Judge refuses to ban group from watching Arizona polling places
Local and federal law enforcement have been alarmed by reports of people watching outdoor 24-hour ballot boxes in Maricopa County.
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Reports of voter intimidation in Arizona
The sheriff in metropolitan Phoenix says he is stepping up security around ballot drop-boxes after complaints of armed vigilantes patrolling nearby. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe discusses these reports and has a preview of today "Red and Blue."
Arizona sheriff steps up security around ballot drop boxes
Deputies responded Friday when two masked people carrying guns and wearing bulletproof vests showed up at a drop box in Mesa, a Phoenix suburb
Moscow court denies Brittney Griner appeal
A Moscow court heard American basketball star Brittney Griner's appeal against her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession and denied the request to suspend her sentence. Griner, an eight-time all-star center with the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury and two-time Olympic gold medalist, was convicted after police said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
ACT test scores fall to lowest level in 30 years following pandemic
ACT test scores made public in a report Wednesday reveal an "alarming" decline in preparedness for college-level coursework.
Man accused of killing women near canal in 1990s heads to trial
Angela Brosso and Melanie Bernas both disappeared while riding their bicycles along the Arizona Canal in north Phoenix.
Robert Sarver says he's selling Suns, Mercury after being suspended
"Words that I deeply regret now overshadow nearly two decades of building organizations that brought people together," Sarver wrote.
PayPal says it won't renew Suns sponsorship if owner Robert Sarver stays on
Robert Sarver was suspended one year and fined $10 million after an investigation determined he showed a pattern of lewd, misogynistic and racist speech during his ownership of the Suns.
Mom shares how inflation has changed her life
As inflation increases the cost of living, many families are finding themselves forced to quickly adapt to a new environment where their dollars don't go as far. Claudia Hernandez, a single mom, discussed the changes she has had to make for herself and her daughter, Isabella, in response to higher prices. While it's hard to cut back, Hernandez has done so with optimism for the future and has become resourceful with ways in which she is making sure she's taking care of her daughter and herself. She spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about how inflation has impacted her life and the lessons she's teaching her daughter about financial responsibility.
2 dead in Phoenix after shooting rampage that also left 5 injured
A man armed with a semi-automatic rifle and wearing tactical gear began a seemingly random attack in Phoenix on Sunday night, including throwing a Molotov cocktail at a restaurant.
Border Patrol rescues baby, toddler left in Arizona desert
The 18-month-old and 4-month-old received medical attention at a hospital and were released back into Border Patrol custody.
$2.2B infrastructure budget paves way for new roads across U.S.
Hiking and biking trails, pedestrian corridors and vehicle brides are getting an influx of federal funds.
Arizona town tries to address heatwave
Phoenix, Arizona is trying to beat the heat by turning its clack asphalt streets gray. The special sealant reflects rather than absorbs all of the hot desert sun. Ben Tracy reports.
Here's how Phoenix is cooling down its streets as summers get hotter
"We could wind up with a Phoenix of the future that's cooler than the one we have today, even as global warming continues."
Brittney Griner to appear in Russian court
Supporters of Brittney Griner rallied at the Phoenix Mercury's arena Wednesday to push for the release of the WNBA star from a Russian prison. It comes as Griner is set to appear in a Russian court Thursday. CBS News senior white house and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest on the administration's efforts.
Bismack Biyombo is donating his $1.3M salary to build a hospital in the Congo
He said he wants to help save lives after his father died of COVID-19 last year in their home country.
1 person killed, 5 officers shot after standoff at Phoenix home; baby rescued
Nine officers in total are injured after responding to a shooting and standoff inside a home, including four who were shot while trying to take a baby to safety, police said.
Woman killed, officers hurt in Phoenix standoff
Nine police officers in Phoenix were injured when a gunman ambushed them. The suspect and a woman died.
Phoenix police say standoff suspect is dead
Phoenix Police Sergeant Andy Williams briefed reporters on a standoff between police and an armed suspect at a home early Friday morning. Nine officers were hurt in the incident, and the suspect was later found dead inside the home. Watch the briefing.
5 officers hurt in Phoenix shooting
Five police officers were hurt in a shooting at a Phoenix home early Friday morning. Police said a standoff with the suspect is over. Vladimir Duthiers has more.
Able Fit program helps build strength: "It is a gym that believes in me!"
Some of the athletes are autistic, others have Down syndrome or cerebral palsy. Stronger muscles aren't the only benefit.
An Afghan baby's harrowing escape to the U.S.
A 16-day-old girl was grabbed by an arm and passed over razor wire to a U.S. Marine at the airport in Kabul.
Phoenix school district requires mask despite ban
As schools reopen their doors across the country, one school district in Phoenix, Arizona, is enforcing mask-wearing despite the state's ban on mask mandates. Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed a law prohibiting mask mandates in schools, which is set to go into effect on September 29. Chad E. Gestson, Phoenix Union High School District Superintendent joins CBSN to discuss how schools in the area are keeping students safe amid the coronavirus pandemic.
DOJ launches probe into Phoenix Police
The Justice Department launched a widespread probe into the Phoenix Police Department, looking into whether officers have been using excessive force and violating the rights of people experiencing homelessness. Jeff Pegues has the latest.
Justice Department opens civil rights investigation into Phoenix police
The federal probe will look at officer uses of force and "sweeps" targeting the belongings of people experiencing homelessness.
Hamas attacks Israel-Gaza border crossing as cease-fire talks fizzle
The attack on Israel's Kerem Shalom prompted officials to close the terminal, disrupting critical shipments of food and other humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Millions still under flood watch as southeastern Texas braces for more rain
A flood watch was in place through Sunday night for a vast section of southeastern Texas, including Houston, that's been pummeled by rain.
Noem says "I want the truth to be out there" after viral story of killing her dog
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has been under fire for details about killing her dog and a false claim about meeting with North Korea's leader in her new book.
LAPD officers in riot gear clear pro-Palestine encampment on USC campus
Live images from the campus of USC showed LAPD officers creating a perimeter around the site of the encampment, with no visible protesters on-site. Tents and debris were left behind.
Bernard Hill, actor known for "Titanic" and "Lord of the Rings," dead at 79
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
Madonna concert brings estimated 1.6 million to Rio's Copacabana beach
Madonna put on a free concert in Rio de Janeiro, turning a stretch of Copacabana beach into an enormous dance floor.
Boeing preps Starliner crew ferry ship for first piloted test flight
Two veteran astronauts will put the Starliner through its paces in the ship's first piloted flight to orbit.
"Bits and Pieces" of Whoopi Goldberg
At 68 years old, and after about 100 films and 16 seasons on "The View," Whoopi Goldberg thinks there's still part of her you do not know. She talks about her new memoir, "Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me."
Ingenuity, NASA's "little 'copter that could" (and did!)
When NASA added a tiny four-pound helicopter as a stowaway to its Mars 2020 lander, it expected the helicopter to fly five very brief flights in the thin Martian atmosphere. Yet, Ingenuity would far surpass all expectations.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation," May 5, 2024
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Jordan's Queen Rania al Abdullah and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem join Margaret Brennan.
When and where you can see the Eta Aquariids meteor shower peak
The Eta Aquariids meteor shower will peak overnight on Sunday into Monday, according to NASA.
Noem says "I want the truth to be out there" after viral story of killing her dog
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has been under fire for details about killing her dog and a false claim about meeting with North Korea's leader in her new book.
Millions still under flood watch as southeastern Texas braces for more rain
A flood watch was in place through Sunday night for a vast section of southeastern Texas, including Houston, that's been pummeled by rain.
Boeing preps Starliner crew ferry ship for first piloted test flight
Two veteran astronauts will put the Starliner through its paces in the ship's first piloted flight to orbit.
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Berkshire Hathaway has first annual meeting since Charlie Munger's death
Warren Buffett referred to close friend Charlie Munger as the "the architect of Berkshire Hathaway."
Walgreens limits Gummy Mango candy sales to one bag per customer
The retailer says the peelable treats have been "flying off the shelves" ever since TikTokers discovered the candy.
Trump Media's auditor is charged with "massive fraud" by the SEC
Audit firm BF Borgers allegedly failed to comply with accounting standards and fabricated audit documentation, regulators claim.
Employers added 175,000 jobs last month, marking a hiring slowdown
U.S. unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.9% in April, continuing a stretch of remaining under 4% for 27 months.
Here are the job candidates that employers are searching for most
Job site Indeed identified the top 10 most sought-after job candidates by employers and recruiters. Here's what they found.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation," May 5, 2024
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Jordan's Queen Rania al Abdullah and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: Rep. Ro Khanna on "Face the Nation," May 5, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, that aired on May 5, 2024.
Transcript: Sen. John Fetterman on "Face the Nation," May 5, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. John Fetterman, Democrat of Pennsylvania, that aired on May 5, 2024.
Noem says "I want the truth to be out there" after viral story of killing her dog
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has been under fire for details about killing her dog and a false claim about meeting with North Korea's leader in her new book.
Transcript: South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem on "Face the Nation," May 5, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem that aired on May 5, 2024.
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CDC says bird flu viruses "pose pandemic potential," cites major knowledge gaps
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
Want an easy way to relieve stress? Try this doctor-approved method.
Stress is hard to avoid, but experts say getting outdoors can have a positive impact on both our mental and physical health.
Halle Berry joins senators to announce menopause legislation
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
Pregnancy-related deaths fall to pre-pandemic levels, new data shows
New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.
UnitedHealth Group CEO reports cyberattack
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty disclosed that a cyberattack on one of its subsidiaries earlier this year might affect up to a third of all Americans.
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Madonna concert brings estimated 1.6 million to Rio's Copacabana beach
Madonna put on a free concert in Rio de Janeiro, turning a stretch of Copacabana beach into an enormous dance floor.
Floods in southern Brazil kill at least 60, more than 100 missing
Massive floods in Brazil's southern Rio Grande do Sul state have killed at least 60 people and another 101 are reported missing, according to Sunday's toll from local authorities.
Hamas attacks Israel-Gaza border crossing as cease-fire talks fizzle
The attack on Israel's Kerem Shalom prompted officials to close the terminal, disrupting critical shipments of food and other humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Australian police shoot armed teenager after stabbing attack
The incident occurred in the parking lot of a hardware store in Willetton, a suburb in the west coast city of Perth, on Saturday night.
Netanyahu's Cabinet votes to close Al Jazeera offices in Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his government's cabinet has voted unanimously to shutter the offices of the Qatar-owned broadcaster Al Jazeera in Israel.
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Bernard Hill, actor known for "Titanic" and "Lord of the Rings," dead at 79
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
Madonna concert brings estimated 1.6 million to Rio's Copacabana beach
Madonna put on a free concert in Rio de Janeiro, turning a stretch of Copacabana beach into an enormous dance floor.
"Bits and Pieces" of Whoopi Goldberg
At 68 years old, and after about 100 films and 16 seasons on "The View," Whoopi Goldberg thinks there's still part of her you do not know. She talks about her new memoir, "Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me."
"Bits and Pieces" of Whoopi Goldberg
At 68 years old, and after about 100 films and 16 seasons on "The View," Whoopi Goldberg thinks there's still part of her you do not know. She's penned a memoir, "Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me," which she calls a "thank you" to her late mother, Emma, and late brother, Clyde. Goldberg talks with correspondent Seth Doane about her remarkable path, from a housing project in New York's Chelsea neighborhood, to a retreat overlooking a peninsula on the island of Sardinia.
Tom Selleck on the future of "Blue Bloods"
The hit CBS drama is set to end this year, but there's been pushback, most notably from its star. He talks about his desire to continue the show; his memoir, "You Never Know"; and the legacy of "Magnum, P.I."
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Students use "Sidechat" app for protests
Sidechat, an app launched in 2022 where students can post anonymously about their colleges, is becoming a tool for those choosing to protest at U.S. campuses. Amanda Silberling, a senior culture writer for TechCrunch, joins CBS News with more details on the app.
Microsoft expanding biometric passkey access
Microsoft users can now use biometric passkeys, like a thumbprint or Face ID, to sign into Microsoft 365, Copilot. Jon Fingas, senior editor at Techopedia, has 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.
What is Sidechat? The controversial messaging app, explained
Sidechat, an anonymous messaging app, has been used by students to share opinions and updates, but university administrators say it has also fueled hateful rhetoric.
New nuclear reactor comes online in Georgia
Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.
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Ingenuity, NASA's "little 'copter that could" (and did!)
When NASA added a tiny four-pound helicopter as a stowaway to its Mars 2020 lander, it expected the helicopter to fly five very brief flights in the thin Martian atmosphere. Yet, Ingenuity would far surpass all expectations.
Ingenuity: NASA's remarkable Martian helicopter
When NASA added a drone named Ingenuity to its Mars 2020 rover Perseverance, it expected the tiny four-pound helicopter to fly a total of five very brief missions in the thin Martian atmosphere. But Ingenuity far surpassed all expectations, flying dozens of flights before suffering damage to its rotors in January. Correspondent David Pogue reports on how the tiny drone, created from off-the-shelf parts, continued to provide valuable data and images from the Red Planet three years into its mission.
Bumblebee nests are under attack – and it's killing their babies
There's a newly-determined "major factor" in declining bumblebee populations – and it's attacking their nests.
Boeing to launch astronauts on new spacecraft
On Monday, Boeing plans to launch astronauts on its new spacecraft that is called Starliner. The test flight to the International Space Station is years behind schedule.
New nuclear reactor comes online in Georgia
Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.
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Detective's affair exposed during wife's murder investigation
Brian Fanion says he and his wife Amy Fanion had been arguing about his retirement plans when she picked up his service weapon and shot herself. Investigators did not believe his story.
5 men impersonating police officers charged in 2006 kidnapping, murder
Federal prosecutors said the men used fake badges, police lights and firearms to rob and kidnap Shamari Taylor for drug money.
Wisconsin police fatally shot student after he pointed pellet rifle at them, state DOJ says
Police in Wisconsin fatally shot a student who had pointed a pellet rifle in their direction outside a middle school, according to the state's Department of Justice.
After striped bass poachers busted, New York alters fishing rules
In one find, a K-9 officer helped police find over a dozen fish buried in the sand and hidden behind logs and brush piles.
Detective searches gunshot residue testing site days before wife killed
Massachusetts investigators uncover a suspicious web history after Brian Fanion reports his wife Amy's death as a suicide.
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When and where you can see the Eta Aquariids meteor shower peak
The Eta Aquariids meteor shower will peak overnight on Sunday into Monday, according to NASA.
Boeing preps Starliner crew ferry ship for first piloted test flight
Two veteran astronauts will put the Starliner through its paces in the ship's first piloted flight to orbit.
Boeing to send astronauts to space
Boeing is expected to launch its Starliner space capsule that will take two astronauts to the International Space Station. CBS News consultant Bill Harwood breaks down Boeing's mission.
In a first, China launches probe to get samples from far side of moon
It is the latest advance in China's increasingly sophisticated space exploration program, which is now competing with the U.S.
Meet the NASA astronauts on Starliner flight
Boeing is set to launch its first-ever spaceflight with humans next week. The Starliner spacecraft will lift off from Florida on Monday night for a multi-day mission to the International Space Station. Commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunny Williams, two seasoned NASA astronauts who are a part of the mission, join CBS News to go over the flight.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
CBS newsman Charles Osgood (1933-2024)
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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Fetterman: Pennsylvania will be "competitive" in 2024
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman tells "Face the Nation" that although he knows his state will be "very competitive" in the 2024 election, "Joe Biden beat Trump in Pennsylvania and he's going to do that again."
Khanna: College protesters need to show "discipline"
Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, tells "Face the Nation" that as some campus protesters have engaged in violence or antisemitism, "it is diminishing the thousands of young people who simply want the war to end." Calling on protesters to "look to John Lewis or Dr. King," he said they "need to show the discipline."
Noem: "I want the truth to be out there" about killing her dog
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem tells "Face the Nation" that her forthcoming book has been "edited" after her claim about meeting Kim Jong Un turned out to be false. She also said that she shared a story about killing her 14-month-old dog Cricket because "I want the truth to be out there."
Jordan's Queen Rania says U.S. is seen as "enabler" of Israel
Queen Rania al Abdullah of Jordan tells "Face the Nation" that the Arab world sees the U.S. as an "enabler" of Israel. "People view the U.S. as being a party to this war," she said.
Unrest still fracturing about 80 American college campuses
Police moved overnight to close the encampment at USC, following similar moves at schools from Virginia to Michigan. Roughly 80 colleges and universities are dealing with unrest that is fracturing their campuses. Mark Strassmann reports.