3rd-grader gets letter from Hillary Clinton
Martha Kennedy Morales lost her race for school president by one vote. But then the Maryland third-grader got an inspiring letter from Hillary Clinton. WUSA-TV's Evan Koslof reports.
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Music program helps Baltimore students strike the right chord
A year-round music program called OrchKids, run by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, has grown to include 1,300 students
Four days of memorials for George H.W. Bush
George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States, will be honored with four days of memorials and events before reaching his final resting place. Ed O'Keefe reports from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, where President Bush will be brought Monday.
Trump entities to be subpoenaed by state attorneys general
D.C. and Maryland want to know which foreign governments are paying at Trump Hotel
High school football players accused of "astonishingly cruel" sex assault
The 15-year-olds are being tried as adults for allegedly assaulting four freshmen on the junior varsity team
Active shooter scare at Walter Reed was drill gone wrong, officials say
Pentagon officials said a subordinate command was planning a drill when someone accidentally triggered an alert, prompting a police response
Parents of Maryland student who died say health center didn't test for adenovirus
Freshman Olivia Paregol's father also believes mold in her dorm room contributed to her death
Deadly adenovirus outbreak
The adenovirus has claimed the lives of at least 12 people and dozens of others are sick in New Jersey and Maryland. Emergency room physician Dr. Robert Gatter from Lenox Hill Hospital joins CBSN to discuss the symptoms of the disease and what's being done to combat the outbreak.
Cummings says he'll do "anything and everything" to make Mueller findings public
"I would do anything and everything in my power to have the findings presented to not only to the Congress, but to the people of the United States," Cummings said
Maryland files legal challenge to appointment of acting AG
Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh filed a motion arguing that Whitaker's appointment is illegal and unconstitutional
Maryland cops serving "red flag" gun removal order kill armed man
Police say the man opened the door holding his gun and "became irate" over the order; a struggle for the gun ensued
"It sounded like bombs": Amazon warehouse collapse leaves 2 dead
The victims were not Amazon employees but third-party contractors, Amazon said
High school football player wows crowd with rendition of the national anthem
Jackson Dean Nicholson did his own take of the national anthem before his team took the football field
Melania Trump's plane unexpectedly turns around
Plane carrying first lady Melania Trump unexpectedly returns to Joint Base Andrews after "minor mechanical issue"
Van Hollen says Dems ready for "political trench warfare" in battle for Congress
"Look, nobody goes lower than Donald Trump. I mean, that's a bottomless pit," said Van Hollen
Ponzi scheme suspect cast spells, paid $720K for prayers to thwart charges
Six-figure payments for prayers didn't spare Dawn Bennett from a 17-count indictment on fraud charges
Kavanaugh wrongly claimed he could drink legally in Maryland as a teen
Brett Kavanaugh has repeatedly said he was legally allowed to consume beer as a prep school senior in Maryland
Brett Kavanaugh's yearbook jokes explained
The Supreme Court nominee offered his own explanations for jokes that were speculated to refer to sexual exploits and binge drinking
Ex-NSA employee gets 5 years in prison for taking top secret info home
Nghia Hoang Pho, 64, of Ellicott City, was sentenced to five years and six months in prison after pleading guilty
Kavanaugh accuser responds to Senate request
Christine Blasey Ford has agreed to "provide her first-hand knowledge of Brett Kavanaugh's sexual misconduct next week," according to a letter her lawyers sent to the Senate Judiciary Committee. Weijia Jiang reports.
Maryland shooter shot herself before police arrived
Police are giving more information on the fatal shooting at a Rite Aid distribution center in Maryland. They said the suspect appeared to be targeting specific individuals.
Maryland shooter had a history of mental illness, police say
Snochia Moseley, 26, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after the shooting
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3 killed at Rite Aid distribution center; Florida baby survives heart surgery inside womb.
Search for motive in Maryland shooting
Investigators in a deadly warehouse shooting in Maryland are still looking for a motive. Police say Snochia Moseley killed three co-workers at a Rite Aid distribution center then shot and killed herself. Three others were wounded in Thursday's shooting. Mola Lenghi reports.
Maryland cops shot entering "wrong address" on warrant
Prince George's County Police Chief apologizes, halts all searches pending review after 2 officers wounded by resident
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Trump says Strait of Hormuz deadline delayed amid talks with Iran
As Iran threatens to mine the entire Persian Gulf, Trump says his deadline for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen is postponed amid negotiations with Tehran.
2 pilots killed as plane and fire-rescue truck collide at LaGuardia Airport
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and fire and rescue vehicle collided, authorities said.
ICE agents deployed to some U.S. airports as TSA lines stretch for hours
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
Trump postpones strikes on Iran's power plants, but Iran denies talks
Iranian state media said there was no "direct or indirect communication" with President Trump.
Supreme Court hears case over mail ballots that arrive after Election Day
The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a Mississippi law that allows ballots that are postmarked by but received up to five days after Election Day to be counted.
Suspected hate crime as 4 Jewish group ambulances set ablaze in London
Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime after vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire early Monday morning.
Dow jumps more than 1,000 points after Trump delays Iran ultimatum
Crude oil prices also dropped after President Trump said the administration had held "good and productive" peace talks with Iran.
Could the Iran war help Ukraine get back in Trump's good books?
Trump says aid for Ukraine depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, but as the Iran war takes that mantle, Kyiv eyes opportunities to build long-term defense partnerships.
Trump administration says it's ready to deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia
The Trump administration has asked a federal judge to dissolve her order preventing ICE from deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia.
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Trump has Christopher Columbus statue placed near White House
A statue of Christopher Columbus been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House.
OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies of cancer at 43
The reclusive billionaire bought a majority stake in OnlyFans in 2018, growing the site into a major adult content platform.
ICE agents deployed to some U.S. airports as TSA lines stretch for hours
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
Supreme Court hears case over mail ballots that arrive after Election Day
The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a Mississippi law that allows ballots that are postmarked by but received up to five days after Election Day to be counted.
Dow jumps more than 1,000 points after Trump delays Iran ultimatum
Crude oil prices also dropped after President Trump said the administration had held "good and productive" peace talks with Iran.
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How to cut down on pet expenses as costs rise
Pet ownership costs over the past year have increased by up to 10%, according to Rover.
OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies of cancer at 43
The reclusive billionaire bought a majority stake in OnlyFans in 2018, growing the site into a major adult content platform.
Dow jumps more than 1,000 points after Trump delays Iran ultimatum
Crude oil prices also dropped after President Trump said the administration had held "good and productive" peace talks with Iran.
Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
CBS News Radio to shut down after nearly a century of broadcasting
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
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Could the Iran war help Ukraine get back in Trump's good books?
Trump says aid for Ukraine depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, but as the Iran war takes that mantle, Kyiv eyes opportunities to build long-term defense partnerships.
Trump has Christopher Columbus statue placed near White House
A statue of Christopher Columbus been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House.
Trump postpones strikes on Iran's power plants, but Iran denies talks
Iranian state media said there was no "direct or indirect communication" with President Trump.
ICE agents deployed to some U.S. airports as TSA lines stretch for hours
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
Supreme Court hears case over mail ballots that arrive after Election Day
The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a Mississippi law that allows ballots that are postmarked by but received up to five days after Election Day to be counted.
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More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Complex procedure saves officer with chest pain, heart condition
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
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Could the Iran war help Ukraine get back in Trump's good books?
Trump says aid for Ukraine depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, but as the Iran war takes that mantle, Kyiv eyes opportunities to build long-term defense partnerships.
Police find $12 million worth of cocaine on smuggling boat off Puerto Rico
Cocaine with an estimated value of $12 million has been seized off the north coast of Puerto Rico, authorities said.
Trump postpones strikes on Iran's power plants, but Iran denies talks
Iranian state media said there was no "direct or indirect communication" with President Trump.
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Trump says Strait of Hormuz deadline delayed amid talks with Iran
As Iran threatens to mine the entire Persian Gulf, Trump says his deadline for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen is postponed amid negotiations with Tehran.
Suspected hate crime as 4 Jewish group ambulances set ablaze in London
Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime after vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire early Monday morning.
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Patrick Ball on medical drama "The Pitt"
"The Pitt" star Patrick Ball tells "CBS Mornings" he had been auditioning since 2013 and didn't think his acting dreams were "ever going to happen" when he was cast in the medical drama. He also opens up about how the series is personal for him.
Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
In 2005, the "Friends" star played Valerine Cherish, a washed-up sitcom actress, in the HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback.
Extended interview: Lisa Kudrow
In this web exclusive, Emmy-winning actress Lisa Kudrow talks with Tracy Smith about "Friends," and her HBO show "The Comeback."
Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
"Friends" star Lisa Kudrow played a washed-up sitcom actress, Valerie Cherish, in the 2005 HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and then returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback for a third season. Kudrow talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her love for playing Phoebe Buffay; her aptitude for "cringe comedy"; and how she found solace following the death of "Friends" castmate Matthew Perry.
Chef Ruthie Rogers on the comforts of food and conversation
The River Cafe in London has had a Michelin star since the late 1990s, thanks to co-founder, owner, acclaimed chef and podcaster Ruthie Rogers, whose new book, "Table 4 at the River Cafe," celebrates conversations and comfort food.
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Ways to cut down on pet care expenses
The cost of care for your pet is rising with one study finding that one in five pet owners carry at least $2,000 in pet-related debt. But there are ways to cut down on pet expenses. Ash-har Quraishi explains.
How iNaturalist app users have fun while aiding science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss - and, as Martha Stewart discovers, it's fun!
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 a fun nature app aids science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
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How a fun nature app aids science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
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.
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Suspected hate crime as 4 Jewish group ambulances set ablaze in London
Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime after vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire early Monday morning.
Fentanyl found inside Barbies sold at Missouri discount store, police say
Police found that five Barbie packages containing fentanyl were sold. They have all been recovered.
Couple on unusual activity at neighbor's home: "I think they finally killed him"
When Gary Herbst, described by his Minnesota neighbors as confrontational, disappeared on July 8, 2013, it appeared he walked out on his wife and teenage son. Years later, a startling discovery would confirm what neighbors thought they might have witnessed.
Wife of Joseph Duggar charged with child endangerment after his arrest
Kendra Duggar was charged with multiple misdemeanors a day after husband Joseph Duggar's arrest.
5 more defendants plead guilty in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme
Five people who were charged in connection to the Feeding Our Future scheme pleaded guilty to wire fraud this week.
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Artemis II back on launch pad for moon mission
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
Possible meteorite crashes into Houston area home, officials say
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Eileen Collins on breaking barriers in space
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
Repaired moon rocket heads back to launch pad for April 1 liftoff
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
Video shows meteor streaking across the sky
A meteoroid was spotted streaking across the sky in 10 states. In some areas, there was also a loud boom, similar to an explosion. NASA says the meteor, which was traveling 45,000 mph in the sky, fragmented - causing the bright fireball and loud boom.
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Trump dodges question about troops in Iran
President Trump said Monday that he was extending his self-imposed deadline on Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after threatening to bomb its power plants. CBS News' Eleanor Watson has more as Mr. Trump dodges questions about deploying more troops to the region.
Trump flexes on reopening of Strait of Hormuz
President Trump said Monday on social media that he's told the Defense Department to suspend military strikes against Iranian power plants after "good and productive talks," virtually extending his imposed deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian foreign ministry says it's unaware of any talks. CBS News' Chris Livesay has more.
H.R. McMaster weighs in on Strait of Hormuz
CBS News contributor H.R. McMaster breaks down the current state of affairs around the Strait of Hormuz after President Trump walked back threats to bomb Iran's power plants.
Iran contradicts Trump's claims about talks
Iran's foreign ministry is denying President Trump's claims on Monday that the two countries have had "GOOD AND PRODUCTIVE" talks over the last few days. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Chris Livesay have more.
Videos show TSA lines at U.S. airports
Travelers at major U.S. airports faced hourslong wait times to go through security checkpoints over the weekend as TSA officers missed another week of pay due to the partial government shutdown. Videos showed some lines stretching through the airport parking lot.