How a Maine 8-year-old inadvertently became a fashion trendsetter
Most 8-year-old boys don't get dressed to the nines. But James Ramage of Chelsea, Maine, loves to dress for third-grade success.
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Commission: Authorities had cause to take Maine mass shooter into custody beforehand
A commission investigating the mass shooting last year in Lewiston, Maine, found that a sheriff's office had cause to take the killer into custody beforehand and take away his guns.
Maine mass shooter's apparent brain injury may not be behind his rampage
Experts have mixed opinions on whether a possible brain injury in Robert Card led him to kill 18 people last year in Maine's deadliest mass shooting.
Maine skipper now first American woman to race solo around the world
Cole Brauer, a 29-year-old sailor from Maine, is now the first American woman to race solo around the world.
Maine's deadliest mass shooter had evidence of brain injuries, analysis shows
Robert Card, the Army reservist who shot 18 people to death last year, had significant evidence of traumatic brain injuries, a Boston university analysis showed.
Super Tuesday contests underway
Voters in 15 states and one U.S. territory are heading to the polls for the 2024 Super Tuesday contests. CBS News campaign reporters Olivia Rinaldi and Aaron Navarro break down what to know at this stage of the 2024 presidential election.
SCOTUS hears Trump ballot case: Key takeaways
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Thursday over whether Colorado can remove Donald Trump from the state's primary ballot for his conduct in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, riot. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford and CBS News election law contributor David Becker join "America Decides" to break down what happened.
Yells for help lead to Maine man's rescue after boat overturns
The man was found on a small island after his skiff overturned and his family reported him missing.
Maine removes Trump from 2024 primary ballot
The state of Maine has removed Donald Trump from its primary ballot, but his campaign is vowing to appeal. It is the second state, following Colorado, attempting to block the former president from running again, alleging that he is disqualified by the 14th Amendment for his role in inciting the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol. Scott MacFarlane reports from Washington, D.C.
Maine's supreme court declines to hear Trump ballot eligibility case
It comes after Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows concluded that former President Donald Trump didn't meet ballot qualifications under the U.S. Constitution's insurrection clause.
Maine election official asks state supreme court to review Trump ballot decision
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said the appeal to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court ensures it has "the opportunity to weigh in now, before ballots are counted."
Maine storms wash away historic fishing shacks, expose 1911 shipwreck
A record high tide washed away three historic fishing shacks and a century-old shipwreck was exposed by another storm.
Maine mass shooting 911 transcripts reveal panic: "Please hurry"
The 911 dispatch center was flooded with around 50 calls from people at a bowling alley and a restaurant in Lewiston, Maine, which were both targets of the state's deadliest mass shooting last October.
Northeastern US preparing for snow, rain, ice over the weekend
The northeast is preparing for a weekend winter storm that threatens to dump a messy mix of snow, rain and ice.
Legal expert on Trump ballot challenges
Former President Donald Trump is appealing a court order in Maine that bars him from appearing on the presidential primary ballot there. Colorado handed down a similar ruling earlier last month. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more on appeals in the Maine and Colorado cases as well as Trump's other legal battles.
Trump faces criminal cases amid 2024 campaign
Former President Donald Trump's legal team is trying to delay the criminal cases against him as he continues to dominate the GOP field ahead of the 2024 presidential election. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman is following Trump's legal woes.
Trump appeals Maine ballot decision
Former President Trump has appealed the Maine secretary of state's decision to remove him from the primary ballot of his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Maine's Superior Court now has until Jan. 17, 2024, to come to a decision.
Campaign trail news you may have missed
Nikki Haley didn't mention slavery when reflecting on the cause of the Civil War, Donald Trump was ruled ineligible for the ballot in Maine and Ron DeSantis seems to have staked his entire campaign in Iowa. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro has a look at what you may have missed from the campaign trail last week.
Maine's secretary of state explains why she barred Trump from primary ballot
In an interview with CBS News, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said Trump engaged in an insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021, and the U.S. Constitution bars him from holding office again.
Trump to appeal Maine ballot disqualification
A second state has disqualified former President Donald Trump from its primary ballot. Maine's Democratic secretary of state announced the decision late Thursday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane lays out the next steps in the case.
Maine secretary of state disqualifies Trump from primary ballot
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows ruled Trump is disqualified from appearing on the state's primary ballot for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol.
If states block Trump from primary ballot, can he still run for president?
After decisions in Colorado and Maine to bar former President Donald Trump from the ballot, pressure is building for the U.S. Supreme Court to settle the issue of Trump's eligibility.
Trump ballot eligibility disputes explained
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows is set to issue a decision soon on whether former President Donald Trump can stay on the state's Republican primary ballot in 2024. On Wednesday, the Colorado Republican Party asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a ruling from the state's high court that said Trump was ineligible for the presidency. CBS News legal correspondent Jessica Levinson joins CBS News to discuss these challenges and more.
A 5-year-old in Maine has an inseparable bond with her duck. Not a toy duck -- a real, live duck. She believes she is the duck's mom, and vice versa
A 5-year-old in Maine has an inseparable bond with her duck. Not a toy duck -- a real, live duck. She believes she is the duck's mom, and vice versa. Steve Hartman went "On the Road" to meet this dynamic duck duo.
Other efforts to bar Trump from ballot
Colorado isn't the only state where former President Donald Trump is facing efforts to disqualify him from the 2024 ballot. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi is following moves in California and Maine that may follow the Colorado Supreme Court's decision to exclude Trump from the state's primary ballot.
At least 10 FBI staffers who worked on Mar-a-Lago case have been fired, sources say
They all worked on former Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into President Trump's retention of classified records.
Can the U.S. and Iran reach a nuclear deal to avert a war?
Trump says he won't let Iran to build a nuclear weapon, and Iran says it doesn't intend to, but as talks resume, experts see war as more likely than a deal.
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Senator seeks DEA info on "incredibly disturbing" Epstein drug investigation
Federal drug enforcement investigators targeted Jeffrey Epstein and 14 others in a yearslong probe first reported by CBS News.
Instagram to alert parents when teens search for info on suicide
Starting next week, parents will get an alert if their teen repeatedly searches for certain terms related to self-harm or suicide in a short time span.
Hillary Clinton to appear for Epstein deposition before House panel today
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is set to meet with the House Oversight Committee on Thursday in New York.
Cuba says speedboat from Florida was carrying weapons for "terrorist purposes"
Cuba's Interior Ministry said Wednesday night that the boat was carrying 10 people armed with assault rifles, handguns and Molotov cocktails.
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ICE arrested 261 DACA recipients over 10 months last year, document shows
Federal immigration agents arrested 261 DACA recipients during the first 10 months of the second Trump administration, according to statistics shared with Congress.
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Bipartisan bill aims to block big investors from buying single-family homes
A bipartisan Senate duo is teaming up on legislation that would ban large investment firms from snapping up single-family homes, a measure they say is aimed at the country's housing affordability crunch.
U.S. women's hockey star reiterates team missed SOTU over logistical challenges
"I know, like, later on, there'll be a full invite for all Team USA athletes to go to the White House like there has been in the past," decorated U.S. women's hockey veteran Kelly Pannek told CBS News.
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Instagram to alert parents when teens search for info on suicide
Starting next week, parents will get an alert if their teen repeatedly searches for certain terms related to self-harm or suicide in a short time span.
Toucan seen flying around Las Vegas for months is rescued
The toucan has been living in Las Vegas since November, much to the concern of bird experts who were worried about the exotic bird's health and ability to survive.
Hillary Clinton to appear for Epstein deposition before House panel today
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is set to meet with the House Oversight Committee on Thursday in New York.
Ex-Air Force pilot who allegedly trained Chinese military pilots arrested
Former Air Force fighter pilot Gerald Brown, who allegedly trained Chinese military personnel without authorization, has been arrested, the Justice Department says.
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Bipartisan bill aims to block big investors from buying single-family homes
A bipartisan Senate duo is teaming up on legislation that would ban large investment firms from snapping up single-family homes, a measure they say is aimed at the country's housing affordability crunch.
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Instagram to alert parents when teens search for info on suicide
Starting next week, parents will get an alert if their teen repeatedly searches for certain terms related to self-harm or suicide in a short time span.
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Bipartisan bill aims to block big investors from buying single-family homes
A bipartisan Senate duo is teaming up on legislation that would ban large investment firms from snapping up single-family homes, a measure they say is aimed at the country's housing affordability crunch.
What's behind the Anthropic-Pentagon feud
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave the AI company Anthropic an ultimatum about the military's use of its technology, known as Claude.
Kalshi fines and suspends MrBeast employee for insider trading
The prediction market said it suspended Artem Kaptur, an employee of the popular YouTuber MrBeast, for insider trading.
Will banning big home investors lower prices? Experts are skeptical.
The president reiterated a plan to ban big investors from buying single-family homes, but some experts say bigger remedies are needed.
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Can the U.S. and Iran reach a nuclear deal to avert a war?
Trump says he won't let Iran to build a nuclear weapon, and Iran says it doesn't intend to, but as talks resume, experts see war as more likely than a deal.
Hillary Clinton to appear for Epstein deposition before House panel today
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is set to meet with the House Oversight Committee on Thursday in New York.
Exclusive
Bipartisan bill aims to block big investors from buying single-family homes
A bipartisan Senate duo is teaming up on legislation that would ban large investment firms from snapping up single-family homes, a measure they say is aimed at the country's housing affordability crunch.
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Senator seeks DEA info on "incredibly disturbing" Epstein drug investigation
Federal drug enforcement investigators targeted Jeffrey Epstein and 14 others in a yearslong probe first reported by CBS News.
Maduro's lawyer says U.S. blocking Venezuelan government from paying his legal fees
The lawyer for Nicolas Maduro says the U.S. is blocking Venezuela's government from paying for the cost of his legal defense against drug trafficking charges.
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Health premiums threaten their nest egg. A terminal diagnosis may spare it.
Chaz and Jean Franklin were facing a sevenfold increase in their health premium payments with the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. Then Jean received a crushing diagnosis.
Could "kidulting" be the way to take the work out of your workout?
A British gym chain is offering classes in "kidulting," luring adults into fitness with classes built around playground and PE class classics.
Novo Nordisk to slash Wegovy and Ozempic prices starting in 2027
Starting in 2027, the Danish pharma firm will sell its weight-loss and diabetes drugs for $675 per month.
As more Americans embrace anxiety treatment, RFK Jr. derides medications
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has criticized the broadening use of anxiety medications, but doctors and researchers say the MAHA movement is misrepresenting drugs that have been proven to help.
How safe is America from polio?
After decades of American children routinely receiving polio vaccines, the virus that had doomed many to paralysis was nearly eliminated in the United States. But vaccine avoidance today may allow the crippling disease to return.
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Can the U.S. and Iran reach a nuclear deal to avert a war?
Trump says he won't let Iran to build a nuclear weapon, and Iran says it doesn't intend to, but as talks resume, experts see war as more likely than a deal.
Ex-Air Force pilot who allegedly trained Chinese military pilots arrested
Former Air Force fighter pilot Gerald Brown, who allegedly trained Chinese military personnel without authorization, has been arrested, the Justice Department says.
Maduro's lawyer says U.S. blocking Venezuelan government from paying his legal fees
The lawyer for Nicolas Maduro says the U.S. is blocking Venezuela's government from paying for the cost of his legal defense against drug trafficking charges.
Cuba says speedboat from Florida was carrying weapons for "terrorist purposes"
Cuba's Interior Ministry said Wednesday night that the boat was carrying 10 people armed with assault rifles, handguns and Molotov cocktails.
German police arrest suspect in American woman's 1994 murder
The body of 24-year-old tourist Amy Lopez was found by children in 1994 near the historic Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, located on the Rhine river.
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Deon Cole on NAACP Image Awards
Actor and comedian Deon Cole is back to host the NAACP Image Awards. Cole joins CBS News with more on what to expect.
First look at "Survivor 50"
"Survivor" returns Wednesday for its 50th season, featuring fan-favorite contestants over the past 25 years. "CBS Mornings" has a preview of the historic season.
Martin Short grieves death of his daughter
Actor and comedian Martin Short has postponed upcoming dates of his comedy tour with longtime friend Steve Martin as he grieves the sudden death of his 42-year-old daughter, Katherine. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees revealed
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced 17 nominees for its class of 2026, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Iron Maiden and Luther Vandross. The new members will be revealed in April.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame unveils "diverse list" of 2026 nominees
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
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Instagram to alert parents when teens search for info on suicide
Starting next week, parents will get an alert if their teen repeatedly searches for certain terms related to self-harm or suicide in a short time span.
iPhone feature helps save skiers after avalanche
When a deadly avalanche struck outside Lake Tahoe, California, an iPhone feature allowed the surviving skiers to get the help they needed. Tim Werth, tech editor at Mashable, joins CBS News to explain.
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.
What's behind the Anthropic-Pentagon feud
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave the AI company Anthropic an ultimatum about the military's use of its technology, known as Claude.
Anthropic narrows AI safety pledge
Anthropic, the maker of the chatbot Claude, is narrowing its signature pledge on artificial intelligence safety. The abrupt changes come amid a tense standoff between the company and the Pentagon over the use of its AI model. New York Times reporter Sheera Frenkel joins to discuss.
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What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
These United States: George Washington and climate change
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
Impact of climate change on Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
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Ex-Air Force pilot who allegedly trained Chinese military pilots arrested
Former Air Force fighter pilot Gerald Brown, who allegedly trained Chinese military personnel without authorization, has been arrested, the Justice Department says.
Inside the Kouri Richins Trial | "48 Hours" Podcast
Grief children's book author Kouri Richins is on trial in Utah, accused of fatally poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, with a fentanyl-laced Moscow mule in 2022. Prosecutors say she killed him for financial gain, while also engaging in an extramarital affair. The defense argues his death was an accidental overdose. In a special episode, "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales speaks with CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman about the key evidence, the prosecution's motive theory, and what to watch as the Utah murder trial unfolds.
Colin Gray jury hears interrogation recording
The trial of the father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter resumed in Georgia on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports.
German police arrest suspect in American woman's 1994 murder
The body of 24-year-old tourist Amy Lopez was found by children in 1994 near the historic Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, located on the Rhine river.
Reports of missing Epstein files
Reports are emerging about documents potentially missing from the Epstein files released by the Justice Department that may be linked to President Trump. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
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NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
Artemis II moon rocket hauled off launch pad for repairs
Fixing the Space Launch System rocket's helium pressurization problem has pushed the Artemis II launch to at least April 1.
Mike Fincke reveals he was the astronaut who had medical issue on the ISS
NASA astronaut Mike Fincke said he was the crew member whose medical issue required a group of space station fliers to return to Earth earlier than planned last month.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
NASA to start slow-moving process returning moon rocket to hangar this week
The space agency said Sunday it's targeting Tuesday for the slow, four-mile trek across Kennedy Space Center, weather permitting.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Sneak peek: The Woman Who Died Twice
ALL NEW: A woman's body is found in a swamp, murdered. Impossible, say friends, who learned she'd died in a hospital five months earlier. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. Watch Saturday, Feb. 28, at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount.
Marco Rubio addresses Cuba situation
Cuban authorities said Wednesday the country's coast guard killed four people on a speedboat that was registered in Florida. The people on the boat first fired at Cuban border guard troops when they tried to approach the boat for identification, Cuba's interior ministry said. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides reports.
College students react to Trump's 2026 SOTU
President Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in history on Tuesday night. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak watched the speech with college students and got their reactions in real time.
Moving crew helps rescue abducted toddler
Quick-thinking movers stepped in to block a truck at a convenience store in Arizona after spotting an abducted child from an Amber alert. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
iPhone feature helps save skiers after avalanche
When a deadly avalanche struck outside Lake Tahoe, California, an iPhone feature allowed the surviving skiers to get the help they needed. Tim Werth, tech editor at Mashable, joins CBS News to explain.