Bill Belichick departing New England Patriots
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said Thursday he will part ways with the team after 24 years as head coach and six Super Bowl championships. He spoke to the media after the announcement.
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Bill Belichick parting ways with Patriots
Longtime New England Patriots and head coach Bill Belichick are parting ways after 24 seasons. CBSSports.com NFL writer Tyler Sullivan joined CBS News to discuss the announcement and Belichick's legacy.
East Coast storm brings flooding, high wind
A major East Coast storm system has left its mark from Florida to New England. It prompted flash flooding with rainfall amounts up to 10 inches in South Carolina over the weekend. It also spawned a tornado near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Flooded roads in the Northeast caused a messy Monday commute in the New York Metro area. Elaine Quijano reports from Jersey City, NJ.
The Dish: Rowaytown Seafood
Rowaytown Seafood started as a casual coastal spot, but now it has grown into one of the best seafood spots in the United States. Business partners Kevin and Barbara Conroy are the team behind the establishment, and now, they're out with a new cookbook, "A Touch of Salt." Jeff Glor reports.
Philippe on track to drench parts of New England, Canada
Post-tropical cyclone Philippe is expected to track north and likely drench parts of New England and Canada's southeast coast over the weekend.
New survey ranks best U.S. states to live in
New data from personal finance website WalletHub ranks Massachusetts as the best place in the U.S. to live. Jill Gonzalez, an analyst for WalletHub, joined CBS News to discuss how they ranked the states and who was ranked worst.
Cape Cod seeing "white shark abundance"
Cape Cod is experiencing a "white shark abundance," according to a new report from the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, UMass Dartmouth and the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries. It's the first time that's happened in the North Atlantic. The study also says more than 300 different types of sharks have been tracked across the area. Dr. Greg Skomal, senior fisheries biologist at the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the findings.
Major flash flooding hits Vermont
Severe flash floods washed out roads and hit homes and businesses across the Northeast Monday, forcing dozens of emergency evacuations. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver is in Ludlow, Vermont, where some of the most severe damage in the state is.
Rescuing sea turtles
Because of changing ocean temperatures, hundreds of sea turtles have been washing up almost dead onto New England beaches. And while local aquariums have been successful at nursing the majority of them back to health, they don't have room to care for all of them. That's where the volunteer pilots of the not-for-profit Turtles Fly Too have come to the rescue. Correspondent Lee Cowan reports on how these creatures, including the endangered Kemp's Ridley turtles, are being given a second chance.
Where will air quality be worst Thursday?
CBS News senior weather and climate producer David Parkinson has the forecast for how long the Northeast will be dealing with smoke from Canadian wildfires and what areas will be affected the most Thursday.
2 more days of smoke on East Coast predicted
CBS News senior weather and climate producer David Parkinson has the latest forecast on when the smoke will start to clear across the northeast United States.
Canadian wildfires felt in Northeastern U.S.
Wildfires in Canada are creating dangerous air quality conditions in several states in the Northeastern U.S. The smoke has moved south over New England, New York and New Jersey and officials are warning it could cause breathing issues, especially for people with underlying respiratory conditions. Dr. Neelu Tummala joined CBS News to talk about the situation. She is the co-director of the Climate and Health Institute at George Washington University and an ear, nose and throat physician.
Four friends work to help Ukrainian children
Four friends from New England saw scenes of war in Ukraine and felt compelled to help. Now, they've raised millions of dollars for children affected by the violence and bring supplies to the youngest victims. Charlie D'Agata has their story.
Saving rural general stores
Running a rural general store is a labor of love – and a tough business, made tougher by competition from big chains. In New England, where communities believe the value of having a general store goes beyond the bottom line, locally-supported models may offer a path forward. Correspondent Conor Knighton reports.
Collecting weather data on Mount Washington
Nancy Chen travels to New England's highest peak where researchers collect vital weather data at the Mount Washington Observatory in the so-called "Home of the World's Worst Weather." She sees how they've been doing it in the extreme conditions for more than 90 years.
NFL's Robert Kraft's anti-hate campaign
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is launching a new campaign to combat antisemitism. Stand Up to Jewish Hate asks all people, regardless of race or religion, to say no to hate. Dana Jacobson reports.
3/15: CBS News Mornings
Nor'easter causes widespread power outages in New England; Lindsay Lohan announces pregnancy on social media.
Nor'easter dumps heavy snow in Massachusetts
Drone video shows heavy snow blanketing Leeds, Massachusetts. on Tuesday as a nor'easter winter storm moves across New England.
Snow storms hit both coasts
A storm moved through the Northeast on Monday night, dumping significant snow in New England. In Northern California, blizzard warnings were in effect for Tuesday night. Errol Barnett has the latest.
Polar vortex brings deep freeze to Northeast
New England will feel the brunt of a polar vortex with dangerous wind chills. The deep freeze has forced school closures in Boston, and the city has opened dozens of warming centers. Nancy Chen shares the latest.
East Coast faces arctic blast this weekend
Frigid weather is gripping much of the eastern United States. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen has latest from Boston on how the city is preparing for record-breaking cold.
Cold temps to break records in Northeast
A blast of arctic air will break records in cities across the Northeast. The Weather Channel's Chris Warren has the forecast.
Winter storms move across Midwest and New England
Six states and 14 million Americans are on alert as winter storms move across the Midwest and toward New England, while the West faces another cross-country storm. The Weather Channel's Mike Bettes has the forecast.
Coins found in U.S. help solve mystery of murderous 1600s pirate
English buccaneer Henry Every was the target of the first worldwide manhunt before he vanished.
Seafood watch group lists New England lobster as seafood to avoid
The report states that gear used in fishing for lobster and other seafood is known to entangle the endangered North Atlantic right whale.
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U.S. set to begin Iranian ports blockade and partial blockade of Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. is hours from blockading Iran's ports, President Trump says, along with the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM says vessels that avoid Iranian ports will be allowed to use the strait.
Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz, intercept ships that paid Iran
President Trump said the U.S. Navy will begin blockading ships from entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz and intercept vessels that have paid tolls to Iran.
Pope Leo, President Trump at odds over immigration in U.S. and Iran war
Pope Leo XIV and President Trump, two of the most influential Americans in the world, are at odds over the war in Iran and the federal crackdown on immigration in the United States.
Swalwell ends bid for California governor amid sexual assault allegations
Swalwell faced pressure from his own party to drop out of the race after a former staffer accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was too drunk to consent.
Hungary's Viktor Orbán concedes defeat to opposition leader Peter Magyar
Partial official results show opposition leader Peter Magyar's party dominating the vote, in a bombshell election result with repercussions around Europe and beyond.
How dangerous trucking schemes are putting Americans at risk
In a scheme plaguing roadways, some commercial trucking networks are racking up safety violations and evading federal enforcement by dissolving bad records and operating under new names.
Fallout from Swalwell scandal grows as lawmakers eye House expulsion votes
The political crisis surrounding Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell is rapidly escalating into a broader bipartisan showdown that could reshape the makeup of the House.
Trump calls Pope Leo "WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy."
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration.
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Maps show where Brian Hooker says wife went missing in the Bahamas
Lynette Hooker went missing after she allegedly went overboard while in the Bahamas.
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Pennsylvania town faces fallout from Trump's environmental rule rollback
The Trump administration is ratcheting up attacks on environmental protections that Make America Healthy Again followers hold dear.
Trump calls Pope Leo "WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy."
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration.
Swalwell ends bid for California governor amid sexual assault allegations
Swalwell faced pressure from his own party to drop out of the race after a former staffer accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was too drunk to consent.
DHS probing allegations Swalwell hired nanny not authorized to work in U.S.
The probe comes as Swalwell is also being accused of assaulting a former staffer in an unrelated case.
Rory McIlroy claims second straight Masters title
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland won the 2026 Masters Tournament at Georgia's Augusta National, claiming his second straight green jacket.
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Nationwide boom in AI data centers stirs resistance
To fuel their artificial intelligence initiatives, tech companies are building massive numbers of AI data centers, with more than 4,000 in operation across the country. But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications, are fighting back.
Fighting for health care claim approvals
Seventy-three percent of Americans say delays and denials of medical treatment by healthcare insurers are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients.
Chinese electric vehicles pull into the lead
China's long-term investments in innovation are paying off in electric vehicles. Last year, the Chinese car company BYD overtook Tesla as the world's top seller of EVs, despite the U.S. market being virtually closed to them.
Chasing the American Dream
A growing number of young people see themselves as "forever renters" because they can't afford to buy a home, due to short supply, higher mortgage rates, and incomes that haven't kept up with rising home prices.
Tesla wins Dutch approval to use self-driving features, a first for Europe
The Netherlands' decision now goes to the European Commission for full authorization.
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Pennsylvania town faces fallout from Trump's environmental rule rollback
The Trump administration is ratcheting up attacks on environmental protections that Make America Healthy Again followers hold dear.
Trump calls Pope Leo "WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy."
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration.
U.S. says 1 survivor in deadly strikes on alleged drug boats
After the strikes, Southern Command said it notified the U.S. Coast Guard to launch a search and rescue mission for the survivor.
Swalwell ends bid for California governor amid sexual assault allegations
Swalwell faced pressure from his own party to drop out of the race after a former staffer accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was too drunk to consent.
DHS probing allegations Swalwell hired nanny not authorized to work in U.S.
The probe comes as Swalwell is also being accused of assaulting a former staffer in an unrelated case.
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Pennsylvania town faces fallout from Trump's environmental rule rollback
The Trump administration is ratcheting up attacks on environmental protections that Make America Healthy Again followers hold dear.
Fighting for health care claim approvals
Seventy-three percent of Americans say delays and denials of medical treatment by healthcare insurers are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients.
A teen athlete's headache wouldn't stop. It took a year to find a cure.
Jack Alston was used to migraines, but after two concussions in middle school, he was stuck with a headache that wouldn't go away.
Medicaid work rules will stress states' staffing capacity
Some states already don't have enough staff to quickly process Medicaid applications and answer enrollees' phone calls. Researchers say they may not be prepared to handle new Medicaid work rules, predicting people will lose coverage as a result.
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2 more drug companies to officially launch on TrumpRx
Two more drug-making giants, Abbvie and Genentech, will start selling popular medications on the White House's discounted pharmaceutical site as soon as Monday.
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U.S. set to begin Iranian ports blockade and partial Strait of Hormuz blockade
The U.S. is hours from blockading Iran's ports, President Trump says, along with the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM says vessels that avoid Iranian ports will be allowed to use the strait.
Trump calls Pope Leo "WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy."
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration.
U.S. says 1 survivor in deadly strikes on alleged drug boats
After the strikes, Southern Command said it notified the U.S. Coast Guard to launch a search and rescue mission for the survivor.
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Maps show where Brian Hooker says wife went missing in the Bahamas
Lynette Hooker went missing after she allegedly went overboard while in the Bahamas.
Transcript: Israeli Ambassador Michael Leiter on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
The following is the transcript of the interview with Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Leiter that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 12, 2026.
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Britney Spears voluntarily checks into rehab after California DUI arrest in March
Pop star Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into rehab following her DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.
4/12: Sunday Morning - The Money Issue
Jane Pauley hosts our annual "Money Issue." Featured: Obstacles to home ownership; fighting health insurance denials; Chinese EVs; opposition to AI data centers; American Girl dolls; skin care mogul Scarlett Johansson; roller coasters; the popularity of bingo!; and is your phone eavesdropping on you?
American Girl: Celebrating girl power
Founded in 1986, American Girl has created dolls, books and accessories that tell the stories of young girls in every American era. On the toy's 40th anniversary, correspondent Faith Salie explores how making history come alive is also creating timeless bonds between generations that celebrate girlhood.
Scarlett Johansson on becoming a skin care mogul
The actress has played many roles in her career – and now, the Tony-winner and two-time Oscar-nominee has taken on another: launching her new line of products, called The Outset, designed for people with sensitive skin (like hers).
Extended interview: Scarlett Johansson
In this web exclusive, actress Scarlett Johansson talks about how dealing with her sensitive skin for years led to her founding a new line of skin care products, The Outset. She also discusses her life-changing roles, and the impact of artificial intelligence.
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Nationwide boom in AI data centers stirs resistance
To fuel their artificial intelligence initiatives, tech companies are building massive numbers of AI data centers, with more than 4,000 in operation across the country. But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications, are fighting back.
Extended interview: Sen. Dave McCormick on AI
In this web exclusive, Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) talks with Robert Costa about how energy and the rise in artificial intelligence go hand-in-hand; America's rivalry with China over AI; and nuclear power.
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.
Nationwide boom in AI data centers stirs resistance
To fuel their artificial intelligence initiatives, tech companies are building massive numbers of AI data centers, with more than 4,000 in operation across the country. But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications of such facilities in their backyards, are fighting back. "Sunday Morning" national correspondent Robert Costa examines the drive to construct AI data centers, and the debate between opponents and AI advocates.
Is your phone listening to you?
When ads pop up on your phone for products after you've happened to mention them, is it an indication that advertisers are eavesdropping on you? David Pogue checks out why highly-targeted advertising sometimes gets weirdly specific.
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First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
Emperor penguins listed as endangered species
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
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Remains of missing woman discovered in hidden grave decades later
Kimberly Langwell, a mom in Beaumont, Texas, had dinner plans with her teenage daughter and boyfriend on July 9, 1999 – but she never came home from work. It would take more than 20 years before one man's long-kept secret would expose her killer.
Authorities seize 5 tons of cocaine from banana, wine shipments
The drugs were seized at London Gateway, a deep-sea container port about 30 miles from London.
Latest on woman missing in the Bahamas
Lynette Hooker was reported missing in the Bahamas one week ago by her husband, Brian, who said she fell off their boat. Hooker was arrested on Thursday in connection to his wife's disappearance. "CBS Saturday Morning" speaks with people who knew the couple to learn more.
Malnourished boy found locked in utility van since 2024, police say
A 9-year-old boy was rescued this week after living locked in his father's utility van in eastern France since 2024, according to the local prosecutor.
DHS investigates killing of gas station clerk
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has been drawn into the case of a woman who was killed in a hammer attack last week at a gas station in Fort Myers, Florida, after a Haitian immigrant was taken into custody on homicide charges in connection with the attack. Nicole Valdes has the latest.
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Artemis II astronauts welcomed home to Houston after historic moonshot
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
9 highlights from Artemis II's epic journey around the moon
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
Artemis II crew splashes down to end historic moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts returned to Earth with a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean after making a high-speed reentry through the atmosphere.
How an 8-year-old designed a zero-gravity indicator for Artemis II
The development of the mission mascot and viral sensation Rise began over a year before Artemis II blasted off.
As Artemis II heads back to Earth, crew stakes their lives on the heat shield
Despite problems during the unpiloted Artemis I reentry, the Artemis II crew is confident their heat shield will protect them during a fiery descent to Earth.
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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.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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4/12/2026: Pope Leo's Church; Risk on the Road; What Happened to the Great White Sharks?
First, Pope Leo's voice on American politics. Then, a report on the ticking time bomb on U.S. roadways. And, South Africa's missing great white sharks.
4/12: CBS Weekend News
Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks collapse; oil prices fueling inflation amid Iran war.
Latest on Iran war amid planned Hormuz blockade
A marathon round of talks between the U.S. and Iran over the weekend failed to produce a peace agreement, leading President Trump to announce a bloackade of the Strait of Hormuz. Imtiaz Tyab and Taurean Small have more.
Recapping the historic Artemis II mission
Artemis II's crew has returned home to Houston after covering nearly 700,000 miles on their voyage around the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
Netanyahu facing tough reelection campaign
Hungary's Viktor Orban has conceded defeat in what he called a painful election. Meanwhile, in Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing strong opposition ahead of a vote for his reelection coming up in the fall. Elizabeth Palmer reports.