Iowa woman who made fake cancer claims: "I didn't do this for money"
Madison Russo never had pancreatic cancer, leukemia nor the football-sized tumor wrapped around her spine — but over 400 people sent her donations.
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Trump to appeal gag order in election case
Former President Donald Trump told supporters in Iowa on Monday that he plans to appeal a recently imposed gag order in his federal 2020 election interference case. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small has more.
Jack Trice Stadium in Iowa remains only major college football stadium named for a Black man
George Trice is thankful that the tragic story of his cousin, Jack Trice, still is being told a century after he died from injuries sustained on a football field. Still, George Trice is not satisfied.
Man who was given egg with 72-year-old message finally finds the writer
In 1951, John Amalfitano's neighbor found an egg with a message asking its finder to write back.
DeSantis ups Trump attacks on campaign trail
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is on the campaign trail in his home state of Florida. In a news conference on Thursday, he addressed the fundraising gap between him and former President Donald Trump. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro is in Tampa with the DeSantis campaign.
Could Trump's debate absences hurt his lead?
Donald Trump will speak to striking auto workers in Detroit while his Republican colleagues debate in California. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins to discuss how early state GOP voters factor debate performances in evaluating candidates.
DeSantis responds to CBS News polling of GOP race
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to be standing center stage at the second Republican presidential debate Wednesday night. CBS poll numbers have him failing to close the gap in early-voting states. DeSantis campaign senior adviser and pollster Ryan Tyson joins "America Decides" to discuss the findings.
CBS poll: Trump leads in Iowa, New Hampshire
Former President Donald Trump won't be joining his fellow Republican presidential hopefuls at the second debate Wednesday night, and new CBS polling suggests his reluctance to debate isn't really hurting him in the early-voting states of Iowa and New Hampshire. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
CBS News poll: Trump leads in early states, where campaigning hasn't closed gap
Early-state voters differ on abortion and how much the eventual GOP nominee should appeal to moderates.
Third Republican presidential debate to be held in Miami on Nov. 8
Candidates will be facing the toughest requirements yet to participate.
Man charged with murder in fatal shooting of Iowa police officer
The suspect, Kyle Ricke, 43, is charged with first-degree murder and will be extradited back to Iowa, authorities said.
DeSantis goes all-in on Iowa
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is betting big on Iowa with four months left until the state hosts the nation's first presidential nomination contest. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro takes a look at why the DeSantis campaign thinks the Hawkeye State is key to winning the Republican nomination.
DeSantis supporters react to debate remarks
Following what some are calling a disappointing presidential primary debate for Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor is back on the campaign trail in Iowa. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro breaks down how donors and supporters are responding to his remarks Wednesday and the lack of aggressive swings taken at him.
Tim Scott discusses White House bid in Iowa
CBS News has been speaking with some of the presidential hopefuls and also Republican voters at the Iowa State Fair who will help decide the eventual GOP nominee. At the state fair, Republican Sen. Tim Scott repeated his commitment to grassroots campaigning. Amanda Rooker and Musadiq Bidar report.
Asa Hutchinson on 14th Amendment and Trump
Former President Donald Trump's rivals in the GOP race have been quick to respond to his indictment in the Georgia election case. Multiple candidates have defended him despite his legal troubles, but several others have been critical -- including former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson. Amanda Rooker and Musadiq Bidar report.
Sen. Ernst discusses 2024 at Iowa State Fair
It's not just presidential hopefuls descending on the Iowa State Fair -- state leaders on the federal level are also getting in on the fun. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett speaks with Iowa Republican Sen. Joni Ernst about the 2024 GOP race, former President Donald Trump's indictment in Georgia and more.
Trump, DeSantis compete at Iowa State Fair
The Iowa State Fair isn't just about fried foods and carnival rides -- it's also where Republican candidates for president pitch themselves to voters in an informal setting. Errol Barnett spoke to fair-goers, and Major Garrett joins to discuss how the fair has highlighted the rivalry between former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Exploring food across Iowa's state fair
The Iowa State Fair is much more than politics -- it's all about the food. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett reports on his journey eating across the state fair.
How Iowa evangelical voters view Trump
Donald Trump is the Republican frontrunner in both Iowa and nationwide. Despite his strong standing in the polls, some Iowa voters have an appetite for another GOP nominee. Bob Vander Plaats, a prominent figure in Iowa Republican politics and CEO of the organization "The Family Leader," joins "America Decides" to examine how voters feel about the 2024 GOP field.
How Iowa's state fair became a campaign stop
The Iowa State Fair is in full swing, with Republican presidential candidates all stopping by to meet voters and eat a corn dog. But why is the fair such a staple of the election season? CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe examines the tradition's history.
Trump, DeSantis campaign in Iowa
Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis met voters at the Iowa State Fair over the weekend with Trump repeating unfounded claims about the 2020 election as a potential fourth criminal indictment looms in Georgia. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro was at the fair over the weekend and has more.
Trump rails against Fulton County DA
Former President Donald Trump could be facing a fourth indictment as early as this week with Georgia prosecutors expected to appear before a grand jury and share findings from their investigation into alleged election interference. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides has more on the possible charges.
GOP candidates flock to Iowa State Fair
Five months ahead of the state's Republican presidential caucus, GOP candidates are arriving for the Iowa State Fair to address voters directly. CBS News reporter Musadiq Bidar reports from Des Moines and former RNC spokesperson Kevin Sheridan and Democratic strategist Joel Payne join CBS News to discuss the campaigns.
Trump maintains Iowa lead amid legal issues
Donald Trump's campaign claimed the Justice Department is trying to interfere with the 2024 presidential election, as the special counsel indicted him on charges related to Jan. 6 and the 2020 election. The former president's poll numbers remain strong in the first-in-the-nation caucus state of Iowa. Amanda Rooker, chief political reporter at CBS Des Moines affiliate KCCI-TV, joins "Prime Time" to discuss how Iowa voters are reacting.
The best state to retire in isn't Florida, new study finds
The Hawkeye State was No.1 on a Bankrate list of best places to retire, with Missouri and Nebraska among the top 10.
Injured Lindsey Vonn completes final training run ahead of Olympic race
"Just because it seems impossible to you doesn't mean it's not possible," Vonn says.
White House removes Trump post with racist footage of Obamas hours after defending it
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
Authorities tow car from Nancy Guthrie's home after new message
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
Prediction markets soar ahead of the Super Bowl
Emboldened by loosened restrictions from federal regulators, prediction markets look to cash in on Super Bowl Sunday.
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note demanded bitcoin. Could it be tracked?
Cryptocurrency transactions are often thought to be anonymous and untraceable. That's a misconception, experts tell CBS News.
Republicans condemn Trump's racist video portraying the Obamas as apes
The criticism continued even after the White House removed the video after the initial backlash.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
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California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
Truck driver spends decades carving a scale model masterpiece of New York City
Beginning in 2004, Joe Macken carved all five boroughs of New York City out of balsa wood, every site and stadium, and every bridge and building. His creation consists of almost 1 million structures.
Heightened security from dozens of local, federal agencies ahead of Super Bowl
More than 35 local, state and federal agencies have been working for the last 18 months to prepare for Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
Dow crosses 50K for first time as stocks enjoy best day since May 2025
Resurgent technology stocks drove the rebound after a volatile week, while bitcoin also recouped losses.
Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note demanded bitcoin. Could it be tracked?
Cryptocurrency transactions are often thought to be anonymous and untraceable. That's a misconception, experts tell CBS News.
Prediction markets soar ahead of the Super Bowl
Emboldened by loosened restrictions from federal regulators, prediction markets look to cash in on Super Bowl Sunday.
See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
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Some Team USA athletes speak out about politics at home
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
Appeals court endorses Trump policy of denying bond hearings to many ICE detainees
A federal appeals court on Friday endorsed the Trump administration's policy of holding broad groups of immigration detainees without access to bond hearings, a major legal victory for President Trump.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
Trump says he "didn't see" image depicting Obamas as apes in social media post
President Trump late Friday addressed a video posted to his social media account that included a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, telling reporters he didn't see the part that showed the former president and first lady.
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Her deadly diagnosis only had 1 warning sign. Here's how she survived.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
White House launches TrumpRx discounted drug site
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
Officials warn against drinking raw milk after baby dies from listeria
The New Mexico Department of Health said officials believe the baby contracted listeria after their mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.
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Skier Eileen Gu sports a personalized, detail-studded ski suit at Olympics
Gu qualified for the women's slopestyle final wearing an outfit with details inspired by her Chinese heritage and her personal quirks.
Some Team USA athletes speak out about politics at home
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen wins first gold medal of Milano Cortina Games
The second gold medal of the Milano Cortina Games was awarded to Frida Karlsson of Sweden in the women's 10km+10km skiathlon.
Injured Lindsey Vonn completes final training run ahead of Olympic race
"Just because it seems impossible to you doesn't mean it's not possible," Vonn says.
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
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Skier Eileen Gu sports a personalized, detail-studded ski suit at Olympics
Gu qualified for the women's slopestyle final wearing an outfit with details inspired by her Chinese heritage and her personal quirks.
Bad Bunny lyrics to know before his Super Bowl halftime show
With Bad Bunny headlining a historic Super Bowl halftime show, we highlight some of his most impactful lyrics in Spanish and English.
Where you can watch the 2026 Winter Olympics live
Don't miss a moment of the Winter Olympics. Here's how to watch live, for free and stream the action without cable.
Bad Bunny set for historic Super Bowl performance
Coming off a historic Grammy win, Bad Bunny is gearing up to make even more history at this weekend's Super Bowl. The musician is set to be the first Super Bowl headliner to perform completely in Spanish. Leila Cobo, co-chief content officer at Billboard, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Olympic skater gets last-minute approval for Minions-themed program
Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate secured the rights to perform his Minions-themed program at the Milan Cortina Games hours before he was set to skate.
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Super Bowl fans warned to keep drones at home with flights banned over big game
The FAA says it is collaborating with the FBI to detect, track and assess unauthorized drone activity at the Super Bowl.
Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
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.
How will AI transform the workforce?
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about how companies are using artificial intelligence, the discussion around the technology and how it's impacting the workforce.
Tesla, Waymo leaders defend product safety
Executives from Waymo and Tesla defended their self-driving vehicle technology in testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at the digital media company Puck, has more.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Latest in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
Authorities said Friday they were inspecting an apparent new message relating to the disappearance of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie's mom, Nancy, after the family reported her missing from her home on Sunday.
Luigi Mangione has outburst after hearing
Luigi Mangione had an outburst after a hearing on Friday in which the judge announced that his New York State trial will begin on June 8. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman is following the case.
Authorities tow car from Nancy Guthrie's home after new message
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Investigators vetting Guthrie ransom note
Friday marked six days since Nancy Guthrie's apparent abduction, and Guthrie's three children have been posting on social media hoping to reach whoever may have taken her. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports and former FBI counterintelligence operative Eric O'Neill has more.
Mangione claims double jeopardy
Luigi Mangione had an outburst in a New York courtroom on Friday after a judge scheduled his state trial to begin before his federal case. The UnitedHealthCare CEO murder suspect claimed "this is the same trial twice" and called it "double jeopardy." CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
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What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
NASA moon launch off until March due to issues during tests
NASA says it can't try until March at the earliest to send a crewed spacecraft on a flight around the moon and back, due to hydrogen leaks during testing of the Artemis II rocket.
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Latest in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
Authorities said Friday they were inspecting an apparent new message relating to the disappearance of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie's mom, Nancy, after the family reported her missing from her home on Sunday.
The Sneak Attack on Katlyn Lyon | Post Mortem
48 Hours correspondents Erin Moriarty and Anne-Marie Green discuss the murder of Katlyn Lyon Montgomery and how her family turned to TikTok to demand justice.
Woman speaks out after surviving glioblastoma
Becca Valle thought her headaches were migraines. Brain surgery found a deadly form of cancer.
Officials review new message in Guthrie case
Officials said they are "aware of a new message" in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance on Friday. Authorities have not given details on the contents of the message. Former FBI special agent FBI Doug Kouns joins CBS News to discuss.
Man spent decades making model of New York City
Beginning in 2004, Joe Macken carved all five boroughs of New York City out of balsa wood, every site and stadium, and every bridge and building. His creation consists of almost one million structures. Steve Hartman has the story.