Storms, tornadoes tear through Midwest
A dozen reported tornadoes left behind destroyed homes and scattered debris in several midwestern states, including Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. CBS News' Roxana Saberi reports on the severe weather.
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Tornadoes cause damage in Kansas and Iowa as storms hit Midwest
Strong storms across the central U.S. have caused damage and spawned tornadoes, with more severe storms in the forecast through the night.
Iowa governor signs bill that allows for arrest of some migrants
The Iowa law could mean criminal charges for people who have outstanding deportation orders, or who have previously been removed from or denied admission to the U.S.
South Carolina-Iowa final draws in nearly 19 million viewers
Sunday's championship, which sealed South Carolina's undefeated season and Caitlin Clark's last college game, was the most-watched women's college basketball game ever.
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.
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.
Women’s Final Four preview
The Women’s Final Four begins Friday in Cleveland. Iowa superstar Caitilin Clark and her team take on UConn as the Hawkeyes look to make their second title game in as many years. South Carolina will battle NC State, with the Gamecocks just two wins away from an undefeated season. Ryan Ruocco, ESPN’s lead play-by-play broadcaster for the Women’s Final Four, breaks it down.
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.
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.
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Trump holds rally in New Hampshire after Iowa caucuses win; younger adults are seeing rising rates of certain cancers.
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.
New Hampshire primary in 1 week
In five of the last seven Republican primaries without an incumbent, New Hampshire has picked the eventual nominee. Donald Trump is the front-runner right now, but Nikki Haley has been canvasing the state for months. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more from the Granite State.
Analyzing Trump's landslide win in Iowa
Former President Donald Trump won the Iowa caucuses Monday night with 51% of the vote, CBS News projects. Meanwhile, Ron DeSantis beat Nikki Haley by a slim margin for second place with both vowing they're the only candidate to take on Trump and President Biden. CBS News' Tony Dokoupil has more.
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.
Breaking down Trump's win in Iowa
The Iowa caucuses lived up to the polls Monday night, with Donald Trump walking away as the clear favorite to be the Republican nominee for president. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Caitlin Huey-Burns have more on the electorate that gave Trump the victory and where things stand for Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis moving forward.
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.
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.
Supreme Court to consider Trump's sweeping immunity claim in 2020 election case
The Supreme Court will convene to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.
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Trump trial live updates as David Pecker testifies for third day
Follow live updates of Donald Trump's New York criminal trial, where former National Enquirer boss David Pecker is testifying for the third day.
Palestinians thank U.S. students for support as Netanyahu condemns them
As Israel's leader equates U.S. university protests to rallies in Nazi Germany, Palestinian students tell CBS News what the support means to them.
Pope Francis says "a negotiated peace is better than a war without end"
In an exclusive interview with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell, Pope Francis called for "negotiated peace" in Ukraine and Gaza, noting the devastating effects war has on children.
18 indicted in alleged 2020 fake Arizona elector scheme
An Arizona grand jury indicted 18 people in connection with an alleged attempt to use alternate electors after the 2020 election.
U.S. birth rate drops to record low, ending pandemic uptick
CDC's provisional figures show a 2% decline in births from 2022 to 2023.
Man indicted in cold case killing of retired Indiana farmer
William Ray Grimes was indicted on charges of murder and burglary in the 2012 slaying of Lowell Badger, police said.
Secret Service agent assigned to Kamala Harris exhibits "distressing behavior"
Two sources briefed on the situation told CBS News the agent spouted gibberish, was speaking incoherently and provoked another officer physically.
One student dead in shooting on high school campus in Texas
Classes at James Bowie High School were canceled for Thursday.
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Trump trial live updates as David Pecker testifies for third day
Follow live updates of Donald Trump's New York criminal trial, where former National Enquirer boss David Pecker is testifying for the third day.
Man, dog vanish in Grand Canyon after apparent homemade raft trip
A photo of the raft the man is believed to have used shows just a few long planks assembled together.
U.S. economic growth slowed in first quarter, falling short of forecasts
Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 1.6% in the first quarter of 2024, according to initial estimate.
Trial over jet fuel contamination in Hawaii's water set to begin
More than two years after jet fuel leaked into the system supplying water to almost 93,000 people in Hawaii, families impacted are taking the U.S. government to trial.
Palestinians thank U.S. students for support as Netanyahu condemns them
As Israel's leader equates U.S. university protests to rallies in Nazi Germany, Palestinian students tell CBS News what the support means to them.
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U.S. economic growth slowed in first quarter, falling short of forecasts
Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 1.6% in the first quarter of 2024, according to initial estimate.
EPA issues toughest rule yet on power plant emissions
Coal-fired power plants would have to capture smokestack emissions or shut down under a new EPA rule the industry says would make the grid less reliable. It's likely to face court challenges.
5 things to know about the new federal ban on noncompete agreements
Proponents say a sweeping ban on noncompete clauses should boost workers, but the new rules face serious legal challenges.
Bird flu outbreak is driving up egg prices — again
Egg prices are jumping as an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza forces producers to slaughter millions of infected birds.
What airline passengers should know about their rights to get refunds
New Transportation Department rules could save consumers $500 million annually, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.
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Trump trial live updates as David Pecker testifies for third day
Follow live updates of Donald Trump's New York criminal trial, where former National Enquirer boss David Pecker is testifying for the third day.
EPA issues toughest rule yet on power plant emissions
Coal-fired power plants would have to capture smokestack emissions or shut down under a new EPA rule the industry says would make the grid less reliable. It's likely to face court challenges.
Supreme Court to consider Trump's sweeping immunity claim in 2020 election case
The Supreme Court will convene Thursday to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.
18 indicted in alleged 2020 fake Arizona elector scheme
An Arizona grand jury indicted 18 people in connection with an alleged attempt to use alternate electors after the 2020 election.
Secret Service agent assigned to Kamala Harris exhibits "distressing behavior"
Two sources briefed on the situation told CBS News the agent spouted gibberish, was speaking incoherently and provoked another officer physically.
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U.S. birth rate drops to record low, ending pandemic uptick
CDC's provisional figures show a 2% decline in births from 2022 to 2023.
3 times you shouldn't brush your teeth, according to dental experts
Don't brush your teeth after breakfast? Or after vomiting? Dentists say it can wear away your enamel. Here's what to do instead.
U.S. orders cow testing for bird flu after grocery milk tests positive
Federal officials say they're double checking whether pasteurization has eradicated the danger from possible bird virus particles in milk.
Doctors perform first combined heart pump and pig kidney transplant
For the first time, surgeons at NYU Langone Health performed a combined mechanical heart pump and gene-edited pig kidney transplant into a living person.
Chocolate milk can stay in school lunch program, Biden administration decides
The USDA had floated banning flavored milk options from some school lunches.
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Why Swifties have descended upon a small pub in London
Taylor Swift fans have found a way to feel "a little bit closer to" their hero at a London watering hole, and The Black Dog pub is lapping it up.
Palestinians thank U.S. students for support as Netanyahu condemns them
As Israel's leader equates U.S. university protests to rallies in Nazi Germany, Palestinian students tell CBS News what the support means to them.
Pope Francis says "a negotiated peace is better than a war without end"
In an exclusive interview with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell, Pope Francis called for "negotiated peace" in Ukraine and Gaza, noting the devastating effects war has on children.
Beyoncé sends 2-year-old Philippines boy flowers after viral video
Two-year-old Tyler Fabregas asked his mother "Where's Beyoncé?" in a viral TikTok video she posted last week from Manila.
Biden meets 4-year-old who was held hostage by Hamas
Four-year-old Abigail Mor Edan was held by Hamas for 50 days and was the youngest American hostage released by Hamas.
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Why Swifties have descended upon a small pub in London
Taylor Swift fans have found a way to feel "a little bit closer to" their hero at a London watering hole, and The Black Dog pub is lapping it up.
Beyoncé sends 2-year-old Philippines boy flowers after viral video
Two-year-old Tyler Fabregas asked his mother "Where's Beyoncé?" in a viral TikTok video she posted last week from Manila.
Blake Shelton debuts new venue in Las Vegas
Country music star Blake Shelton expands his popular bar and music venue 'Ole Red' from Nashville to Las Vegas. This opening coincides with Shelton stepping back from his prominent TV roles.
The top 5 moments from Coachella 2024
Surprise guests, a broken foot and a history-making headliner.
Eric Church transforms hardship into harmony at new Nashville hotspot
Eric Church is revered as one of country music's most respected figures, often described as Nashville's renegade. But he admits that even after his success, he sometimes still sees himself as an outsider.
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Why U.S. officials want to ban TikTok
Lawmakers argue the Chinese government can use the widely popular video-sharing app as a spy tool and to covertly influence the U.S. public.
NASA's Voyager 1 fixed from billions of miles away
NASA's Voyager 1, the first spacecraft to travel beyond our solar system, has started sending information back to Earth again after scientists managed to fix the probe from 15 billion miles away.
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.
Amazon rolls out grocery delivery for Prime members, SNAP recipients
Customers who rely on government assistance programs can get same perks as Prime members, for less.
National security concerns over microchips
Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo is at the center of a global competition for semiconductor dominance. It's a battle that also puts her at the center of two of the hottest global national security hotspots. Lesley Stahl of 60 Minutes spoke with Raimondo for the broadcast.
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Cicada noise in S.C. prompts calls to sheriff
Emerging cicadas are so loud in one South Carolina county that residents are calling the sheriff's office asking why they can hear a "noise in the air that sounds like a siren, or a whine, or a roar." CBS News' John Dickerson has details.
Plastic pollution treaty negotiations
Representatives from across the world are gathering in Ottawa, Canada, to negotiate a potential treaty to limit plastic pollution. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has the latest on the talks.
Cicadas are so loud that South Carolina residents are calling police
"Although to some, the noise is annoying, they pose no danger to humans or pets," the sheriff wrote. "Unfortunately, it is the sounds of nature."
Biden considers climate emergency declaration
The White House is considering declaring a national climate emergency to unlock federal powers and stifle oil development, according to a Bloomberg report. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is announcing several projects this Earth Week. Columbia University Climate School professor Dr. Melissa Lott joins with analysis.
NASA's Voyager 1 fixed from billions of miles away
NASA's Voyager 1, the first spacecraft to travel beyond our solar system, has started sending information back to Earth again after scientists managed to fix the probe from 15 billion miles away.
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Man indicted in cold case killing of retired Indiana farmer
William Ray Grimes was indicted on charges of murder and burglary in the 2012 slaying of Lowell Badger, police said.
Are dating apps making it easier for scams?
All this week, CBS News has been investigating online romance scams. In this final installment, Jim Axelrod looks at what law enforcement and lawmakers can do -- but also why it's important for the online dating industry to police itself.
5th person charged in killing of 2 Kansas moms, officials say
Paul Grice, 31, was arrested and charged by Oklahoma authorities with murder and kidnapping in connection to the deaths of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley.
Woman, 74, who allegedly robbed bank may have been scam victim, family says
Ann Mayers entered AurGroup Credit Union on April 19 and "demanded money while displaying a handgun," police said.
Florida man gets 4 years in prison for laundering romance scam proceeds
Niselio Barros Garcia Jr., 50, scammed victims out of $2.3 million in funds, according to authorities.
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Distant spacecraft sends data to Earth for first time in 5 months
In November 2023, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft stopped sending "readable science and engineering data."
Astronaut on eclipse, private spaceflight
In two weeks, Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is scheduled to launch its first piloted test flight, bringing two veteran NASA astronauts to the International Space Station. Astronaut Matt Dominick joined CBS News from the ISS to talk about the mission and life in space.
Could some species dying on Earth be saved in outer space?
A process called cryopreservation allows cells to remain frozen but alive for hundreds of years. For some animal cells, the moon is the closest place that's cold enough.
Lyrid meteor shower to peak tonight. Here's what to know
The Lyrid meteor show is set to peak as the week begins.
When and where you can see April's Pink Moon
April's full moon, known as the Pink Moon, will reach peak illumination on Tuesday, but it will appear full from Monday morning through Thursday morning.
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PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
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Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
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Sneak peek: Kristen Trickle: Autopsy of the Mind
A Kansas woman is found dying from a gunshot wound. Evidence at the scene doesn’t add up, so a prosecutor gets creative. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports Saturday, April 27 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Supreme Court reviews Idaho's abortion ban
Demonstrators on both sides turned out yesterday as the Supreme Court heard the Biden administration's challenge to Idaho's near-total ban on abortion.The Justice Department claims Idaho has violated federal law that requires hospitals to provide emergency medical treatment – that may include abortions.The state argues that the federal law doesn't specifically mention abortion.
Dairy cows to be tested for bird flu closely
To stop the virus from spreading, dairy cows will be tested for bird flu more closely. This comes after the FDA reported finding fragments of the bird flu virus in pasteurized grocery store milk. Regulators say there is little risk to humans.
Crash test results reveal concerns
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has updated its testing of vehicles’ ability to avoid crashes. The results show there is some concern for smaller SUVs, as most models did not do well.
Pope Francis on Ukraine, Gaza
In an exclusive interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell, Pope Francis discusses the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and calls for negotiating peace.