Former hospital IT worker admits to identity theft that sent victim to jail
A former IT administrator for an Iowa hospital faces up to 32 years in prison after living under a false identity for over three decades.
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South Carolina beats Iowa, Caitlin Clark, wins NCAA women's championship
The South Carolina Gamecocks won Sunday's NCAA women's championship game against the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Caitlin Clark leads Iowa to 71-69 win over UConn in women's Final Four
Caitlin Clark led Iowa back to the national championship game, scoring 21 points as the Hawkeyes rallied past Paige Bueckers and UConn 71-69 in the women's Final Four.
Trillions of cicadas getting ready to emerge
Two different cicada broods will simultaneously emerge across the U.S. this spring for the first time since 1803. Dr. Sammy Ramsey, who studies all things insects at the University of Colorado Boulder, joins CBS News to explain what these bugs will do, and what you can do to prepare.
Body found by hunter in 1978 identified as missing Iowa girl
The identity of "Lincoln County Jane Doe" remained a mystery for over 40 years.
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese facing off again
Last year, Iowa's Caitlin Clark and LSU's Angel Reese battled for an NCAA women's basketball national championship. Monday night, they'll do it again with a trip to the Final Four on the line. Lauren Tuiskula, associate managing editor for the Gist, joined CBS News to discuss the matchup and some of the other storylines coming out of March Madness, including LSU head coach Kim Mulkey's distaste for a Washington Post article about her methods.
Coach Muffet McGraw on women's March Madness
The highly-anticipated women's NCAA Tournament is finally underway. Basketball Hall of Fame Coach Muffet McGraw joins CBS News to discuss the star power oozing all over this year's bracket, and who she thinks is going all the way.
President Biden wins Democratic caucuses in Iowa
After Democrats ditched the typical Iowa caucus tradition, the results of the state's contest were released on Super Tuesday with little fanfare.
Why Iowans love America
"CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil ventures into Iowa to understand what Americans love about America and explore the generational divide in how people see their country.
Nation gripped by extreme winter weather
The intense cold wave that impacted the Iowa caucuses is now blamed for at least 12 deaths across the U.S., stretching from Oregon to Tennessee. CBS News' Elaine Quijano reports.
Immigration a top issue for Iowa voters
Iowa is more than 1,000 miles away from America's southern border. But immigration and border control will be a major issue in tonight's Republican caucus. Tony Dokoupil talks to voters about why that is.
Record cold threatens Iowa caucuses turnout
In three days, the Iowa caucuses will commence amid record cold and snowy conditions. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports from Des Moines.
Deadly Iowa school shooting
A school shooting in Perry, Iowa left one student dead and five others injured. The teenage suspect died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities found and disarmed an improvised explosive device at the scene. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports the shooting happened on the first day back from winter break.
DeSantis sets sights on South Carolina
As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sets his 2024 sights on South Carolina, the pro-DeSantis Never Back Down PAC is embracing the use of AI for a controversial political ad in Iowa. It comes as talk of a third party candidate heats up. Ed O'Keefe reports from Columbia, South Carolina.
Pence enters 2024 presidential race
Former Vice President Mike Pence announced his 2024 campaign in Iowa, hoping to win over the state's evangelical conservative voters. He wasted no time taking aim at his former boss, Republican frontrunner and former President Donald Trump. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports from Des Moines, Iowa.
Christie and Pence joining 2024 race
Former New Jersey Gov. and Trump ally Chris Christie will jump into the 2024 Republican presidential race with an announcement on Tuesday. Also, former Vice President Mike Pence will formally enter the race Wednesday in Iowa, after filing paperwork for his candidacy earlier this week. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports from Washington, D.C.
14 states are cutting individual taxes in 2024. Here's where.
The tax cuts are a continuation of a pandemic-era push to provide tax relief to workers amid revenue surpluses.
Previewing Trump vs. Haley in New Hampshire
New Hampshire Republicans will go to the polls Tuesday to choose between Donald Trump and Nikki Haley for the party's presidential nomination. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns and Tony Dokoupil have more on what voters are saying.
New Hampshire could be last chance for Haley
The Republican presidential candidates are now focused on New Hampshire, where Nikki Haley has been cutting into Donald Trump's lead. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports on how the Granite State could be the end of the line for Haley and her fellow runner-up to Trump in Iowa, Ron DeSantis.
GOP candidates campaign ahead of Iowa caucuses
Republican presidential candidates are making their final plea to Iowa voters ahead of the caucuses Monday night, which could see lower turnout due to dangerously cold weather. Ed O'Keefe reports.
DeSantis previews 2024 Iowa caucuses
The 2024 presidential election officially kicks off tonight with the Iowa caucuses. Florida's Republican governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis joins Tony Dokoupil for a chat before tonight's first test.
Trump, Haley prep for New Hampshire showdown
As the New Hampshire primary approaches, Nikki Haley aims to challenge frontrunner and former President Donald Trump. With New Hampshire's record of picking GOP nominees in non-incumbent primaries, the state offers a critical battleground for candidates seeking to rebound from Iowa results. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
What to expect in the Iowa caucuses
The CBS News political team is on the ground in Iowa as voters are about to kick off the 2024 presidential election. "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil is joined by Ed O'Keefe and Robert Costa to break down what's at stake in the Iowa caucuses.
Trump back in court following Iowa victory
Following a decisive victory at the 2024 Iowa caucuses, former President Donald Trump was back in court Tuesday for his second defamation trial with E. Jean Carroll. Meanwhile, Trump's GOP rivals will look to rebound in New Hampshire. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Trump wins all but 1 Iowa county
Donald Trump is one step closer to a potential rematch with President Biden this November. He won a landslide victory in the Iowa caucuses Monday night while Ron DeSantis finished in second place and Nikki Haley in third. CBS News' executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has a closer look inside the numbers from Iowa.
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Air Force officer prayed while "free-falling" after being shot down in Iran
Badly wounded and alone in Iran's desert, downed U.S. Air Force officer Dude 44 Bravo evaded capture for days as the Iranian forces and the U.S. military searched for him.
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Oil prices stay above $100 as Iran and Oman delay Strait of Hormuz talks
Iran and Oman delayed a meeting to discuss control of the Strait of Hormuz as fighting between Iran's Houthi allies and Saudi Arabia raises the stakes for global energy markets.
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Pardon brokers offer to "put pressure on the president" — at sky-high costs
Hidden cameras captured lobbyists as they tried to woo a potential client interested in obtaining a pardon from President Trump.
Vance says 870K people suspected of COVID-era U.S. fraud barred from federal loans
A U.S. enforcement push, dubbed "Heartland fraud surge," probed losses involving the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan program.
Iconic designer Bob Mackie dies at 87. See photos of legendary stars he dressed.
Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Bob Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars.
Trump dismisses push for AI guardrails despite warnings from tech leaders
President Trump threw cold water on momentum for AI guardrails, saying all the U.S. needs is a "SMART PRESIDENT."
Abbott Labs to pay nearly $385M in case over bacterial contamination at plant
The case stems from a Cronobacter bacterial contamination at one of Abbott Laboratories' Michigan plants.
Don Jr.'s wife says Russian oligarch hosted post-wedding festivities as a "gift"
Bettina Anderson, wife of Donald Trump Jr., said their "dear friend" Umar Kremlev hosted two nights of festivities after their wedding in the Bahamas.
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Loopholes and shady practices taint U.S. surrogacy industry
Lured by promises of payment and a desire to help other families, surrogates discover they have few protections from practices that cast a "dark shadow" over the industry.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
The AI bubble is leaking air, some economists say. Should investors worry?
AI has fueled a stock boom in recent years. Now, some Wall Street analysts think that epic run is coming to an end.
Abbott Labs to pay nearly $385M in case over bacterial contamination at plant
The case stems from a Cronobacter bacterial contamination at one of Abbott Laboratories' Michigan plants.
Iconic designer Bob Mackie dies at 87. See photos of legendary stars he dressed.
Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Bob Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars.
The U.S. economy faces mounting headwinds. Here are the top risks.
Rising energy costs, persistently high inflation and mounting federal debt are clouding the outlook for the U.S. economy — and Americans' finances.
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The AI bubble is leaking air, some economists say. Should investors worry?
AI has fueled a stock boom in recent years. Now, some Wall Street analysts think that epic run is coming to an end.
The U.S. economy faces mounting headwinds. Here are the top risks.
Rising energy costs, persistently high inflation and mounting federal debt are clouding the outlook for the U.S. economy — and Americans' finances.
Tech stocks slump after AI execs call for industry slowdown
The Nasdaq slid 1% on Monday after AI company executives called for a slowdown in developing the technology.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei: "For too long the industry lied" about AI risks
The head of the artificial intelligence company calls the exponential rate of AI developments a "warning sign," with risks for humanity, and says, "We need to slow down." He talks with "Sunday Morning" about possible steps forward.
Trump admin. to send $500 checks to nearly 1 million ACA enrollees
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
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Abbott Labs to pay nearly $385M in case over bacterial contamination at plant
The case stems from a Cronobacter bacterial contamination at one of Abbott Laboratories' Michigan plants.
EPA to eliminate limits on climate pollution from power plants
The rule, which is expected to face immediate legal challenges, also could prevent future administrations from regulating greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, sources said.
Vance says 870K people suspected of COVID-era U.S. fraud barred from federal loans
A U.S. enforcement push, dubbed "Heartland fraud surge," probed losses involving the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan program.
Don Jr.'s wife says Russian oligarch hosted post-wedding festivities as a "gift"
Bettina Anderson, wife of Donald Trump Jr., said their "dear friend" Umar Kremlev hosted two nights of festivities after their wedding in the Bahamas.
Trump dismisses push for AI guardrails despite warnings from tech leaders
President Trump threw cold water on momentum for AI guardrails, saying all the U.S. needs is a "SMART PRESIDENT."
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Pennsylvania woman dies of measles complications, coroner reports
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Strange symptom and a "weird" referral led to surprise Stage 4 cancer diagnosis
Kate Ping thought she was just stressed out. A nurse practitioner's surprising recommendation led to a shocking diagnosis.
Trump admin. to send $500 checks to nearly 1 million ACA enrollees
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Record-setting cyclospora outbreak is over, U.S. health officials say
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is no longer a risk of people getting sick with cyclosporiasis from this outbreak and is confident that all related iceberg lettuce is off the market.
Coroner releases details on 2 infant deaths in Pennsylvania measles outbreak
Neither infant was old enough to be vaccinated. The first dose of the measles vaccine is typically given at around 1 year of age.
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After losing son, couple welcomes daughter born from embryo frozen for 22 years
The couple named their daughter Georgia in honor of their late son, Giorgos.
Iran's proxies using Yemen to compound war's impact on oil prices
An attack on a Saudi Arabian pipeline and a simmering war between the Saudis and Iran's Houthi allies in Yemen are pushing oil prices up.
Shark attacks, injures surfer at popular beach in Australia
Scientists believe increasingly crowded waters and rising ocean temperatures are shifting sharks' migratory patterns, which may be contributing to a rise in attacks.
Sweden faces political uncertainty as election deals far-right a blow
Sweden's left-wing opposition are holding a slim lead after an election that saw the far-right's share of the vote
Israeli official calls for revocation of "NAZA" filmmakers' citizenship
The documentary "NAZA" includes interviews with purported Israeli intelligence officers who claim the systematic use of AI-powered targeting systems in Gaza.
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Iconic designer Bob Mackie dies at 87. See photos of legendary stars he dressed.
Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Bob Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars.
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Extended interview: Stella Parton
Stella Parton offers fans a glimpse into the life of her larger-than-life sister, Dolly Parton, from her makeup routine to her views on death, in an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King.
Céline Dion makes triumphant return
Céline Dion, who stepped back from performing in 2022 after announcing a rare autoimmune and neurological disorder, returned to the stage over the weekend for her long-awaited comeback tour. Adriana Diaz reports.
Celine Dion returns to the stage
Canadian superstar Celine Dion returned to the stage in Paris this weekend, for her first full concert in six years, and the first of 26 shows.
Diane von Furstenberg on life, love, and a wrap dress
One of the most important names in fashion for nearly 50 years, Diane von Furstenberg has long empowered women, with practical, feminine clothing, most famously embodied by her '70s wrap dress.
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The AI bubble is leaking air, some economists say. Should investors worry?
AI has fueled a stock boom in recent years. Now, some Wall Street analysts think that epic run is coming to an end.
Biosecurity expert on AI misuse
Dr. Ashish Jha, founder of BioRadar and a senior fellow at Harvard's Belfer Center, joins to discuss Anthropic's recent report about how it blocked bad actors from using its Claude models to design biological weapons.
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.
Tech stocks slump after AI execs call for industry slowdown
The Nasdaq slid 1% on Monday after AI company executives called for a slowdown in developing the technology.
Reaction to "sobering message" from CEOs on AI
Bill Cohen, author of "Money to Burn," reacts to new warnings from major tech CEOs about AI and calls to slow the pace of development. "I'd take this warning very seriously," he told CBS News 24/7.
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Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
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New details on Clancy holdout juror
The holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial faced a domestic violence charge in 2021, but it was later dismissed, police records show. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Lindsay Clancy juror speaks out
Paula Devlin, a juror in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, sat down with Shanelle Kaul to share her experience with the high-profile case and tense deliberations that ultimately ended in a mistrial.
Man arrested in death of Tasia Fortune, woman found hanging from tree
Mississippi police have arrested a man in the death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree last month.
State of al‑Qaeda 25 years after 9/11 attacks
25 years after 9/11, we rarely hear about the state of the organization responsible for the attacks. The Atlantic recently put out a piece on al-Qaeda that says in part, "analysts can't decide if the terrorist organization is all but defunct or more threatening than ever." The article's author, Graeme Wood, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
New terror threats against U.S. post 9/11
The FBI is warning of potential attacks on 9/11 remembrance ceremonies as terrorist groups call for new strikes on U.S. soil. Anna Schecter has more.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
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.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Stocks start week in negative territory
Stocks started the week in negative territory as high gas prices and recent warnings from tech leaders about artificial intelligence spooked investors. Matt Phillips, markets correspondent for Axios, joins CBS News with analysis.
Understanding concerns of AI race with China
President Trump criticized Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's AI warnings and said the U.S. must maintain its lead over China in the AI race. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins to discuss.
Brokers offer felons path to Trump pardons
Paid brokers are now offering felons a path to be pardoned by President Trump, a CBS News investigation shows. CBS News' Gabe Kaminsky and Daniel Klaidman have more on their 60 Minutes report.
Biosecurity expert on AI misuse
Dr. Ashish Jha, founder of BioRadar and a senior fellow at Harvard's Belfer Center, joins to discuss Anthropic's recent report about how it blocked bad actors from using its Claude models to design biological weapons.
Trump blames diesel price on Russia-Ukraine war
President Trump said on social media that the rising diesel price is mostly due to the Russia-Ukraine war and not Iran. CBS News' Aidan Stretch has more.