Bobby Flay's Mother's Day brunch
The chef and restaurateur lovingly recalls the menu he made for his favorite customer: his mother.
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Celebrating Mother's Day
It's been 105 year since President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Mother's Day a national celebration. Shoppers are expected to spend a record $25 billion this year. That's about $196 per mom. But Mother's Day isn't really about the gifts, flowers or cards. It's not even about biology. DJ Manou reports from our CBS affiliate WSBT-TV in South Bend, Indiana.
Family reimagines Mother's Day due to pandemic
Mother's Day will not be the same for many of us this year. In this time of social distancing, family reunions are limited. Jamie Yuccas met a mother and daughter team who are changing their annual tradition in the era of social distancing.
Balancing family and the coronavirus frontlines
Ahead of Mother's Day, Meg Oliver met a single mom who's fighting on the frontlines of the pandemic while raising her kids.
Death toll subsiding as 4 million cases reported worldwide
CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more on COVID-19's impact on the global community.
NFL rookie's Mother's Day surprise
Weeks after being drafted into the NFL, Dolphins rookie Tua Tagovailoa surprised his mom with a Cadillac on Mother's Day so she's able to "carry everyone."
Cuomo brings out mom for special Mother's Day message
"I am so blessed, as so many mothers today are," Matilda Cuomo said.
Happy Mother's Day from 60 Minutes
Moms serve many different roles, even in normal times, but during the coronavirus pandemic they're being relied on more than ever. For that, all of us at 60 Minutes say thank you.
Honoring the mothers going above and beyond during the COVID pandemic
This year, we're particularly grateful to those who gave us life itself. A "Face the Nation" tribute to mothers around the world.
Honoring moms, the “essential workers” of the soul
Contributor Faith Salie reminds us that with all the roles moms are playing to keep families going during the pandemic – teacher, cook, arts & crafts guru, hand-washing czar – there’s never been a better time to thank them.
Chef Bobby Flay prepares Eggs Benedict
The chef demonstrates how to poach an egg when dishing up a delicious Eggs Benedict for Mother’s Day.
Babyface on his new song and old hits
Legendary singer, songwriter, and music producer Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds discusses the story behind his first new song in five years. Plus, he shares what it was like to break Instagram records during his "Verzuz" battle with Teddy Riley and what he has in store for his Mother's Day special.
Tribute to moms across U.S. on Mother's Day
We hear from new and expectant moms, many in cities hard hit by coronavirus. They're all sharing their experiences of motherhood during this global crisis, along with a letter including their wishes, hopes and dreams for their little ones.
Woman gives birth while fighting COVID-19
There's no chapter on pandemics in the bestseller "What to Expect When You're Expecting." So a new mom from Michigan was forced to improvise. Not only did Jen Laubach give birth to her twins Mitchell and Maksim eight weeks early, she did it while sick with coronavirus. Adriana Diaz reports.
Shooting death of teacher ruled a homicide
A suspended Pennsylvania schoolteacher was shot to death in her mother's driveway on Mother's Day. Authorities say 32-year-old Rachael DelTondo had gone to an ice cream shop and had just returned to the home in Aliquippa when she was shot multiple times in the upper body.
This Mother's Day, meet the real mama's boys
If anyone deserves a Mother's Day gift, it's the mothers of Mammoni - "mama's boys" in their 30s, 40s, and 50s who just won't leave the nest
Mom's "wages" aren't keeping up with the job market
If compensated for unpaid work, they'd see a 1.9 percent raise, trailing the forecast of 3 percent for paid workers
Daryn Kagan's Mother's Day card to her daughter's first mother
The broadcast journalist talks about raising a young girl brought into the world by a woman who didn't live to see her grow up
Mom dies saving daughter from car on Mother's Day
Witness says he saw the 55-year-old mother "sacrifice herself" to get her daughter out of harm's way
200 jail officers call in sick on Mother's Day
Cook County Sheriff's Department says more than 200 officers called in sick or invoked Family Medical Leave Act
How mom's embarrassing Facebook posts bonded family
Bette Byrd says she felt "spanked" when her son asked her to rein in her posts, but he is now "thankful" for them
The Mammoni phenomenon
If anyone deserves a Mother's Day gift, it's the mothers of Mammoni - "mama's boys" in their 30s, 40s, and 50s who just won't leave the nest.
Scott Simon on a mother's special vision
The NPR host says on Mother's Day we should try to see our mothers in the same ageless way that they see us
Daughter finds silver lining in mother's terminal cancer
Daughter came up with an idea to have "joy" fill the time she has left with her mom
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U.S. and Iran trade another round of fire
It's unclear how close the U.S. and Iran are to striking a deal, as an Iranian official says "the ball is in Trump's court," and Israel-Hezbollah hostilities continue.
Becerra advances in California governor's race, CBS News projects
CBS News projects that Democratic former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has advanced in the primary for the 2026 California governor's race. A second candidate in the race has not yet been projected to advance.
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After deadly bus crash, investigators probe company's links to other carriers
The company that operated a bus involved in a deadly crash in Virginia last week has ties to a broader network of travel firms, including one shut down by regulators a decade ago, a CBS News investigation has found.
FBI fires analysts who worked on memo about Catholic extremist ideology
The five fired FBI analysits were involved in the creation of a withdrawn internal 2023 intelligence memo on "Radical Traditionalist Catholic" ideology, sources said.
No bags, no watch parties: What to expect when Trump attends NBA Finals
As President Trump prepares to watch the New York Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden, officials are planning for a heightened security posture, sources said.
DOJ confirms in court papers the "anti-weaponization fund" isn't going forward
In a pair of legal filings Friday, the Justice Department stated in writing for what appears to be the first time that a controversial $1.7 billion "anti-weaponization fund" will not continue.
Graham Platner faces another controversy days ahead of Maine Senate primary
This week, the New York Times reported allegations of Platner's "unsettling" behavior toward women he dated, including one claim that he was physically abusive, which Platner denies.
Judge refers DOJ lawyers for possible discipline over handling of transgender care probe
U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy had lambasted Justice Department lawyers in a decision last month and accused them of misrepresenting and withholding information.
Trump says he wants Pulte to "start the process" of shrinking intel office
President Trump told the Wall Street Journal he may even want to terminate the Office of the Director of National Intelligence altogether.
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Why a 55-mile trek is a mandatory rite of passage for freshmen at one high school
The five-day, 55-mile Appalachian Trail hike is a 53-year tradition for freshmen at St. Benedict's Preparatory School.
Park ranger dies after falling into crevasse on America's tallest peak
The National Park Service said a ranger in Alaska fell into a crevasse and died on North America's tallest mountain.
FBI fires analysts who worked on memo about Catholic extremist ideology
The five fired FBI analysits were involved in the creation of a withdrawn internal 2023 intelligence memo on "Radical Traditionalist Catholic" ideology, sources said.
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After deadly bus crash, investigators probe company's links to other carriers
The company that operated a bus involved in a deadly crash in Virginia last week has ties to a broader network of travel firms, including one shut down by regulators a decade ago, a CBS News investigation has found.
The job market is much stronger than economists expected. Why?
Americans say it's tough to find a job, but employers just added a surprisingly strong 172,000 new hires in May.
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The job market is much stronger than economists expected. Why?
Americans say it's tough to find a job, but employers just added a surprisingly strong 172,000 new hires in May.
Second Facebook privacy settlement payment is coming soon
The additional payouts come from uncashed settlement funds and will be issued to eligible claimants beginning on June 9.
Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, surging past expectations
The labor market continues to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth.
Meta is selling $3.99 monthly subscriptions for Instagram Plus
The new paid tier adds features like longer stories and deeper metrics as Meta looks to diversify revenue beyond advertising.
The U.S. is minting more millionaires than ever. Here's why.
A stock market boom is elevating more Americans into the ranks of the nation's millionaires, a new study finds.
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Becerra advances in California governor's race, CBS News projects
Former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, will advance to the November election in the California governor's race, CBS News projects. A second candidate in the race has not yet been projected to advance.
Colombia's Petro accuses Trump of intervening in his country's election
Colombian President Gustavo Petro argues the U.S. has chosen to align against his government and back forces he identifies as complicit in the drug trade.
No bags, no watch parties: What to expect when Trump attends NBA Finals
As President Trump prepares to watch the New York Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden, officials are planning for a heightened security posture, sources said.
FBI fires analysts who worked on memo about Catholic extremist ideology
The five fired FBI analysits were involved in the creation of a withdrawn internal 2023 intelligence memo on "Radical Traditionalist Catholic" ideology, sources said.
DOJ confirms in court papers the "anti-weaponization fund" isn't going forward
In a pair of legal filings Friday, the Justice Department stated in writing for what appears to be the first time that a controversial $1.7 billion "anti-weaponization fund" will not continue.
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In Congo, doctors face Ebola with little protection: "We live with fear"
Travel bans and conflict have disrupted supply chains in the Democratic Republic of Congo, leaving health workers without Ebola tests and protective gear needed to contain the outbreak.
FDA moves ahead with safety study of abortion pill mifepristone
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
Upcoming billing change could make pregnancy pricier
Come January, pregnancy care physician billing codes will change from a bundled system to an à la carte one.
Possible flesh-eating screwworm case in Texas, USDA says
A possible case of the flesh-eating New World screwworm is being investigated in Texas, the USDA reported Wednesday.
WHO massively scales back number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo
While 330 Ebola infections are confirmed in central Africa and huge challenges remain, hundreds more suspected cases "have been cleared out," the WHO says.
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Colombia's Petro accuses Trump of intervening in his country's election
Colombian President Gustavo Petro argues the U.S. has chosen to align against his government and back forces he identifies as complicit in the drug trade.
Putin sees "no point" in meeting with Zelenskyy to discuss ending war
President Zelenskyy chided Putin in his first public message to the Russian leader, who called it "boorish" on Friday.
Mom of American missing in Japan says they argued over ChatGPT
James "Weston" Higginbotham went missing one week ago while on a family vacation in Japan.
Rare Roman-era gold ring found by metal detectorist
The Ilminster Ring was originally found by an amateur metal detectorist in 2018 and bought this week for more than $100,000.
Thieves who stole 2,500-year-old gold relics from museum sentenced
A Netherlands court said the three men warranted a custodial sentence "because of the nature and gravity" of their crime.
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Previewing the 2026 Tonys
"The Lost Boys" and "Schmigadoon!" lead Tony nominations with 12 nods each heading into Sunday's Tony Awards, which air on CBS. Zach Stweart, chief critic at the theater information and ticket website TheaterMania, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Anthony Head, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Ted Lasso" star, dies at 72
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
What to expect ahead of the 2026 Tony Awards
The 2026 Tony Awards are taking place at New York City's Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 7, at 8 p.m. ET. Tony Award-winning actress Laura Benanti joins with her take on Broadway's biggest night.
Nick Jonas talks new movie "Power Ballad"
Nick Jonas speaks with "CBS Mornings" about starring in the new film "Power Ballad." He explains how he reflected on his own life for the movie, why it's relatable and what it was like working with Paul Rudd. Jonas also reveals what's next for him.
Pope Leo XIV is visiting Spain
Pope Leo XIV is visiting Spain during the same time that musician Bad Bunny is expected to be there. CBS News' Chris Livesay has more on a potential meeting.
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Anthropic on global pause on AI development
Anthropic is urging a pause in AI development amid growing concerns about future risks, though some experts question the company's motives. Vicky Ge Huang, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more details.
Alarm over computer "worms" created with AI
Experts are warning about computer "worms" created with AI that can infect devices and harm users without restraint. University of Toronto professor Nicolas Papernot joins with more.
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.
New details on SpaceX IPO plans
SpaceX is going public this month, and it could be the largest-ever stock market debut. As it plans this move, SpaceX has amended the language in its IPO filing to address the company's growing need for water, particularly to expand its data centers. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports, and University of California, Riverside, associate professor Shaolei Ren joins to discuss.
Meta is selling $3.99 monthly subscriptions for Instagram Plus
The new paid tier adds features like longer stories and deeper metrics as Meta looks to diversify revenue beyond advertising.
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El Niño could bring more widespread coral bleaching, NOAA warns
The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.
Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts, use it to make bread
More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
Meteor lights up southern Michigan
Days after a meteor exploded over New England, another fireball was spotted, visible in the Midwest to the Northeast. Rob Marciano has more.
Ancient coin, mysterious markings found under Notre Dame cathedral
A team of archaeologists at the iconic cathedral is digging straight down and back in time, to Roman Paris 2,000 years ago.
NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
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L.A. police chase ends in deadly shooting
The freeways of Los Angeles saw two big police pursuits on Friday. The first chase ended when authorities reported that a robbery suspect was shot and killed on the busy 405 Freeway during morning rush hour. In the second incident, an alleged carjacker was taken down by a police K-9 following a meandering three-hour chase. Carter Evans has more.
Marine veteran fights off armed attackers
A Marine veteran was working on his truck in front of his home in Oxon Hill, Maryland, this week, when four teens tried to rob him at gunpoint. That is when his military training kicked in. Tom Hanson reports.
Judge orders detention of ex-CIA official found with $40 million in gold bars
Former CIA official David Rush was arrested in May after FBI agents found gold bars worth about $40 million at his home while probing whether he had lied about his educational and military background, according to court records.
Man attacks 21-year-old over lake access
Steven Dana, 70, is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, after a video emerged of him attacking a 21-year-old man who was riding a jet ski in Massachusetts' Lake Maspenock with friends. CBS News Boston's Anna Meiler reports.
Man gets life in prison for double murder scheme in affair with au pair
Brendan Banfield, a former IRS law enforcement officer, claimed he shot Joseph Ryan after he came across Ryan attacking his wife.
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Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
Blue Origin vows to resume New Glenn launches despite explosion
Damage to Blue Origin's lone launch pad in the wake of last week's spectacular explosion was not as severe as initially feared, the company said.
NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
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L.A. police chase ends in deadly shooting
The freeways of Los Angeles saw two big police pursuits on Friday. The first chase ended when authorities reported that a robbery suspect was shot and killed on the busy 405 Freeway during morning rush hour. In the second incident, an alleged carjacker was taken down by a police K-9 following a meandering three-hour chase. Carter Evans has more.
NASA reverses evacuation order for ISS
NASA has reversed an evacuation order on the International Space Station due to concerns over two small air leaks in the Russian section. Retired NASA astronaut Scott Parazynski joins CBS News with more.
World waits for U.S., Iran agreement
President Trump said the situation with Iran seems to be going well, despite Iran claiming negotiations are stuck at a deadlock. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more.
Previewing the 2026 Tonys
"The Lost Boys" and "Schmigadoon!" lead Tony nominations with 12 nods each heading into Sunday's Tony Awards, which air on CBS. Zach Stweart, chief critic at the theater information and ticket website TheaterMania, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Judge blocks some Trump immigration policies
A federal judge in Rhode Island has struck down a series of Trump administration policies that were delaying the immigration process for hundreds of thousands of applicants. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.