Sanders & Biden compete in Missouri
Missouri has 68 delegates at stake in its Democratic primary. St. Louis Public Radio political reporter Jason Rosenbaum joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the race between Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden.
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Prosecutors back Missouri inmate's innocence
Decades after Kevin Strickland was convicted in a triple homicide, he remains in a Missouri prison, despite prosecutors agreeing with him that he is innocent. Erin Moriarty reports.
Kevin Strickland "losing belief" in justice system as he awaits hearing
Strickland, convicted in a triple homicide, says he is innocent. The prosecutor agrees with him.
Ernest Johnson executed for 1994 triple murder
Missouri inmate Ernest Johnson was pronounced dead Tuesday evening.
Health care workers getting panic buttons as assaults rise
Cox Medical Center Branson said that workplace assaults have tripled in the past year.
Police and around 200 protestors clashed again in Ferguson, Mo., after a crowd broke into the convenience store that Brown allegedly robbed the day he was killed
Police and around 200 protestors clashed again in Ferguson, Mo., after a crowd broke into the convenience store that Brown allegedly robbed the day he was killed. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
The Dish: Clementines Creamery
Ice cream is both naughty and nice at the St. Louis-based "Clementines Creamery." Clementines has won awards and accolades for its sweet, creamy treats. With five stores in Missouri and a nationwide following, the only thing that might be richer than the ice cream itself is the story behind its founding and founder. Dana Jacobson has the details.
Missouri prosecutor seeks to free longtime inmate some believe is innocent
Kevin Strickland, of Kansas City, was 18 when he was arrested for the 1978 deaths of three people during a home invasion. He has been imprisoned for four decades.
Fauci says COVID-19 surges "entirely preventable"
Dr. Anthony Fauci says recent COVID-19 outbreaks in states like Mississippi and Louisiana are "entirely predictable, and yet on the other hand, entirely preventable."
Some Missouri hospitals bracing for COVID surge
Health experts are warning that the oncoming surge fueled by the Delta variant will be worse than previous ones. Kansas City has reported its highest positivity rate of COVID cases since the pandemic began. Mireya Villarreal takes a look.
Kansas City mask mandate gets pushback
Missouri has been particularly hard-hit by the Delta variant and the state is seeing a pushback over a mask mandate that went into effect Monday in Kansas City. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Mask mandates in Missouri highlight political divisions
Kansas City hit its highest positivity rate of COVID cases since the pandemic began at 34.4%
COVID hospitalizations skyrocket in Missouri
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Missouri have jumped 168% in the last two months. They're led by people who haven't been vaccinated for the coronavirus. Just over 40% of Missourians are fully vaccinated. Dr. Clay Dunagan, chief medical officer of BJC HealthCare and the acting head of the St. Louis pandemic task force, spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about what's happening in Missouri.
Mask mandate battle in Missouri
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt is suing Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas and the local Health Department over a new mask mandate put in place due to surging COVID-19 cases. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal joins CBSN AM with the details.
Congresswoman on new federal eviction ban
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new temporary eviction moratorium in COVID-19 hotspots. The previous ban expired over the weekend, sparking major fears that millions of renters could lose their homes in the midst of a public health crisis. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports the new ban could face court challenges, and Democratic Congresswoman Cori Bush, who slept outside to protest the end of the first moratorium, joined CBSN to discuss the new ban and her stance on police reform.
COVID surges in states with low vaccinations
Missouri is one of the handful of states seeing a surge in COVID cases. Doctors say the upswing in hospitalizations and deaths are both demoralizing and preventable. Mireya Villarreal reports from Springfield, Missouri.
Missouri health workers battle misinformation among the unvaccinated
Hospitalizations in the state have jumped 168% in the last two months, and behind those numbers is both a resistance to the COVID vaccine and a lot of people with regrets.
COVID-19 infections up across the U.S.
All 50 states are reporting an increase in COVID-19 infections as the Delta variant surges and vaccination rates slow. CBS News' Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM with the latest.
Face The Nation: Raimondo, Lucas, Leonnig, Rucker
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the infrastructure bill, Kansas City vaccination rate, and "I Alone Can Fix It" authors say former president learned he was "untouchable" from first impeachment.
Kansas City mayor on "painfully low" vaccination rate
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas said his city has a "painfully low" vaccination rate of 38.8%, and he said "we have to push back against negative messaging."
Why are wrongly-convicted people still imprisoned in Missouri?
"48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty talks with two Missouri men, Kevin Strickland and Lamar Johnson, who have served a combined 70 years in prison for murders most people now believe they did not commit. And yet, even though prosecutors have called for their release, innocence may not be enough to earn them their freedom – both men are still behind bars. So, what's going on in the state of Missouri?
Springfield mayor says COVID misinformation hurts society
The Delta variant is currently surging in Missouri, and community leaders are pushing for vaccinations. Springfield, Missouri, Mayor Ken McClure discusses the skyrocketing spike in cases.
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CBS News took a boat into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what we saw.
Reporters from CBS News carefully arranged a risky trip into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what they saw.
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
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Iran reimposes Strait of Hormuz restrictions, citing U.S. blockade
Iran swiftly reversed course on reopening the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. said the move would not end its blockade.
How the dispute between Trump and Pope Leo escalated
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
U.K. police probe arson attack on building formerly housing Jewish charity
There were no injuries reported in connection with the attack, police said Saturday.
Midwest, Great Lakes brace for more severe storms
Severe thunderstorms are forecast across the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes on Saturday.
Appeals court allows all White House ballroom construction to resume
An order earlier this week blocked most above-ground construction on the project.
Trump says Iranians have "agreed to everything," including removal of enriched uranium
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
Thomas, Alito not planning to retire from Supreme Court this year, sources say
Sources close to Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas tell CBS News neither is planning to retire this year.
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Record U.S. drought sparks fears about wildfires, water and food prices
Meteorologists said the drought is a bad sign for the upcoming wildfire season, food prices and existing water issues.
U.K. man pleads guilty to hacking scheme that stole $8 million
Tyler Robert Buchanan, 24, of Scotland, pleaded guilty in California federal court.
Midwest, Great Lakes brace for more severe storms
Severe thunderstorms are forecast across the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes on Saturday.
Appeals court allows all White House ballroom construction to resume
An order earlier this week blocked most above-ground construction on the project.
Judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
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Judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
Airlines cut routes in response to rising jet fuel costs amid Iran war
Rising jet fuel prices are forcing airlines to cut routes and trim schedules.
Oil prices plummet after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is "completely open"
Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Here's who is spending money on AI subscriptions, and how much they cost
Households are starting to make room in their budgets for spending on generative AI subscriptions, new data shows.
Ford recalls nearly 1.4 million pickup trucks due to gearshift issue
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
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Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
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Appeals court allows all White House ballroom construction to resume
An order earlier this week blocked most above-ground construction on the project.
Judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
U.S. delegation visited Cuba last week as Trump heaped pressure on island
A delegation of senior State Department representatives traveled to Cuba via a U.S. government plane last week, officials said, a diplomatic opening amid intense pressure from the Trump administration.
How the dispute between Trump and Pope Leo escalated
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
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Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
Dr. Erica Schwartz nominated for CDC director
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
RFK Jr. defends proposed 12% health budget cut, measles response in House testimony
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
Trump announces he's nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz for CDC director
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
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6 killed after gunman opens fire in Kyiv, Ukrainian officials say
The head of Ukraine's Interior Ministry said the gunman took hostages and spoke to negotiators for 40 minutes before he was shot dead.
Over 1,000 bone fragments found in Mexico City ahead of World Cup
Mexico City and Guadalajara are preparing to host World Cup games in June, with protesters denouncing the government's failure to properly investigate the disappearances.
Former chef facing 14 murder charges to plead guilty to aiding suicide
Abetting suicide carries a maximum sentence of 14 years, according to the Canadian Criminal Code.
U.K. police probe arson attack on building formerly housing Jewish charity
There were no injuries reported in connection with the attack, police said Saturday.
U.S. delegation visited Cuba last week as Trump heaped pressure on island
A delegation of senior State Department representatives traveled to Cuba via a U.S. government plane last week, officials said, a diplomatic opening amid intense pressure from the Trump administration.
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Breaking down the unlikely rise of the PWHL
New York Sirens captain Micah Zandee-Hart and Professional Women's Hockey League executive vice president of hockey operations Jayna Hefford sit down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss the league's recent increase in popularity.
"Schmigadoon!" prepares for Broadway debut
Cinco Paul, the screenwriter behind hit movies like the "Despicable Me" series and "Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!", sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his latest project: adapting the hit Apple TV+ series "Schmigadoon!" for Broadway.
The Lone Bellow performs "You Were Leaving"
The Lone Bellow began playing more than 10 years ago and gained a following for their folksy, Brooklyn sound. Now, out with their latest album, "What a Time to Be Alive," here's The Lone Bellow performing "You Were Leaving."
The Lone Bellow performs "No Getting Over You"
The Lone Bellow began playing more than 10 years ago and gained a following for their folksy, Brooklyn sound. Now, out with their latest album, "What a Time to Be Alive," here's The Lone Bellow performing "No Getting Over You."
The Lone Bellow performs "I Did It For Love"
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Experts have warning for AI-generated podcasts
Millions of Americans get health information from podcasts. Now, some medical experts are warning about the harmful impacts of misinformation on these programs. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
AI "agents" can do your shopping. Should you let them?
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
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Key takeaways on Anthropic's new AI model
More concerns are emerging about Anthropic's new Mythos AI model. Matt Shumer, a former AI company founder and CEO, joins CBS News with more details.
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First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
Emperor penguins listed as endangered species
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Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
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Over 1,000 bone fragments found in Mexico City ahead of World Cup
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U.K. man pleads guilty to hacking scheme that stole $8 million
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500 pounds of liquid meth found after Fort Worth crash; 2 dead
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The Dish: Tokyo Record Bar
Tokyo Record Bar is nestled in New York City's Greenwich Village near iconic jazz bars like The Blue Note—and for good reason. At the tiny eatery, diners enjoy a prix-fixe menu and get to choose their own music.
Breaking down the unlikely rise of the PWHL
New York Sirens captain Micah Zandee-Hart and Professional Women's Hockey League executive vice president of hockey operations Jayna Hefford sit down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss the league's recent increase in popularity.
Watch: Trump signs latest executive order
President Trump signed an executive order Saturday that eases restrictions on the research of the psychedelics including the drug ibogaine, which is used in some countries to treat post-traumatic stress disorder.
"Schmigadoon!" prepares for Broadway debut
Cinco Paul, the screenwriter behind hit movies like the "Despicable Me" series and "Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!", sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his latest project: adapting the hit Apple TV+ series "Schmigadoon!" for Broadway.
Apollo 16 astronaut reflects on NASA's impact
Charles Duke, a former NASA astronaut and Air Force officer who became the youngest person to walk on the moon during the 1972 Apollo 16 mission, sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to reflect on U.S. space exploration amid the recent Artemis II moon mission.