Oprah surprises Newark high school with $500,000 donation
Oprah Winfrey gave $500,000 to West Side High School so they can keep their Friday night event, "Lights On," going through the summer
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Cory Booker launches campaign tour from city where he was mayor
So far he remains in the middle of the pack with poll numbers in the single digits
How a laundry room changed a N.J. high school
At West Side High School in Newark, New Jersey, some students weren't showing up because they were getting bullied for their dirty clothes. Principal Akbar Cook decided to make a change. "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor explains.
How a laundry room revolutionized a New Jersey high school
Some students weren't showing up to school because they were getting bullied for wearing dirty clothes
3,200 pounds of cocaine seized at N.Y.-area port, most in 25 years
It was the biggest seizure of drugs at this port in nearly 25 years
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Newark Airport stops flights after drones spotted nearby; U.S. airmen killed in WWII crash honored by witness decades later.
Drones stop Newark flights
Newark Liberty International Airport stopped flights when drones were spotted nearby. One pilot said it missed his jet by less than 30 feet. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Drone sightings halt flights at Newark Airport
One pilot said a drone missed his jet by less than 30 feet
Outrage after lead found in Newark water
Four years after Flint, Michigan's water crisis first captured nationwide attention, the New Jersey city of Newark also faces questions about its water supply. Newark officials had insisted the water was safe, but state testing found elevated lead levels. Anna Werner reports.
Assured water was safe, Newark residents outraged by elevated lead levels
Roughly one-quarter of Newark children under six have detectable lead in their blood
"Horror train" loses power, strands passengers for about 2 hours
Officials said the train left Penn Station at 6:10 p.m. and got stuck at 6:25 p.m. east of Broad Street station in Newark, New Jersey
Premature baby dies, prompting hospital investigation
The health department said it found "major infection control deficiencies" at the hospital
School adds laundry room for kids
Sick of hearing about students getting bullied for having dirty clothes, one school principal found a solution: Bring the laundromat to campus. From Newark, New Jersey, Lisa Rozner reports for WCBS.
School bus with 42 on board flips after hit-and-run, police say
The 42 adults and children were taken to area hospitals and their injuries are considered non-life-threatening
Trevor Noah on the power of the spoken word
His bestselling audiobook about growing up in apartheid South Africa was chosen for Newark, New Jersey's first citywide high school listening club
Dog found dead in carrier during Delta Air Lines layover
8-year-old Pomeranian named Alejandro was found dead Wednesday in a cargo facility at Detroit Metropolitan Airport
Retired Marine helps inner-city kids
A retired Marine and boxing champion is helping kids find a brighter future. He founded a boxing academy in Newark, New Jersey, and now he's showing kids how to fight their way their way out of poverty. Nikki Battiste reports.
Southwest flight diverts after window breaks
A Southwest flight from Chicago to Newark was diverted to Cleveland after a window cracked. Unlike another recent incident on a Southwest flight, the plane did not lose cabin pressure. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
Southwest plane with cracked window makes emergency landing
The plane, headed from Chicago to Newark, landed safely in Cleveland
Demi Lovato closes U.S. tour with surprise kiss from Kehlani
Demi Lovato ended the U.S. leg of her "Tell Me You Love Me" tour in a surprise kiss
United flight diverted after dog loaded onto wrong flight, airline says
United said pet was delivered safely to its owner and all the customers on board received compensation for the diversion
2 measles cases put U.S. travelers on high alert
Warnings are going out to anyone who went through airports in Newark, Detroit and Memphis this month
Airport police search for Juelz Santana rapper after finding gun
Police say they found a loaded .38-caliber handgun along with Santana's ID
United Airlines plane blows tire on takeoff, keeps going
Lands safely after cross-country flight from Newark, N.J. to Portland, Oregon, carrier says, adding that passengers got off normally
Report: Murder suspect was released twice for assault
A man suspected of killing a woman in Newark Tuesday had been accused in two domestic violence incidents in which she was the victim
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Slow progress toward peace deal as Iran strikes ship in Strait of Hormuz
Hezbollah says Israel must withdraw forces from Lebanon and Iran strikes a ship in the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations toward a peace deal grind on.
Race to find survivors as Venezuela's earthquake death toll doubles
The twin earthquakes that hit Venezuela killed almost 600 people, and that toll is likely to keep rising as frantic rescue and recovery operations ramp up.
John Bolton pleads guilty to retaining classified information
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
"Regime Change" authors on Trump's "information bubble" and use of power
In "Regime Change, Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump," Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan describe his fundamentally different approach to running the country.
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Senate Democrats push for info on "anti-weaponization" fund, demand hearing
Led by Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, a group of Senate Democrats suggested the Justice Department violated its internal policies with the creation of the "anti-weaponization" fund.
Billionaire Leon Black testifying before House Epstein panel
An investor who employed and was close to Jeffrey Epstein is appearing before members of Congress investigating the deceased sexual abuser.
Judge in Charlie Kirk murder case finds prosecutor in contempt
The defense team for Tyler Robinson asked that the death penalty be taken off the table following public comments by prosecutors.
Paris bans alcohol in public amid record-breaking heatwave
Authorities are attempting to reduce the pressure on hospitals as the city swelters under extreme heat.
How much water does AI really use?
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
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Judge in Charlie Kirk murder case finds prosecutor in contempt
The defense team for Tyler Robinson asked that the death penalty be taken off the table following public comments by prosecutors.
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Senate Democrats push for info on "anti-weaponization" fund, demand hearing
Led by Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, a group of Senate Democrats suggested the Justice Department violated its internal policies with the creation of the "anti-weaponization" fund.
Jalen Brunson's mom on teaching him to be a leader: "It's how you respond"
The Second Round Foundation, founded by Sandra and Jalen Brunson, aims to help provide young people with what they need to thrive in the future.
Newsom proposes federal billionaire tax and AI "public equity" fund
As California Gov. Gavin Newsom eyes a 2028 presidential bid, he's calling for a national tax on billionaires and a public stake in AI, though he opposes a state ballot measure to tax billionaires.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (June 28)
Jane Pauley hosts a special program celebrating our nation's semiquincentennial, "These United States - America at 250."
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Nude portrait by Amedeo Modigliani sets record at auction
The Modigliani painting "Nu assis au collier" (Seated Nude Wearing a Necklace) sold for $63.9 million, the highest price achieved for a work by the artist sold at auction in Europe, Sotheby's said.
Apple and Microsoft are raising their prices as chip costs soar
Apple is raising the prices of some MacBooks and iPads, while Microsoft is raising Xbox prices as semiconductor costs surge.
Big Tech is spending trillions on AI. Investors want proof it'll pay off.
Technology companies are betting trillions of dollars that consumers will open their wallets for AI services. But what if Big Tech is wrong?
Supreme Court sides with Monsanto in case over cancer risks from weedkiller
The Supreme Court ruled that Monsanto cannot be held liable under state laws for failing to warn consumers about the alleged cancer risks of its weedkiller Roundup on its label.
Fed's preferred inflation gauge hits 3-year high
Inflation continued to rise in May, with the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index rising at an annual rate of 4.1%.
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"Regime Change" authors on Trump's "information bubble" and use of power
In "Regime Change, Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump," Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan describe his fundamentally different approach to running the country.
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Senate Democrats push for info on "anti-weaponization" fund, demand hearing
Led by Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, a group of Senate Democrats suggested the Justice Department violated its internal policies with the creation of the "anti-weaponization" fund.
Newsom proposes federal billionaire tax and AI "public equity" fund
As California Gov. Gavin Newsom eyes a 2028 presidential bid, he's calling for a national tax on billionaires and a public stake in AI, though he opposes a state ballot measure to tax billionaires.
John Bolton pleads guilty to retaining classified information
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
Billionaire Leon Black testifying before House Epstein panel
An investor who employed and was close to Jeffrey Epstein is appearing before members of Congress investigating the deceased sexual abuser.
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Internal emails show how RFK Jr.'s team sought to sway the CDC
A trove of emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial decisions of President Trump's second term.
Chris Evert announces her ovarian cancer has returned
American tennis legend Chris Evert announced that her ovarian cancer had returned in a social media post Thursday.
Democrats to propose bill capping out-of-pocket Medicare costs for enrollees
Some Senate Democrats want to cap the amount beneficiaries in traditional Medicare have to pay toward care, but the move is expected to draw GOP opposition for potentially adding billions to Medicare costs.
Medicare's AI push snarls patients and doctors in errors and delays
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
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4 people convicted over insecticide deaths of tourist family at hotel
Investigators initially suspected food poisoning, but that was quickly dismissed after Turkish media reported that their hotel was dealing with a bedbug infestation.
Ukraine launches huge drone attack on Russia and occupied Crimea
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine will ramp up attacks on Russia in an operation "aimed at compelling it to end the war."
AI helps decode new secrets from scrolls burned by Mount Vesuvius
An 18th-century archaeological dig uncovered a library of intact but charred scrolls. Their contents have been unreadable until recently.
Paris bans alcohol in public amid record-breaking heatwave
Authorities are attempting to reduce the pressure on hospitals as the city swelters under extreme heat.
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Slow progress toward peace deal as Iran strikes ship in Strait of Hormuz
Hezbollah says Israel must withdraw forces from Lebanon and Iran strikes a ship in the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations toward a peace deal grind on.
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Comedian Druski to make history at BET Awards
Comedian and entertainer Druski will host the BET Awards on Sunday. At 31, he's the youngest host in the show's history. He gave "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson a preview of what to expect.
William Holden, Joseph Cotten mark bicentennial
In the lead-up to America's bicentennial in 1976, CBS aired brief segments featuring well-known figures of the time describing moments from early U.S. history. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett introduces clips featuring legendary actors William Holden and Joseph Cotten.
New NYT reporting on Taylor Swift's wedding
The New York Times is reporting that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce might tie the knot at Madison Square Garden. She has reportedly booked out the arena for the Fourth of July weekend, the rumored wedding date.
Taylor Swift wedding venue speculation fueled by MSG permit
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Essential American songs of last 250 years
For the United States' 250th birthday, Sunday Morning asked dozens of notable Americans, from Jason Alexander and Ken Burns to Misty Copeland, what they considered to be our country's essential songs. This is the Essential American Songbook: 90 contributors and 250 songs. Here's a sample.
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Apple, Microsoft announce price hikes
Apple and Microsoft announced they're hiking prices for some electronic products, including computers and XBOX consoles, citing a shortage of memory chips. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein weighs in.
How much water does AI really use?
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
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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Technology companies are betting trillions of dollars that consumers will open their wallets for AI services. But what if Big Tech is wrong?
IBM unveils tech for higher-performance chips that use much less power
IBM has raised the curtain on semiconductor technology it says could deliver computer chips with 50 percent better performance while dramatically lowering power consumption.
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Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
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Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
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Judge in Charlie Kirk murder case finds prosecutor in contempt
The defense team for Tyler Robinson asked that the death penalty be taken off the table following public comments by prosecutors.
4 people convicted over insecticide deaths of tourist family at hotel
Investigators initially suspected food poisoning, but that was quickly dismissed after Turkish media reported that their hotel was dealing with a bedbug infestation.
Luigi Mangione's lawyers discussed plea deal
Luigi Mangione's attorneys discussed a potential plea agreement before negotiations fell apart, sources said. Mangione pleaded not guilty to state and federal charges after he was arrested for allegedly killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the details.
Exonerated man's widow calls settlement in yogurt shop murders "blood money"
The city of Austin agreed to a multimillion-dollar settlement to be split among four men — including to the widow and daughter of Maurice Pierce — who were wrongfully accused of murdering four teenage girls in a Texas yogurt shop.
Iranian national U.S. sought for $3.4 billion in hacking attacks arrested
An Iranian national who is wanted by the U.S. for mass hacking attacks that caused $3.4 billion in damage was arrested in Montenegro, police there say.
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Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
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Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
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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.
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Bolton pleads guilty to classified info charge
Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton pleaded guilty to one count of retaining classified government information. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more details.
Comedian Druski to make history at BET Awards
Comedian and entertainer Druski will host the BET Awards on Sunday. At 31, he's the youngest host in the show's history. He gave "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson a preview of what to expect.
Sandra Brunson on raising a champion
Sandra Brunson, the mother of Knicks star Jalen Brunson, talks with "CBS Mornings" about how she helped her son become a leader and the nonprofit they formed together to help young people.
Save money on your home renovation projects
The price of buying a home is higher than ever, but the expenses don't stop there. Most homes will need repairs. Kelly O'Grady provides money-saving tips for your next project.
Haberman and Swan on "Regime Change"
New York Times journalists Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their new book, "Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump," and how President Trump's second term is a "fundamentally different conception of the U.S. presidency."