Oklahoma board recommends clemency for inmate set to be executed
Members of the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board decided in a 3-2 vote on Wednesday to recommend that the governor grant clemency to death row inmate Tremane Wood.
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Oklahoma schools superintendent rescinds mandate for Bible instruction
Oklahoma's new public schools superintendent said his office plans to rescind a mandate that forced schools to incorporate the Bible into lesson plans for students.
Police records reveal new details about Dallas ICE facility shooter
Newly released records reveal details about the gunman who attacked a Dallas immigration facility in September.
Girls basketball team returns championship after discovering it lost title game
Brendan King, head coach of the Academy of Classical Christian Studies high school girls basketball team, recounted every basket of the title game and discovered his team had actually lost.
Why a high school basketball team gave up title
After an exciting championship win for the girls' basketball team at Academy High School, a coach watched the tape, leading to an unthinkable act of sportsmanship. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" to Oklahoma City for the story.
American Federation of Teachers head on union criticism
Days after stepping down as Oklahoma's superintendent of public instruction, Ryan Walters posted a call on social media "to destroy the teachers' unions once and for all." Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, joins "The Takeout" with her reaction.
Christian blogger's post helped expose Gateway Church founder's abuse
Dee Parsons, who published survivor Cindy Clemishire's story, says the conviction sends a global message and offers hope to survivors still waiting to be heard.
New details revealed after tiger kills animal handler in Oklahoma
New details emerged after a large tiger fatally attacked an animal handler during the end of a big cat show at a preserve in Oklahoma.
Tiger kills animal handler at wildlife preserve in Oklahoma
Growler Pines Tiger Preserve said in a statement that Ryan Easley died Saturday in "an accident" involving a tiger.
Oklahoma GOP mayor makes case for diversity
Diversity has become a somewhat controversial word in the Republican Party. Despite that, Oklahoma City's GOP mayor, David Holt, penned an op-ed in The New York Times in favor of it. Holt joins "The Takeout" to discuss his stance.
School bus carrying Oklahoma softball team crashes, injuring 8
A school bus carrying an Oklahoma City-area softball team crashed Monday evening, injuring eight people, officials said.
Oklahoma to require political test for some
Oklahoma is preparing to require public school teaching applicants from New York and California to take a political leanings test. Critics are calling it a "MAGA loyalty test." Ryan Walters, Oklahoma's superintendent of public instruction, put forward the new exam. He joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Oklahoma to test political leanings of teacher applicants from N.Y., Calif.
Oklahoma will require applicants for teacher jobs coming from California and New York to pass an exam the GOP-dominated state's top education official says is designed to safeguard against "radical leftist ideology."
1 dead, 7 wounded in shooting at Juneteenth festival in Tulsa
Police responded to a shooting that broke out at a busy Juneteenth celebration near downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Saturday night. No arrests have been made.
Tornadoes hit the South, snow pummels Midwest
A powerful winter storm has unleashed tornadoes across the South, and left at least 10 people dead. Tornadoes were confirmed in Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Missouri. In the Midwest, snow and ice are making conditions downright treacherous. 150 million Americans are under weather alerts. Omar Villafranca reports.
How long is the storm going to last?
Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli joins "CBS Weekend News" with more on what to expect from the deadly winter storm in the coming week.
Possible mass grave found in Tulsa
Scientists in Oklahoma may be close to finding evidence of mass graves linked to one of the worst acts of racial violence in U.S. history. It's true scope was covered up for nearly a century. Omar Villafranca reports.
Possible mass grave from Tulsa race massacre
Scientists in Oklahoma are one step closer to finding possible evidence of mass graves linked to one of the worst incidents of racial violence in history. Researchers in Tulsa used ground-penetrating radar to survey three sites. Omar Villafrana reports.
New evidence of military housing fraud
Amid allegations some military families live with roaches and black mold, a CBS News and Reuters investigation discovered new evidence of potential fraud inside the military’s privatized housing program. A former insider at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas described the practices of falsifying reports in order for a housing contractor to qualify for big bonuses. These allegations are similar to practices at an Oklahoma base that CBS News investigated in June. Omar Villafranca reports.
Woman released from prison time for boyfriend's abuse of children
An Oklahoma woman is free Saturday night after 15 years behind bars for child abuse — abuse that was inflicted on her kids by her boyfriend. Mark Strassmann reports.
2 executions take place in U.S., 2 others are planned this week
Death row inmates are expected to face executions this week in Alabama, Florida, Oklahoma and South Carolina.
Sen. James Lankford says he sees no connection between Pittsburgh shooting, Trump's rhetoric
Oklahoma Republican Sen. James Lankford talks about divisions in the country in the aftermath of Saturday’s deadly shooting at a synagogue in Pittsburgh.
Oklahoma inmates released
Freedom came early for hundreds of inmates in Oklahoma. It was the largest single mass-release in U.S. history and all had been locked up for low-level crimes. Omar Villafranca reports.
Nature: Autumn in Oklahoma
We leave you this last Sunday Morning of autumn at Beavers Bend State Park in Oklahoma. Videographer: Roy Neher.
Nature: Redbuds
We leave you this Sunday Morning in the pink ... Pink, Oklahoma, that is, where the Redbuds - Oklahoma's state tree - are in bloom. Videographer: Roy Neher.
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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.
Lindsay Clancy's attorney says he will ask for case to be thrown out
Kevin Reddington, the lawyer for Lindsay Clancy, said he will present a motion to dismiss on Sept. 29 at a previously scheduled status hearing.
Trump gave $45,000 gift to Natalie Harp, 2 other aides
A White House spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday that Mr. Trump "has a longstanding practice of giving Christmas gifts to people in his orbit."
Rhode Island's governor faces formidable primary opponent
The incumbent governor and the mayor of Providence may be ousted by their Democratic challengers.
A generation of kids suffers as Trump destabilizes immigrant families
Children in immigrant families are facing multiple health threats from President Trump's policies.
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Anthropic researcher says more than 10% chance AI "could kill all humans"
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
Trump administration to ban some Canadian motorcycles, dairy, alcohol
The Trump administration moved Tuesday to ban imports of Canadian motorcycles, some dairy products and most types of alcohol starting later this month, intensifying the trade war between the two countries.
Apple event expected to debut foldable iPhone and new CEO John Ternus
Apple's Sept. 9 tech showcase is set to feature new CEO John Ternus unveiling its first foldable iPhone and the iPhone 18.
Bombardier caught in the crossfire of escalating U.S.-Canada feud
President Trump threatened to ban Bombardier sales in the U.S. as Canada's retaliatory tariffs take effect. Here's what to know about the aircraft maker.
Goldman Sachs warns oil prices could hit $120 as U.S. fuel costs surge
Higher gas and diesel prices have cost Americans an additional $100 billion since the Iran war began, according to a Brown University tracker.
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Trump gave $45,000 gift to Natalie Harp, 2 other aides
A White House spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday that Mr. Trump "has a longstanding practice of giving Christmas gifts to people in his orbit."
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Don Jr.'s VC firm rejects Rep. Raskin's accusations of "insider political influence"
Rep. Jamie Raskin launched an investigation last month into the president's son's investment firm and its "almost clairvoyant" business moves.
Rhode Island's governor faces formidable primary opponent
The incumbent governor and the mayor of Providence may be ousted by their Democratic challengers.
A generation of kids suffers as Trump destabilizes immigrant families
Children in immigrant families are facing multiple health threats from President Trump's policies.
Stefany Shaheen, Anthony DiLorenzo win New Hampshire primaries, CBS News projects
Stefany Shaheen and Anthony DiLorenzo Won their respective primaries to replace Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas in New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District, CBS News projects.
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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.
What is postpartum psychosis?
Postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression) is a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy. Correspondent Faith Salie talks with experts about the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis; and with a mother whose experience of hallucinations and distorted reality soon after giving birth threatened her and her family.
A woman was in pain for decades. A chance meeting helped her learn why.
Dawn Jemison started dealing with pelvic pain as a preteen. It took decades to learn why — and to find a solution.
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Anthropic researcher says more than 10% chance AI "could kill all humans"
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
"Exceptionally well-preserved" tomb of ancient judge found in Egypt
Many of the paintings in the tomb have retained their original colors despite spending more than 40 centuries buried beneath the desert sands, officials said.
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Oil hits $100 per barrel as U.S. and Iran launch new attacks
The price of crude oil hit a seven-week high after the U.S. said it blew up five more Iranian oil tankers, triggering retaliation from Tehran.
London police use tech to tackle masked phone snatchers
Police say fewer people in London are getting their phones stolen by criminals speeding by on bikes and mopeds thanks to a dedicated task force with an "eye in the sky."
U.S. envoy warns U.K. against new plan to sanction Israeli settlements
Britain and 11 other U.S. allies say they'll sanction trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, citing an "unprecedented level of settler violence."
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Stella Parton sits down with "CBS Mornings"
Stella Parton sits down with Gayle King for her first interview since her sister Dolly's death in late August. The full interview airs Thursday, Sept. 10, on "CBS Mornings."
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Dolly Parton's sister shares why the country music star kept her cancer battle private
Dolly Parton died in Nashville on Aug. 25 at the age of 80 — a shock to fans around the world who weren't aware of her illness.
Ben Shelton beats Carlos Alcaraz in U.S. Open's latest-finishing match ever
Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz's title reign in the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history, pulling out the victory in a marathon tussle that ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday.
Details on new Elizabeth Holmes doc
Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's new documentary about Elizabeth Holmes is "probably the wildest documentary I've ever seen," according to Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair's senior Hollywood correspondent, who was there for the documentary's secret premiere. Ford joined CBS News with more details.
John Legend announces new album
John Legend announced a new album, "Muse," set to be released in late October. Legend sat down with Nate Burleson to discuss the album's new sound and his collaboration with Pharrell.
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Anthropic researcher says more than 10% chance AI "could kill all humans"
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
Apple event expected to debut foldable iPhone and new CEO John Ternus
Apple's Sept. 9 tech showcase is set to feature new CEO John Ternus unveiling its first foldable iPhone and the iPhone 18.
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.
Data center development turns some landowners into millionaires
Most Americans say they're opposed to data centers. But a lucky few have gotten rich selling their land to data center developers.
OpenAI hypes GPT-6 Astra
OpenAI announced GPT-6 Astra as its most powerful model yet, with some saying that the era of artificial general intelligence is here. Meanwhile, concerns about cybersecurity and tech regulation are rising. Axios tech policy reporter Maria Curi joins CBS News with more.
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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."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
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.
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Lindsay Clancy's attorney says he will ask for case to be thrown out
Kevin Reddington, the lawyer for Lindsay Clancy, said he will present a motion to dismiss on Sept. 29 at a previously scheduled status hearing.
Lindsay Clancy trial juror speaks out
The high-profile murder trial of Lindsay Clancy ended in a mistrial after jurors could not come to a unanimous decision on the verdict. Now, one juror is speaking about what went on during deliberations. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
Lindsay Clancy jurors speak out
Jurors from the Lindsay Clancy murder trial are speaking out after it was declared a mistrial last week. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer asks Trump for pardon
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer spoke with CBS News Boston on Tuesday, explaining why he'd asked President Trump to somehow pardon her, as she is still under state indictment for killing her three children. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Thieves on the run after Renoir paintings stolen in France
Four Renoir paintings worth an estimated $10.5 million were stolen from a French museum, though they abandoned two of the paintings as they fled. Two suspected thieves are still on the run.
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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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Notable Deaths in 2026
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: 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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Lindsay Clancy's attorney on "CBS Mornings"
Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney Kevin Reddington joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the high-profile case and what he expects to happen next.
Latest on Republican midterm convention
Republicans will gather for a two-day midterm convention in Dallas, Texas. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more on what to expect as President Trump tries to rally voters ahead of the November elections.
Hawaii begins cleanup in Lowell's aftermath
Hawaii begins its cleanup after powerful winds and rain from Hurricane Lowell slammed the shorelines and damaged homes. Carter Evans reports.
Stella Parton sits down with "CBS Mornings"
Stella Parton sits down with Gayle King for her first interview since her sister Dolly's death in late August. The full interview airs Thursday, Sept. 10, on "CBS Mornings."
Hurricane Lowell douses Hawaii
Hurricane Lowell's storm surge, wind and rain led to destruction and power outages in parts of Hawaii. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.