Biden facing pressure to punish Saudi Arabia after OPEC+ cuts oil production
Biden pledged "consequences" and vowed to "take action" — but some lawmakers are demanding a concrete response.
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Biden wants resignation of L.A. officials over racist discussion
"He believes that they all should resign," White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.
Potential railroad strike threatens U.S. economy
Contract negotiations between railroad workers' unions and railways remain stalled. The Biden administration is now actively trying to avert a potential strike that could have a major impact on the economy, supply chains and travel. Wall Street Journal reporter Esther Fung joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss the latest.
Cardona discusses student mental health crisis
The Biden administration has allocated nearly $300 million in funding towards addressing the mental health crisis in schools. U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss the issue.
Biden addresses migrant influx at U.S. border
A Texas sheriff has launched a criminal investigation into how migrants were flown to Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts last week. President Biden Tuesday briefly discussed the high number of migrants arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez, and CBS News Senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, joined CBS News to discuss the latest on the situation.
Russia launches more attacks on Ukraine
Russian forces launched more attacks in Ukraine following a barrage of missile strikes across the country on Monday. On Tuesday, President Biden is meeting virtually with G7 leaders to discuss the situation and how to hold the Putin regime accountable. BBC News correspondent Hugo Bachega reports from Kyiv, and then Michael Bociurkiw, global affairs analyst and nonresident senior fellow at The Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
The global impact of Shinzo Abe's assassination
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot and killed at a campaign speech Friday. Cecile Shea, a nonresident senior fellow at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, joined CBS News to discuss how the assassination impacts domestic politics and foreign relations.
Will Russia's attacks change path of the war?
G7 leaders said after an emergency meeting today that they will "stand firmly with Ukraine for as long as it takes" after Russia launched another round of missile strikes. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more on the attacks. Then Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges (ret.), senior adviser for Human Rights First and former commander for the U.S. Army in Europe, joins CBS News Anchors Lana Zak and Lilia Luciano to discuss the path of the war.
Tim Ryan, JD Vance attack over jobs, party loyalty in Senate debate
Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan and Republican JD Vance are facing off in one of the most expensive and closely watched U.S. Senate races this November.
Large rail union rejects deal, raising specter of eventual strike
The third-largest railroad union rejected its deal with the railroads Monday, saying the offer didn't do enough to address sick time.
Conservative group sues to block Biden's student-loan relief plan
A new lawsuit claims the plan bypassed public input and doesn't address the true cause of debt — college costs.
Biden warns of nuclear “Armageddon” threat
President Joe Biden on Thursday said the risk of "Armageddon" is at the highest level since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. From the White House, CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini reports.
Biden says risk of "Armageddon" highest since Cuban Missile Crisis
President Biden said Putin was "not joking when he talks about the potential use of tactical nuclear weapons, or biological or chemical weapons."
Bolton says Biden "overstated" situation with "Armageddon" remark
If Putin uses a tactical nuke, it's akin to "signing his own suicide note," he told CBS News' Catherine Herridge. Putin himself would become "a legitimate military target."
Biden administration faces series of defeats
The Biden administration is reeling from a series of defeats this week, including a decision by OPEC and its allies to cut oil production by 2 million barrels per day and a federal appeals court's declaration that DACA is illegal. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes discusses these developments and previews Thursday's "Red & Blue."
FBI refers Hunter Biden evidence to prosecutors
The FBI has gathered what it believes is enough evidence to charge President Biden's son, Hunter, with alleged crimes related to his taxes and a gun purchase, CBS News has learned. Catherine Herridge reports.
Biden pardoning federal marijuana possession
President Biden is pardoning all prior federal offenses of simple possession of marijuana, the White House announced Thursday, although senior officials stressed to reporters that there are currently no people in federal prisons solely for simple possession of marijuana.
Biden, DeSantis meet to survey Hurricane Ian's damage
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and President Joe Biden met on Wednesday despite their political differences as the president visited Hurricane Ian’s hardest hit areas. Nancy Cordes reports.
Biden pardoning prior federal offenses of marijuana possession
President Biden said "no one should be in jail just for using or possessing marijuana."
Hurricane Ian destroys man's home and business: "I lost my entire life"
The owner of Fort Myers' Green Cup Cafe describes how Hurricane Ian forced him to battle carbon monoxide and raging floodwaters as it tore through his beloved small business.
Biden visits Florida in aftermath of Ian
President Biden and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis came together in Fort Myers, Florida, in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. The president said over 200,000 families have already registered for urgent assistance. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the trip.
Biden and DeSantis tour Hurricane Ian damage
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and President Biden on Wednesday emphasized their "cooperation" -- despite their political differences -- as the president visited Fort Myers, Florida, which was hard hit by Hurricane Ian last week. Watch their remarks.
Biden meets with DeSantis during Florida trip to survey Hurricane Ian damage
The president said he and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke several times last week about the hurricane.
Biden visits hurricane-ravaged Florida
President Biden toured Fort Myers, Florida, to see the devastation left by Hurricane Ian. He promised long-term federal support to help the state recover. Manuel Bojorquez has more details.
OPEC and Russia slash oil production in bid to boost prices
In a move that could drive up gas prices, the oil cartel will cut production by 2 million barrels per day starting in November.
Judge skeptical of Trump's White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico
A federal judge signaled he is skeptical of President Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House grounds.
Ambassador says son is fighting for his life after attack in West Bank
Neria Leiter, the son of Israel's ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, was seriously injured in a car-ramming attack in the West Bank.
Trump rolls out the red carpet for Xi despite U.S.-China tensions
It's not clear what specific goals President Trump wants to accomplish in his meeting with the Chinese leader.
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U.S., Iran hold first talks since June as Trump threatens annihilation
U.S. and Iranian delegations met on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, rekindling diplomacy amid Trump's threat to "annihilate" the regime.
DOJ defends Trump media ban, citing national security and "professionalism"
The Justice Department claimed that reporting from CNN, MS NOW and Politico raises national security concerns and accused their journalists of failing to act with "professionalism and decorum."
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in New York sexual assault case
Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced movie mogul, was sentenced to 15 years in prison Wednesday morning for sexually assaulting Miriam Haley at his Manhattan apartment in 2006.
Hurricane Polo a very powerful Category 4 storm off Mexico. See its path.
Hurricane Polo intensified rapidly in the Pacific off the southwestern Mexican coast, growing into a Category 5 storm before weakening slightly to a Category 4. Here's the latest on its path.
Social Security tax hike "financially impossible" for many, expert says
Raising payroll taxes enough to stabilize Social Security could add thousands of dollars in annual costs, according to one analysis.
Bone health and the "silent disease": 4 things women should know
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.
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Trump rolls out the red carpet for Xi despite U.S.-China tensions
It's not clear what specific goals President Trump wants to accomplish in his meeting with the Chinese leader.
Judge skeptical of Trump's White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico
A federal judge signaled he is skeptical of President Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House grounds.
Disney is raising prices for Disney+ and Hulu. See the breakdown.
The price hikes for new subscribers are effective immediately. Existing subscribers' plans will go up next month.
Police make 2nd arrest in death of woman found hanging from tree
Police said they have an arrest warrant for one more person in the death on Mississippi woman Tasia Fortune.
Chris Spatola, basketball analyst and Mike Krzyzewski's son-in-law, dies at 47
Spatola played basketball for the U.S. Military Academy and later coached on legendary Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski's staff.
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Disney is raising prices for Disney+ and Hulu. See the breakdown.
The price hikes for new subscribers are effective immediately. Existing subscribers' plans will go up next month.
Social Security tax hike "financially impossible" for many, expert says
Raising payroll taxes enough to stabilize Social Security could add thousands of dollars in annual costs, according to one analysis.
Mortgage rates top 7% for the first time since May 2024
As rates climb, more buyers are seeking riskier adjustable-rate mortgages, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Meta's Muse shopping agent is a hit, as AI commerce starts to take off
Meta's new AI tool now ranks at the top of the App Store. Some retail experts see a "natural evolution from search."
Andreessen Horowitz launches AI school as college alternative
One of Silicon Valley's most prominent venture investors is gearing its new tech academy toward aspiring entrepreneurs focused on building AI.
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Trump rolls out the red carpet for Xi despite U.S.-China tensions
It's not clear what specific goals President Trump wants to accomplish in his meeting with the Chinese leader.
Cybercriminal group claims it stole FBI personnel and applicant data
A notorious cybercriminal group claims it breached the FBI on Monday and stole data about personnel and FBI applicants.
Judge skeptical of Trump's White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico
A federal judge signaled he is skeptical of President Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House grounds.
These GOP candidates in tight races are calling for a quick end to Iran war
Some Trump-aligned candidates are calling for an end to the Iran war, even as Trump stands by his Iran strategy and has suggested escalation is possible.
DOJ defends Trump media ban, citing national security and "professionalism"
The Justice Department claimed that reporting from CNN, MS NOW and Politico raises national security concerns and accused their journalists of failing to act with "professionalism and decorum."
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Bone health and the "silent disease": 4 things women should know
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.
Even the smallest joys can help prevent suicide, researchers say
New research highlights common themes shared by people who found reasons to keep living through dark times.
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JB Pritzker reveals GLP-1 use, pressed on possible presidential run
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
Her son was dying, but his rare cancer made it difficult to get the right drug
As knowledge about genetics advances, some doctors say cancers should be defined by their mutations, not the tissues where they manifest.
Her postpartum symptoms wouldn't go away. A brain tumor was to blame.
Lisa Fasone's first pregnancy went smoothly. Then a rare health condition put her dreams of a second child on hold.
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Ambassador says son is fighting for his life after attack in West Bank
Neria Leiter, the son of Israel's ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, was seriously injured in a car-ramming attack in the West Bank.
6 people killed in bear attacks in Siberia: "Under siege"
Prosecutors said they opened a probe into criminal negligence, accusing local officials of failing to control bear numbers.
El Niño could cause 451,000 more heat deaths compared to normal year, group says
Researchers project nearly half a million more heat-related deaths from June 2026 to February 2027 compared with a typical year, as a result of El Niño.
Wife of scholar detained in China wants Trump to press Xi to release him
Min Zin, a Myanmar scholar, has been held for more than 100 days at what human rights groups say is a "black site" in China.
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U.S., Iran hold first talks since June as Trump threatens annihilation
U.S. and Iranian delegations met on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, rekindling diplomacy amid Trump's threat to "annihilate" the regime.
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Ugly legal fight for Dolly Parton's estate
Members of Dolly Parton's family and team appear to be feuding over her estate. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul explains.
Disney is raising prices for Disney+ and Hulu. See the breakdown.
The price hikes for new subscribers are effective immediately. Existing subscribers' plans will go up next month.
Zibby Owens on living "between chapters"
Zibby Owens sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new book "Between Chapters: How I Started Over, Took Some Chances, and Found the Plot ."
"Lioness" star Michael Kelly on season finale
"Lioness" actor Michael Kelly sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss the season 3 finale of the popular series.
Dolly Parton's estate in feud with her nephew
Dolly Parton's estate has accused her nephew, Bryan Seaver, of extortion. Seaver, who announced the singer's death last month, was also fired as her head of security. Adriana Diaz reports.
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AI leaders call for international cooperation
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei are among the artificial intelligence executives briefing the U.N. Security Council amid warnings about AI's possible threat to humanity. Fortune magazine reporter Eva Roytburg joins CBS News to discuss.
Meta set to launch camera-free smart glasses
Meta's smart glasses have sparked privacy concerns with some users recording people without their knowledge or consent. Now, the company is expected to launch a new pair of spectacles addressing those worries. Mashable tech editor Tim Werth joins CBS News with more.
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.
Trump to meet with China's XI over AI
President Trump has downplayed the threat posed by artificial intelligence amid growing calls for AI regulation. MIT professor and artificial intelligence expert Max Tegmark weighs in on Mr. Trump's planned meeting with China's Xi Jinping.
How a "swarm" of AI agents hacked a company
Experts are worried about the dangers of "swarms" of AI models coming together to accomplish a complex task for nefarious reasons. CBS News' Megan Cerullo breaks down what this means.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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Ugly legal fight for Dolly Parton's estate
Members of Dolly Parton's family and team appear to be feuding over her estate. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul explains.
Could Boise's "Unknown Wanderer" be linked to Chicago Tylenol murders?
Boise police have identified a man known as the "Unknown Wanderer" who was found dead in a church in 1982, and revealed a possible link to the Chicago Tylenol murders.
Hacking group says it breached FBI services
The notorious hacking group ShinyHunters claims it breached the FBI's job website. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Call for Trump Jr., Hunter Biden probe
Some Republican senators want an investigation into the business dealings of both Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden. CBS News' Nancy Cordes explains why.
Nolan Wells' family demands answers
An attorney for the family of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells is calling for the Department of Justice to step in after a grand jury declined to charge anyone in his drowning death. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
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Extended interview: Patrick Clancy
Patrick Clancy wrestles with grief and shares memories of his children in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
Bone Loss: A Silent Disease
About half of women over the age of 50 experience bone density loss, but most don't even know they have a problem. That's why Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein calls it a "silent disease." Dr. Wittstein has been at the forefront of understanding how joint pain and joint health evolve over a woman's lifetime. She tells Norah how you can reverse bone loss and what impact hormones have on bone density.
Recapping Iranian president's U.N. speech
Speeches and diplomacy continued at the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday. CBS News Middle East contributor Courtney Kealy has more.
AI leaders call for international cooperation
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei are among the artificial intelligence executives briefing the U.N. Security Council amid warnings about AI's possible threat to humanity. Fortune magazine reporter Eva Roytburg joins CBS News to discuss.
Trump to greet Xi upon landing in rare move
In a rare move, President Trump departed for Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday afternoon to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping upon his landing. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports. Then, Hoover Institute fellow Lanhee Chen joins with analysis.