Obama fires back at "dishonest" Iran deal critics
President takes on laundry list of what he calls "overheated" criticism of historic nuclear deal
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Obama meets with Saudi foreign minister
The president will meet with Adel al-Jubeir Friday at the White House
Iran deal set to become international law
In spite of requests from U.S. lawmakers to delay vote, UN Security Council expected to approve resolution tabled by Obama admin
Biden woos Hill Democrats on Iran nuclear deal
Obama will need his own party to support the nuclear agreement to make sure Republicans can't derail it
Netanyahu and British foreign secretary spar over Iran nuclear deal
Two leaders offered sharply different positions on nuclear deal with Iran during a joint media briefing
John Kerry to meet with Gulf leaders on Iran deal
The secretary of state will head to Qatar in early August
5 ways Obama is trying to sell the Iran nuclear deal
The president made a lengthy pitch for the deal Wednesday and promised it's not the last he'll say on the subject
U.S. circulates U.N. resolution on Iran nuclear deal
Draft resolution replaces earlier U.N. resolutions imposing sanctions on Iran for nuclear activity; expected to be voted on next week
Netanyahu on Iran deal: "Don't empower your enemies"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu explains his staunch opposition to the Iran nuclear deal
Obama questioned by CBS News' Major Garrett on Iran hostages
The president passionately pushed back against the idea that he is "content" while Americans are held hostage in Iran
Obama asks Iran deal skeptics: What's your alternative?
President insists the deal represents "the most vigorous inspection and verification regime" ever negotiated
Israel wants "permanent standoff" with Iran, UK minister says
Britain's Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond says "Israel has shown time and again that it can be pragmatic"
"Don't let them have their yellowcake and eat it too"
Israeli PM Netanyahu, in CBS News interview, pours scorn on nuclear deal with Iran, and warns he'll use "mighty" military if needed
Hillary Clinton comes out in favor of Obama's Iran deal
Signing the deal is "just the beginning," Democratic presidential candidate says in statement
Why Arab allies are worried over Iran deal
In the volatile Middle East, where Iran stands to become an even more powerful Shiite force, Sunni Muslim nations are nervous
Heat over Iran nuclear deal intensifies
GOP entrenched in opposition, even some Dems voice doubts, but one senator says opponents should read the fine print before "charging out"
Will nuclear inspectors have full access to Iran?
The regime's leaders had said they would never allow international inspectors access to Iran's military sites
Could Congress try to block Iran nuclear deal?
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have 60 days to review the agreement. Will they try to scuttle it?
John Kerry: Iran agreement is "a lifetime deal"
Secretary of State John Kerry talked about the Iran deal with CBS News Tuesday, after the accord was announced
What the Iran deal could mean for business
The stakes are huge, but a lot will depend on just how much Iran, and especially its youth, really open up to the world
Former Israeli PM worried about Iran nuclear deal
U.S. and five other world powers reached a deal on Tuesday to freeze Iran's nuclear program for the next decade in exchange for gradual sanctions relief
Iranian FM Zarif discusses completed nuclear deal
The Islamic Republic thinks the deal is a win for everyone, and hopes the world will be able to better focus on threats like ISIS now, Zarif says
Iran nuclear deal is done
Islamic Republic agrees to scale back uranium enrichment and allow greater international oversight in exchange for eased sanctions
What's in the Iran nuclear deal?
The details of the agreement to freeze Iran's nuclear program for the next decade, in return for the lifting of sanctions
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation
Starmer will step down weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
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U.S., Iranian negotiators meet; Trump threatens Iran over Hezbollah
The appearance was a rare face-to-face meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials as they launched a 60-day sprint to negotiate over the fate of Iran's nuclear program.
Poll finds Americans want Iran war ended, but few say U.S. got better of agreement
Most suspect Iran nuclear program not stopped and think conflict wasn't worth the costs.
Trump says several people arrested for alleged vandalism of Reflecting Pool
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
Rep. Jason Crow says he's worried "Americans are at risk" with Pulte as acting DNI
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado said he's worried that "Americans are at risk" with Bill Pulte serving as the top intelligence chief.
3 dead, 7 wounded in rare Philippines school shooting, police say
Two students with hand guns opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines, killing three fellow students and wounding another seven, police said.
U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2, leaves 6 survivors
The U.S. military has conducted another strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two and leaving six survivors, SOUTHCOM said.
Trump-backed populist wins tight Colombia presidential vote, sparking protests
A flamboyant Trump-backed lawyer who's never held public office narrowly won Colombia's polarizing presidential runoff, swinging the country hard right and sparking violent protests.
Head of nation's second-largest school district resigns amid FBI probe
Nearly four months after federal agents raided his home and district headquarters, Superintendent Alberto Carvalho announced his resignation as the head of the Los Angeles Unified School District on Sunday.
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U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2, leaves 6 survivors
The U.S. military has conducted another strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two and leaving six survivors, SOUTHCOM said.
Wyndham Clark holds on to win U.S. Open
Wyndham Clark began the final round up six shots, but ended up winning by just one, securing his second U.S. Open title in four years.
Serena Williams will return to singles tennis at Wimbledon, as a wild card
Serena Williams recently returned to competition in doubles after nearly four years away from professional tennis.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 21, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.N Ambassador Mike Waltz, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham and Democratic Rep. Jason Crow join Margaret Brennan.
Rep. Jason Crow says he's worried "Americans are at risk" with Pulte as acting DNI
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado said he's worried that "Americans are at risk" with Bill Pulte serving as the top intelligence chief.
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Poll finds Americans want Iran war ended, but few say U.S. got better of agreement
Most suspect Iran nuclear program not stopped and think conflict wasn't worth the costs.
Here's who qualifies for the Trump adminstration's student loan rate cut
The temporary discount applies to eligible federal Direct Loan borrowers who use automatic payments.
Prediction markets are betting on celebrities to boost their brands
Kalshi has enlisted Lionel Messi and Timothée Chalamet as prediction markets compete to attract new users and cement their place in the mainstream.
A father of 3 wanted to leave wealth to his kids. He turned to a coffee can.
Matthew Ankrum wanted to build wealth for his daughters and teach them about financial stability. A new book shares how.
What's open and closed for Juneteenth 2026?
Juneteenth will affect banking, mail service and financial markets, although retailers and restaurants are largely staying open.
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Affordable healthcare emerges as a voter priority in purple Nevada
The Trump administration's cuts to Medicaid and SNAP may complicate Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo's reelection chances.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation
Keir Starmer will step down as U.K. Prime Minister weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2, leaves 6 survivors
The U.S. military has conducted another strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two and leaving six survivors, SOUTHCOM said.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 21, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.N Ambassador Mike Waltz, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham and Democratic Rep. Jason Crow join Margaret Brennan.
Rep. Jason Crow says he's worried "Americans are at risk" with Pulte as acting DNI
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado said he's worried that "Americans are at risk" with Bill Pulte serving as the top intelligence chief.
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Affordable healthcare emerges as a voter priority in purple Nevada
The Trump administration's cuts to Medicaid and SNAP may complicate Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo's reelection chances.
6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
Fighting childhood obesity, for a healthier, longer life
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5. Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids (and their families) get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising.
Fighting childhood obesity, for a healthier, longer life
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5, with diet and exercise both key factors in the increase. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising, while helping decrease the risk of problems tied to obesity later in life, such as diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer.
Strange symptom leads to man's Stage IV cancer diagnosis
An app notification informed Joe Gillette that he had been diagnosed with aggressive, late-stage cancer.
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3 dead, 7 wounded in rare Philippines school shooting, police say
Two students with hand guns opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines, killing three fellow students and wounding another seven, police said.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation
Keir Starmer will step down as U.K. Prime Minister weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
Trump-backed populist wins tight Colombia presidential vote, sparking protests
A flamboyant Trump-backed lawyer who's never held public office narrowly won Colombia's polarizing presidential runoff, swinging the country hard right and sparking violent protests.
U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2, leaves 6 survivors
The U.S. military has conducted another strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two and leaving six survivors, SOUTHCOM said.
Trump administration "laser focused" on Iran's nuclear program, Waltz says
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said the Trump administration is "laser focused" on addressing Iran's nuclear program in an interview on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
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6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
John Mulaney on sobriety and fatherhood
John Mulaney says he grew up feeling that comedy was his destiny. The Emmy Award-winning standup comedian and former "Saturday Night Live" writer talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about how he deals with sobriety today (and about a 2020 intervention which he describes as "star-studded"), and how fatherhood – along with his wife, actress Olivia Munn – has changed his outlook. (An earlier version of this story originally aired March 9, 2025.)
Manet and Morisot: Impressions of an artistic friendship
Édouard Manet, a towering figure of Impressionist art, was also a mentor to Berthe Morisot, a female painter who's remained largely in Manet's shadow, until now. The two, whose friendship led to changes in both of their artistic styles, are the subjects of an exhibition currently at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Correspondent Lee Cowan pays a visit.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including famed TV sitcom director James Burrows, the co-creator of "Cheers."
Waylon Jennings' son Shooter on rescuing his dad's music
Singer, musician, and Grammy-winning music producer Shooter Jennings is keeping alive the legacy of his late father, country star Waylon Jennings, by producing long-lost material that he found stashed away. Hear music from the upcoming album "Diamonds."
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Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
Americans on AI's future impact
A Pew survey shows 40% of Americans think AI's future impact will be negative. MIT Sloan professor Eric So joins CBS News with more details.
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.
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Inside an Irish town raising kids without smartphones
When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
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6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
Seahorses and seadragons, some of Nature's most curious creatures
Seahorses are unique ocean inhabitants with a head like a horse, a pouch like a kangaroo, a tail like a monkey, and the ability to camouflage themselves like a chameleon. They also exhibit an unconventional gender dynamic, in that the males do the work of carrying around fertilized eggs. Correspondent Conor Knighton goes in search of these fascinating fish – and their equally fascinating cousins, seadragons – at the Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in California.
Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
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3 dead, 7 wounded in rare Philippines school shooting, police say
Two students with hand guns opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines, killing three fellow students and wounding another seven, police said.
Survivors speak up to help convict man of murder, sexual assault
David Pearce was convicted of first-degree murder for the deaths of Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales after a night of partying in Los Angeles. He was also found guilty of raping seven other women who came forward to testify at his trial.
New Jersey council member and former mob boss arrested for extortion
John Alite, 63, was once the top enforcer for the Gotti crime family and a longtime member of the Gambino family.
Mangione's legal team axes psychiatric defense
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione have withdrawn their plan to pursue a psychiatric defense in his New York state murder trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the decision.
U.K. actress accused of trying to smuggle $208M of meth into Australia
Actress Emaa Hussen, who played alongside Jason Statham in "Redemption," is accused of trying to smuggle 700 pounds of methamphetamine into Australia.
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Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
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.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
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How the World Cup ball has changed
The World Cup has been held for 96 years. The sport of soccer has changed a lot over the last century, and so has the ball. Michael George reports.
New recommendations to prevent child drownings
Drowning remains the number one cause of death for children ages 1-4 in the United States. Now, the American Academy of Pediatrics is updating its recommendations on drowning prevention. Jarred Hill reports.
Americans taking up Ikebana
A hobby celebrating nature that dates back hundreds of years is finding new life in the United States. Michael George reports on why more and more people are giving Japanese flower arranging a try.
6/21/2026: Youngest Survivors; What Happened to the Great White Sharks?
First, a report on the miracle babies of the Mauthausen camp. And, South Africa's missing great white sharks.
6/21: CBS Weekend News
Trump threatens new attacks as U.S. and Iranian negotiators meet; at least 70 major fires burning in western U.S.