Federal Reserve officials remain cautious on future rate cuts
Minutes from September Fed meeting reveal a divide between members who support additional rate cuts and those worried about inflation.
Kansas City
Lightning "megaflash" recognized as new world record
A lightning flash that extended 515 miles from eastern Texas to near Kansas City, Missouri, in 2017 is recognized as being the longest horizontal distance.
Tracking winter storms across U.S.
There are deadly storms from the Central Plains and South, all the way to New England. Meanwhile, a mix of snow, ice and rain are pushing East. WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn is tracking the forecast.
Midwest hit with snow as storm heads east
On Sunday, winter advisories and winter storm warnings are up from Colorado all the way to Pennsylvania. It already looks like the real deal in big parts of the country. Jeff Berardelli reports.
Kansas City to remove MLK's name from street
Nearly 70% of Kansas City voters supported returning Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard to its original name, The Paseo. Allison Kate from the Kansas City Star joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the reasons behind the vote.
Roger Waters: "Another Brick in the Wall"
A founding member of Pink Floyd, rock legend Roger Waters kicked off his solo "Us + Them Tour" in Kansas City on May 26, with a rousing rendition of "Another Brick in the Wall," from the classic album, "The Wall." Don't miss Anthony Mason's profile of Waters on "Sunday Morning" June 4.
Paul Rudd, the tiny superhero with a big heart
Tracy Smith spends time with actor Paul Rudd, star of the upcoming Marvel adventure, "Ant-Man and the Wasp," and also the superhero behind the Big Slick celebrity fundraising weekend benefiting Mercy Children's Hospital in Kansas City.
Fatal1ty
Steve Kroft profiles Jonathan Wendel, 24, arguably the best professional video game player -- or "cyberathlete" -- in the world. By 2006, Wendel, known by the pseudonym "Fatal1ty," had won $300,000 at 41 tournaments and was declared world champion of four different games.
Tornado confirmed near Kansas City
Multiple sirens have been heard in and around Kansas City Tuesday warning of tornadoes, with one already confirmed on the edge of the city. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee reports.
Kansas City tries a different tack to address its homeless crisis
Kansas City's homeless prevention coordinator is working to direct churches, aid organizations and shelters to align their resources in an effort to get people a place to stay while supporting their needs.
Inside fight to end homelessness in Kansas City
The number of homeless people in the U.S. is growing. The Department of Housing and Urban Development reports that the number of unhoused Americans rose 18% in 2024 compared to the previous year. Ian Lee reports on the effort to end the chronic problem in Kansas City.
Firefighter paramedic fatally stabbed by patient inside ambulance
Graham Hoffman, 29, was taking a patient to the hospital following a routine medical call from police when he was stabbed in the chest, piercing his heart.
Satanist group attempts to hold Black Mass at Kansas Statehouse, 4 arrested
About 30 members of the Kansas City group Satanic Grotto rallied outside the Statehouse for the separation of church and state on Friday.
Super Bowl reporter found dead had sedative in his system, police say
Adan Manzano, an anchor and reporter for Telemundo in Kansas City, Missouri, was found dead in his room during Super Bowl week.
Potential economic consequences of DOGE cuts
The Trump administration ordered the termination of more than 6,000 Internal Revenue Service employees last week. According to a local union, that includes roughly 1,000 IRS workers in Kansas City alone. Donna Ginther, director of the Institute for Policy and Social Research at the University of Kansas, joins "America Decides" to discuss the potential economic ramifications.
Man dies days after pleading guilty to shooting Black teen who rang his doorbell
Andrew Lester pleaded guilty in the 2023 shooting of Ralph Yarl, a Black honor student who rang the White man's doorbell by mistake.
Kansas City retiree who shot Ralph Yarl pleads guilty to lesser charge
As part of a plea deal, Andrew Lester pleaded guilty to second-degree assault in the 2023 shooting of Ralph Yarl. He will be sentenced in March.
Jalen Hurts reflects on moment he became a Super Bowl champion
Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback Jalen Hurts spoke to "CBS Mornings" about preparing for the Super Bowl, having a big lead during the game and the moment the Eagles won.
How much were Super Bowl 2025 tickets? Average, cheapest, priciest seats
From the cheapest to the priciest seats, here's how much Super Bowl tickets cost in 2025.
Jan 30: CBS News 24/7, 1pm ET
Officials believe there are no survivors after an American Airlines plane collided in midair with an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Washington, D.C.; Nancy Kerrigan delivers remarks on the fatal plane collision.
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Officials believe there are no survivors after American Airlines flight and Army helicopter collision near Washington, D.C.; President Trump speaks from White House on collision.
Kansas City gears up for Chiefs in Super Bowl
The Kansas City Chiefs are looking for their third straight Super Bowl win when they battle the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has more on how Kansas City is getting ready for the big game.
A look at the divisional round of the NFL playoffs
The NFL divisional round kicks off on Saturday, as eight teams looking to advance to conference championship weekend. It starts in Kansas City, where the Chiefs take on the Houston Texans. That will be followed by a showdown between the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders. Sunday's final game features two MVP favorites, Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens taking on Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. CBS Sports NFL writer Shanna McCarriston breaks it down.
Ex-detective accused of preying on Black women dies before trial
Prosecutors say female residents feared that if they crossed paths with Roger Golubski, he'd demand sexual favors and threaten to harm or jail their relatives.
NWSL to play championship game
The Orlando Pride and the Washington Spirit are set to face off in the National Women's Soccer League championship game today. The teams are playing at CPKC Stadium, Kansas City's newest venue - and the first stadium built specifically for women's sports. The game will start at 8 p.m. ET on CBS.
Top officials present Trump with military options for Venezuela in coming days
The potential operations for Venezuela presented to Trump included options for strikes on land, multiple sources said.
Epstein's emails, texts with inner circle show Trump was a regular topic
Thousands of pages of Epstein documents released by the House Oversight Committee include emails and texts with close contacts that often touched on President Trump.
Calif. wildfire forces evacuations as storm threatens mudslides in south
A Pacific storm could help California crews battle the dangerous Pack Fire in Mono County, but it could also wreak havoc on fire-charred communities further south.
Iranian forces reportedly seize tanker in key Middle East shipping lane
Iran's Revolutionary Guard forces have reportedly seized an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz in the first such interdiction in months.
Senator warns unauthorized drone flights pose rising threat within U.S.
Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton of Arkansas told CBS News the threat is "severe and growing."
Federal agencies reopen and employees return to work after shutdown ends
The government is starting to reopen after President Trump signed a bill to fund the government through Jan. 30.
Alina Habba's office ransacked by man who tried to enter with bat, sources say
Acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba's office was violently vandalized Wednesday by a person who earlier in the day had been denied entry to the building because he had a baseball bat, two sources said.
Grijalva assumes role in Congress after 7-week delay: "It's really an injustice"
Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva of Arizona waited 50 days before she was officially sworn in as the newest member of Congress — and she told CBS News "the emotions run the gamut of frustration, anger, happiness, sadness."
Fetterman hospitalized after fall near his Pennsylvania home
A spokesman for Sen. John Fetterman said a "ventricular fibrillation flare-up" led to him feeling light-headed.
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Seal escapes killer whale hunt by jumping onto photographer's boat
With killer whales in pursuit, the seal clambered out of the water and onto a swimming platform at the stern of the boat.
Calif. wildfire forces evacuations as storm threatens mudslides in south
A Pacific storm could help California crews battle the dangerous Pack Fire in Mono County, but it could also wreak havoc on fire-charred communities further south.
Death row inmate found unresponsive in cell after being granted clemency
Tremane Wood was hospitalized Thursday after being found unresponsive in his cell, just hours after being granted clemency on the day he was scheduled to be executed in Oklahoma.
Senator warns unauthorized drone flights pose rising threat within U.S.
Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton of Arkansas told CBS News the threat is "severe and growing."
Food insecurity around the U.S. has risen this year, survey finds
Roughly 14% of U.S. households reported being food insecure between January and October, up from 12.5% in 2024, Purdue University researchers found.
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Food insecurity around the U.S. has risen this year, survey finds
Roughly 14% of U.S. households reported being food insecure between January and October, up from 12.5% in 2024, Purdue University researchers found.
U.S. reaches trade frameworks with Argentina, Guatemala, El Salvador and Ecuador
The agreements will likely affect the prices of things like cocoa, bananas and coffee.
Anthropic says Chinese hackers used its AI chatbot in cyberattacks
State-sponsored cybercriminals used Anthropic's tech to target tech companies, financial institutions and other organizations, AI company alleges.
ByHeart sued by families of infant girls sickened by infantile botulism
One child was rushed to the hospital via air ambulance, her parents said.
Disney warns that its content could remain off YouTube for some time
Disney's channels have been blocked from YouTube TV since Oct. 30 as the two companies negotiate a new carriage deal.
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Manhattan prosecutor's office recuses itself from Maurene Comey's lawsuit over firing
A U.S. attorney's office in Albany will defend the Trump administration in a lawsuit brought by fired prosecutor Maurene Comey, after her former office in Manhattan recused itself from the case.
Grijalva assumes role in Congress after 7-week delay: "It's really an injustice"
Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva of Arizona waited 50 days before she was officially sworn in as the newest member of Congress — and she told CBS News "the emotions run the gamut of frustration, anger, happiness, sadness."
Epstein's emails, texts with inner circle show Trump was a regular topic
Thousands of pages of Epstein documents released by the House Oversight Committee include emails and texts with close contacts that often touched on President Trump.
Senator warns unauthorized drone flights pose rising threat within U.S.
Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton of Arkansas told CBS News the threat is "severe and growing."
Alina Habba's office ransacked by man who tried to enter with bat, sources say
Acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba's office was violently vandalized Wednesday by a person who earlier in the day had been denied entry to the building because he had a baseball bat, two sources said.
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FDA's plan to boost cheaper copycat drugs could stall at patent office
The FDA's push for lower-cost medicines looks good on paper, but the patent office under President Trump may be going in the opposite direction.
Death in N.J. believed to be 1st linked to meat allergy spread by ticks
A New Jersey man is the first person believed to have died from alpha-gal syndrome, a meat allergy triggered by a tick bite, researchers say.
ByHeart sued by families of infant girls sickened by infantile botulism
One child was rushed to the hospital via air ambulance, her parents said.
ByHeart baby formula recalls all products amid growing botulism outbreak
Baby formula manufacturer ByHeart recalled all of its products sold nationwide Tuesday.
Air pollution in India's capital draws protests as schools are shuttered
India's capital Delhi is blanketed in toxic smog every autumn, but the pollution is already so bad that it's drawn protests as authorities tell students to stay home.
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Eggs thrown at Ex-Spanish soccer boss who kissed player
Luis Rubiales, former head of Spain's soccer federation, was pelted by eggs while presenting his memoir. His own uncle threw them.
Iranian forces reportedly seize tanker in key Middle East shipping lane
Iran's Revolutionary Guard forces have reportedly seized an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz in the first such interdiction in months.
Suspected food poisoning kills mom, 2 kids at popular tourist site
Two children and their mother have died after eating street food at a popular Istanbul tourist site, Turkish officials said.
BBC apologizes to Trump over editing of his Jan. 6 speech in documentary
President Trump had threatened to sue the corporation for $1 billion over a program it aired in 2024 about the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
U.S. issues unusual warning to Americans in Japan: Beware of bear attacks
The State Department said U.S. citizens in Japan should exercise increased caution amid a sharp rise in deadly bear attacks.
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Glen Powell on "The Running Man" role
Glen Powell joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his role in the new Paramount Pictures thriller "The Running Man," which is based on a Stephen King novel. He talks about the physical demands and how King had to approve him for the role.
Stars of "Eternity" discuss romantic comedy
The new romantic comedy "Eternity" stars Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Miles Teller. Teller plays Larry, who dies unexpectedly and learns about a big decision from his afterlife coordinator, played by Randolph. The two talk about working together, the personal relationships that inspired them for this film and what they want the audience to take away.
Alicia Silverstone on "A Merry Little Ex-Mas"
Actor Alicia Silverstone stars in, and is the executive producer of, "A Merry Little Ex-Mas." She plays a recently divorced mom who is planning the perfect Christmas, until it's interrupted. She talks to "CBS Mornings" about the film, drawing on experiences in her own life for the role and discusses the 30th anniversary of the iconic movie "Clueless."
People can't tell AI-generated music from real thing anymore, survey shows
It's become nearly impossible for people to tell the difference between music generated by artificial intelligence and that created by humans, according to a survey of 9,000 people.
Cleto Escobedo III, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" bandleader, dies at 59
Cleto Escobedo III, longtime bandleader of the "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" show, has died, Jimmy Kimmel announced Tuesday. He was 59.
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Anthropic says Chinese hackers used its AI chatbot in cyberattacks
State-sponsored cybercriminals used Anthropic's tech to target tech companies, financial institutions and other organizations, AI company alleges.
People can't tell AI-generated music from real thing anymore, survey shows
It's become nearly impossible for people to tell the difference between music generated by artificial intelligence and that created by humans, according to a survey of 9,000 people.
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.
Exclusive
Google sues China-based hackers over massive text-phishing scams
Google said the fake messages are part of a massive criminal network called "Lighthouse" that has stolen information through phishing and smishing scams.
Embryo testing that predicts height, IQ
Herasight is a genetic screening company that charges $50,000 to allow hopeful parents to analyze embryos for genetic information like lifespan, height and IQ in life.
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Scientists discover new "lucifer" bee with devil-like horns
Kit Prendergast discovered the bee while surveying a critically endangered wildflower and was drawn to the insect's unique appearance.
Promising clinical trials for Alzheimer's
Recent studies have shown new antibody drugs to slow cognitive decline among people with early-onset Alzheimer's – a critical finding, given that the disease as of now has no cure. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook visits Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, which is conducting important research into treating the disease before symptoms arise. The clinical trials involve the 1 to 2 percent of people with Alzheimer's who are genetically predisposed to developing dementia. He also talks with philanthropist Bill Gates, who has already donated $300 million to support Alzheimer's research.
Embryo testing that predicts height, IQ
Herasight is a genetic screening company that charges $50,000 to allow hopeful parents to analyze embryos for genetic information like lifespan, height and IQ in life.
James Watson, co-discoverer of the shape of DNA, dies at 97
James D. Watson, who helped discover the structure of DNA, has died at 97 years old.
Hundreds of dolphins found dead in lake were in water hotter than jacuzzi
"You couldn't put your finger in the water," said the lead author of the study, which spotlights the impacts of planetary warming on aquatic ecosystems.
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Florida executes ex-Marine who abducted, raped and killed 6-year-old girl in 1979
A man convicted of killing a 6-year-old girl who was abducted from her bedroom has been executed in Florida, which was the record 16th death sentence carried out under Gov. Ron DeSantis.
What we learned from new Epstein emails
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee earlier this week released a tranche of emails from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Barry Levine, a journalist who has covered Epstein for years, joins "The Takeout" to break down what stood out.
Epstein survivor Annie Farmer on files release
The House is expected to vote next week on releasing files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Survivor Annie Farmer joins "The Takeout" to discuss her push for disclosure.
Emmanuel Clase arrested at JFK, pleads not guilty in pitch rigging case
Clase and his teammate, Luis Ortiz, are both accused of being involved in a "scheme to rig bets on pitches."
Shooting at Oakland's Laney College wounds athletic director John Beam
A shooting at Oakland's Laney College injured the school's athletic director and former head football coach, John Beam, profiled in the Netflix docuseries "Last Chance U."
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Blue Origin's New Glenn launches twin Mars probes
Blue Origin, owned by Jeff Bezos, plans to challenge SpaceX with the powerful, partially reusable New Glenn rocket.
Remote telescope farm helps far away stargazers beat light pollution
Customers send their telescopes to Starfront Observatories, where amateur stargazers can view the night sky unencumbered by artificial light.
Severe geomagnetic storm could bring northern lights to much of U.S.
A severe geomagnetic storm could cause widespread disruption to infrastructure technology and make northern lights visible for much of the northern half of the U.S.
Building the next space station
Astronauts opened the hatch to the International Space Station for the first time 25 years ago. The station will be retired at the end of the decade and there's a new type of space race on to replace it. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
Trump re-nominates billionaire Jared Isaacman to run NASA
President Donald Trump is nominating Jared Isaacman to serve as his NASA administrator after all.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Robert Redford 1936-2025
A retrospective look at the actor, director, producer, and founder of the Sundance Institute.
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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Family of expelled student plans lawsuit
A Louisiana family plans to file a federal lawsuit against their school district in a case involving a deepfake pornographic image. CBS News national reporter Kati Weis has the details.
Young pilot achieves his dream thanks to mentor
In 2019, CBS News met Jerome Stanislaus, a flight instructor who set out to open the skies for aspiring pilots. Now, a 17-year-old student featured in that story is officially taking off. Michelle Miller reports.
Rural child care providers join up to stay open
Nearly 4 million children in the United States can't get into a licensed child care center, costing states about $1 billion per year in lost economic activity from parents missing work or stepping away from jobs to support their families. Jonathan Vigliotti reports from rural Nebraska, where one community pooled its resources into one central location.
Ultra-processed foods linked to colon cancer risk
Dr. Celine Gounder explains a new study that found a possible link between ultra-processed foods and a higher risk of colon cancer.
Mom speaks out after baby's botulism diagnosis
Two families are suing the maker of an organic baby formula linked to an outbreak of botulism in infants. Nicole Valdes spoke with the parents of one of 15 infants who developed the rare and potentially dangerous illness after taking the formula.