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Tens of millions of dollars worth of gold has been sold since the discovery of the S.S. Central America shipwreck revealed sunken treasure.
Republican presidential prospects are courting anxious donors and activists in Las Vegas, as the GOP's early 2024 class warns it's time for the party to move on from Trump.
"I believe the search, executed with completely unnecessary force by overzealous government agents, was meant as a message to silence the Area 51 research community," Joerg Arnu said.
Former President Donald Trump is expected to make what he is calling a "very big announcement" Tuesday night from his Mar-a-Lago estate. Sources close to Trump told CBS News he is planning to enter the 2024 presidential race. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
The projected win means that Democrats will retain control of the Senate, regardless of the outcome of the Georgia runoff.
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto's victory Saturday evening clinched Senate control for the Democrats four days after Election Day.
The gap between the two candidates in Nevada's senate race is closing as the final ballots are being counted. Elizabeth Thompson, editor-in-chief of The Nevada Independent, joins CBS News to discuss the latest.
Democrats and Republicans are still waiting to learn which party will control the House and Senate following the midterm elections. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has details on where ballots are still being counted and the races everyone has their eyes on.
Control over the Senate remains in play, with key races in Arizona and Nevada still undecided, while Georgia's Senate race is headed to a run-off in December. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane discusses where the vote count stands.
Control of the Senate is coming down to three close races. Georgia is heading to a runoff, and ballots are still being counted in Arizona and Nevada. Michigan Senator Gary Peters, chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, joined "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest.
The balance of power in Congress is still undetermined, two days after Election Day, as results in several Senate races in Georgia, Arizona, and Nevada are still being tallied. Those races will be key to which party controls the Senate for the next two years. CBS News senior congressional correspondent Mark Strassman has more on what Georgia's Senate runoff means for both parties' efforts to control the chamber.
Which party will control Congress is still unclear: Arizona and Nevada continue to count votes for U.S. Senate, while candidates in Georgia's U.S. Senate race will head to a December runoff. CBS News political analyst and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne discuss.
In Nevada, Democratic incumbent Senator Catherine Cortez Masto is in a tight race against Rpublican challenger Adam Laxalt. Election officials say there are still thousands of mail in ballots to be counted and it could take days to complete. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez joins "Red and Blue" from Las Vegas with the latest.
CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez takes us through a tight Senate race in Nevada.
Nevada has emerged as a key state for Senate Democrats as they hope to maintain control of the chamber. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez has more on how Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, a Democrat, and GOP challenger Adam Laxalt are making their final pitches to voters.
Democrats are fighting to keep key seats in Nevada. Former President Bill Clinton visited the state campaign for Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, who is facing a tough challenge from Republican Adam Laxalt. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez joins "Red and Blue" from Las Vegas with more.
We are just one day away from Election Day, and both parties say everything is on the line as candidates make a last-minute appeal to swing voters. CBS News political director Fin Gomez joins us with the latest on where things stand.
The current Powerball jackpot of $1.6 billion is the largest ever lottery prize. The next drawing is Saturday night. Danya Bacchus has more on the frenzy.
Giant lottery jackpot has people flooding across state lines to buy tickets for the $1.5 billion drawing.
President Biden and former President Obama are on the campaign trail with Democrats in the final week of their fight to keep control of the House and Senate. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins "Red and Blue" with more.
President Biden and Former President Barack Obama were hitting the campaign trail ahead of Election Day. But, they are focusing on very different states. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports on the key toss-up races. Then, Cordes and Molly Ball, national political correspondent for Time magazine, joined John Dickerson to discuss the latest.
The CBS News Battleground Tracker has five Senate races labelled as toss-ups. With one week left until Election Day, both parties are bringing heavy hitters onto the campaign stage. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe discussed some of those key races and what may be impacting them in the final days of the midterms.
The Nevada Senate race is polling at a complete tie between incumbent Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto and her Republican challenger Adam Laxalt. CBS News politics reporter Musadiq Bidar discussed why this race is so close and why Democrats are hoping a visit from former President Barack Obama can help.
The 64-year-old is currently being held without bail on murder, assault and burglary charges, Las Vegas police said this week.
Democrats are hoping campaign appearances by President Biden and former President Obama will help boost candidates in key states. CBS News political director Fin Gomez joins Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green with more.
Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is being buried amid an escalating exchange of fire on the 132nd day of the war.
Lance Twiggs said in a recorded interview with a Utah prosecutor that he saw Robinson the day after Charlie Kirk was shot and killed.
Six Americans were killed in the March 1 Iranian strike on a tactical operations center in Kuwait.
Sen. Adam Schiff is launching a congressional inquiry into why the Justice Department shuttered a long-running criminal investigation into bacteria-tainted infant formula.
Three-time Olympian David Hearn was indicted July 2, after he was accused of ripping out a portion of the sealant from the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19.
The American defense firm Shield AI has played an increasingly important role in Ukraine's campaign of strikes in Russia.
The Secret Service advised that President Trump take the old plane to depart Turkey, according to people briefed on the situation.
Palm Beach International Airport officially became Donald J. Trump International Airport on Thursday, but the airport's code won't change for another 40 days.
An Israeli strike has killed an aid worker who organized World Cup game screenings for Palestinians in the war-torn Gaza Strip, a hospital director says.
Sky-high housing prices make even starter homes too expensive for most Americans, housing data show.
A federal court ruling enabled some taxpayers to seek refunds tied to COVID-era filing deadlines. But that window expires July 10 — here's what to know.
Sen. Adam Schiff is launching a congressional inquiry into why the Justice Department shuttered a long-running criminal investigation into bacteria-tainted infant formula.
Lance Twiggs said in a recorded interview with a Utah prosecutor that he saw Robinson the day after Charlie Kirk was shot and killed.
The Secret Service advised that President Trump take the old plane to depart Turkey, according to people briefed on the situation.
Sky-high housing prices make even starter homes too expensive for most Americans, housing data show.
A federal court ruling enabled some taxpayers to seek refunds tied to COVID-era filing deadlines. But that window expires July 10 — here's what to know.
Lower jet fuel costs spell relief for airlines. But that doesn't mean they'll pass savings onto customers by lowering airfares, experts said.
Kia America is recalling almost 463,000 Telluride SUVs from the 2020-2024 model years that could catch fire while being driven or parked, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
Palm Beach International Airport officially became Donald J. Trump International Airport on Thursday, but the airport's code won't change for another 40 days.
Sen. Adam Schiff is launching a congressional inquiry into why the Justice Department shuttered a long-running criminal investigation into bacteria-tainted infant formula.
The Secret Service advised that President Trump take the old plane to depart Turkey, according to people briefed on the situation.
Six Americans were killed in the March 1 Iranian strike on a tactical operations center in Kuwait.
Three-time Olympian David Hearn was indicted July 2, after he was accused of ripping out a portion of the sealant from the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19.
The Justice Department in May announced it had dismissed criminal foreign bribery and securities fraud charges against Gautam Adani, India's richest man.
Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection, called cyclosporiasis, that causes severe diarrhea.
A fourth infant was hospitalized for botulism linked to Nara Organics baby formula, and the FDA is now expanding its investigation. Dr. Céline Gounder has the latest.
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
A Florida man thought he had carefully planned for a seamless switch between health plans. It was anything but.
A "purple" air quality alert was issued for Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas, on Sunday, meaning pollution reached levels considered "very unhealthy."
Christian Pulisic was diagnosed with a fractured right leg, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced Thursday.
Investigators said Mackenzie Michalski and the suspect met at a nightclub and danced before leaving for the man's rented apartment.
The American defense firm Shield AI has played an increasingly important role in Ukraine's campaign of strikes in Russia.
An Israeli strike has killed an aid worker who organized World Cup game screenings for Palestinians in the war-torn Gaza Strip, a hospital director says.
Six Americans were killed in the March 1 Iranian strike on a tactical operations center in Kuwait.
Jon Batiste performs the Ray Charles classic, "Georgia On My Mind," as America rings in its 250th birthday.
Julie Chen Moonves, who hosts "Big Brother," gives "CBS Mornings" a sneak peek inside the house ahead of the season 28 premiere.
Eva Marcille, who stars in "All the Queen's Men," joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the show's fifth and final season.
"The PItt" and "Hacks" stole the show at the 2026 Emmy Award nominations, with 25 and 24 nominations, respectively. Here are some of the biggest takeaways with Entertainment Tonight reporter Emily Curl.
The War and Treaty performs their cover of "Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay" at the historic Woolworth Theatre in Nashville.
A Chinese industry regulator warned users of a "security backdoor" embedded in versions of U.S. artificial intelligence company Anthropic's coding tool, Claude Code.
FireSat satellites, equipped with specialized cameras and imaging software, are helping detect wildfires from space. Muon Space CEO Jonny Dyer explains how the satellites could help firefighting efforts.
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.
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
The Trump administration has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's most advanced artificial intelligence models, Fable and Mythos, after weeks of negotiations over national security concerns. CNET Editor-in-Chief David Katzmaier joins to discuss.
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
The White House appointed former Harvard University astronomer Avi Loeb to lead its new panel on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as UAPs and UFOs. Loeb shares his enthusiasm for his new role.
From space to healthcare and artificial intelligence, what could the next 250 years of the United States look like?
U.S. Olympian David Hearn on Thursday pleaded not guilty to damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Shanelle Kaul reports.
A critical hearing is continuing this week for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Lance Twiggs said in a recorded interview with a Utah prosecutor that he saw Robinson the day after Charlie Kirk was shot and killed.
Video of an interview with the roommate of Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk, is set to be played in court Thursday. Robinson allegedly confessed to killing Kirk in a conversation with the roommate. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
Investigators said Mackenzie Michalski and the suspect met at a nightclub and danced before leaving for the man's rented apartment.
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
U.S. Olympian David Hearn on Thursday pleaded not guilty to damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Shanelle Kaul reports.
A critical hearing is continuing this week for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Jon Batiste performs the Ray Charles classic, "Georgia On My Mind," as America rings in its 250th birthday.
Fifteen ICE facilities holding 500 or more detainees have not been inspected in over 12 months as of late June following a policy change that reduced inspection requirements, a CBS News analysis of inspection reports found. CBS News data journalist Julia Ingram examines what this means.
Video of an interview with the roommate of Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk, is set to be played in court Thursday. Robinson allegedly confessed to killing Kirk in a conversation with the roommate. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.