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.
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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.
Trump unveils new Air Force One, a $400 million plane gifted by Qatar
"This is considered the world's most luxurious plane," the president said in front of the enormous new jet.
Company owned by Trump donor won $1.7M no-bid Reflecting Pool contract
The federal government awarded a company owned by a Trump donor $1.7 million to install a new water cleaning system for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, records show.
Investigation
What's missing from the Epstein files? Here's what we found
The Justice Department says it's released "every document required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act," but CBS News has identified numerous gaps.
DOJ rebuffs judge's demand to state "anti-weaponization" fund is dead
A senior Justice Department official called a judge's demand for a declaration on the status of the "anti-weaponization" fund "unnecessary."
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Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire, officials say
Israel and Hezbollah have reached a Lebanon ceasefire agreement after their fighting delayed progression of the U.S.-Iran deal, a diplomat tells CBS News.
1 killed in large fire at luxury resort in Dominican Republic
One person was killed and several others were hurt when a fire broke out at a luxury beach resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, local officials said.
U.S. clinches spot in World Cup knockout round with dominant 2-0 win over Australia
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
1 killed, dozens injured after trains collide in England, British officials say
At least one person was killed and dozens more were injured after two trains collided north of London on Friday, British officials said.
James Burrows, co-creator of "Cheers" and prolific director, dies at 85
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
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Given 8 months to live, a teen beat cancer thanks to an extraordinary friendship
In 2022, at the age of 14, Dylan Mwaniki was diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer. Four years later, he graduated from high school.
U.S. clinches spot in World Cup knockout round with dominant win over Australia
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
Judge blocks DOJ from releasing Biden's conversations with biographer for 3 weeks
A judge on Friday cleared the way for the DOJ to disclose former President Joe Biden's conversations with his biographer to the Heritage Foundation. Later in the day, she blocked the release for three weeks.
George W. Bush gifts Michelle Obama mints in an ode to their friendship
The Altoids were a callback to a viral moment between former first lady Michelle Obama and former President George W. Bush.
James Burrows, co-creator of "Cheers" and prolific director, dies at 85
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
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Here's who qualifies for the Trump adminstration's student loan rate cut
The temporary discount applies to eligible federal Direct Loan borrowers who use automatic payments.
Prediction markets are betting on celebrities to boost their brands
Kalshi has enlisted Lionel Messi and Timothée Chalamet as prediction markets compete to attract new users and cement their place in the mainstream.
A father of 3 wanted to leave wealth to his kids. He turned to a coffee can.
Matthew Ankrum wanted to build wealth for his daughters and teach them about financial stability. A new book shares how.
What's open and closed for Juneteenth 2026?
Juneteenth will affect banking, mail service and financial markets, although retailers and restaurants are largely staying open.
Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
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Company owned by Trump donor won $1.7 million no-bid Reflecting Pool contract
The federal government awarded a company owned by a Trump donor $1.7 million to install a new water cleaning system for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, records show.
Judge blocks DOJ from releasing Biden's conversations with biographer for 3 weeks
A judge on Friday cleared the way for the DOJ to disclose former President Joe Biden's conversations with his biographer to the Heritage Foundation. Later in the day, she blocked the release for three weeks.
George W. Bush gifts Michelle Obama mints in an ode to their friendship
The Altoids were a callback to a viral moment between former first lady Michelle Obama and former President George W. Bush.
Trump unveils new Air Force One, a $400 million plane gifted by Qatar
"This is considered the world's most luxurious plane," the president said in front of the enormous new jet.
DOJ rebuffs judge's demand to state "anti-weaponization" fund is dead
A senior Justice Department official called a judge's demand for a declaration on the status of the "anti-weaponization" fund "unnecessary."
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Doctor has a special surprise for her patient
Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" with a story of a teen battling for his life and the doctor who made him a promise.
Air Force unit faces flu outbreak weeks after vaccine mandate dropped
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Busy Philipps on her late ADHD diagnosis
Actress Busy Philipps, 45, spoke up about her late attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis online after realizing she shared symptoms as her young daughter was evaluated and diagnosed. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, research shows.
Drummer rediscovers his rhythm after setback
In the "CBS Mornings" series "Pushing the Limits," Mark Strassmann shows how a Georgia man's passion for music was almost taken away from him forever after a terrible accident. But thanks to his resilience and technology, the man is now a record-breaking drummer.
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1 killed in large fire at luxury resort in Dominican Republic
One person was killed and several others were hurt when a fire broke out at a luxury beach resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, local officials said.
U.S. clinches spot in World Cup knockout round with dominant win over Australia
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
1 killed, dozens injured after trains collide in England, British officials say
At least one person was killed and dozens more were injured after two trains collided north of London on Friday, British officials said.
Climber trapped on Everest for days says avalanche saved him
Dawa Sherpa was airlifted to Kathmandu, where doctors treated him for frostbite, severe dehydration and a fractured thigh bone.
How the Iran war united, and then divided Trump and Netanyahu
Trump has appeared during the Iran war to lose patience with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who may now find himself "stuck."
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James Burrows, co-creator of "Cheers" and prolific director, dies at 85
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
"The War and Treaty" talk new music
Husband and wife duo Michael and Tanya Trotter, known as "The War and Treaty," talk to "CBS Mornings" about their new music, major collaborations, including with Whoopi Goldberg, and how they came up with their band's name.
Tay Keith, Grammy-nominated producer, found dead in Nashville at 29
Record producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville home by officers performing a welfare check, police said.
Americans say they're reading fewer books. Here's what they're doing instead.
Many people are spending more time on screens, but also doing more physical activities, a new CBS News poll finds.
Singer Myles Smith talks debut album
Myles Smith's career skyrocketed after his hit song "Stargazing" became the biggest song by a U.K. artist worldwide in 2024. Now, he's releasing his debut album, "My Mess, My Heart, My Life," on June 19. Myles Smith joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his rapid rise to stardom, his first album and his experience touring with Ed Sheeran.
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Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
Americans on AI's future impact
A Pew survey shows 40% of Americans think AI's future impact will be negative. MIT Sloan professor Eric So joins CBS News with more details.
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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Inside an Irish town raising kids without smartphones
When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
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Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
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Mangione's legal team axes psychiatric defense
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione have withdrawn their plan to pursue a psychiatric defense in his New York state murder trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the decision.
U.K. actress accused of trying to smuggle $208M of meth into Australia
Actress Emaa Hussen, who played alongside Jason Statham in "Redemption," is accused of trying to smuggle 700 pounds of methamphetamine into Australia.
What's missing from the Epstein files?
A CBS News analysis of the released Epstein files shows what documents appear to be absent. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers has more on the search for answers surrounding the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Mangione team no longer pursuing this defense
In a stunning reversal, Luigi Mangione's defense team for his New York state trial has announced it will no longer pursue a psychiatric defense. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi joins with more insight.
Mayor accused of faking her kidnapping in embezzlement scheme
Nancy Napoles denied the accusation and said she was willing to cooperate with authorities to clarify what happened.
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Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
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.
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Summer music highlights of 2026
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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"Cheers" co-creator James Burrows dies at 85
Director James Burrows co-created the landmark comedy "Cheers" and directed more than 50 pilot episodes. He died at 85 on Friday.
Doctor has a special surprise for her patient
Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" with a story of a teen battling for his life and the doctor who made him a promise.
New problems arise for Reflecting Pool
All week, Americans have heard about the stubbornly green Reflecting Pool on the National Mall. Now, the Trump administration said the water is a "crystal clear" blue. Mark Strassmann double-checks.
Trump unveils new Air Force One
President Trump unveiled what's meant to become the new Air Force One, a gift from the government of Qatar. Plus, new fighting erupted between Israel and Lebanon before they signed a new ceasefire. Nicole Killion has all this and more from the White House.
Investigators release final Camp Mystic report
Texas investigators gave their final word on the deadly flooding disaster at Camp Mystic that occurred on July 4, 2025. The camp's leadership failed in every way, from basic safety and emergency response, to reunifications with family members, according to a 115-page report. Jason Allen reports.