Don Lemon released on bond
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was released on bond Friday after his overnight arrest following his coverage of an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman reports from Los Angeles.
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Don Lemon speaks out after his arrest
Journalist Don Lemon spoke in Los Angeles after he was granted bond following his arrest in connection with a church protest in Minnesota. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks the situation down.
Journalist Don Lemon set to appear in court following arrest
Journalist and former CNN anchor Don Lemon is expected to make his first court appearance on Friday in Los Angeles after his overnight arrest by federal agents following his coverage of an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the latest.
Ex-CNN anchor Alisyn Camerota on Don Lemon arrest
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was taken into custody Thursday night in Los Angeles following his coverage of an anti-ICE protest during a Minnesota church service. Journalist Alisyn Camerota, formerly of CNN and Fox News, joins to discuss the case.
Iranians are anxious, but some hope Trump will "fulfill his promise"
Many people in Tehran and Tel Aviv are worried that Trump will make good on his threats to attack Iran again, but for some, it's fear laced with hope.
Homan holds talks with Minneapolis leaders
Border czar Tom Homan made his first public remarks Thursday since being ordered to take over immigration operations in Minneapolis. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee reports on the impact Homan is having on the ground in the Twin Cities.
Iranian man describes surviving deadly protest crackdown
Amid an ongoing internet blackout in Iran, one man was able to get through and speak with CBS News, describing what he said was a massacre of anti-government protesters in early January.
Boost of U.S. military assets in Middle East
U.S. Central Command has confirmed that the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group has arrived in the Middle East, coinciding with President Trump publicly mulling military action in the region due to the civil unrest in Iran. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd joins with analysis.
Constitutional attorney on guns at protests
President Trump again on Tuesday questioned why Alex Pretti had a gun when federal agents shot and killed him in Minneapolis. There is no evidence so far that Pretti, a legal gun owner, brandished his firearm before the shooting. Constitutional attorney Mark Smith, who served on Mr. Trump's first transition team, joins to discuss the Second Amendment implications of the case.
Bovino and some agents leaving Minneapolis
Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino has been reassigned and will be leaving his post in Minneapolis, sources say, with border czar Tom Homan taking over. The change comes after the death of VA nurse Alex Pretti, who was shot and killed by Border Patrol. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara told CBS News the video of the killing shows questionable tactics by federal agents.
Expert on use of force standards and Pretti death
Alex Pretti, the 37-year-old U.S. citizen killed by immigration officials in Minneapolis, was licensed to carry a gun. Still, there's no video of him ever holding his firearm during the interaction with federal agents. The White House, though, claims the gun itself was a factor. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Bovino and some agents to leave Minneapolis
CBS News has learned some Border Patrol agents will soon be leaving Minneapolis, along with Gregory Bovino, following the deadly shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by a federal officer. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.
U.S. carrier strike group enters Middle East region after Iran warning
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group has crossed into Central Command, the Middle East region that includes Iran.
Trump calls Walz, Frey after Pretti killing
President Trump and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz confirmed they spoke on the phone Monday about working together on the tense situation in Minneapolis. The president also spoke with Mayor Jacob Frey. CBS News' Ian Lee and Willie James Inman report.
Trump calls Frey after killing of Alex Pretti
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced Monday that he has spoken with President Trump following the shooting death of Alex Pretti by a federal agent. Political strategists Kevin Sheridan and Joel Payne join with analysis.
Examining witness videos of Pretti killing
Warning: The images you are about to see are disturbing. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga breaks down the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal officials as seen from various angles of witness footage. Then, Anna Schecter joins with analysis.
Sen. Chris Murphy on funding fight over DHS
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have until Friday to avert a partial government shutdown. As a result of this weekend's deadly shooting in Minneapolis, Senate Democrats have vowed to block the six-bill package, which includes funding for ICE and Border Patrol. Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut joins to discuss.
Ex-police commissioner on Pretti investigation
A federal immigration official on Saturday shot and killed 37-year-old U.S. citizen Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse with the Veterans Administration. Former Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison joins with his perspective.
Minneapolis attorney on Alex Pretti probe
A federal immigration officer shot and killed another U.S. citizen in Minnesota on Saturday, 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti. Joe Tamburino, a Minneapolis-based attorney and legal analyst, joins to discuss the case.
White House posts an altered photo of Minnesota protester's arrest
The image, which an expert said was likely altered with AI, sparked backlash online. The White House doubled down, saying, "The memes will continue."
Bovino defends fatal shooting in Minneapolis
Border Patrol Commander at Large Greg Bovino spoke to reporters on Saturday after federal agents shot and killed a man in Minneapolis.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard warns U.S. as warships head toward Middle East
Tension remains high between Iran and the U.S. in the wake of a bloody crackdown on protests.
5-year-old detained by ICE now held in Texas
A Minnesota school district and the Department of Homeland Security have conflicting accounts about the circumstances surrounding a 5-year-old boy taken by ICE. CBS News national correspondent Lana Zak has the latest.
Minneapolis strikes, protests against ICE
Warning: This video contains some profanity. "Day of Truth and Freedom" protesters marched in Minneapolis amid high tensions between federal agents and Minnesota neighbors after the killing of Renee Good and the detainment of a 5-year-old. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak reports.
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Magistrate judge rejects charges against Don Lemon over church protest
The Justice Dept. suggested independent journalist Don Lemon could be charged after he was seen in video of a protest inside a church in St. Paul on Sunday.
Stephen Colbert says farewell to "The Late Show" in heartfelt finale
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
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Rubio says Iran imposing tolls on Strait of Hormuz "not acceptable"
The Secretary of State tempered optimism for a deal to end the Iran war, calling Iran's bid to "create a tolling system" in the Strait of Hormuz "not acceptable."
GOP senators press Blanche on "anti-weaponization fund" in tense meeting
Some Republican senators openly expressed their concerns about the Justice Department's new "anti-weaponization fund" in the meeting.
Epstein island trespasser says he was hog-tied, thrown into "dungeon"
Little St. James in the Virgin Islands has attracted seekers lured by tales of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
CBS News Radio signing off after nearly 100 years: "An American institution"
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio is signing off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Several people watched San Diego attack live on video calls, recordings show
At least three people watched a livestream as gunmen filmed their deadly attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday. One viewer urged another to alert law enforcement, but it is not clear if anyone did.
House GOP pulls Iran war resolution that appeared to have enough support to pass
Republicans are struggling to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran.
NASCAR star Kyle Busch dies at 41 after a severe illness, his family says
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Zelenskyy confirmed his most famous quote. I got pushback for reporting it.
Whether Zelenskyy had in fact uttered the line "I need ammunition — not a ride" was disputed by the Biden administration when I reported it. Now, the Ukrainian leader has confirmed he said it.
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Inside the Congressional Record: How history gets made as D.C. sleeps
The production of the Congressional Record is one of the unseen cogs in the congressional machine, arriving with little fanfare like a newspaper on the Capitol's doorstep every day.
CBS News Radio signing off after nearly 100 years: "An American institution"
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio is signing off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Stephen Colbert says farewell to "The Late Show" in heartfelt finale
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
GOP senators press Blanche on "anti-weaponization fund" in tense meeting
Some Republican senators openly expressed their concerns about the Justice Department's new "anti-weaponization fund" in a tense meeting Thursday with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Several people watched San Diego attack live on video calls, recordings show
At least three people watched a livestream as gunmen filmed their deadly attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday. One viewer urged another to alert law enforcement, but it is not clear if anyone did.
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Why Google's Gemini Spark AI agent could be a game changer
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
Consumers are still spending, but cracks are starting to show
Shoppers continue to open their pocketbooks, boosting retailers like Walmart, even as inflation jumps to its highest level in three years.
Summer air travel could be rough. Here's how travelers can prepare.
A new report finds that on-time flight arrivals are at their worst level since 2014, with fuel costs and weather adding to summer travel risks.
Record 274 climbers scale Nepal's side of Mount Everest in single day
A record 274 climbers scaled the Nepal side of Mount Everest in a single day, officials said. They took advantage of clear weather.
World Cup expected to generate more in sports bets than the Super Bowl
Americans are expected to wager more than $3 billion amid the expansion of legalized sports betting in the U.S.
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Primary fight in key California district highlights questions about Democrats' future
The latest fight over the Democratic Party's direction is playing out in a competitive California House primary, as progressives accuse party leaders of trying to muscle a moderate past a Latino challenger in a heavily Hispanic district.
Inside the Congressional Record: How history gets made as D.C. sleeps
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New site aims to track $12.5B in air traffic control system upgrades
The Department of Transportation is rolling out a new website to track progress in the sprawling effort to modernize the nation's air traffic control system.
House GOP pulls Iran war resolution that appeared to have enough support to pass
Republicans are struggling to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran.
Navy's acting secretary says Taiwan arms sale put on "pause" over Iran war
The acting secretary of the U.S. Navy said Thursday that arm sales to Taiwan had been put on "pause" to ensure that the American military had sufficient munitions for its Iran operations.
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Ebola treatment center in Congo set on fire as fear and anger grow
People set fire to an Ebola treatment center in a town at the heart of the outbreak in eastern Congo as fear and anger grow over a health crisis that doctors are struggling to contain.
New weight-loss drug Retatrutide in trials
A new weight-loss drug, so new it is not on the market yet, is showing promising results in trials, doing much more than what current medications can. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
U.S. steps up Ebola prevention efforts
The U.S. is stepping up efforts to prevent Ebola from entering the country through its airports, with one flight diverted to Canada on Wednesday evening. Ian Lee reports from Detroit.
U.S. doctor with Ebola feared he "wasn't going to make it" before evacuation
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with the missionary group Serge in Congo when he was infected with Ebola.
Is "fibermaxxing" good for your health?
Health and fitness influencers are pushing people to consume more fiber. Keri Glassman, Nutritious Life founder and CEO, joins with her take.
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NATO allies welcome Trump's turnaround on Poland troop deployment
Trump says 5,000 U.S. troops will head for Poland, a week after the White House said a planned deployment of 4,000 was being nixed.
Ebola treatment center in Congo set on fire as fear and anger grow
People set fire to an Ebola treatment center in a town at the heart of the outbreak in eastern Congo as fear and anger grow over a health crisis that doctors are struggling to contain.
2 climbers die on Everest as record-holder warns of overcrowding
At least five climbers have died during this Everest season. A U.S. and a Czech climber died on Mount Makalu earlier this month.
Body found stuffed in barrel linked to Belgrade police chief
Police found the body of a man stuffed in a barrel following a shooting in a restaurant that led to the arrest of Belgrade's police chief, prosecutors said.
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Rubio says Iran imposing tolls on Strait of Hormuz "not acceptable"
The Secretary of State tempered optimism for a deal to end the Iran war, calling Iran's bid to "create a tolling system" in the Strait of Hormuz "not acceptable."
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CBS News Radio signing off after nearly 100 years: "An American institution"
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio is signing off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Stephen Colbert says farewell to "The Late Show" in heartfelt finale
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
All 24 "Survivor 50" castaways discuss season
Throughout the airing of "Survivor 50," castaways joined "CBS Mornings" to discuss their time on the show. In this marathon, relive the twists and turns and hear from all 24 contestants about what it was like to be a part of the 50th season.
"Survivor 50" finalists discuss strategy, how they planned to win
Aubry won the record $2 million prize for earning 8-of-11 votes in Wednesday night's finale of "Survivor 50."
"Survivor 50" players on game strategies
"Survivor" host Jeff Probst joins Gayle King and the top five contestants from "Survivor 50" after the jury crowned a winner in the legendary game.
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Ring founder on the Fire Watch feature
As thousands evacuate their homes in Southern California to flee the Sandy Fire, Ring doorbell and security cameras are helping residents and emergency crews stay informed and stay safe. Ring founder Jamie Siminoff joins CBS News to discuss the Fire Watch feature.
Stanford student on how AI impacted his class
A recent opinion piece in The New York Times spotlighted the impact of artificial intelligence on the 2026 graduating class at one of the world's most prestigious universities. The author, Stanford student Theo Baker, joins to discuss.
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.
Why Google's Gemini Spark AI agent could be a game changer
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
Trump postponing AI executive order "because I didn't like what I was seeing"
President Trump said he doesn't want to "do anything that's going to get in the way" of leading the world on the technology.
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Atlantic hurricane season is coming up. Here's what NOAA predicts.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
El Niño could bring "double whammy" of high tide flooding, NOAA warns
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
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.
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Body found stuffed in barrel linked to Belgrade police chief
Police found the body of a man stuffed in a barrel following a shooting in a restaurant that led to the arrest of Belgrade's police chief, prosecutors said.
Several people watched San Diego attack live on video calls, recordings show
At least three people watched a livestream as gunmen filmed their deadly attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday. One viewer urged another to alert law enforcement, but it is not clear if anyone did.
Epstein island trespasser says he was hog-tied, thrown into "dungeon"
Little St. James in the Virgin Islands has attracted seekers lured by tales of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
Tennessee stops execution after failing to find vein for lethal drugs
Tennessee called off the planned execution of Tony Carruthers on Thursday, his attorney said.
Charges dismissed for ex-official at school where 6-year-old shot teacher
A judge has dismissed all charges against a former school administrator accused of ignoring warnings about a 6-year-old with a gun.
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SpaceX launch of more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket scrubbed at last minute
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
SpaceX to explore "the true nature of the universe" as it plans IPO
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
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.
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Single Gen Z women buying more homes than men
Data from the National Association of Realtors shows that 35% of single women ages 18 to 26 are buying homes compared to just 18% of single Gen Z men. However, as a whole, the age group is struggling to keep up with others when it comes to owning a home. Jessica Lautz, the deputy chief economist at the National Association of Realtors, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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The Iranian government is reviewing the latest U.S. proposal to end the war. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean analyzes the situation.
A theater summer camp for adults
Summer Camp isn't just for kids anymore. Each year, more adults are heading back to camp for a chance to sing, dance and take a break from burnout. Gwen Baumgardner unpacks the growing trend for grown-ups.
DNC releases 2024 election autopsy
The Democratic National Committee has released the long-awaited autopsy report on its 2024 election loss. CBS News political contributor Joel Payne breaks down the results.
Judges onboarded for deportation cases
CBS News has learned that the Trump administration brought on more than 80 new federal immigration judges this week to speed up deportation cases. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the exclusive report.