Apparent bear attack kills missing hiker in Montana's Glacier National Park
The body of a missing hiker killed in an apparent bear attack has been found in Glacier National Park in Montana, park officials say.
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From 1996: FBI arrests suspected Unabomber
On April 3, 1996, the FBI arrested Theodore Kaczynski in the Unabomber case, ending one of the longest and most intense manhunts in U.S. history. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
Montana smokejumper aims to flip House seat
Montana hasn't elected a Democrat to the House since the late 1990s. Smokejumper Sam Forstag, who jumps out of planes into the remote wilderness to put out wildfires, is trying to change that. Forstag joins "The Takeout" to lay out his progressive campaign in the deep-red state.
U.S. tourism pain from lack of Canadian visitors
Resorts nationwide are dealing with a big drop in international visitors. That's being felt especially hard in Whitefish, Montana, about 60 miles south of the U.S.-Canada border. Andres Gutierrez reports.
GOP Sen. Steve Daines of Montana won't seek reelection
Sen. Steve Daines said he had wrestled with the decision for months.
11/23/2025: The Bus on Route 62; The Last Best Place; The Empty Rooms
First, Ukrainian survivors recount deadly bus attack. Then, Montana’s fight to block public land sales. And, a look at the rooms left behind after school shootings.
Where is Jermain Charlo?
Police release last known images of 23-year-old missing mom. Can this security camera video help reveal what happened to her? "48 Hours" contributor Michelle Miller reports.
The Dish: The Union
The Union and Old Salt Co-Op are changing the game for farm-to-table dining in Helena, Montana. "CBS Saturday Morning" got a taste.
Montana lawmakers open up about GOP divisions
In April, nine GOP state senators from Montana were censured for voting with Democrats. Jo Ling Kent speaks with some of them about why they voted against party lines, and what their hopes are for the future of U.S. politics.
Man found dead hours after being questioned about girl's 1996 murder
Nearly three decades after 15-year-old Danielle Houchins was found dead, authorities say DNA finally led them to her killer.
Alone with a killer in the Montana wilderness
Danni Houchins was found dead in a swamp in Montana. Decades later, a friend of Danni's sister realized she'd been alone with Danni's killer in the wilderness.
Montanans say sale of public land would be an attack on a way of life
A proposal in Congress earlier this year to sell public land has Montanans fighting to defend their frontier.
Why Montana fought against the sale of public land
This summer, Montana rallied to kill a congressional proposal that would have opened the door to the sale of public land. Residents there stress the importance of those spaces.
Montana's fight to block public land sales
This summer, Montana rallied to kill a congressional proposal that would have opened the door to the sale of public land. Residents there stress the importance of those spaces.
The Last Best Place | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Montana has found itself at the center of a national debate over what to do with America's vast reserves of public land. Jon Wertheim speaks with locals and officials for a look at the bipartisan fight to preserve what many Montanans hold most dear. 60 Minutes, Sunday.
Montana man convicted in campsite killing originally reported as bear attack
A jury has found Daren Christopher Abbey guilty of murder in the brutal killing of Dustin Kjersem at his campsite near Big Sky, Montana, in October 2024.
Rail conductor struck and killed by a train in Montana
Authorities are investigating the death of a BNSF Railway conductor who was hit by a passing train, the NTSB said.
Where is Jermain Charlo?
Police release last known images of 23-year-old missing mom. Can this security camera video help reveal what happened to her? "48 Hours" contributor Michelle Miller reports.
It's About Danni
When 15-year-old Danni Houchins is found dead in a swamp, her family says they were led to believe she drowned. 24 years later, Danni’s sister learns the terrible truth. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Montana lawmaker disciplined by state House
The Montana House voted Wednesday to discipline state Rep. Zooey Zephyr, who is transgender. Zephyr had been prevented by the Republican-led body from debating a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for minors.
Smoke cloud from meth seized by FBI sickens Montana animal shelter workers
Fourteen animal shelter workers were evacuated and went to the hospital. The shelter's 75 dogs and cats were relocated or put into foster homes.
Coexisting with grizzlies in Montana
Montana's grizzly and human populations have both risen substantially since 1975, when the bears were protected under the Endangered Species Act. Bill Whitaker reports on conservation efforts that have led to grizzly recovery, and the farmers, ranchers and residents now encountering these ferocious animals.
Montana ranchers challenge the existing food system in a bid to stay alive
Cole Mannix, cofounder of Old Salt Co-op, says the longterm survival of ranchers depends on rewriting the rules of the existing food system.
How Montana ranchers are challenging status quo
Cole Mannix, cofounder of Old Salt Co-op, says the long-term survival of ranchers depends on rewriting the rules of the existing food system. The co-op unites five ranchers who are all committed to sustainable land management. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Montana man charged in deadly bar shooting faces additional charges
A Montana man suspected of killing four people at a bar, then evading capture for a week, has been charged with additional crimes, including attempted arson.
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Iran says U.S. "crossed the point of no return" with attacks on ports
President Trump insists the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect despite an exchange of attacks that Tehran says "crossed the point of no return."
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
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Principal who tackled gunman: "God's hand was on all of us"
Kirk Moore, the Oklahoma principal who tackled a gunman, sits down with CBS News for a network exclusive interview airing Monday on "CBS Mornings."
What scientists will be looking for as government UFO files are released
The Pentagon's release of files might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
A blocked camera, a 13-minute gap: Details emerge on WHCD attack
A CBS News visual investigation is revealing new details of an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.
5 states monitoring passengers who departed ship stricken by hantavirus
American passengers who left the MV Hondius cruise ship in April are being monitored for hantavirus in at least five states, health officials said.
Tennessee approves new congressional map dissolving majority Black district
Tennessee Republicans earlier Thursday approved a measure to overturn the state's ban on mid-decade redistricting.
Cyberattack shutters Canvas learning platform for schools across the U.S.
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
Employers added 115,000 jobs in April, blowing past forecasts
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
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Deputy who killed Black man at grandma's home convicted of homicide
Trial jurors said they couldn't agree on the more serious charge of murder, prompting the judge to declare a mistrial on that count.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Employers added 115,000 jobs in April, blowing past forecasts
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
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Principal who tackled gunman: "God's hand was on all of us"
Kirk Moore, the Oklahoma principal who tackled a gunman, sits down with CBS News for a network exclusive interview airing Monday on "CBS Mornings."
Apparent bear attack kills missing hiker in Montana's Glacier National Park
The body of a missing hiker killed in an apparent bear attack has been found in Glacier National Park in Montana, park officials say.
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Employers added 115,000 jobs in April, blowing past forecasts
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
U.S. trade court rules against Trump's 10% tariffs
The tariffs were put in place in February, days after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's previous round of sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs.
Here's how AI can help with retirement planning, and where it struggles
As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.
AI is as a top cause of layoffs, accounting for 26% of April's job cuts
New data shows artificial intelligence is the most cited reason for layoffs, even as economists debate whether it is truly displacing workers.
Snack mixes recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
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Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Accused WHCD shooter seeks to disqualify Pirro, Blanche because they attended event
Attorneys for accused White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter Cole Allen asked a judge to disqualify Jeanine Pirro and other senior Justice Department leaders from the case because they were present during the incident.
USPS proposal would allow handguns to be sent through the mail
The Justice Department argues the patchwork of state laws around guns makes it difficult to take them across state lines for lawful purposes like target shooting, hunting and self-defense.
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Spencer Pratt compares his fledgling political career to Obama's national rise
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Federal judge finds DOGE's elimination of humanities grants "unlawful"
Three of the nation's major scholarly groups challenged the Trump administration's cuts to humanities grants.
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Tracking hantavirus cases tied to cruise ship
Global health officials are working to track down passengers who departed a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship weeks ago, including multiple Americans. Meanwhile, for the first time on Thursday, President Trump addressed the response to the deadly outbreak. Tom Hanson has the latest on the cruise ship and Dr. Celine Gounder breaks down what to know about the virus.
5 states monitoring hantavirus ship passengers
After almost a full day of sailing, the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship is slowly closing in on its destination, about 600 nautical miles away from Spain's Canary Islands. Tom Hanson has more details, and Dr. Jon LaPook has more about the virus.
What we know about hantavirus cases tied to deadly cruise ship outbreak
Health officials have identified at least eight confirmed or suspected cases of hantavirus tied to an outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship.
5 states monitoring passengers who departed ship stricken by hantavirus
American passengers who left the MV Hondius cruise ship in April are being monitored for hantavirus in at least five states, health officials said.
Snack mixes recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
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Massive 11,000-carat ruby unearthed by miners in Myanmar
State-run media reported that the newly found rough ruby was discovered in mid-April, just after the traditional New Year festival.
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Iran says U.S. "crossed the point of no return" with attacks on ports
President Trump insists the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect despite an exchange of attacks that Tehran says "crossed the point of no return."
Bear kills woman in Japan, 2 more fatal attacks suspected
Japan confirmed the first fatal bear attack of 2026 after a record 13 deaths last year.
Volcano erupts in Indonesia, killing at least 3 hikers, police say
Three hikers in an off-limits area died in an eruption of Indonesia's Mount Dukono volcano, police said.
U.S. strikes 2 Iranian ports as American warships come under fire
Three U.S. Navy destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz came under attack on Thursday, and the U.S. struck on two Iranian ports abutting the strait, putting into question an increasingly fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
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Dana White breaks down UFC 328
UFC president and CEO Dana White joins "CBS Mornings" to break down UFC 328, which is being held this weekend. The main event features undefeated champion Khamzat Chimaev defending his middleweight belt against former champion Sean Strickland.
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Spencer Pratt compares his fledgling political career to Obama's national rise
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Surprising "Survivor" tribal council ceremony
(Warning: Spoilers ahead!) "CBS Mornings" reveals details of the latest "Survivor 50" episode and elimination ceremony, which had another surprise for the castaways.
Exclusive preview of "I Will Find You"
"CBS Mornings" has an exclusive preview of the new Netflix series "I Will Find You," which is based on Harlan Coben's 2023 novel. Coben, who is also an executive producer on the series, talks about what inspired the story and how closely he worked on the Netflix adaptation.
Documentary explores maternal healthcare
Christy Turlington Burns, the founder and president of the nonprofit "Every Mother Counts," speaks about her new documentary, which explores the state of maternal healthcare following the end of Roe v. Wade. She discusses the different risks for women and why this is personal for her.
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Online learning platform Canvas hacked
The online learning platform Canvas, which is used by 30 million students around the world, was hacked Thursday in a massive cyberattack. The platform is used by thousands of schools, including major universities. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Cyberattack shutters Canvas learning platform for schools across the U.S.
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
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.
Here's how AI can help with retirement planning, and where it struggles
As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.
Google unveils screenless Fitbit
Fitness trackers started as devices for measuring workouts, but now they are designed for 24/7 monitoring and the passive collection of health data. Fitbit announced its latest device, called the Fitbit Air, to compete with other screenless trackers like the Whoop. Tech journalist Lexi Savvides joins CBS News with more.
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Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Bill Nye on the Artemis II moon mission
Bill Nye The Science Guy, the chief ambassador of The Planetary Society, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more after meeting the Artemis II crew in person after their successful mission around the moon.
Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
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Mother of missing woman in Bahamas speaks out
The search for Michigan mother Lynette Hooker headed into a fifth week as Coast Guard investigators seek to question the owners of a sailboat that was moored near the Hooker's vessel when she went missing. Cristian Benavides reports.
CBS News finds security gaps at Hilton Hotel
CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga returned to the Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., to better understand the security surrounding the White House Correspondents' Dinner. What she found was a 13-minute gap in security camera coverage in the moments leading up to the shooting.
DOJ yet to authenticate possible Epstein note
A federal judge has made public an apparent suicide note written by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Correspondents' dinner shooting analysis
A CBS News team analyzed the security footage of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting. Nicole Sganga breaks down what we learned.
Investigation of correspondents' dinner attack
A CBS News visual investigation reveals new details in an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
Artemis II astronauts talk mission toilet troubles: "We made do"
The plumbing issues aboard the Orion capsule became headline news in the early days of the historic Artemis II mission.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Dana White breaks down UFC 328
UFC president and CEO Dana White joins "CBS Mornings" to break down UFC 328, which is being held this weekend. The main event features undefeated champion Khamzat Chimaev defending his middleweight belt against former champion Sean Strickland.
Mother's Day will cost you more this year
Mother's Day may be more expensive this year. Author and CBS News contributor Caroline Chambers joins with advice for mothers who may have different visions for their special day.
Leaders push to oust sheriff in Guthrie probe
Officials say local leaders in Arizona are pushing to remove Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, who is leading the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, after accusing him of lying about his past record. The mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie has been missing for more than three months.
Spencer Pratt on running for L.A. mayor
Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt, who is running as a Republican in the Los Angeles mayoral race, spoke exclusively to CBS News about his decision to run for mayor and his inexperience in politics, saying, "I may not have the experience, but I have the common sense to say this is not working."
Spencer Pratt makes case to become LA mayor
Spencer Pratt, a former reality star who wants to become Los Angeles' mayor, is facing off against incumbent Karen Bass and gaining support from some residents hoping he makes vast changes. CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi reports.