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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vance Boelter, 57, has been charged in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses. The Hennepin County Attorney said Monday that her office intends to pursue first-degree murder charges against him as well.
The home where Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed last weekend was broken into overnight, police say. CBS News Minnesota reports.
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.
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.
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."
Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman's parents spoke to CBS News about the "unfair and tragic" shooting — and how America's "division needs to end."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A suspect is in custody after Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot Saturday, while state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded.
People near the town of Green Isle, Minnesota, are reacting to an intense police search and manhunt that ultimately led to the arrest of one of their neighbors.
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.
Members of Congress will receive security briefings this week after a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband were killed, and another state lawmaker and his wife were wounded.
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after he said he had a "good and very productive" call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man hailed as a hero for disarming one of the gunmen behind a deadly antisemitic attack on Australia's Bondi Beach, says he just wanted to save innocent people.
China launched live-fire drills around Taiwan on Monday that it said would simulate a blockade of the self-ruled island's key ports, prompting Taipei to condemn Beijing's "military intimidation."
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
At the height of a cinema career that spanned some 28 films and three marriages, Brigitte Bardot came to symbolize a nation bursting out of bourgeois respectability.
One person was killed and another was critically injured after a helicopter collision
Officials said a train accident in southern Mexico killed at least 13 people and injured dozens, halting traffic along a rail line connecting the Pacific Ocean with the Gulf of Mexico.
A Mammoth Mountain ski patroller has died after he was caught in an avalanche while doing mitigation work on Friday, the resort said.
From political upheavals and gun violence, to the first American-born pope, "Sunday Morning" host Jane Pauley looks back at key events of a transformative year in U.S. history.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, CBS News correspondents Major Garrett, Robert Costa, Jan Crawford, Jennifer Jacobs and Scott MacFarlane join Margaret Brennan.
The Sangdong mine contains millions of tons of tungsten, known as a war metal that can withstand extraordinary temperatures, something the U.S. desperately needs for defense.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at some of the newsworthy men and women who passed away this year – from musicians and storytellers, to activists and statesmen – who touched us with their creativity and humanity.
Forget about hitting the gym, or signing up for a foreign language app. Luke Burbank resolves to do far better with his New Year's resolutions in 2026 by committing to goals he can actually keep … probably.
Since 1907, New Yorkers have marked the New Year with the ceremonial dropping of a huge ball in Times Square. Now, a brand-new ball, covered with more than 5,000 handcrafted Waterford Crystal discs, will help ring in 2026.
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
Stocks are mostly flat in quiet morning trading on Friday as investors return from the Christmas holiday.
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
As many Americans head into 2026 with mounting money worries, reviewing your finances now could help put you on firmer footing next year.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, CBS News correspondents Major Garrett, Robert Costa, Jan Crawford, Jennifer Jacobs and Scott MacFarlane join Margaret Brennan.
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday after he said he had a "good and very productive" call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 21, 2025. Editor's note: This interview was filmed on Dec. 17, 2025.
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Nearly five million flu cases have been reported nationwide, the CDC estimates, and at least 1,900 people have died from the virus. "CBS Saturday Morning" has more on why this year's strain is breaking records.
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
Officials said a train accident in southern Mexico killed at least 13 people and injured dozens, halting traffic along a rail line connecting the Pacific Ocean with the Gulf of Mexico.
China launched live-fire drills around Taiwan that it said would simulate a blockade of the self-ruled island's key ports, prompting Taipei to condemn Beijing's "military intimidation."
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man hailed as a hero for disarming one of the gunmen behind a deadly antisemitic attack on Australia's Bondi Beach, says he just wanted to save innocent people.
The attack took place in Richelieu in the Commewijne district about 25 kilometers (15 miles) east of Paramaribo.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 21, 2025. Editor's note: This interview was filmed on Dec. 17, 2025.
Actress Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91. Elizabeth Palmer looks back on her life.
On December 31, New York City will officially retire the transit system's MetroCard, that ubiquitous piece of plastic used to gain entrance onto subways and buses. But there is beauty in using MetroCards as the raw materials for art, as Thomas McKean has found in his collages and miniature sculptures depicting portraits of city life. Serena Altschul reports.
"Sunday Morning" checks out the bestselling fiction and non-fiction of the past year.
"Sunday Morning" checks out the highest-grossing films of the past year.
"Sunday Morning" checks out Spotify's top streaming hits of the past year.
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
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.
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
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."
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.
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
The attack took place in Richelieu in the Commewijne district about 25 kilometers (15 miles) east of Paramaribo.
Todd Kendhammer said his wife Barbara was killed in a freak accident, but a Wisconsin jury didn't believe him. Can his new attorneys upend the case with what they say is critical new evidence?
The victim was sitting with her family under a covered porch several blocks away when she was hit by a bullet, according to a probable cause affidavit.
After a teen didn't return from walking her dog, her dad used cellphone data to find her in a secluded area two miles away.
Lawmakers may take action against the Department of Justice for the delayed release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson weighs in.
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
One pilot is dead and another has life-threatening injuries after the helicopters they were operating collided in mid-air above New Jersey, about 35 miles southeast of Philadelphia. CBS Philadelphia's Ray Strickland has more.
More than a dozen California condors born in captivity are getting their first flights of freedom. Joy Benedict reports.
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who disarmed one of the Bondi Beach gunmen, spoke with CBS News for an exclusive interview. Jericka Duncan reports.
Actress Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91. Elizabeth Palmer looks back on her life.
Utility crews in California are trying to determine the cause of a rupture in a massive natural gas line that forced a major interstate to shut down. Andres Gutierrez has more.