Trump mistaken about harrowing helicopter ride, Willie Brown says
Donald Trump told reporters a story about almost crashing in a helicopter he was riding in with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.
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FBI, DHS concerned about attack at DNC
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security are expressing concern about the potential for an attack at the Democratic National Convention in retaliation for the assassination attempt made on former President Donald Trump. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more.
Political strategists on Trump news conference
Democratic strategist Joel Payne and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez joined CBS News to discuss the biggest stories from the 2024 campaign as the week comes to a close, including former President Donald Trump's attack-filled Thursday press conference, President Biden's concerns about a peaceful transfer of power in January and the debate that's back on between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Harris campaigns in Arizona, Trump in Montana
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are back on the campaign trail Friday, a day after Trump made headlines with a press conference where he said he agreed to debate Harris. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez and CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small have more.
Unpacking Trump's Thursday press conference
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have both officially agreed to at least one debate before November's election. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Harris committed to ABC debate with Trump
Former President Donald Trump said Thursday he'll take part in three debates with Vice President Kamala Harris in September, including a matchup he pulled out of less than a week ago. Both ABC and Harris confirmed a debate will take place on Sept. 10. CBS News campaign reporters Allison Novelo and Shawna Mizelle have the latest.
Trump proposes three debates against Harris
Former President Donald Trump proposed three debates against Democratic nominee Kamala Harris on three different networks.
Arizona, Georgia and Nevada move to toss-up
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report is moving Arizona, Georgia and Nevada from "lean Republican" to "toss-up." CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has more on the state of the 2024 race. Then, Shelby Talcott, politics reporter for Semafor, and Tom LoBianco, co-founder of and national politics reporter for 24sight News, join with analysis.
What we know about Tim Walz's military record
Ohio Sen. JD Vance alleges Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz deliberately "abandoned" his unit by retiring before it was deployed to Iraq nearly 20 years ago. The Harris-Walz campaign has responded in part: "After 24 years of military service, Walz retired in 2005 and ran for Congress." CBS News Confirmed verification producer James LaPorta has more.
Uncommitted delegates on concerns over Gaza
On Super Tuesday, nearly 46,000 Democrats in Minnesota voted "uncommitted" instead of for President Biden, over the war in Gaza. Eleven of the state's 75 delegates remain uncommitted heading into the Democratic National Convention. CBS News Minnesota reporter Ubah Ali spoke with some of the undecided delegates.
Trump indicates he will debate Harris
The campaigns of both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump agreed Thursday to hold their first debate on Sept. 10, with more debates possible. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports from Florida, where Trump held a news conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate.
Trump goes after Harris, Biden and Walz
Former President Donald Trump made his first public appearance Thursday since rival Kamala Harris picked her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Meanwhile, Harris and Walz campaigned in Detroit. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Caitlin Huey-Burns have the latest.
Trump proposes Harris debates plan
Former President Donald Trump proposed a schedule Thursday to debate Vice President Kamala Harris as she campaigns ahead of November. Meanwhile, Harris spoke to members of the United Auto Workers in Michigan. CBS News campaign reporters Taurean Small and Aaron Navarro have more.
Trump proposes 3 debates versus Kamala Harris
Former President Donald Trump is proposing three presidential debates against Vice President Kamala Harris on three different television networks in September, including the ABC News debate he had previously dropped out of after President Biden exited the race. Trump made the proposal during a news conference Thursday from his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. CBS News campaign reporters Taurean Small and Aaron Navarro have more on the news conference.
More on upcoming Biden interview with CBS
President Biden says he's not confident about a peaceful transfer of power if former President Donald Trump loses the upcoming election. Biden expressed the sentiments to CBS News' Robert Costa for an interview that will air on "CBS News Sunday Morning." Costa talked with Lilia Luciano about some of his takeaways from his chat with the president.
More on uncovered Trump audio about riots
Audio from 2020 has been uncovered where former President Donald Trump praises Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for his handling of the unrest in Minneapolis following George Floyd's murder. Trump and other Republicans have criticized Walz about the riots since he became Kamala Harris' running mate, accusing him of inaction. CBS News campaign reporter Jake Rosen has more.
Kamala Harris rally postponed by Debby
Vice President Kamala Harris is spending a second day campaigning in Detroit as she continues her tour of battleground states. She and running mate Tim Walz were originally set to hold a rally Thursday in Raleigh, North Carolina, but the event was postponed by Tropical Storm Debby. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Steve Martin reportedly turns down Tim Walz impersonation role on "SNL"
Steve Martin's next role will not be the Midwestern politician the internet hoped he'd portray.
Audio emerges of Trump praising Gov. Tim Walz
CBS News has obtained audio from 2020 of former President Donald Trump saying he fully agreed with how Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was handling the unrest in his state after George Floyd's murder. Trump and Republicans have hammered Walz over the riots since he became Kamala Harris' running mate, accusing him of inaction. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small has more.
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Examining Tim Walz's views on immigration
Voters are learning more about Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz and where he stands on the issues. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano looks closer at the Minnesota governor's record on immigration, and how it could play a role in the 2024 race.
Vance shadows Harris, Walz on campaign trail
Both major parties held rallies in key battleground states Wednesday. Vice President Kamala Harris, her running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance all had Michigan and Wisconsin on the agenda just a day after the two parties held rallies in Philadelphia five miles apart. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Harris, Walz hit campaign trail
One day after Vice President Kamala Harris announced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, the two spent Wednesday campaigning in the battleground states of Wisconsin and Michigan. At one point, they nearly crossed paths with their opponent, Sen. JD Vance, on a tarmac in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Nancy Cordes reports.
Democrats unite behind Harris-Walz ticket
Republicans are looking to brand Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as "extreme" as Democrats rally around Harris' pick. Sabrina Rodriguez, national politics reporter for The Washington Post, and Susan Glasser, staff writer at The New Yorker, join "America Decides" with analysis.
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Iran war appears to expand to Egypt's coast as drones hit gas port
Drone strikes hit gas vessels at an Egyptian port on the Mediterranean, as a poll shows little American support for the five-month war with Iran.
Trump says he may pull Blanche's nomination until 2 Senate critics leave office
President Trump said Todd Blanche will remain acting attorney general as a holdup on his nomination continues.
Father of Apalachee High School shooter sentenced to 15 years in prison
Days after his son was sentenced, the father of the Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray, is in court for his own sentencing hearing.
Sen. Paul: "Very real chance" Fauci could be prosecuted after Senate hearing
Hours after Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment in response to all questions during a Senate hearing, Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky told CBS News he believes Fauci could be prosecuted.
U.S. economy slowed in second quarter as Iran war weighs on growth
Dconomic activity weakened between April and June as energy costs surged, new government data shows.
Possible Russian missile crashes in Poland during Russian attacks on Ukraine
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least eight people and an apparent Russian missile crashed in Poland, officials said.
Lindsay Clancy jury hears from first responders from day 3 kids died
Ten first responders from the day Lindsay Clancy killed her children took the stand during her Massachusetts murder trial.
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4 major Latino organizations joining forces to mobilize voters for midterms
CBS News has learned that four of the nation's largest Latino civic organizations are joining forces for the first time, combining their voter outreach operations ahead of the crucial 2026 midterms.
Afghan woman to fight U.S. efforts to deport her over "alien terrorist" claim
Nazira Haji Zada's lawyer argued that the Justice Dept. is violating her due process rights.
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Mortgage rates hit highest level in a year amid inflation fears
Mortgage rates are drifting higher as the Fed's interest rate decision and war in the Middle East fuel inflation concerns.
Senate committee advances Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director
If confirmed by the full Senate, Dr. Erica Schwartz would become the 22nd director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Millions of kids have caffeine in their diet. It's not all coming from soda.
On any given day, kids consume an average of 19.4 milligrams of caffeine, which is about two-thirds of what's in a can of Coke, according to a new report.
Want to save on student loan payments? Here's how to get a discount.
Federal student loan borrowers can qualify for a 1% discount on monthly interest charges if they enroll by the deadline. Here's what to know.
McHenry Co. coroner working to ID partial remains pulled from Fox River
Authorities have not yet identified partial human remains found in the Fox River, and it is not yet known whether they are connected to a boat crash or another incident.
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Mortgage rates hit highest level in a year amid inflation fears
Mortgage rates are drifting higher as the Fed's interest rate decision and war in the Middle East fuel inflation concerns.
Want to save on student loan payments? Here's how to get a discount.
Federal student loan borrowers can qualify for a 1% discount on monthly interest charges if they enroll by the deadline. Here's what to know.
European teams boycott FIFA over plan to sell World Cup stake to investors
A source close to Joshua Kushner's firm tells CBS News there's no politics behind FIFA's bid to draw private investment, but Europe's soccer powerhouses are crying foul.
U.S. economy slowed in second quarter as Iran war weighs on growth
Economic activity weakened between April and June as energy costs surged, new government data shows.
Why are workers at leading AI companies calling for a slowdown in AI development?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other AI leaders say they support pacing the rapid advancement of AI's capabilities.
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Saudi leaders, Netanyahu give Trump input on Iran war as it enters 6th month
Trump met with the Saudi defense minister and with PM Netanyahu earlier this week. The Israeli prime minister counseled Trump on three options for the war.
Senate committee advances Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director
If confirmed by the full Senate, Dr. Erica Schwartz would become the 22nd director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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4 major Latino organizations joining forces to mobilize voters for midterms
CBS News has learned that four of the nation's largest Latino civic organizations are joining forces for the first time, combining their voter outreach operations ahead of the crucial 2026 midterms.
Afghan woman to fight U.S. efforts to deport her over "alien terrorist" claim
Nazira Haji Zada's lawyer argued that the Justice Dept. is violating her due process rights.
Trump says he may pull Blanche's nomination until 2 Senate critics leave office
President Trump said Todd Blanche will remain acting attorney general as a holdup on his nomination continues.
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Senate committee advances Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director
If confirmed by the full Senate, Dr. Erica Schwartz would become the 22nd director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Millions of kids have caffeine in their diet. It's not all coming from soda.
On any given day, kids consume an average of 19.4 milligrams of caffeine, which is about two-thirds of what's in a can of Coke, according to a new report.
Extended Interview: Jay Bhattacharya
Rob Gutman speaks with Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health and acting director of the CDC, about Dr. Anthony Fauci's actions during the pandemic, the possible origins of COVID-19, vaccines and more.
Acting CDC director on Fauci's testimony
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, the director of the National Institutes of Health and the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention spoke with Matt Gutman about Dr. Anthony Fauci's hearing on Wednesday and other health issues that affect many Americans.
Fauci invokes the Fifth over 100 times
Dr. Anthony Fauci faced an angry Senate hearing on Wednesday, with Republicans confronting him over diary entries and his handling of the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nikole Killion has more.
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Spain deploying military to border with Morocco after migrant crossings
Spain will deploy its military to Ceuta to help restore order at its border with Morocco after local authorities in Ceuta had asked the central government in Madrid for reinforcements.
Saudi leaders, Netanyahu give Trump input on Iran war as it enters 6th month
Trump met with the Saudi defense minister and with PM Netanyahu earlier this week. The Israeli prime minister counseled Trump on three options for the war.
European teams boycott FIFA over plan to sell World Cup stake to investors
A source close to Joshua Kushner's firm tells CBS News there's no politics behind FIFA's bid to draw private investment, but Europe's soccer powerhouses are crying foul.
U.K. village plans independence vote in protest over migrant housing plans
The English village of Piddington is planning a symbolic referendum to demand independence from the U.K. over plans to house people seeking asylum at a disused military barracks.
Japan earthquake death toll climbs to 34 as hopes wane for more rescues
The Kumamoto prefectural government said at least 34 people were killed in the powerful earthquake that hit southwestern Japan earlier this week.
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From the archives: "Once" songwriter Glen Hansard
Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, an Oscar-winner for "Once" (which became a Tony Award-winning musical), died July 29, 2026 at age 56. In this March 17, 2013 "Sunday Morning" profile, Hansard talked with Anthony Mason about growing up as a street performer in Dublin, and his meteoric rise to fame as a member of the rock band The Frames and (with Markéta Irglová) half of the duo The Swell Season. Also: A web extra featuring Hansard busking on the streets of New York City.
BTS skipping the next Grammy Awards
BTS said they will not submit their latest album for Grammy consideration, which came after the group's yearslong hiatus to fulfill their mandatory military duty. Emily Curl explains why the group's decision may be connected to the academy adding a new category.
Actor Jared Leto facing allegations
Actor Jared Leto is facing allegations of criminal sexual conduct, which he has denied. In a new BBC documentary, four women accuse Leto of targeting them when they were underage. Lilia Luciano has the latest.
Zoe Saldaña on new season of "Lioness"
Zoe Saldaña tells "CBS Mornings" why this season of "Lioness" is demanding, how the series challenges the actors and what it's like working with Taylor Sheridan.
Singer-songwriter Glen Hansard killed in motorcycle crash
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
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OpenAI CEO meets with key Trump advisers
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is meeting with high-ranking Trump administration advisers following his talks with lawmakers on Capitol Hill. This comes as some tech workers criticize the rapid development of AI, demanding that the government create new safety regulations. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has more.
Inside the advancements in AI
CBS News contributor Matt Shumer, a venture capitalist, told "CBS Mornings" artificial intelligence advancements are moving "way more quickly than anyone anticipated." Shumer addresses recent developments in AI and its impact on the workforce.
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.
OpenAI interested in AI wearables
OpenAI's president says it is working on wearable and hardware options for its AI chatbots like ChatGPT. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joins CBS News to discuss this and other technology headlines.
Why are workers at leading AI companies calling for a slowdown in AI development?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other AI leaders say they support pacing the rapid advancement of AI's capabilities.
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How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
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Details on Colin Gray sentence
Colin Gray, father of Appalache High School shooter Colt Gray, was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Thursday for his part in the 2024 tragedy perpetrated by his son. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe has more.
First case in Alien Terrorist Removal Court
The Department of Justice is seeking to deport the mother of a convicted ISIS supporter through the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, which has never before been used. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the story.
McHenry Co. coroner working to ID partial remains pulled from Fox River
Authorities have not yet identified partial human remains found in the Fox River, and it is not yet known whether they are connected to a boat crash or another incident.
Colin Gray sentenced to 15 years in prison
Colin Gray, the father of Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray, was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Thursday. CBS News' Skyler Henry has more.
Leto denies sexual misconduct allegations
Multiple women accused performer Jared Leto of sexual misconduct in a new BBC documentary. Leto denies the allegations. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more details.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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Most Americans oppose Iran war, AP poll shows
A poll from the Associated Press shows that two-thirds of Americans believe the Iran war is not worth fighting. CBS News chief white house correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Details on Colin Gray sentence
Colin Gray, father of Appalache High School shooter Colt Gray, was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Thursday for his part in the 2024 tragedy perpetrated by his son. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe has more.
3 simple things to improve your gut health
Dr. Trisha Pasricha gives Norah O'Donnell and "Healthful" three simple tips for improving your gut health and your overall health.
Egypt hit with drone strikes
Drone strikes at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta sparked fires on two natural gas vessels Wednesday, in what appears to be the first time Egypt has been targeted. The origin of the strike remains unknown. CBS News' national security analyst Aaron Maclean has more.
First case in Alien Terrorist Removal Court
The Department of Justice is seeking to deport the mother of a convicted ISIS supporter through the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, which has never before been used. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the story.