Woman arrested nearly 20 years after baby found dead at airport
Police have arrested a woman for the murder of her newborn, called "Baby Skylar," in 2005. The baby was found dead in the trash in a Phoenix airport bathroom.
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Phoenix continues to see record heat
An unrelenting heat wave in the U.S. is about to spread even farther, to the northern part of the country. Nicole Sganga reports from Phoenix, where temperatures are set to break more records.
A Secret Santa motivated students to raise thousands for those in need
The story of a wealthy businessman who annually gives out hundreds of $100 bills to strangers motivated a group of Phoenix students to start their own Secret Santa club.
Phoenix murder suspects sent photos of mutilated body to gay victim's family
Bernardo Pantaleon's friends and family have said they believe he was the victim of a hate crime because he was gay and often wore glamorous clothing.
Unmasking the Zombie Hunter
How police connected the murders of two young women to a man known as a zombie-fighting comic book hero. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Detectives try to solve two horrific murders in an elaborate DNA sting
Within a 10-month span, two young women were sexually assaulted and viciously murdered after going for bike rides along a canal in Phoenix. Decades later, detectives zeroed in on the alleged killer, and set up an elaborate sting at a Chili's restaurant.
"48 Hours" reports on the "Zombie Hunter"
"48 Hours" investigates the murders of two young women in Phoenix, Arizona, that was solved decades later using genetic genealogy. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant joins "CBS Mornings" with a preview of his report and shares how a man known as the "Zombie Hunter" became a prime suspect.
Biden criticizes "MAGA extremists" in speech
President Biden spoke in Arizona on Thursday about the state of democracy in the U.S. He warned against the impact of "MAGA extremists," criticizing Donald Trump. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Phoenix on brink of breaking its record for most 110-degree days in a year
Phoenix residents are expected to experience sweltering temperatures as high as 114 degrees Fahrenheit over the weekend.
The science behind heat domes
Temperature records have been breaking all over, as our Earth registers some of the hottest periods ever measured. Correspondent David Pogue explains how a "heat dome" has been driving up temperatures, and how extreme heat is affecting residents of Phoenix, where there has been a rise in hospital admissions for heat stress.
The hottest July: Inside Phoenix's brutal 31 days of 110-degree heat
The enduring heat wave has strained Phoenix's ability to keep its most vulnerable residents safe, with no end in sight.
Record monthlong string of days above 110 degrees finally ends in Phoenix
Cooling monsoon rains helped but the reprieve was expected to be brief, with the forecast calling for highs again above 110 for several days later in the week.
Homeless especially at risk in extreme heat
As Phoenix continues to face triple-digit temperatures, CBS News reporter Nicole Sganga checks in on the city's homeless population and their fight to survive extreme temperatures.
Heat dome expanding across U.S.
More than 200 million Americans, over half the U.S. population, will be affected by excessive heat this week, forecasters say. CBS News' Nicole Sganga is in Phoenix, which has seen 25 consecutive days of temperatures above 110 degrees.
7/23: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, whose district includes 800 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border, discusses the tacts along the border. Plus, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego on the measures her city is taking to deal with the extreme temperatures.
Millions face expanding heat wave
As Phoenix, Arizona, faces the possibility of temperatures above 110 degress for the entire month of July, more than 200 million people across the country could be affected by the growing heat wave by the middle of the week. Nicole Sganga reports.
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego on heat wave
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego tells "Face the Nation" about the ways her city is dealing with the brutal heat wave, which has included 24 straight days of temperatures above 110 degrees.
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This week on "Face the Nation," U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, whose district includes 800 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border, discusses the tacts along the border. Plus, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego on the measures her city is taking to deal with the extreme temperatures.
Phoenix residents ration air conditioning as homes become "air fryers"
Some area residents have expressed concerns about money as the temperatures at or above 110 degrees continue.
Heat waves around the world
Phoenix has gone 21 straight days with a high temperature above 110 degrees and the streak isn't expected to end anytime soon. And in Greece, wildfires are being fueled by the hot weather. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans is in Palm Springs, California, and BBC News reporter Azadeh Moshiri is in Athens, Greece, with the latest.
South, Southwest continue to swelter
As Phoenix, Arizona, continues its more than three-week streak of temperatures 110 degrees or higher, authorities say a hiker's death in the California desert was likely due to the heat. Carter Evans reports from Palm Springs.
How Phoenix firefighters are handling heat
Phoenix has hit 110 degrees or more every day for the last three weeks as the Valley of the Sun bears the brunt of the historic heat wave gripping the U.S. Captain Todd Keller of the Phoenix Fire Department joined CBS News to talk about what firefighters in the city are experiencing in the hot weather.
How to stay safe when working in extreme heat
Hospitals in Phoenix are seeing a steady stream of patients suffering from heat-related illnesses as the sweltering weather that's gripped the country continues. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports on the extreme weather, and Travis Parsons, director of occupational safety and health for the Laborers' Health and Safety Fund of North America, joined CBS News to talk about how workers can stay safe in the heat.
Phoenix hits day 20 of 110-degree heat
Temperatures remain dangerously high in Phoenix. The nation's fifth-largest city has set a record by hitting 110 degrees Fahrenheit or more for the 20th day in a row. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports from Arizona.
Phoenix hospitals treat heat-related illness
With millions of people under heat alerts in the U.S., health officials in the hottest states have grown increasingly wary of heat-related illnesses. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports on how doctors are treating heat stroke patients in Arizona.
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Israel strikes Lebanon as Iran says it "cannot trust the Americans"
Two days of talks in Washington between Lebanon and Israel produced an extension of the current ceasefire by 45 days.
Trump says U.S. has killed Islamic State leader in Nigeria
President Trump announced Friday evening that U.S. and Nigerian military forces had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a leader in the Islamic State group.
Days after Trump's summit in Beijing, Putin will meet with China's Xi
Russia's Putin will travel to Beijing next week to meet China's Xi. The announcement came one day after President Trump returned from his own summit with the Chinese leader.
Frequent burials, at least 80 dead as Congo grapples with Ebola outbreak
Officials first announced the outbreak on Friday, with 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases.
Hamas leader who helped plan Oct. 7 attacks has been killed, Israel says
Izz al-Din al-Haddad was killed in a "precise strike in the area on the City of Gaza," the Israel Defense Forces said Saturday.
Maldives suspends search for remains of 4 Italians after military diver dies
The remains of the 4 Italians are believed to be deep inside an underwater cave.
Version of hantavirus behind deadly outbreak matches known strain, France says
Genomic analysis showed the virus found aboard the MV Hondius shows no evidence of new characteristics so far.
Lawmakers press Trump for military support for Taiwan after Xi summit
President Trump told reporters he made "no commitment either way" to China's Xi Jinping regarding U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan.
Prominent N.Y. synagogue targeted in alleged terror plot, prosecutors say
An Iraqi national allegedly plotted to carry out terror attacks in the U.S., including at a prominent synagogue in New York, prosecutors said Friday.
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Ice cream sold in 17 states recalled for potential metal fragments
No injuries have been reported because of the issue, the Food and Drug Administration said.
New York doctor who survived Ebola says he fears for healthcare workers
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
Controversial FDA official leaving drug center post in latest departure at agency
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
A longtime Atlanta principal retired, then returned to his school as a handyman
David White retired as the longtime principal at the Burgess-Peterson Academy in Atlanta, and then returned to the school as its handyman.
SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
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Ice cream sold in 17 states recalled for potential metal fragments
No injuries have been reported because of the issue, the Food and Drug Administration said.
Trump talks up trade deals with China, but experts see no big wins for U.S.
President Trump's trip to China could bolster economic relations, but failed to deliver a breakthrough deal, some trade and energy experts said.
Which college majors offer the best long-term return on investment?
College grads outearn people without a degree within 15 years, even after paying for tuition, study finds.
How will Jerome Powell be remembered as he exits as Fed chair?
As Powell steps down after more than eight years leading the Federal Reserve, economists say he helped steer the U.S. through historic shocks but misread inflation.
Oklahoma becomes latest state to sue Roblox over child safety concerns
Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, making it the latest state to take legal action against the popular gaming platform over child safety concerns.
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Days after Trump's summit in Beijing, Putin will meet with China's Xi
Russia's Putin will travel to Beijing next week to meet China's Xi. The announcement came one day after President Trump returned from his own summit with the Chinese leader.
GOP Sen. Cassidy fights to hold onto seat in Louisiana primary
Louisianans are voting Saturday in the state's Senate primaries as Sen. Bill Cassidy fights to hold onto his seat, facing a Trump-backed primary challenger.
Trump says U.S. has killed Islamic State leader in Nigeria
President Trump announced Friday evening that U.S. and Nigerian military forces had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a leader in the Islamic State group.
Controversial FDA official leaving drug center post in latest departure at agency
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
Supreme Court rejects Virginia Democrats' bid to revive new congressional map
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a bid by Virginia Democrats to revive its new voter-approved congressional map that was drawn to advantage the party for the upcoming midterm elections.
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Version of hantavirus behind deadly outbreak matches known strain, France says
Genomic analysis showed the virus found aboard the MV Hondius shows no evidence of new characteristics so far.
Frequent burials, at least 80 dead as Congo grapples with Ebola outbreak
Officials first announced the outbreak on Friday, with 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases.
A hospital worker felt healthy. Then he had 3 heart attacks in 4 days.
Tommy Bell thought he was in good shape. But a series of heart attacks painted a more complicated picture.
New York doctor who survived Ebola says he fears for healthcare workers
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
Controversial FDA official leaving drug center post in latest departure at agency
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
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2 presidential campaign staffers killed in Colombia weeks before election
Colombia's presidential elections are scheduled for May 31, marking the end of the term for Gustavo Petro, the country's first leftist president.
Frequent burials, at least 80 dead as Congo grapples with Ebola outbreak
Officials first announced the outbreak on Friday, with 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases.
U.K. health secretary will run to unseat Starmer after scathing letter
Wes Streeting is one of several challengers who could try to unseat the U.K. prime minister.
Days after Trump's summit in Beijing, Putin will meet with China's Xi
Russia's Putin will travel to Beijing next week to meet China's Xi. The announcement came one day after President Trump returned from his own summit with the Chinese leader.
Hamas leader who helped plan Oct. 7 attacks has been killed, Israel says
Izz al-Din al-Haddad was killed in a "precise strike in the area on the City of Gaza," the Israel Defense Forces said Saturday.
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"Survivor" superfan builds her own tribe
The "Survivor" season 50 finale premieres on Wednesday, and "CBS Saturday Morning" meets Sarah Polakiewicz, a "Survivor" superfan in Atlanta who built her own community around the show.
"Dutton Ranch" stars on Texas transition
Kelly Reilly, Cole Hauser, and Finn Little of "Dutton Ranch" sit down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss their characters' transitions from Montana to Texas, and more on the new "Yellowstone" spinoff.
Taj Mahal performs "Time"
Five-time Grammy winner and blues legend Taj Mahal is best known for hits like "Corinna" and "Statesboro Blues," and has collaborated with The Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton during his career that spans six decades. His latest album, "Time," was recorded with his long-time bandmates "The Phantom Blues Band." Here's Taj Mahal performing "Time."
Taj Mahal performs "Queen Bee"
Five-time Grammy winner and blues legend Taj Mahal is best known for hits like "Corinna" and "Statesboro Blues," and has collaborated with The Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton during his career that spans six decades. His latest album, "Time," was recorded with his long-time bandmates "The Phantom Blues Band." Here's Taj Mahal performing "Queen Bee."
Taj Mahal performs "Wild About My Lovin'"
Five-time Grammy winner and blues legend Taj Mahal is best known for hits like "Corinna" and "Statesboro Blues," and has collaborated with The Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton during his career that spans six decades. His latest album, "Time," was recorded with his long-time bandmates "The Phantom Blues Band." Here's Taj Mahal performing "Wild About My Lovin'."
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Atlanta residents report Waymo traffic jams
Atlanta residents say they're waking up to traffic jams of self-driving Waymo vehicles confused by neighborhood signage.
Waymos get in Atlanta traffic jam
Atlanta residents woke up to Waymo traffic jams on Friday. The driverless cars took over a quiet cul-de-sac. Skyler Henry has more 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.
Oklahoma becomes latest state to sue Roblox over child safety concerns
Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, making it the latest state to take legal action against the popular gaming platform over child safety concerns.
How the Trump-Xi summit could impact AI race
President Trump's visit to Beijing comes as the U.S. and China compete for artificial intelligence supremacy. Matt Sheehan, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, joins with analysis.
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New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
How a growing El Niño will affect 2026 hurricane season in Atlantic, Pacific
The last time an El Niño pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
What's in the released UFO files?
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
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Details on charges against Mohammad Al-Saadi
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, an Iraqi national, is facing federal charges for his alleged terror plots targeting Jewish institutions around the U.S.
Terror plot foiled, suspect under arrest
A terror plot targeting Jewish institutions in New York, California and Arizona has been foiled, and a man linked to the alleged scheme is under arrest on Friday. Prosecutors say the Iraqi suspect is tied to other global attacks and claim he wanted payback for the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran. Tom Hanson reports.
Iraqi man charged with terror plot: officials
An Iraqi national was arrested and charged with planning to carry out several terror attacks in the U.S., including at a New York City synagogue and other prominent Jewish centers in Los Angeles and Scottsdale, Arizona. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Sources: Iraqi national planned synagogue attacks
Federal prosecutors charged an Iraqi national on Friday with planning several terrorist attacks in the U.S. as retribution for the Iran war. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
Iraqi national accused of plotting attacks
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi is facing federal charges for allegedly plotting several terror attacks in the U.S., including targeting a Jewish institution in New York. CBS News' Anna Schecter and Jake Rosen report.
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SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
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Chef and restaurateur Scott Conant goes back to his culinary roots with home-cooked Italian food in his family home.
"Survivor" superfan builds her own tribe
The "Survivor" season 50 finale premieres on Wednesday, and "CBS Saturday Morning" meets Sarah Polakiewicz, a "Survivor" superfan in Atlanta who built her own community around the show.
"Dutton Ranch" stars on Texas transition
Kelly Reilly, Cole Hauser, and Finn Little of "Dutton Ranch" sit down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss their characters' transitions from Montana to Texas, and more on the new "Yellowstone" spinoff.
Breaking down Trump's China trip
Patrick McGee, who wrote "Apple in China: The Capture of the World's Greatest Company," joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to break down President Trump's summit with Xi Jinping.
Inside China's "dark factories"
Fully automated manufacturing plants in China, or "dark factories," could overhaul modern manufacturing and eliminate the need for human workers.