Soldiers with paratrooper before he was beheaded face courts-martial
Spc. Enrique Roman-Martinez' severed head washed ashore after he was reported missing, but his body was never recovered.
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Trump endorses Oz in Senate primary
Former President Donald Trump has endorsed celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz in Pennsylvania's Republican Senate primary over David McCormick. Former RNC communications director Doug Heye joins Scott MacFarlane on "Red and Blue" to discuss that plus the GOP primaries in North Carolina and an upcoming speech by former Vice President Mike Pence.
Nature: Elk in North Carolina
"Sunday Morning" takes us among the elk and turkeys at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina. Videographer: Scot Miller.
Military families exposed to toxic water
The Department of Veterans Affairs will cover medical expenses for some military families sickened by toxic water at a North Carolina base. But a CBS News investigation found that families are still fighting to get their stories heard in court. Senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports.
Worker lost arm from injury at USPS facility, Labor Department says
The facility "exposed employees to amputation hazards" in September and November of 2021, officials said.
Mark Meadows facing scrutiny about voter registration status
Public records show that the former White House chief of staff is registered to vote in two states.
Madison Cawthorn charged with driving with revoked license
It's the congressman's third traffic offense reported by highway patrol over recent months.
Former police chief arrested after allegedly faking his suicide
"He briefly attempted to flee into some nearby the woods before he was arrested," the Horry County Sheriff's Office said.
Veterans struggle to get VA health claims cleared
Some veterans say VA experts have wrongly denied their disability claims related to contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. Catherine Herridge reports.
Officials recover remains of 8 passengers on plane that crashed off North Carolina coast
The group ranged in age from 15 to 67.
Body found following North Carolina plane crash
The Coast Guard is searching the ocean off the coast of North Carolina after a small plane carrying eight people crashed on Sunday.
Coast Guard searches for downed plane with 8 aboard off North Carolina
At least one body has been found off, officials said Monday.
A North Carolina judge felt he had to hold a man accountable for lying about a urine test, although there were special circumstances for this probation offender
A North Carolina judge felt he had to hold a man accountable for lying about a urine test, although there were special circumstances for this probation offender. Steve Hartman went "On the Road" to find out what happened next.
North Carolina nurse volunteers in New York
While most of us are home and cheering on healthcare workers from a distance, one North Carolina woman decided to join the fight head-on. Steve Hartman is "On the Road."
North Carolina Supreme Court orders redrawing of congressional map
It's the third state that's been ordered by the courts to redraw its lines.
Burning facility could cause "one of the worst explosions in U.S. history"
Ammonium nitrate is the same chemical compound behind the massive 2020 Beirut port explosion.
North Carolina city urges residents near blazing fertilizer plant to evacuate
Officials in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, say there could be an explosion at the site.
N.C. governor talks COVID and redistricting
The U.S. is recovering from a surge of Omicron cases in the new year. The death rate remains high despite falling cases. And Democrats and Republicans eye new seats in Congress ahead of the midterm elections. North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper joins CBS News' Lana Zak with more on how his state is handling the pandemic and his views on a state supreme court case about redistricting.
Southeastern states brace for snow and ice
South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia are all in the line of the latest winter storm. WCBS meteorologist Elise Finch takes a look at the forecast.
Marine charged in crash that killed 2 Marines and injured 17 others
The drivers and passengers of both vehicles came from the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.
At least two dead in military vehicle crash
At least two Marines are dead after a military truck from Camp Lejeune rolled over on its side in Jacksonville, North Carolina. The truck was carrying 19 service members.
North Carolina hospitals overwhelmed
COVID-19 infections are continuing to surge in parts of the U.S. In North Carolina, recent data shows one in three people tested positive for the virus. And some local hospitals are struggling to keep up. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from Charlotte.
Biden admin offers free at-home COVID tests
Some Americans were able to order free at-home COVID-19 tests Tuesday, one day before the government's official website was set to roll out. The Omicron-driven surge continued to rage in parts of the country, while some early hot spots are seeing a decline in cases. CBS news national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports on the recent spike in cases nationwide. Then, Dr. Ben Weston, an associate professor in the department of emergency medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Videos show moments after off-duty deputy fatally shot Jason Walker
The three videos were made public after a judge earlier Friday ruled they could be released.
Judge OK's video release in shooting death of Black man by deputy
Two witnesses have made comments on social media and released a video, creating "significant public attention," according to a petition.
Trump vows "we will retaliate" after fatal attack on U.S.-Syrian patrol in Syria
President Trump said in a Truth Social post that it was an "ISIS attack against the U.S." and Syria and that there will be "very serious retaliation."
Trump, Clinton seen in new batch of Epstein photos released by Democrats
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee on Friday released 19 photos from a trove of images obtained from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein.
How to watch Erika Kirk's town hall with CBS News
The last person to ask Charlie Kirk a question attended the town hall, airing at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
2 killed in Russia; Ukraine's energy infrastructure is targeted
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia had sent over 450 drones and 30 missiles into Ukraine overnight.
Israel's military says it killed top Hamas commander in Gaza
The military said it killed Raed Saad, described as one of the architects of the Oct. 7 attack, after an explosive device detonated and wounded two soldiers.
Peter Greene, character actor known for iconic villains, dies at 60
Peter Greene, best known for his role in "Pulp Fiction," has died at his home in New York City at 60 years old.
Ohio man who spent decades on death row for murder has his case dismissed
The case has been dropped against a man who spent a quarter-century on death row for the robbery and murder of a New Jersey woman at an Ohio hotel nearly three decades ago.
Police find no evidence former prince asked guard to investigate Giuffre
British police say they have found no evidence that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor asked a bodyguard to investigate Virginia Giuffre.
Lindsey Vonn back on the podium after historic World Cup downhill win
One day after becoming the oldest winner of a World Cup downhill, Vonn, 41, finished second in a race on Saturday in St. Moritz.
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United flight returns to Dulles airport after engine failure during takeoff
United Airlines said no injuries were reported after the plane returned to Dulles International Airport.
Powerball jackpot rises to $1 billion for Saturday's drawing
The $1 billion jackpot is the seventh-largest in the game's history.
Ohio man who spent decades on death row for murder has his case dismissed
The case has been dropped against a man who spent a quarter-century on death row for the robbery and murder of a New Jersey woman at an Ohio hotel nearly three decades ago.
Lindsey Vonn back on the podium after historic World Cup downhill win
One day after becoming the oldest winner of a World Cup downhill, Vonn, 41, finished second in a race on Saturday in St. Moritz.
How to watch Erika Kirk's town hall with CBS News
The last person to ask Charlie Kirk a question attended the town hall, airing at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
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Law prof sues Boeing, alleging exposure to toxic fumes on Delta flight
A Temple University law professor alleges in a suit that he breathed in contaminated air on a Boeing craft, leaving him physically impaired.
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
U.S. could owe businesses $168B if Supreme Court rejects Trump tariffs
A ruling striking down emergency levies could force the federal government to return most of the tariff revenue it has collected this year, according to Penn Wharton.
Trump signs executive order to block "excessive" state AI regulations
President Trump has signed an executive order to block states from regulating artificial intelligence.
Bessent calls for overhaul of regulator that protects U.S. financial system
Treasury Secretary's proposal to revamp the Financial Stability Oversight Council would expose Americans to risk, critics say.
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How to watch Erika Kirk's town hall with CBS News
The last person to ask Charlie Kirk a question attended the town hall, airing at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
U.S. removes Brazilian Supreme Court judge from its sanctions list
The move represents a thawing of sorts in the frosty relationship between the Trump administration and the Brazilian government.
House GOP unveils health care plan, with vote on track for next week
The Republican proposal does not include an extension to the expiring Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.
Venezuela's Machado appears open to U.S. military pressure against Maduro
María Corina Machado, asked by CBS News' Margaret Brennan about Trump's threat of land strikes, said she'd "welcome more and more pressure" on Maduro.
Machado says she'll return to Venezuela "as soon as possible" despite risks
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado spent hours in rough seas during a dangerous secret trip to Oslo to accept the Nobel Peace Prize.
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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."
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
Vaccine vote signals turbulence for immunization policy, public trust
Clinicians and epidemiologists warn the decision could unravel decades of progress and expose newborns to a deadly, preventable disease.
Botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart products includes 51 babies in 19 states
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
Extended interview: Dr. Rochelle Walensky
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook speaks at length with former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about the hepatitis B vaccine and last week's vote by the CDC's vaccine advisory panel to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the vaccine.
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Israel's military says it killed top Hamas commander in Gaza
The military said it killed Raed Saad, described as one of the architects of the Oct. 7 attack, after an explosive device detonated and wounded two soldiers.
Trump vows "we will retaliate" after fatal attack on U.S.-Syrian patrol in Syria
President Trump said in a Truth Social post that it was an "ISIS attack against the U.S." and Syria and that there will be "very serious retaliation."
Police find no evidence former prince asked guard to investigate Giuffre
British police say they have found no evidence that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor asked a bodyguard to investigate Virginia Giuffre.
Lindsey Vonn back on the podium after historic World Cup downhill win
One day after becoming the oldest winner of a World Cup downhill, Vonn, 41, finished second in a race on Saturday in St. Moritz.
Belarus releases Nobel prize laureate in exchange for U.S. sanctions relief
John Coale, the U.S. special envoy for Belarus, said that normalizing relations between Washington and Minsk was "our goal."
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Peter Greene, character actor known for iconic villains, dies at 60
Peter Greene, best known for his role in "Pulp Fiction," has died at his home in New York City at 60 years old.
Producer Abraham Quintanilla, father of Tejano icon Selena, dies at 84
Quintanilla is survived by his son, his daughter Suzette and his wife Marcella, who he wed in 1963.
Sierra Hull performs "Movement"
Sierra Hull is a singer and mandolin player who has collaborated with stars like Dolly Parton and Eric Clapton. The Tennessee native's album, "A Tip Toe High Wire," is nominated for Best Bluegrass Album at next year's Grammy Awards. Here's Sierra Hull performing the instrumentals for "Movement."
Sierra Hull performs "Stomping Grounds"
Sierra Hull is a singer and mandolin player who has collaborated with stars like Dolly Parton and Eric Clapton. The Tennessee native's album, "A Tip Toe High Wire," is nominated for Best Bluegrass Album at next year's Grammy Awards. Here's Sierra Hull performing the instrumentals for "Stomping Grounds."
Sierra Hull performs "Lord, That's a Long Way"
Sierra Hull is a singer and mandolin player who has collaborated with stars like Dolly Parton and Eric Clapton. The Tennessee native's album, "A Tip Toe High Wire," is nominated for Best Bluegrass Album at next year's Grammy Awards. Here's Sierra Hull performing "Lord, That's a Long Way."
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What's next after Trump's AI rule order?
President Trump signed an executive order restricting states from creating their own regulations for artificial intelligence. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
College grads struggling to launch careers
New York Times reporter Jodi Kantor's upcoming book "How to Start" looks at the difficulties of beginning your career. Kantor joins "The Takeout" to unpack some of the difficulties college students face, artificial intelligence and more.
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.
Trump targets state regulations for AI
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday that aims to prevent states from enforcing their own regulations on artificial intelligence. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump signs order to block state AI rules
Stocks dipped lower on Friday as tech and AI companies came under pressure from President Trump. He signed an executive order on Thursday to stop state regulation of artificial intelligence, arguing that a patchwork set of rules could hold the U.S. back from dominating the competition. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
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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.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
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Democrats release photos from Epstein estate
House Democrats released more photos from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that include prominent figures like billionaire Bill Gates and former President Bill Clinton.
California tourist recovering from stabbing at Macy's Herald Square
A mother of three from California is now recovering after being stabbed inside Macy's in Herald Square. It appears to have been an unprovoked attack, police said.
Jury deliberating in Brian Walshe murder trial
Jurors began deliberations Friday in Brian Walshe's murder trial. Walshe is accused of killing his wife Ana, a charge he denies. Legal analyst Jennifer Roman joins to discuss.
New Orleans jail escapee who was on the run for months sentenced to life in prison
Derrick Groves, 28, was sentenced Friday to two life sentences over a 2018 double murder, with the Louisiana judge rebuking him for the disruption caused by his five months on the run.
Epstein estate photos released
House Oversight Committee Democrats released several photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate ahead of a Dec. 19 deadline when more files related to the convicted sex offender's case are expected to emerge. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
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"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.
3-man crew undocks from space station, wrapping up 8-month stay
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
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Sierra Hull performs "Movement"
Sierra Hull is a singer and mandolin player who has collaborated with stars like Dolly Parton and Eric Clapton. The Tennessee native's album, "A Tip Toe High Wire," is nominated for Best Bluegrass Album at next year's Grammy Awards. Here's Sierra Hull performing the instrumentals for "Movement."
Sierra Hull performs "Stomping Grounds"
Sierra Hull is a singer and mandolin player who has collaborated with stars like Dolly Parton and Eric Clapton. The Tennessee native's album, "A Tip Toe High Wire," is nominated for Best Bluegrass Album at next year's Grammy Awards. Here's Sierra Hull performing the instrumentals for "Stomping Grounds."
Sierra Hull performs "Lord, That's a Long Way"
Sierra Hull is a singer and mandolin player who has collaborated with stars like Dolly Parton and Eric Clapton. The Tennessee native's album, "A Tip Toe High Wire," is nominated for Best Bluegrass Album at next year's Grammy Awards. Here's Sierra Hull performing "Lord, That's a Long Way."
Robby Hoffman on her new comedy special
Actor and comedian Robby Hoffman joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her John Mulaney-directed Netflix special "Wake Up," which premieres Sunday.
How gospel music became a Paris mainstay
American gospel music has become a mainstay in Paris, France, despite the language barrier, and "CBS Saturday Morning" learns why.