Judge shoots and kills himself after standoff involving hostages
Timothy Maher, a disability judge, held three hostages for about 10 hours Friday inside a home, police say
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Derek Jeter starts program to have players, managers learn Spanish
"Everybody expects the Latin players to make an effort to speak English," Jeter told ESPN. "Well, especially here in Miami, if you don't speak Spanish, you don't fit in. I think it's important"
Researchers may be on brink of solving deadly red tides
Two pumps installed on a canal mix water with ozone, which removes toxins
Fourth and final suspect arrested in killing of rapper XXXTentacion
XXXTentacion was gunned down in front seat of BMW after leaving motorcycle dealership
Hurricane sending risky surf ashore as it swirls off East Coast
Hurricane Chris marks the earliest formation of a season's second hurricane since 2005, according to the National Hurricane Center
Homeless artist with no arms allegedly stabbed tourist
Jonathan Crenshaw, a Miami Beach street artist, allegedly used his feet to stab a visitor with scissors
Airline passenger tries to "artfully conceal" python in hard drive
The "interception prevented a possible wildlife threat on an aircraft," TSA said
Mom secretly recorded son's teacher calling him a "loser"
A mother in Florida secretly recorded 32 hours of audio and says she caught a kindergarten teacher humiliating her son in class
Man makes 911 call while clinging to the hood of speeding car
A man was seen on the hood of a speeding black Mercedes Benz on the southbound I-95 Express Lanes
Man runs on Atlanta tarmac
Airline passengers in Atlanta got a surprise Tuesday afternoon when a man dressed only in his underwear was seen running on the tarmac. He approached a Delta jet that had just flown in from Miami before getting arrested.
Police say men attempted to impale officer with tow truck
Miami-Dade police say the men used the tow truck to steal a pickup truck and then led police on a chase
Man arrested after exchanging fire with cops at Trump resort
Police in Doral, Florida, say nobody apart from single male suspect was left with gunshot wounds, motive remains unclear
MAGA hat incident
The Cheesecake Factory has suspended multiple employees after a black customer accused them of harassing him over his "Make America Great Again" hat. The Cheesecake Factory said it is conducting an investigation and "immediately apologized to the guest in person," but he said no one from the restaurant has reached out to him.
Parents of Florida school shooting victims to run for office
Alyssa Alhadeff's mother, Lori, and Alaina Petty's father, Ryan, filed Tuesday at the Broward County Elections Office
Caged tiger sparks outrage at Miami high school prom
Caged animal's presence angered some who called it animal abuse for the sake of entertainment
After outrage over caged tiger at prom, high school responds
Florida high school decided to take jungle theme for prom a bit too seriously for some students with caged tiger
Four face hate crime charges in Florida gay pride parade attack
One man said he and another person were repeatedly punched and kicked as attackers yelled an anti-gay expletive
School shooting survivor calls for investment firm boycott
David Hogg is calling for a boycott of two of what he says are the biggest investors in gun manufacturers: BlackRock and The Vanguard Group
FBI offers new reward for info on fugitive in deadly 1996 ValuJet crash
Valenzuela-Reyes was facing federal criminal charges after investigators determined he had mishandled oxygen generators that were placed in the DC-9's cargo hold
Broncos linebacker under investigation for hammerhead shark catch
Von Miller is under investigation for reeling in the shark while fishing off the coast of South Florida
Woman says Disney kicked her off cruise over pregnancy
Emily Jackson and her family of 10 were prevented from boarding a Disney Magic cruise because she is 25 weeks pregnant
World Chess Championship
With his win in the Candidates Tournament, 25-year-old Fabiano Caruana is the first American since 1972 to qualify to challenge for the World Chess Championship. The Miami-born, American-Italian dual citizen will be the first American to compete for the title since Bobby Fischer last won it in in 1972.
Parents claim hospital let police take newborn unlawfully
Now, nobody knows where the baby and her grandmother are
Biden: I would have "beat the hell out" of Trump for comments about women
Addressing a #MeToo movement at a rally in Miami, the former vice president had tough words for the president
Details emerge in Florida bridge collapse that claimed 6 lives
Documents obtained by The Associated Press show there was a key change in design and placement of doomed bridge
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
GOP conference chair says Miller is "our nominee right now" despite allegations
House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain said she is supporting Rep. Max Miller's reelection bid for a third term because "I will support anyone with an R behind their name."
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 6, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Rep. Jason Crow join Margaret Brennan.
9/11 changed the U.S.; can we change back?
Twenty-five years after the September 11 terrorist attacks, former Carter White House speechwriter James Fallows offers thoughts on the legacy of 9/11 and how American daily life and civic culture changed after the attack.
Remembering 9/11: Andrew Card on the moment everything changed
On the morning of September 11, 2001, President George W. Bush was visiting an elementary school in Sarasota, Fla., when his chief of staff, Andrew Card, informed him that America was under attack – a singular moment, captured in an iconic photograph.
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Are mortgage rates heading back above 7%? Here's what experts think.
Mortgage rates have climbed sharply this year amid mounting concerns about inflation and U.S. debt.
See the U.S. cities where worker pay is rising fastest
Although worker wages have risen modestly this year, pay is increasing much faster in some metro areas than in others, labor data shows.
Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
August jobs report shows U.S. added 162,000 jobs, blowing past forecasts
Strong hiring last month was driven by gains in education and in leisure and hospitality, with the nation's jobless rate remaining steady at 4.1%.
Sturdy stock market mints a record number of 401(k) millionaires
The number of millionaire 401(k) accounts at Fidelity reached a record 769,000 in the second quarter.
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GOP conference chair says Miller is "our nominee right now" despite allegations
House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain said she is supporting Rep. Max Miller's reelection bid for a third term because "I will support anyone with an R behind their name."
Michigan Secretary of State says voters will "know the truth" about elections
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said she will ensure all eligible voters can submit ballots in the midterm elections, after a judge again blocked the Trump administration's mail-in voting order.
Rep. Crow says Congress hasn't been briefed on Hegseth leak investigation
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow said neither he nor his colleagues in Congress have received "any information" about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's sweeping leak investigation.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 6, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Rep. Jason Crow join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: Energy Secretary Chris Wright on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 6, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Energy Secretary Chris Wright that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 6, 2026.
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What is postpartum psychosis?
Experts discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression), a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy.
What is postpartum psychosis?
Postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression) is a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy. Correspondent Faith Salie talks with experts about the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis; and with a mother whose experience of hallucinations and distorted reality soon after giving birth threatened her and her family.
A woman was in pain for decades. A chance meeting helped her learn why.
Dawn Jemison started dealing with pelvic pain as a preteen. It took decades to learn why — and to find a solution.
Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Clancy trial highlights need to rethink postpartum care: "The duty is on the system"
Lindsay Clancy's case is resonating with moms across the U.S. — bringing into focus the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the lack of resources for many women.
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Former Cuban President Raúl Castro appears publicly after hospitalization
Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has reappeared in public at a military event celebrating an army branch's anniversary.
Transcript: Energy Secretary Chris Wright on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 6, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Energy Secretary Chris Wright that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 6, 2026.
Transcript: Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 6, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Democratic nominee for governor, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 6, 2026.
Transcript: Sunoco chairman Ray Washburne on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 6, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sunoco chairman Ray Washburne, Republican midterm election chair, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 6, 2026.
Transcript: Rep. Jason Crow on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 6, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jason Crow, Democrat of Colorado, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 6, 2026.
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Robert De Niro on helping revive Lower Manhattan after 9/11
As the dust settled on NYC following the 9/11 attacks, Robert De Niro and producer Jane Rosenthal founded the Tribeca Film Festival as a way to pull Lower Manhattan out of the ashes and help revitalize a shattered city.
Robert De Niro on helping revive Lower Manhattan after 9/11
As the dust settled on New York City following the 9/11 attacks, Robert De Niro and his longtime business partner, producer Jane Rosenthal, looked for ways to pull Lower Manhattan out of the ashes. The Tribeca Film Festival, which debuted in 2002, has not only successfully launched a new generation of filmmakers; it has also helped revitalize the city in what De Niro called "an act of defiance." Tracy Smith talks with De Niro and Rosenthal about their festival's mission: to use art as an antidote to what they see as traumatic times facing America.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who recently left us, including two-time Grammy-winning jazz singer Cassandra Wilson.
9/6: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Looking back at 9/11; Robert De Niro on revitalizing Lower Manhattan; how Gander, Newfoundland responded to 9/11; postpartum psychosis; Gloria Steinem and the founding of Ms. Magazine; and the quest for the best burger.
"Come From Away": Transforming tragedy into art, darkness into light
Irene Sankoff and David Hein discuss their acclaimed musical about the residents of Gander, Newfoundland, who offered aid and comfort to 7,000 air passengers and crew members stranded in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks.
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Self-driving AI Uber put to the test
Leigh Kiniry tests out an autonomous, AI-powered Uber in London.
FBI deputy director on using AI to fight crime
The FBI is using artificial intelligence to fight crime as it leans into targeting cartels and transnational criminal organizations. CBS News' Anna Schecter spoke with FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia about the new technology.
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 AI is reshaping the U.S. Open for players and fans
At the U.S. Open, artificial intelligence is giving players and fans a new way to experience the tournament.
U.S. Open embraces artificial intelligence
At this year's U.S. Open, live artificial intelligence insights are bringing the digital world to the court, reshaping the tournament experience. CBS News digital reporter Lauren Fichten has the details.
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Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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Detective says cruelty of woman's murder will "stay with me forever"
Lt. Dakota Black of the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office in Shawnee, Oklahoma, says the case of Makayla Meave, a missing teacher's aide, was one of the most heart-wrenching cases of her career.
A young mom was near death from lead poisoning. Who was trying to kill her?
Hannah Pettey, 22, a married mother of two from Alabama, suffered debilitating pain and lost more than 45 pounds as her health rapidly declined. Doctors suspected either her mother or her husband were trying to poison her.
Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy trial
A judge in Massachusetts declared a mistrial in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, who killed her three young children, after jurors said for a third time they could not agree on a verdict.
Luxury brands' labor practices under scrutiny
Italian authorities are turning their attention to the luxury brands at the top of the fashion food chain after allegations of cheap labor and exploitation.
FBI deputy director on using AI to fight crime
The FBI is using artificial intelligence to fight crime as it leans into targeting cartels and transnational criminal organizations. CBS News' Anna Schecter spoke with FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia about the new technology.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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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.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Photos show 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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Face the Nation: McClain, Benson, Washburne
Missed the second half of the show? Rep. Lisa McClain, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Sunoco chairman and GOP midterm convention chair Ray Washburne.
McClain on Max Miller
Michigan Rep. Lisa McClain, who is the House GOP conference chair, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "I wish" the abuse allegations against Ohio Republican Rep. Max Miller "aren't true," but "he's our nominee right now." Miller is up for reelection this fall, but several prominent Republicans have declined to support him.
Sunoco board chair on gas prices
Ray Washburne, the board chairman of Sunoco and the chair of next week's Republican midterm convention, called gas prices "painful," but he noted that "the refineries are turning more" oil out for consumers. "People are filling their cars up and they're still driving," he said.
Crow on Hegseth leak investigation
Rep. Jason Crow, who sits on both the House Intelligence and the House Armed Services Committees, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that Congress has not been briefed on a Pentagon leak investigation helmed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. He added that the investigation is "part of his effort to create fear and clamp down on information coming out of the Pentagon."
Chris Wright on nuclear agreement
As gas prices continue to rise in the U.S., Energy Secretary Chris Wright told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "we are always open" to a nuclear agreement, and that President Trump's goal has always been to "not use a military solution unless absolutely necessary."