10/1/19: Red and Blue
Trump admin. playing defense on subpoenas; Fmr. Pres. Jimmy Carter celebrating 95th birthday.
Jimmy Carter
Remembering Desert One, 40 years later
In April 1980, the U.S. woke up to the grim news that a mission to free 52 American hostages being held by Iran ended in disaster. Then-President Carter announced that Desert One, the code name for a mission everyday Americans did not even know existed before that day, was terminated after two rescue helicopters collided, resulting in the death of eight service members. Catherine Herridge looks back at the failed mission.
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter mark 75th wedding anniversary
They are the longest-married presidential couple – and the former president said it is a "full partnership."
John Anderson dies
In 1980, Illinois Congressman John Anderson lost the Republican presidential nomination to Ronald Reagan, then ran as an Independent. Anderson died Sunday night. He was 95.
Carter hospitalized
Former President Jimmy Carter collapsed today while working on a Habitat for Humanity homebuilding project. Carter, 92, is being treated for dehydration and is expected to be fine. CBSN anchor Stephanie Sy has more.
Carter's 1977 inaugural speech
Carter's address drew attention the Cold War arms race, and Carter's presidency would see escalating tensions on that front.
Muhammad Ali spoke about being a Muslim American during a 1976 interview on "Face the Nation"
Muhammad Ali spoke about being a Muslim American during a 1976 interview on "Face the Nation." He also comments on the state of the presidential race between Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford.
With Bernie Sanders promising to challenge Hillary Clinton all the way to the Convention, we look back to the 1980 Democratic convention -- the last time a liberal Senator battled it out to the bitter end.
With Bernie Sanders promising to challenge Hillary Clinton all the way to the Convention, we look back to the 1980 Democratic convention -- the last time a liberal Senator battled it out to the bitter end. Democrats sought a white knight, and Ted Kennedy, with a Camelot legacy behind him, answered the charge. After the loss to Reagan, the Democratic Party vowed never to self-destruct again. Yet as Clinton and Sanders continue to spar, the nightmares of 1980 haunt Democratic dreams of another victory.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the December 7, 2015 edition
A day after President Obama urged the nation not to discriminate against American Muslims, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump called for a shutdown of Muslims entering the United States; President Obama paid homage to a few of the country's treasured talents Sunday night, including George Lucas and Carole King
Former President Jimmy Carter announced Sunday he is cancer-free, to the delight of many around the country -- including his Sunday school class in Plains, Georgia
Former President Jimmy Carter announced Sunday he is cancer-free, to the delight of many around the country -- including his Sunday school class in Plains, Georgia. Michelle Miller reports that despite his diagnosis, he never missed a class this fall.
Former President Jimmy Carter announced during Sunday school he is now cancer free
Former President Jimmy Carter announced during Sunday school he is now cancer free. CBSN's Elaine Quijano reports.
Former president Jimmy Carter is currently undergoing treatment for brain cancer and intends not to change his Sunday routine
Former president Jimmy Carter is currently undergoing treatment for brain cancer and intends not to change his Sunday routine. He has been teaching Sunday school at the Maranatha Baptist Church in Georgia for 35 years. CBS News correspondent Michelle Miller reports.
Carter's treatment includes pembrolizumab, a drug approved just last year
Former President Jimmy Carter is fighting cancer with grace. He revealed there is melanoma on his brain and went through radiation Thursday. His treatment includes pembrolizumab, a drug approved just last year. Dr. David Agus, who leads the Westside Cancer Center at the University of Southern California, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss Carter’s prognosis.
Former President Jimmy Carter revealed Thursday that he has small cancers in four places on his brain
Former President Jimmy Carter revealed Thursday that he has small cancers in four places on his brain. Mr. Carter was due to begin radiation treatment that same day. CBS News correspondent Bill Plante reports.
Former President Jimmy Carter announced new details about his cancer diagnosis
Former President Jimmy Carter announced new details about his cancer diagnosis. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus discusses the diagnosis with CBSN.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus is the head of the Westside Cancer Center at the University of Southern California
Former President Jimmy Carter revealed Wednesday that he has cancer, and it has spread through his body. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus is the head of the Westside Cancer Center at the University of Southern California. He joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what's next for the 90-year-old.
Worldwide support is pouring in for the 90-year-old Nobel laureate
Former President Jimmy Carter faces his greatest enemy: cancer. Worldwide support is pouring in for the 90-year-old Nobel laureate. Mr. Carter revealed Wednesday the disease is spreading through his body. Mark Strassmann reports from Emory Healthcare in Atlanta, where the nation's 39th chief executive will be treated.
Recent surgery to remove a mass on his liver has revealed that former President Jimmy Carter has cancer that has spread
Recent surgery to remove a mass on his liver has revealed that former President Jimmy Carter has cancer that has spread. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook discusses the diagnosis.
Former president Jimmy Carter, 90, says recent surgery to remove a mass from his liver revealed cancer that has spread to other parts of his body
Former president Jimmy Carter, 90, says recent surgery to remove a mass from his liver revealed cancer that has spread to other parts of his body. He says he will undergo treatment at a hospital in Atlanta. Presidential historian Doug Wead spoke to CBSN about the news.
Former presidents and first ladies urge Americans to get vaccinated
On the one-year anniversary of COVID-19 becoming a global pandemic, a new public service announcement shows the former presidents (minus one) and first ladies getting their vaccines.
3 former presidents will attend Biden's inauguration
President Trump and President Carter, who is 96, will not be attending President-elect Biden's inauguration.
Jimmy Carter and a lifetime's response to race
Bestselling historian Jonathan Alter, author of "His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, A Life," a new biography about the 39th president, explains how Carter spent the second half of his life making up for what he did not do when he was younger.
Jimmy Carter and a lifetime's response to race
Bestselling historian Jonathan Alter, author of a new biography about the 39th president, explains how Jimmy Carter spent the second half of his life making up for what he did not do when he was younger
Book Excerpt: "His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, A Life"
The latest book by bestselling historian Jonathan Alter is the first full-length biography of the 39th president
"Desert One": Inside the failed 1980 hostage rescue in Iran
A new documentary explores the calamitous attempt to retrieve 53 Americans held in the captured U.S. Embassy in Tehran, a mission in which eight U.S. service members perished
Zelenskyy says he will meet Trump on Sunday for Ukraine-Russia talks
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he and President Trump have agreed to meet in Florida on Sunday, signaling progress in talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Maps show winter storm forecast for ice and snow from Great Lakes to Northeast
Millions of Americans live in areas under winter storm alerts stretching from northern Minnesota to the Eastern Seaboard.
Iran seizes oil tanker smuggling fuel on Strait of Hormuz, Tehran says
Iran seized a foreign oil tanker as it traveled the strategic Strait of Hormuz carrying some 25,000 barrels of smuggled fuel, state media said.
Trump calls for release of any Epstein files naming Democrats: "Embarrass them"
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Karoline Leavitt announces she is pregnant with her second child
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
California mother pleads not guilty to murder of 9-year-old daughter Melodee Buzzard
The body of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard was found by authorities in Utah on Dec. 6 after she went missing in October.
Second actor accuses Tyler Perry of sexual assault in new lawsuit
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Former "Big Brother" houseguest Mickey Lee died on Christmas, family says
Mickey Lee, a former "Big Brother" houseguest known for her vibrant personality and bold gameplay, has died, her family announced in a social media post shared Friday.
Perry Bamonte, guitarist for The Cure, dies after "short illness" at 65
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
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3 wounded in shooting at rural Idaho sheriff's office, officials say; suspect killed
The suspected gunman was shot and killed by law enforcement, authorities said.
Second actor accuses Tyler Perry of sexual assault in new lawsuit
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Planning to return unwanted Christmas gifts? You may be charged fees.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
Karoline Leavitt announces she is pregnant with her second child
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
Two police officers injured, suspect killed during child custody exchange
Police were called to a shopping center late Friday morning. Two officers were shot and are in critical condition.
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Planning to return unwanted Christmas gifts? You may be charged fees.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
U.S. stocks hover at record highs after the Christmas holiday
Stocks are mostly flat in quiet morning trading on Friday as investors return from the Christmas holiday.
Here's what is open on the day after Christmas, from retailers to banks
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
5 money moves to make in 2026, according to financial experts
As many Americans head into 2026 with mounting money worries, reviewing your finances now could help put you on firmer footing next year.
Is anything open on Christmas Day 2025? See which businesses are operating.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
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Trump calls for release of any Epstein files naming Democrats: "Embarrass them"
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Karoline Leavitt announces she is pregnant with her second child
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
Veterans Affairs Department reimposing near total abortion ban
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
U.S. launches strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria, Trump says
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Kimmel skewers Trump, tells U.K. viewers that "tyranny is booming" in U.S.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
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Baby defies all odds after growing outside his mom's womb
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Aetna to cover IVF treatments for same-sex couples in national settlement
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are "pretty worried"
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
Finding hope through cancer clinical trials
#LillyPartner Cancer clinical trials can offer patients access to investigational treatments that can be explored as early as the time of diagnosis. Ovarian cancer survivor Alicia Dellario and Dr. Arjun Balar, senior vice president of global clinical development at Eli Lilly and Company, join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the potential benefits of cancer clinical trials -- and clarify common misconceptions. Visit cancerclinicaltrials.lilly.com for more information. (Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company)
World
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Thailand and Cambodia reach ceasefire deal to end weeks of fighting
Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an "immediate" ceasefire on Saturday, the two countries said in a joint statement, pledging to end weeks of deadly border clashes.
Israeli police say 2 killed in car-ramming and stabbing attack by Palestinian
The attack began Friday afternoon in the northern city of Beit Shean, where the Palestinian man crashed his vehicle into people, killing one man and injuring a teenage boy.
8 killed, 18 wounded in mosque bombing in Syria
Images shared by Syria's state-run news agency showed blood on carpets, holes in the walls, shattered windows and fire damage.
Endangered wild cat seen in Thailand for the first time in 30 years
Flat-headed cats are among the world's most threatened wild felines.
Iran seizes oil tanker smuggling fuel on Strait of Hormuz, Tehran says
Iran seized a foreign oil tanker as it traveled the strategic Strait of Hormuz carrying some 25,000 barrels of smuggled fuel, state media said.
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Second actor accuses Tyler Perry of sexual assault in new lawsuit
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Perry Bamonte, guitarist for The Cure, dies after "short illness" at 65
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
Broadway actress Imani Smith stabbed to death in New Jersey, police say
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Former "Big Brother" houseguest Mickey Lee died on Christmas, family says
Mickey Lee, a former "Big Brother" houseguest known for her vibrant personality and bold gameplay, has died, her family announced in a social media post shared Friday.
Kimmel skewers Trump, tells U.K. viewers that "tyranny is booming" in U.S.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
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Technology
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.
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.
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.
Top tech gadgets of 2025
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
Instacart to end AI price tests for retailers following investigation
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
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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."
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.
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.
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.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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Crime
What's next on the Epstein files release?
Lawmakers may take action against the Department of Justice for the delayed release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson weighs in.
Two police officers injured, suspect killed during child custody exchange
Police were called to a shopping center late Friday morning. Two officers were shot and are in critical condition.
Broadway actress Imani Smith stabbed to death in New Jersey, police say
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
15 hurt in stabbing, chemical liquid attack in Japan tire factory
More than a dozen people were injured in a stabbing attack in a factory in central Japan in which a liquid believed to be bleach was also sprayed, authorities said.
Terry Rozier seeks to have charges thrown out in NBA gambling case
His lawyers argued that Rozier's alleged involvement in the wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies is limited.
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Space
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
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?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Boy goes viral after sharing bird imitating talent
Steve Hartman follows up on the story about a boy he met "On the Road" who can perfectly imitate bird calls.
Returning unwanted gifts may now come with fees
Hassle-free returns may be a thing of the past, and if you're staring at a stack of unwanted Christmas gifts, you may have to think twice before mailing them back. Dave Malkoff reports.
How to save on energy bill as heating costs surge
The cost of heating a home is going through the roof, but there are steps you can take to try to keep your energy bills down. Ash-har Quraishi has details.
Doctor hopes flu peak is near as cases surge
Flu season is in full swing, with close to 5 million cases and nearly 2,000 deaths, including at least three children, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Kati Weis reports.
Details about U.S. strikes on ISIS in Nigeria
Details are emerging about the Christmas Day military strikes in northern Nigeria. The U.S. launched what President Trump called a "powerful and deadly" strike on ISIS targets in the West African nation. Willie Inman has more.