Why has the U.K. had 6 prime ministers in less than 10 years?
Political chaos has engulfed Britain, with six people holding the U.K.'s top job in a decade, including one prime minister who lasted only 45 days.
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Brexit's role in U.K. leadership crisis
The United Kingdom has had six leaders in less than 10 years, and it could be headed for a seventh as British Prime Minister Kier Starmer faces growing pressure to step down. CBS News' Inaya Folarin Iman explains how the political crisis began with Brexit, Britain's break from the European Union.
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New U.K. prime minister addresses Parliament for the first time; WNBA's Sue Bird retires after playoff loss in Seattle
European markets drop after Truss' resignation
European markets have been taking direct hits following the resignation of British Prime Minister Liz Truss. The continent was already facing record-high inflation and interest rate hikes, similar to the U.S. Akin Oyedele, investing deputy editor at Business Insider, joined CBS News' Catherine Herridge to discuss.
U.K. politicians call for investigation into Liz Truss phone hack claim
The British government said Sunday that it has "robust systems in place to protect against cyber threats."
U.K. inflation soars as food prices jump
U.K. inflation soared above 10% for the second time this year. The increase is largely driven by rising food prices. It comes as U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss faces opposition over her failed economic agenda. Adam Posen, president of the Peterson Institute for International Economics, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
Global concern rises following Truss' resignation
U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned as the British government and economy are in turmoil. Now there are some concerns about the lingering effects of the country's instability on the world stage. Robert Holleyman, former U.S. deputy trade representative, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
Rishi Sunak to be U.K.'s new prime minister
Former finance minister Rishi Sunak will be the next prime minister of Great Britain following the resignation of Liz Truss. Gillian Tett, editorial board chair and editor at large in the U.S. for the Financial Times, joins CBS News' John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss the challenges for the new Conservative Party leader.
Rishi Sunak to become U.K. prime minister
Rishi Sunak will become the U.K.'s first prime minister of color and, at 42 years old, the youngest British leader in more than 200 years. He's Britain's fifth leader in roughly six years and the third in 2022 alone. Imtiaz Tyab has the story.
Jon Sopel on Liz Truss' resignation
British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned following a tumultuous 45 days in office. British journalist and former BBC correspondent Jon Sopel joins "CBS Mornings" to break down the next steps to find her replacement.
Fears of a recession loom in the U.S.
Economic turmoil came to a head in the U.K. during former Prime Minister Liz Truss' tumultuous six-week term, while economists in the U.S. now debate if the nation's economy is at the beginning of or will soon see a recession. CBS News' Tony Dokoupil and Lilia Luciano are joined by domestic policy and politics reporter Joseph Zeballos-Roig at online newsletter Semafor to discuss what the economic troubles could mean for both country's leaders.
Rishi Sunak to become U.K.'s next prime minister
The United Kingdom will have a new prime minister for the third time in less than two months. Former finance minister Rishi Sunak will take over for Liz Truss, becoming the first prime minister of color in British history. Wall Street Journal report Paul Hannon joins CBS News to discuss more.
Rishi Sunak to make history as U.K. leader
Former U.K. finance minister Rishi Sunak is set to become the country's next prime minister. Sunak after winning a leadership vote for the Conservative Party. The decision comes just four days after Liz Truss announced she's resigning after just six weeks in office. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has the latest from London.
Rishi Sunak will be next U.K. prime minister
Rishi Sunak won the Conservative Party leadership vote and will become the U.K.'s next prime minister, replacing Liz Truss. CBS News correspondent Elaine Cobbe joins anchors Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green from London with the latest.
Ex-British PM Boris Johnson drops out of leadership race
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced this week that he is taking his name out of the running to be next leader of the Conservative Party. Former Finance Minister Rishi Sunak is now thought to be the leading contender for next Prime Minister.
Boris Johnson pulls out of U.K. prime minister race
Liz Truss announced last week that she would resign after just 45 days in office.
The search for a new U.K. prime minister
Following Liz Truss' resignation, the U.K. is once again searching for a new prime minister. This comes as Britain faces soaring inflation and a potential energy crisis this winter. Axios chief economics reporter Neil Irwin joins CBS News' Tony Dokoupil and Elaine Quijano with the latest.
What led to Liz Truss becoming prime minister
There have been four U.K. prime ministers in the last 12 years as Conservatives struggle to deal with the fallout of Brexit and economic crises. CBS News anchor Anne-Marie Green lays out the timeline of what led to Liz Truss' resignation and the process to replace her.
U.K. PM's ouster sparks search for new leader
British Prime Minister Liz Truss announced she is stepping down after just six weeks in office. Truss announced her resignation Thursday after her policies triggered significant turmoil for the U.K.'s financial markets and backlash from her fellow Conservative Party members. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more, and Politico Europe's U.K. editor Jack Blanchard joined CBS News to discuss the prime minister's resignation.
U.K. prime minister resigns after 6 weeks
Prime Minister Liz Truss announced her resignation just 44 days after Queen Elizabeth II apppointed her. The change comes as the U.K. struggles with inflation over 10%, and at a 40-year high. Ramy Inocencio has more.
U.K. PM's exit follows economic plan's failure
Gillian Tett, editorial board chair and editor at large in the U.S. for the Financial Times, joined CBS News to discuss U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss' announcement that she's resigning.
How will new U.K. PM affect markets?
U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss announced her resignation Thursday amid economic turmoil in the country. Greg Swenson, founding partner of the British investment bank Brigg Macadam, discussed what he thinks the British economy could look like with a new prime minister.
Liz Truss resigns as U.K. prime minister: What happens next?
Liz Truss became the United Kingdom's shortest-serving prime minister on Thursday. Now the country needs a new leader.
Liz Truss resigning as U.K. prime minister
Truss faced a fast-mounting rebellion just weeks into her tenure, with a senior member of her own party declaring he'd "had enough of talentless people."
U.K. prime minister resigning amid turmoil
After less than two months on the job, U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss is stepping down. She made a brief statement announcing her resignation Thursday. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio discussed the breaking news from London with Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green.
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U.S. set to unveil "economic D-Day" sanctions against Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said new sanctions being imposed on Iran would amount to the "greatest financial offensive" ever.
Out-of-control Hawk Fire in Reno, Nevada keeping tens of thousands evacuated
Shifting winds challenged firefighters battling the out-of-control Hawk Fire in Reno, Nevada, that was keeping tens of thousands of people evacuated.
Navy sailor on USS Lincoln says dad was arrested by immigration officials
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Watch Live: Lindsay Clancy trial continues with psychiatrist on stand
The Lindsay Clancy trial resumes with a psychiatrist expected back on the stand as testimony winds down in the Massachusetts murder case.
Sean Grayson, convicted in killing of Sonya Massey, dies in prison, attorney says
Grayson, 32, was found guilty last October of second-degree murder for the shooting of Sonya Massey and was serving a 20-year sentence.
U.S. destroys alleged drug-smuggling boat in Pacific, killing 2 people
Since then, more than 200 people have been killed in U.S. strikes in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea.
Suspect in murders of 5 found dead day after their bodies were discovered
A quintuple murder suspect was found dead inside a vehicle in Enumclaw, Washington a day after the bodies of five people were discovered outside Portland, Oregon, authorities said.
2 Phoenix police officers fired, arrested after violent traffic stop
Two Phoenix police officers were fired and arrested after an unreported traffic stop in which they assaulted a man and woman and shocked them with a Taser, the city's police chief said.
Ex-NBA center ejected from WNBA game after being confronted by player
The WNBA has been the subject of recent debates on whether transgender women should be allowed to participate in the league.
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Out-of-control Hawk Fire in Reno, Nevada keeping tens of thousands evacuated
Shifting winds challenged firefighters battling the out-of-control Hawk Fire in Reno, Nevada, that was keeping tens of thousands of people evacuated.
Ex-NBA center ejected from WNBA game after being confronted by player
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U.S. destroys alleged drug-smuggling boat in Pacific, killing 2 people
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2 Phoenix police officers fired, arrested after violent traffic stop
Two Phoenix police officers were fired and arrested after an unreported traffic stop in which they assaulted a man and woman and shocked them with a Taser, the city's police chief said.
Suspect in murders of 5 found dead day after their bodies were discovered
A quintuple murder suspect was found dead inside a vehicle in Enumclaw, Washington, a day after the bodies of five people were discovered outside Portland, Oregon, authorities said.
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Canada says it will begin retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods after Labor Day
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
Walmart to let shoppers use Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay methods
Walmart will let shoppers use tap-to-pay methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, beginning later this month.
TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle child privacy lawsuit
The Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it violated a U.S. law prohibiting the collection of kids' data.
People are scrambling to find wads of cash dropped all over American cities
Cash drop social media accounts have people racing to find money hidden across the country. Here's what's behind the viral videos.
AI companies accused of hoarding and destroying millions of books
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Trump puts autistic kids in the spotlight and cuts agencies built to protect them
Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.
Jared Kushner and Hakeem Jeffries met as midterm elections loom
The meeting came with Democrats expected to take control of the House in the November elections, which would put Jeffries in line to become the next House speaker.
Navy sailor on USS Lincoln says dad was arrested by immigration officials
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Dr. Oz says MMR is "not a lethal vaccine" despite Trump's comments
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the MMR vaccine is "not a lethal vaccine," despite President Trump's claims in recent days.
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Trump puts autistic kids in the spotlight and cuts agencies built to protect them
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The explosion of ticks and Alpha-gal syndrome
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
The explosion of ticks and Alpha-gal syndrome
This year, emergency room visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. Correspondent David Pogue looks at how residents of Martha Vineyard are addressing an epidemic of Alpha-gal, and talks with experts about how best to avoid tick bites.
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Olympian Jenny Simpson shares rare diagnosis
Retired Olympic runner Jenny Simpson earned a slew of accolades for her performances in three Olympic Games — but two months ago, she nearly died after suffering a cardiac event. Simpson spoke with Errol Barnett about her diagnosis of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, the rare ailment she'd unknowingly carried for four decades.
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4 arrested after world champion boxer shot dead in South Africa
Zolani Tete made history in 2017 when he took just 11 seconds to knock out his opponent with his first punch to retain his WBO bantamweight crown.
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U.S. set to unveil "economic D-Day" sanctions against Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said new sanctions being imposed on Iran would amount to the "greatest financial offensive" ever.
Transcript: Dr. Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 23, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, who is on the boards of Pfizer and UnitedHealthCare, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 23, 2026.
Transcript: Neel Kashkari, Minneapolis Fed president and CEO, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 23, 2026
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Transcript: Rep. Byron Donalds on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 23, 2026
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Bunny Levine, "Gilmore Girls" and "La La Land" actress, dies at 97
Bunny Levine worked as a school librarian for 25 years before pursuing her passion for acting and performing.
Robin Wall Kimmerer on the wonders of nature
Botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer, a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, is author of the New York Times bestsellers "Braiding Sweetgrass" and "The Serviceberry" – books that advocate for living and working in collaboration with the Earth. She talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about the importance of respecting both Western scientific knowledge and Indigenous knowledge, planting trees, and sharing the gifts of nature.
The real no-shoes Kenny Chesney
In his recent memoir, "Heart Life Music," Kenny Chesney describes his life's journey, from Knoxville, Tenn., to No Shoes Nation and beyond. Chesney sits down with Lee Cowan in the Florida Keys, where the country superstar is just another laid-back local, to talk about family, touring, and how he recovered from a 2009 concert which he describes as "hitting a wall." [Originally broadcast Oct. 26, 2025.]
Milan's Casa Verdi, a rest home for musicians living in harmony
Opera great Giuseppe Verdi, one of history's most successful composers, used his fortune to create a retirement home for professional musicians "not favored by fortune." Residents of Casa Verdi in Milan not only share their lifetimes of artistry, they also provide master classes to young musicians. Chris Livesay reports.
Passage: In memoriam
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AI-generated bills swamp congressional lawyers
Lawmakers and lobbyists are now using artificial intelligence to draft bills, but it turns out AI is currently terrible at the technicalities of federal law and regulations. Politico Congress tech reporter Owen Dahlkamp joins to discuss his recent article on the topic.
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle child privacy lawsuit
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AI companies accused of hoarding and destroying millions of books
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Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
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.
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Latest news on Lindsay Clancy trial
Closing arguments in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial are set to begin after weeks of testimony in Massachusetts. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
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Zolani Tete made history in 2017 when he took just 11 seconds to knock out his opponent with his first punch to retain his WBO bantamweight crown.
2 Phoenix police officers fired, arrested after violent traffic stop
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President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
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NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
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New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
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Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
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Trump to impose sanctions on Iran
The Trump administration is expected to announce new sanctions against Iran meant to add economic pressure and bring Tehran back to the negotiating table. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has more.
Trump escalates trade tensions with Canada
The U.S. and Canada failed to reach a trade agreement and are now in the midst of a retaliatory tariffs battle. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports, and Nelson Wiseman, a professor emeritus at the University of Toronto, joins with more insight.
How some are keeping manual driving alive
For generations of drivers, getting behind the wheel meant you had to be able to use a stick shift. Now, new data shows that manual-transmission cars have all but disappeared. But some are keeping the driving skill alive. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn goes on a ride.
Why sewing is making a comeback
A new generation isn't just picking up a needle and thread; they're stitching an entirely new way of life. Itay Hod has the story from California.