Thune gets emotional honoring Lindsey Graham
Senate Majority Leader John Thune honored the late Sen. Lindsey Graham on Capitol Hill following his sudden death. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports.
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GOP strategist on memories of Lindsey Graham
Sen. Lindsey Graham is being remembered for his wit and political effectiveness after his sudden death over the weekend. Republican strategist Matt Whitlock joins CBS News to discuss.
Latest on Lindsey Graham's death
Lawmakers continue to pay tribute to Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly over the weekend. CBS News' Taurean Small and Major Garrett report.
Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham's sister, appointed to fill Senate seat
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced his pick to fill the vacancy left by Sen. Lindsey Graham's death.
Lindsey Graham's sister picked to fill seat
Tributes poured in for Sen. Lindsey Graham on Monday while his sister, Darline Graham Nordone, was appointed to finish out his Senate term. Nikole Killion reports.
Longtime staffers, reporter remember Graham
Lee Holmes, Sen. Lindsey Graham's former chief counsel, Kevin Bishop, Graham's former communications director, and NOTUS congressional reporter Paul Kane join Major Garrett to remember Graham, who died suddenly over the weekend.
A look back at Sen. Lindsey Graham's life
Sen. Lindsey Graham died suddenly over the weekend. "The Takeout" host Major Garrett breaks down his life and legacy.
What to know about Darline Graham Nordone
Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, was announced as his interim replacement on Monday as the state prepares to hold a special election. Graham died unexpectedly over the weekend. Nikole Killion reports.
Thune remembers Graham in emotional speech
Sen. Majority Leader John Thune on Monday delivered an emotional speech from the Senate floor paying tribute to Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died unexpectedly over the weekend.
Dr. Céline Gounder: Lindsey Graham died of aorta disease. My husband did too.
Lindsey Graham's aorta tore at 71. Grant Wahl's burst at 49. One is common and age-driven; the other is inherited, silent, and findable.
Darline Graham Nordone to fill brother's seat
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced Monday that Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham's sister, will fill the late senator's seat following his sudden death over the weekend. CBS News' Taurean Small, Robert Jimison, congressional correspondent for the New York Times, and CBS News' Kathryn Watson joined with analysis following the announcement.
Senate remember Lindsey Graham
The Senate floor opened Monday for the first time since the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham over the weekend, with lawmakers paying tribute to their colleague. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns provided context.
South Carolina lawmakers on Graham's legacy
South Carolina lawmakers, including Sen. Tim Scott, Reps. Nancy Mace and William Timmons, and Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, paid tribute to Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly at 71 on Saturday.
Trump backs Lindsey Graham's sister to finish Senate term
President Trump recommended that South Carolina's governor appoint the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister Darline to serve out the rest of his term in the Senate.
South Carolina Lt. Gov. Evette on Sen. Graham
South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette joined "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to reflect on Sen. Lindsey Graham's impact after his death.
Lindsey Graham's key accomplishments
Tributes are pouring in for longtime South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died Saturday at 71 from an aortic dissection, according to the medical examiner's preliminary findings. CBS News' Fin Gomez breaks down some of his key accomplishments.
Trump praises Lindsey Graham after his death
President Trump and other U.S. lawmakers paid tribute to Sen. Lindsey Graham after the South Carolina Republican senator died Saturday. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Lindsey Graham's political legacy
Tributes are pouring in for Sen. Lindsey Graham after his death, with some highlighting the late senator's bipartisan efforts throughout his career. Political strategists Chuck Rocha and Justin Wallin join to discuss.
Tributes pour in for Lindsey Graham
Tributes poured in for Sen. Lindsey Graham from Democrats, Republicans, former U.S. presidents and world leaders after his death stunned Capitol Hill. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Tim Scott remembers Lindsey Graham
Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina speaks with "CBS Mornings" about his friendship with fellow South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham and how he helped to shape policy. Graham, who won his primary and was running for reelection in November, died suddenly over the weekend.
Breaking down Trump, Graham's relationship
President Trump praised Lindsey Graham's political and global impact following the longtime senator's sudden death on Saturday night. The two clashed often during Mr. Trump's first term, but later became staunch allies. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.
GOP Rep. Timmons on Lindsey Graham's impact
Rep. William Timmons, who represents South Carolina's 4th Congressional District, reflects on the loss of Sen. Lindsey Graham and his bipartisan efforts.
Sen. Graham's cause of death revealed
Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death Saturday night was caused by an aortic dissection, according to findings by the Medical Examiner of the District of Columbia. CBS News' Fin Gomez has more.
Tributes pour in for Lindsey Graham
Republicans and Democrats are remembering the life of South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham following his sudden death over the weekend. President Trump said he had spoken to his close ally shortly before his death and said he was "like a member of the family." Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Sen. Lindsey Graham's cause of death was aortic dissection, medical examiner says
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, who had just returned from a trip to Ukraine.
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Trump says U.S. has "total control" over Strait of Hormuz
President Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, writing on social media: "I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT."
Karoline Leavitt exiting as White House press secretary
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
Trump's secret plane switch took place within a day of credible missile threat
President Trump secretly moved from Air Force One to another plane within a day of U.S. and Turkish intelligence picking up on an Iranian plot to fire a missile at the jet, CBS News has learned.
Surrogate gives birth to baby at center of multi-state legal battle
Surrogate McKenna West declined to get an abortion requested by the intended parents after the baby she was carrying was diagnosed with a severe but treatable heart defect.
U.S. indicts former SPLC executive for her role in alleged fraud scheme
Prosecutors have accused the SPLC of telling donors and banks the group was dismantling white supremacist and extremist groups, but instead funneling payments to confidential informants in the groups to fund "violent, racist and extremist activities."
2 killed as Apache helicopter from Fort Hood crashes in Salado, Texas
Two soldiers aboard an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter based out of Fort Hood were killed in a crash on Wednesday, according to local authorities and the Army.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
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How the Secret Service is cracking down on card-skimming scams
A Secret Service analyst told CBS News a single skimming device can net a scammer up to $1 million.
Norah O'Donnell: I take testosterone. Here's why.
Norah O'Donnell sat down with her own doctor, Rachel Rubin, to tackle the important topic of menopause: How your body changes, why women may be needlessly suffering, and what you can actually do about it.
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Whole Foods recalls some jalapeño products over salmonella risk
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
2 killed as Apache helicopter from Fort Hood crashes in Salado, Texas
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U.S. indicts former SPLC executive for her role in alleged fraud scheme
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Karoline Leavitt exiting as White House press secretary
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
Maps and charts show record number of measles cases in U.S. this year
CBS News has been tracking a record number of measles cases and outbreaks around the country. The majority of cases are among those who haven't been vaccinated.
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Whole Foods recalls some jalapeño products over salmonella risk
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
How much time does AI save at work? New Census Bureau data breaks it down.
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Here's how much Social Security's 2027 COLA could rise under new estimates
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NYC Council probes prediction markets over advertising practices
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CPI report shows inflation eased in July to a 3.4% annual pace
The CPI report was in line with economists' expectations, marking the second consecutive month with cooler price pressures.
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Trump's secret plane switch took place within a day of credible missile threat
President Trump secretly moved from Air Force One to another plane within a day of U.S. and Turkish intelligence picking up on an Iranian plot to fire a missile at the jet, CBS News has learned.
U.S. indicts former SPLC executive for her role in alleged fraud scheme
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Karoline Leavitt exiting as White House press secretary
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
11 charged for alleged sham marriages to help Chinese nationals get green cards
The DOJ unveiled criminal charges alleging 11 people participated in a scheme that involved more than 1,000 "sham marriages" between Chinese nationals and U.S. citizens.
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Top Trump officials heading to Iowa to help GOP campaigns, sources say
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Texas steps into surrogate fight with parents
California parents wanted to end a surrogate pregnancy when doctors diagnosed the baby with a severe heart defect at 20 weeks. The surrogate refused and went to Texas, where the state has now stepped in. The baby was born on Wednesday. Jason Allen reports.
Whole Foods recalls some jalapeño products over salmonella risk
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Maps and charts show record number of measles cases in U.S. this year
CBS News has been tracking a record number of measles cases and outbreaks around the country. The majority of cases are among those who haven't been vaccinated.
Norah O'Donnell: I take testosterone. Here's why.
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Hospitals push for upfront payments as healthcare costs rise
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At least 1 dead, 172 rescued from ferry fire near Bali, Indonesia
One Indonesian teenager was killed when the vessel caught fire in rough seas.
Cartel sought to buy weapons in exchange for fentanyl, U.S. says
"In exchange for the weapons, the defendants paid in the form of fentanyl and methamphetamine imported into the United States for distribution," the Justice Department said.
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Trump says U.S. has "total control" over Strait of Hormuz
President Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, writing on social media: "I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT."
Baby rescued from earthquake rubble in Colombia as death toll rises
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Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
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Becky G on her friendship with Karol G
Singer Becky G speaks with Gayle King about her tour with Karol G and the bond the two pop stars have formed. "We have a beautiful friendship," Becky G says, "one I'm really, really thankful for and one that I think throughout the years we've really earned with one another."
Behind the scenes of the movie "Tony"
Actor Dominic Sessa and renowned chef Eric Ripert talk with "CBS Mornings" about the new movie "Tony," which is loosely based on Anthony Bourdain's stories of his first experience working in a kitchen restaurant before he found fame. Sessa describes how he got involved and Ripert, who one of Bourdain's best friends, talks about his relationship with the beloved chef.
Becky G on being family's breadwinner
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Spotify to label music from "AI personas"
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Graceland celebrates "Elvis Week"
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Google unveils new tech, centered around AI
Google is officially unveiling its latest line of Pixel phones and other new devices at its 2026 Made By Google event in New York. AI is at the center of its newest offerings. Matt Binder, a senior reporter at Mashable, joins CBS News to discuss.
Meta on trial for social media addiction suit
Tech giant Meta is being accused of designing social media platforms that violate privacy and enable social media addiction in children. Jury selection in the trial begins today. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more on the case.
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.
Duffy on new tech for air travel safety
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Wall Street targets $500B for AI
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Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
Astronomy professor on how eclipses work
Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse.
How a total solar eclipse stopped a war
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New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Perseid meteor shower peaks during eclipse
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What is credit card skimming?
A form of credit card theft known as skimming is on the rise as thieves install their own card readers to steal your information and money. It's a particular threat to users of EBT cards. Carter Evans reports on how to spot them and protect yourself.
Lindsay Clancy sobs during murder trial
Lindsay Clancy had an emotional day in court on Wednesday in the trial for killing her three children. She's fighting murder charges, saying she was suffering from postpartum psychosis and overmedication. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Lindsay Clancy's counselor takes the stand
Latiesha Dukes, one of Lindsay Clancy's mental health counselors before the deaths of her three children, testified Wednesday that she did not see signs of Clancy in crisis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Judge makes rare ruling in Mangione case
At a hearing for Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a judge ruled the jury in Mangione's New York state murder trial will be anonymous. Tom Hanson explains.
How the Secret Service is cracking down on card-skimming scams
A Secret Service analyst told CBS News a single skimming device can net a scammer up to $1 million.
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Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
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