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After the Brussels terror attacks, Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz urged surveillance of Muslims in America

After the Brussels terror attacks, Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz urged surveillance of Muslims in America, which Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton quickly denounced. When Republican front-runner Donald Trump was asked about using nuclear weapons in response to the ISIS threat, he said "we need unpredictability." CBS' Chip Reid joins CBSN from Washington, DC about the candidates responses to the Brussels terror attacks.

Mar 24, 2016
04:43

CBS News has learned that the terror attacks in Brussels were planned for Monday

CBS News has learned that the terror attacks in Brussels were planned for Monday, March 28. Instead, the attacks were moved up after Salah Abdeslam--Europe's most wanted man in connection to the Paris attacks last November--was captured. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata joins CBSN from Brussels with the latest on the investigation.

Mar 24, 2016
03:25

Hillary Clinton took on Donald Trump and Ted Cruz in a speech

The Brussels attacks have refocused the presidential campaign on national security issues. Donald Trump and Ted Cruz are doubling down on their proposals to single out Muslims in the U.S. Hillary Clinton took on the Republican candidates in a speech at Stanford University. Chip Reid reports from Washington.

Mar 24, 2016
02:13

The destruction inside the airport and the mangled debris in the subway station made these transportation hubs look like war zones

More details are emerging about the bombs used in the Brussels attacks. The destruction inside the airport and the mangled debris in the subway station made these transportation hubs look like war zones. Allen Pizzey reports from the Maalbeek Metro station in Brussels on the sophisticated bombs the attackers used.

Mar 24, 2016
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Investigators uncover evidence that the recently captured Paris terrorist Salah Abdeslam might have participated in the Brussels attacks and that ISIS may have accelerated the attacks in response to his arrest

Investigators uncover evidence that the recently captured Paris terrorist Salah Abdeslam might have participated in the Brussels attacks and that ISIS may have accelerated the attacks in response to his arrest. CBS News Foreign Correspondent Holly Williams has the latest details for CBSN.

Mar 23, 2016
02:54

The world demonstrates solidarity with the people of Brussels after terror attacks, authorities conduct major manhunt for additional suspect Brussles attacks, U.S. security forces remain on high alert and more in today's CBSNews.com trending stories

The world demonstrates solidarity with the people of Brussels after terror attacks, authorities conduct major manhunt for additional suspect Brussles attacks, U.S. security forces remain on high alert and more in today's CBSNews.com trending stories

Mar 23, 2016
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U.S. officials say the terror attacks in Brussels highlight the need for intelligence sharing in Europe and increased security here

U.S. officials say the terror attacks in Brussels highlight the need for intelligence sharing in Europe and increased security here. Former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Counterterrorism Daniel Benjamin joins CBSN with analysis.

Mar 23, 2016
06:30

Brussels begins the recovery and rebuilding process after Tuesday's terror attacks

Brussels begins the recovery and rebuilding process after Tuesday's terror attacks. Hundreds gathered at memorial sites in defiance of recommendations against large gatherings. CBS News Correspondent Vladimir Duthiers joins CBSN from Brussles.

Mar 23, 2016
02:15

Vigils and memorials have been created in Place de la Bourse to bring unity and hope to the people of Brussels after Tuesday's terror attacks

Vigils and memorials have been created in Place de la Bourse to bring unity and hope to the people of Brussels after Tuesday's terror attacks. Here are some of those images.

Mar 23, 2016
00:41

Former Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge tells CBSN's Jamie Yuccas about ISIS targets in the Europe and the U.S. Secretary Ridge also joins NYPD leaders in criticizing Sen. Ted Cruz's comments on Muslim communities

Former Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge tells CBSN's Jamie Yuccas about ISIS targets in the Europe and the U.S. Secretary Ridge also joins NYPD leaders in criticizing Sen. Ted Cruz's comments on Muslim communities.

Mar 23, 2016
09:29

CBS News Justice and Homeland Security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports that intelligence officials are probing whether the suicide bombers in Brussels specifically targeted Americans in their attack

CBS News Justice and Homeland Security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports that intelligence officials are probing whether the suicide bombers in Brussels specifically targeted Americans in their attack.

Mar 23, 2016
05:51

There's growing concern about the terror threat not only in Europe, but also in the United States

There's growing concern about the terror threat not only in Europe, but also in the United States. Washington Post reporter Joby Warrick explains the growth of Islamic radicals, and why Belgium is vulnerable to more attacks.

Mar 23, 2016
05:16

ISIS terror cells in Europe have been linked to both the Paris and Brussels terror attacks

ISIS terror cells in Europe have been linked to both the Paris and Brussels terror attacks. CBSN spoke with The Financial Times' defense and security editor Sam Jones about how ISIS is sowing fear throughout Europe.

Mar 23, 2016
07:16

The deadly twin bombings in Brussels once again demonstrated ISIS' ability to carry out major attacks in Europe

The deadly twin bombings in Brussels once again demonstrated ISIS' ability to carry out major attacks in Europe. With more on the growing threat of ISIS, former CIA covert operations officer Michael Baker joins CBSN.

Mar 23, 2016
04:57

After the deadly terror attacks in Brussels, the fight against ISIS may change in the coming days

After the deadly terror attacks in Brussels, the fight against ISIS may change in the coming days. The threat of ISIS is more apparent than ever, and lone wolf attacks in airports or concert halls are extremely difficult to thwart. With more on the ISIS fight, James Carafano from the Heritage Foundation, a foreign policy think-tank in Washington, joins CBSN.

Mar 23, 2016
06:41

Former CIA deputy director and CBS News senior security contributor Michael Morell joins “CBS This Morning”

Former CIA deputy director and CBS News senior security contributor Michael Morell joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the significance of the manhunt for suspected bomb-maker Najim Laachraoui and the network of terrorists in Europe.

Mar 23, 2016
02:38

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the March 22, 2016 edition

ISIS has taken responsibility for the coordinated bombings of the airport and a subway station in Brussels, Belgium; a section of Brussels called Molenbeek has become a breeding ground for ISIS

Mar 22, 2016
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Voters in Arizona, Idaho and Utah head to the polls to cast their votes in the latest round of presidential primary voting

Voters in Arizona, Idaho and Utah head to the polls to cast their votes in the latest round of presidential primary voting. CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris, Former Mike Huckabee senior communications advisor Hogan Gidley and Democratic strategist Lynda Tran join CBSN with political analysis.

Mar 22, 2016
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Several American Mormon missionaries were among the injured in the terror attacks in Brussels, Belgium

Several American Mormon missionaries were among the injured in the terror attacks in Brussels, Belgium. CBS News' Danielle Nottingham joins CBSN to discuss.

Mar 22, 2016
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Surveillance of terror suspects has been increased in the United States after the terror attacks in Brussels

Surveillance of terror suspects has been increased in the United States after the terror attacks in Brussels. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN with the latest details.

Mar 22, 2016
03:20

The terror attacks in Brussels, Belgium, raise concerns about how to police neighborhoods and search for terrorists

The terror attacks in Brussels, Belgium, raise concerns about how to police neighborhoods and search for terrorists. NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence John Miller has security analysis for CBSN.

Mar 22, 2016
03:27

The Brussels attacks raises concerns about terrorism in the United States and how it can be stopped

The Brussels attacks raises concerns about terrorism in the United States and how it can be stopped. Heritage Foundation vice president James Carafano joins CBSN to discuss.

Mar 22, 2016
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Security around the United States has been heightened after the terror attacks in Brussels, Belgium

Security around the United States has been heightened after the terror attacks in Brussels, Belgium. CBS News' Michelle Miller joins CBSN from New York City's Times Square with the latest details.

Mar 22, 2016
04:30

Questions have been raised about the efficacy of global security systems after the multiple terror attacks in Belgium

Questions have been raised about the efficacy of global security systems after the multiple terror attacks in Belgium. Former U.S. Army Intelligence Officer Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer joins CBSN to discuss.

Mar 22, 2016
06:17

Terrorists chose Brussels, Belgium, to illustrate their ability to strike at the heart of Europe's government

Terrorists chose Brussels, Belgium, to illustrate their ability to strike at the heart of Europe's government. CBS News' Elaine Cobbe has the latest details for CBSN.

Mar 22, 2016
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Tony Dokoupil: Don't just trust me. Make me earn it.

"You come first," declares the new anchor of the Evening News. "Not advertisers. Not politicians. Not corporate interests — including the new owners of CBS."

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Fire kills dozens at crowded Swiss Alps bar on New Year's

Police in Switzerland say a fire at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort area is believed to have left about 40 people dead and dozens more injured.

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Zohran Mamdani Sworn In As New York City's New Mayor

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani addresses New Yorkers at public inauguration

Zohran Mamdani was sworn in early Thursday as the 112th mayor of New York City. The democratic socialist is the city's first Muslim mayor, as well as one of its youngest ever.

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Price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire

Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.

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President Trump Returns To The White House

Trump says he underwent CT scan, not MRI, during October examination

"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.

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Everything we know about Minnesota's massive fraud schemes

A viral social media video has put Minnesota's long-running fraud scandal at the center of the national conversation. Here's what to know.

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At least 6 reported killed during Iran protests over struggling economy

The deaths may mark the start of a heavier-handed response by Iran's theocracy over the demonstrations, which have slowed in Tehran but expanded elsewhere.

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Coast Guard searches for 77-year-old woman who went overboard from cruise ship

The woman was a passenger on the Nieuw Statendam cruise ship, which was roughly 40 miles northeast of Sabana, Cuba, when she went overboard, the Coast Guard said.

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Italian PM Plays Role Of EU Emissary To US, As Bloc Aims For Tariff Deal

U.S. reduces proposed tariffs on Italian pasta, Italy says

Steep U.S. import duties targeting 13 Italian pasta makers will be sharply reduced, Italy's foreign ministry said on Jan. 1.

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U.S. says China military drills near Taiwan "increase tensions unnecessarily"

Chinese war games around Taiwan "unnecessarily" spiked tensions in the region, the U.S. State Department said, calling on Beijing to "cease its military pressure."

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Trump says he underwent CT scan, not MRI, during October examination

"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.

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Coast Guard searches for 77-year-old woman who went overboard from cruise ship

The woman was a passenger on the Nieuw Statendam cruise ship, which was roughly 40 miles northeast of Sabana, Cuba, when she went overboard, the Coast Guard said.

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U.S. reduces proposed tariffs on Italian pasta, Italy says

Steep U.S. import duties targeting 13 Italian pasta makers will be sharply reduced, Italy's foreign ministry said on Jan. 1.

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Trump administration delays tariff increases on furniture, kitchen cabinets

The one-year delay comes as President Trump has rolled back some other import duties amid affordability concerns.

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U.S. reduces proposed tariffs on Italian pasta, Italy says

Steep U.S. import duties targeting 13 Italian pasta makers will be sharply reduced, Italy's foreign ministry said on Jan. 1.

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Trump administration delays tariff increases on furniture, kitchen cabinets

The one-year delay comes as President Trump has rolled back some other import duties amid affordability concerns.

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Price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire

Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.

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What's open on New Year's Day 2026? See which stores are operating.

Banks, post offices and major stock exchanges will be closed in observance of the federal holiday, but some stores are open.

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West Maui Slowly Reopens To Residents And Tourism After Devastating Fire

Federal appeals court blocks Hawaii's tourist tax on cruise ships

The levy, which would impose a new 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passenger, was set to go into effect at the start of 2026.

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U.S. says China military drills near Taiwan "increase tensions unnecessarily"

Chinese war games around Taiwan "unnecessarily" spiked tensions in the region, the U.S. State Department said, calling on Beijing to "cease its military pressure."

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Trump says he underwent CT scan, not MRI, during October examination

"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.

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Trump administration delays tariff increases on furniture, kitchen cabinets

The one-year delay comes as President Trump has rolled back some other import duties amid affordability concerns.

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Price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire

Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.

8H ago

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani inaugurated, addresses New Yorkers

Zohran Mamdani was publicly sworn in and addressed New Yorkers for the first time as the city's 112th mayor.

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Price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire

Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.

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Some states ban junk food from SNAP benefits

In 2026, several states are set to prohibit individuals from purchasing certain junk food items using their federal benefits. Meg Oliver has the details.

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A flu vaccine is prepared for a patient at a pediatric doctor's office on Sept. 12, 2025, in Coral Gables, Florida.

Flu cases spiking this holiday season, CDC data shows

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.

Dec 30, 2025

New California tortilla law aims to decrease birth defects in Latino babies

Mom-and-pop shops will be exempt from this change, but big manufacturers in California will need to start adding folic acid to tortillas beginning January 1.

Dec 30, 2025

Advances in treatment for Alzheimer's disease

The number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease is expected to double from 7 million in 2020 to 14 million by 2060, according to the CDC. However, advances in treatment options are giving more people hope in slowing the decline. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.

Dec 29, 2025
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U.S. says China military drills near Taiwan "increase tensions unnecessarily"

Chinese war games around Taiwan "unnecessarily" spiked tensions in the region, the U.S. State Department said, calling on Beijing to "cease its military pressure."

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At least 6 reported killed during Iran protests over struggling economy

The deaths may mark the start of a heavier-handed response by Iran's theocracy over the demonstrations, which have slowed in Tehran but expanded elsewhere.

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Pope Leo XVI Marks New Year With Prayers At The St Peter Basilica And The Angelus Prayer From The Window Of The Apostolic Palace

Pope starts 2026 with prayer for countries "bloodied by conflict"

Pope Leo XIV celebrated a New Year's Day Mass in St. Peter's Basilica and then delivered a special noontime prayer from his studio overlooking the piazza.

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Fire kills dozens at crowded Swiss Alps bar on New Year's

Police in Switzerland say a fire at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort area is believed to have left about 40 people dead and dozens more injured.

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FILE PHOTO: George and Amal Clooney host their annual fundraiser 'The Albie Awards' in London

France defends granting George Clooney and his family French citizenship

George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.

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France defends granting George Clooney and his family French citizenship

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Notable works entering the public domain in 2026

Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.

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Noah Wyle on authenticity of "The Pitt"

The hit series "The Pitt" has earned praise for its realistic look at the pressures facing health care workers. Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook spoke to the star of the show, Noah Wyle, for "CBS Sunday Morning." Wyle talked about how the cast prepared for their roles beyond learning their lines before shooting the series even began.

Dec 31, 2025
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New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash 2025

Here's who's performing on New Year's Eve to ring in 2026

Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.

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Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor known for his roles in "The Wire" and "Veep," dies at 71

Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."

Dec 30, 2025

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Economic oasis emerges in the Arizona desert

Arizona is fast becoming a major hub for computer chip production thanks to what's being called the largest foreign direct investment in U.S. history. Kris Van Cleave takes us to a sprawling campus in Phoenix that is providing thousands of jobs while reducing America's reliance on overseas products.

22H ago
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OpenAI hiring for head safety executive to mitigate AI risks

The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.

Dec 29, 2025

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.

Mar 28, 2024
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Instacart ending AI price tests for retailers

Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.

Dec 23, 2025
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Tech companies push for data centers

Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.

Dec 22, 2025
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2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark

2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.

Dec 30, 2025

Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block

The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."

Dec 17, 2025

Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption

The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.

Dec 17, 2025

Paleoartistic reconstruction of what the environment might have looked like approximately 210 million years ago, as preserved in the rocks of the Fraele Valley (Stelvio National Park). Along the shore of the Tethys Ocean, a herd of prosauropod dinosaurs w

Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy

Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.

Dec 16, 2025

Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth

NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.

Dec 15, 2025

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Fallout grows over freezing of child care funds

After the Trump administration paused federal assistance to child care centers in Minnesota, parents are now wondering if their kids' day care is in jeopardy, as the government investigates fraud claims. Jonah Kaplan has been following this developing story.

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Epstein survivors decry delay in releasing files

There may be millions of documents the Justice Department still needs to release from the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. By law, those files were required to be made public nearly two weeks ago. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.

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Day care in Minneapolis vandalized after viral video purporting fraud

A Minneapolis day care says that vandals damaged the facility early this week, after a YouTube video purporting to expose fraud among day cares in the Twin Cities metro area went viral.

Dec 31, 2025

New details on charges against Stefon Diggs

Patriots star Stefon Diggs is facing charges of strangulation, assault and battery following an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month. Diggs' attorney, David Meier, said in a statement that the wide receiver "categorically denies" the allegations and "looks forward to establishing the truth" in court. CBS News Boston's Aaron Parseghian has more.

Dec 31, 2025
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New Orleans marks 1 year since terror attack

New Orleans is marking one year since 14 people were killed and dozens more were injured in a terror attack on the city's iconic Bourbon Street. Kati Weis spoke to the family of one of the victims about how they're remembering their loved one.

Dec 31, 2025
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NASA's search for next lunar rover

NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.

Dec 22, 2025
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Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch

NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.

Dec 21, 2025

Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space

A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.

Dec 20, 2025
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Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back

German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.

Dec 20, 2025

Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA

President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.

Dec 17, 2025

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Notable Deaths in 2025

A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.

Dec 29, 2025
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case

Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?

Dec 23, 2025
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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin

Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.

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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith

Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.

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New Year's celebrations around the world

Hundreds of thousands of people braved the cold weather in New York City to watch the iconic ball drop in Times Square on New Year's Eve. Meanwhile in London, fireworks lit up the sky to welcome 2026 and there were drone displays in the United Arab Emirates.

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