Bio lab found in Las Vegas is similar to California scene, officials say
Officials in Reedley, California said they had tried to warn federal authorities about the possibility of similar labs after one was found there in 2023.
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Details of Las Vegas lab raid
Authorities raided a suspected homemade biological lab in Las Vegas, Nevada, over the weekend, which investigators say could be linked to a similar 2023 case in California. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Tesla arson suspect charged in Las Vegas "targeted attack," police say
Las Vegas police arrested 36-year-old Paul Hyon Kim in connection with a "targeted attack" where he allegedly damaged at least five Tesla vehicles.
Video shows Las Vegas dad who called 911 killed by police in his home
The family of Brandon Durham is pushing for answers after he was shot by a police officer after calling for help.
30 years after Vegas mom's murder, police find alleged killer
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said DNA testing helped identify Melonie White's alleged killer 30 years after her death.
2 women killed, man injured in shooting at Vegas store
Police said the suspect fled the scene but is not believed to be a threat to the community.
UNLV shooting suspect dead after 3 killed on campus, police say
Las Vegas police said three people were killed and one person was wounded after a shooting on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, campus.
Active shooting at UNLV in Las Vegas
Las Vegas police says there appear to be multiple victims in an active shooter situation on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus. CBS News chief national affairs and justice correspondent Jeff Pegues is following the investigation, and Charles Marino, a former Homeland Security Department advisor and former Secret Service special agent, join CBS News with the latest on this developing story.
Police videos show man, woman detained during home raid in Tupac cold case
Shakur was gunned down in 1996 while waiting at a red light near the Las Vegas Strip in a BMW driven by Death Row Records founder Marion "Suge" Knight.
Las Vegas police search home in connection with Tupac Shakur murder
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department searched a home in Henderson, less than 20 miles from the Las Vegas Strip where Shakur was gunned down in 1996.
Britney Spears' run-in with bodyguard
Officials in Las Vegas say no charges will be filed after pop singer Britney Spears alleged Thursday that an NBA rookie's bodyguard struck her in the face. She filed a police report, but investigators determined that Spears "inadvertently hit herself" after the man pushed her hand away. Bradley Blackburn reports.
Britney Spears' hand hit her face in Las Vegas incident: Police
Spears said she recognized the 19-year-old San Antonio Spurs player and wanted to congratulate him on his accomplishments.
Murdered Las Vegas reporter's colleagues chased clues as they grieved
Reporters and police focused suspicion on a past target of the investigative journalist — a sitting public official.
2 killed, 6 injured in Las Vegas stabbing attack
Police recovered a "large kitchen knife" from the scene.
Las Vegas hookah lounge shooting leaves 1 dead, 13 injured
The suspect or suspects fled the scene, and police are still looking for them.
Mom of boy found dead in freezer says suspect held her captive for months
The mother knew Brandon Toseland as an acquaintance of her husband, the father of her children, who died in 2021.
Girl brings note to school, leading police to find boy's body in freezer
Police found the boy's remains after a girl took a note to school in which the mother said she was being held against her will.
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U.S. launches another night of strikes as battle continues over Strait of Hormuz
Iran said it would attack "all infrastructure in the region" if President Trump follows through on his threats to attack Iranian civilian infrastructure.
Maps show wildfire smoke forecast, air quality alerts in swath of U.S.
Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is engulfing large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week.
Trump fires U.S. attorney in Washington on heels of court appointment
Judges on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington had appointed Roger Rogoff as U.S. attorney in Seattle. But he was fired shortly after.
Tillis says he won't support Blanche unless he meets with Epstein survivors
Sen. Thom Tillis said that Todd Blanche must meet with survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's crimes before he'll vote to advance his nomination for attorney general out of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Mayor to homeowner losing sleep over data center plant: "Consider selling"
Noise from a Mississippi plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area is causing migraines, ringing ears and sleepless nights, residents say.
Dozens rescued in Texas after torrential rain triggers flash flooding
More than a foot of rain has fallen since Monday, triggering dangerous flash flooding in central Texas.
Deadly helicopter crash in Hudson River likely caused by bird strike, NTSB says
A family of five from Spain, including three children, and the pilot died in the April 2025 crash.
Doctors question plan to screen military members for low testosterone
Doctors raised a range of concerns about a testosterone screening policy announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which is likely to be costly to implement.
Teleprompter operator made nearly $100K betting on Trump speeches
After detecting suspicious activity on the teleprompter operator's account, Kalshi investigated and then referred the case to federal regulators.
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Doctors question plan to screen military members for low testosterone
Doctors raised a range of concerns about a testosterone screening policy announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which is likely to be costly to implement.
Airlines say permanent daylight saving time won't be simple
Adjusting to permanent daylight saving time would cause significant disruptions to schedules and operations, an airline trade group said.
Deadly helicopter crash in Hudson River likely caused by bird strike, NTSB says
A family of five from Spain, including three children, and the pilot died in the April 2025 crash.
Teleprompter operator made nearly $100K betting on Trump speeches
After detecting suspicious activity on the teleprompter operator's account, Kalshi investigated and then referred the case to federal regulators.
Tillis says he won't support Blanche unless he meets with Epstein survivors
Sen. Thom Tillis said that Todd Blanche must meet with survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's crimes before he'll vote to advance his nomination for attorney general out of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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Trump Media to sell faster access to president's Truth Social posts
"Markets already move on Truth Social posts," the company's chief executive said in the Truth API announcement.
Airlines say permanent daylight saving time won't be simple
Adjusting to permanent daylight saving time would cause significant disruptions to schedules and operations, an airline trade group said.
Teleprompter operator made nearly $100K betting on Trump speeches
After detecting suspicious activity on the teleprompter operator's account, Kalshi investigated and then referred the case to federal regulators.
Nearly 736,000 Pillsbury rolls recalled over possible glass contamination
The recall includes cases of Pillsbury "Hard Roll Dough" and "Kaiser Roll Dough" bread rolls, which are marketed to businesses.
Foreclosures surged 21% in the first half of 2026, new data shows
The state with the biggest jump in foreclosure activity was Idaho, where filings increased 59% compared to the same time last year.
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Trump Media to sell faster access to president's Truth Social posts
"Markets already move on Truth Social posts," the company's chief executive said in the Truth API announcement.
Tillis says he won't support Blanche unless he meets with Epstein survivors
Sen. Thom Tillis said that Todd Blanche must meet with survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's crimes before he'll vote to advance his nomination for attorney general out of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Husband of Code Pink founder being probed under federal foreign agent and tax laws
Neville Roy Singham, who lives in Shanghai, China, is a major financial backer of a New York City-based nonprofit called the People's Forum, a left-leaning organization advocating for causes affecting the working class.
Trump fires U.S. attorney in Washington on heels of court appointment
Judges on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington had appointed Roger Rogoff as U.S. attorney in Seattle. But he was fired shortly after.
George Santos to try hand as contestant in grueling TV reality show
George Santos has worn many hats: swindler, congressman, prison inmate, podcast host. The obvious next gig? Reality TV show contestant.
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Doctors question plan to screen military members for low testosterone
Doctors raised a range of concerns about a testosterone screening policy announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which is likely to be costly to implement.
Introducing Norah O'Donnell's new health podcast
"Healthful with Norah O'Donnell" launches July 22.
Alzheimer's blood test may show who's likely to develop it in 5 to 10 years
A blood test may predict if apparently healthy older adults are likely to develop Alzheimer's symptoms in the next five or 10 years, researchers say.
Taco Bell removes some items amid outbreak
As of Tuesday, nearly 7,000 people in 34 states reported symptoms tied to a parasitic illness that, so far, has no official source. Carter Evans reports on what's suspected of being behind the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Cyclospora outbreak leaves consumers guessing which foods are safe
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
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U.S. designates cartel on Texas border as foreign terrorist organization
The Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras joined six other Mexican criminal organizations that the U.S. considers terrorist groups.
Climate extremes fuel explosive wildfires in Canada and western U.S.
One climatologist said "a perfect storm" of climate extremes primed the western U.S. for one of its worst fire seasons in a decade. Meanwhile, Canadian wildfire smoke fills the air.
Councilwoman shot, husband killed in Mexico near U.S. border
Maria de Jesus Quijada was shot at while traveling in a vehicle with her family. Her husband did not survive.
From Balogun's red card to an upset run, some of the World Cup's biggest stories
Spain is looking to secure a World Cup victory for the first time in 16 years, and Argentina enters Sunday hoping to become back-to-back champions.
Zelenskyy's move to oust popular defense chief draws major backlash
Ukrainians are demonstrating in Kyiv and senior figures announcing their resignations over President Volodymyr Zelenksyy's move to oust his popular defense chief.
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From the archives: Pat Oliphant and the art of political cartoons
Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Pat Oliphant, whose acidic drawings skewering political figures were syndicated in as many as 500 publications around the world, died on July 13, 2026 at age 90. In this April 16, 2000 "Sunday Morning" story, Oliphant talked with Morley Safer about caricature, censorship, and the influence of the first great political cartoonist, 19th century French master Honoré Daumier, whose grotesque drawings of King Louis Philippe led to a curtailment of press freedom in France in 1835.
George Santos to try hand as contestant in grueling TV reality show
George Santos has worn many hats: swindler, congressman, prison inmate, podcast host. The obvious next gig? Reality TV show contestant.
"Jurassic Park" star Sam Neill's cause of death revealed
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Behind the "Better in Person" talk show
Author and journalist Stephen Dubner, who rose to fame when he co-wrote The New York Times bestseller "Freakonomics," talks with "CBS Mornings" about launching his own weekly talk show on YouTube, "Better in Person." Dubner discusses how the show got its start, his wide range of guests and why he decided to self-finance it.
Insider at "The Wolf of Wall Street" firm opens up: "My lifestyle was insane"
The Paramount+ documentary "The Real Wolf of Wall Street" gives an inside look at Jordan Belfort's scandal-ridden firm, Stratton Oakmont.
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Mayor to homeowner losing sleep over data center plant: "Consider selling"
Noise from a Mississippi plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area is causing migraines, ringing ears and sleepless nights, residents say.
Mississippi residents decry data center plant
Residents of Southaven, Mississippi, are sounding off about a data center plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area, likening the constant noise to being tortured.
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.
Meta announces new safety features
Meta announced it is introducing new features to help protect teens using Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, including alerting a parent if their child discusses self-harm with one of its AI chatbots. Kelly O'Grady explains.
Samsung set to unveil new foldable phones
Tech giant Samsung is set to debut a new line of foldable phones at its Galaxy Unpacked event next week. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to discuss.
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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.
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.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
Watch: Pentagon releases 19 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
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U.S. designates cartel on Texas border as foreign terrorist organization
The Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras joined six other Mexican criminal organizations that the U.S. considers terrorist groups.
Woman speaks in support of Blanche at hearing
Antioch, Illinois, mother Jennifer Bos voiced her support for Todd Blanche at his confirmation hearing to become attorney general. Bos advocates for stricter immigration policy after her daughter was allegedly murdered by an illegal immigrant.
Sons of man killed by ICE agent speak out
Ronaldo Salgado and Lorenzo Salgado Jr., the sons of the Mexican man who was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Houston, spoke to CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez about their father's death.
New details emerge in Nolan Wells case
Newly obtained GPS data from the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources tracks the movements of the boat that Mississippi teen Nolan Wells was on before he went missing. Wells was found dead after a Fourth of July boat trip to Horn Island with friends. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest on the investigation.
Councilwoman shot, husband killed in Mexico near U.S. border
Maria de Jesus Quijada was shot at while traveling in a vehicle with her family. Her husband did not survive.
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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.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Leavitt claims Trump's address "will shock you"
President Trump will allege Chinese meddling in U.S. elections during his primetime speech on Thursday night, sources say. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has the latest.
Wildfires bring poor air quality to U.S.
Wildfires in Ontario, Canada, and northern Minnesota are bringing dark skies and poor air quality across large swaths of the United States. CBS News' Elijah Westbrook reports from New York City, Darius Johnson reports from Chicago and meteorologist Jessica Burch has a look at when the smoke might dissipate.
Torrential rains slam Central Texas
Dozens of people have been rescued as water levels rise in Central Texas amid torrential rainfall. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen reports from the flood zone.
Takeaways from day 2 of Blanche confirmation
CBS News senior justice department reporter Sarah Lynch breaks down the highlights from day two of Todd Blanche's Senate confirmation hearings for attorney general.
Watch: Leavitt takes questions on Trump's speech
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt spoke to reporters Thursday about President Trump's upcoming primetime speech, the latest strikes against Iran and more.