."
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AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Val Kilmer was originally set to star in "As Deep as the Grave" before he died last year, never shooting a scene of the movie. But Kilmer will still star in the film thanks to generative AI, which is artificial intelligence that can generate new content by analyzing existing content. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Risks of excessive screen time for adults
More than 80% of adults say they go online at least several times per day and research indicates that even adults' fully-formed brains can suffer negative consequences from excessive screen time. Dr. Sue Varma breaks down risks, tips to reduce your screen time and why adults are spending more time on screens.
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.
Inside NVIDIA's new chip
NVIDIA's GTC conference brought big crowds to Silicon Valley this week, with hundreds of companies showcasing products powered by NVIDIA's chips. Tim Werth, tech editor at Mashable, joins CBS News to discuss.
AI expert designs cancer vaccine for his dog
A tech entrepreneur in Australia, Paul Conyngham, said he used artificial intelligence to design a cancer vaccine for his dog Rosie. He joins CBS News with Páll Thordarson, director of the UNSW RNA Institute, who worked with Conyngham on the technology.
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Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
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 announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
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.
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New photos in Michigan synagogue attack
Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, has shared new images of the damage from last week's attack at the synagogue. A photo has also emerged of the attacker holding an AR-style rifle. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
Photo of Michigan synagogue attacker shows him with AR-style rifle
The man who attacked a synagogue in Michigan last week sent a photo of himself with the AR-style rifle he had during the attack to a family member in Lebanon, according to a U.S. official.
Joseph Duggar faces child sex abuse charges
Joseph Duggar, one of the stars of the reality show "19 Kids and Counting," has been arrested and is facing child sex abuse charges. He's accused of sexually abusing a 9-year-old girl six years ago in Florida. Tom Hanson reports.
César Chávez sexual abuse allegations
More details are emerging about the allegations of abuse against the late Cesar Chavez. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more.
Fugitive wanted in killing of Ecuadorian candidate arrested in Mexico
Ángel Esteban Aguilar Morales is one of the alleged ringleaders of the Ecuadorian criminal gang "Los Lobos" and one of the country's most-wanted fugitives.
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Repaired moon rocket heads back to launch pad for April 1 blastoff
After an overnight Thursday trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
Video shows meteor streaking across the sky
A meteoroid was spotted streaking across the sky in 10 states. In some areas, there was also a loud boom, similar to an explosion. NASA says the meteor, which was traveling 45,000 mph in the sky, fragmented - causing the bright fireball and loud boom.
7-ton meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Ohio
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
Bill Nye on going from Boeing to science guy
Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
NASA targets April 1 for moon mission launch
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
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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.
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?
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.
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Extended interview: Steve Hartman
Major Garrett speaks with Steve Hartman about his documentary, "All the Empty Rooms," a film that memorialized children killed in school shootings by showing the bedrooms they never returned to. Hartman won an Oscar for the documentary last Sunday.
New photos in Michigan synagogue attack
Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, has shared new images of the damage from last week's attack at the synagogue. A photo has also emerged of the attacker holding an AR-style rifle. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
Body identified as missing American student
James Gracey, an American college student who vanished on a spring break trip to Barcelona, has been found dead, Spanish police say. Gracey disappeared while visiting a club near the beach.
From the archives: Bush announces invasion of Iraq
On March 19, 2003, President George W. Bush announced the U.S. invasion of Iraq in an address to the nation. Watch Bush's full speech.
Gabbard on goals with Iran war
Rep. Joaquin Castro, a Texas Democrat, pressed Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on whether the U.S. and Israel's goals are aligned in the war against Iran. Gabbard acknowledged that President Trump and the Israeli government have different objectives.