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Trump encourages NFL boycott over national anthem protests; Germany's far-right appears on the rise after elections
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Germany elections
Angela Merkel's fourth term as German chancellor is all but guaranteed according to early projections from Germany's national elections. But the win is bittersweet for Merkel as a far-right nationalist party picked up seats in parliament. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Lionel Barber on US-Europe relations
As President Trump is expected to pull out of the Paris climate change deal, it could further strain the country's relationship with European allies. After G7 and NATO meetings last week, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Europe could no longer rely on others, apparently meaning the U.S. Financial Times editor Lionel Barber joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss U.S. relations with Europe.
Trump and Merkel
At Tuesday's press briefing, Sean Spicer insisted that President Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel "get along very well." However, the two leaders themselves are not exactly saying that. Debora Patta reports.
Trump's unproven wiretap claims
President Trump would not back down from his unsubstantiated wiretap accusation against former President Obama, despite both the House and Senate intelligence committees saying no surveillance of Trump Tower took place. During German Chancellor Angela Merkel's first visit to the Trump White House, the president raised a diplomatic sore spot with a reference to the NSA surveillance of the chancellor's cell phone. Errol Barnett reports.
Wiretap questions
Despite offering no evidence that Trump Tower was wiretapped during the campaign, President Trump amplified said Friday that he and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have wiretapping in common. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joined CBSN to break down what his latest comments mean for the White House.
3/17: Evening News
President Trump continues to defend his claim that Obama wiretapped Trump Tower during the 2016 presidential campaign; Jaden Hayes lost both of his parents in a short period.
Trump keeps hitting wiretap claims
President Trump continues to defend his claim that Obama wiretapped Trump Tower during the 2016 presidential campaign. On Friday he dragged German chancellor Angela Merkel into the unproven statement, amid contradictions of the claim from Fox News and the U.K. Major Garrett reports.
Trump-Merkel press conf.
President Trump hosted German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the White House for a roundtable meeting and press conference on Friday, after having spent much of his 2016 campaign bashing her. It was the first meeting between the German leader and the new president. Watch the full press conference.
Trump hosts Merkel
President Trump will spend most of his day with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, one of his biggest targets during the 2016 presidential election. CBS News' Margaret Brennan reports that both Mr. Trump and Merkel hope to start their relationship on the right foot.
Trump adviser on China
At the 2017 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Trump adviser and founder of SkyBridge Capital Anthony Scaramucci talks with CBS News about the incoming administration's planned relationship with China and the need for what he calls "symmetrical" free trade.
Inauguration cancellations
In an interview with CBS News, Trump adviser and founder of SkyBridge Capital Anthony Scaramucci comments on the controversy surrounding those backing out of the inauguration of President-elect Trump.
Trump adviser on criticisms
At the 2017 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Trump adviser and founder of SkyBridge Capital Anthony Scaramucci discusses criticism of the president-elect and Mr. Trump's plans to create an effective relationship with the EU and the press.
Obama lost in translation?
During a news conference with the German Chancellor Angela Merkel, President Obama seemed lost in translation for a moment. The president can be seen taking out his earpiece and smiling at the chancellor. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has more on the moment.
Obama on Russia
At a joint news conference Thursday with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, President Obama said that he hopes President-elect Donald Trump will tough on Russia when needed. CBS News foreign correspondent Margaret Brennan joins CBSN with more.
Obama and Merkel
President Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel held a joint press conference in Berlin on Thursday. They discussed the importance of the two nations cooperating for a prosperous world, and how things may change under a Trump administration. Watch their full remarks.
Obama and Merkel meet in Berlin
President Obama will bring a message of solidarity when he meets with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin. Merkel is concerned about President-elect Donald Trump's rhetoric and his friendly outreach to Russia. Margaret Brennan reports.
CBS News' Charlie Rose spoke with President Barack Obama in Germany while the president was visiting Chancellor Angela Merkel
CBS News' Charlie Rose spoke with President Barack Obama in Germany while the president was visiting Chancellor Angela Merkel. Rose asked the president about his new plan to deploy 250 U.S. troops to Syria to combat ISIS and about the threat of North Korea's nuclear tests. Charlie Rose joined CBSN to discuss his conversation with the president.
President Obama hopes a trade agreement with Europe will be finalized before he leaves office
President Obama hopes a trade agreement with Europe will be finalized before he leaves office, but the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership faces critics in the U.S. and abroad. Mr. Obama spoke to Charlie Rose in Germany Monday, where he tried to rally support. He also discussed why one of his favorite global leaders is German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
He will meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel Wednesday afternoon, and then Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi Thursday
French President Francois Hollande will meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel Wednesday afternoon, and then Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi Thursday before flying to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. All this follows Hollande’s meetings in Washington Tuesday, where President Obama offered solidarity, but not much else. Chip Reid reports.
Luisa Kroll, Forbes' assistant managing editor of wealth, joins "CBS This Morning" to reveal the annual list
Forbes magazine looked at many factors including money and influence. Luisa Kroll, Forbes' assistant managing editor of wealth, joins "CBS This Morning" to reveal the annual list.
The power women control $1 trillion in annual revenues
Only on "CBS This Morning," Forbes reveals its annual list of "World's 100 Most Powerful Women." It includes 24 CEOs, 15 billionaires and eight heads of state. The power women control $1 trillion in annual revenues. Forbes Media executive vice president Moira Forbes joins "CBS This Morning" to reveal the results.
President Obama met German Chancellor Angela Merkel Monday in an effort to figure out an approach to ending the war in Ukraine
President Obama met German Chancellor Angela Merkel Monday in an effort to figure out an approach to ending the war in Ukraine. The major question the two leaders faced involved the arming of Ukrainian troops in their fight against Russian-backed rebels. Major Garrett reports.
Merkel and President Obama will discuss ways to handle conflict in Ukraine and find common ground
The White House is preparing to welcome German Chancellor Angela Merkel. She and President Obama will discuss ways to handle conflict in Ukraine and find common ground. Bill Plante reports from the White House.
The leaders of Germany, France, Russia and Ukraine agreed to meet next week in Belarus to discuss terms of a possible cease-fire
The leaders of Germany, France, Russia and Ukraine agreed to meet next week in Belarus to discuss terms of a possible cease-fire. It comes on the eve of a critical meeting between German Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Obama. Julianna Goldman reports.
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Seized ship taken toward Iran as Trump and Xi agree on Strait of Hormuz
A ship was taken by unknown parties toward Iranian waters after an Indian-flagged vessel was attacked off Oman.
China's Xi warns Trump about "conflicts" if Taiwan isn't "handled properly"
President Trump is in Beijing meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, with the two leaders aiming to stabilize their trading relationship after last year's trade war.
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Hero pilot recounts crash landing in Atlantic Ocean
Ian Nixon, a veteran pilot from the Bahamas, put the plane he was flying down in the ocean without anyone suffering serious injuries.
Ukraine says Russia launches "virtually nonstop" strikes on Kyiv
More than 1,500 Russian drones and dozens of missiles were launched in the last two days, according to Ukrainian officials.
Software CEO convicted for running $1 billion Medicare fraud scheme
Brett Blackman was convicted on charges including healthcare and Medicare fraud, and faces decades in prison.
CENTCOM chief says Iran's hold on strait has weakened, but threats remain
Admiral Brad Cooper of U.S. Central Command told the Senate Armed Services Committee that U.S. forces have destroyed more than 90% of Iran's inventory of 8,000 naval mines.
Senate adopts resolution to withhold senators' pay during shutdowns
The Senate unanimously agreed to adopt a resolution on Thursday that will withhold senators' pay during a lapse in funding for any federal agency.
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Bipartisan U.S.-Mexico congressional caucus launches amid diplomatic strain
The launch is being backed by the American Mexican Leadership Council, a new national organization also debuting Thursday to elevate Mexican American leadership and advance U.S.-Mexico collaboration.
Why Taiwan is a major flashpoint between the U.S. and China
For decades, U.S. presidents have remained steadfast in their defense of the tiny Asian ally from its neighboring giant.
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Trucking broker can face lawsuit over fatal crash, Supreme Court rules
A CBS News investigation showed the broker had worked with dangerous "chameleon carriers," thousands of which evade federal safety enforcement by reincarnating under new names.
Trump Mobile says its T1 mobile phone to ship this week
Trump Mobile's $499 gold-toned phone has faced delays since it was unveiled in June 2025.
Why are so many U.S. CEOs in China with Trump, and what do they want?
More than a dozen American CEOs are accompanying President Trump on his trip to China. That's not unusual.
Former death row inmate granted bond after nearly being executed 3 times
An Oklahoma judge granted bond to former death row inmate Richard Glossip on Thursday, laying the groundwork for his first release from prison since 1997.
CENTCOM chief says Iran's hold on strait has weakened, but threats remain
Admiral Brad Cooper of U.S. Central Command told the Senate Armed Services Committee that U.S. forces have destroyed more than 90% of Iran's inventory of 8,000 naval mines.
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Trump Mobile says its T1 mobile phone to ship this week
Trump Mobile's $499 gold-toned phone has faced delays since it was unveiled in June 2025.
Why are so many U.S. CEOs in China with Trump, and what do they want?
More than a dozen American CEOs are accompanying President Trump on his trip to China. That's not unusual.
Jury awards $49.5 million to Boeing 737 MAX crash victim's family
A jury in Chicago awarded $49.5 million in damages Wednesday to the family of a 24-year-old American who perished in a 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash.
Rare blue-green diamond sells for record price at auction
The 5.5-carat "Ocean Dream" diamond was found in Central Africa in the 1990s.
Workers are getting paid to teach AI how to do their jobs
AI companies are recruiting a wide range of temp workers, from writers to wine enthusiasts, for hourly-paid gigs to help train their language models.
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Trucking broker can face lawsuit over fatal crash, Supreme Court rules
A CBS News investigation showed the broker had worked with dangerous "chameleon carriers," thousands of which evade federal safety enforcement by reincarnating under new names.
Why are so many U.S. CEOs in China with Trump, and what do they want?
More than a dozen American CEOs are accompanying President Trump on his trip to China. That's not unusual.
CENTCOM chief says Iran's hold on strait has weakened, but threats remain
Admiral Brad Cooper of U.S. Central Command told the Senate Armed Services Committee that U.S. forces have destroyed more than 90% of Iran's inventory of 8,000 naval mines.
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Bipartisan U.S.-Mexico congressional caucus launches amid diplomatic strain
The launch is being backed by the American Mexican Leadership Council, a new national organization also debuting Thursday to elevate Mexican American leadership and advance U.S.-Mexico collaboration.
U.S. Border Patrol chief resigns in latest immigration shakeup
U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks, who was appointed to the role last year, told staff on Thursday that he is stepping down.
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Activities that challenge your mind may help maintain brain health
Challenging your mind, through games and learning new skills, may help reduce your risk of dementia, according to the Alzheimer's Association. (Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association.)
Trump demands Medicaid data for deportation. Some states go further.
Several states have required their health agencies to take on another job: verifying immigration status among Medicaid recipients and reporting them to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
No Americans showing hantavirus symptoms
Jake Rosmarin is one of the 16 Americans at the University of Nebraska Medical Center being monitored for signs of hantavirus. Ian Lee spoke with him and has more details.
AI is fabricating citations in biomedical studies, researchers find
"Your doctor could be making decisions around treatment based on studies that never existed," one expert said.
New Yorker describes hantavirus quarantine experience after cruise ship outbreak
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
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CENTCOM chief says Iran's hold on strait has weakened, but threats remain
Admiral Brad Cooper of U.S. Central Command told the Senate Armed Services Committee that U.S. forces have destroyed more than 90% of Iran's inventory of 8,000 naval mines.
Ukraine says Russia launches "virtually nonstop" strikes on Kyiv
More than 1,500 Russian drones and dozens of missiles were launched in the last two days, according to Ukrainian officials.
U.K. health secretary resigns in scathing letter, setting up leadership fight
Health Secretary Wes Streeting quit embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Cabinet in what is expected to be a precursor to challenging his leadership.
Sailors from doomed 1845 polar expedition identified through DNA
The identification of the remains also resolved a decades-long debate about the worst disaster in the history of British polar exploration.
Jury awards $49.5 million to Boeing 737 MAX crash victim's family
A jury in Chicago awarded $49.5 million in damages Wednesday to the family of a 24-year-old American who perished in a 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash.
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"Survivor" contestants on double elimination
(Spoilers ahead) "CBS Mornings" reveals the castaways voted off during Wednesday's episode of "Survivor 50" in another double elimination. They discuss being part of the franchise and their legacies in the game.
National Recording Registry adds Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Ray Charles, more
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
Troubling trend for touring musicians
Major musicians from Post Malone to Meghan Trainor have recently struggled to sell out stadiums and arenas for their tours. It's a troubling trend being called "blue dot fever" and has led to entertainers canceling some or all of their shows. Ash-har Quraishi reports.
Geena Davis talks new series "The Boroughs"
Actor Geena Davis talks about starring in the new series "The Boroughs," if there are parallels between herself and the character she plays, and why she's drawn to supernatural projects. She also addresses representation in the entertainment industry.
"Top Gun" celebrates 40 years
The action movie "Top Gun," starring Tom Cruise, was released 40 years ago. To celebrate its anniversary, the film and its sequel, "Top Gun: Maverick," are returning to AMC theaters nationwide for one week. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
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Trump Mobile says its T1 mobile phone to ship this week
Trump Mobile's $499 gold-toned phone has faced delays since it was unveiled in June 2025.
Workers are getting paid to teach AI how to do their jobs
AI companies are recruiting a wide range of temp workers, from writers to wine enthusiasts, for hourly-paid gigs to help train their language models.
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.
China's most critical issue: Taiwan
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called Taiwan "the most important issue" between his country and the U.S. About 10% of the population in Taiwan wants to reunify with mainland China, and there are real fears that it will fall under communist control. Tony Dokoupil and Anna Coren break down its importance to China and the U.S.
Companies hiring humans to train AI platforms
AI training is an emerging job market where those with specialized skills are paid to train bots to be more accurate and human-like in their responses. The CBS News MoneyWatch team spoke with multiple hiring platforms that pair human experts with AI training jobs. Megan Cerullo has more.
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NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
What's in the released UFO files?
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
Trump: UFO files released for transparency
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it's time for the American people see it for themselves, as the Pentagon started releasing previously classified documents related to UFOs and UAPs. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
"The Age of Disclosure" director on UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released and declassified numerous files on UFOs, including eyewitness testimony, photos and reports. Government knowledge of non-human intelligent life was the subject of the documentary "The Age of Disclosure," released in February. Its director and producer, Dan Farah, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Former death row inmate granted bond after nearly being executed 3 times
An Oklahoma judge granted bond to former death row inmate Richard Glossip on Thursday, laying the groundwork for his first release from prison since 1997.
Software CEO convicted for running $1 billion Medicare fraud scheme
Brett Blackman was convicted on charges including healthcare and Medicare fraud, and faces decades in prison.
Huge twist in Alex Murdaugh case
Alex Murdaugh, the former South Carolina lawyer who was convicted of murder, will get a new trial and have his convictions overturned, the state's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday. CBS News' Eva Pilgrim reports.
Feds arrest tourist accused of hurling rock at endangered seal's head
The tourist sparked outrage after a witness recorded him chucking a coconut-sized rock at "Lani," a beloved Hawaiian monk seal off a Maui beach.
Videos show shots fired in Philippine Senate
Warning: Distressing video. Authorities in the Philippines tried to arrest a senator on Wednesday, resulting in a burst of gunfire in the Philippine Senate, according to an Associated Press journalist and other witnesses.
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NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
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David Begnaud meets a man who has attended the Kentucky Derby for 79 years in a row – and his dying wish to make it there one last time.
CENTCOM chief: Iran's capabilities "degraded"
Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of the U.S. Central Command, told Sen. Jack Reed that Iran is a "significantly degraded threat" but the country still retains some capabilities. Cooper appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday.
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Christopher Nolan, the filmmaker behind "Oppenheimer," "Interstellar," "The Dark Knight" and "The Odyssey," sits down with Scott Pelley. Sunday on 60 Minutes.
Breaking down the U.S. "learning recession"
A new report from the national Education Scorecard warns the U.S. is experiencing a "learning recession." Thomas Kane, professor at Harvard's Center for Education Policy Research, joins CBS News to discuss.
Crowdstrike exec on Chinese, North Korean threats
Adam Meyers, head of counter adversary operations for Crowdstrike, joins CBS News to discuss how Americans should view potential cyber threats from China and North Korea.