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NPR said the donation from Ballmer, the largest to the public radio network by a living donor, will help offset the loss of federal funding in 2025.
Some lawmakers in the U.S. are demanding more accountability for Americans linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in the wake of former Prince Andrew's arrest. NPR investigations correspondent Joseph Shapiro, who wrote a piece comparing the U.S. and European responses, joins to discuss.
How does sound effects artist Fred Newman conjure such amazing worlds on "A Prairie Home Companion"? He shares some secrets with correspondent Jane Pauley, in a preview of an interview to be broadcast on "Sunday Morning."
Susan Stamberg, one of the leading voices of National Public Radio and the longtime host of "All Things Considered," died on Oct. 16, 2025 at age 87. In this May 2, 2021 "Sunday Morning" report, Faith Salie talked with Stamberg (the first female host of a national news broadcast) and other NPR luminaries, including Audie Cornish, Eric Deggans and Ira Glass, about the network's first 50 years.
PBS layoffs follow congressional vote this summer to eliminate $1.1 billion in funding for public broadcasting.
The PBS board voted to cut its budget by 21% on Wednesday, a month after Congress stripped away its federal funding.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is a nonprofit that provides funds to public radio and TV stations, including NPR and PBS.
NPR's news chief has announced that she is stepping down just days after Congress approved more than $1 billion in cuts to public media. Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty of Ohio joins "The Takeout" with her perspective.
The House approved a spending package last week that would slash about $9 billion from foreign aid and public broadcasting. Susan Goldberg, the President and CEO of GBH, joins with more details on how kids around the U.S. will be impacted by the cuts.
The potential loss of just more than $1 billion in federal funding to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting could impact the operations of smaller, rural-area NPR and PBS stations the most. Karen Hua reports.
The rescissions package passed by a vote of 51-48, with Republican Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski joining Democrats in voting against it.
The Senate narrowly advanced a rescissions package Tuesday that would cut $9.4 billion in previously approved spending. Lawmakers still face a Friday deadline to pass the bill. CBS News' Taurean Small has the latest.
Senators advanced the rescissions package late Tuesday night that would cut $9.4 billion from public broadcasting and foreign aid. Vice President JD Vance cast the deciding vote after three Republicans voted against the bill. CBS News' Taurean Small has the latest.
President Trump's former national security adviser, Mike Waltz, was grilled on Capitol Hill Tuesday over his role in the Signal group chat, where officials inadvertently disclosed sensitive military details about a strike in Yemen to a reporter. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more details.
This week, the Senate will consider a bill that would make the Department of Government Efficiency's cuts to public broadcasters and global public health programs permanent. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Jeff Ferrell is the news director of Red River Radio and its only full-time news employee. He's also the on-air host, field reporter, writer and sound editor.
A local public radio station in Shreveport, Louisiana, is one of the few sources of news left in the rural community. Karen Hua reports on the impact of trying to stay on the air when vital federal funding is lost.
A routine doctor's visit for a sore throat brought more than $28,000 in charges for one woman. In our Bill of the Month partnership with Kaiser Health News and NPR, we take a look at unexpected medical costs. The woman’s visit shows even when insurance does cover medical charges, costs can still skyrocket in the long run. David Begnaud reports, and Kaiser Health News editor-in-chief Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the findings.
Our series Three Meals reveals what is on voters’ minds across the country. In our latest report, we went to Hampton, Fredericksburg and Alexandria in Virginia for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The state, once red, has recently trended blue. CBS News contributor Steve Inskeep of NPR's “Morning Edition” and “Up First” drove through Virginia to talk with voters.
Mental health care is not always covered by health insurance. In our partnership with Kaiser Health News and NPR’s Bill of the Month series, we speak to an Illinois woman owes tens of thousands of dollars after a mental health crisis and an unexpected hospital stay. Kaiser Health News editor-in-chief Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what to watch for in your insurance and bills.
The House is expected to vote on the rescission package to claw back more than $9 billion in appropriated government funds. Siobhan Hughes, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins "CBS News Mornings" with more.
Battle over the Supreme Court Correspondent Martha Teichner looks back at Anita Hill's testimony during the confirmation hearing of Clarence Thomas, and talks with NPR's Nina Totenberg and historian Jon Meacham about how Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation fight, and the sexual assault allegations against him by Christine Blasey Ford, demonstrate that the nation's highest court has become a weapon in the wars of polarization.
In this "Sunday Morning" web extra, Chicago radio and TV sports broadcaster Jason Benetti talks with NPR's Scott Simon about how, growing up, he was "oblivious" in some ways to his cerebral palsy, and about the reactions of other people to his CP.
The hosts of "Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!" talk about telling jokes in Trump era. Bill Kurtis and Peter Sagal of the popular weekend NPR show sat down with Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" podcast.
National Public Radio and three of its local stations sued the Trump administration on Tuesday over its attempts to deny congressionally appropriated funds. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has analysis.
Iran attacked Jordan, Kuwait and the UAE, claiming retaliation for the latest U.S. strikes as the war in the Middle East ramps back up.
At least 20 generals, admirals and civilian defense leaders have been fired or have departed their jobs since Pete Hegseth became defense secretary at the beginning of the second Trump administration.
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial resumed deliberations for a fifth day Wednesday in Massachusetts, a day after saying they were deadlocked.
Chevron, the only U.S. oil company operating in Venezuela, said it has received additional land in the Orinoco Belt region and plans to double its oil production.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has docked in eastern Thailand after its grueling deployment in the Middle East.
GOP leaders scheduled the vote after Democratic primary voters embraced a number of democratic socialist candidates.
The U.S. Mint said the President Donald J. Trump $1 coin can be bought in packages of 25 for $61 or 100 coins for $154.50.
Dr. Temeka Zore, a double board-certified OB-GYN and fertility specialist, joined "Healthful" for a deep dive on all things fertility, from endometriosis to PMOS (formerly known as PCOS) to egg freezing.
The U.S. Mint said the President Donald J. Trump $1 coin can be bought in packages of 25 for $61 or 100 coins for $154.50.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
Chevron, the only U.S. oil company operating in Venezuela, said it has received additional land in the Orinoco Belt region and plans to double its oil production.
Dr. Temeka Zore, a double board-certified OB-GYN and fertility specialist, joined "Healthful" for a deep dive on all things fertility, from endometriosis to PMOS (formerly known as PCOS) to egg freezing.
Duane "Keffe D" Davis was convicted of first-degree murder nearly 30 years after the drive-by shooting that killed Tupac Shakur.
A trade deal with Canada is about to give Chinese EV makers already grabbing major market share elsewhere a foothold just over the Detroit River.
The U.S. Mint said the President Donald J. Trump $1 coin can be bought in packages of 25 for $61 or 100 coins for $154.50.
Chevron, the only U.S. oil company operating in Venezuela, said it has received additional land in the Orinoco Belt region and plans to double its oil production.
President Trump framed last week's deal for the U.S. government to take a stake in Venezuelan oil as a boon for the depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve. But the plan faces some hurdles, experts say.
The U.S. bond market influences how much American consumers pay for loans and the interest they can earn on their savings accounts.
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has docked in eastern Thailand after its grueling deployment in the Middle East.
Alaska's House and Senate contests are set for November's general election, after the results in the state's nonpartisan top-four primary put fringe candidates on the ballot.
At least 20 generals, admirals and civilian defense leaders have been fired or have departed their jobs since Pete Hegseth became defense secretary at the beginning of the second Trump administration.
The House Ethics Committee detailed the North Carolina Republican's "unprofessional and inappropriate conduct" toward two young women who worked for him.
GOP leaders scheduled the vote after Democratic primary voters embraced a number of democratic socialist candidates.
Dr. Temeka Zore, a double board-certified OB-GYN and fertility specialist, joined "Healthful" for a deep dive on all things fertility, from endometriosis to PMOS (formerly known as PCOS) to egg freezing.
The true cost of "vertical integration": Patients directed to a higher-priced location for procedures. Or forced to buy from their insurer's wholly owned pharmacy, which may not stock the drug prescribed or provide it at the lowest price.
The White House said the agreements will reduce costs to treat Parkinson's disease, macular degeneration, glaucoma, liver disease and other illnesses.
Marc Gaudisosi thought his symptoms were caused by a sinus infection. Then an urgent care told him to go to the hospital.
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
A trade deal with Canada is about to give Chinese EV makers already grabbing major market share elsewhere a foothold just over the Detroit River.
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has docked in eastern Thailand after its grueling deployment in the Middle East.
Iran attacked Jordan, Kuwait and the UAE, claiming retaliation for the latest U.S. strikes as the war in the Middle East ramps back up.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says "networks linked both to Russia and to Israel" helped spread rumors about immigration "to attack Europe and divide it."
The case has drawn parallels to that of Gisèle Pelicot, who publicly testified against her ex-husband in a 2024 mass rape trial.
Adria Arjona sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new movie, "Onslaught," and working with Michael B. Jordan on "The Thomas Crown Affair."
Jason Isbell, Guy Forsyth and other musicians filed a class action lawsuit against Suno, claiming the AI platform used their music to train its model without permission. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Danielle Brooks sits down with "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new movie, "If I Go Will They Miss Me," and how being a mother and wife helped her in portraying the role.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
John Galliano's exhibit for the 2027 Met Gala has been canceled after weeks of backlash over his past antisemitic and racist comments. CBS News fashion contributor Lauren Sherman reports.
China's electric vehicle makers are hoping to gain a foothold in North America soon. Anna Coren gets an exclusive look inside one of the factories where the revolutionary cars are made.
Half of Americans oppose data center construction in their area, according to CBS News polling from June. Marc Poulos, a labor leader in the construction industry, explains why he supports data center construction.
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.
John Ternus officially took over for Tim Cook as Apple CEO on Tuesday, becoming the tech giant's first new leader in 15 years. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports and CBS News contributor Patrick McGee breaks down what to expect.
John Ternus is stepping up and into the shoes of former Apple CEO Tim Cook. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports, plus Puck AI correspondent Ian Krietzberg shares his thoughts on the Apple turnover and the Hugging Face AI breach.
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'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.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Police arrested a woman for allegedly filming jurors in Lindsay Clancy's trial outside of court. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul and legal contributor Caroline Polisi have the latest.
A college student who accidentally knocked on the wrong door allegedly ended up being shot dead by a responding police officer. Tom Hanson reports.
A judge ruled Tuesday that Tyler Robinson will stand trial in Charlie Kirk's murder, meaning he could face the death penalty. Robinson is accused of fatally shooting Kirk in front of a crowd last September at Utah Valley University. Carter Evans reports.
A Pennsylvania police officer faces charges for shooting and killing a college student who apparently knocked on the door of the wrong house. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more.
Tyler Robinson, 23, is accused of killing right-wing activist Charlie Kirk at a college campus in Utah. The case will soon head to trial. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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.
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
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 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.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Rebekah Cross, director of donor relations at Guiding Eyes for the Blind, gives an update on puppies Gayle, Tony and Nate, who are in training to become guide dogs, discusses who is eligible to become a puppy raiser and what it takes to become a guide dog.
Elizabeth Davies, who left her career as a lawyer to become a personal trainer, joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new book, "Training For Your Old Lady Body: A Guide to Building Muscle and Mobility at Any Age."
Adria Arjona sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new movie, "Onslaught," and working with Michael B. Jordan on "The Thomas Crown Affair."
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ENCORE: When a young woman nearly dies from poisoning, investigators focus on the two people she trusted the most. "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports Saturday, Sept. 5 at 9/8c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.