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First lady Michelle Obama was well-received during a campaign visit on behalf of Rep. Bruce Braley, D - Iowa, who's running for Senate, but she called Braley the wrong name several times. KCCI's Ryan Smith reports.
Vice President Joe Biden used a politically incorrect term to refer to Asia during a speech on Wednesday.
Vice President Joe Biden decries the gap between wage growth and corporate productivity growth, saying the U.S. must do more to restore fairness for middle class families.
Hillary Clinton's visit to a famed Iowa political event has reignited the guessing game about her political future. She headlined the annual Harkin Steak Fry, which is considered a mandatory stop for Democratic presidential candidates. Nancy Cordes reports.
Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton and her husband attended the Harkin Steak Fry, a major Democratic party gathering in Iowa. The event had all the trimmings of a campaign stop, but Clinton remains coy about running for president. Nancy Cordes reports.
Clinton praised President Obama and rallied Democrats to turn out for the 2014 midterms during her first public event in Iowa since the 2008 presidential campaign.
Hilary Clinton visits the Hawkeye State for the first time since her 2008 presidential campaign, while Vice President Joe Biden will be there next week. Peggy Noonan, former speechwriter for President Ronald Reagan, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the upcoming 2016 election.
The Midwest fell victim to a series of violent storms Monday night. For Iowa, Kansas and Michigan, the end of summer was marked by 80-mile-per-hour winds and torrential downpours. Don Dahler reports
This video, shot Sunday in Denison, Iowa, shows a giant supercell storm moving through the area.
CBSNews.com Executive Washington Editor Steve Chaggaris talks with RealClearPolitics Political Reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns about this year's most competitive Senate races and why Democrats have cause to worry about losing their majority.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has "decided to take the seating of the congresswoman into her own hands."
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie briefly addressed running for president while in Iowa Thursday for a fundraiser. Elaine Quijano reports.
Iowa state Sen. Joni Ernst, a Republican who's running for the U.S. Senate in 2014, offers a standard Republican message in the weekly GOP address.
A powerful storm system that devastated parts of the Midwest and left many without power is heading towards the east coast. Chief meteorologist Craig Setzer of CBS station WFOR is watching the storm system as it moves east.
In Iowa, the Ankeny Police Department is offering their parking lot to residents as a safe place to complete Craigslist and other online transactions. KCCI 8's Ryan Smith reports.
Police are investigating an Iowa couple's report that they found marijuana on a hamburger they bought from a McDonald's drive-thru. KCCI-TV's Shaina Humphries reports.
Leroy Knoch of Fort Madison, IA has competed an 18,000 piece puzzle of a world map. A hobby he started when recovering from heart failure in 1991 is one that undoubtedly requires and incredible amount of patience as this puzzle took six and one half years to complete.
Millions of people have watched a drama unfold high in the tree tops above Decorah, Iowa. That’s where a live Bald Eagle Cam has followed every move of two parents frantically trying to save their babies from one of the worst winters in history.
Parents were stunned to find out that cameras were planted inside a girls bathroom at an Iowa elementary school. A custodian found the cameras during a routine cleaning and police are hot on the heels of the district employee they say did it. Kylen Mills of WHBF reports.
Hundreds of people picked up a bow and arrow to compete in the state archery championship, in West Fargo, North Dakota, but all eyes seemed to aimed at one competitor from Iowa. KXJB's Nicole Johnson reports.
Smoke and flames lit up the night sky in downtown Des Moines where a fire tore through a century old building that was under construction. The building housed the first working escalator in Iowa. Anthony Mason reports.
An Iowa State trooper’s dashboard camera captured the moment a fast-moving van went airborne and flew off Interstate 80, narrowly missing the trooper.
Hundreds of Americans were arrested during the civil unrest after George Floyd's killing in 2020, including journalists covering the protests. Breaking news reporter for the Des Moines Register Andrea Sahouri, who was found not guilty this week of charges of failing to disperse and interfering with official acts, described her experience and the impact of her arrest to CBSN's Nikki Battiste.
The verdict is an embarrassing outcome for the office of Polk County Attorney John Sarcone, which pursued the charges despite widespread condemnation from advocates for a free press and human rights.
Iowa Republican Governor Kim Reynolds signed a GOP-backed law this week to restrict the state's early and Election Day voting. CBS News reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss efforts by Republicans across the country to limit voting access.
In an exclusive interview, the treasury secretary also addressed the struggles facing the U.S. economy and the new tax-deferred Trump Accounts.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to welcome around 1,000 guests at Madison Square Garden to celebrate their wedding, sources say.
A volunteer at the National Archives in London found the document among other papers seized from an American ship in 1776.
The flag-draped casket of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was put on display in Tehran Friday with millions expected to attend his dayslong funeral.
Extremely dangerous heat, coupled with humidity, could result in heat index readings of 100 to 115 degrees from the Midwest to the East Coast, forecasters said.
Antitrust regulators suggested that state attorneys general could assist in investigating unlawful conduct by companies.
The White House declined to say how much the president paid in taxes on his crypto windfall.
A spokesperson said the Kentucky Republican "continues to improve."
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
Major retail stores will be open on Friday, although some may have modified hours on Saturday, July 4.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to welcome around 1,000 guests at Madison Square Garden to celebrate their wedding, sources say.
A volunteer at the National Archives in London found the document among other papers seized from an American ship in 1776.
Antitrust regulators suggested that state attorneys general could assist in investigating unlawful conduct by companies.
Major retail stores will be open on Friday, although some may have modified hours on Saturday, July 4.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent touched on the recent disclosure of President Trump's crypto earnings, the latest developments with the tax-deferred Trump Accounts, and the struggles facing the U.S. economy.
Spotify said the streams tied to Malcolm Todd's "Earrings" were not from genuine listeners after suspicious betting activity emerged on Kalshi.
The White House declined to say how much President Trump paid in taxes on his crypto windfall.
Antitrust regulators suggested that state attorneys general could assist in investigating unlawful conduct by companies.
President Trump says it would be "ridiculous" for the United States to continue its "one sided" relationship with NATO. His remarks came less than a week before a NATO summit in Turkey.
Dr. Debra Houry, who resigned in protest from the health agency, said the spread of misinformation impacted lives.
A spokesperson said the Kentucky Republican "continues to improve."
The Washington, D.C., fireworks show, which is sponsored by the Trump-backed organization Freedom 250, is not slated to begin until 10:30 p.m. or 11 p.m.
The CDC is reporting the highest rate of emergency room visits from tick bites since 2017 in many parts of the U.S.
It isn't approved by the FDA, but we found an experimental weight-loss drug called retatrutide for sale at a local convenience store.
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
Starting Wednesday, Medicare will help pay for some GLP-1 medications for weight loss. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder explains what this means for patients.
From screwworm to flesh-eating bacteria, mounting public health risks are emerging in the wake of deep cuts to federal health agencies and programs.
The mayor of Venice says the city is seeking government approval to introduce a form of dynamic pricing to deal with tourism costs.
The suspect was initially identified as a heavily built person appearing to be male, but Interpol now says it is looking for a 39-year-old Ukrainian woman.
A speeding bus plunged from a highway into a rocky ravine in Pakistan, killing 40 people and injuring eight others in one of the deadliest road accidents in recent years, officials said.
A volunteer at the National Archives in London found the document among other papers seized from an American ship in 1776.
President Trump says it would be "ridiculous" for the United States to continue its "one sided" relationship with NATO. His remarks came less than a week before a NATO summit in Turkey.
Bryan West, the Taylor Swift reporter for USA Today, talks about expectations for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding and what it may look like inside Madison Square Garden. For the past week, clues have piled up and the iconic arena has been on lockdown for the couple's potential nuptials.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are having a wedding celebration on Friday at Madison Square Garden, law enforcement sources told CBS News. On Thursday, the couple hosted a rehearsal dinner with a star-studded guest list. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to welcome around 1,000 guests at Madison Square Garden to celebrate their wedding, sources say.
Wedding celebrations are getting underway at Madison Square Garden as pop superstar Taylor Swift and Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce prepare to celebrate their wedding. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has more.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's rehearsal dinner is underway at Madison Square Garden, according to two law enforcement officials directly familiar with the security planning. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the latest.
The Trump administration has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's most advanced artificial intelligence models, Fable and Mythos, after weeks of negotiations over national security concerns. CNET Editor-in-Chief David Katzmaier joins to discuss.
Tech giant Anthropic says that the federal government has now removed restrictions from its robust Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models. Axios reporter Madison Mills has more on artificial intelligence regulation.
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.
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
Sen. Mark Warner wants to create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and ensure autonomous bots operate like fiduciaries.
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
The White House appointed former Harvard University astronomer Avi Loeb to lead its new panel on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as UAPs and UFOs. Loeb shares his enthusiasm for his new role.
From space to healthcare and artificial intelligence, what could the next 250 years of the United States look like?
NASA is in a race against time as the Swift Observatory telescope in orbit sinks closer to Earth. CBS News consultant William Harwood explains the $30 million salvage operation.
Dinosaur fossils are rare to find in Antarctica because of the unforgiving ice caps. But millions of years ago, the region was populated by lush forests.
U.S. Olympian David Hearn is facing a felony charge after being accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. CBS News senior Justice Department reporter Sarah Lynch has the details.
Former U.S. Olympian David Hearn was indicted on Thursday on a felony charge for allegedly tearing up roughly two feet of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool last month, amid the algae blooms and political mudslinging around the president's $16 million renovation. Nicole Sganga reports.
The two daredevils who climbed the spire of the Empire State Building in New York on Wednesday are facing a litany of criminal charges. According to prosecutors, the man told police he just wanted to "do something special" for his engagement. But now, Angela Nikolau says police have taken her ring as evidence. Tom Hanson reports.
The couple that scaled the Empire State Building made a court appearance on Thursday, facing charges of reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, burglary and base jumping. Anna Martinez, one of their close friends, joins CBS News to discuss.
The FBI said in a statement Wednesday that some ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance have been "deemed to be extortion attempts without legitimacy," and other "demands may potentially be legitimate and are still being investigated as such."
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
High winds and heat are fueling Utah's out-of-control wildfires; Iranian drones target Bahrain after U.S. strikes Iran.
On Friday, Reagan Washington National Airport is pausing operations for about three hours due to rehearsals for July Fourth America 250 celebrations. On Saturday, DCA will halt operations starting at noon. The airlines and the FAA worked on the plan and any cancellations were made months ago.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke exclusively with Kelly O'Grady about Trump accounts, which officially launch on Saturday, as well as when gas prices could lower to pre-Iran war levels and wage growth for Americans.
The U.S. Army Brass Quintet joins "CBS Mornings" to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday. Master Sgt. Kevin Gebo shares the band's favorite songs to play and discusses what they're looking forward to most this weekend.
Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Ken Burns reflects on the 250th birthday of America, political divisions in the country and how we can come together.