7 people found in Minnesota home died of carbon monoxide poisoning
There were no signs of violence or forced entry into the residence, police said.
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Kim Potter testifies in Daunte Wright trial
Former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter took the stand in her own defense -- recalling the moment she used deadly force against Daunte Wright during a traffic stop. Jennifer Mayerle has the details.
Takeaways from Kim Potter's testimony
Former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter, who is charged with shooting and killing Daunte Wright, finished testifying in her own trial Friday. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe joins CBSN to discuss the case.
Defense set to wrap up in Kim Potter trial
Former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter is expected to take the stand in her own defense. She faces manslaughter charges in connection with the shooting death of Daunte Wright. Criminal defense attorney and legal analyst Joe Tamburino joined Anne-Marie Green on CBSN to discuss the trial.
Daunte Wright's mom says she saw son's lifeless body in car after shooting
She also testified that she could tell her son's body was under a sheet near his car because she recognized his tennis shoes.
Christmas tree prices rise due to drought
Even Christmas trees are not immune to supply chain problems. One Minnesota tree farm expects Christmas tree prices to increase after summer droughts caused them to lose 10% of their crop. CBS Minnesota's John Lauritsen has more.
Officials confirm multiple Omicron cases in U.S.
The governor of New York announced five new confirmed cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant after infections were detected in California, Minnesota and Colorado. Dr. Nada Fadul, an associate professor of infectious diseases at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest concerns with the new strain.
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Wildfires continue to ravage the West as resources grow thin; Minnesota State Fair’s butter sculpting tradition lives on despite coronavirus cancellation
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States issue new restrictions to contain surge of coronavirus infections; Displaced owl found in Rockefeller Christmas could take flight as soon as Monday
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President Obama and Vice President-elect Mike Pence went to Capitol Hill Wednesday to ready their parties in the coming war over Obamacare; McDonald's has opened a new restaurant just outside Vatican City -- but locals don't seem to be craving Big Macs
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Chicago broke a New Years Day record with more than five inches of snow. Chris Martinez, of CBS Chicago station WBBM, reports on the challenge for travelers and the additional snowfall expected; and, it's a social worker's job to improve the lives of his or her clients -- in short, to give them a lift. Manuel Bojorquez shares the story of a social worker in Minneapolis who has a unique way of doing that.
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Ice and white-out conditions caused nearly 400 crashes in 24 hours across the state, while one hospital has seen a record number of patients with frostbite symptoms; and, Nine-year-old Riley Kovalcik wrote a letter to deaf football player Derrick Coleman, of the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks, to tell him how he inspired her and her twin sister, who are both partially deaf.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from January 27, 2014
Actual temperatures are expected to stay below zero into Wednesday in Chicago, and the overnight wind chill could reach as low as 40 degrees below zero; and, Seth Doane goes inside the damaged nuclear plant in Fukushima, Japan, where the company that owns the plant crippled in a 2011 tsunami is still struggling to deal with the disaster.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from March 5, 2014.
Carmakers are required to notify the government within five days of discovering a safety defect, but CBS News obtained a service advisory showing GM knew about problems with ignition switches a decade before it announced a recall; and, surfers may dream of the endless summer, but for snowkiting enthusiasts in Minnesota, the state's worst winter in 30 years has been a chance to play.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from February 18, 2014
The trigger for Tuesday's violence in the Ukrainian capitol of Kiev was a refusal by some lawmakers to debate changes to the constitution that would have restricted the powers of President Yanukovich; and, a sharp decline in Minnesota's moose population has left scientists baffled.
The full episode of The CBS Evening News from February 27, 2014
Ousted Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych revealed he has fled to neighboring Russia, which has begun conducting military exercises near its border with Ukraine; and, mudslides threaten about 1,000 homes in two suburbs east of Los Angeles, where police went door to door telling people to evacuate.
Economic uncertainty looms for Biden administration
President Biden traveled to Minnesota Tuesday to highlight aspects of his $1 trillion infrastructure plan. Mr. Biden's trip comes as concerns over the new COVID-19 variant, rising inflation and issues within the nation's supply chain threaten to derail his overall economic agenda. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN's Ed O'Keefe to discuss.
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The United States and its Arab partners unleashed a flurry of missiles against various ISIS targets on Tuesday; and, in the early 1900s, loons nested as far south as Illinois and Pennsylvania. But since then, their range has steadily shrunk
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Dow plummets, suffering worst week in 2 years; Washing machine collector takes a whirl back in time
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Trump says he trusts Kim Jong Un after North Korea summit; In amazing show of sportsmanship, baseball player hugs friend on losing team
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Authorities suspect white supremacists and far-left extremists are behind violence at protests; Missouri school bus drivers drive empty buses past usual stops to say farewell to students before summer break
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National Guard activated in Minneapolis after unrest; Veteran's death highlights pandemic's effect on mental health
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All 4 officers charged in George Floyd's death; Langston Hughes "Let America Be America Again" shows the nation's continued struggle of freedom and equality
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World Health Organization warns pandemic is “speeding up”; Teenager sketches doctors and nurses wearing PPE while being treated for coronavirus-linked disease
Group of 20-30 robbers swarm Best Buy in Minnesota on Black Friday
The theft resembles other mass robberies recently seen across the country.
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Men describe being deported by U.S. to dangerous African nation: "We cannot leave"
The Central African Republic is one of more than 30 countries the U.S. government has convinced to accept third-country deportees.
U.S. set to impose 50% tariffs on Canada after failed talks; Canada to match them
The U.S. was set to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products early Saturday. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney countered that Canada would match them "dollar for dollar."
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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.
Trump threatens defamation suit against left-leaning think tank
President Trump's legal team is threatening to sue left-leaning think tank Center for American Progress for defamation over a report it issued that found "no evidence that National Guard deployments have reduced violent crime."
Drastic water cuts issued for California, Nevada and Arizona from Colorado River
Federal officials announced sharp water cuts for the next two years on Friday for three Western states that rely on the imperiled Colorado River.
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.
Another child's room now a silent memorial to the toll of school shootings
In south Minneapolis, a second-floor bedroom remains much as it was. For the parents of 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel, it's something every American should see.
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U.S. set to impose 50% tariffs on Canada after failed talks; Canada to match them
The U.S. was set to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products early Saturday. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney countered that Canada would match them "dollar for dollar."
Drastic water cuts issued for California, Nevada and Arizona from Colorado River
Federal officials announced sharp water cuts for the next two years on Friday for three Western states that rely on the imperiled Colorado River.
Pilot reports possible burn injuries after passenger's laptop catches fire
"I think we have about four to five passengers that were burned by the laptop," a pilot can be heard saying in air traffic control audio obtained by CBS News.
Trump campaigns with Darline Graham in South Carolina ahead of runoff
Sen. Darline Graham is facing Rep. Ralph Norman to replace her late brother on the ballot in November.
Another child's room now a silent memorial to the toll of school shootings
In south Minneapolis, a second-floor bedroom remains much as it was. For the parents of 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel, it's something every American should see.
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U.S. set to impose 50% tariffs on Canada after failed talks; Canada to match them
The U.S. was set to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products early Saturday. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney countered that Canada would match them "dollar for dollar."
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.
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U.S. set to impose 50% tariffs on Canada after failed talks; Canada to match them
The U.S. was set to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products early Saturday. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney countered that Canada would match them "dollar for dollar."
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Men describe being deported by U.S. to dangerous African nation: "We cannot leave"
The Central African Republic is one of more than 30 countries the U.S. government has convinced to accept third-country deportees arrested as part of President Trump's large-scale crackdown on illegal immigration.
Trump threatens defamation suit against left-leaning think tank
President Trump's legal team is threatening to sue left-leaning think tank Center for American Progress for defamation over a report it issued that found "no evidence that National Guard deployments have reduced violent crime."
Trump campaigns with Darline Graham in South Carolina ahead of runoff
Sen. Darline Graham is facing Rep. Ralph Norman to replace her late brother on the ballot in November.
Reports of sexual assault in U.S. military declined for third straight year
The review included data from an anonymous survey conducted every other year that asks service members whether they've been the victim of unwanted sexual conduct or harassment.
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Alfalfa sprouts recalled after E. coli, salmonella outbreak sickens dozens
An outbreak of E. coli and salmonella that has sickened dozens of people across 15 states has been linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, federal health officials said Friday.
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."
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Men describe being deported by U.S. to dangerous African nation: "We cannot leave"
The Central African Republic is one of more than 30 countries the U.S. government has convinced to accept third-country deportees arrested as part of President Trump's large-scale crackdown on illegal immigration.
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.
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Details on Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's return
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to the U.K. after six years in California. CBS News royal contributor Amanda Foreman joins "The Takeout" to discuss what the homecoming could look like.
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.
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AI-generated bills swamp congressional lawyers
Lawmakers and lobbyists are now using artificial intelligence to draft bills, but it turns out AI is currently terrible at the technicalities of federal law and regulations. Politico Congress tech reporter Owen Dahlkamp joins to discuss his recent article on the topic.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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Psychiatrist testifies in Clancy trial
Dr. Phillip Resnick, whose testimony contributed to an acquittal in another high-profile child-killing case in 2001, testified in Lindsay Clancy's defense on Friday. Shanelle Kaul has more.
Inside an 8-year-old shooting victim's room
It's been a year since a shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis killed two children and injured dozens. Steve Hartman visits the bedroom of a little boy who lost his life that day.
Panettiere given emergency drug, witness says
New details in Hayden Panettiere's sudden death have emerged as her on-and-off boyfriend's brother, who was present when she died, speaks out. Mark Strassmann has more.
Flock cameras sabotaged over privacy issues
Cities across the country are unplugging Flock cameras used to record traffic and other violations as privacy concerns grow. Jason Allen has more.
First week wraps in Tupac murder trial
The trial of Duane "Keefe D" Davis wrapped up its first week Friday with Davis telling the judge that he has concerns about the safety of his family. Davis is accused of orchestrating the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur in 1996. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
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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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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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NFL storylines as preseason hits Week 2
Jacob Robinson, staff writer for the Athletic, joins CBS News to discuss the biggest headlines in the NFL as the league gears up for the regular season.
Liberia receives first group of U.S. deportees
The western African nation of Liberia has received the first round of "third country" deportees from the United States. The plane with roughly 20 deportees landed on Thursday. U.S. officials tell CBS News some of the passengers refused to deboard upon landing. The Trump administration has brokered deals with at least 35 countries to deport people to places where they have no ties. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Powerful storms rock East Coast
Violent storms are bringing multiple tornadoes and record rainfall across the East Coast and beyond. Jared Ochacher reports.
Psychiatrist testifies in Clancy trial
Dr. Phillip Resnick, whose testimony contributed to an acquittal in another high-profile child-killing case in 2001, testified in Lindsay Clancy's defense on Friday. Shanelle Kaul has more.
The roller coaster popularity of plastic surgery
A new piece in The Free Press looks at the roller coaster popularity of plastic surgery. Freya India, author of the report and contributing writer for the Free Press, joins CBS News to discuss. The Free Press is a Paramount publication.