Biden administration invests $1.7 billion to fight COVID variants
The U.S. is setting up a $1.7 billion national network to identify and track worrisome coronavirus mutations.
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President Obama endorsed Hillary Clinton for president Thursday after meeting with Bernie Sanders
President Obama endorsed Hillary Clinton for president Thursday after meeting with Bernie Sanders. Vice President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress reaffirmed their support for the party's presumptive nominee. Clinton welcomed the president's support. Julianna Goldman reports from Washington, where the president is ready to campaign for Clinton starting next week.
Vice President Joe Biden slammed Donald Trump's comments about a federal judge, calling the remarks "reprehensible and racist"
Vice President Joe Biden slammed Donald Trump's comments about a federal judge, calling the remarks "reprehensible and racist." Biden took aim at the presumptive GOP nominee at a conference in Washington D.C. on Thursday night. Elaine Quijano has details.
Vice President Joe Biden has penned an open letter to the Stanford sex assault victim
Vice President Joe Biden has penned an open letter to the Stanford sex assault victim. CBSN's Reena Ninan and Vladimir Duthiers have more on Biden's powerful letter.
In a candid note to his younger self, Joe Biden reflects on the advice he's taken to heart
In a candid note to his younger self, Joe Biden reflects on the advice he's taken to heart. CBSN's Reena Ninan has a preview of Biden's "Note to Self."
Biden eyes new foreign policy focus
President Biden announced this week he plans to pull all U.S. military troops from Afghanistan by September 11, 2021, a move that will bring an end to America's longest war. The Biden administration wants to turn its foreign policy focus away from the Middle East and redeploy those resources toward countering China and Russia. Christina Ruffini has the details.
Vice President Joe Biden reflects on his career and writes a letter to his 12-year-old self. Watch the full piece Thursday on "CBS This Morning"
Vice President Joe Biden reflects on his career and writes a letter to his 12-year-old self. Watch the full piece Thursday on "CBS This Morning."
Biden urges Congress to act on gun control
President Biden called for Congress to act on gun control Friday following a mass shooting at an Indianapolis FedEx facility. It comes as the president held his first in person meeting with Japan's Prime Minister. CBS News Senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more on President Biden's push for legislation and how the U.S. and Japan are teaming up to take on challenges from China in the Indo-Pacific.
Biden reacts to Indianapolis shooting
President Biden called America's gun violence a national embarrassment after the latest mass shooting. Weijia Jiang has the latest.
Biden retains historic-low refugee cap for now, angering allies
While he scrapped Trump-era categories that narrowed who could be resettled in the U.S., Mr. Biden did not increase the record-low 15,000-spot refugee ceiling.
Biden welcomes Japanese prime minister to White House
Japan is one of the few industrialized nations not sanctioning China for human rights abuses. The U.S. would like that to change.
No target was safe from Larry Wilmore at the White House Correspondents' Dinner
No target was safe from Larry Wilmore at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. See the "Nightly Show" host's full act.
No target was safe from Larry Wilmore at the White House Correspondents' Dinner
No target was safe from Larry Wilmore at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. See the "Nightly Show" host's full act.
President Obama had one last chance to get some digs in on the media and politicians at the final White House Correspondents' Dinner of his presidency
President Obama had one last chance to get some digs in on the media and politicians at the final White House Correspondents' Dinner of his presidency. Watch the president's remarks.
President Obama had one last chance to get some digs in on the media and politicians at the final White House Correspondents' Dinner of his presidency
President Obama had one last chance to get some digs in on the media and politicians at the final White House Correspondents' Dinner of his presidency. Watch the president's remarks.
President Obama had one last chance to get some digs in on the media and politicians at the final White House Correspondents' Dinner of his presidency
President Obama had one last chance to get some digs in on the media and politicians at the final White House Correspondents' Dinner of his presidency. Watch the president's remarks.
In a humorous video that aired at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, President Obama revealed how he would ease his way into retirement
In a humorous video that aired at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, President Obama revealed how he would ease his way into retirement. He gets a little help from Joe Biden and John Boehner too.
At a conference at the Vatican, Vice President Joe Biden called for a global commitment to find a cure to cancer
At a conference at the Vatican, Vice President Joe Biden called for a global commitment to find a cure to cancer. CBS News foreign correspondent Seth Doane joins CBSN with more details.
O'Donnell will receive the Merriman Smith Award Saturday at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
The "CBS This Morning" co-host's interview with the vice president on "60 Minutes" earned the Merriman Smith Award from the White House Correspondents' Association for being "insightful regarding the vice president's announcement that he would not seek the presidency." O'Donnell will be awarded Saturday at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Iran claims higher-level uranium enrichment as nuclear talks teeter
Biden is trying to revive the international deal his predecessor walked away from, but the clock is ticking, and Iran is fuming over an attack on its nuclear infrastructure.
Biden authorizes sanctions against Russia
President Biden authorized sweeping new sanctions against Russia on Thursday designed to punish the Kremlin for cyber hacking and interfering in the 2020 election. The sanctions target more than 30 companies and individuals. The U.S. is also expelling Russian diplomats and intelligence officials. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports from the White House, and then joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss that and more.
U.S. imposes sanctions against Russia for hack, election interference
The Biden administration is imposing sanctions on Russian companies and individuals and expelling 10 Russian diplomats in response to Moscow's election interference and the SolarWinds cyber hack. Weijia Jiang reports.
Biden issues sanctions against Russia
President Biden signed an executive order authorizing sweeping sanctions against Russia on Thursday. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports on the retaliatory actions the U.S. is taking in response to Russian cyberattacks and election interference. Then, Nina Krushcheva, International Affairs Professor at The New School and great granddaughter of the former Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more analysis including how the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan will impact U.S.-Russia relations.
Biden announces sanctions against Russia
President Biden is announcing sanctions against Russia. Anita Kumar, a White House correspondent and associate editor for Politico, and Jeff Stein, a White House economics reporter for The Washington Post, join CBSN's "Red & Blue" for more on this and the latest from the White House.
Biden announces new sanctions against Russia
President Biden on Thursday issued a wide range of sanctions against Russia in retaliation for recent incursions including the SolarWinds cyber espionage campaign and Moscow's interference in the 2020 presidential election. Watch Mr. Biden's remarks.
Trump and major AI executives sign "morally binding" voluntary controls
President Trump and the leaders of the country's largest AI companies signed a set of voluntary safety standards, as calls mount for tighter guardrails on powerful AI technology.
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New text messages from days after alleged gang rape at Cornell University
CBS News New York has exclusively obtained screenshots from a source presented as text messages between Jane Doe and one of the defendants in a lawsuit alleging rape at a fraternity house at Cornell University in 2024.
Former "American Idol" contestant Caleb Flynn found guilty in wife's murder
Flynn was found guilty of killing his wife, Ashley, in February and attempting to blame the murder on a break-in at their home.
Hegseth to announce a 20% cut to generals and admirals
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to call for a 20% cut in the number of generals and admirals across the U.S. military on Wednesday, a Pentagon official told CBS News.
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Iran says it expects response to ceasefire plan already rejected by Trump
President Trump says U.S. and Iranian negotiators are talking via mediators, but insists he has "offered them NOTHING" to get a peace deal done.
Supreme Court revives Trump's third-country deportation policy for now
The Supreme Court said in an unsigned order it will hear arguments in the challenge to the Trump administration's third-country-removal policy in December.
Attorney says there's "no evidence" Lindsay Clancy admitted killing her kids
In a surprising turn in Lindsay Clancy's first hearing since her mistrial in early September, her lawyer, Kevin Reddington, argued that there was no evidence she killed her kids.
What to know as Tennessee plans to execute first woman in 200 years
Christa Pike is scheduled to die by lethal injection Wednesday in Tennessee. If it proceeds as planned, she would be the first woman executed in Tennessee since at least 1820.
Jack Smith defends handling of Trump probes at heated Senate hearing
Former special counsel Jack Smith defended his handling of his investigations into President Trump during a Senate hearing that grew contentious at several points.
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Data centers are changing America's landscape, report says
Hundreds of data centers are sprouting up across the U.S. over farmland, shrubland and forest, with thousands more on the way, according to the Washington Post.
Attorney says there's "no evidence" Lindsay Clancy admitted killing her kids
In a surprising turn in Lindsay Clancy's first hearing since her mistrial in early September, her lawyer, Kevin Reddington, argued that there was no evidence she killed her kids.
2 indicted in connection with counterfeit Ozempic scheme in Florida
Two Indian citizens are accused of smuggling counterfeit Ozempic to distributors in the U.S. at discounted prices.
Former "American Idol" contestant Caleb Flynn found guilty in wife's murder
Flynn was found guilty of killing his wife, Ashley, in February and attempting to blame the murder on a break-in at their home.
Supreme Court revives Trump's third-country deportation policy for now
The Supreme Court said in an unsigned order it will hear arguments in the challenge to the Trump administration's third-country-removal policy in December.
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Data centers are changing America's landscape, report says
Hundreds of data centers are sprouting up across the U.S. over farmland, shrubland and forest, with thousands more on the way, according to the Washington Post.
Sam Altman unveils "dots," OpenAI's new AI personal agent
OpenAI says its new agent can schedule meetings, make travel arrangements, debug computer systems and handle other workplace tasks.
U.S. ban on almost $1 billion in Canadian imports takes effect
The United States has banned nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles.
OpenAI halts model release over safety concerns: "Didn't quite meet the bar"
OpenAI said it has chosen not to release its new GPT-6.1 Astra model due to concerns about safety, as industry leaders warn of the risks posed by ever-more-powerful AI technology.
Peperoncini product recalled after "pest contaminant" found in jar
California food manufacturer said it is investigating after a consumer posted a video showing a rodent in a jar of the company's peperoncinis.
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Hegseth to announce a 20% cut to generals and admirals
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to call for a 20% cut in the number of generals and admirals across the U.S. military on Wednesday, a Pentagon official told CBS News.
Trump and major AI executives sign "morally binding" voluntary controls
President Trump and the leaders of the country's largest artificial intelligence companies have signed a set of voluntary safety standards, as calls mount for tighter guardrails on powerful AI technology.
2 indicted in connection with counterfeit Ozempic scheme in Florida
Two Indian citizens are accused of smuggling counterfeit Ozempic to distributors in the U.S. at discounted prices.
Supreme Court revives Trump's third-country deportation policy for now
The Supreme Court said in an unsigned order it will hear arguments in the challenge to the Trump administration's third-country-removal policy in December.
Thune to ramp up midterm campaign stops as GOP defends Senate majority
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is set to travel to states with key Senate races in the coming weeks as the GOP fights to hold on to its majority in the upper chamber.
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Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules
Dutch doctors decided to euthanize a child just under the age of 2 under new rules allowing the procedure for children suffering unbearably.
Food safety becomes election issue as major outbreaks, recalls cause concern
Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness and high-profile recalls have made food safety a concern of voters.
Teen's headache reveals family health risk: "Saving people's lives"
Minutes into a run, Caroline McCaffrey was struck with a massive headache. The resulting medical journey would reveal a family risk for a dangerous condition.
Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
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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Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules
Dutch doctors decided to euthanize a child just under the age of 2 under new rules allowing the procedure for children suffering unbearably.
Trump and Rubio question U.K. handling of possible plot against air base
Rubio claims a possible terror plot against a U.K. air base used by U.S. forces "clearly involved" a foreign actor, but there are few facts to support that.
Search for missing students leads to human remains, 17 suspects
A new analysis of phone calls made on the night of the students' disappearance led to the arrests of 17 new suspects, officials said.
Pope Leo draws massive crowds in France. Is Catholicism making a comeback?
Large crowds in Paris and other parts of France offered a striking welcome for Pope Leo in one of Europe's most secular countries.
Princess Diana's brother says Buckingham Palace "has to gaslight" him
Charles Spencer, the brother of the late Princess Diana, spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about writing his new book, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister."
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Caleb Flynn found guilty of murdering wife
Caleb Flynn, a pastor and former "American Idol" contestant, was convicted by a jury Tuesday of murdering his wife. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Author John Grisham on "The French Illusion"
Author John Grisham has published over 50 bestselling books. Now, Grisham is breaking into the spy genre with "The French Illusion," which tells the story of a newlywed couple kidnapped in Paris. Grisham joins "CBS Mornings" with more.
Blu DeTiger is excited for her new album
Emerging musician and DJ Blu DeTiger started on TikTok and moved on to share the stage with Sabrina Carpenter, Sombr and others. She spoke with "CBS Mornings" about her music, including her upcoming album, "N.Y. Baby."
Country star speaks out on AI data centers
Some of country music's biggest stars are speaking out against the surge in development of massive data centers, saying the centers have negative impact on the environment and threaten a quieter way of country living. Brad Paisley, Tanya Tucker, Willie Nelson and Gavin Adcock have all said they're against data center development. Adcock joined "CBS Mornings" to share why he's speaking out now.
Dennis Haskins, who played Mr. Belding on "Saved by the Bell," has died
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
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Trump and major AI executives sign "morally binding" voluntary controls
President Trump and the leaders of the country's largest artificial intelligence companies have signed a set of voluntary safety standards, as calls mount for tighter guardrails on powerful AI technology.
Sam Altman unveils "dots," OpenAI's new AI personal agent
OpenAI says its new agent can schedule meetings, make travel arrangements, debug computer systems and handle other workplace tasks.
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.
How AI data centers are changing America
Data center development is on the rise as tech companies look to store massive amounts of artificial intelligence data. Kevin Schaul, a senior graphics reporter at The Washington Post covering AI, discusses how data centers are changing America's landscapes.
Trump launches AI-powered government site
President Trump launched America.gov, a new government website powered by artificial intelligence. This comes as he plans to meet with tech executives over the future of AI. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand reports.
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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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New details on Cornell rape investigation
According to a transcript obtained by CBS News New York, the woman identified as Jane Doe said during her interview with Cornell campus police three weeks after the alleged gang rape incident, "I can say with 100% confidence I was raped." Lilia Luciano reports on more details from the case.
Caleb Flynn found guilty of murdering wife
Caleb Flynn, a pastor and former "American Idol" contestant, was convicted by a jury Tuesday of murdering his wife. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
2 indicted in connection with counterfeit Ozempic scheme in Florida
Two Indian citizens are accused of smuggling counterfeit Ozempic to distributors in the U.S. at discounted prices.
Former "American Idol" contestant Caleb Flynn found guilty in wife's murder
Flynn was found guilty of killing his wife, Ashley, in February and attempting to blame the murder on a break-in at their home.
Dutch police arrest alleged FBI hacker
Dutch national police have arrested an alleged member of a cybercriminal organization who they say bragged about hacking the FBI. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
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NASA plans Starliner test flight after astronauts got stuck at space station
NASA says it is committed to helping Boeing get its Starliner back in space after multiple upgrades and improvements.
SpaceX launches Starship on giant rocket's first flight to orbit
The Super Heavy-Starship rocket's 14th test flight, the first boosting the upper stage to orbit, marked a major milestone for both SpaceX and NASA.
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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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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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.
New details on Cornell rape investigation
According to a transcript obtained by CBS News New York, the woman identified as Jane Doe said during her interview with Cornell campus police three weeks after the alleged gang rape incident, "I can say with 100% confidence I was raped." Lilia Luciano reports on more details from the case.
Flash flooding hits Southwestern U.S.
Heavy rain drenched portions of the Southwest, putting nearly a third of the country at risk of flash floods in the hours ahead. New Mexico has seen the worst of it so far, where water spilled over a 20-foot dam, prompting emergency crews to urge evacuations. Rob Marciano has more.
New ProPublica report on online sports betting
ProPublica reporter Jake Pearson spent 10 weeks patterning his behavior to mimic the actions of a gambling addict as he placed online sports bets. He was hoping to see how sports books would respond to his recklessness. Pearson joined "The Takeout" to discuss what happened next.
New book on making of modern Middle East
A new book, "The Cauldron: The Making of the Modern Middle East, explores how the region got to such a level of instability. The book's author, Simon Sebag Montefiore, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.