NAACP calls for college sports boycott
The NAACP is calling on Black student athletes and fans to boycott public universities in several Southern states over voting rights. LZ Granderson, opinion columnist at the Los Angeles Times, joins to discuss.
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Trump to visit L.A. to survey wildfire damage
President Trump is set to visit communities hit by wildfires in Southern California on Friday. The president continues to blame local and state officials for the devastation. Alene Tchekmedyian, investigative reporter for the Los Angeles Times, joins "America Decides" to discuss the current status of the firefight and unpack Trump's critical comments.
Washington Post won't endorse presidential candidate, sparking outrage
The Washington Post on Friday said it will not endorse Kamala Harris, Donald Trump or any other candidate this year.
Why U.S. journalism faces uncertain future
Journalism is crucial for informing the public and keeping elected officials in check, but the U.S. news business is not in a healthy state. Paul Farhi, freelance writer and father of CBS News senior White House producer Arden Farhi, joins to explain what's happening to U.S. journalism — and the potential ramifications on American democracy.
2023 Coachella music festival preview
Coachella is back for this year's music festival. Music reporter August Brown from The Los Angeles Times joins to preview this years event.
Western storms replenishing reservoirs
Storms tracking over the Western United States may bring relief to the drought-stricken region. Los Angeles Times reporter Sammy Roth speaks with "Prime Time" host John Dickerson about how this factors into our changing climate.
MoneyWatch: Egg prices soar across U.S.
The cost of eggs is soaring across the country, as millions of Americans are still struggling with high inflation. Sonja Sharp, a Metro reporter for the Los Angeles Times, joins CBS News to discuss why the staple food has become so expensive.
L.A. City Council racist remarks fallout
The Los Angeles City Council is meeting today following the leak of a recording of racist comments made by council president Nury Martinez. The meeting follows protests demanding the resignation of those involved. Gustavo Arellano, a Los Angeles Times columnist reporting on the scandal, joins CBS News to discuss the latest.
Orange County, California, turns blue
Los Angeles Times political reporter Melanie Mason joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss why longtime GOP stronghold Orange County, California, now has more registered Democrats than Republicans.
Stopping the flames
Firefighters battling the deadliest wildfires in California history say they finally "turned a corner." At least 40 people have been killed since the fires began one week ago. Around 5,700 homes and businesses have been destroyed. At this time, 140 people remain missing in Sonoma County. Evacuation orders are still in effect for about 75,000 people. Fifteen large fires continue to burn across the state. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal reports.
CBS execs suspended following LA Times report
Two longtime CBS executives are on administrative leave while the company looks into alleged racist and sexist behavior first reported by the Los Angeles Times. National correspondent Jericka Duncan reports.
Hundreds gather for pro-Armenia protest outside L.A. Times
Demonstrators said they were holding a peaceful protest calling for "fair coverage on Azerbaijan's aggression toward Artsakh and Armenia."
California wildfires burn over 3 million acres
In California, this year's record-breaking wildfires have already burned over 3.4 million acres. Joseph Serna, a metro reporter for the Los Angeles Times, joined CBSN with more on the factors have been making the fires so bad this year.
Police PR departments face criticism
Police bodycam footage of the death of Daniel Prude in Rochester, New York, was released not by the police department but by his family's lawyers. That's one of the many incidents leading to scrutiny of police public relations units. Maya Lau of the Los Angeles Times joined CBSN to discuss how police PR departments often shape the narrative of criminal justice stories.
California fires, blackouts & climate change
Lawmakers' plans to fight climate change are facing complications as dangerous wildfires burn through California. According to the Los Angeles Times, precautionary blackouts to prevent wildfires from sparking are causing reliability concerns for the state's electric grid. Sammy Roth, an energy reporter for the L.A. Times, joins CBSN to discuss.
Cyberattack hits major U.S. newspapers and affects distribution
A spokesman for the Department of Homeland Security told Reuters they are investigating the attack
"Journalists are not the enemy," news outlets say
More than 400 newspapers have joined forces with The Boston Globe and published editorials refuting President Trump's claims that media outlets propagate "fake news" and are an "enemy of the people." Boston Globe editorial board member and deputy ideas editor Alex Kingsbury joined CBSN to explain the initiative.
L.A. Times ordered to change article about cop linked to Mexican Mafia
Judge makes ruling after officer pleads guilty to lying to investigators looking into whether he has connections to the Mexican Mafia and Armenian organized crime
Russell Simmons denies sexual misconduct allegations
Keri Claussen Khalighi accused Simmons of sexual misconduct when she was 17 years old; Simmons says everything that occurred was consensual
Disney ends LA Times ban amid backlash
Disney drew ire for barring the paper's reporters from screenings after an unflattering piece on its business
Disney barred from awards over L.A. Times dispute
A dispute between Disney and film critics is escalating after the media company barred the newspaper from a "Thor" screening
Women speak out on harassment in Calif. politics
More than 140 female lawmakers, staffers, consultants and lobbyists pledged "not to tolerate perpetrators or their enablers"
Prison official gives update on Charles Manson amid hospitalization reports
82-year-old killer and cult leader was convicted of orchestrating the 1969 murders of pregnant actress Sharon Tate and six others
Gannett ends hostile pursuit of Tronc
Media company abandons bid to buy struggling owner of the Chicago Tribune and Los Angeles Times
Reporter on covering Juliana Redding murder
Jack Leonard is the criminal courts reporter for the Los Angeles Times. Normally covering cases involving the seedy underbelly of L.A. society, Leonard found himself in a rare position when he covered the murder case of college student, aspiring actress and model Juliana Redding.
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Trump says U.S. will win war "one way or the other" as Iran holds Khamenei's funeral
The U.S. is "going to win one way or the other," Trump said Monday, as Iran held a colossal public funeral for their slain supreme leader.
Top Democrats call on Platner to drop out as sexual assault allegation emerges
A Maine woman told Politico that Graham Platner entered her home in late 2021 and forced himself on her. Platner denies the allegation.
Judge says alleged D.C. pipe bomber isn't covered by Trump's Jan. 6 pardons
A judge ruled that that President Trump's pardons of the rioters were "expressly limited" to those who were convicted of their actions on Jan. 6, 2021, and did not apply to Brian Cole Jr.
FIFA criticized for lifting U.S. star's red card suspension after Trump phone call
Europe's soccer governing body and prominent commentators have criticized the decision, which allows Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium.
5-day preliminary hearing for Charlie Kirk's alleged killer is underway
Prosecutors will present their case this week against Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Kyiv apartment building hit by multiple Russian strikes month apart
Residents of a Kyiv apartment building hit a second time by a Russian strike greeted emergency responders with dark humor, volunteer Kateryna Tereshkova said.
Trump says he saw play that led to red card and asked FIFA president for review
President Trump said he spoke to FIFA president Gianni Infantino after seeing the play and asked for a review.
Fighter jets intercept Russian plane near aircraft carrier off Iceland
The Russian Bear-F plane "repeatedly approached" the HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier, flying "unnecessarily close" and dropping sonar devices, according to the U.K.'s defense ministry.
National Guard members on patrol in Memphis fatally shoot man, police say
Two Tennessee National Guard members fatally shot a man in Memphis who turned toward them with a gun during a downtown pursuit, authorities said.
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Judge says alleged D.C. pipe bomber isn't covered by Trump's Jan. 6 pardons
A judge ruled that that President Trump's pardons of the rioters were "expressly limited" to those who were convicted of their actions on Jan. 6, 2021, and did not apply to Brian Cole Jr.
AI actor Tilly Norwood set to star in first feature film
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
Trump says he saw play that led to red card and asked FIFA president for review
President Trump said he spoke to FIFA president Gianni Infantino after seeing the play and asked for a review.
Microsoft to cut more than 3,000 jobs from ailing Xbox unit
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
EasyJet agrees to $6.7 billion takeover by U.S. private equity firm
U.K. budget airline has struck a deal to be acquired after rejecting four previous offers by the American investment firm.
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AI actor Tilly Norwood set to star in first feature film
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
Microsoft to cut more than 3,000 jobs from ailing Xbox unit
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
EasyJet agrees to $6.7 billion takeover by U.S. private equity firm
U.K. budget airline has struck a deal to be acquired after rejecting four previous offers by the American investment firm.
More than 100,000 fireworks recalled ahead of July 4
Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using the recalled fireworks and return them for a full refund.
How to save money on air conditioning as electric bills climb
As Americans endure another bout of extreme heat, experts say small thermostat adjustments and other energy-saving steps can help reduce soaring cooling costs.
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Judge says alleged D.C. pipe bomber isn't covered by Trump's Jan. 6 pardons
A judge ruled that that President Trump's pardons of the rioters were "expressly limited" to those who were convicted of their actions on Jan. 6, 2021, and did not apply to Brian Cole Jr.
Top Democrats call on Platner to drop out as sexual assault allegation emerges
A Maine woman told Politico that Graham Platner entered her home in late 2021 and forced himself on her. Platner denies the allegation.
Trump says he saw play that led to red card and asked FIFA president for review
President Trump said he spoke to FIFA president Gianni Infantino after seeing the play and asked for a review.
Transcript: Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Carlos Gimenez on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 5, 2026
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Reps. Adriano Espaillat, Democrat of New York, and Carlos Gimenez, Republican of Florida, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 5, 2026. The interview was taped on July 2, 2026.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 5, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Carlos Giminez join Ed O'Keefe.
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Switching to a cheaper health plan delayed a man's access to vital medicine
A Florida man thought he had carefully planned for a seamless switch between health plans. It was anything but.
"Very unhealthy" pollution levels recorded in D.C. after July 4th fireworks
A "purple" air quality alert was issued for Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas, on Sunday, meaning pollution reached levels considered "very unhealthy."
1 symptom leads to dad's cancer diagnosis: "I was like, 'Wait, what?'"
Eric Dillon thought the pain in his shoulder was a minor injury. It took two years to get the real answer.
Why tick season is expected to be worse than normal
The CDC is reporting the highest rate of emergency room visits from tick bites since 2017 in many parts of the U.S.
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What a Brooklyn bodega reveals about the craze for an experimental weight-loss drug
It isn't approved by the FDA, but we found an experimental weight-loss drug called retatrutide for sale at a local convenience store.
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Kyiv apartment building hit by multiple Russian strikes month apart
Residents of a Kyiv apartment building hit a second time by a Russian strike greeted emergency responders with dark humor, volunteer Kateryna Tereshkova said.
Man confesses from jail to killing wife, says he will reveal location of body
Delphine Jubillar went missing in southern France in December 2020 at the height of the COVID pandemic and her body was never found.
EasyJet agrees to $6.7 billion takeover by U.S. private equity firm
U.K. budget airline has struck a deal to be acquired after rejecting four previous offers by the American investment firm.
U.K. fighter jets intercept Russian plane near aircraft carrier off Iceland
The Russian Bear-F plane "repeatedly approached" the HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier, flying "unnecessarily close" and dropping sonar devices, according to the U.K.'s defense ministry.
Prince Harry at odds with Buckingham Palace over U.K. stay
Prince's Harry's spokesperson says an offer to stay was "withdrawn at the last moment," which the Palace denies
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Details emerge of Swift-Kelce wedding
The highly anticipated wedding between pop superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs Pro Bowler Travis Kelce took place at Madison Square Garden on Friday. Page Six senior reporter Carlos Greer joins with the emerging details.
AI actor Tilly Norwood set to star in first feature film
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
Beyoncé releases first new song in two years
Beyoncé released her first new song in two years, "MORNING DEW (DONK)," on the Fourth of July. Caché McClay, a music reporter for USA Today Network, has more.
Details of Swift, Kelce wedding
After weeks of speculation, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce officially tied the knot at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Lilia Luciano has more on the venue's transformation, guest list and the couple's vows.
Details on Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding
More details are emerging about the huge Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding that brought together 1,000 people in New York City. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
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Microsoft to cut more than 3,000 jobs from ailing Xbox unit
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
Why U.S. initially restricted Anthropic AI models
The Trump administration has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's most advanced artificial intelligence models, Fable and Mythos, after weeks of negotiations over national security concerns. CNET Editor-in-Chief David Katzmaier joins to discuss.
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.
White House lifted AI limits, Anthropic says
Tech giant Anthropic says that the federal government has now removed restrictions from its robust Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models. Axios reporter Madison Mills has more on artificial intelligence regulation.
Sony to stop making physical discs for PlayStation starting in 2028
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
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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.
The American innovation that made millions of others possible
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
New White House UFO panel chair speaks out
The White House appointed former Harvard University astronomer Avi Loeb to lead its new panel on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as UAPs and UFOs. Loeb shares his enthusiasm for his new role.
3 futurists predict what America will be like in the centuries ahead
From space to healthcare and artificial intelligence, what could the next 250 years of the United States look like?
NASA strives to save doomed telescope
NASA is in a race against time as the Swift Observatory telescope in orbit sinks closer to Earth. CBS News consultant William Harwood explains the $30 million salvage operation.
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Testimony at accused Kirk killer's hearing
A five-day preliminary hearing is underway for the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the details.
Judge to weigh evidence for trial in Kirk killing
A five-day hearing began Monday for the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to break down the proceedings.
Man confesses from jail to killing wife, says he will reveal location of body
Delphine Jubillar went missing in southern France in December 2020 at the height of the COVID pandemic and her body was never found.
Key hearing begins for Tyler Robinson
A key hearing begins Monday for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk. CBS News' Carter Evans has the latest.
Hearing for man accused of killing Kirk
Prosecutors on Monday aim to convince a judge at a key hearing that they have enough evidence against Tyler Robinson to go to trial and seek the death penalty. Robinson is accused of murdering conservative activist Charlie Kirk, whose widow and parents are expected to be in the courtroom. Carter Evans reports.
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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.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
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Celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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New Jersey hit with powerful storms after heat wave
Parts of New Jersey are cleaning up after a wave of powerful thunderstorms brought flooding and ripped the roof off a BJ's Wholesale Club. Lana Zak reports on that and some of the other severe weather across the U.S., while Lonnie Quinn has a look at the forecast.
Roof caves in at New Jersey store; no injuries
Flash floods in New Jersey left streets underwater after the weekend brought thunderstorms and relentless rain, and even caused the roof to partially collapse at a wholesale club less than 60 miles from New York City. No one was hurt in the incident. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak has the latest.
1 year of Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act"
President Trump on Monday launched a program offering tax-deferred investment accounts for children under 18. The Trump Accounts were created under the president's massive tax and spending law, which Congress passed last year. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more.
Pastor back in U.S. after time in Chinese prison
The pastor of one of China's largest underground churches has reunited with his family in the U.S. after spending 266 days in prison. The Free Press' Frannie Block joins CBS News with the details. The Free Press is a Paramount publication.
Former FIFA referee on Balogun's red card saga
President Trump's intervention in the U.S. team's red card controversy has renewed concerns about politics bleeding into sports, but this isn't the first time government officials have been accused of trying to influence a match's outcome. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser explains. Then, former FIFA referee Christina Unkel joins with analysis.