Cops: Arrest after N.C. counselor's arson death
27-year-old Amanda Strous died after an "intentionally set" fire at her North Carolina apartment -- now, police say they've arrested a suspect in Nevada
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N.C. teen dies after getting sick at football practice
North Carolina teen became ill at practice and was taken to the hospital, where he died the next day, school officials say
Female vet says nasty note left on car accusing her of slighting vets
Note left on a female veteran's car at a shopping center in N.C. said: "This parking is for Veterans, lady. Learn to read [and] have some respect"
Cops: Woman wanted after body in freezer ID'd
Authorities are searching for Marcella Jean Lee, whose mother was found in a freezer that Lee sold to a neighbor
Freightliner laying off about 800 workers
Parent company Daimler Trucks North America expects a 15 percent drop in sales of medium- and heavy-duty trucks
Airbnb bans N.C. host for life after racial slur is used against guest
Airbnb host allegedly sent vile messages to a Northwestern University student seeking temporary housing
Salesforce CEO: Speaking out on issues is "right thing to do"
Marc Benioff explains why he is fighting North Carolina's controversial "bathroom law," and shares big developments in his cloud computing company
Woman claims neighbor "sold me her frozen mother for $30"
A North Carolina woman said she was shocked when she bought a used freezer and opened it up to find frozen body parts inside
Sneak peek: Toxic
A brilliant scientist turns up dead. Medical mystery or murder? The mystery continues at a special time: Saturday, Jan 1 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
Transgender bathroom debate likely headed to Supreme Court
Three-judge panel said in decision last month Virginia high school discriminated against transgender teen by forbidding him from using boy's restroom
Border redraw in the Carolinas would mean 19 homes changing states
South Carolina and North Carolina have redrawn the border between the two states; Bills finalizing the boundary change are currently in the legislatures
Bonnie shuts down I-95 as it soaks Carolinas
The storm has been downgraded to a tropical depression as it lumbers slowly north dumping torrential rains on holiday goers
UNC system takes a stance on controversial bathroom law
University of North Carolina system president tells federal court whether it will enforce law affecting transgender students
2 jets down off North Carolina coast after "in-air mishap"
Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets that crashed off Cape Hatteras were carrying 4 crew members
Video of water bottle flip makes N.C. teen an Internet star
A high school senior in Charlotte is the latest Internet sensation after his school's talent show -- but not because his talent was all that... talented
N.C. school system considers ban on skinny jeans
School system's proposal to ban skinny jeans and other tight pants is drawing a flood of opposition from students and parents
Mom charged for letting son, 11, drive golf cart
Julie Mall says her son asked to drive the cart two blocks back to their rented North Carolina vacation cottage, and soon after a police golf cart pulled them over
Governor's suit against feds may shift narrative on LGBT law
North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory has adopted strategy long favored by Southern conservative governors
Copperhead snake bites Lowe's customer at North Carolina store
A spokesperson for the home improvement store said employees called 911 and searched for other snakes
The latest frontier in America's civil rights battle: Restrooms
Critics blast state laws against transgendered individuals, but backers of anti-LGBTQ bills say religious opponents of same sex marriage are the real parties being discriminated against
White House advises schools on transgender bathroom access
Public schools must permit transgender students to use bathrooms and locker rooms consistent with their gender identity, Obama administration says
Second person dies after slipping at North Carolina waterfall
Two Georgia men were visiting Lake Toxaway and were at the falls when one fell; friend then fell trying to rescue him
Runaway dog gives his once-panicked family a good laugh
Family finds missing golden retriever in an unexpected -- yet hilarious -- spot a mile away from home
Lone Star state takes aim at Target over transgender stance
Voicing support for North Carolina law, Texas AG suggests retailer's policy could enable those with "nefarious purposes"
North Carolina and DOJ take bathroom battle to court
North Carolina's governor is blasting Attorney General Loretta Lynch for what he calls "divisive rhetoric"
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25 years after 9/11 attacks, America reflects and remembers
Four former presidents are at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump spoke at the Pentagon.
Where does the case against the alleged 9/11 plotters stand?
The trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three other alleged 9/11 plotters is scheduled to begin in June 2028.
Explore NYC's transformation since 9/11 through images, personal accounts
An in-depth look at how 9/11 has changed Lower Manhattan and beyond, 25 years after the World Trade Center attacks.
Lindsay Clancy juror reveals more about holdout and what swayed her own decision
A mistrial was declared in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy after jurors could not reach a unanimous decision. One of the jurors shares details on their deliberations in an interview with Gayle King.
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Diesel hits record $6 a gallon as Houthis take key Red Sea territory
Diesel prices in the U.S. have hit a painful new milestone, $6 a gallon as, reports said, Houthi rebels in Yemen took key territory along the Red Sea.
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25 years later, family meets woman who took flight attendant's historic 9/11 call
An American Airlines reservations agent who took Betty Ong's historic 9/11 call recalls the flight attendant's bravery.
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Trump shares more details on $5,000 dividends in exclusive interview
CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink spoke with President Trump for an exclusive interview during the president's visit to North Texas.
August CPI shows inflation held at 3.4%, slightly hotter than expected
The report comes at a pivotal moment for the Federal Reserve, which is scheduled to meet next week to decide whether to hike interest rates.
Afghan girls who study in secret want you to read their "letters to the world"
21 Afghan girls, bravely defying the Taliban by continuing to study, handed CBS News letters containing their stifled, often humble dreams "for an ordinary life."
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Afghan woman dubbed an "alien terrorist" deported in obscure court's first case
An Afghan permanent resident living in Texas has been deported after the Justice Department accused her of being an "alien terrorist," in the first such case of its kind.
Lindsay Clancy juror reveals more about holdout and what swayed her own decision
A mistrial was declared in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy after jurors could not reach a unanimous decision. One of the jurors shares details on their deliberations in an interview with Gayle King.
CPI rose at 3.4% pace in August, raising odds of Fed rate hike this month
The report comes at a pivotal moment for the Federal Reserve, which is scheduled to meet next week to decide whether to hike interest rates.
How would consumers feel a U.S. ban on Canadian booze and other products?
One Canadian whiskey maker has found a workaround to Trump's Canadian alcohol ban.
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CPI rose at 3.4% pace in August, raising odds of Fed rate hike this month
The report comes at a pivotal moment for the Federal Reserve, which is scheduled to meet next week to decide whether to hike interest rates.
How would consumers feel a U.S. ban on Canadian booze and other products?
One Canadian whiskey maker has found a workaround to Trump's Canadian alcohol ban.
Ex-Anthropic researcher warns AI could grow "smart enough to kill us"
The development of AI "doesn't look that different from say, 'Terminator,' or from science fiction films," Jacob Coxon said.
Diesel prices in U.S. top $6 a gallon for first time ever
The price of diesel has soared more than 60% over the last year, a surge energy experts say is likely to continue. Here's why.
Trump's $5,000 payments would reignite inflation, economists say
Mr. Trump's pledge to give $5,000 to Americans would stoke inflation and worsen the nation's fiscal outlook, according to economists.
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Afghan woman dubbed an "alien terrorist" deported in obscure court's first case
An Afghan permanent resident living in Texas has been deported after the Justice Department accused her of being an "alien terrorist," in the first such case of its kind.
How would consumers feel a U.S. ban on Canadian booze and other products?
One Canadian whiskey maker has found a workaround to Trump's Canadian alcohol ban.
Where does the case against the alleged 9/11 plotters stand?
The trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three other alleged 9/11 plotters is scheduled to begin in June 2028.
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25 years after 9/11 attacks, America reflects and remembers
Four former presidents are at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump spoke at the Pentagon.
GOP Rep. Rob Bresnahan campaigns on data center limits while investing in industry
According to a financial disclosure, the Pennsylvania lawmaker holds investments in companies positioned to benefit from the data center industry's continued growth.
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Coroner releases details on 2 infant deaths in Pennsylvania measles outbreak
Neither infant was old enough to be vaccinated. The first dose of the measles vaccine is typically given at around 1 year of age.
How donating blood could reveal clues about your own health
Amid a national blood supply crisis, Dr. Courtney Lawrence sat down with Norah O'Donnell to talk about donating blood, health myths and more.
A generation of kids suffers as Trump destabilizes immigrant families
Children in immigrant families are facing multiple health threats from President Trump's policies.
NYC officials release unseen post-9/11 air quality documents
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
What is postpartum psychosis?
Experts discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression), a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy.
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Sweden's election could mark major milestone for Europe's populist right
Once shunned over its extremist roots, the Sweden Democrats could enter government for the first time as voters weigh immigration, crime and Sweden's political transformation.
American woman allegedly smuggled drugs for free trip to Japan
One of the women told police that she took the job for the money and because "I was attracted by the fact I could go to Japan for free," Nippon TV reported.
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Diesel hits record $6 a gallon as Houthis take key Red Sea territory
Diesel prices in the U.S. have hit a painful new milestone, $6 a gallon as, reports said, Houthi rebels in Yemen took key territory along the Red Sea.
Anthropic says scientists used AI for possible biological weapons development
Anthropic said it blocked scientists who used its Claude AI models "in ways that could support biological weapons development."
Spain's spy agency warned of Ceuta border breach plans before crisis, declassified files show
Spain's national intelligence agency issued multiple warnings about a potential mass crossing of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, declassified documents show.
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Dolly Parton's sister on Dolly's marriage
Dolly Parton's younger sister sat down with Gayle King for a conversation that included Dolly's makeup routine and her decades-long love affair with her husband Carl.
Sandra Bullock, Lee Pace on "Practical Magic 2"
Sandra Bullock and Lee Pace sat down with Adriana Diaz to discuss "Practical Magic 2," which premieres Friday.
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Stella Parton says her sister Dolly was prepared and at peace when she died
Stella Parton gives insight into her sister Dolly Parton's marriage, makeup habits and views on death in an exclusive CBS News interview.
Dolly Parton's sister on star's life, death
Dolly Parton's sister, Stella, sits down with Gayle King for her first interview since Dolly's death to discuss her sister's legendary life. Stella Parton says the country star was "definitely prepared" and at peace when she died last month.
Fashion designer Romeo Hunte shares new pieces
Fashion designer Romeo Hunte joins "The Daily Report" to discuss pieces in his new collection as New York Fashion Week kicks off.
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Are bioweapons a looming AI threat?
Some tech insiders are sounding the alarm on the dangers of artificial intelligence, which could be used to disable critical infrastructure or create biological weapons. Dr. Céline Gounder weighs in.
AI could "kill us all," researcher says
Two tech insiders are sounding the alarm on artificial intelligence. Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon warns that AI could "kill us all," and now former Google DeepMind researcher Alex Turner warns that society is "just not prepared."
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.
Ex-Anthropic researcher warns AI could grow "smart enough to kill us"
The development of AI "doesn't look that different from say, 'Terminator,' or from science fiction films," Jacob Coxon said.
Expert on threats of AI "superintelligence"
Public concerns over the threat of "superintelligence" are on the rise following comments from a former Anthropic researcher that the technology could kill off humanity. J.B Branch, director of federal AI governance and technology policy at Public Citizen, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
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American woman allegedly smuggled drugs for free trip to Japan
One of the women told police that she took the job for the money and because "I was attracted by the fact I could go to Japan for free," Nippon TV reported.
Lindsay Clancy trial juror on deliberations
A juror in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial joined "CBS Mornings" to talk about the makeup of the jury, revealing the holdout juror was a Black man. She described her thought process during deliberations and revealed details of what happened behind closed doors.
Where does the case against the alleged 9/11 plotters stand?
The trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three other alleged 9/11 plotters is scheduled to begin in June 2028.
Ex-FBI agent on hunt for alleged 9/11 planner
"Daughters of 9/11," a new documentary airing on CBS on Friday, follows two women who lost their fathers in the attacks and are demanding alleged mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed be held accountable. Their journey leads them to Retired FBI Special Agent Frank Pellegrino, who spent more than a decade hunting for Mohammed and eventually questioned him. Pellegrino joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Lindsay Clancy lawyer files to toss mistrial
Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, filed a motion Thursday to throw out last week's mistrial and acquit Clancy. Clancy admitted to killing her three children, but pled not guilty to murder charges, arguing she was suffering from postpartum psychosis.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
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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Man buried alive on 9/11 recalls being found
Will Jimeno, a rookie Port Authority police officer, rushed to the World Trade Center to help save lives on Sept. 11, 2001. He was found after being buried alive under 30 feet of rubble when the South Tower suddenly began to collapse above him.
Gen. Dan Caine remembers 9/11
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Dan Caine, remembers being an Air Force major on Sep. 11, 2001, and being one of four pilots ordered to shoot down any plane that may threaten Washington, D.C.
First FDNY chief to enter World Trade Center
Joseph Pfeifer was the first FDNY chief to enter the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, where he set up a command post after terror struck. Pfeifer remembers seeing his fire lieutenant brother, Kevin Pfiefer, for the last time before he joined 343 other firefighters who lost their lives during their rescue missions.
Son honors dad who died on 9/11
Ron Fazio Sr. was last seen holding the door for others escaping the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. Now his son honors his memory with Hold the Door for Others, a nonprofit that helps people grow and grieve after trauma, crisis and loss.
Are bioweapons a looming AI threat?
Some tech insiders are sounding the alarm on the dangers of artificial intelligence, which could be used to disable critical infrastructure or create biological weapons. Dr. Céline Gounder weighs in.