White House Easter Egg Roll tradition
The annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House is expected to host 40,000 people in a tradition that dates back to 1878. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will address the crowd.
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Bidens host 2024 Easter egg roll at White House
This year's event, which carries on a tradition that began in 1878, features an "EGGucation" school theme.
Biden rebukes Trump after social media post
President Biden criticized former President Trump after the presumptive 2024 GOP nominee shared a social media post showing Mr. Biden restrained in the back of a pickup truck. Skyler Henry reports.
Biden to visit Baltimore this week as response to bridge collapse continues
The Biden administration said Thursday it approved $60 million in immediate federal aid to help in the aftermath of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.
Biden campaign courts Black swing state votes
Black voters in swing states like Wisconsin were key to President Joe Biden's victory in 2020, but their support may be waning ahead of the 2024 election. The campaign is paying millions to court such voters.
Biden calls for Congress' support in collapse
President Joe Biden has made it clear that he wants the full support of Congress to help Baltimore recover from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The state has already received $60 million in emergency relief funding.
Pete Buttigieg on upcoming SOTU address
Ahead of tonight's State of the Union address, President Biden is poised to outline his key policy initiatives and garner support for his reelection campaign. U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss the significance of the address and the administration's future plans.
Biden and Trump secure nominations
President Biden and former President Trump solidify their paths to a November electoral rematch.
Biden, Abbott battle over Texas immigration law
President Biden is in Texas this morning where there are new twists in his legal standoff with Gov. Greg Abbott over immigration. It stems from a Texas law that would give state and local police unprecedented authority to arrest people who they think might be in the U.S. illegally. The law is currently on hold.
11 states sue to block Biden's SAVE program
Eleven Republican-led states are suing the Biden administration to block the president's latest student loan forgiveness program. The federal lawsuit argues that the Saving on a Valuable Education program, known as SAVE, isn't different compared to Mr. Biden's first attempt at student loan cancellation, which the Supreme Court struck down last year. CBS News White House reporter Bo Erickson reports.
Navy supplying 4 cranes for bridge clean up
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and other officials gave an update Friday on the Key Bridge collapse, announcing the U.S. Navy is supplying four heavy lift cranes to help clear the wreckage. The governor emphasized the "mission isn't just about Maryland" because the economic impacts affect the entire U.S. as the port of Baltimore is responsible for more cars and farm equipment than any other port in the country.
Biden's NYC fundraiser breaks records
Former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton joined President Biden for a fundraiser at New York City's Radio City Music Hall on Thursday night. The Biden campaign says the event raked in more than $26 million, the most money raised during a single political fundraiser in history. CBS News political director Fin Gómez recaps the event.
State Department on Gaza war, Haiti crisis
State Department principal deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel joined CBS News to discuss Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreeing to reschedule his delegation's visit to Washington, D.C., to discuss Rafah, a State Department employee who resigned from her post over the Biden administration's handling of the war in Gaza and the latest on the crisis in Haiti.
Trump asks appeals court to review ruling letting Willis stay on Georgia case
Former President Donald Trump and other defendants have submitted an application to appeal a ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the case.
EPA sets strict emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks and buses
Officials said the standards will help clean up some of the nation's largest sources of planet-warming greenhouse gases.
Cesar Chavez's family to endorse Biden over RFK Jr.
The endorsement of President Biden comes as independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is calling on his family's ties to the Latino community and the civil rights leader.
Biden holds NYC fundraiser with Barack Obama and Bill Clinton
Thursday's event with former Presidents Obama and Clinton is expected to raise over $25 million, a new fundraising record for the president's reelection campaign.
Inside effort to clear Key Bridge wreckage
Crews are working to clear the wreckage of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge after it collapsed early Tuesday morning when a cargo ship struck a support column. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave and Nicole Sganga have more.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine will lose without U.S. aid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told CBS News he needs more weapons and funding from the U.S. to keep fighting Russia. Senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata has the exclusive interview.
Disinformation reshaping political campaigns
The rampant growth of disinformation is creating an ever-evolving problem for politicians. A new book called "The Lie Detectives" seeks to understand the players fighting against the issue, and what they're trying to teach political campaigns. Author Sasha Issenberg joins CBS News to explain.
White House OKs $60M for Key Bridge rebuild
The White House is giving Maryland $60 million in funding to rebuild Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, Gov. Wes Moore announced at a news conference Thursday. The bridge collapsed early Tuesday morning after a cargo ship struck a support column.
Biden in New York for massive fundraiser
President Biden is in New York City for a fundraiser with former Presidents Obama and Clinton at Radio City Music Hall. The event is expected to bring in some $25 million, increasing the fundraising gap between Mr. Biden and his presumptive opponent, former President Trump. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
4 presidents descend on New York City
President Biden and three former presidents are all visiting New York on Thursday. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has the details.
Mayorkas impeachment articles headed to Senate
Speaker Mike Johnson says the House will send the Senate two articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for his handling of the migrant crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
How might third-party candidates impact 2024?
Democrats are raising concerns that RFK Jr.'s 2024 White House bid could benefit former President Donald Trump in November. Dennis Kucinich, RFK Jr.'s former campaign manager turned congressional candidate, joins "America Decides" to analyze independent candidates and their potential impact on the ballot.
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Iran insists it's ready for a new U.S. attack as Trump arrives in China
Iran's military says it's trained and ready for any new U.S. assault as Trump predicts a "long talk" about the war with China's President Xi in Beijing.
Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions, orders new trial
Alex Murdaugh was convicted of his killing his wife and his son at the family's home in 2021.
Trump arrives in Beijing to meet with Xi Jinping
President Trump said before he left that he and President Xi Jinping "have a lot of things to discuss."
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Trump promised to hold 30,000 migrants at Guantanamo. It's mostly empty.
A CBS News review of internal government documents and information provided to Congress shows immigration detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay are nearly empty.
How diet and nutrition may help boost your brain health
Alzheimer's Association CEO and president Joanne Pike shares some recommendations on which foods to eat, and which foods to limit, for better brain health. (Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association.)
Shots fired in Philippines Senate, where a wanted senator is holed up
Sen. Ronald dela Rosa is wanted by the International Criminal Court for his alleged role in the killings of at least 32 people
Convicted Utah author's son reveals new details about night his dad died
Prosecutors said Kouri Richins laced her husband's cocktail with five times the lethal dose of fentanyl in 2022.
Pennsylvania woman finds 3.09-carat white diamond at Arkansas state park
A woman from Pennsylvania found a 3.09-carat white diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas.
Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies at 47 from brain cancer
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
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Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions, orders new trial
Alex Murdaugh was convicted of his killing his wife and his son at the family's home in 2021.
U.S. students' "reading recession" continuing but some places bucking the trend
Researchers say the U.S. is experiencing a "reading recession" that predates the pandemic. But some places are bucking the trend, chalking up higher test scores.
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Trump promised to hold 30,000 migrants at Guantanamo. It's mostly empty.
A CBS News review of internal government documents and information provided to Congress shows immigration detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay are nearly empty.
Convicted Utah author's son reveals new details about night his dad died
Prosecutors said Kouri Richins laced her husband's cocktail with five times the lethal dose of fentanyl in 2022.
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, dies at 47 from brain cancer
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
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Will Trump seek investment to join China in a "dark factory" future?
A Chinese manufacturing giant tells CBS News how its sprawling factory runs with a fraction of the human workforce previously required.
Businesses starting to receive their IEEPA tariff refunds
"I'd been checking the status feverishly to see if anything was in my bank account," one small business owner said.
Searing U.S. energy prices are driving the hottest inflation in years
CPI gas price index has surged 28% from a year ago, while overall energy costs are up nearly 18%, new inflation data shows.
Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment could reach nearly 4% in 2027
A larger COLA would boost monthly checks for retirees, but also strain Social Security's already depleted trust funds.
Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed governor, clearing path to become chair
The Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh to the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, a crucial step in President Trump's push to make Warsh the central bank's leader, replacing Jerome Powell.
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Developer scraps Trump Tower Australia plans, citing Iran war
The Trump Organization says its former Australian construction partner is just distracting from "his own defaults and failures" as he bails on plans for a Trump Tower.
Trump arrives in Beijing to meet with Xi Jinping
President Trump said before he left that he and President Xi Jinping "have a lot of things to discuss."
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Trump promised to hold 30,000 migrants at Guantanamo. It's mostly empty.
A CBS News review of internal government documents and information provided to Congress shows immigration detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay are nearly empty.
Trump administration to name David Venturella as interim ICE chief
The Trump administration plans to name longtime immigration official David Venturella as the interim head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, replacing acting director Todd Lyons, a spokesperson and two U.S. officials said.
Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" could close in June, sources say
The closure comes amid escalating operating costs for the facility, which are now estimated to total nearly $1 billion.
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How diet and nutrition may help boost your brain health
Alzheimer's Association CEO and president Joanne Pike shares some recommendations on which foods to eat, and which foods to limit, for better brain health. (Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association.)
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How can movement boost your brain health?
A recent survey by the Alzheimer's Association found most adults think maintaining brain health is very important, but they don't know what steps to take. (Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association.)
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How exercise can improve brain health
Daily physical activity is one of the important steps to building healthy habits to lower the risk of dementia. As part of a three-part series, "Brain Health: From Awareness to Action," Alzheimer's Association President and CEO Joanne Pike joins "CBS Mornings" with tips on incorporating exercise into your routine as part of their "(re)think your brain" initiative. Learn more about their "6-Step Challenge" at rethinkyourbrain.org (Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association)
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Parents sue OpenAI over teen's death after he used ChatGPT to get drug info
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
WHO chief says "work not over" after evacuation of hantavirus-stricken ship
The head of the World Health Organization says "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness.
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Developer scraps Trump Tower Australia plans, citing Iran war
The Trump Organization says its former Australian construction partner is just distracting from "his own defaults and failures" as he bails on plans for a Trump Tower.
Menacing "monster wolf" robots in high demand to scare off bears
"Monster Wolf" is an animatronic scarecrow with flashing red eyes that howls and growls menacingly to scare away wild animals.
Shots fired in Philippines Senate, where a wanted senator is holed up
Sen. Ronald dela Rosa is wanted by the International Criminal Court for his alleged role in the killings of at least 32 people
Trump arrives in Beijing to meet with Xi Jinping
President Trump said before he left that he and President Xi Jinping "have a lot of things to discuss."
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Iran insists it's ready for a new U.S. attack as Trump arrives in China
Iran's military says it's trained and ready for any new U.S. assault as Trump predicts a "long talk" about the war with China's President Xi in Beijing.
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"Top Gun" celebrates 40 years
The action movie "Top Gun," starring Tom Cruise, was released 40 years ago. To celebrate its anniversary, the film and its sequel, "Top Gun: Maverick," are returning to AMC theaters nationwide for one week. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Stars of "Dutton Ranch" on reprising roles
Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser, the stars and executive producers of "Dutton Ranch," sit down with "CBS Mornings" to talk about reprising their "Yellowstone" roles for the series spinoff. The series premieres May 15 on Paramount+.
Dua Lipa alleges Samsung uses copyrighted image of her to sell TVs
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
Annette Bening talks "Dutton Ranch"
Annette Bening talks about starring in the "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch," why she wanted to play her character and learning to ride a horse for the role.
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck sued over movie
Inspired by a true story, Netflix's "The Rip," starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, follows two Miami-Dade police officers as they discover more than $20 million of cartel cash during a drug raid and reveals corruption within the department. But now the real-life officers involved in the raid are suing Damon and Affleck through their production company. Carter Evans reports.
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The good behind the rise of AI
Josh Tyrangiel, a producer, journalist and author, breaks down the potentially positive uses of artificial intelligence amid concerns. Tyrangiel explains how AI can help solve meaningful problems and breaks down its use in schools.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testifies at trial
In federal court on Tuesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified about his leadership and pushed back against claims made by co-founder Elon Musk. Musk, who has since launched his own AI company, is suing Altman and OpenAI, claiming it flipped its original structure as a neutral nonprofit in favor of a for-profit business.
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.
White House invites business titans on China trip
The White House invited 16 top U.S. executives to join President Trump on his trip to China. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Takeout" to discuss what the move could signal to Beijing.
Latest details on Musk-OpenAI court battle
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took the stand on Tuesday to defend himself against a lawsuit brought by his former business partner, Elon Musk. Paresh Dave, senior writer for Wired, joins to unpack the case so far.
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Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
What's in the released UFO files?
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
Trump: UFO files released for transparency
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it's time for the American people see it for themselves, as the Pentagon started releasing previously classified documents related to UFOs and UAPs. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
"The Age of Disclosure" director on UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released and declassified numerous files on UFOs, including eyewitness testimony, photos and reports. Government knowledge of non-human intelligent life was the subject of the documentary "The Age of Disclosure," released in February. Its director and producer, Dan Farah, joins CBS News to discuss.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
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Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions, orders new trial
Alex Murdaugh was convicted of his killing his wife and his son at the family's home in 2021.
Judge shot dead while heading to gym without her bodyguards
Lady Pachar was shot that day while traveling by car to a gym in the southwestern city of Machala.
Convicted Utah author's son reveals new details about night his dad died
Prosecutors said Kouri Richins laced her husband's cocktail with five times the lethal dose of fentanyl in 2022.
New details about Boston-area highway gunman
The suspect who allegedly fired into a major road near Boston had prior criminal convictions. Jericka Duncan reports on new details about the shooting and the suspect.
Charges after Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse
The Justice Department announced criminal charges against the ship operator in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse that killed six people in 2024. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
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UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
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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.
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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What to know on Trump's crucial China visit
President Trump is in Beijing, China, for a crucial summit with President Xi Jinping that includes top U.S. business executives. CBS News' Anna Coren and Courtney Kealy have more.
Sneak peek: Joe Hunter's Mission
ENCORE: A "Survivor" contestant believes his sister was murdered and is determined to be her voice. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports Saturday, May 16 at 9/8c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Guantanamo Bay military base mostly empty
Internal government documents and information given to Congress show the Guantanamo Bay military base in Cuba remains mostly empty a year after President Trump vowed to use it to house thousands of migrants facing deportation. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Inflation impact on businesses, consumers
Inflation has soared to its highest level in nearly three years, rising to an annual rate of 3.8%. Surging fuel prices, a result of the war with Iran, are impacting businesses and consumers. Jason Allen reports.
The good behind the rise of AI
Josh Tyrangiel, a producer, journalist and author, breaks down the potentially positive uses of artificial intelligence amid concerns. Tyrangiel explains how AI can help solve meaningful problems and breaks down its use in schools.