Anonymous donor gives Japanese city pile of gold to fund pipe repairs
The mayor of Osaka says a mystery donor's gift of 46 pounds of gold, to help bring the city's water pipes up to scratch, left him "speechless."
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Garrett, Vigliotti talk about climate change
CBS correspondent and author Jonathan Vigliotti joins The Takeout to discuss his new book "Before It's Gone," about how climate change is impacting small towns due to their lack of infrastructure and financial resources. He focuses on how communities rebuild after climate-related disasters and what lessons can be learned from their resilience.
These 28 major U.S. cities are sinking, study finds
34 million people live in one of these major U.S. cities that's sinking, new research shows. See if your area is on the list — and how quickly the land is moving.
Eye on America: A city's safer roads and more
We visit an Indiana city using roundabouts to make roads safer while helping the environment. And we head to New Orleans, where they're preserving the work of a legendary street artist years after Hurricane Katrina. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
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Justice Department may invoke state secrets privilege, says judge can't encroach on executive branch power; NTSB issues urgent safety recommendation to assess 68 bridges on vulnerability to collapse.
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See which U.S. rivers are considered the most endangered
The list of 10 most endangered rivers of 2025, according to the nonprofit American Rivers, includes the Mississippi River and the lower Rio Grande.
"Rivers are places where souls heal." Mismanaged, they can be devastating.
"Rivers are places where people's souls heal," says Heather Taylor-Miesle, senior vice president of conservation at non-profit American Rivers. But many of those rivers in the U.S. are in danger. Pollution, flooding and mismanagement are rampant across U.S. waterways, and this year, 10 rivers have been listed among American Rivers' most endangered. But Taylor-Miesle says that while those threats persist, so does hope — as long as communities take action.
Jennifer Granholm on "The Takeout"
U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm joins Major for a conversation about President Biden's infrastructure proposals, climate change, the push for electric vehicles, and the future of nuclear energy, on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
China fumes at U.S. as Panama pulls out of key agreement with Beijing
Panama's decision to leave a key investment deal with China has drawn accusations from Beijing of "pressure and coercion" by the Trump administration.
Residents must pay to replace private bridges destroyed by Hurricane Helene
In North Carolina, Hurricane Helene damaged more than 7,000 private bridges, roads and culverts. They're a critical part of the infrastructure, but the state isn't paying for repairs.
Neighbors must pay for bridge destroyed by Helene
Hurricane Helene damaged more than 7,000 private bridges, roads, and culverts in North Carolina. They're a critical part of the infrastructure, but right now the state isn't providing money for repairs. Dave Malkoff reports.
Highlights from Trump's news conference
On President Trump's first full day in office, he announced a major investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Trump announces AI infrastructure project
President Trump announced a $500 billion investment into artificial intelligence infrastructure on his first full day in office. His announcement was made alongside the heads of three leading artificial intelligence companies committing billions to a joint venture called "Stargate."
The Climate Election: Transportation, explained
Transportation is a lifeline, but experts say it's aging, underfunded and unable to withstand more frequent and intense extreme weather events. And if changes aren't made quickly, the EPA says the costs will be "steep," with hundreds of billions of dollars of damage every year.
Russia hits Ukraine's energy infrastructure
At least three people are dead after Russia launched several attacks across Ukraine Monday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says more than 100 missiles and 100 drones were used. Russia's defense ministry says it was targeting Ukraine's critical energy infrastructure. BBC News video journalist Abdujalil Abdurasulov joined CBS News with more.
How Pennsylvania voters view 2024 race
The 2024 election will likely come down to how seven battleground states vote, including President Biden's home state of Pennsylvania. According to AdImpact, so far more than $21 million has been spent on campaign ads in the Keystone State — more than any other battleground. CBS News Pittsburgh's Jon Delano looks at the race in the key state and the issues that matter most to voters there.
Buttigieg on investment in union steelworkers
As Election Day draws closer, the Biden administration is touting progress made under the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law. This week, the Department of Transportation released a video promoting the "Build America, Buy America Act" enacted under the law, which requires all federally funded infrastructure projects to be built with American-made materials. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joins "America Decides" to discuss.
U.S. schools in disrepair desperate for infrastructure money
Congress passed over $1 trillion for infrastructure in 2021, but many aging schools are still waiting for funding.
Schools needing repairs not seeing federal dollars
Despite the passage of a massive bipartisan infrastructure package in 2022, some U.S. schools that are over a half-century old have not received the federal money they desperately need to make necessary repairs. Mark Strassmann examines why that is the case.
Atlantic hurricane season starts today
Atlantic hurricane season starts today. Experts predict a busy season, with NOAA's forecast anticipating 25 storms, with up to seven becoming major hurricanes. Here's how architecture is changing to respond to these dangers.
Where things stand between U.S. and Israel
Over the weekend, the U.S. leveled some of its strongest criticism yet of Israel's actions in Gaza, with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken telling "Face the Nation," "In certain instances, Israel acted in ways that are not consistent with international humanitarian law." CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more on the diplomatic relationship between the two countries.
What's fueling Mexico City's water crisis?
Mexico City, one of the world's most populated cities with nearly 22 million people, could run out of water in months. Florencia Gonzalez Guerra, an investigative video journalist, joins CBS News to examine the causes behind the crisis.
Biden grants for climate change impact
The Biden administration awarded $830 million Thursday to fund projects that will address the impact of climate change on America's aging infrastructure. Ali Zaidi, an assistant to the president and national climate adviser, joins CBS News with more on the funding.
New York City mayor on earthquake response
New York City Mayor Eric Adams updated reporters and outlined how officials are assessing for any injuries, loss of life or potential damage to infrastructure after an earthquake rattled the city and its surrounding areas Friday. CBS News' Errol Barnett has the latest from Brooklyn, New York.
Biden to visit bridge collapse site
President Biden is visiting the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse near Baltimore, Maryland, on Friday to assess damage and meet with family members of the victims. CBS News' Bo Erickson reports.
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Trump safe after shots fired at White House Correspondents' Dinner; suspect in custody
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton.
How the White House Correspondents' Dinner and response unfolded
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night following a shooting outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
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Trump cancels Kushner, Witkoff trip to Pakistan for Iran talks
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were expected to head to Islamabad Saturday, but President Trump said later that his "representatives" would not be going.
Trump says "it's a dangerous profession" after shots fired at dinner
President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots rang out at the hotel where the event was taking place.
What we know about the suspect in shooting at White House press dinner
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
Roommate faces murder charges in deaths of 2 doctoral students
A 26-year-old man is facing two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, according to authorities.
How the AI-driven data center boom is leading to skyrocketing energy bills
A CBS News analysis found that Georgia Power, the largest energy provider in the state, imposed six rate hikes in the last three years.
Mexico says 2 CIA agents killed in crash weren't authorized to participate in local raid
The role of the two CIA agents, who were returning from destroying a clandestine drug lab in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua, remains unclear.
Northern Ireland homes evacuated after reports of car bomb explosion
Police in Northern Ireland declared a security alert in the town of Dunmurry, on the outskirts of Belfast, after reports that a car bomb exploded near a police station.
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How the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting and response unfolded
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night following a shooting outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
What we know about the suspect in shooting at White House press dinner
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
DNA found on a smoothie straw links suspect to teen's 1984 killing
After more than 40 years and three wrongful convictions, authorities says they have the man responsible for the 1984 Long Island killing of 16-year-old Theresa Fusco, who vanished after leaving her job at a local roller rink.
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Trump safe after shots fired at White House Correspondents' Dinner; suspect in custody
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
How the AI-driven data center boom is leading to skyrocketing energy bills
A CBS News analysis found that Georgia Power, the largest energy provider in the state, imposed six rate hikes in the last three years.
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Naval escorts will likely be needed when Strait of Hormuz reopens, Chevron CEO says
Commercial vessels face risks from mines and threats from land, Chevron's chief executive Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan.
The Iran war's economic hit could linger through 2026, economists say
Economists say Americans should expect elevated prices at the pump and rising grocery costs in the months to come.
Trump extends Jones Act waiver for another 90 days
The waiver lets international ships carry goods between U.S. ports and is aimed at lowering energy prices.
Trader Joe's customers sue over coffee's caffeine levels
Consumers allege that Trader Joe's improperly advertised a coffee product as fully caffeinated when it was not.
IEA says Iran war will keep the natural gas market tight for two years
The conflict is expected to crimp global natural gas supplies due to damage to liquefied natural gas facilities in Qatar.
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Transcript: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
How the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting and response unfolded
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night following a shooting outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
What we know about the suspect in shooting at White House press dinner
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
Trump says "it's a dangerous profession" after shots fired at dinner
President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots rang out at the hotel where the event was taking place.
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Trump safe after shots fired at White House Correspondents' Dinner; suspect in custody
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
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A 13-year-old's kidney was failing. Then a stranger stepped in.
Tim Fitzpatrick, a father of a chronically ill child, saw the story of a boy in need of a new kidney and felt compelled to help.
Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
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Johnson & Johnson to launch on TrumpRx with 4 of its prescription drugs
Drug-making giant Johnson & Johnson will officially start marketing four of its medications on the Trump administration's TrumpRx website on Friday, CBS News exclusively learned.
Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
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The long history of America's conflict with Cuba
The small island nation, 90 miles from Florida, has played an outsized role in American foreign policy for nearly 70 years. As President Trump talks of "taking Cuba," tensions between Washington and Havana have outlived even the late dictator Fidel Castro.
Transcript: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Northern Ireland homes evacuated after reports of car bomb explosion
Police in Northern Ireland declared a security alert in the town of Dunmurry, on the outskirts of Belfast, after reports that a car bomb exploded near a police station.
Mexico says 2 CIA agents killed in crash weren't authorized to participate in local raid
The role of the two CIA agents, who were returning from destroying a clandestine drug lab in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua, remains unclear.
Trump says he canceled Kushner, Witkoff trip for Iran talks: "We have all the cards"
President Trump cited wasted time and confusion over leadership, adding, "we have all the cards."
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Frankie Grande on starring in "Titaníque"
Frankie Grande sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his starring role in Broadway's latest hit show "Titaníque," after originating the part in the show's Off-Broadway run.
Woman brings South Carolina town back to life
Darla Moore is a billionaire from Lake City, South Carolina, who saw an opportunity to revitalize her small hometown with ArtFields, a festival that transforms the town into a hub for Southern art and history.
Broadway star on role with Savannah Bananas
Tony-nominated Broadway actor Derek Klena sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his latest venture as a performer and player for the Savannah Bananas baseball team.
The Milk Carton Kids perform "A Friend Like You"
Grammy-nominated folk duo The Milk Carton Kids are out with their 7th studio album, "Lost Cause Lover Fool." Here they are performing "A Friend Like You."
The Milk Carton Kids perform "I'll Go Home From Here"
Grammy-nominated folk duo The Milk Carton Kids are out with their 7th studio album, "Lost Cause Lover Fool." Here they are performing "A Friend Like You."
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How the AI-driven data center boom is leading to skyrocketing energy bills
A CBS News analysis found that Georgia Power, the largest energy provider in the state, imposed six rate hikes in the last three years.
How data centers are impacting Americans
This week, Maine's governor vetoed a bill that would have made the state the first to ban the construction of new data centers. Shanelle Kaul reports.
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.
Sam Altman apologizes for not flagging authorities to mass shooter's ChatGPT account
The ChatGPT account of the shooter, who killed eight people in a small British Columbia community, had been banned about eight months prior to the massacre.
Why phone-free parties are gaining popularity
Some young people are opting to go phone-free to live in the moment. USA Today youth mental health reporter Rachel Hale went to an underground, phone-free party in New York City and wrote about her experience. She tells "The Daily Report" about it.
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From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
60-foot octopus ruled the seas during age of dinosaurs, fossils show
New analyses of fossilized jaws reveal that massive, kraken-like octopuses once hunted alongside other marine predators.
Mysterious "golden orb" found in deep sea in 2023 is finally identified
Scientists spent over two years identifying a mysterious object found off the coast of Alaska in 2023.
Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
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What we know about the suspect in shooting at White House press dinner
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
Trump speaks on WHCA shooting | Special Report
President Trump took questions Saturday night after a shooting broke out at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. A 31-year-old suspect is in custody. CBS News' Carissa Lawson and Tony Dokoupil anchored this special report.
Details on correspondents' dinner security
The White House Correspondents' Dinner, with President Trump in attendance, ended in a shooting on Saturday. Officials identified the suspect as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Sam Vinograd have more.
WHCA president on shooting
CBS News' Ed O'Keefe speaks with Weijia Jiang, the president of the White House Correspondents' Association, about her experience during Saturday night's shooting.
Charges announced for D.C. shooting suspect
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced charges for the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting on Saturday.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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Next: Cuba?
The small island nation of Cuba, just 90 miles from Florida, has played an outsized role in America's foreign policy for close to 70 years. Now, the Trump administration is blocking nearly all oil shipments from reaching the island, worsening its humanitarian crisis, with the president threatening he will be "taking Cuba." Correspondent Mo Rocca talks with history professor Jorge Malagon Marquez about U.S. interventions in the past, and how tensions between Washington and Havana have even outlived the late dictator Fidel Castro.
Washington shaken by shooting at White House press dinner
In Washington Saturday night, guests at the White House Correspondents Association dinner were startled when shots were heard outside the ballroom where President Trump, first lady Melania Trump, and other top officials were attending. The alleged gunman, identified by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California, was detained. CBS News' Tony Dokoupil, who was also at the dinner, describes the scene as Secret Service agents swept through.
The Killing of Theresa Fusco
Nearly 41 years after a New York teenager is killed, an unexpected breakthrough in the case. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Trump speaks on WHCA shooting | Special Report
President Trump took questions Saturday night after a shooting broke out at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. A 31-year-old suspect is in custody. CBS News' Carissa Lawson and Tony Dokoupil anchored this special report.
Details on correspondents' dinner security
The White House Correspondents' Dinner, with President Trump in attendance, ended in a shooting on Saturday. Officials identified the suspect as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Sam Vinograd have more.