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Nature: Theodore Roosevelt National Park
"Sunday Morning" takes us to Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota, where the buffalo still roam. Videographer: Kevin Kjergaard.
North Dakota drought exposes 130-year-old shipwreck
Archaeologists said lower water levels in the Missouri River revealed the ship's remains.
The debate over the geographical center of North America
For years Rugby, North Dakota, a tiny spot on the prairie, had made a name for itself from its designation as the geographical center of the North American continent – that is, until a bar owner in the town of Robinson, about a hundred miles south, used some string and a globe to claim his town was the true center. Correspondent Lee Cowan visited these unassuming contestants in a tectonic battle for bragging rights, and talked with a geography professor who, armed with latitudes, longitudes and algorithms, may have laid the question of center to rest.
The debate over the Geographical Center of North America
For years, tiny Rugby, N.D. had made a name for itself from its designation as the Geographical Center of the North American Continent – that is, until a bar owner about a hundred miles south used some string and a globe to claim HIS town was the true center.
East Coast bracing for winter storm
People across the East Coast are still dealing with the aftermath of a deadly winter storm. More than 350,000 homes and businesses are still without power. But a new winter storm is headed to the area. WBZ-TV chief meteorologist Eric Fisher has the latest.
Trump tax reform
President Trump laid out his plan for tax reform Wednesday in Mandan, North Dakota. Mr. Trump said the current tax code is a self-inflicted wound and that his administration was reducing the burdens of business. Watch a portion of Mr. Trump's speech.
Inside old nuclear bunker
The Oscar-Zero nuclear bunker in Cooperstown, North Dakota, was one of many nuclear sites manned around the clock during the Cold War. Decommissioned in the 1990s, it is now a historical site. CBS News got a look inside.
DAPL arrests
The protest camp near the Dakota Access Pipeline was cleared out on Thursday. About two dozen people who ignored orders to leave were arrested.
DAPL protesters leave camp
N.D. authorities arrested at least 10 protesters of the Dakota Access Pipeline who had refused to leave a protesters camp after a Wednesday deadline.
Dakota Access standoff
For months, protesters have lived in tents during the freezing North Dakota winter in opposition to the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. On Wednesday, the governor set a mandatory evacuation. Attorney Chase Iron Eyes joins CBSN to explain what he calls a "never-ending" struggle and what he would like to see changed.
Pipeline arrests
Many of the protesters at the Dakota Access Pipeline left peacefully, but police arrested those who refused to evacuate nearly two hours after the deadline. Omar Villafranca joins CBSN near a campsite in Cannon Ball, North Dakota with more.
Dakota Access pipeline standoff
A deadline arrived Wednesday afternoon at the site of the Dakota Access Pipeline, with protesters defying government orders to leave. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joined CBSN with more about what's unfolding.
Pipeline arrests
Police began arresting Dakota Access Pipeline protesters after dozens refused to leave the encampment that became the headquarters of the seven-month protest. Omar Villafranca reports.
Pipeline gets approval
The Army told Congress on Tuesday that it will allow the Dakota Access Pipeline to move forward, a move that comes shortly after President Trump issued an executive action that called on military officials to speed up their review process. Prairie Public Broadcasting reporter and Inside Energy Amy Sisk joins CBSN on the phone from North Dakota.
Deadly pileups
A wave of dangerously cold weather turned deadly Thursday as three people died in a massive car pileup in Michigan. Parts of upstate New York got nearly three feet of snow. Omar Villafranca reports from Bismarck, North Dakota, which is digging out from a nasty blizzard.
Dakota Acces Pipeline protests
A transition spokesman said President-elect Donald Trump will review the Dakota Access Pipeline when he takes office. The Army Corps of Engineers rejected part of the pipeline route that would have crossed near the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation. Omar Villafranca reports from Cannon Ball, North Dakota.
12/05: MoneyWatch
President-elect issues warning to manufacturers that ship jobs abroad; Trump uses Twitter to blast China's economic policies; and Obama admin blocks Dakota Access pipeline. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch.
Pipeline protest victory
Protesters are celebrating the decision to halt construction of an oil pipeline that was close to the Standing Rock Sioux tribe reservation. CBS News' Omar Villafranca describes the scene near Cannon Ball, North Dakota.
N.D. pipeline protesters
Thousands of people protesting an oil pipeline in North Dakota say they will defy a mandatory evacuation order. North Dakota's governor calls winter weather conditions at camp "life threatening" and has ordered protesters to leave. Native Americans and other activists are concerned the Dakota Access Pipeline will damage drinking water and sacred sites. Michelle Miller reports from outside Cannon Ball, North Dakota.
Online pipeline protest
On Facebook Monday, people across the country started to check-in at the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in North Dakota, but a lot of those people weren't actually there. CBSN's DeMarco Morgan has more on why this was happening.
10/27: Evening News
A newly released hacked email from an aide to former President Bill Clinton reveals a tangled web of charity and personal enrichment revolving around the Clinton Foundation; shelter dogs spend most of their time in cages, with little opportunity to move around freely
North Dakota pipeline protest
The federal government has ordered a halt to part of the construction of a four-state oil pipeline. That section is in North Dakota, where thousands of Native Americans have protested, saying the project violates federal laws and will harm water supplies. But work on the rest of the pipeline can continue. Mark Albert reports.
9/8: Evening News
Hillary Clinton battled back against attacks launched by Donald Trump during a forum Wednesday night; Dabney Montgomery was a Tuskegee Airman, flying in World War II, and marched in Selma with Martin Luther King, Jr
Pipeline protest
Thousands of Native Americans and environmentalists are protesting an oil pipeline in North Dakota that critics say could destroy Native American sites. A crucial court ruling Friday will decide, at least momentarily, whether or not the pipeline can pass through the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's water supply, reports Mark Albert.
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Iran war keeps Strait of Hormuz paralyzed and gas prices on the rise
Iran war could escalate further as Trump threatens to hit key oil infrastructure if Tehran doesn't drop its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump urges other nations to help open Strait of Hormuz
In remarks ahead of a meeting with the Kennedy Center board of trustees, Mr. Trump provided an update on the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Who won Oscars for 2026? See the full winners list here
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles diagnosed with breast cancer
President Trump said White House chief of staff Susie Wiles will "continue doing the job she loves" even while undergoing treatment for early stage breast cancer.
Travelers face long lines at airports after TSA workers miss first full paycheck
Travelers continue to face long lines at airports across the U.S. due to the partial government shutdown affecting TSA agents.
Border Patrol's Gregory Bovino to retire from federal service, sources say
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino was pulled away from a high-profile role leading immigration raids in major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis, earlier this year.
The Iran war is making it harder for Fed officials to cut interest rates
Some economists think the Fed, facing inflationary pressures from rising energy prices, may not cut interest rates at all this year.
Suspect who played key role in "El Mencho" raid is arrested
The suspect was responsible for transporting Oseguera's romantic partner to a luxurious cabin, the defense ministry said .
Weather threats bring blizzard conditions, early heat wave to parts of U.S.
A severe weather front has dumped heavy snow on the Upper Midwest, caused thunderstorms in the South and threatens Mid-Atlantic states with rain and possible tornadoes.
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Border Patrol's Gregory Bovino to retire from federal service, sources say
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino was pulled away from a high-profile role leading immigration raids in major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis, earlier this year.
Hyundai stops sales of some 2026 models after a child's death
Hyundai's announcement came after a child died in an incident involving a Palisade vehicle, which the car maker said is still under investigation.
Strangers help 78-year-old DoorDash driver after viral doorbell video
A Ring camera video that showed a 78-year-old DoorDash driver making a delivery led to strangers donating nearly $1 million to him and his wife.
Trump urges other nations to help open Strait of Hormuz
In remarks ahead of a meeting with the Kennedy Center board of trustees, Mr. Trump provided an update on the ongoing conflict with Iran.
With gas prices still rising, experts recommend 3 ways to save fuel
Small adjustments, like maintaining a steady speed while driving, can help maximize fuel efficiency, experts say.
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Hyundai stops sales of some 2026 models after a child's death
Hyundai's announcement came after a child died in an incident involving a Palisade vehicle, which the car maker said is still under investigation.
With gas prices still rising, experts recommend 3 ways to save fuel
Small adjustments, like maintaining a steady speed while driving, can help maximize fuel efficiency, experts say.
Gas prices edge higher with Brent crude remaining above $100 per barrel
Gas prices have jumped almost 79 cents per gallon from a month ago, raising fresh inflation concerns.
The Iran war is making it harder for Fed officials to cut interest rates
Some economists think the Fed, facing inflationary pressures from rising energy prices, may not cut interest rates at all this year.
How would escorting oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz work?
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
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Border Patrol's Gregory Bovino to retire from federal service, sources say
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino was pulled away from a high-profile role leading immigration raids in major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis, earlier this year.
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles diagnosed with breast cancer
President Trump said White House chief of staff Susie Wiles will "continue doing the job she loves" even while undergoing treatment for early stage breast cancer.
Trump urges other nations to help open Strait of Hormuz
In remarks ahead of a meeting with the Kennedy Center board of trustees, Mr. Trump provided an update on the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Crenshaw on primary loss: "Are you going to believe everything you read online?"
Rep. Dan Crenshaw, whose term as representative of Texas' 2nd congressional district is set to end following his loss in the Republican primary earlier this month, appeared on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sunday.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 15, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and Rep. Dan Crenshaw join Margaret Brennan.
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Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
Dr. Oz pledges to tackle hospice fraud: "Do not steal from the American people"
The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
Disease once linked to mining hits workers in countertops industry
Crystalline silica, which is released into the air when workers cut and polish engineered stone for kitchen countertops, can scar human lungs beyond repair.
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2 dead, including girl, after boats carrying students capsize off Japan
Coast guard rescuers pulled all 21 people out of the water, but a 17-year-old student and the captain of one of the boats were later pronounced dead.
Trump urges other nations to help open Strait of Hormuz
In remarks ahead of a meeting with the Kennedy Center board of trustees, Mr. Trump provided an update on the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Suspect who played key role in "El Mencho" raid is arrested
The suspect was responsible for transporting Oseguera's romantic partner to a luxurious cabin, the defense ministry said.
Ecuador launches U.S.-backed anti-drug operations: "We're at war"
The operation marks the latest joint show of force against drug cartels in the South American country.
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Iran war keeps Strait of Hormuz paralyzed and gas prices on the rise
Iran war could escalate further as Trump threatens to hit key oil infrastructure if Tehran doesn't drop its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
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Stars walk Vanity Fair Oscar Party red carpet
Oscar winners Jessie Buckley, Michael B. Jordan and other stars appeared on the red carpet for the Vanity Fair party after the awards show. See some of the red carpet looks.
Did "Sinners" get snubbed at the Oscars?
The 2026 Academy Awards were held in Los Angeles on Sunday. Entertainment Tonight host Kevin Frazier breaks down the winners and the biggest upsets.
Oscars 2026 best dressed
CBS News contributor Lauren Sherman breaks down some of the best looks from the 2026 Oscars, where looks from Chanel and Dior dominated the red carpet.
Lizzo announces children's book
Grammy award-winner Lizzo exclusively announced on "CBS Mornings" her latest project, a children's book called "Little Lizzo Meets Sasha B. Flute." She spoke with Gayle King about her inspiration for the book and message for young readers.
Breaking down top moments from the Oscars
Clayton Davis, the senior awards editor for Variety, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the big moments, winners and surprises at the Oscars.
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Solar farm development faces pushback
A community in Alabama is pushing back against a solar farm that would power an artificial intelligence data center in the state. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.
Jury deliberates in social media trial
Jury deliberations are underway in a landmark social media trial about addiction claims. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
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.
3 teens took part in a weeklong experiment to curb screen time. It worked.
For one week, three New Jersey high schoolers agreed not to take their phones to bed, and to try different tools to reduce screen time.
How Pentagon-Anthropic AI dispute escalated
The Trump administration has blacklisted AI giant Anthropic, labeling it a supply chain risk. The company has sued in response. New York Times tech reporter Sheera Frenkel joins CBS News to break down the feud.
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Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
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Closing arguments in Kouri Richins trial
Closing arguments are expected to begin on Monday in Kouri Richins' murder trial. She's accused of giving her husband a deadly dose of fentanyl four years ago before she later published a children's book about grief. The case included 13 days of testimony, but the defense did not call any witnesses. If convicted, Richins could face life in prison.
Suspect who played key role in "El Mencho" raid is arrested
The suspect was responsible for transporting Oseguera's romantic partner to a luxurious cabin, the defense ministry said.
Ecuador launches U.S.-backed anti-drug operations: "We're at war"
The operation marks the latest joint show of force against drug cartels in the South American country.
Murder-for-hire scheme uncovered in investigation of slain teacher
Jocelyn Peters, a beloved third grade teacher in St. Louis, Missouri, was shot to death in her sleep. The crime scene held an unusual clue – something one detective says he had never seen before.
Players Championship start delayed amid manhunt for murder suspect
Suspect Christian Barrios, 32, shot two people multiple times Friday night, St. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick said.
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Bill Nye on going from Boeing to science guy
Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
NASA targets April 1 for moon mission launch
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
1,300-pound NASA satellite to crash on Earth
Nearly 14 years after it was launched in 2012, NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite is expected to come crashing back to Earth on Wednesday. Most of it will burn up as it reenters the atmosphere, but NASA warns some debris could survive reentry.
1,300-pound NASA satellite re-enters Earth's atmosphere after 14 years in space
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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Stars walk Vanity Fair Oscar Party red carpet
Oscar winners Jessie Buckley, Michael B. Jordan and other stars appeared on the red carpet for the Vanity Fair party after the awards show. See some of the red carpet looks.
Trump on Iran's use of disinformation and AI
President Trump was asked what a deal with Iran might look like while taking questions Monday. Mr. Trump took the moment to talk about the country's use of disinformation and artificial intelligence.
Trump asked about high gas prices
President Trump took questions on the Iran war at the White House Monday, at one point being asked if his advisers had told him anything about how long gas prices would be as high as they are right now.
Trump says Israel wouldn't use a nuclear weapon
President Trump spoke to reporters about the Iran war Monday, taking one question related to Israel's potential use of nuclear weapons if the war escalates. Mr. Trump said, "Israel wouldn't do that."
Watch: Trump takes questions on Iran war
President Trump took questions on the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz on Monday before a Kennedy Center board meeting. See the president's full remarks.