Why a 55-mile trek is a mandatory rite of passage for freshmen at one high school
The five-day, 55-mile Appalachian Trail hike is a 53-year tradition for freshmen at St. Benedict's Preparatory School.
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School requires freshmen to go on 55-mile hike
For more than five decades, St. Benedict's Preparatory School in Newark, New Jersey, has required its freshmen to go on a mandatory five-day, 55-mile hike on the Appalachian Trail. Steve Hartman explains why in "On the Road."
Tom Homan speaks on Delaney Hall conditions
White House border czar Tom Homan is defending conditions at Delaney Hall, a controversial ICE detention center in New Jersey. Homan visited the facility last weekend. In his first network interview since that trip, he spoke with CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez.
Newark mayor on Delaney Hall ICE facility
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is defending conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility in Newark, New Jersey. The center has been the site of ongoing protests that have at times turned into violent clashes between demonstrators and immigration officers. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, who was arrested outside of the facility last year, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
DHS eyes changes to longstanding asylum policy
CBS News has learned exclusively that the Trump administration is putting together a plan that would allow immigration officials to swiftly reject some asylum claims without interviewing applicants. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details.
Trump administration eyes asylum rule changes
CBS News has learned exclusively that the Trump administration is putting together a plan that would allow immigration officials to swiftly reject some asylum applications without interviewing applicants. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.
Protesters, N.J. State Police clash near Delaney Hall, despite curfew
Protesters and New Jersey State Police clashed again Sunday night near Delaney Hall, despite a 9 p.m. curfew imposed by Newark Mayor Ras Baraka.
Protesters, N.J. State Police clash outside Delaney Hall for 2nd night in a row
Late Saturday, Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced he would be enacting a curfew outside Delaney Hall moving forward.
Sherrill denied access to Newark ICE facility
Protests continue to escalate outside of an immigration detention facility in Newark, New Jersey. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the details.
New video shows United plane, truck incident
A United Airlines jet clipped a delivery truck as it came in for landing on Sunday in Newark, New Jersey. It happened on one of the busiest stretches of highway in the U.S. Kris Van Cleave has a new look.
United flight clips light pole while landing
A United Boeing 767 arriving from Venice, Italy, struck a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike while landing at Newark on Sunday, the FAA says. Jericka Duncan hs more.
Cory Booker: "We, the people, are the heroes this country needs"
The New Jersey Senator has been a face of the Democratic Party's resistance to the Trump administration. He expresses his hopes for our nation in a new book, "Stand," in which he encourages Americans to stand together, reminding us of our shared virtues.
Newark Airport to test self-driving buses
New Jersey's Newark Airport is testing out driverless shuttles this spring. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced that it plans to test out the zero-emission, self-driving buses as part of the airport's redevelopment and future air-train plans. Aashna Shah, a municipal finance reporter for Bloomberg, joined "The Daily Report" to discuss.
1st Nicaraguan-born bishop hopes to lift the voiceless in Newark, N.J.
Bishop Pedro Bismarck Chau's journey of faith started when he fled Nicaragua in 1983, sneaking across the southern border into the U.S.
N.J. Rep. LaMonica McIver pleads not guilty to federal assault charges
New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver pleaded not guilty Wednesday on charges of assaulting, impeding and interfering with law enforcement related to a clash at the ICE detention facility at Delaney Hall in Newark.
4 detainees escaped from Newark ICE facility, DHS says
Four detainees escaped when tensions boiled over at the ICE facility known as Delaney Hall in Newark, the Department of Homeland Security said.
Audible investing in Newark, N.J.
Newark, New Jersey has seen its share of hard times. Most recently, like Flint, Michigan, it's found itself battling a lead water crisis, but a lot is looking up in the "brick city." Some of the success is thanks to innovative, public-private partnerships like the one formed between the city and the audiobook company, Audible. Michelle Miller reports.
Millions travel home from Memorial Day Weekend
Millions of Americans are on their way home from their Memorial Day travels. AAA estimated 46 million ventured out, mostly on the road. But TSA is also expected to screen around 18 million passengers. Meg Oliver reports from Newark Liberty International Airport.
Extended cut: Transportation Secretary Duffy
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy addresses recent air traffic control outages at Newark Liberty International Airport, discusses the significant shortage of air traffic controllers, a spotlight on airline safety and more in an interview with CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave. "I'm grateful you're paying attention," said Duffy, adding that attention to airline safety helps nudge Congress to act and provide more funding to make air travel more efficient and safer.
Judge dismisses Newark mayor's charge
A federal judge in New Jersey officially dismissed the trespassing charge against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka on Wednesday. CBS News Justice Department correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Congresswoman charged after clash at ICE facility
Federal prosecutors have charged Rep. LaMonica McIver of New Jersey with felony assault after a skirmish outside a Newark ICE facility where the city's mayor was arrested earlier this month. Scott MacFarlane has more.
McIver calls charges "political intimidation"
Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver of New Jersey says the Trump administration is just trying to intimidate her after she was federally charged with assaulting law enforcement at an ICE facility in Newark. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Congresswoman charged in ICE facility clash
The Justice Department charged New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver for allegedly assaulting a law enforcement officer outside a Newark ICE facility in early May. McIver said the charges against her are "purely political" and misrepresent her actions. CBS News' Jake Rosen has the latest.
Case against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka dropped, Rep. McIver charged
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka's federal trespassing charge has been dismissed, but Rep. LaMonica McIver is now facing charges.
Trial date set for Wisconsin judge
A Wisconsin judge has pleaded not guilty to federal charges related to her allegedly helping a man evade immigration authorities. Hannah Dugan was indicted this week on charges of obstruction and concealing an individual to prevent arrest. CBS News Justice Department reporter Jake Rosen has more details.
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U.S. launches another night of strikes as battle continues over Strait of Hormuz
Iran said it would attack "all infrastructure in the region" if President Trump follows through on his threats to attack Iranian civilian infrastructure.
Maps show wildfire smoke forecast, air quality alerts in swath of U.S.
Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is engulfing large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week.
Trump fires U.S. attorney in Washington on heels of court appointment
Judges on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington had appointed Roger Rogoff as U.S. attorney in Seattle. But he was fired shortly after.
Tillis says he won't support Blanche unless he meets with Epstein survivors
Sen. Thom Tillis said that Todd Blanche must meet with survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's crimes before he'll vote to advance his nomination for attorney general out of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Mayor to homeowner losing sleep over data center plant: "Consider selling"
Noise from a Mississippi plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area is causing migraines, ringing ears and sleepless nights, residents say.
Dozens rescued in Texas after torrential rain triggers flash flooding
More than a foot of rain has fallen since Monday, triggering dangerous flash flooding in central Texas.
Deadly helicopter crash in Hudson River likely caused by bird strike, NTSB says
A family of five from Spain, including three children, and the pilot died in the April 2025 crash.
Doctors question plan to screen military members for low testosterone
Doctors raised a range of concerns about a testosterone screening policy announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which is likely to be costly to implement.
Teleprompter operator made nearly $100K betting on Trump speeches
After detecting suspicious activity on the teleprompter operator's account, Kalshi investigated and then referred the case to federal regulators.
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Doctors question plan to screen military members for low testosterone
Doctors raised a range of concerns about a testosterone screening policy announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which is likely to be costly to implement.
Airlines say permanent daylight saving time won't be simple
Adjusting to permanent daylight saving time would cause significant disruptions to schedules and operations, an airline trade group said.
Deadly helicopter crash in Hudson River likely caused by bird strike, NTSB says
A family of five from Spain, including three children, and the pilot died in the April 2025 crash.
Teleprompter operator made nearly $100K betting on Trump speeches
After detecting suspicious activity on the teleprompter operator's account, Kalshi investigated and then referred the case to federal regulators.
Tillis says he won't support Blanche unless he meets with Epstein survivors
Sen. Thom Tillis said that Todd Blanche must meet with survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's crimes before he'll vote to advance his nomination for attorney general out of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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Trump Media to sell faster access to president's Truth Social posts
"Markets already move on Truth Social posts," the company's chief executive said in the Truth API announcement.
Airlines say permanent daylight saving time won't be simple
Adjusting to permanent daylight saving time would cause significant disruptions to schedules and operations, an airline trade group said.
Teleprompter operator made nearly $100K betting on Trump speeches
After detecting suspicious activity on the teleprompter operator's account, Kalshi investigated and then referred the case to federal regulators.
Nearly 736,000 Pillsbury rolls recalled over possible glass contamination
The recall includes cases of Pillsbury "Hard Roll Dough" and "Kaiser Roll Dough" bread rolls, which are marketed to businesses.
Foreclosures surged 21% in the first half of 2026, new data shows
The state with the biggest jump in foreclosure activity was Idaho, where filings increased 59% compared to the same time last year.
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Trump Media to sell faster access to president's Truth Social posts
"Markets already move on Truth Social posts," the company's chief executive said in the Truth API announcement.
Tillis says he won't support Blanche unless he meets with Epstein survivors
Sen. Thom Tillis said that Todd Blanche must meet with survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's crimes before he'll vote to advance his nomination for attorney general out of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Husband of Code Pink founder being probed under federal foreign agent and tax laws
Neville Roy Singham, who lives in Shanghai, China, is a major financial backer of a New York City-based nonprofit called the People's Forum, a left-leaning organization advocating for causes affecting the working class.
Trump fires U.S. attorney in Washington on heels of court appointment
Judges on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington had appointed Roger Rogoff as U.S. attorney in Seattle. But he was fired shortly after.
George Santos to try hand as contestant in grueling TV reality show
George Santos has worn many hats: swindler, congressman, prison inmate, podcast host. The obvious next gig? Reality TV show contestant.
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Doctors question plan to screen military members for low testosterone
Doctors raised a range of concerns about a testosterone screening policy announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which is likely to be costly to implement.
Introducing Norah O'Donnell's new health podcast
"Healthful with Norah O'Donnell" launches July 22.
Alzheimer's blood test may show who's likely to develop it in 5 to 10 years
A blood test may predict if apparently healthy older adults are likely to develop Alzheimer's symptoms in the next five or 10 years, researchers say.
Taco Bell removes some items amid outbreak
As of Tuesday, nearly 7,000 people in 34 states reported symptoms tied to a parasitic illness that, so far, has no official source. Carter Evans reports on what's suspected of being behind the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Cyclospora outbreak leaves consumers guessing which foods are safe
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
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U.S. designates cartel on Texas border as foreign terrorist organization
The Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras joined six other Mexican criminal organizations that the U.S. considers terrorist groups.
Climate extremes fuel explosive wildfires in Canada and western U.S.
One climatologist said "a perfect storm" of climate extremes primed the western U.S. for one of its worst fire seasons in a decade. Meanwhile, Canadian wildfire smoke fills the air.
Councilwoman shot, husband killed in Mexico near U.S. border
Maria de Jesus Quijada was shot at while traveling in a vehicle with her family. Her husband did not survive.
From Balogun's red card to an upset run, some of the World Cup's biggest stories
Spain is looking to secure a World Cup victory for the first time in 16 years, and Argentina enters Sunday hoping to become back-to-back champions.
Zelenskyy's move to oust popular defense chief draws major backlash
Ukrainians are demonstrating in Kyiv and senior figures announcing their resignations over President Volodymyr Zelenksyy's move to oust his popular defense chief.
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From the archives: Pat Oliphant and the art of political cartoons
Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Pat Oliphant, whose acidic drawings skewering political figures were syndicated in as many as 500 publications around the world, died on July 13, 2026 at age 90. In this April 16, 2000 "Sunday Morning" story, Oliphant talked with Morley Safer about caricature, censorship, and the influence of the first great political cartoonist, 19th century French master Honoré Daumier, whose grotesque drawings of King Louis Philippe led to a curtailment of press freedom in France in 1835.
George Santos to try hand as contestant in grueling TV reality show
George Santos has worn many hats: swindler, congressman, prison inmate, podcast host. The obvious next gig? Reality TV show contestant.
"Jurassic Park" star Sam Neill's cause of death revealed
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Behind the "Better in Person" talk show
Author and journalist Stephen Dubner, who rose to fame when he co-wrote The New York Times bestseller "Freakonomics," talks with "CBS Mornings" about launching his own weekly talk show on YouTube, "Better in Person." Dubner discusses how the show got its start, his wide range of guests and why he decided to self-finance it.
Insider at "The Wolf of Wall Street" firm opens up: "My lifestyle was insane"
The Paramount+ documentary "The Real Wolf of Wall Street" gives an inside look at Jordan Belfort's scandal-ridden firm, Stratton Oakmont.
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Mayor to homeowner losing sleep over data center plant: "Consider selling"
Noise from a Mississippi plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area is causing migraines, ringing ears and sleepless nights, residents say.
Mississippi residents decry data center plant
Residents of Southaven, Mississippi, are sounding off about a data center plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area, likening the constant noise to being tortured.
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.
Meta announces new safety features
Meta announced it is introducing new features to help protect teens using Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, including alerting a parent if their child discusses self-harm with one of its AI chatbots. Kelly O'Grady explains.
Samsung set to unveil new foldable phones
Tech giant Samsung is set to debut a new line of foldable phones at its Galaxy Unpacked event next week. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to discuss.
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How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
Watch: Pentagon releases 19 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
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U.S. designates cartel on Texas border as foreign terrorist organization
The Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras joined six other Mexican criminal organizations that the U.S. considers terrorist groups.
Woman speaks in support of Blanche at hearing
Antioch, Illinois, mother Jennifer Bos voiced her support for Todd Blanche at his confirmation hearing to become attorney general. Bos advocates for stricter immigration policy after her daughter was allegedly murdered by an illegal immigrant.
Sons of man killed by ICE agent speak out
Ronaldo Salgado and Lorenzo Salgado Jr., the sons of the Mexican man who was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Houston, spoke to CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez about their father's death.
New details emerge in Nolan Wells case
Newly obtained GPS data from the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources tracks the movements of the boat that Mississippi teen Nolan Wells was on before he went missing. Wells was found dead after a Fourth of July boat trip to Horn Island with friends. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest on the investigation.
Councilwoman shot, husband killed in Mexico near U.S. border
Maria de Jesus Quijada was shot at while traveling in a vehicle with her family. Her husband did not survive.
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Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Leavitt claims Trump's address "will shock you"
President Trump will allege Chinese meddling in U.S. elections during his primetime speech on Thursday night, sources say. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has the latest.
Wildfires bring poor air quality to U.S.
Wildfires in Ontario, Canada, and northern Minnesota are bringing dark skies and poor air quality across large swaths of the United States. CBS News' Elijah Westbrook reports from New York City, Darius Johnson reports from Chicago and meteorologist Jessica Burch has a look at when the smoke might dissipate.
Torrential rains slam Central Texas
Dozens of people have been rescued as water levels rise in Central Texas amid torrential rainfall. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen reports from the flood zone.
Takeaways from day 2 of Blanche confirmation
CBS News senior justice department reporter Sarah Lynch breaks down the highlights from day two of Todd Blanche's Senate confirmation hearings for attorney general.
Watch: Leavitt takes questions on Trump's speech
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt spoke to reporters Thursday about President Trump's upcoming primetime speech, the latest strikes against Iran and more.