Boris Johnson calls U.K. election win an "irrefutable" Brexit mandate
Prime Minister Johnson campaigned on a promise to "get Brexit done." His foe's bid to make the election about more than just EU membership failed in spectacular fashion.
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Boris Johnson's Conservatives win majority in U.K. elections
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said he would step down as leader of the party in the next general election.
Simon Bates presents "London Calling"
Simon Bates weighs the candidates in next week's UK general election. Britain faces a stark choice: Labor candidate Jeremy Corbyn or conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson. All this is happening against the backdrop of Britain's national stomachache: Brexit.
London attacker was a convicted terrorist
The victims of Friday’s London Bridge attack are bring honored Monday with a vigil. The tribute to Jack Merritt and Saskia Jones included a rare joint appearance by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and opposition Labor Party leader Jeremy Corbyn, who are in a fierce election fight. Roxana Saberi reports.
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U.K. to hold election amid Brexit standoff
Voters in Britain will go to the polls yet again after lawmakers failed to come up with a Brexit deal over the past three years. A general election as been set for December 12th, with Parliament deadlocked on Prime Minister Boris Johnson's plan. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi joins CBSN to break down the significance of this new election.
Boris Johnson challenges political foes at raucous Parliament
"Have you no shame, prime minister?" said Ian Blackford, the Scottish National Party's leader in Parliament
Brexit turmoil: Parliament vs. Boris Johnson
More political turmoil is unfolding in Britain, where Prime Minister Boris Johnson has suffered a major Brexit defeat. He's vowed to hold snap elections while Parliament looks to prevent a "no-deal" Brexit on October 31. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Mark Phillips joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
Boris Johnson takes over as prime minister of a divided Britain
New prime minister has made big promises to unite the U.K. and deliver Brexit, but "dude," neither will be easy
Trump calls U.K. critics "negative forces"
President Trump doubled down on his criticism of London Mayor Sadiq Khan, saying he's been a "not very good mayor" as the two engage in an ongoing war of words. Mr. Trump also claimed that he refused to meet with Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn.
Europeans beseech Britain to get its Brexit act together
"Please, please, tell us finally what you want to achieve," one EU lawmaker says as U.K. Prime Minister faces no-confidence vote
Brexit chaos prompts a no-confidence vote
Political turmoil has escalated in the U.K. where the future of Brexit is unclear. Lawmakers will vote on whether to oust Prime Minister Theresa May after rejecting her Brexit deal by a historic margin yesterday. CBSN contributor Simon Bates has the latest from London.
Why Theresa May's Brexit defeat matters to the U.S.
With just 72 days until the U.K. is scheduled to leave the EU, economic uncertainty caused by the landslide vote could ripple across the Atlantic
Theresa May faces no-confidence vote after Brexit deal rejected
The deal's defeat was devastating for May's fragile leadership
U.K. leader: Brexit deal almost complete
British Prime Minister Theresa May is moving forward with plans for the UK to exit the European Union, despite protests in London this week. May says the Brexit deal is 95% complete. Stephen Castle, London correspondent for The New York Times, joins CBSN to explain the latest developments and major challenges ahead.
Main U.K. opposition party could back new Brexit referendum
Labour Party says it will reject Prime Minister Theresa May's proposed divorce deal with EU, and might support a complete do-over
Tens of thousands anti-Brexit protesters march in London, demand new vote
Organizers of the People's Vote march say Brexit is "not a done deal" and people must "make their voices heard"
Man who attacked Muslims in London learns fate
Judge said Darren Osborne's mind had been "poisoned" by far-right ideas before he drove into crowd near mosque
Reactions pour in following Trump's anti-Islamic retweets
UK lawmakers are condemning the president's retweets of videos depicting anti-Islamic imagery
UK needs "period of stability," May says as country awaits election results
One of Britain's leading political figures says the exit poll projections following Britain's election, if accurate, would make it very difficult for a new government to be formed
Britain votes in a surprise election full of surprises
PM Theresa May called vote confident of boosting Parliamentary majority to negotiate Brexit, but a lot has changed in 2 months
British politics rocked by unapologetic socialist's rise
Jeremy Corbyn won a landslide victory to lead Britain's opposition Labour Party; questions remain about how that will affect county's ruling conservatives
Intel chiefs stand by defense of Signal chat at House hearing
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe returned to Capitol Hill to testify before the House Intelligence Committee.
The Atlantic posts more texts from Signal group chat
The Trump White House has said "these were NOT war plans that were discussed."
Supreme Court upholds Biden-era ghost gun rule
The Supreme Court was considering a challenge to a 2022 regulation that sought to regulate ghost guns.
Tufts grad student taken into custody by federal agents in Massachusetts
A Tufts University international graduate student was taken into custody by federal authorities Tuesday, according to the school.
4 U.S. soldiers killed during exercise in Lithuania, NATO chief says
The U.S. embassy in Lithuania's capital said the soldiers had disappeared during "scheduled tactical training" in an area near the border with Belarus.
Top GOP senator seeks watchdog probe into Signal chat leak
Sen. Roger Wicker, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said the panel is seeking an expedited inspector general report on the Signal chat leak.
Anti-war protests in Gaza bring rare show of anger at Hamas
Protesters on the streets of war-torn Gaza voiced rage at the U.S., Israel and Hamas, but said they could only hope to influence "Hamas to give concessions."
Dollar Tree to sell Family Dollar to private equity firms for $1 billion
Dollar Tree is selling Family Dollar to two private equity firms after the discount chain failed to gain traction with shoppers.
Lady Gaga announces Mayhem tour for 2025. Here are the details.
Lady Gaga announced her 2025 tour dates on social media Wednesday, writing, "See you soon, monsters."
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Social Security overpayments policy could hurt seniors, advocates say
Starting Thursday, the Social Security Administration will again take 100% of a beneficiary's check to recoup overpayments. Here's what to know.
Top GOP senator seeks watchdog probe into Signal chat leak
Sen. Roger Wicker, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said the panel is seeking an expedited inspector general report on the Signal chat leak.
March Madness bettors face new threats online that target families
As fans wager an estimated $3.1 billion into March Madness bets, cybersecurity experts warn of a rise in online gambling scams targeting everyday users.
Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in case over canceled DEI grants
A federal district court ordered the Department of Education to restore access to grants for recipients in eight states that challenged the cancellations.
Federal probe launched over trans student who won races in Portland track meet
The Department of Education's civil rights office says it launched a Title IX probe in Portland, Oregon, after a trans student-athlete won races at a girls' track meet.
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Social Security overpayments policy could hurt seniors, advocates say
Starting Thursday, the Social Security Administration will again take 100% of a beneficiary's check to recoup overpayments. Here's what to know.
March Madness bettors face new threats online that target families
As fans wager an estimated $3.1 billion into March Madness bets, cybersecurity experts warn of a rise in online gambling scams targeting everyday users.
U.S. could default by August without debt ceiling increase, CBO says
The federal government could be unable to pay its bills as soon as August if Congress doesn't act, the Congressional Budget Office estimated.
Dollar Tree to sell Family Dollar to private equity firms for $1 billion
Dollar Tree is selling Family Dollar to two private equity firms after the discount chain failed to gain traction with shoppers.
Consumer confidence falls to 12-year low as Americans fret over economy
Consumer confidence continues to wane as Americans worry about the economy, jobs and their income.
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Trump administration to cut billions in COVID funding from local health agencies
Federal health officials said they are cutting $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for state and local public health departments.
Top GOP senator seeks watchdog probe into Signal chat leak
Sen. Roger Wicker, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said the panel is seeking an expedited inspector general report on the Signal chat leak.
Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in case over canceled DEI grants
A federal district court ordered the Department of Education to restore access to grants for recipients in eight states that challenged the cancellations.
Federal probe launched over trans student who won races in Portland track meet
The Department of Education's civil rights office says it launched a Title IX probe in Portland, Oregon, after a trans student-athlete won races at a girls' track meet.
The Atlantic posts more texts from Signal group chat showing Hegseth provided detailed attack plans
The Trump White House has said "these were NOT war plans that were discussed."
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What food dye bans mean for your health and the food in your fridge
West Virginia is banning seven artificial food dyes, including Red No. 40, in the most sweeping state level food dye ban in the U.S.
Trump administration to cut billions in COVID funding from local health agencies
Federal health officials said they are cutting $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for state and local public health departments.
Trump turns homelessness response toward forced treatment
The Trump administration is moving to end the "Housing First" approach despite warnings from providers and homelessness experts that the shift won't work.
Senate confirms Marty Makary to lead FDA, Jay Bhattacharya to head NIH
Both agencies are part of the Department of Health and Human Services, which like much of the federal government, has seen mass layoffs as part of the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to implement budget cuts.
5 high-level CDC officials leaving in latest turmoil for public health agency
The latest departures from the CDC mean close to a third of the agency's top management is leaving or left recently.
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Raging wildfires kill at least 24 people in South Korea
Wildfires in South Korea fueled by high winds and dry weather have killed at least two dozen people and forced almost 30,000 to evacuate.
Anti-war protests in Gaza bring rare show of anger at Hamas
Protesters on the streets of war-torn Gaza voiced rage at the U.S., Israel and Hamas, but said they could only hope to influence "Hamas to give concessions."
4 U.S. soldiers killed during exercise in Lithuania, NATO chief says
The U.S. embassy in Lithuania's capital said the soldiers had disappeared during "scheduled tactical training" in an area near the border with Belarus.
Pope's doctor says Francis almost died twice during 5 weeks in hospital
The head of Pope Francis' medical team says there was a crisis during the pontiff's battle with pneumonia so dire, they considered "whether to stop and let him go."
Prince Harry steps down "in shock" as patron of his Sentebale charity
Prince Harry and his Sentebale co-founder Prince Seeiso of Lesotho say they stepped down as relations between trustees and the chair "broke down beyond repair."
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Lady Gaga announces Mayhem tour for 2025. Here are details.
Lady Gaga announced her 2025 tour dates on social media Wednesday, writing, "See you soon, monsters."
"Note to Self": Singer Lea Salonga
In a special Women's History Month edition of "Note to Self," Tony Award-winning actress and Disney legend Lea Salonga writes a heartfelt letter to her 17-year-old self—revisiting her journey from the Philippines to Broadway and the legacy she unknowingly built for the next generation of Asian performers.
Gregory Maguire returns to Oz
Before she defied gravity, she was just Elphie Thropp. Best-selling author Gregory Maguire is back with "Elphie: A Wicked Childhood," a new prequel that explores the early life of Elphaba—the girl who would become the Wicked Witch of the West.
Rosamund Pike on "The Wheel of Time"
Award-winning actor Rosamund Pike stars as Moiraine in "The Wheel of Time," now in its third season on Prime Video. Based on the bestselling novels, the series follows a young man destined to save or destroy the world—guided by Pike's powerful and determined sorceress.
Prince Harry steps down "in shock" as patron of his Sentebale charity
Prince Harry and his Sentebale co-founder Prince Seeiso of Lesotho say they stepped down as relations between trustees and the chair "broke down beyond repair."
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What is Signal, the app used by Trump's team
The Senate Intelligence Committee heard testimony on Tuesday from key players involved in a group chat on the messaging app Signal, in which the U.S.'s highly sensitive plans to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen were discussed inadvertently with a journalist. President Trump said that his administration would investigate the government's use of Signal. CBS News contributor and former CIA official Andrew Boyd has more on what it is and how it's used.
NSA warned of vulnerabilities in Signal app a month before Houthi strike chat
The National Security Agency sent a bulletin in February warning of Russian hackers trying to access encrypted conversations on Signal.
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.
What to know about Signal, app used by Trump officials for war plans
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other Trump officials allegedly used Signal for a group chat to discuss a highly sensitive operation.
Inside the AI gold rush
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Gary Rivlin dives into the fierce competition between tech giants in his new book "AI Valley," exploring how companies like Microsoft and Google are battling for control over the future of artificial intelligence. He joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about how AI is already reshaping everyday life—and where it's headed next.
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Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
Carbon capture chemically removes CO2 from the air, to store or recycle into products. But is this technology – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change?
Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
As a tool to address rising greenhouse gas emissions, carbon capture chemically removes carbon dioxide from the air, to store or recycle into products. The company behind a new plant to be opened this summer claims the facility will remove 500,000 tons of CO2 a year. But is this form of carbon capture – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change? Correspondent David Pogue looks at the technology behind this initiative, and the controversy it has raised.
Bones of mammoths butchered for their tusks unearthed by archaeologists
Remains of five mammoths were found archaeologists from the Austrian Academy of Sciences said Thursday in a news statement.
Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
New evidence about dark energy may be "cusp of a major discovery"
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
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Utah adds protections for children of influencers after Ruby Franke case
Utah is moving to protect the children of online content creators following the child abuse conviction of family vlogger Ruby Franke.
Selena's killer eligible for parole 30 years after singer's death
Selena Quintanilla-Perez was killed by the president of her fan club, Yolanda Saldívar, in 1995.
Gunman who killed 23 at El Paso Walmart offered plea deal to avoid death penalty
The gunman who killed 23 people in a racist attack at an El Paso Walmart in 2019 in one of the the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history has been offered a plea deal to avoid the death penalty.
Ex-UPMC doctor allegedly tried to push wife off Hawaii hiking trail
A former UPMC doctor was arrested after police in Hawaii say he tried to push his wife off a hiking trail and hit her in the head with a rock.
Forensic genetic genealogy helps identify "John Doe" killed in 1986
An investigation into the death of David Clary, who was killed in 1986, remains ongoing, police said.
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Data on dark energy, universe collapse
Data on dark energy weakening over time may signal that if the trend continues it could eventually cause the universe to collapse, according to a new study. Mustapha Ishak-Boushaki, a physics professor and Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) researcher, joins CBS News with more.
Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
Tom Hanks takes viewers through immersive experience to the moon
"The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks" tells the story of the Apollo missions.
New evidence about dark energy may be "cusp of a major discovery"
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
Sunset on the moon seen in stunning images taken by lunar lander
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission 1 lander marked the first successful commercial moon landing.
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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.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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Canada moves on Tesla rebates
Canada is freezing all rebate payments for Tesla, according to Reuters. This comes as tensions remain between the U.S. and Canada on tariffs. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has more.
DOJ on El Salvador deportation flights
The Department of Justice filed a response to a federal judge's questions on the deportation flights to El Salvador's CECOT mega-prison. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
Middle East expert on group texts risks
There are concerns over information shared in a Signal group chat among Trump officials where details of a U.S. military operation were discussed. Brian Katulis, a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, joins CBS News with more.
Judge James Boasberg to handle Signal lawsuit
Judge James Boasberg, the judge who President Trump has repeatedly lashed out against for blocking the administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act for deportations, has been assigned to oversee a lawsuit stemming from the Signal group chat scandal. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.
House Intelligence hearing tense moments
Lawmakers on the House Intelligence Committee grilled Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe about the Signal group texts that may have contained classified information. The details of the chat chain where revealed by The Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg after National Security Adviser Mike Waltz apparently mistakenly added him to the conversation about an operation in Yemen. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.