Reflections on Mother's Day
On this Mother's Day, "Face the Nation" anchor Margaret Brennan says America has asked a lot of moms in recent years, but today is a day to say thank you and "we couldn't do it without you."
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For Mother's Day Amy Klobuchar celebrates her mom's lessons
The U.S. senator remembers her mother, a second-grade schoolteacher, whose lessons on butterflies continued to nourish her students for years to come.
The best Mother's Day gifts for Mom in 2023 (Last chance!)
Celebrate Mom with great Mother's Day gifts from Apple, KitchenAid, NuFace and more.
A look at how some extraordinary mothers are making a difference
CBS News received hundreds of emails telling us about amazing mothers, stepmothers and mothers-in-law. We've selected a few to share with you.
How one close-knit family cares for the mother who gave them so much
Carol Kemper serves as her 91-year-old mother's primary caregiver, while also offering classes that specialize in workouts and therapies for people with Parkinson's disease.
This on-sale Kodak photo printer makes the perfect last-minute gift for Mom
Give Mom the gift of physical versions of all her favorite snaps, selfies and family photos this Mother's Day.
Best Mother's Day flowers in 2023 you can have delivered by Sunday
Delivery spots are filling fast: Order Mother's Day bouquets from UrbanStems, ProFlowers, Amazon and more now.
Mother's Day flower deal: Get 2 gorgeous dried bouquets for the price of 1
You can't beat this deal on dried and preserved bouquets from East Olivia.
Best Mother's Day gifts on Amazon in 2023: Flowers, tech, beauty and more
Mother's Day is May 14. Get gifts for Mom from Glow Recipe, Rituals and more on Amazon.
Russia continues onslaught on Ukraine's power grid
The Russian military is using winter as a weapon, targeting Ukraine's power grid. With electricity cut, millions of Ukrainian families were unable to cook meals on Saturday. Chris Livesay reports.
Mentorship group helps girls without a mother
Many young girls are growing up without a mother, but the sister of an NBA superstar is looking to change that.
Gwyneth Paltrow on the joys and stresses of motherhood
The Oscar-winning actress and founder/CEO of Goop talks about the emotional highs and lows of becoming a mother, from giving birth and postpartum depression, to the pleasure of a Mother's Day brunch you don't have to cook yourself.
Officials warn of counterfeit designer products ahead of Mother's Day
Handbags, wallets, apparel, footwear and jewelry are among items at the highest risk of being counterfeited.
With advances in IVF, more women are choosing to have kids on their own
More women are choosing to become single mothers by choice.
Best Mother's Day 2022 gifts
Mother's Day is May 8: You're running out of time to get mom a gift.
The best Mother's Day flowers you can buy online
Order Mother's Day bouquets from UrbanStems, ProFlowers and more.
Conflict-free diamond jewelry you can buy online for Mother's Day
Find diamond jewelry for every price range from Kendra Scott, Mejuri and more.
Mother's Day is early this year. Here are the Best Mother's Day gifts that deliver fast
Check out these Mother's Day 2022 gifts that deliver as soon as day-of from Amazon, ProFlowers and more.
New mom gets "happy ending" after Mother's Day in NICU
In April 2020, Jen Laubach went into labor early while she and her husband were sick with COVID. She spent her first Mother's Day in the neonatal intensive care unit. This year, she's looking forward to spending the day with her healthy children at home. Adriana Diaz shares more.
Best gift cards for Mother's Day
Find Mother's Day gift cards to Starbucks, Grubhub and more at Amazon.
The search for the "world's greatest mom"
Every Mother's Day there is an eternal struggle to crown the "world's greatest mom." With no formal winner but plenty of solid cases, Steve Hartman asks his "Kindness 101" students to weigh in on this week's "On the Road."
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First Americans receive dose of clinical trial vaccine; Doctor finds balance between family and coronavirus frontlines
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Tensions rise as states begin to reopen despite projections of more COVID-19 deaths; Family reimagines special Mother's Day tradition due to pandemic.
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Personal valet to Trump tests positive for coronavirus; A video tribute to all moms in quarantine
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More kids hospitalized in NYC with condition that could be linked to coronavirus; Woman gives birth to twins while diagnosed with COVID-19
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Air Force officer prayed while "free-falling" after being shot down in Iran
Badly wounded and alone in Iran's desert, downed U.S. Air Force officer Dude 44 Bravo evaded capture for days as the Iranian forces and the U.S. military searched for him.
Mitch McConnell returns to Capitol Hill after monthslong absence
GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to Capitol Hill on Monday for the first time in three months, ending a prolonged absence that sparked widespread speculation about his health.
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Pardon brokers offer to "put pressure on the president" — at sky-high costs
Hidden cameras captured lobbyists as they tried to woo a potential client interested in obtaining a pardon from President Trump.
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Oil prices stay above $100 as Iran and Oman delay Strait of Hormuz talks
Iran and Oman delayed a meeting to discuss control of the Strait of Hormuz as fighting between Iran's Houthi allies and Saudi Arabia raises the stakes for global energy markets.
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Blanche vows to release more 9/11 docs: "We're not protecting people"
Attorney General Todd Blanche says the government is not withholding documents to protect another country, days after 9/11 families publicly appealed to the Trump administration for more information to be released.
AI companies must ensure their tech is safe, says top Trump adviser on AI
In an interview with CBS News, Sacks suggested that fears AI could harm people are overblown. "I think this is becoming a panic," he said.
Vance says 870K people suspected of COVID-era U.S. fraud barred from federal loans
A U.S. enforcement push, dubbed "Heartland fraud surge," probed losses involving the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan program.
Trump dismisses push for AI guardrails despite warnings from tech leaders
President Trump threw cold water on momentum for AI guardrails, saying all the U.S. needs is a "SMART PRESIDENT."
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Loopholes and shady practices taint U.S. surrogacy industry
Lured by promises of payment and a desire to help other families, surrogates discover they have few protections from practices that cast a "dark shadow" over the industry.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
AI companies must ensure their tech is safe, says top Trump adviser on AI
In an interview with CBS News, Sacks suggested that fears AI could harm people are overblown. "I think this is becoming a panic," he said.
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Blanche vows to release more 9/11 docs: "We're not protecting people"
Attorney General Todd Blanche says the government is not withholding documents to protect another country, days after 9/11 families publicly appealed to the Trump administration for more information to be released.
Alligator Alcatraz had cramped conditions, "small metal enclosures," watchdog finds
DHS's internal watchdog is sharply criticizing conditions in a Florida immigration detention center dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," finding detainees at the now-closed facility were held in "cramped conditions."
Mitch McConnell returns to Capitol Hill after monthslong absence
GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to Capitol Hill on Monday for the first time in three months, ending a prolonged absence that sparked widespread speculation about his health.
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AI companies must ensure their tech is safe, says top Trump adviser on AI
In an interview with CBS News, Sacks suggested that fears AI could harm people are overblown. "I think this is becoming a panic," he said.
The AI bubble is leaking air, some economists say. Should investors worry?
AI has fueled a stock boom in recent years. Now, some Wall Street analysts think that epic run is coming to an end.
The U.S. economy faces mounting headwinds. Here are the top risks.
Rising energy costs, persistently high inflation and mounting federal debt are clouding the outlook for the U.S. economy — and Americans' finances.
Tech stocks slump after AI execs call for industry slowdown
The tech-heavy Nasdaq slumped 147 points on Monday after AI company executives called for a slowdown in developing the technology.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei: "For too long the industry lied" about AI risks
The head of the artificial intelligence company calls the exponential rate of AI developments a "warning sign," with risks for humanity, and says, "We need to slow down." He talks with "Sunday Morning" about possible steps forward.
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Blanche vows to release more 9/11 docs: "We're not protecting people"
Attorney General Todd Blanche says the government is not withholding documents to protect another country, days after 9/11 families publicly appealed to the Trump administration for more information to be released.
Alligator Alcatraz had cramped conditions, "small metal enclosures," watchdog finds
DHS's internal watchdog is sharply criticizing conditions in a Florida immigration detention center dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," finding detainees at the now-closed facility were held in "cramped conditions."
Mitch McConnell returns to Capitol Hill after monthslong absence
GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to Capitol Hill on Monday for the first time in three months, ending a prolonged absence that sparked widespread speculation about his health.
John Brennan subpoenaed in Florida "grand conspiracy" probe
Former CIA Director John Brennan was subpoenaed to testify before a grand jury in Florida as part of the "grand conspiracy" investigation into Obama- and Biden-era officials last week.
Abbott Labs to pay nearly $385M in case over bacterial contamination at plant
The case stems from a Cronobacter bacterial contamination at one of Abbott Laboratories' Michigan plants.
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Pennsylvania woman dies of measles complications, coroner reports
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Strange symptom and a "weird" referral led to surprise Stage 4 cancer diagnosis
Kate Ping thought she was just stressed out. A nurse practitioner's surprising recommendation led to a shocking diagnosis.
Trump admin. to send $500 checks to nearly 1 million ACA enrollees
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Record-setting cyclospora outbreak is over, U.S. health officials say
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is no longer a risk of people getting sick with cyclosporiasis from this outbreak and is confident that all related iceberg lettuce is off the market.
Coroner releases details on 2 infant deaths in Pennsylvania measles outbreak
Neither infant was old enough to be vaccinated. The first dose of the measles vaccine is typically given at around 1 year of age.
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After losing son, couple welcomes daughter born from embryo frozen for 22 years
The couple named their daughter Georgia in honor of their late son, Giorgos.
Iran's proxies using Yemen to compound war's impact on oil prices
An attack on a Saudi Arabian pipeline and a simmering war between the Saudis and Iran's Houthi allies in Yemen are pushing oil prices up.
Shark attacks, injures surfer at popular beach in Australia
Scientists believe increasingly crowded waters and rising ocean temperatures are shifting sharks' migratory patterns, which may be contributing to a rise in attacks.
Sweden faces political uncertainty as election deals far-right a blow
Sweden's left-wing opposition are holding a slim lead after an election that saw the far-right's share of the vote
Israeli official calls for revocation of "NAZA" filmmakers' citizenship
The documentary "NAZA" includes interviews with purported Israeli intelligence officers who claim the systematic use of AI-powered targeting systems in Gaza.
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CBS News interviews an AI "actor"
The first so-called AI actor, Tilly Norwood, is on a promotional tour for an upcoming movie produced by a British company. CBS News correspondent Leigh Kiniry interviewed the AI on the film "Misaligned."
Iconic designer Bob Mackie dies at 87. See photos of legendary stars he dressed.
Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Bob Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars.
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Extended interview: Stella Parton
Stella Parton offers fans a glimpse into the life of her larger-than-life sister, Dolly Parton, from her makeup routine to her views on death, in an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King.
Céline Dion makes triumphant return
Céline Dion, who stepped back from performing in 2022 after announcing a rare autoimmune and neurological disorder, returned to the stage over the weekend for her long-awaited comeback tour. Adriana Diaz reports.
Celine Dion returns to the stage
Canadian superstar Celine Dion returned to the stage in Paris this weekend, for her first full concert in six years, and the first of 26 shows.
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Trump plays off tech leaders' AI concerns
Over the weekend, Anthropic co-founder and CEO Dario Amodei published a 3,800-word essay calling for a global slowdown in the exponential development of artificial intelligence. Sam Altman, who runs OpenAI, Elon Musk and others shared social media posts agreeing with Amodei's assessment. CBS News Washington correspondent Natalie Brand has President Trump's reaction.
AI companies must ensure their tech is safe, says top Trump adviser on AI
In an interview with CBS News, Sacks suggested that fears AI could harm people are overblown. "I think this is becoming a panic," he said.
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.
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Trump adviser on AI's question for Anthropic CEO
David Sacks, co-chair of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, says tech leaders like Anthropic CEO and co-founder Dario Amodei have a responsibility to ensure their products are safe — and should "step aside" if they can't control what they're building.
Understanding the potential risks of untamed AI
Several leaders of the artificial intelligence industry are calling for government regulation and a slowdown in development. Machine Intelligence Research Institute President Nate Soares joins "The Takeout" with his reaction. Then, CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins with President Trump's perspective.
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Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
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New details on Clancy holdout juror
The holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial faced a domestic violence charge in 2021, but it was later dismissed, police records show. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Lindsay Clancy juror speaks out
Paula Devlin, a juror in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, sat down with Shanelle Kaul to share her experience with the high-profile case and tense deliberations that ultimately ended in a mistrial.
Man arrested in death of Tasia Fortune, woman found hanging from tree
Mississippi police have arrested a man in the death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree last month.
State of al‑Qaeda 25 years after 9/11 attacks
25 years after 9/11, we rarely hear about the state of the organization responsible for the attacks. The Atlantic recently put out a piece on al-Qaeda that says in part, "analysts can't decide if the terrorist organization is all but defunct or more threatening than ever." The article's author, Graeme Wood, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
New terror threats against U.S. post 9/11
The FBI is warning of potential attacks on 9/11 remembrance ceremonies as terrorist groups call for new strikes on U.S. soil. Anna Schecter has more.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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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.
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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.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
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.
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Blanche vows to release more 9/11 documents
Attorney General Todd Blanche told CBS News' Nicole Sganga that the federal government will continue releasing records related to the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks. "The one thing that we are not doing, we're not protecting people," Blanche said. "The reason that we're not releasing documents has nothing to do with protecting any government or any entity. It's just to protect, genuine classified information."
Lane Kiffin set to make Ole Miss return
This Saturday will be far from a welcome homecoming for college football's most polarizing coach, LSU's Lane Kiffin. Kiffin will be facing his old team, the University of Mississippi, and his departure from Ole Miss in the middle of last season was anything but amicable. CBS Sports' John Talty, author of the forthcoming book "Lane Being Lane," joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Tracing Roy Cohn's life and dealings with Trump
A new book, "American Scoundrel," zeroes in on notorious lawyer Roy Cohn's connection to President Trump: how the two met, how they formed their partnership and the tremendous influence Cohn had on Trump. Its authors, Kai Bird and Susan Goldmark, join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Trump plays off tech leaders' AI concerns
Over the weekend, Anthropic co-founder and CEO Dario Amodei published a 3,800-word essay calling for a global slowdown in the exponential development of artificial intelligence. Sam Altman, who runs OpenAI, Elon Musk and others shared social media posts agreeing with Amodei's assessment. CBS News Washington correspondent Natalie Brand has President Trump's reaction.
VoteHub: 55% chance Talarico wins Senate race
VoteHub has moved the Texas Senate race to tilt toward James Talarico, giving the Democrat a 55% chance of winning over Trump-backed Ken Paxton. Cameron Kasky, aide to Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, and Erin Maguire, Republican strategist, join with analysis.