122 fishermen rescued after getting stranded on Minnesota ice floe
No one was hurt during the ordeal, but four people fell into the water while attempting to canoe to shore prior to the arrival of emergency crews, authorities said.
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Minnesota man arrested after impaling grocery worker with golf club: Police
The suspect barricaded himself in an apartment after the incident, sparking an hours-long standoff with Minneapolis Police.
"48 Hours" reports: "Who Shot Heidi Firkus?"
"48 Hours" investigates the 2010 murder of a woman in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Her husband claims his gun accidentally discharged while he struggled with a home intruder, but is that what the evidence says? CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joins "CBS Mornings" with a preview of her report.
A Minnesota collection of windmills
It began with one windmill that Terry Rodman built for his wife. Then he started collecting the pieces of farm equipment from others, and now he has a collection of 44 windmills that draws visitors from all over. CBS Minnesota's John Lauritsen has the story.
Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips announces he won't seek reelection to 3rd Congressional District amid presidential run
Rep. Dean Phillips, who serves Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District, announced on Friday that he will not seek reelection to Congress.
"Most invasive animal on the planet" threatens to invade northern U.S.
The animals are often crossbreeds that combine the survival skills of wild Eurasian boars with the size and high fertility of domestic swine to create a "super pig" that's spreading out of control.
Why courts declined to keep Trump off ballot
A Michigan judge dismissed a lawsuit Tuesday that argued former President Donald Trump should not be on the state's Republican primary ballot in 2024. The Minnesota Supreme Court rejected a similar lawsuit last week. Mark Graber, professor at the University of Maryland's Carey Law School, joins CBS News to unpack the legal reasoning behind the decisions.
A vet donated land to build a cemetery; the first soldier buried was his brother
Veteran cemeteries are being built in states across the U.S. to ensure each soldier can be laid to rest within 75 miles of their home.
Company perfects ancient art of bookbinding
Even in the digital age, Campbell-Logan Bindery focuses on the ancient skill of bookbinding. They restore old books and family heirlooms, and pass their skills down through the generations. John Lauritsen has more.
The president declared, “we’ve still got a chance,” hours after the United States men’s national soccer team managed to earn a spot in the World Cup knockout round despite falling to Germany, 1-0
The president declared, “we’ve still got a chance,” hours after the United States men’s national soccer team managed to earn a spot in the World Cup knockout round despite falling to Germany, 1-0.
Dean Phillips is running for president
Democratic Congressman Dean Phillips of Minnesota announced his candidacy in the presidential race. He's the first elected official to take on President Joe Biden for the presidential nomination. Robert Costa has more.
Biden addresses Gaza evacuations
President Biden addressed the latest developments at the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza during an address in Northfield, Minnesota, Wednesday. Egypt partially opened its border gates that connect to the Gaza Strip allowing some injured Palestinians, as well as some foreigners, to cross for the first time since Oct. 7.
Biden to meet voters in Minnesota
President Biden is traveling to Minnesota Wednesday, kicking off two weeks of visits across the country. Ahead of the visit, CBS News White House reporter Bo Erickson spoke with University of Minnesota students about Mr. Biden's response to the Israel-Hamas war. Erickson also talked to voters about Rep. Dean Phillips challenging Mr. Biden in the Democratic presidential race.
Police probe death of hockey player whose neck was cut by skate blade
Officials in England are also now requiring all players in the country wear neck guards after the 29-year-old's death.
Poll: Nikki Haley gains ground in Iowa
A new poll of Iowa caucusgoers has good news for Nikki Haley but another competitor still looms large. Semafor 2024 campaign reporter Shelby Talcott and CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa join "America Decides" to break down the findings.
Do Democrats want more options for 2024 race?
Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips is officially challenging President Biden for the Democratic Party's nomination in 2024. Matt Barreto, a leading pollster for the DNC and White House, joins "America Decides" to discuss what the shakeup means for the primary election.
Court arguments on keeping Trump off ballot in Colorado begin
A hearing on using the Constitution's "insurrection" clause to bar Donald Trump from running for president again is underway in Colorado.
Extended interview: Phillips talks policy
Minnesota Democratic Congressman Dean Phillips talks with CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa about his campaign's policy positions at home and abroad.
Rep. Dean Phillips announces presidential bid
Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips sits down exclusively with CBS News' Robert Costa to announce his candidacy for president. The Minnesota representative is set to take on President Biden for their party's nomination, citing polls saying "we're going to be facing an emergency next November."
Minnesota poison specialist accused of fatally poisoning wife
Authorities say Connor Bowman, 30, claimed his wife, Betty Bowman, had a rare illness, which hospital tests did not confirm.
Why did Tom Emmer drop his House speaker bid?
By Tuesday afternoon, Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer had clinched the Republican nomination for speaker of the House. By 5 p.m., Emmer dropped out -- unable to get 217 members of his own party to support him. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.
McCarthy says House is "in a very bad place"
Ousted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy spoke to reporters on Capitol Hill moments after Rep. Tom Emmer won the Republican nomination for the speakership. Before a full vote, Emmer, who represents Minnesota's 6th district, is working to sway colleagues who oppose his candidacy. He needs support from 217 members to become speaker.
Tom Emmer drops House speaker bid
Republican Majority Whip Tom Emmer dropped his bid to be House speaker hours after he won a majority of votes in the GOP conference on Tuesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest from Capitol Hill.
A look at how a massive corn maze is built
Stoney Brook Farms in Minnesota is home to a giant corn maze that brings in visitors from around the world. CBS Minnesota's John Lauritsen takes a look at how its made.
Natalie Hudson, First Black Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court, on facing adversity and creating a more accessible court system
Natalie Hudson was appointed as the next Chief Justice of the State Supreme Court, which is the only court that can change law.
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Trump says Iran "not ready to make the right deal" as U.S. turns to economic warfare
As Vice President JD Vance declares economic pressure "the most effective tool that we have," Iran seeks to show deepening trade ties with its neighbors.
Supreme Court temporarily allows work on White House ballroom to continue
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a stay that will remain in place until the Supreme Court takes further action.
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Pentagon moves to fire publisher and editor of Stars and Stripes
The Pentagon has given separation notices to both the publisher and the editor in chief of Stars and Stripes, according to people familiar with the matter.
Controversial pro-Trump attorney Ed Martin leaving administration
Ed Martin, the pro-Trump lawyer who has been at the center of several controversies, is departing the administration, the president announced.
TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle child privacy lawsuit
The Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it violated a U.S. law prohibiting the collection of kids' data.
8 dead in charter plane crash near remote military radar site in Alaska
The crash of a small plane in Alaska chartered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is under investigation.
Court says prosecutor who subpoenaed Letitia James was unlawfully appointed
A federal appeals court said the top federal prosecutor in the Northern District of New York was unlawfully serving when he subpoenaed state Attorney General Letitia James.
Russian strike kills 15 people at shopping mall in Zelenskyy's hometown
Zelenskyy described the attack as a double-tap strike, in which an initial wave of drones hit the area, followed by a second wave as rescue workers responded.
People are scrambling to find wads of cash dropped all over American cities
Cash drop social media accounts have people racing to find money hidden across the country. Here's what's behind the viral videos.
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Walmart to let shoppers use Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay methods
Walmart will let shoppers use tap-to-pay methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, beginning later this month.
TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle child privacy lawsuit
The Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it violated a U.S. law prohibiting the collection of kids' data.
Controversial pro-Trump attorney Ed Martin leaving administration
Ed Martin, the pro-Trump lawyer who has been at the center of several controversies, is departing the administration, the president announced.
People are scrambling to find wads of cash dropped all over American cities
Cash drop social media accounts have people racing to find money hidden across the country. Here's what's behind the viral videos.
AI companies accused of hoarding and destroying millions of books
Consumer advocates are urging the FTC to examine whether AI developers are hurting competition and reducing public access to source material.
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Walmart to let shoppers use Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay methods
Walmart will let shoppers use tap-to-pay methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, beginning later this month.
TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle child privacy lawsuit
The Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it violated a U.S. law prohibiting the collection of kids' data.
People are scrambling to find wads of cash dropped all over American cities
Cash drop social media accounts have people racing to find money hidden across the country. Here's what's behind the viral videos.
AI companies accused of hoarding and destroying millions of books
Consumer advocates are urging the FTC to examine whether AI developers are hurting competition and reducing public access to source material.
Nearly 25% of workers are "functionally unemployed," analysis finds
An alternative measure of unemployment that accounts for wages suggests the U.S. labor market is weaker than it looks.
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Controversial pro-Trump attorney Ed Martin leaving administration
Ed Martin, the pro-Trump lawyer who has been at the center of several controversies, is departing the administration, the president announced.
Court says prosecutor who subpoenaed Letitia James was unlawfully appointed
A federal appeals court said the top federal prosecutor in the Northern District of New York was unlawfully serving when he subpoenaed state Attorney General Letitia James.
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Pentagon moves to fire publisher and editor of Stars and Stripes
The Pentagon has given separation notices to both the publisher and the editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes, according to people familiar with the matter.
Supreme Court temporarily allows work on White House ballroom to continue
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a stay that will remain in place until the Supreme Court takes further action.
IndyCar is holding its first race in D.C. this weekend. Here's what to know.
Twenty-five cars traveling at top speeds approaching 180 mph will zoom around the National Mall this weekend when IndyCar takes over downtown D.C.
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Cardiac event reveals Olympian's rare heart condition: "There was a God present"
Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.
Mom says postpartum psychosis made her feel like "such a monster"
As the trial of Lindsay Clancy brings renewed attention to postpartum psychosis, Haley Ashcom shares her experience with the dangerous condition.
Drug mix-up at hospital causes dire complications in 4 patients
Four patients at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown received incorrect medications last week, CBS affiliate WTVF reported.
How Moderna's melanoma mRNA vaccine could fight deadliest skin cancer
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, who has had melanoma herself, said Moderna's experimental trial is "a big win for mRNA vaccines against cancer."
Melanoma vaccine shows promising results
An experimental melanoma vaccine could reduce the risk of the cancer returning or spreading for some high-risk patients. It's personalized for each patient and optimized using artificial intelligence. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details.
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Sword attack at school in Sweden leaves 1 dead, police say
An 18-year-old with a sword attacked a school Friday in central Sweden, killing one person and seriously injuring at least two others.
Russian strike kills 15 people at shopping mall in Zelenskyy's hometown
Zelenskyy described the attack as a double-tap strike, in which an initial wave of drones hit the area, followed by a second wave as rescue workers responded.
Why Dubai may be vital to the Trump administration's economic war on Iran
The effectiveness of a bolstered economic campaign against Iran may rest largely on one close U.S. ally in the Persian Gulf, the United Arab Emirates.
Controversial Netflix dating show sparks backlash in Japan
Japan's justice ministry said it will cancel a collaboration with "Badly in Love," a Netflix dating show featuring ex-juvenile delinquents.
Iran set to impose longer prison terms for any contact with foreign media
Iranians could soon face up to two years in prison for daring to communicate in any way with a foreign news outlet, embassy or institution.
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Man who took final photo of Tupac testifies
The man who took the last known photo of Tupac Shakur testified on Friday in the trial of a man accused of organizing the rapper's killing. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Book excerpt: "The Serviceberry" by Robin Wall Kimmerer
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of "Braiding Sweetgrass" writes about embracing gratitude and reciprocity in our dealings with nature, and the importance of recognizing and sharing the many gifts the world gives us.
Hayden Panettiere's mom speaks out
Hayden Panettiere's mom is speaking out on their strained relationship. This comes as Neutrogena comments on its working relationship with the late actor.
Controversial Netflix dating show sparks backlash in Japan
Japan's justice ministry said it will cancel a collaboration with "Badly in Love," a Netflix dating show featuring ex-juvenile delinquents.
Katherine LaNasa on "The Pitt"
Award-winning actor Katherine LaNasa discusses her recent Emmy nomination for her role as charge nurse Dana Evans on hit HBO series "The Pitt."
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Walmart to let shoppers use Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay methods
Walmart will let shoppers use tap-to-pay methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, beginning later this month.
TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle child privacy lawsuit
The Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it violated a U.S. law prohibiting the collection of kids' data.
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.
AI companies accused of hoarding and destroying millions of books
Consumer advocates are urging the FTC to examine whether AI developers are hurting competition and reducing public access to source material.
Woman covertly filmed by Meta smart glasses raises privacy concerns
One woman is speaking out after she was secretly filmed, saying that technology like Meta's AI-powered smart glasses threatens personal privacy.
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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.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
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Lindsay Clancy trial nears closing arguments
The defense rested Friday in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial for the killings of her three young children. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports on the case.
Man who took final photo of Tupac testifies
The man who took the last known photo of Tupac Shakur testified on Friday in the trial of a man accused of organizing the rapper's killing. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Sword attack at school in Sweden leaves 1 dead, police say
An 18-year-old with a sword attacked a school Friday in central Sweden, killing one person and seriously injuring at least two others.
Psychiatrist in Yates case testifies for Clancy
The defense rested Friday in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial after testimony from Dr. Phillip Resnick, a forensic psychiatrist who also testified Andrea Yates case after she killed her five children in Texas in 2001. Clancy has admitted to killing her three young children, but has pleaded not guilty, arguing she was overmedicated and suffering from postpartum psychosis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Defense rests case in Lindsay Clancy trial
The defense for Lindsay Clancy has rested their case in the murder trial over the killings of Clancy's three young children. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe has more.
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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.
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
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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.
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.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Latest on USS Lincoln's trip home to San Diego
The USS Abraham Lincoln has left the Middle East and is cruising back to its home port of San Diego after a record-long deployment. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has more.
Trump campaigning for Darline Graham
President Trump is in South Carolina Friday night to campaign for Sen. Darline Graham as she continues her campaign for a full term in her late brother Lindsey Graham's Senate seat. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Lindsay Clancy trial nears closing arguments
The defense rested Friday in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial for the killings of her three young children. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports on the case.
SCOTUS: Trump can continue ballroom work for now
The Supreme Court on Friday temporarily allowed President Trump's White House ballroom construction to continue. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has the details.
USS Lincoln leaves Middle East after months
The USS Washington arrived in the Middle East from Asia on Thursday and relieved the USS Lincoln after a nine-month deployment. The move comes as the Trump administration says it will unveil the "toughest sanctions" on Iran. CBS News' Margaret Brennan and Elliot Ackerman have more.