New museum honoring Medal of Honor recipients
A museum honoring Medal of Honor recipients is set to open this week in Texas. Jason Allen takes a look inside.
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Paris' Louvre to undergo ambitious renovation
As part of an ambitious overhaul of the iconic Louvre museum in Paris, Leonardo da Vinci's painting of the Mona Lisa will be installed in a special exhibition space in an effort to alleviate the crush of crowds jostling to catch a glimpse of her enigmatic smile. Elaine Cobbe has more.
France plans $800M makeover for the Louvre, Mona Lisa's overcrowded home
Paris' centuries-old Louvre Museum — home of da Vinci's iconic Mona Lisa — is getting an $800 million makeover, and American visitors will have to help pay for it.
Explosion rocks Dutch museum before gold masterpieces stolen
Thieves responsible for the Drents Museum heist left with a gold Coțofenești helmet and three Dacian royal bracelets, the museum said.
Jay Leno's look inside one of the top car collection museums in the U.S.
The Petersen Automotive Museum hosts a collection of more than 400 classics, including Hollywood legend Steve McQueen's 1956 Jaguar, now worth more than $30 million.
Historic car collection turned into museum
J.B. Nethercutt used the fortune he amassed helping his aunt, Merle Norman, start her successful cosmetics company to buy the types of cars he dreamed about owning as a kid. The massive collection, which had to housed in a five-story building plus another storage facility across the street, is now a museum in Los Angeles. Carter Evans has the story.
Ancient jar smashed by "curious" 4-year-old is back on display
An Israeli museum has put a rare Bronze-Era jar that a 4-year-old accidentally smashed back on display.
"Curious" 4-year-old accidentally breaks a 3,500-year-old jar
Until mid-August, the jar was on display at the entrance to the Hecht Museum along with several similar artifacts.
Holocaust survivor, teen find friendship at museum
Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" to Stokie, Illinois, for a story about finding friends and sharing history across generations.
Heritage Museum of Asian Art in Bridgeport features pieces dating back thousands of years
For Dee Lou, working at the Heritage Museum of Asian Art is a dream job.
British Museum faces probe over handling of sacred artifacts
For more than 150 years, the British Museum has kept 11 sacred Ethiopian tabots, or replicas of the Ark of the Covenant, quietly to itself.
History of women's rights shown through shoes in Dallas exhibit
It's called "Walk this Way: Footwear from the Stuart Weitzman Collection of Historic Shoes."
Philadelphia Mütter Museum receives 2 preserved fetuses in package: police
Philadelphia police launched an investigation after they said a package containing two preserved fetuses was delivered to the Mütter Museum Tuesday morning.
Discovery of buried coins in Wales turns out to be Roman treasure
Two men using metal detectors found thousands of coins that were determined to be a Roman treasure.
The British Museum fires employee for allegedly stealing ancient treasures
Items including gold jewelry and semi-precious stones and glass from the 15th century BC to the 19th century AD were "missing, stolen or damaged," the museum said.
Inside the effort to return stolen cultural artifacts to Cambodia
An American lawyer is working to return ancient treasures to Cambodia's temples and sacred sites.
Indigenous activists reclaim artifacts
Artifacts and objects from indigenous tribes have spent years in museums and collections. Now, activists are working to bring the objects — which include remains and funerary pieces — back where they belong. Michelle Miller has more.
5 convicted over museum jewel heist that shocked Germany
The men were sentenced to prison for the brazen robbery of almost $130 million worth of jewels from Dresden's 300-year-old Green Vault museum.
Antiquities plucked from storeroom on Roman Forum display
Remnants of ancient Roman life include rain gutter decoration depicting mythological figures and colored dice, among other items.
Piet Mondrian painting was hanging upside down for 77 years, curator says
The error could have been made because "the painting doesn't have a signature," according to the curator.
Jackie Robinson Museum opens in New York after 14 years of planning
Robinson, who died in 1972, had an impact beyond baseball, galvanizing a significant slice of American public opinion and boosting the civil rights movement.
Mona Lisa smeared with cake in apparent climate protest
Visitors posted that a man disguised himself as an elderly lady in a wheelchair, then stood up and smeared cream cake over the painting, which is protected behind bulletproof glass.
Teen business owner surprised with trip
Though Joseph Smith is only 15, he has his own business helping other kids experience things they might not otherwise get to see, like museums. After a rough pandemic, his mom surprised him with his own new experience – a trip.
"Extinct" wildflower rediscovered after 36 years
"We walked into [the forest] thinking it was going to break our heart," a scientist said, "and instead we ended up falling in love."
Where museum guards pick the art
At the Baltimore Museum of Art, a new show, "Guarding the Art," was organized not by the museum's curators, but by its security staff – people who spend more time with the art on the walls than anyone else, but are rarely asked for their opinions.
Rubio says intel community is "wrong" in Tren de Aragua assessment
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the intelligence community is incorrect in its assessment that Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua is not a proxy force of Nicolás Maduro's government.
Suspect IDed in deadly Palm Springs explosion outside fertility clinic
A suspect believed to be the perpetrator of the reproductive clinic bombing in Palm Springs, Calif. Saturday, has been identified as 25-year-old Guy Edward Bartkus, a resident of Twentynine Palms.
2 dead after Brooklyn Bridge hit by Mexican navy ship, NYC mayor says
Two people died and more than a dozen were hurt when a Mexican navy ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday in New York City, officials said.
Pope Leo XIV calls for unity in inaugural Mass at the Vatican
Pope Leo XIV officially opened his pontificate by taking his first popemobile tour through the piazza, a rite of passage that has become synonymous with the papacy's global reach and mediatic draw.
Israel strikes pound Gaza, killing dozens and forcing a main hospital to close
The bloodshed followed the launch of a new Israeli military operation aimed at putting more pressure on Hamas to release hostages.
Destructive storms, tornadoes across Midwest kill more than 2 dozen
The storm also caused tornadoes in Wisconsin, brought punishing heat to Texas and temporarily enveloped parts of Illinois — including Chicago — in a pall of dust
Christian Bale's mission to keep foster siblings together
After 17 years, Oscar-winning actor Christian Bale's vision to keep foster siblings together is coming to life in California.
Trump warns Walmart against raising prices, tells company to "eat the tariffs"
Walmart this week warned that everything from bananas to children's car seats could increase in price despite the softer tariffs on China.
Walz calls Trump a "tyrant" who abuses power and violates rule of law
Walz, the vice presidential nominee in 2024, made his remarks at the University of Minnesota's law school commencement ceremony.
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Rubio says intel community is "wrong" in Tren de Aragua assessment
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the intelligence community is incorrect in its assessment that Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua is not a proxy force of Nicolás Maduro's government.
Christian Bale's mission to keep foster siblings together
After 17 years, Oscar-winning actor Christian Bale's vision to keep foster siblings together is coming to life in California.
Exploring the ancient art of Hawaiian lei making
Hawaiians have been proudly carrying on the tradition of lei making for more than 1,000 years. Here's a firsthand look at the process.
Secret passageways and hidden doors that will amaze you
Steven Humble, founder and president of Creative Home Engineering, helps make the unbelievable believable with his hidden door creations.
Bloody, bare footprints lead to decadeslong search for woman's killer
In 1993, Jeanie Childs was found stabbed more than 60 times in her Minneapolis apartment. Bloody footprints and unknown DNA left investigators without answers until a 2015 cold-case review and public DNA database finally pointed to a suspect.
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Nike exec recalls company "having the guts" to bet big on Michael Jordan
Nike hoped Michael Jordan's Air Jordan sneakers would make them millions. Forty years later, it's bringing in billions.
Trump warns Walmart against raising prices, tells company to "eat the tariffs"
Walmart this week warned that everything from bananas to children's car seats could increase in price despite the softer tariffs on China.
How much could you save in taxes if the GOP bill is signed into law?
The greatest benefits would go to high-income households, while low-income families would see a much more modest boost, analyses show.
Moody's downgrades U.S. credit rating, citing rising government debt
Moody's lowered its rating on U.S. debt from Aaa to Aa1, pointing to sustained increase in federal debt and interest payments.
Calligraphy created by executed assassin breaking auction records
Ahn Jung-geun is best known for his dramatic assassination of Japan's first prime minister in 1909 at a railway station.
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Transcript: Former Ambassador Bridget Brink on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 18, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Bridget Brink, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 18, 2025.
Rubio says intel community is "wrong" in Tren de Aragua assessment
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the intelligence community is incorrect in its assessment that Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua is not a proxy force of Nicolás Maduro's government.
Transcript: Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 18, 2025
The following is the full transcript of an interview with former Defense Secretary Robert Gates, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 18, 2025.
Rubio says U.S. will find out if Russia is "tapping us along"
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told "Face the Nation" he believes talks to end the war in Ukraine will only progress if President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in person.
Walz calls Trump a "tyrant" who abuses power and violates rule of law
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the vice presidential nominee in 2024, made his remarks at the University of Minnesota's law school commencement ceremony.
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Her pain was a sign of a rare condition. Finding a diagnosis took years
A Facebook page helped lead military veteran Sierra Prindle to a surgeon who could treat her rare leg condition.
Pool fences and life jackets could save hundreds of lives, CDC estimates
The study was one of the CDC's last before its injury prevention teams were laid off.
FDA greenlights marketing of first Alzheimer's blood test for some patients
Japan-based Fujirebio's test, which helps doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease, is intended for patients with signs of cognitive decline.
How to limit exposure to arsenic in rice
Toxic heavy metals like arsenic are found in high levels in rice brands sold across the United States, according to a recent report — but experts say there are ways to reduce your exposure.
Novo Nordisk CEO, who led company into weight-loss drugs, to step down
Novo Nordisk, maker of weight loss drug Wegovy, says CEO Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen is leaving the company by "mutual agreement."
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Israel strikes pound Gaza, killing dozens and forcing a main hospital to close
The bloodshed followed the launch of a new Israeli military operation aimed at putting more pressure on Hamas to release hostages.
Pope Leo XIV calls for unity in inaugural Mass at the Vatican
Pope Leo XIV officially opened his pontificate by taking his first popemobile tour through the piazza, a rite of passage that has become synonymous with the papacy's global reach and mediatic draw.
Russian drone strikes continue in Ukraine as Vatican renews offer for help
The strikes – and renewed offer from the Vatican – come hours after Moscow and Kyiv had held their first direct peace talks in years that failed to yield a ceasefire.
8 shooting victims found "lying in a pool of blood" in South Africa bar
Police launched a manhunt for gunmen who killed eight customers at a tavern in Durban, South Africa.
Paris reveals memorial to LGBTQ victims of Nazi regime, other persecutions
The massive steel star designed by French artist Jean-Luc Verna is located at the heart of Paris in an effort to remember and fight discrimination against LGBTQ people.
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Jensen McRae performs "I Don't Do Drugs"
Raised in Santa Monica, California, Jensen McRae started playing piano at the age of 7, and later graduated from USC's Thornton School of Music. Inspired by Joni Mitchell and Tracy Chapman, her 2022 debut earned critical acclaim, and her live shows and strong social media presence have put her on the map. Here is Jensen McRae with "I Don't Do Drugs."
Jensen McRae performs "Let Me Be Wrong"
Raised in Santa Monica, California, Jensen McRae started playing piano at the age of 7, and later graduated from USC's Thornton School of Music. Inspired by Joni Mitchell and Tracy Chapman, her 2022 debut earned critical acclaim, and her live shows and strong social media presence have put her on the map. Here is Jensen McRae with "Let Me Be Wrong."
Jensen McRae performs "Praying for Your Downfall"
Raised in Santa Monica, California, Jensen McRae started playing piano at the age of 7, and later graduated from USC's Thornton School of Music. Inspired by Joni Mitchell and Tracy Chapman, her 2022 debut earned critical acclaim, and her live shows and strong social media presence have put her on the map. Here is Jensen McRae with "Praying for Your Downfall."
Magna Carta discovery
British researchers have determined that what was believed to be a copy of the 1300 Magna Carta at Harvard's law school collection isn't a copy at all, but one of just seven originals known to exist.
After Springsteen calls him "treasonous," Trump criticizes rock star's skin
Bruce Springsteen, a long-standing and prominent supporter of Democratic presidential candidates, made his remarks at a concert in Manchester, England.
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Chatbot encourages movie theater phone use
Using your phone has always been a no-no in movie theaters. But movie theatergoers could soon be encouraged to use them to interact with chatbots. New York Times reporter Brooks Barnes wrote an article about Meta's "movie mate" chatbot. He joins "The Daily Report" with more.
Web exclusive: AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton
"Godfather of AI" Geoffrey Hinton shows Brook Silva-Braga how he uses current AI models, asks ChatGPT some questions and more in this special "CBS Saturday Morning" web extra.
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.
How to clean up your digital footprint
Old accounts and forgotten photos can make you a target. CBS News Confirmed's Alex Clark shares how to delete your data and stay safe as internet scams reach a record $16.6 billion in losses.
Why are Trump, Musk in Saudi Arabia?
President Trump is in Saudi Arabia where his administration is looking to boost diplomatic ties through economic investment. CBS News reporter Taurean Small has the details.
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Science
Custom gene therapy saves infant
Baby KJ Muldoon was born with a rare genetic condition that is often fatal, but doctors used custom CRISPR gene therapy to target the exact mutation in his DNA. His family shares their emotional journey in their first TV interview with CBS News.
Richard Garwin, a designer of the first hydrogen bomb, dies at 97
Garwin advised several presidents published more than 500 papers and was granted 47 U.S. patents.
Universe will die "much sooner than expected," researchers say
The universe is poised to die much faster than previously thought, according to new research by Dutch scientists.
Some U.S. cities are sinking, study finds
A new study shows the land under some of the largest cities in the U.S. is sinking. "Land subsidence" is the gradual setting or sudden sinking of the Earth's surface, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Manoochehr Shirzaei, a co-author of the study, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Rare New Zealand snail filmed laying egg from its neck
The strange reproductive habits of a large, carnivorous New Zealand snail were once shrouded in mystery. Now, footage of the snail laying an egg from its neck has been captured for the first time.
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Bloody, bare footprints lead to decadeslong search for woman's killer
In 1993, Jeanie Childs was found stabbed more than 60 times in her Minneapolis apartment. Bloody footprints and unknown DNA left investigators without answers until a 2015 cold-case review and public DNA database finally pointed to a suspect.
A couple's first date ended in horror after both were shot; only one survived.
During their first date, Leslie Reeves and Chris Smith were ambushed in his Illinois home – both shot in the head. A crime scene investigator described it as one of the most horrific crime scenes he's been to.
Outrage grows in New Orleans after inmates' escape
Ten criminals escaped a New Orleans jail on Friday, sending hundreds of officers on an exhaustive manhunt, searching across state lines. Kati Weis has the story.
8 shooting victims found "lying in a pool of blood" in South Africa bar
Police launched a manhunt for gunmen who killed eight customers at a tavern in Durban, South Africa.
1 killed, at least 3 injured in shooting in Las Vegas gym
One person was killed at the Las Vegas Athletic Club on the city's west side when gunfire erupted, police said.
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Webb telescope captures images of Jupiter's auroras in stunning detail
Jupiter's stunning auroras are hundreds of times brighter than those seen on Earth, as pictured in new images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.
May's full flower moon appears today. Here's how and when to see it.
May's full flower moon will light up the night sky.
Soviet-era spacecraft plunges back to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit
Kosmos 482 was launched by the then-Soviet Union in 1972 as part of a series of missions bound for Venus. But this one never made it out of orbit around Earth, stranded there by a rocket malfunction.
Soviet spacecraft plunging back to Earth
A Soviet-era spacecraft that was meant to land on Venus in 1972 is plunging back to Earth. Marlon Sorge, an executive director at The Aerospace Corporation, joins CBS News with what to expect.
Soviet spacecraft is plunging back to Earth 53 years after launch
A Soviet-era spacecraft meant to land on Venus a half century ago is expected to plunge uncontrolled back to Earth within days.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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Full interview: Rubio on "Face the Nation"
Watch Margaret Brennan's full interview with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a portion of which aired on May 18, 2025, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Open: "Face the Nation," May 18, 2025
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Secretary of State Marco Rubio discusses what the Trump administration's recent trip to the Middle East means for U.S. security and diplomacy. Plus, Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen joins.
Sounds of Cajun Country | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Jon Wertheim visits southwest Louisiana, where the sounds of Cajun and Zydeco music — long the soundtrack in this singular pocket of America — are experiencing a remarkable revival. Tonight on 60 Minutes.
Nature: Black-bellied whistling ducks in New Orleans
We leave you this Sunday morning with Black-bellied whistling ducks, basking in the sun at the Audubon Park and Zoo in New Orleans, Louisiana. Videography: Mike Hernandez.
Clarinetist Doreen Ketchens
World-famous French Quarter clarinetist, Doreen Ketchens, performs a unique New Orleans version of Abblasen, the "CBS Sunday Morning" theme song.