Iowa meteorologist quits after death threat over climate coverage
Gloninger says numerous harassing and threatening emails over his climate coverage left him with PTSD. Now, he said he's going to fight even harder to tackle climate solutions.
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Iowa Supreme Court declines to reinstate law banning most abortions
In a rare 3-3 split decision, the Iowa Supreme Court upheld a 2019 district court ruling that blocked the law.
Pence's plan to sway evangelicals from Trump
Former Vice President Mike Pence formally launched his 2024 campaign Wednesday -- setting up a rare battle between two former running mates. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports from Iowa.
Pence formally tosses hat into 2024 GOP presidential ring
Former Vice President Mike Pence is taking on former President Trump.
Pence to announce 2024 run in crowded field
Former Vice President Mike Pence is expected to announce his 2024 presidential run Wednesday in Iowa, in a direct pitch to the Hawkeye State's Evangelical voters. On Tuesday, Former Trump ally and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announced his candidacy in New Hampshire, prompting a rebuke from GOP frontrunner Donald Trump. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports from Des Moines.
Iowa teen who brutally killed parents sentenced to life in prison
Officers found Ethan Orton covered in blood after he killed his parents at the family's home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Teenager tried to hire hitman to kill 7-year-old, Iowa police say
The 17-year-old allegedly submitted the child's information to a bogus website called rentahitman.com.
Where Mike Pence fits in GOP 2024 field
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Monday filed the paperwork declaring his candidacy for president of the United States. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins to discuss the role Pence could play in the 2024 presidential race.
More bodies recovered from collapsed building
The bodies of three men who had been missing since the collapse of an apartment building in Davenport, Iowa, have been recovered. No one else is believed to be missing.
Bodies of 3 men recovered from Iowa building collapse site
Authorities have recovered the bodies of 42-year-old Branden Colvin, 51-year-old Ryan Hitchcock and 60-year-old Daniel Prien, officials announced Monday morning
GOP candidates face off in Iowa
Former Vice President Mike Pence and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie are expected to launch their 2024 presidential bids this week as several GOP candidates spend time campaigning in Iowa. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa and CBS News politics reporter Aaron Navarro have more.
Missing resident from collapsed Iowa apartment building found dead
The body of Branden Colvin, a 42-year-old resident of the building that partially collapsed last weekend in Davenport, Iowa, has been found.
DeSantis introduces himself to GOP voters in first week of campaign
The Florida governor went on a whirlwind campaign tour through Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina this week.
Search continues after Iowa building collapse
Days after a building collapsed in Davenport, Iowa, search efforts remain underway for three men who are feared dead. Officials have not confirmed if any human remains have been found. Meanwhile, a large apartment building in Minneapolis was evacuated due to significant structural concerns. Roxana Saberi reports.
3 men still missing after Iowa building collapse
Three men who lived in an Iowa apartment building which partially collapsed last weekend were still missing as of Friday, with authorities now calling the search for them a recovery operation. Engineering reports conducted prior to the collapse show that the owner was warned parts of the building were structurally unstable. Roxana Saberi has the latest.
Trained dogs assisting search efforts after building collapse in Iowa
There are still three people missing at the site of the collapse.
The feud between Trump and DeSantis escalates
At competing political events in Iowa and New Hampshire, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump continued their ongoing political dispute. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Trump meets with Iowa faith leaders
Donald Trump was just about 6,000 votes shy of winning the Iowa caucuses when he first ran in 2016. One key demographic -- evangelicals -- helped Texas Sen. Ted Cruz claim victory. Amanda Rooker, chief political reporter for CBS affiliate station KCCI in Des Moines, joins to discuss the former president's campaign stops in the state Thursday.
Trump, DeSantis trade barbs on campaign trail
Thursday was the first full day with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump trading barbs on the campaign trail. DeSantis discussed Trump in New Hampshire without using his name, and Trump spoke at a number of events in Iowa. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports from Des Moines.
3 residents unaccounted for in building collapse
Three residents of a century-old apartment building in Davenport, Iowa, which partially collapsed Sunday remain unaccounted for, authorities said Thursday. Just days before the collapse, an engineer reported that portions of the building’s façade appeared “ready to fall imminently." Roxana Saberi has more.
GOP 2024 field looks to eat into Trump's lead
Former President Donald Trump is campaigning in Iowa Thursday where Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made multiple stops Wednesday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more on how DeSantis and other GOP presidential candidates are looking to close the gap with Trump.
Trump and DeSantis take on Iowa
Republican presidential primary frontrunners former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis campaign for support in Iowa. Meanwhile, more candidates are jumping in an already crowded race, with former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie set to launch his bid next Tuesday and former Vice President Mike Pence starting his next Wednesday. Ed O'Keefe reports from Iowa.
DeSantis takes aim at Trump in Iowa
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is in Iowa courting supporters following his first few campaign events in the Hawkeye State. DeSantis has finally taken the offensive against Trump, who has been criticizing him for months. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports from the campaign trail.
DeSantis making flurry of Iowa stops
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is making a series of campaign stops in Iowa this week after announcing his 2024 presidential bid. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
DeSantis working to cut into Trump's lead
2024 candidate Ron DeSantis has been in Iowa this week campaigning. The Florida governor has been touting his legislative accomplishments while doing something his other opponents have not: defining himself in contrast to former President Trump. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest from the campaign trail.
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Iran lashes out with missiles as Israel says war still intensifying
Iran retaliates for Israel's latest assassinations as Trump and Netanyahu give no indication the war is about to let up, 19 days in.
What to know about Joe Kent, Trump counterterrorism chief who resigned
In a resignation letter, Joe Kent said Iran "posed no imminent threat to our nation," and he asserted that "we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby."
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FBI, IRS to probe nonprofit groups for domestic terrorism links, sources say
In December, Attorney General Pam Bondi ordered law enforcement officials to prioritize efforts to probe and prosecute groups and individuals belonging to the antifa movement or are deemed "extremist."
Trump hasn't decided on sending Americans after Iran's nuclear material, sources say
The Pentagon has prepared multiple options for President Trump as potential next steps in the Iran war.
House Democrats try to force vote to fund DHS, but not ICE and CBP
Democrats would have to convince at least four Republicans to join their discharge petition to force a floor vote.
Dolores Huerta alleges assault by Cesar Chavez amid abuse claims
Allegations of abuse of women and girls by union leader Cesar Chavez were first reported by the New York Times on Wednesday.
DOJ blocked release of secret Epstein drug probe file, Sen. Wyden says
Sen. Ron Wyden says he believes the government had "ample evidence" that Epstein was involved in drug trafficking.
Sen. Rand Paul confronts Sen. Markwayne Mullin at heated hearing
Sen. Markwayne Mullin appeared before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee as the Senate considers his confirmation to replace Kristi Noem as DHS secretary.
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, citing economic uncertainty
Fed officials are grappling with a host of economic challenges, from stubborn inflation to a slowing job market.
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What to know about Joe Kent, Trump counterterrorism chief who resigned
In a resignation letter, Joe Kent said Iran "posed no imminent threat to our nation," and he asserted that "we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby."
Maps show forecast for extreme heat wave scorching the West
A long-duration heat wave is taking shape over the western half of the U.S. and forecast to stick around in the days ahead.
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, citing economic uncertainty
Fed officials are grappling with a host of economic challenges, from stubborn inflation to a slowing job market.
DOJ blocked release of secret Epstein drug probe file, Sen. Wyden says
Sen. Ron Wyden says he believes the government had "ample evidence" that Epstein was involved in drug trafficking.
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FBI, IRS to probe nonprofit groups for domestic terrorism links, sources say
In December, Attorney General Pam Bondi ordered law enforcement officials to prioritize efforts to probe and prosecute groups and individuals belonging to the antifa movement or are deemed "extremist."
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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.
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, citing economic uncertainty
Fed officials are grappling with a host of economic challenges, from stubborn inflation to a slowing job market.
How to sign up for TSA PreCheck Touchless ID and save time at airports
Travelers hoping to bypass some of the increasingly long wait times at U.S. airports can enroll in the TSA PreCheck Touchless ID program, which is now operating at 65 locations.
Who is Josh D'Amaro, the new CEO of Disney?
As Disney CEO, Josh D'Amaro will be in charge of a massive entertainment empire that includes parks, movies and a streaming service.
Trump waives Jones Act for 60 days in effort to ease energy prices
President Trump on Wednesday temporarily eased a century-old law that limits shippers from transporting energy products around the U.S.
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5 takeaways from the Illinois primaries
Illinois' heavily Democratic tilt means statewide candidates and those in the Chicago area and its suburbs are favored to win in November.
Which Illinois primary candidates spent the most money per vote?
Some Illinois primary election candidates raked in huge amounts of campaign cash. Not all of them won their primaries, despite massive spending.
What to know about Joe Kent, Trump counterterrorism chief who resigned
In a resignation letter, Joe Kent said Iran "posed no imminent threat to our nation," and he asserted that "we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby."
DOJ blocked release of secret Epstein drug probe file, Sen. Wyden says
Sen. Ron Wyden says he believes the government had "ample evidence" that Epstein was involved in drug trafficking.
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FBI, IRS to probe nonprofit groups for domestic terrorism links, sources say
In December, Attorney General Pam Bondi ordered law enforcement officials to prioritize efforts to probe and prosecute groups and individuals belonging to the antifa movement or are deemed "extremist."
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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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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.
How Russia is benefitting from "America's war of choice in Iran"
Treasury chief Scott Bessent said Russia wouldn't benefit from an easing of oil sanctions to calm energy markets. But Russia is.
Trump hasn't decided on sending Americans after Iran's nuclear material, sources say
The Pentagon has prepared multiple options for President Trump as potential next steps in the Iran war.
Children discover mysterious ancient skeleton next to playground
The skeleton is the latest in a series of bodies discovered in the city of Dijon that were mysteriously buried in a seated position while facing west.
Belgian soldiers to protect Jewish sites as Iran war fuels antisemitism
Italian soldiers are patrolling Rome's ancient Jewish quarter and Belgian troops will help secure Jewish sites as an official warns the threat of antisemitic violence "is very real."
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Behind the rise of The Last Dinner Party
The band The Last Dinner Party is coming to the U.S. next week to tour its second album, "From the Pyre." The members of the band spoke to Anthony Mason about how they met, their rapid rise to fame and the support they've had along the way.
Inside the Vanity Fair Oscar party
For more than 30 years, Vanity Fair has thrown an exclusive Oscar's after party. This year, the magazine's new global editorial director Mark Guiducci decided to trim the guest list, didn't allow press inside and even required guests to put a sticker over their phone camera for privacy. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" and gives an up-close look at the party.
Nancy Guthrie investigation "becomes much harder" as time goes on, expert says
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Melissa Etheridge opens up about new music
Melissa Etheridge speaks with "CBS Mornings" about releasing her 17th studio album "Rise" later this month, writing about the loss of her son and grief.
Woman on viral Coldplay "kiss cam" speaks out
Kristin Cabot, the woman from the viral Coldplay "kiss cam" video, spoke in an exclusive interview with Oprah Winfrey about the backlash she received from that moment and how it differed from comments made about her boss Andy Byron, the CEO of their company.
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Jury still deliberating in social media trial
Jury deliberations for a landmark social media addiction trial in California entered a fourth day Wednesday. CBS News' Elaine Quijano has the latest.
How the military is using AI in war
From intelligence to research and grant applications, artificial intelligence is playing a bigger role in government and military operations.
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.
Landmark social media trial continues
A verdict could come as soon as Tuesday in the landmark trial against Meta and Google for allegedly fueling social media addictions. CBS News contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
U.S. hospitals, insurers turn to AI for claims
A constant battle in the U.S. health care system is the fight between insurers and providers over the cost of medical procedures and who foots the bill. Both sides are turning to artificial intelligence to make their case. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains.
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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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Nancy Guthrie investigation "becomes much harder" as time goes on, expert says
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Kouri Richins found guilty on all charges
Kouri Richins, the Utah mom accused of killing her husband and later writing a children's book about grief, was found guilty on all charges Monday, including aggravated murder. Her sentencing is now set for May and she faces the possibility of life in prison.
Accused Latin American drug lord arrives in U.S. after years on the run
Sebastian Marset, who eluded police for years, was captured in Bolivia last week and transferred to U.S. custody.
Alleged pipe bomber argues charges should be tossed under Jan. 6 pardons
A man who was accused of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC on the eve of the Jan. 6 attack is arguing he is covered by President Trump's sweeping pardons of alleged Jan. 6 rioters.
Kouri Richins convicted of murdering husband
A jury on Monday found Kouri Richins, a Utah mom who wrote about grief, guilty of murder in the fatal poisoning of her husband. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
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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.
1,300-pound NASA satellite to crash on Earth
Nearly 14 years after it was launched in 2012, NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite is expected to come crashing back to Earth on Wednesday. Most of it will burn up as it reenters the atmosphere, but NASA warns some debris could survive reentry.
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Dow closes down after Fed holds rates steady
The stock market responded negatively on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged for a second straight policy meeting. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
Heated exchanges between Paul, Mullin at hearing
Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky accused Homeland Security secretary nominee Markwayne Mullin of being "a man with anger issues" at a confirmation hearing on Wednesday. The conflict appears to stem from alleged comments Mullin made about a 2017 attack against Paul. Watch some of the tense exchanges.
Officials on Iran war's impact on Ukraine
GOP Sen. Jerry Moran of Kansas asked about the impact of Iran's war on support for Ukraine's war against Russia. "Is U.S. support maintained or diminished for Ukraine as a result of [Operation] Epic Fury?" Moran asked Lt. Gen. James Adams, head of the Defense Intelligence Agency.
Mullin says he regrets Pretti comment
Sen. Gary Peters, a Michigan Democrat, questioned Sen. Markwayne Mullin about international trips he's conducted while he was in Congress. Mullin, who is appearing for his Senate confirmation hearing to be the next DHS secretary, also said he regretted calling Alex Pretti a "deranged individual" after the Minneapolis resident was shot and killed by a federal agent in early January.
Ossoff grills Gabbard about Iran
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard told Sen. Jon Ossoff that the intelligence community assessed Iran's nuclear enrichment program was "obliterated" in the 2025 strikes. Ossoff pressed Gabbard about whether Iran posed as an "imminent nuclear threat."