Foreign Policy Matters
In this installment of We The Voters: Why Does Foreign Policy Matter? We The Voters goes to Central Park in New York City to see how regular Americans view foreign policy.
New York City
Man who set off pipe bomb in NYC subway gets life in prison
Akayed Ullah apologized before the judge sentenced him, calling the crime "barbaric and heinous."
Conservationists grapple with decades of stormwater runoff pollution
The Environmental Protection Agency calls polluted runoff "one of the greatest threats to clean water."
NYC pressure cooker bomb
The FBI believes it has identified the two men seen holding a suitcase that contained a pressure cooker bomb in New York City. CBS News homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues has the details.
Rahami investigation latest
Law enforcement sources say accused bomber Ahmad Khan Rahami may have been casing out the Chesea neighborhood of New York City two days before the bombing. CBS News senior investigative producer Pat Milton joins CBSN with the latest details.
A Mighty Wind,
Christopher Guest and his band of improvisational troubadours pay a visit to Charles Osgood's New York City apartment, to talk about their folk music mockumentary, "A Mighty Wind." Originally broadcast April 13, 2003.
Terror threats in U.S.
As the case of alleged terrorist Ahmad Khan Rahami moves forward, former FBI agent Manny Gomez calls the growing number of radicalized people in the U.S. a "tsunami" of potential threats. Anna Werner has more.
Rahami Federal Charges
Federal officials charged Ahmad Khan Rahami with planting bombs in New York City and New Jersey. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN with the latest on the federal charges.
9/20: Evening News
Ahmad Khan Rahami's father says he warned police two years ago that his son might be a terrorist; Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are Oscar winners, humanitarians, and parents to six children
Terror in the U.S.
The threat of terror in the United States is taking center stage after the bombings in New York City and New Jersey and a possibly ISIS-inspired knife attack at a Minnesota mall. Sen. Ron Johnson, chair of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committee, joins CBSN to discuss the threat.
Bomb suspect's contacts
Authorities believe that it's likely that alleged NYC bomber Ahmad Khan Rahami was radicalized, but have yet to find any direct links to terror groups. Seamus Hughes, the deputy director of the program on extremism at George Washington University's Center for Cyber & Homeland Security, joins CBSN to discuss.
Bomb suspect
Investigators are digging into the background of Ahmad Khan Rahami, the suspect in this weekend's New York and New Jersey bombings. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN with the latest details.
Terror & politics
At a rally in North Carolina, Donald Trump went after Hillary Clinton on national security and blamed the weekend bombings in New Jersey and New York City on the country's "flawed" immigration system. Meanwhile, a member of the Kennedy family says former President George H.W. Bush is planning on voting for the Democratic nominee. Politico senior policy reporter Darren Samuelsohn joins CBSN with latest from the campaign trail.
Townsend on bombing investigation
Fran Townsend, a former homeland security adviser to President George W. Bush and CBS News senior national security analyst, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the latest information into New York and New Jersey bombing suspect Ahmad Khan Rahami's capture.
Capturing NY bombing suspect
Ahmad Khan Rahami's capture followed a violent gun battle with police. Two officers were shot but survived. Rahami was hit in his arm, shoulder and leg before police detained him. Michelle Miller reports from the scene of Rahami's arrest.
New details on bombing suspect
The man investigators say is responsible for a bombing spree that injured 29 people in New York and New Jersey is behind bars. Ahmad Khan Rahami, 28, was taken into custody after a shootout with two police officers in Linden, New Jersey. Federal law enforcement sources tell CBS News they found writings from Rahami that reveal how he may have been radicalized by various terror ideologies. Jeff Pegues reports.
Politics of terror
On the campaign trail Monday, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton spoke about how they would tackle terror, igniting a new battle over their different views. CBS News Congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett join CBSN with the latest.
Making of the bombs
Authorities say the bombs in New York City and New Jersey were connected. CBS News correspondent Anna Werner joins CBSN with more on how investigators linked the suspect to both attacks.
Thieves cracked case?
Two random people may have prevented a second device from exploding over the weekend in New Jersey. Murray Weiss, columnist and criminal justice editor from DNA Info joins CBSN with more.
Bombing suspect arrested
The man wanted in the weekend bombings in New York City and New Jersey has been charged with five counts of attempted murder of a law enforcement officer. He also faces two gun charges. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN with more.
9/19: Evening News
Less than 50 hours after the first explosion, police arrested a suspect in the bombings in New York City and Seaside Park, N.J.; on Friday night, an SUV broke down in Tulsa, Oklahoma, minutes later, the driver -- who was an unarmed African American -- was shot and killed by a white police officer
Bomb material clues
Sources tell CBS News that the New York and New Jersey bombing suspect may have used a material called Tannerite. Anna Werner spoke with an explosives expert about how criminals are getting their hands on these materials.
Bombing suspect charged
The suspect in bombing incidents in N.Y. and N.J., 28-year-old Ahmad Khan Rahami, has been charged with five counts of attempted murder and two gun charges. Federal charges are still pending , reports CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid.
Obama on bombings
President Obama spoke in New York City after the arrest of NYC and NJ bombing suspect, Ahmad Khan Rahami. The commander-in-chief praised law enforcement for their quick arrest. See his full statement here.
The NYC Alert
The Monday morning after several terrorist attacks were attempted in the Tri-State area, New Yorkers woke up to a scary, unprecedented alert on their phones
Justice Department releases initial trove of Epstein files under new law
The Justice Department has released records from the Epstein files, the first documents to come to light under a new law signed by President Trump.
Motive sought after suspect in Brown shooting, MIT professor's murder found dead
The Brown University shooting suspect was found dead in a storage unit in New Hampshire. Authorities believe he is also responsible for killing an MIT professor.
U.S. strikes ISIS targets in Syria, after killing of 2 soldiers and interpreter
The airstrikes on ISIS targets are being conducted in response to the killing of two U.S. Army soldiers and an civilian contractor by a lone terrorist in Palmyra, Syria.
Over 500 pages in Epstein files were entirely blacked out, CBS News finds
The Justice Department released thousands of new photos and records on Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, but at least 550 pages in the documents are fully redacted.
Greg Biffle's wife texted "we're in trouble" before crash, her mother says
Cathy Grossu, the mother-in-law of retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, said she had seen the family a day before the fatal crash.
Justice Dept. appealing decision tossing out James Comey and Letitia James cases
A federal judge ruled that Lindsey Halligan, the prosecutor who secured the indictments against them, was unlawfully appointed to her role as interim U.S. attorney.
How to view the Epstein files, and initial takeaways from the first documents
The Justice Department has disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following years of pressure from lawmakers and abuse survivors.
Investigators struggled to ID Brown suspect while gunman went on to kill again
The manhunt for the Brown University shooter was complicated by the early misidentification of a person of interest and limited, low-quality video footage.
Rob Reiner's friends and colleagues share fond and funny memories
Friends and colleagues of Rob Reiner sat down with CBS News to share personal anecdotes and fond memories of him following the news of his tragic death.
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Stefanik drops out of New York governor's race after Trump stays neutral
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik's decision to drop out came after President Trump signaled he would not make an endorsement in the race at this stage.
Anthony Joshua defeats Jake Paul by knockout
Former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua defeated YouTuber-turned-fighter Jake Paul by knockout in the sixth round of their much-anticipated bout at the Kaseya Center in Miami late Friday night.
Third inmate who escaped from southern Louisiana jail captured, officials say
The three men had escaped the jail by removing concrete blocks from an upper wall area, and then used sheets and other materials to scale an exterior wall.
Over 500 pages in Epstein files were entirely blacked out, CBS News finds
The Justice Department released thousands of new photos and records on Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, but at least 550 pages in the documents are fully redacted.
Investigators struggled to ID Brown suspect while gunman went on to kill again
The manhunt for the Brown University shooter was complicated by the early misidentification of a person of interest and limited, low-quality video footage.
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Want to work in AI? Here are the skills to master, economist says
Rapid emergence of AI will foster demand for new types of workers, including "explainers" and bias auditors, according to economist Robert Seamans.
Here's how much ACA costs would have risen this year without subsidies
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Trump reaches deal with 9 major drugmakers to lower prices
Nine drug manufacturers will offer their drugs to Medicaid recipients at most-favored-nation discounts in exchange for tariff exemptions.
Judge in nursing home bankruptcy case gives families fresh hope
A bankruptcy judge blocked an attempt by a nursing home chain's primary investor to shield himself from settlement payments and liability in lawsuits over allegations of poor care.
DraftKings hopes to score big with new prediction markets app
Sports betting companies face mounting competition from rapidly growing prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
Politics
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Stefanik drops out of New York governor's race after Trump stays neutral
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik's decision to drop out came after President Trump signaled he would not make an endorsement in the race at this stage.
Over 500 pages in Epstein files were entirely blacked out, CBS News finds
The Justice Department released thousands of new photos and records on Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, but at least 550 pages in the documents are fully redacted.
Justice Dept. appealing decision tossing out James Comey and Letitia James cases
A federal judge ruled that Lindsey Halligan, the prosecutor who secured the indictments against them, was unlawfully appointed to her role as interim U.S. attorney.
How to view the Epstein files, and initial takeaways from the first documents
The Justice Department has disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following years of pressure from lawmakers and abuse survivors.
U.S. strikes ISIS targets in Syria, after killing of 2 soldiers and interpreter
The airstrikes on ISIS targets are being conducted in response to the killing of two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian contractor by a lone terrorist in Palmyra, Syria.
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Here's how much ACA costs would have risen this year without subsidies
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Inside the FDA's vaccine uproar
A memo from Dr. Vinay Prasad, the head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, may signal an effort to to rewrite the rules governing the U.S. vaccine system.
Trump administration unveils proposals to cut off transgender care for minors
The proposals run counter to the recommendations of most major U.S. medical organizations.
Measles outbreaks worsen in South Carolina, Arizona and Utah
Nationally, the measles case count is nearing 2,000 for a disease that has been considered eliminated in the U.S. since 2000, a result of routine childhood vaccinations.
He made his brothers see a cardiologist. Each had advanced heart disease.
Kevin Murray was his family's health watchdog. His vigilance helped his brothers "avoid a real catastrophe."
World
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U.S. strikes ISIS targets in Syria, after killing of 2 soldiers and interpreter
The airstrikes on ISIS targets are being conducted in response to the killing of two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian contractor by a lone terrorist in Palmyra, Syria.
3 killed in knife attack in Taiwan, suspect falls to his death from store
Police said the suspect was declared dead at a hospital after jumping from the building's sixth floor, the Central News Agency reported.
Ukraine claims strike on oil tanker as Putin plays down peace prospects
Putin claims no "willingness from Ukraine" to negotiate a peace deal as he touts battlefield gains, and Kyiv claims a brazen strike on a ship far from Russia.
Australia announces gun buyback plan just days after Bondi Beach attack
Australia will use a sweeping buyback scheme to "get guns off our streets," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Friday.
TikTok signs deal for sale of U.S. operations to American investors
TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services
Entertainment
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Rob Reiner's friends and colleagues share fond and funny memories
Friends and colleagues of Rob Reiner sat down with CBS News to share personal anecdotes and fond memories of him following the news of his tragic death.
Kiefer Sutherland recalls "extraordinary" day on set with Rob Reiner
Kiefer Sutherland recalls Rob Reiner's reaction to filming Jack Nicholson's famous scene in "A Few Good Men."
Albert Brooks remembers his "oldest friend" Rob Reiner
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
Kathy Bates says Rob Reiner "changed the course of my life" with "Misery" role
Kathy Bates rose to prominence with her Oscar-winning breakout role in Rob Reiner's adaptation of Stephen King's "Misery" in 1990.
Jelly Roll pardoned by Tennessee governor for robbery, drug convictions
Jelly Roll had said a pardon would make it easier for him to travel internationally for concert tours and to perform Christian missionary work without requiring burdensome paperwork.
Technology
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Want to work in AI? Here are the skills to master, economist says
Rapid emergence of AI will foster demand for new types of workers, including "explainers" and bias auditors, according to economist Robert Seamans.
DraftKings hopes to score big with new prediction markets app
Sports betting companies face mounting competition from rapidly growing prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
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.
Japanese woman marries AI boyfriend
People are starting to develop lasting connections with artificial technology. Melissa J. Perry, the dean of the College of Public Health at George Mason University, joins CBS News with more details.
TikTok nears deal to avoid U.S. ban
TikTok has signed a deal to sell its U.S. operations to a group of investors in America, a source familiar with the deal tells CBS News. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Science
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
Crime
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Crime
Epstein survivor on partial files release
The Justice Department released a new batch of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday. Epstein survivor Sharlene Rochard joins with her reaction. Then, Spencer Kuvin, an attorney who represents some Epstein survivors, provides further analysis.
New photos in initial trove of Epstein files
The Justice Department on Friday released a batch of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Erica Brown and Katrina Kaufman report.
Investigators struggled to ID Brown suspect while gunman went on to kill again
The manhunt for the Brown University shooter was complicated by the early misidentification of a person of interest and limited, low-quality video footage.
Search for motive in Brown and MIT shootings
The manhunt for the suspect in Saturday's deadly shooting at Brown University is finally over. Police discovered 48-year-old Claudio Manuel Neves Valente dead in a New Hampshire storage unit on Thursday night. CBS News' Anna Schecter explains what led to the discovery.
New Epstein files: What we've learned so far
The Department of Justice has released hundreds of thousands of files related to the criminal prosecutions of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.
Space
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Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
"Wet lava ball" exoplanet may have an atmosphere, evidence shows
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
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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.
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?
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"Son of Sam": A serial killer's reign of terror
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
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The Uplift: Made with love
Visit a Uyghur restaurant in Southern California, where culture is shared and the food is made with love. Plus, a man who wanted to save his friends life by donating a kidney ends up saving his own life.
Epstein survivor on partial files release
The Justice Department released a new batch of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday. Epstein survivor Sharlene Rochard joins with her reaction. Then, Spencer Kuvin, an attorney who represents some Epstein survivors, provides further analysis.
Trump holding North Carolina rally on economy
President Trump is holding a rally in North Carolina on Friday as he works to turn around public opinion on the economy. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Doctor joins Secret Santa to surprise strangers
As you've no doubt heard, Santa Claus is coming to town. In fact, he's already been to Baltimore. Steve Hartman met him "On the Road."
Trump announces deals to lower drug prices
President Trump announced new agreements on Friday with nine pharmaceutical companies aimed at making certain prescription drugs cheaper. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has the details.