Plagiarism and politics
Wall Street Journal columnist Kim Strassel joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss Melania Trump's Monday night speech at the Republican National Convention and accusations that she plagiarized Michelle Obama's 2008 speech.
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The latest CBS News/New York Times poll found 69 percent of Americans don't know enough about Melania Trump to have an opinion, or are undecided. CBS News political director and "Face the Nation" moderator John Dickerson joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss accusations that Melania Trump's speech Monday at the Republican convention plagiarized part of Michelle Obama's 2008 speech.
Manafort defends Melania Trump
Donald Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the controversy over Melania Trump's headlining speech at the Republican National Convention on Monday. At least 58 words appeared to be lifted from Michelle Obama's 2008 convention speech.
Drama on 1st day of RNC
Presumptive nominee Donald Trump broke opening-night tradition at the Republican National Convention by introducing the featured speaker -- his wife. Melania Trump spoke about the love she has for her husband and her adopted country, but her speech was met with charges that it was too similar to Michelle Obama's convention speech in 2008. Major Garrett reports.
Did Melania steal her speech?
Parts of Melania Trump's speech on the first night of the RNC sound eerily smilar to parts of Michelle Obama's speech before the DNC in 2008. Elaine Quijano and Vladimir Duthiers have more.
Healthy Lunchtime Challenge winner shows off cooking skills
Fifty-six school-children cook their way into the White House
Billy Eichner in the Toyota Green Room
Actor and comedian Billy Eichner tells "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King about his experience filming an episode of "Billy on the Street" with First Lady Michelle Obama.
First Lady Michelle Obama delivered the 2016 commencement address at Jackson State University in Mississippi
First Lady Michelle Obama delivered the 2016 commencement address at Jackson State University in Mississippi.
Prince Harry gets the final word in a Twitter trash-talking battle
Prince Harry gets the final word in a Twitter trash-talking battle. Ahead of the 2016 Invictus Games, President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama sent a fake intimidation video to Prince Harry, who then responded with the help of Queen Elizabeth II.
Lin-Manuel Miranda, star of the hit Broadway musical "Hamilton" performs a freestyle rap at the White House with President Obama and a U.S. Marine Corps drummer
Lin-Manuel Miranda, star of the hit Broadway musical "Hamilton" performs a freestyle rap at the White House with President Obama and a U.S. Marine Corps drummer. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has the details and video.
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Republican candidates are preparing for what will be one of the most important primary Tuesdays this election season; The cast of the hit musical "Hamilton" visited the White House on Monday, where a select group of lucky high schoolers were treated to a special performance and workshop.
President Obama and the First Lady hosted the Broadway cast of the musical “Hamilton” at the White House; they performed “Alexander Hamilton," the opening song of the play live for attendees
President Obama and the First Lady hosted the Broadway cast of the musical “Hamilton” at the White House Monday for a workshop and Q&A session with area students. President Obama delivered remarks on the history behind "Hamilton," and the cast performed “Alexander Hamilton," the opening song of the play, live for the attendees.
The cast of the hit Broadway musical "Hamilton" performed the song "My Shot" at the White House Monday for an audience that included President and Mrs. Obama, Vice President Biden and local students
The cast of the hit Broadway musical "Hamilton" performed the song "My Shot" at the White House Monday for an audience that included President and Mrs. Obama, Vice President Biden and local students.
Nancy Reagan is once again alongside her beloved husband
Nancy Reagan is once again alongside her beloved husband. The former first lady’s life was celebrated on Friday by a thousand guests including first lady Michelle Obama, former President George W. Bush and three former first ladies at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Southern California. Ben Tracy reports on the ceremony and the legacy Reagan leaves behind.
President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama paid their respects Friday to Justice Antonin Scalia at the Supreme Court
President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama paid their respects Friday to Justice Antonin Scalia at the Supreme Court. Scalia's funeral will be held Saturday.
Did he get it right? Watch the video to see his pick
During the live Super Bowl pre-show interview at the White House, Gayle King asked President Obama to predict which team he thought would win the Super Bowl. Did he get it right? Watch the video to see his pick.
“CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King sits down with President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama in the White House before Super Bowl 50
“CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King sits down with President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama in the White House before Super Bowl 50 to talk Super Bowl traditions, advice for the next presidential couple and whether FLOTUS would ever run for office. Watch “CBS This Morning” Monday for an extended interview.
Every year, First Lady Michelle Obama invites special guests to sit with her while the president delivers the State of the Union address
Every year, First Lady Michelle Obama invites special guests to sit with her while the president delivers the State of the Union address. Joining her this year is a young boy from Bear, Delaware, who is making a big difference in his community. Chip Reid has his story.
Once upon a time, it was just known for vintage jewelry, but now the store has become a go-to for Washington's movers and shakers
The Tiny Jewel Box, a mom-and-pop shop in Washington, opens its doors to the likes of President Obama, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and President George W. Bush and his wife, Laura. Once upon a time, it was just known for vintage jewelry, but now the store has become a go-to for Washington's movers and shakers. Julianna Goldman reports.
First Lady Michelle Obama and award-winning singers Stevie Wonder and Justin Beiber were just a few of the notables inaugurating this year's Special Olympics in Los Angeles
First Lady Michelle Obama and award-winning singers Stevie Wonder and Justin Beiber were just a few of the notables inaugurating this year's Special Olympics in Los Angeles. CBSN's Contessa Brewer covers the opening events.
Michelle Obama and her daughters led a U.S. delegation to the Milan Expo
Michelle Obama and her daughters led a U.S. delegation to the Milan Expo. CBSN's Meg Oliver follows the FLOTUS.
Michelle Obama was welcomed for tea at Kensington Palace to discuss #LetGirlsLearn
Michelle Obama was welcomed for tea at Kensington Palace to discuss #LetGirlsLearn. CBSN's Elaine Quijano follows the visit.
Missed the second half of the show?
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on Hillary Clinton's campaign, the presidential election 2016 and the commencement speech made by Michelle Obama.
Speaking at a commencement ceremony, first lady Michelle Obama told students that in order to carry on the Oberlin legacy they should embrace the clamor outside of college life
Speaking at a commencement ceremony, first lady Michelle Obama told students that in order to carry on the Oberlin legacy they should embrace the clamor outside of college life.
It shows her doing squats and throwing punches at a punching bag, among other activities
First lady Michelle Obama is promoting her "Let's Move" campaign with a new YouTube video, which was posted Tuesday. It shows her doing squats and throwing punches at a punching bag, among other activities.
Trump warns U.S. "will take very strong action" if Iran hangs protesters
"We don't want to see what's happening in Iran happen," President Trump said in an exclusive interview airing Tuesday on "CBS Evening News."
Device that may be tied to "Havana Syndrome" obtained by U.S. government
The device was purchased by the Biden administration and cost millions, two sources said.
6 Minnesota federal prosecutors resign amid Renee Good investigation pressures
At least six career prosecutors in the Minneapolis U.S. Attorney's office have resigned as the office continues to face pressure to treat the investigation of the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer as an assault on a federal officer case.
Trump on Iran, Renee Good, Jerome Powell and his own morality
Here are the major takeaways from President Trump's interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil on Iran, Renee Good, the Federal Reserve and more.
Over 12,000 feared dead after Iran's crackdown on protesters
Information trickling out of Iran suggests a far deadlier crackdown on protesters than previously reported.
Trump says Renee Good likely a "solid, wonderful person" under "normal circumstances"
President Trump told CBS News he believes the woman killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, was likely a "very, solid wonderful person," but her actions before she was killed were "pretty tough."
Mass exodus 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.
White House defends Trump after he appeared to flip off heckler
The White House defended a video that appeared to show President Trump flipping off a person who yelled at him while touring a Ford factory in Michigan on Tuesday.
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.
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GM CEO Mary Barra on electric vehicles, tariffs and competing with China
General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the Trump administration's tariffs caused a "few-billion-dollar impact," but also praised them for "leveling the playing field."
Read the full transcript of Tony Dokoupil's interview with President Trump here
President Trump shared a warning for Iran, called Jerome Powell a "lousy Fed chairman" and defended the ICE agent who killed Renee Good in Minneapolis. Read the full transcript of their conversation.
Trump: Jerome Powell has "been a lousy Fed chairman"
President Trump brushed off a question about whether the Justice Department probe amounts to political retribution.
Claudette Colvin, civil rights icon arrested for not giving up bus seat, dies at 86
In 1955, at the age of 15, Claudette Colvin refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, nine months before Rosa Parks' act of defiance.
Looking to kickstart your career? These are the best jobs for 2026.
Focusing on these sectors could give your job search a boost, according to a new ranking of the best jobs for 2026.
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GM CEO Mary Barra on electric vehicles, tariffs and competing with China
General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the Trump administration's tariffs caused a "few-billion-dollar impact," but also praised them for "leveling the playing field."
Trump: Jerome Powell has "been a lousy Fed chairman"
President Trump brushed off a question about whether the Justice Department probe amounts to political retribution.
Looking to kickstart your career? These are the best jobs for 2026.
Focusing on these sectors could give your job search a boost, according to a new ranking of the best jobs for 2026.
ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
Trump boosts his economic strategy in Michigan speech: "Tariff's my favorite word"
President Trump defended his tariffs at a speech in Michigan, after he visited a factory in Dearborn.
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Trump on Iran, Renee Good, Jerome Powell and his own morality
Here are the major takeaways from President Trump's interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil on Iran, Renee Good, the Federal Reserve and more.
White House defends Trump after he appeared to flip off heckler
The White House defended a video that appeared to show President Trump flipping off a person who yelled at him while touring a Ford factory in Michigan on Tuesday.
Device that may be tied to "Havana Syndrome" obtained by U.S. government
The device was purchased by the Biden administration and cost millions, two sources said.
Read the full transcript of Tony Dokoupil's interview with President Trump here
President Trump shared a warning for Iran, called Jerome Powell a "lousy Fed chairman" and defended the ICE agent who killed Renee Good in Minneapolis. Read the full transcript of their conversation.
Trump says Renee Good likely a "solid, wonderful person" under "normal circumstances"
President Trump told CBS News he believes the woman killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, was likely a "very, solid wonderful person," but her actions before she was killed were "pretty tough."
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ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
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.
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Device that may be tied to "Havana Syndrome" obtained by U.S. government
The device was purchased by the Biden administration and cost millions, two sources said.
Rampaging elephant kills 20 people, including children, in India
Children and the elderly are among the dead, as well as a professional elephant handler, officials said.
Greenland's prime minister says "we choose Denmark" over the U.S.
The comments come ahead of Wednesday's meeting between the foreign ministers of Greenland and Denmark, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Over 12,000 feared dead after Iran's crackdown on protesters
Information trickling out of Iran suggests a far deadlier crackdown on protesters than previously reported.
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.
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Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
François Arnaud on "Heated Rivalry" series
Francois Arnaud joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the popular series "Heated Rivalry," based on the "Game Changers" book series. It follows rising hockey stars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. What begins as a fling between two rivals turns into a yearslong journey of love, denial and self discovery. Arnaud plays Scott Hunter, a closeted gay professional hockey player in the same league who has fallen in love with a smoothie shop worker. He talks about the message in the series and how it developed into a hit show.
Scott Adams, Dilbert comic strip creator, dies at age 68
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
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.
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Woman says AI chatbot Grok generated sexual deepfake images of her
Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk's children, alleges Grok generated and published sexual deepfake images of her without permission.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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Uvalde teacher's emotional testimony in trial
Tuesday marked Day 5 in the trial of former Uvalde CISD police officer Adrian Gonzales over his response to the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has the latest.
Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Trump posts about Minnesota ICE raids
President Trump posted on social media about the expanding Minnesota ICE raids and promised a day of "RECKONING & RETRIBUTION" is coming. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
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.
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ISS astronauts prepare for early return
Crew-11 is preparing for an unprecedented early return to Earth over concerns for an astronaut's medical condition aboard the International Space Station. Mike Massimino, a former NASA astronaut and engineering professor at Columbia University, joins with more.
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.
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Cancer survival at historic high: report
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