Trump hints he's open to meeting with Venezuela's Maduro
"I'm never opposed to meetings," Mr. Trump told Axios when asked if he would meet with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
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Political violence escalates in Venezuela
Calls for a military uprising against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro have led to violent clashes in Caracas on Tuesday. CBS News State Department reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss how the Trump administration is responding.
Venezuelan opposition leader initiates uprising
U.S.-backed opposition leader Juan Guaidó called for civilians and Venezuelan military to back him Tuesday in an uprising against President Nicolás Maduro. This led to violent clashes between the opposition and troops who support Maduro. The Trump administration stands by Guaidó and recognizes him as Venezuela's rightful leader. Foreign Affairs columnist Markos Kounalakis joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Power imbalance on display in Venezuela
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó is calling for new demonstartions Wednesday after a day of violent street protests. Armored vehicles drove into crowds Tuesday as the government tried to contain the unrest. Guaidó is calling on the military to join an uprising against embattled President Nicolás Maduro. Adriana Diaz reports.
Dozens injured in clashes in Venezuela
One woman was killed after Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó called for protests to continue. Meanwhile, President Nicolás Maduro released a video surrounded by military members. Virginia Lopez, a reporter covering Venezuela, joined CBSN AM to discuss what happens to the Venezuelan people the longer this standoff goes on.
Venezuela's opposition leader calls for more protests
Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaidó is rallying his supporters to overthrow President Nicolás Maduro's regime. Now there's a stalemate, with neither side able to claim victory. Adriana Diaz reports from Caracas.
Political unrest in Venezuela sparks humanitarian crisis
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó is considering asking support from the U.S. amid political unrest that has left at least five people killed there. CBS News' Adriana Diaz reports from Caracas on the toll it's taking on those living in the region.
Guaidó seeks to open relations from U.S. military
Venezuela's opposition leader, Juan Guaidó, is seeking to open relations with the U.S. military. The U.S. is backing Guaidó is his campaign to oust president Nicolás Maduro. Adirana Diaz reports.
U.S. denies role in alleged Venezuela plot
The U.S. is denying involvement in alleged plot to overthrow the Maduro regime in Venezuela after two Americans were reportedly captured in the scheme. CBS News State Department and foreign affairs reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN to break down the latest developments.
Venezuela to try U.S. men allegedly caught in thwarted invasion
Mike Pompeo vows to "use every tool that we have available" to try to get the accused "mercenaries" back onto American soil.
Venezuela says 2 Americans arrested over plot to topple leader
Arrests come a day after the government said it foiled an "invasion" allegedly "orchestrated" by the U.S. with opposition leader Juan Guaido.
U.S. charges Venezuelan leader and top officials for drug trafficking
Justice Department officials said Maduro and other high-ranking Venezuelan officials worked with FARC to "flood the United States with cocaine."
Huge protests force Ecuador's government to decamp to another city
Indigenous people join days-long outcry over austerity measures, flooding into Quito and forcing embattled President Lenín Moreno to leave town
Sanders distances himself on socialism from Venezuela's Maduro
"To equate what goes on in Venezuela to what I believe is extremely unfair," he said of differences between his politics and those of leftist Latin American regimes
Trump administration freezes Venezuela government assets
The ban blocks American companies and individuals from doing business with Nicolás Maduro's government and its top supporters
Push to grant protected status to Venezuelans fails in House
“It’s definitely inconsistent and the voters will determine whether it’s hypocritical,” Democratic Rep. Darren Soto told CBS News, referring to Republican opposition to his bill
U.S. sanctions Nicolas Maduro's son
Treasury is freezing any U.S. assets belonging to Nicolas Maduro Jr. and prohibits Americans from doing business with him
Trump says Russia told U.S. "most of their people" have left Venezuela
The president's assertion — if true — would represent a significant development in the political showdown in Venezuela
Guaidó's envoy to U.S. to meet with U.S. Southern Command
The U.S. has recognized Guaidó as the leader of Venezuela
Venezuelan opposition asks for meeting with U.S. military
The Trump administration has not ruled out military action in the crisis-stricken South American country
Maduro regime arrests Venezuelan opposition leader's deputy
Edgar Zambrano, Juan Guaidó's right-hand man, refused to get out of his car when gov't agents surrounded it, so they towed it away with him inside it
People starve and suffer as Venezuela crisis drags on
CBS News' Adriana Diaz is in Caracas, Venezuela, documenting scenes of suffering
Juan Guaidó suggests he's open to an American military option
"We are open to options that offer a low social cost and that will grant us the ability and the stability to hold a truly free election," Guaidó told CBS News
Venezuelan military helicopter crashes, killing 7
The helicopter was heading to a state where President Nicolás Maduro appeared alongside troops
Venezuela's opposition leader calls for protests to continue
Juan Guaidó is hoping to regain momentum after Tuesday's attempt to spark an uprising
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Cassidy says he passed a note to Witkoff during heated Trump meeting
Sen. Bill Cassidy said that after his exchange with the president, he passed a note to Steve Witkoff, saying he would consider changing his war powers vote.
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Iran strikes vessel in Strait of Hormuz amid debate over "transit fees"
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps struck a cargo ship near Oman on Thursday, further complicating the Iran-U.S. negotiations.
Reflecting Pool liner was cut with knife or razor, parks official says
National Park Service official Frank Lands also said at least 70 fence post tops were thrown in to the Reflecting Pool.
Judge orders DOJ to either unredact more Epstein files or explain why it can't
A judge on Thursday ordered the Justice Department to either release unredacted versions of several files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or explain why it can't do so.
Powerful earthquakes strike Venezuela, hundreds dead or injured
Venezuela's acting president said the death toll from powerful twin earthquakes was likely to rise, as USGS modeling suggested thousands may have been killed.
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.
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.
Mangione's attorneys discussed possible plea deal but talks fell apart, sources say
Mangione is facing both state and federal charges for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder in December 2024. He has pleaded not guilty in both cases.
250 essential American songs to mark nation's birthday
What are the essential American songs? Ahead of the nation's 250th birthday, we asked that question to Sunday Morning's familiar faces, from performers to artists and writers to community leaders.
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LA investigating construction at warehouse involved in massive fire
Los Angeles building inspectors have launched an investigation into alleged unpermitted construction at a warehouse that erupted in flames last week — its second fire in two years.
Mangione's attorneys discussed possible plea deal but talks fell apart, sources say
Mangione is facing both state and federal charges for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder in December 2024. He has pleaded not guilty in both cases.
Judge orders DOJ to either unredact more Epstein files or explain why it can't
A judge on Thursday ordered the Justice Department to either release unredacted versions of several files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or explain why it can't do so.
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.
Hundreds of veterans snag free World Cup tickets
A program for veterans, current military and first responders secured almost 5,000 free tickets for World Cup matches.
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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 all in on AI. Now all they need is customers.
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%.
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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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.
Judge orders DOJ to either unredact more Epstein files or explain why it can't
A judge on Thursday ordered the Justice Department to either release unredacted versions of several files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or explain why it can't do so.
Hundreds of veterans snag free World Cup tickets
A program for veterans, current military and first responders secured almost 5,000 free tickets for World Cup matches.
Just 2 votes separate candidates in mayoral race: "Every vote matters"
Christine Erickson is two votes ahead of Jamie Smith, the Minnehaha County Auditors and Elections Office said.
Iran strikes ship in Strait of Hormuz in challenge to U.S.-Iran deal
Iran attacked a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, a U.S. official confirmed, leading a United Nations agency to pause an evacuation effort.
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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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Iran strikes ship in Strait of Hormuz in challenge to U.S.-Iran deal
Iran attacked a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, a U.S. official confirmed, leading a United Nations agency to pause an evacuation effort.
Influencer faces possible execution in Dubai after allegedly fatally stabbing man
U.K. influencer Brooke George says a man she met online repeatedly assaulted her in the UAE, according to an advocacy group. Now she's facing possible execution for allegedly stabbing him to death.
Heat waves push more Europeans to embrace air conditioning
Only 20% European homes have AC, compared to 90% in the U.S., but as the climate changes, that vast gulf may be set to shrink.
Poland's deputy prime minister warns of possible Russian "false flag operation"
Poland's deputy prime minister tells CBS News he "wouldn't exclude the Russians doing some kind of false flag operation" to justify an attack on NATO.
Venezuela quake survivors describe devastation: "Everything collapsed"
A Caracas resident told CBS News that he "started to pray" when he felt the first earthquake hit Venezuela.
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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.
250 essential American songs to mark nation's birthday
What are the essential American songs? Ahead of the nation's 250th birthday, we asked that question to Sunday Morning's familiar faces, from performers to artists and writers to community leaders.
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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.
Big Tech is all in on AI. Now all they need is customers.
Technology companies are betting trillions of dollars that consumers will open their wallets for AI services. But what if Big Tech is wrong?
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.
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.
U.S. aims to break AI reliance on China
The U.S. is trying to break the West's reliance on Chinese artificial intelligence supply chains with an international accord called Pax Silica. Its goal is to shore up supplies of essential components used in high-end computer chips, which power advanced AI models. CBS News coordinating producer Richard Escobedo has more.
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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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Lions player arrested on kidnapping charges
Terrion Arnold, a 23-year-old defensive player for the Detroit Lions and a former first-round pick and all-American at the University of Alabama, has been arrested on charges of armed robbery and kidnapping. He is denying it all. Tom Hanson reports.
Report of possible plea deal in Mangione case
Attorneys for Luigi Mangione are accusing prosecutors of trying to manipulate public opinion against him, and calling a report of a possible plea deal "troubling." CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
Mangione's attorneys discussed possible plea deal but talks fell apart, sources say
Mangione is facing both state and federal charges for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder in December 2024. He has pleaded not guilty in both cases.
Influencer faces possible execution in Dubai after allegedly fatally stabbing man
U.K. influencer Brooke George says a man she met online repeatedly assaulted her in the UAE, according to an advocacy group. Now she's facing possible execution for allegedly stabbing him to death.
Prosecutors drop Harvey Weinstein's New York rape charge
New York prosecutors said they are dropping a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein instead of trying him for a fourth time.
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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
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.
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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The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Full interview: Poland's Radek Sikorski
Polish Deputy Prime Minister Radek Sikorski speaks with CBS News' Aidan Stretch about the Russia's war in Ukraine, state of NATO, Ukraine-Poland relations and more.
Experts break down the Venezuela earthquakes
Geoscientists and other scientific and humanitarian experts spoke with CBS News about the deadly earthquakes that hit Venezuela on Wednesday.
Supreme Court rules on 2 immigration cases
The Supreme Court issued two major immigration decisions Thursday, including one that lifts deportation restrictions for thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks them down.
Geo-technical expert on Venezuela earthquakes
Emergency crews are searching for survivors amongst the rubble after deadly back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela. Martin Hudson, a geo-technical engineering expert, joins CBS News to discuss the rarity of the event.
Venezuelan airport outside Caracas reopens
People in northern Venezuela are racing against time to pull survivors from the rubble of collapsed buildings after a pair of powerful earthquakes hit the country on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides has the latest from Bogotá, Colombia. Then, CBS News meteorologist Darren Peck joins to examine the risk of aftershocks.