Louisiana governor signs Ten Commandments law
Louisiana became the first state to require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom. Republican Gov. Jeff Landry signed the bill into law Wednesday.
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Judge halts new Title IX LGBTQ student protections in 4 states
The judge called the Title IX rule expanding LGBTQ protections for students a "threat to democracy," temporarily blocking it Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana and Idaho.
Ghostwriter creates an unlikely friendship through her stories
A young ghostwriter has written life stories on behalf of 50 people. CBS News contributor David Begnaud shows how the Louisiana writer created a special connection with one man featured in her profile, thanks to his family.
U.S. schools in disrepair desperate for infrastructure money
Congress passed over $1 trillion for infrastructure in 2021, but many aging schools are still waiting for funding.
Surgical castration option OK'd by Louisiana lawmakers for child sex offenders
Louisiana judges could order surgical castration for child sex offenders under legislation approved by lawmakers. If Gov. Jeff Landry signs the bill, the state apparently would be the first with that punishment.
6/5/2022: The Longest Running Oil Spill, Canada’s Unmarked Graves, Carnegie Heroes
Containing the longest-running oil spill in U.S. history; The dark legacy of Canada's residential schools, where thousands of children died; What's in the heads of heroes?
Storms leave outages across Texas as cleanup continues across U.S.
Storms with damaging winds and baseball-sized hail have pummeled Texas again.
Louisiana governor signs bill to classify abortion pills as controlled substances
The law makes possession of the abortion-inducing medications without a prescription a crime.
Louisiana Senate passes bill to classify abortion pills as controlled substances
The abortion pill legislation could be a template for other states to take aim at the medication commonly used in early-stage pregnancies.
South Carolina map case ruling: Key takeaways
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of South Carolina Republicans on Thursday, saying they did not engage in illegal gerrymandering. In a 6-3 vote, the court said challengers failed to prove that race drove the redistricting process. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the ruling.
Louisiana closer to reclassifying abortion drugs
The Louisiana Senate on Thursday passed a bill that would make it the first state in the nation to reclassify the abortion medications misoprostol and mifepristone as "controlled dangerous substances," making it illegal to possess them without a prescription. Republican Gov. Jeff Landry is expected to sign the bill into law. Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Louisiana Senate passes abortion pills bill
A Louisiana bill that aims to classify abortion pills as a controlled substance passed the state's Senate on Thursday. The legislation is now headed to Gov. Jeff Landry's desk. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle breaks down the latest.
Louisiana moves to restrict abortion pills
The Louisiana House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday that would add two commonly used abortion pills to the state's list of controlled dangerous substances. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle explains how the legislation would impact reproductive rights in the state.
Unpacking high court's Louisiana map decision
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Louisiana can use a newly-drawn House map that includes a second district with a majority of Black voters. The decision comes after a lower court recently called the map unconstitutional racial gerrymandering. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Supreme Court OKs Louisiana congressional map
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will allow Louisiana to use a congressional map in November that includes a second district where the majority of voters are Black, giving them the opportunity to elect their favored candidate. Nikole Killion reports.
Supreme Court says Louisiana can use new map
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Louisiana can use a new proposed congressional map that includes a second majority-Black district. A lower court recently blocked the map from taking effect. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion breaks down the long-running dispute.
Louisiana church thwarts mass shooting
A quick-thinking church congregation worked together to prevent a mass shooting in Louisiana over the weekend. The church was packed with dozens of kids about to take part in a sacred rite of passage. Omar Villafranca reports.
Louisiana GOP officials ask Supreme Court to weigh in on congressional map
A divided three-judge panel ruled last month a recently adopted congressional map that includes two majority-Black districts is an unconstitutional racial gerrymander.
A boy gave away his only dollar. In exchange, he was rewarded for his generosity.
Nine-year-old Kelvin Ellis Jr. had just received the dollar for good grades, and it was the only money he had to his name.
Kermit Ruffins turns tragedy into advocacy
Renowned New Orleans trumpeter Kermit Ruffins, celebrated for his performances on global stages, opens up on how his family's firsthand experience with gun violence has shaped his life and music.
Louisiana man sentenced to prison, physical castration for raping teen
Glenn Sullivan Sr., 54, pleaded guilty to four counts of second-degree rape on April 17.
Kermit Ruffins advocates for gun violence awareness after personal tragedy
Trumpeter Kermit Ruffins has performed around the world, but he's sharing how a personal tragedy involving gun violence has impacted his family and music.
Storms slam the South
Flash flooding warnings in Tallahassee, Florida, and other parts of the South persist as Louisiana officials survey tornado damage in Slidell. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson has the latest on the severe weather.
Powerful storms tear through southeast U.S.
Severe storms are sweeping across the Southeast, where residents are being warned about the possibility of hail and even tornadoes. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard's husband speaks out following split
Gypsy Rose Blanchard announced her split from Ryan Anderson amid filming for their new Lifetime docuseries.
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U.S. launches retaliatory strikes for downing of Apache helicopter
The two helicopter pilots were uninjured. After the retaliatory strikes were announced, President Trump said, "I believe the response should be very strong, very powerful."
House passes $70 billion bill to fund ICE for rest of Trump's term
The House passed Republicans' $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies for the rest of the Trump administration.
Texas teen found guilty of murder in stabbing at high school track meet
The trial of Karmelo Anthony centered on whether he acted in self-defense when he fatally stabbed Austin Metcalf at a Frisco ISD track meet in 2025.
Vance: Iran deal could happen in a week or months from now
In an interview airing on "CBS Sunday Morning," Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. will reach a deal with Iran before November's midterm elections.
FEMA overhaul would make disaster aid harder to access, analysts warn
A new analysis warns a proposed FEMA overhaul by a Trump-appointed panel would limit access to disaster aid for survivors, shifting the burden to state and local agencies amid hurricane season.
Watchdog finds waste and unsanitary conditions at ICE facility inside Fort Bliss
From August 2025 to March 2026, an immigrant detention facility at Fort Bliss Army base suffered a host of serious incidents, including two deaths that were investigated by the Government Accountability Office.
U.S. Apache helicopter shot down by Iran, Trump says; crew rescued by sea drone
The two crew members were rescued by a sea drone in the first such operation ever carried out by the U.S. military, officials told CBS News.
Ukraine winning war with Russia, retired U.S. generals say
Several retired U.S. generals and the former director of a U.S. intelligence agency told CBS News they believe Ukraine now has the upper hand in the war with Russia.
Social Security's insolvency date is projected for end of 2032
The report offers a fresh look at the finances of a program that provides benefits to more than 70 million Americans.
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New sunscreen option wins FDA approval after years of delay
A sunscreen ingredient that's been available in Europe, Japan and South Korea for years has finally been approved by the FDA for sale in the U.S.
Watchdog finds waste and unsanitary conditions at ICE facility inside Fort Bliss
From August 2025 to March 2026, an immigrant detention facility at Fort Bliss Army base suffered a host of serious incidents, including two deaths that were investigated by the Government Accountability Office.
May inflation likely topped 4% for first time in 3 years, economists say
Economists expect the Consumer Price Index this week to show U.S. inflation continuing to rise due to higher energy costs.
Many soccer fans excited about U.S. hosting World Cup, CBS News poll finds
The U.S. being a host country for the World Cup generates interest among fans, but less so among those who are not soccer fans.
Here's the retirement challenge nobody talks about
Many Americans spend decades saving for retirement, but lack a plan for using that money once they stop working, a new survey finds. Here's what to know.
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May inflation likely topped 4% for first time in 3 years, economists say
Economists expect the Consumer Price Index this week to show U.S. inflation continuing to rise due to higher energy costs.
Here's the retirement challenge nobody talks about
Many Americans spend decades saving for retirement, but lack a plan for using that money once they stop working, a new survey finds. Here's what to know.
A bidding war is underway for the world's oldest bank
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena has been operating for well over 500 years, and some Italian officials reportedly want to ensure it stays in Italian hands.
Social Security's insolvency date is projected for end of 2032
Medicare's hospital insurance trust fund will be unable to pay full benefits in 2033, which could lead to higher health care costs for Americans over 65.
Meta launches program to train workers for data center jobs
Meta pledged to invest $115 million to train electricians, plumbers and other workers needed to operate data centers.
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Trump stands by decision to name Pulte to intel role despite revolt in Congress
Bill Pulte will begin serving as acting director of national intelligence in a week and a half, President Trump said, effectively standing by his decision to name the housing regulator and Trump loyalist.
FEMA overhaul would make disaster aid harder to access, analysts warn
A new analysis warns a proposed FEMA overhaul by a Trump-appointed panel would limit access to disaster aid for survivors, shifting the burden to state and local agencies amid hurricane season.
Watchdog finds waste and unsanitary conditions at ICE facility inside Fort Bliss
From August 2025 to March 2026, an immigrant detention facility at Fort Bliss Army base suffered a host of serious incidents, including two deaths that were investigated by the Government Accountability Office.
Vance: Iran deal could happen in a week or months from now
In an interview airing on "CBS Sunday Morning," Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. will reach a deal with Iran before November's midterm elections.
Key spy power on verge of lapsing after Trump appoints controversial intel chief
Democrats say they won't vote to reauthorize the key spy authority known as FISA Section 702 as long as Bill Pulte is leading the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
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New sunscreen option wins FDA approval after years of delay
A sunscreen ingredient that's been available in Europe, Japan and South Korea for years has finally been approved by the FDA for sale in the U.S.
Safety concerns over weight loss drug
There's a new safety concern about doctors prescribing one experimental weight loss treatment, retatrutide, that hasn't even been FDA approved yet. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
How an experimental weight-loss drug is being openly promoted by physicians
Doctors are jumping the gun to prescribe a medication lacking FDA approval that has gone viral on social media. "Why are we waiting?" one physician asked.
The promises and pitfalls of GLP-1 drugs
Approved 20 years ago as a diabetes treatment, GLP-1 drugs have been found to help patients reduce weight, changing the lives of more than 30 million people in the U.S. But there also have been troubling side effects reported.
The promises and pitfalls of GLP-1 drugs
Approved 20 years ago as a treatment for diabetes, GLP-1 drugs have been found also to help patients significantly reduce weight. More than 30 million people in the U.S. have had their lives changed by GLP-1 medications. But there have also been troubling side effects reported. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with experts who say the drugs might prove useful in treating other diseases associated with obesity (including cancer); and with patients who have taken GLP-1 drugs and experienced widely varying reactions.
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Vance: Iran deal could happen in a week or months from now
In an interview airing on "CBS Sunday Morning," Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. will reach a deal with Iran before November's midterm elections.
Dozens of 7,000-year-old headless human skeletons found in ditch
Researchers have discovered dozens of headless human skeletons in a ditch in Slovakia, which they believe date back 7,000 years.
Ukraine winning war with Russia, retired U.S. generals say
Several retired U.S. generals and the former director of a U.S. intelligence agency told CBS News they believe Ukraine now has the upper hand in the war with Russia.
Afghan Taliban forces open fire at protest sparked by dress code arrests
Afghanistan's Taliban rulers deny shooting at protesters and claim no women or girls have been arrested because they're all following strict dress code rules.
A bidding war is underway for the world's oldest bank
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena has been operating for well over 500 years, and some Italian officials reportedly want to ensure it stays in Italian hands.
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Logan Marshall-Green on "Killing Castro"
"Marshals" actor Logan Marshall-Green joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings to discuss his recent work on "The Odyssey," "Boiúna: Legend of the Amazon" and "Killing Castro."
Expert on UAPs, Spielberg's "Disclosure Day"
Garry Nolan, a professor of pathology at Stanford University School of Medicine and the executive director of the board for The Sol Foundation, joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day," and its exploration of the existence of aliens on Earth.
Biggest winners from the 79th Tony Awards
CBS News New York's Dave Carlin breaks down the biggest wins and performances from the 79th Tony Awards.
Steven Spielberg talks "Disclosure Day"
Oscar-winning director Steven Spielberg talks to CBS News about his 34th feature film, "Disclosure Day," which explores what would happen if all of the evidence about UFOs and alien life was released to the entire world and proved we are not alone. He also discusses his opinion on aliens, saying they "have been here and they are here."
Highlights from the Tony Awards
At Broadway's biggest night, "Schmigadoon!" took home the award for best musical. Meanwhile, "Arthur Miller's 'Death of a Salesman'" won six Tony Awards, the most of the night. Jamie Wax has more on the winners and top moments.
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Meta launches program to train workers for data center jobs
Meta pledged to invest $115 million to train electricians, plumbers and other workers needed to operate data centers.
New Apple features to keep kids safe
Apple is rolling out an update with new parental controls to help navigate screen time and keep kids safe. Jo Ling Kent explains the changes.
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.
How to buy SpaceX shares as its blockbuster IPO readies for liftoff
SpaceX is setting aside a large chunk of shares for ordinary investors as it seeks to raise a record $75 billion. Here's what to know.
Can an AI agent cover for you while you're at the beach?
"AI can make everything that was on my plate visible to colleagues while I'm gone," one expert said.
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NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
El Niño could bring more widespread coral bleaching, NOAA warns
The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.
Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts, use it to make bread
More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
Meteor lights up southern Michigan
Days after a meteor exploded over New England, another fireball was spotted, visible in the Midwest to the Northeast. Rob Marciano has more.
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Details on Karmelo Anthony's sentencing
A jury on Tuesday found Karmelo Anthony, 19, guilty of murder for the 2025 stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Texas track meet. CBS News correspondent Jonah Kaplan reports.
Karmelo Anthony convicted of murder in stabbing
Karmelo Anthony was convicted of murder Tuesday for the 2025 stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Texas track meet. CBS News Texas reports.
Charlotte train stabbing suspect found incompetent
Decarlos Brown Jr, the man accused of fatally stabbing Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte, North Carolina, light rail train, has been ruled incompetent for trial "at this time." CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
Stabbing attack in Belfast sparks calls for anti-immigration protests
Police appeal for calm as graphic video of a Belfast stabbing attack fuels calls for anti-immigration protests in Northern Ireland.
Alligator attacks DWI suspect who was fleeing police
A man suspected of driving while impaired was attacked by an alligator after attempting to flee police in Louisiana, authorities said.
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NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
Blue Origin vows to resume New Glenn launches despite explosion
Damage to Blue Origin's lone launch pad in the wake of last week's spectacular explosion was not as severe as initially feared, the company said.
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NASA administrator on Artemis III mission
NASA administrator Jared Isaacman speaks with CBS News' Mark Strassmann about the upcoming Artemis III mission, its complexity, NASA's plans for an eventual moon base and more.
U.S. fires new strikes against Iran: CENTCOM
U.S. Central Command says it began launching self-defense strikes Tuesday in response to Iran's shoot-down of a U.S. military helicopter patrolling the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Eleanor Watson and Natalie Brand have more.
U.S. launches self-sefense strikes against Iran
The U.S. military says it began retaliatory strikes on Iran in response to the downing of an Apache helicopter. CBS News' Eleanor Watson has more.
Details on Karmelo Anthony's sentencing
A jury on Tuesday found Karmelo Anthony, 19, guilty of murder for the 2025 stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Texas track meet. CBS News correspondent Jonah Kaplan reports.
Karmelo Anthony convicted of murder in stabbing
Karmelo Anthony was convicted of murder Tuesday for the 2025 stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Texas track meet. CBS News Texas reports.