Who's responsible for ISIS?
Donald Trump is blaming President Obama and Hillary Clinton for "founding" ISIS. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins CBSN with more details on the rise of the terror group.
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Trump's ISIS claims
Donald Trump is making headlines for another round of contoversial comments. He said that President Obama is the "founder" of ISIS and Hillary Clinton is the "MVP" of the terror group. This comes as the Republican National Committee is denying that they "warned" they would reallocate funds for the Trump Campaign. National politics reporter for Politico, Eli Stokols, joins CBSN to discuss.
8/10: Evening News
Donald Trump used the Second Amendment to shoot himself in the foot Tuesday; the waterpark where a freak accident led to the death of a 10-year-old reopened Wednesday
Man scales Trump Tower
A man climbed up the side of the Trump Tower Wednesday. The climber scaled the building for nearly three hours before the NYPD grabbed him and dragged him inside. CBSN's Tony Dokoupil has more from the scene of the scaling.
Climber's suction cups
A daring climber used suction cups to scale up the side of Trump Tower in New York City. Outside Magazine's editor-at-large Grayson Shaffer, joins CBSN with details on the climber's equipment and what goes into scaling a skyscraper.
New Clinton emails
The State Department released new emails from top Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin Wednesday. The Trump campaign says the emails are proof of corruption, while the Clinton campaign says they show nothing of the sort. Nancy Cordes has more.
Trump's rhetoric
Donald Trump used the Second Amendment to shoot himself in the foot Tuesday. Hillary Clinton said it was just the latest in a number of casual comments from Trump that have crossed the line. Major Garrett takes a closer look at Trump's rhetoric on the campaign trail.
Man climbs Trump Tower
A man is scaling the Trump Tower in New York City using suction cups. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has the video of the courageous climber.
Clinton's game plan
Hillary Clinton responded to comments Donald Trump made Tuesday, saying Trump shouldn't "suggest violence." This controversy comes as Hillary Clinton looks ahead to win key Republican states. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more.
8/9: Evening News
Donald Trump made a remark at a rally Tuesday that many took as a threat against Hillary Clinton or her future possible Supreme Court nominees; Stacey Kozel, a 41-year-old woman battling Lupus, started hiking the 2,200 mile Appalachian Trail in March
Donald Trump responds
Donald Trump, along with Rudy Giuliani, attempted to clear up a controversial comment he made about "2nd amendment people stopping Hillary Clinton." See their remarks here.
GOP divided
The GOP's division is playing out during a primary election in Wisconsin. House Speaker Paul Ryan, who Donald Trump declined to endorse until four days before the vote, is being challenged for re-nomination by Paul Nehlen. Dean Reynolds reports.
Clinton campaign reacts
Donald Trump's call for "2nd Amendment people" to do "something" about Hillary Clinton's potential Supreme Court nominees sent many heads spinning on Tuesday. Clinton's campaign responded, saying a person seeking the Oval Office should not suggest violence. Nancy Cordes has more.
Trump 2nd Amendment comment
Donald Trump made a remark at a rally Tuesday that many took as a threat against Hillary Clinton or her future possible Supreme Court nominees. Trump's campaign says it was a call for supporters to head to the polls. Major Garrett has more.
Clinton hits Trump again
Hillary Clinton got some more zingers in on Donald Trump during her second Florida rally of the day Monday. Clinton said Trump's economic plan had nothing in it for most Americans. See her full remarks.
8/8: Evening News
After a power outage in Atlanta, Delta Airlines' computer systems crashed; a bride who lost her father 10 years ago asked the man who received his heart to walk her down the aisle
List of Jeb Bush insults
Jeb Bush's son has recently endorsed Donald Trump for president. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has a list of insults that the GOP nominee has hurled at Jeb Bush over the past few months.
Trump's economic plan
Donald Trump spoke in Detroit to share his economic plan, discussing tax and trade reform. He was interrupted by protestors trying to throw him off course more than a dozen times. Major Garrett has more.
Clinton speaks in Florida
Hillary Clinton spoke at a rally in St. Petersburg, Florida Monday. She weighed in on Donald Trump's new economic plan, stating that trickledown economics does not work. Nancy Cordes has more.
Trump's economic plan
Donald Trump went after Hillary Clinton in a speech that laid out his economic agenda. CBS News' Major Garrett, CBSN political contributors Lynda Tran and Leslie Sanchez, and economist David Madland of the Center for American Progress discuss the highlights.
8/7: Evening News
Hillary Clinton is watching her lead in the polls grow while Donald Trump is floundering in key battleground states; Pope Francis continued his progressive reign this week, appointing a panel to study the idea of women deacons in the Roman Catholic Church
Clinton poll analysis
Behind Hillary Clinton's big lead in the key state of Virginia is her passing the "commander-in-chief" test, more so than Donald Trump is right now. CBS News elections director Anthony Salvanto has more.
Clinton pulling ahead
Hillary Clinton is watching her lead in the polls grow while Donald Trump is floundering in key battleground states. Trump's troubles are in part due to a lack of GOP unity. Errol Barnett has more.
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8/6: Evening News
The number of Zika cases in the United States topped 1,800 this week, mostly from travel to foreign countries; A new statue of Lucille Ball was unveiled on what would have been her 105th birthday, as seen on Buffalo.com.
Listen Live: Supreme Court hears arguments over transgender athlete bans
The Supreme Court is hearing two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
Trump briefed on military, cyber, psychological options for Iran, sources say
President Trump has been briefed on a wide array of military and covert tools that can be used against Iran that go well beyond conventional airstrikes, Pentagon officials said.
Democrats want to know if any Jan. 6 rioters are now working for ICE
Nearly one year after the mass pardon of more than 1,500 Trump-supporting Capitol riot defendants, House Democrats are asking whether any of the pardoned rioters are now working for ICE.
Their 21 kids were taken by the state. They've since had more surrogate-born babies.
The couple had so many kids in their Los Angeles-area mansion a neighbor "thought it was a kindergarten." The investigation has only gotten stranger.
What Trump's 10% credit card rate cap would mean for consumers
Capping credit card interest rates at 10% could save consumers billions of dollars, but potentially hurt lower-income Americans, experts said.
Foreign central bank chiefs voice "full solidarity with" Fed chief Powell
The heads of 10 central banks and other financial institutions say it's "critical to preserve" the Fed's independence, as Powell is pressured by the Trump administration.
Mass resignations at DOJ Civil Rights Division, sources say
At least six prosecutors, most of whom are supervisors in the Civil Rights Division's criminal section, will be leaving their jobs.
Republican congressman proposes bill to make Greenland 51st state
Republican congressman Randy Fine of Florida introduced a bill to annex Greenland and make it the 51st U.S. state.
Trump administration ending deportation protections for 2,500 Somalis
The U.S. government is revoking the legal status of several thousand immigrants from Somalia.
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What Trump's 10% credit card rate cap would mean for consumers
Capping credit card interest rates at 10% could save consumers billions of dollars, but potentially hurt lower-income Americans, experts said.
Trump administration ending deportation protections for 2,500 Somalis
The U.S. government is revoking the legal status of several thousand immigrants from Somalia.
Mass resignations at DOJ Civil Rights Division, sources say
At least six prosecutors, most of whom are supervisors in the Civil Rights Division's criminal section, will be leaving their jobs.
Listen Live: Supreme Court hears arguments over transgender athlete bans
The Supreme Court is hearing two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
Avalanche kills snowmobiler in Wyoming, 4th fatality this month
Nicholas Bringhurst, 31, was in the LaBarge Creek area of western Wyoming when he was caught in an avalanche, the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office said in a news release.
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What Trump's 10% credit card rate cap would mean for consumers
Capping credit card interest rates at 10% could save consumers billions of dollars, but potentially hurt lower-income Americans, experts said.
Foreign central bank chiefs voice "full solidarity with" Fed chief Powell
The heads of 10 central banks and other financial institutions say it's "critical to preserve" the Fed's independence, as Powell is pressured by the Trump administration.
CPI rose at 2.7% annual rate in December as inflation remains sticky
Although there are signs that inflation is starting to ease, consumers still face pressures from high food prices and other costs.
Trump slaps 25% tariffs on any countries that do business with Iran
President Trump said Monday he's imposing 25% tariffs on all countries that do business with Iran, as the administration pressures the Iranian government amid anti-regime protests.
Warren says Congress could work with Trump to cap credit card rates
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a progressive Democrat from Massachusetts, said she told President Trump Congress could cap credit card rates if he pushes for it.
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Trump administration ending deportation protections for 2,500 Somalis
The U.S. government is revoking the legal status of several thousand immigrants from Somalia.
Mass resignations at DOJ Civil Rights Division, sources say
At least six prosecutors, most of whom are supervisors in the Civil Rights Division's criminal section, will be leaving their jobs.
Listen Live: Supreme Court hears arguments over transgender athlete bans
The Supreme Court is hearing two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
Foreign central bank chiefs voice "full solidarity with" Fed chief Powell
The heads of 10 central banks and other financial institutions say it's "critical to preserve" the Fed's independence, as Powell is pressured by the Trump administration.
BBC to seek dismissal of Trump's $10B defamation lawsuit
British public broadcaster BBC wants a Florida court to throw out Trump's lawsuit, with lawyers arguing a lack of jurisdiction.
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Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement has picked up steam in statehouses
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
"Enough": Oprah Winfrey on her weight-loss lessons
Oprah Winfrey is one of the best-known, most-admired and successful people on the planet. But for years she seemed powerless to conquer her fluctuating weight problem … until new medications, and a new attitude about her weight, gave her a breakthrough, which she describes in "Enough," a new book she has co-written with Dr. Ania Jastreboff. They talk with Jane Pauley about an individual's genetically-influenced weight range, and how to reset it. Winfrey also relates the long road she traveled since she began her TV career in Nashville, facing sexism, racism, and comments about her weight.
NYC nurses strike looms as negotiations pass midnight deadline
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute, with major hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association failing to get a deal done before Sunday's midnight deadline.
State of denial: How insurance companies impact health care today
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
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Foreign central bank chiefs voice "full solidarity with" Fed chief Powell
The heads of 10 central banks and other financial institutions say it's "critical to preserve" the Fed's independence, as Powell is pressured by the Trump administration.
BBC to seek dismissal of Trump's $10B defamation lawsuit
British public broadcaster BBC wants a Florida court to throw out Trump's lawsuit, with lawyers arguing a lack of jurisdiction.
Over 1,500 pounds of meth found in secret labs in Mexico
More than 1,500 pounds of methamphetamine were seized from clandestine laboratories in Mexico, authorities said.
Videos show rows of body bags in Iran as anti-regime protests enter third week
Other videos posted online show protesters taking to the streets, shouting "death to the dictator" and openly calling for the end of the Islamic Republic.
Lawmakers to visit Denmark as Trump threatens to take over Greenland
President Trump's remarks about taking Greenland by military force have prompted bipartisan criticism from lawmakers who have said they do not support acquiring the Danish territory in such a way.
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Behind-the-scenes at the Golden Globes
Celebrities brought glitz and glamor to the red carpet Sunday at the Golden Globes. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke with some of Hollywood's biggest stars and gives a behind-the-scenes look at the awards night.
NAACP Image Awards nominations
The NAACP Image Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements and performances of people of color in arts and entertainment. Comedian and actor Deon Cole and NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson exclusively reveal some of the nominees on CBS Mornings for this year's awards.
The Grateful Dead's Bob Weir dies at 78
Bob Weir, a co-founder and guitarist for the iconic rock band the Grateful Dead, has died at 78. Anthony Mason looks back at Weir's life and music career.
Big moments from Golden Globes
Entertainment Tonight co-hosts Nischelle Turner and Kevin Frasier break down the winners, surprises and big moments from the Golden Globes.
Here's who won big at the Golden Globes
At the first major awards show of the season, "One Battle After Another" and "Adolescence" both won four awards. In a surprise win, "Hamnet" upset "Sinners" for best motion picture for a drama.
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Mother speaks out over AI chatbot Grok
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok is facing intense criticism, accused of allowing X users to generate sexually explicit images of real women and children. One of the alleged victims is Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Musk's children. She said she discovered people used Grok to generate and publish sexualized deepfake images without her permission and share them on X. Musk has not responded to a request for comment.
British regulators on Grok AI images
British regulators are investigating X for lewd AI images generated by Grok, the AI arm of Elon Musk's social platform. Michael Goodyear, an associate professor at New York Law School, joins CBS News with more.
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.
Pentagon adopting Musk's Grok AI despite growing backlash against it
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon will start using Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok. The word comes days after Grok drew global outcry for generating highly sexualized deepfake images.
Meta names Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chairman
Facebook owner Meta has named Dina Powell McCormick, a former Trump administration adviser and longtime finance executive, as its new president and vice chairman.
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
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Minnesota takes on Trump administration
The state of Minnesota, and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, are suing the Department of Homeland Security and several Trump administration officials over the massive operations involving federal law enforcement. CBS News' Lana Zak has more.
Man admits to starting fire at synagogue
Investigators say Stephen Spencer Pittman admitted to starting a fire at Mississippi's largest synagogue. Newly obtained video shows a man dousing Jackson's Beth Israel Congregation with liquid from a gas container. Jason Allen reports.
Over 1,500 pounds of meth found in secret labs in Mexico
More than 1,500 pounds of methamphetamine were seized from clandestine laboratories in Mexico, authorities said.
Former U.S. Navy sailor gets more than 16 years for selling secrets to China
Patrick Wei, a former U.S. Navy sailor who sold manuals for ships and operating systems to an operative working for China, was sentenced to more than 16 years in prison, prosecutors said.
Suspect appears in court over Ohio double murder
The man accused of killing his ex-wife and her dentist husband appeared in an Ohio courtroom Monday. Lacey Crisp from CBS Columbus affiliate WBNS has the details.
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Former astronaut on ISS crew coming home early
Four members of Crew-11 are preparing to return to Earth from the International Space Station later this week after a "medical concern" prompted NASA to cancel a scheduled spacewalk. Former astronaut Dr. Scott Parazynski joins with his reaction.
Space station changes command, setting stage for Crew 11 departure
Outgoing space station commander Mike Fincke, a member of the returning Crew 11, turned the station over to cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, saying the combined crew had developed deep friendships.
Astronaut says early return to Earth is "right call," but "bittersweet"
Mike Fincke thanked NASA for making crew health the agency's top priority.
NASA hopes to return Crew 11 to Earth next week over medical issue
NASA officials reported Thursday that an unidentified member of Crew 11 was dealing with "a medical situation" that would require the crew to return to Earth sooner than anticipated.
NASA cutting ISS mission short
Four crew members aboard the International Space Station will be brought home more than a month early in the coming days as NASA cuts its mission short due to health concerns. NASA says the ailing astronaut is stable and while it is not an emergency, weeks more in space are not in the best interest of their health.
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Mother speaks out over AI chatbot Grok
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok is facing intense criticism, accused of allowing X users to generate sexually explicit images of real women and children. One of the alleged victims is Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Musk's children. She said she discovered people used Grok to generate and publish sexualized deepfake images without her permission and share them on X. Musk has not responded to a request for comment.
Backlash over DOJ probe into Jerome Powell
The Justice Department's criminal investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell is drawing backlash from both Democrats and Republicans. At least half a dozen Republicans were critical when asked about the probe, which has to do with cost overruns to renovate the Fed's century-old headquarters.
"We Do Not Care Club" creator on menopause
Content creator Melani Sanders shares in her viral videos all the things menopausal women no longer care about. She speaks to "CBS Mornings" about her new book, "The Official We Do Not Care Club Handbook: A Hot-Mess Guide for Women in Perimenopause, Menopause, and Beyond Who Are Over It" and how one viral video started a movement.
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Oprah Winfrey opens up about health, weight
Oprah Winfrey is opening up about her personal weight journey. In her new book, "Enough: Your Health, Your Weight and What It's Like To Be Free," she reveals she went from blaming and shaming herself to transforming her health. Winfrey and Dr. Ania Jastreboff, the book's co-author, join "CBS Mornings" to talk about ending the shame around weight, diet culture and GLP-1 medications.