Vance Boelter back in federal court Thursday
Vance Boelter, the man accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses on June 14, made another federal court appearance Thursday.
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Dying woman's fight leads to nation's toughest PFAS law
"Amara's Law" will reduce, then eliminate, the manufacture and sale of nonessential PFAS products by 2032.
Dying woman's fight leads to toughest PFAS ban
Starting this year, "Amara's Law" in Minnesota became America's strictest state law policing PFAS, compounds known as "forever chemicals." Mark Strassmann has more on the woman whose testimony helped spur its passage.
Funeral held for Melissa Hortman, husband and dog
Democratic Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark and their family dog were gunned down in their home two weeks ago in what police are investigating as a politically-motivated attack. A private funeral was held on Saturday to remember them. Caroline Cummings reports.
Vance Boelter appears in court
Minnesota state lawmaker Melissa Hortman, her husband, Mark Hortman, and their dog, Gilbert, lay in state at the Minnesota Capitol rotunda on Friday. As they were remembered, the man accused of killing them appeared in court. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
Man accused of attempting to kidnap Memphis mayor
A 25-year-old man is accused of attempted kidnapping after showing up at the home of the Memphis mayor. The incident happened just a day after a prominent Democratic lawmaker was assassinated in Minnesota. Nicole Valdes has the latest.
Rep. Greg Landsman on political violence
Ohio Republican Rep. Max Miller said a driver ran him "off the road" on Thursday outside of Cleveland. His colleague, Ohio Democratic Rep. Greg Landsman, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Police: Melissa Hortman's home broken into
The home where Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed last weekend was broken into overnight, police say. CBS News Minnesota reports.
Minnesota Rep. Hortman's family speaks out
The family of Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman, who was fatally shot along with her husband, Mark, over the weekend in a targeted attack, spoke with CBS News' Lilia Luciano in their first TV interview since the shootings.
Family of slain Minnesota lawmaker speaks out
The family of Democratic Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, are remembering the couple who was killed in what officials say was a politically motivated attack. CBS News' Lilia Luciano spoke with Rep. Hortman's parents and brother about her life and legacy.
Melissa Hortman's parents in first TV interview: "The division needs to end"
Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman's parents spoke to CBS News about the "unfair and tragic" shooting — and how America's "division needs to end."
Lawmakers asking for more security
In the wake of the attacks against Minnesota lawmakers last weekend, members of Congress are requesting more security protections as threats of political violence increase across the U.S. Nikole Killion reports.
Sen. Tina Smith on Minnesota lawmaker shootings
Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed over the weekend in a politically motivated shooting. Democratic Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota, a friend of the Hortmans, joins "The Takeout" to discuss the rise of political violence in the U.S. and her confrontation with Sen. Mike Lee over his post on the shootings.
Family of slain Minnesota lawmaker speak out
The suspect in the attack on Minnesota lawmakers has his next court appearance at the end of next week. Charges include the murders of Democratic state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. Lilia Luciano spoke with Hortman's mother, father and brother.
Congress seeking more security funds
In the wake of Saturday's deadly shooting of Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, Senators met with the Sergeant at Arms and the U.S. Capitol Police to discuss security for its members. CBS News' Lilia Luciano spoke with Rep. Hortman's family and Scott MacFarlane has more.
Lawmakers concerned about Trump's war powers
U.S. involvement in the escalating Israel-Iran conflict has raised concerns among members of Congress. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Kentucky) introduced a resolution on Tuesday to prohibit U.S. involvement. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Kids of late Rep. Hortman release statement
The children of Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, who were fatally shot over the weekend in a targeted attack, released a statement on their parents' deaths. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Jake Rosen has the latest details on the case.
U.S. legislators ramp up security
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are expected to attend an emergency security briefing in the wake of the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
What's next for Minnesota shooting suspect?
The man charged with allegedly shooting two Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses appeared in court on Monday. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the latest details and what to expect next.
Minnesota senator confronts GOP colleague over "cruel" post on shootings
Democratic Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota confronted GOP Sen. Mike Lee of Utah at the Capitol Monday over a social media post on the Minnesota lawmaker shooting.
Latest details on Minnesota shootings
The suspected Minnesota gunman facing state and federal charges for allegedly shooting two state lawmakers and their spouses had a list of names of other politicians, prosecutors said. State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark died in the shooting. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the latest.
Trump says he won't call Walz about lawmaker shootings
President Trump said Tuesday that he won't call Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after the targeted shootings of two state lawmakers because it would "waste time."
FBI: Suspect stalked Minnesota officials
Prosecutors say Vance Boelter, the man charged in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers, tried to target at least four Minnesota Democratic state lawmakers and their families that night. Boelter is facing federal murder and stalking charges, along with state murder and attempted murder charges.
Minnesota shootings show political violence threat
The Minnesota shootings targeting state lawmakers are raising concerns about the increased threat of political violence nationwide. Scott MacFarlane has more.
New details shed light on Minnesota shootings
The FBI said Vance Boelter, the suspect charged in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, visited the homes of multiple other elected officials that night. Lilia Luciano reports.
Texas flood rescue teams continue search for missing as death toll climbs
Nearly a week after deadly floods struck central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still missing.
Linda Yaccarino stepping down as CEO of X
Yaccarino joined X in June 2023, shortly after billionaire Elon Musk bought the site formerly known as Twitter.
Video shows New Mexico house being swept away amid deadly flooding
Dozens of swift-water rescues were carried out after flash flooding hit Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Russia launches huge attack on Ukraine, dismisses Trump's criticism
Ukrainian officials say at least 8 people were killed in Russia's biggest drone and missile attack to date, as the Kremlin says it is "quite calm" about Trump's mounting criticism.
Measles cases in the U.S. hit 1,288, the highest in more than 30 years
The number of measles cases in the United States has surpassed 2019's wave of infections, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data.
Trump administration to subpoena Harvard for info on foreign students
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem accused Harvard of allowing "foreign students to abuse their visa privileges and advocate for violence and terrorism on campus."
Missing paddleboarder found dead in Maine was killed, police say
Sunshine Stewart, 48, was found dead during a search last Thursday on Crawford Pond in the town of Union, Maine State Police said.
Biden's White House doctor declines to answer questions before House panel
Former President Joe Biden's White House physician declined to answer questions before a House Committee as the GOP-led panel ramped up its investigation into Biden's age and health.
Snack Wrap redux: How McD's is refreshing its menu to lure back customers
McDonald's is reviving its long-lamented Snack Wrap and leaning into affordable eats as it looks to reverse a rare sales slump.
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Snack Wrap redux: How McD's is refreshing its menu to lure back customers
McDonald's is reviving its long-lamented Snack Wrap and leaning into affordable eats as it looks to reverse a rare sales slump.
Biden's White House doctor declines to answer questions before House panel
Former President Joe Biden's White House physician declined to answer questions before a House Committee as the GOP-led panel ramped up its investigation into Biden's age and health.
Trump administration to subpoena Harvard for info on foreign students
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem accused Harvard of allowing "foreign students to abuse their visa privileges and advocate for violence and terrorism on campus."
Linda Yaccarino stepping down as CEO of X
Yaccarino joined X in June 2023, shortly after billionaire Elon Musk bought the site formerly known as Twitter.
Chipmaker Nvidia becomes first company to surpass $4 trillion in valuation
Chipmaker Nvidia became the first public company to top $4 trillion in value on Wednesday after two-year investor frenzy.
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Snack Wrap redux: How McD's is refreshing its menu to lure back customers
McDonald's is reviving its long-lamented Snack Wrap and leaning into affordable eats as it looks to reverse a rare sales slump.
Linda Yaccarino stepping down as CEO of X
Yaccarino joined X in June 2023, shortly after billionaire Elon Musk bought the site formerly known as Twitter.
Chipmaker Nvidia becomes first company to surpass $4 trillion in valuation
Chipmaker Nvidia became the first public company to top $4 trillion in value on Wednesday after two-year investor frenzy.
Elon Musk tells tech analyst Dan Ives to "Shut up"
Elon Musk told Dan Ives to "shut up" after he made recommendations to Tesla's board on X.
Some Ritz peanut butter crackers recalled due to labeling error
Four carton sizes were recalled due to individually wrapped packs that may be incorrectly labeled as "cheese" even though they may contain peanut butter, federal health officials said.
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Trump administration sues California over transgender athletes
The Justice Department alleged in a new lawsuit that California violated federal civil rights laws by allowing a transgender athlete to compete.
Biden's White House doctor declines to answer questions before House panel
Former President Joe Biden's White House physician declined to answer questions before a House Committee as the GOP-led panel ramped up its investigation into Biden's age and health.
Trump administration to subpoena Harvard for info on foreign students
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem accused Harvard of allowing "foreign students to abuse their visa privileges and advocate for violence and terrorism on campus."
Freddie, the CBP beagle kicked at Dulles Airport, is returning to work
An Egyptian man has pleaded guilty to malicious assault on a police animal and Homeland Security confirmed he was deported.
Russia launches huge attack on Ukraine, dismisses Trump's criticism
Ukrainian officials say at least 8 people were killed in Russia's biggest drone and missile attack to date, as the Kremlin says it is "quite calm" about Trump's mounting criticism.
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Measles cases in the U.S. hit 1,288, the highest in more than 30 years
The number of measles cases in the United States has surpassed 2019's wave of infections, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data.
Some Ritz peanut butter crackers recalled due to labeling error
Four carton sizes were recalled due to individually wrapped packs that may be incorrectly labeled as "cheese" even though they may contain peanut butter, federal health officials said.
Doctors fear ICE agents in health facilities deter people from seeking care
As the Trump administration continues its push to detain undocumented immigrants, doctors are hearing that some patients are avoiding health care settings out of fears over possible ICE raids.
Workplace mental health at risk as key federal agency faces cuts
Efforts to decrease alarmingly high rates of suicide among construction workers and prevent burnout in health care workers are in jeopardy.
Study finds 6% of Florida teens have handguns, a 65% increase over 20 years
Firearms are the leading cause of death among children and teenagers in the United States, and new research found that Florida adolescents carrying handguns increased by 65% from 2002 to 2022.
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Ukraine accuses 2 Chinese men of trying to steal info on missile system
Ukraine has detained a Chinese man and his son and accused them of trying to smuggle info on a guided missile system back to Beijing.
Famous art sleuth recovers stolen trove of centuries-old documents
Arthur Brand, nicknamed the "Indiana Jones of the Art World," said the latest discovery was among his most significant.
13 suicides believed linked to U.K. Post Office wrongful convictions scandal
Hundreds of employees were wrongly convicted of theft, fraud and false accounting because of a faulty computer system.
Canadian troops among 3 men charged in "anti-government militia" plot
Canadian police have charged 3 men, including 2 active service members, with training and gathering arms to oppose the government.
Divers exploring ancient shipwreck find artifacts, retrieve wreckage
Divers have spent decades exploring Greece's ancient Antikythera wreck. The latest expedition found relics and retrieved pieces of the ship.
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Belly Laughs festival blends Asian American comedy
A Los Angeles festival called Belly Laughs includes headliners Margaret Cho, Kumail Nanjiani, Bobby Lee and Hasan Minhaj. Lisa Ling shares a meal and conversation with Cho and performer Joel Kim Booster to talk about the cultural power of food and humor.
Michael C. Hall returns as Dexter
Award-winning actor Michael C. Hall joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his return in "Dexter: Resurrection," the highly anticipated sequel series set in New York City. The show picks up ten weeks after the events of "Dexter: New Blood," with Dexter awakening from a coma and hunting a new serial killer.
Oprah Winfrey reveals new book club
In an exclusive announcement on "CBS Mornings," Oprah Winfrey names Culpability her latest summer read. Author Bruce Holsinger joins Oprah and Gayle King to discuss the gripping novel about a family, a deadly crash, and the moral consequences of AI.
Parvati Shallow on life after "Survivor"
Parvati Shallow, one of the most iconic "Survivor" contestants of all time, joins "CBS Mornings" to reflect on her reality TV journey and discuss her new memoir, "Nice Girls Don't Win."
Sean "Diddy" Combs gets standing ovation in prison, lawyer says
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyer says the music mogul got a standing ovation from fellow prisoners when he returned to the federal lockup in Brooklyn after the verdict.
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Linda Yaccarino stepping down as CEO of X
Yaccarino joined X in June 2023, shortly after billionaire Elon Musk bought the site formerly known as Twitter.
Chipmaker Nvidia becomes first company to surpass $4 trillion in valuation
Chipmaker Nvidia became the first public company to top $4 trillion in value on Wednesday after two-year investor frenzy.
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.
Grok, Elon Musk's AI chatbot on X, posts antisemitic comments, later deleted
The antisemitic posts from Grok came days after Elon Musk wrote on X that the chatbot had been improved "significantly."
Teachers union bringing AI into classroom
The American Federation of Teachers, a labor union representing educators, announced on Tuesday that it is partnering with OpenAI and Microsoft to train instructors on the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom. Paresh Dave, senior writer for Wired, joins CBS News with the details.
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North America's oldest known pterosaur discovered in Arizona, researchers say
Researchers were able to date the fossil of the flying reptile, a close cousin of dinosaurs, back to more than 209 million years ago.
Inside the lab trying to change people's minds about sharks
Scientists at Oregon State University are working to change people's minds about sharks--and are learning more about the health of the ocean in the process.
The stories behind history's most haunting shipwrecks
From the Clotilda to the Titanic, archaeologist James Delgado shares insights from his 50-year career.
Billions of flies to be dumped from planes to fight flesh-eating screwworms
The move is part of the government's plans for protecting the U.S. from the New World screwworm fly, which could devastate its beef industry and even kill household pets.
Key data used in hurricane forecasting will be cut by end of July, NOAA says
A satellite program that has historically been a key source of weather forecasting data will be discontinued no later than July 31, according to a message posted by NOAA.
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Famous art sleuth recovers stolen trove of centuries-old documents
Arthur Brand, nicknamed the "Indiana Jones of the Art World," said the latest discovery was among his most significant.
Missing paddleboarder found dead in Maine was killed, police say
Sunshine Stewart, 48, was found dead during a search last Thursday on Crawford Pond in the town of Union, Maine State Police said.
North Korean operative sanctioned by U.S.
The Treasury Department has sanctioned a North Korean cyber operative accused of running a scheme using remote IT jobs to raise money for leader Kim Jong Un's nuclear program. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
Sean Combs asks for earlier sentencing date
In a court hearing Tuesday, Sean "Diddy" Combs' attorneys asked for an earlier sentencing date than the one currently set for October 3. Combs was convicted last week on prostitution-related charges, but acquitted on the most serious sex trafficking and racketeering counts. Combs faces up to 20 years in prison, but prosecutors are seeking five-to-six years behind bars. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Hero police dog killed by food laced with nails: "Vile attack"
Bruno's trainer urged police to "find the killers before I do."
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First close-up of "cotton candy" nebula captured by world's largest telescope
A new observatory in Chile has produced a stunningly detailed image of a nebula resembling cotton candy, using the largest telescope in the world.
Blue Origin rockets 6 astrotourists on sub-orbital flight to space
Running a week late because of weather, it was clear sailing Sunday for Blue Origin's 13th passenger flight.
Fireball seen as meteorite streaks through sky over Georgia and South Carolina
The American Meteor Society said it received more than 160 reports of a fireball sighting from observers in Georgia and South Carolina.
James Webb telescope captures images of possible newly discovered exoplanet
The exoplanet, a planet beyond our solar system, has been dubbed TWA 7b after NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured evidence of it.
Webb Telescope captures images of exoplanet
NASA's James Webb Telescope has captured unprecedented pictures of a newly discovered exoplanet, a planet that is outside our solar system.
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Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
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Trump sends more tariff letters
President Trump announced on social media that he issued tariff letters to Algeria, Brunei, Iraq, Libya, Moldova and the Philippines. CBS News' Natalie Brand has the latest.
Deadly floods slam New Mexico
At least three people were killed after flash floods swept through Ruidoso, New Mexico, Mayor Lynn Crawford said in a news conference Wednesday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest updates.
Trump weighs sanctions against Russia
President Trump is weighing sanctions against Russia amid their continued attacks against Ukraine. In a Cabinet meeting, Mr. Trump said he was "not happy" with Russian President Vladimir Putin. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has the latest from the White House.
Breaking down Trump's 50% copper tariff
President Trump said that he plans to implement a 50% tariff on all copper imports, causing the biggest single-day increase in copper futures since 1989. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down the tariff's impact.
Texas officials detail search efforts
Kerr County officials gave another update on flood recovery efforts Wednesday morning, where they detailed search and rescue operations. More than 170 people are still missing. CBS News' Nidia Cavazos has the latest as questions linger about the emergency response to the catastrophic events.