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Pope Francis visits Papua New Guinea with humanitarian aid
Pope Francis emphasized the importance of the Catholic Church reaching marginalized groups while in Papua New Guinea, a nation stricken by poverty.
Norwegian princess weds self-styled shaman in star-studded ceremony
Social media influencers, reality stars and TV personalities were among the guests as Princess Märtha Louise wed Durek Verrett.
At least 35 dead, dozens hurt in Pakistan bus accidents, officials say
Pakistani officials said at least 35 people are dead and dozens more injured after two bus accidents that happened hours apart.
Catholic priest shortage gives rise to "megachurch" as parishes expand
Over a half-century, the average size of a parish increased by 60%, while the number of priests dropped by 40%.
Kenya cult leader on trial for manslaughter
A trial began Monday for a Kenyan cult leader charged with manslaughter over the deaths of more than 400 of his followers. Paul Mackenzie, a self-proclaimed pastor, was arrested last April after about 440 bodies were found in the remote Shakahola Forest. Mackenzie allegedly told his followers to stop eating in order to "meet Jesus."
Texas targets religious groups aiding migrants
The issue of immigration has led to tensions between the federal government and the states and between border governors and big city mayors. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the story of a legal fight between a decades-old Catholic charity in El Paso, Texas, and state officials.
Paris organizers apologize for offense caused by opening ceremony act
Organizers say an act during the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony featuring an LGBTQ+ icon flanked by drag artists did not depict "The Last Supper."
New Zealand inquiry exposes decades of abuse
An independent inquiry in New Zealand found that state and religious institutions failed to prevent the abuse of hundreds of thousands of children and vulnerable adults over the last seven decades. CBS News' Ian Lee has the details.
Archaeologists unearth 4,000-year-old temple and theater in Peru
Archaeologists say the discovery could shed light on early religious practices in the region.
3 Columbia University administrators ousted from posts over controversial texts
Three administrators have been "permanently removed from their positions" at Columbia College and "remain on leave" over texts they exchanged during an on-campus event about Jewish life at the school, Columbia University's president announced Monday.
Oklahoma superintendent requires public schools to teach the Bible
Republican State Superintendent Ryan Walters said every classroom in Oklahoma will have a Bible.
Death toll at Hajj pilgrimage rises to 1,300 amid extreme heat
More than 1,300 people died during this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as the faithful faced soaring temperatures at Islamic holy sites in the desert kingdom.
Louisiana governor signs Ten Commandments law
Louisiana became the first state to require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom. Republican Gov. Jeff Landry signed the bill into law Wednesday.
Louisiana law requires Ten Commandments be displayed in classrooms
The GOP-drafted legislation mandates that a display of the Ten Commandments in "large, easily readable font" be required in all public classrooms.
Texas pastor resigns after allegations of misconduct with 12-year-old
Robert Morris allegedly had a sexual relationship with a 12-year-old girl between 1982 and 1987.
Gateway Church pastor Robert Morris accused of sexual assault
A woman claims Morris abused her starting in 1982, when she was 12.
Southern Baptists vote to formally oppose IVF
Thousands of delegates at the Southern Baptist Convention in Indianapolis on Wednesday voted to reject a constitutional ban on women holding the office of pastor. However, some proposals did succeed, including a formal opposition to in vitro fertilization. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.
Southern Baptists reject ban on women pastors
Southern Baptists narrowly rejected a ban on women pastors Wednesday. About 61% of the delegates voted for the ban, which is less than the required two-thirds supermajority needed to pass the proposal. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Southern Baptists narrowly reject ban on congregations with women pastors
Delegates at the Southern Baptist Convention narrowly rejected a proposal to enshrine the ban in its constitution, with opponents noting the church can already oust such churches.
Bridgeview mosque guides members through multiple recent tragedies
After the alleged murders of a 6-year-old boy and four members of the same family, mosque leaders try to help community members grieve and move forward.
Well-known North Texas pastor steps away from ministry "due to sin"
Dr. Tony Evans once served as chaplain for the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks.
New book examines fall of Roe v. Wade
Nearly two years since the fall of Roe v. Wade, a new book examines the decadeslong effort by conservatives to overturn abortion rights in the U.S. New York Times journalists Lisa Lerer and Elizabeth Dias, authors of "The Fall of Roe: The Rise of a New America," join CBS News to discuss the political maneuvering that came before that decision.
Southern Baptists poised to ban congregations with women pastors
The proposed ban could affect hundreds of Baptist congregations and have a disproportionate impact on predominantly Black churches.
Vatican holds "World Children's Day" festival
Over the weekend, 50,000 children from around the world attended the Vatican's first "World Children's Day" festival. Pope Francis held a special mass for children on Sunday, wrapping up the event. He asked everyone to pray for young people who are suffering from injustice and war.
Boeing workers going on strike after overwhelming vote to reject contract
The walkout is another setback for the aviation giant whose reputation and finances were already being battered.
Trump says he won't debate Harris again
Former President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he won't debate Vice President Kamala Harris again, saying, "THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE!"
Judge drops 2 counts against Trump in Georgia election probe
Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee dropped 2 counts in former President Donald Trump's Georgia election interference case.
Uvalde school shooting report reveals border officers couldn't access key tools
A federal internal report found CBP officers who arrived at the scene of the Uvalde school shooting were unable to access important tools to aid their response.
Tua Tagovailoa leaves field with concussion after collision with Damar Hamlin
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa left Thursday night against Buffalo because of a concussion after colliding with Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin and hitting the back of his head against the turf.
Germany responds to Donald Trump's debate comments
Germany took to social media to rebut comments made by former President Donald Trump during the presidential debate Tuesday about the country's renewable energy industry.
3 major wildfires scorch Southern California, forcing thousands to flee
Wildfires in California have already burned nearly three times as much acreage than during all of 2023.
NYPD Commissioner resigns after federal raid
NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban announced his resignation Thursday, less than a week after federal agents raided NYC Mayor Eric Adams' inner circle.
Alaska Airlines flight aborts takeoff to avoid colliding with Southwest plane
An Alaska Airlines flight aborted takeoff to avoid potentially colliding with a Southwest Airlines plane that was cleared to cross in front of it in Nashville, officials said.
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This week on "Sunday Morning" (Sept. 15)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the 2023 News & Documentary Emmy-winner for Outstanding Recorded News Program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Germany responds to Donald Trump's debate comments
Germany took to social media to rebut comments made by former President Donald Trump during the presidential debate Tuesday about the country's renewable energy industry.
Uvalde school shooting report reveals border officers couldn't access key tools
A federal internal report found CBP officers who arrived at the scene of the Uvalde school shooting were unable to access important tools to aid their response.
Cardi B welcomes 3rd baby with Offset, weeks after filing for divorce
The rap superstar posted several photos of herself in the hospital cradling her new baby daughter Thursday on Instagram.
Social media fuels fentanyl crisis by providing easy access to drug dealers
Experts, law enforcement and children's advocates say companies like Snap, TikTok and Meta are not doing enough to keep children safe.
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Boeing workers going on strike after overwhelming vote to reject contract
Machinists at Boeing have voted overwhelmingly to go on strike, another setback for the aviation giant whose reputation and finances were already being battered.
Social media fuels fentanyl crisis by providing easy access to drug dealers
Experts, law enforcement and children's advocates say companies like Snap, TikTok and Meta are not doing enough to keep children safe.
Navient banned from federal student loan servicing
Company to pay $120 million in fines and compensation to borrowers harmed by its practices.
Consumer Reports: High lead levels found in these 12 cinnamon and spice brands
A third of the cinnamon powders and spice mixtures tested yielded alarming results, advocacy group's study finds.
Man sues realtor he claims withheld Bezos' identity in $79M home sale
Businessman Leo Kryss alleges he wouldn't have shaved $6 million from his mansion's sale price if he had known Bezos was buyer.
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Uvalde school shooting report reveals border officers couldn't access key tools
A federal internal report found CBP officers who arrived at the scene of the Uvalde school shooting were unable to access important tools to aid their response.
Judge drops 2 counts against Trump in Georgia election probe
Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee dropped 2 counts in former President Donald Trump's Georgia election interference case.
Trump says he won't debate Harris again
Former President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he won't debate Vice President Kamala Harris again, saying, "THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE!"
Map for 2024 presidential election shows which states have early and mail voting
Weeks before the 2024 election, early voting by mail or in person will be available in most states — here's a map with more information about early voting options.
Senate to vote again on IVF protections after Trump debate comments
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Thursday that the Senate will vote next week on legislation to protect access to IVF that Republicans blocked just months ago.
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Steward Health Care CEO faces contempt vote
A vote is expected next week to hold Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre in contempt of Congress after he refused to appear at a hearing this week despite being subpoenaed to testify. This follows a nearly two-year CBS News investigation into how private equity investors and de la Torre siphoned hundreds of millions of dollars from Steward hospitals. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Social media fuels fentanyl crisis by providing easy access to drug dealers
Experts, law enforcement and children's advocates say companies like Snap, TikTok and Meta are not doing enough to keep children safe.
Consumer Reports: High lead levels found in these 12 cinnamon and spice brands
A third of the cinnamon powders and spice mixtures tested yielded alarming results, advocacy group's study finds.
Doctors more likely to perform unnecessary C-sections on Black moms, study says
A new report uncovered a disturbing racial disparity when it comes to C-sections, with doctors being more likely to perform them on Black mothers.
Biden administration still prioritizing menthol cigarette ban, official says
FDA's top tobacco official says the agency has "not abandoned" the proposed ban.
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Germany responds to Donald Trump's debate comments
Germany took to social media to rebut comments made by former President Donald Trump during the presidential debate Tuesday about the country's renewable energy industry.
Ancient jar smashed by "curious" 4-year-old is back on display
An Israeli museum has put a rare Bronze-Era jar that a 4-year-old accidentally smashed back on display.
7 family members killed as they watched TV at home
Gunmen made one member of the family, who was outside the house, knock on the door and then opened fire once it was opened, police said.
Germany bans Islamic center over alleged militant ties
Germany's Brandenburg state has banned a relatively small Islamic center operating in the town of Fürstenwalde, east of Berlin, over alleged terror ties.
Typhoon Yagi blamed for over 200 deaths, with Vietnam bearing the brunt
At least 197 people have been killed by Typhoon Yagi's inundations in Vietnam alone, as a vast swath of Southeast Asia reels from flooding and landslides.
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Cardi B welcomes 3rd baby with Offset, weeks after filing for divorce
The rap superstar posted several photos of herself in the hospital cradling her new baby daughter Thursday on Instagram.
Sylvester Stallone on role in "Tulsa King"
Legendary actor Sylvester Stallone talks about his latest role as a New York gangster in the Paramount+ hit series "Tulsa King." Stallone reveals why this character was the missing piece in his career and what it's like to share the screen with his daughter.
LL COOL J on surprising VMAs audience with Public Enemy appearance
LL COOL J lit up the VMAs stage, bringing out Chuck D and Flavor Flav for a powerful performance that celebrated hip hop's legacy and debuted new music from "The FORCE."
LL COOL J on rocking the VMAs
LL COOL J joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about how he felt taking the stage at the VMAs to deliver a performance of his classics and debut "Passion" from his new album "The Force."
Taylor Swift wins big at VMAs
MTV celebrated 40 years of the Video Music Awards Thursday night and it was a big night for Taylor Swift. The pop star won Video of the Year for "Fortnight" and also gave a rare public mention of her boyfriend, Travis Kelce. Sabrina Carpenter won song of the year for "Espresso."
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Microsoft says service issues "fully resolved" after outage shuts down systems
More than 20,000 users of Microsoft 365 tools alone reported issues accessing systems on Thursday morning in apparent software outage.
Apple's new AirPods double as a hearing aid. Here's what to know.
Can Apple's AirPods make hearing aids cool? Experts say they could help destigmatize hearing loss.
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.
Microsoft holding cybersecurity summit
Microsoft is holding a cybersecurity summit Tuesday in the wake of the CrowdStrike software update that caused a global outage in July. Microsoft reportedly plans to address ways the tech industry can improve its security. CBS News cybersecurity contributor Andrew Boyd has more.
Apple must pay Ireland more than $14 billion in back taxes, court rules
Ruling comes on same day EU court enforces whopping $2.7 billion penalty against Apple in long-running antitrust case.
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Polaris Dawn crew conducts first all-civilian spacewalk
The spacewalkers tested new SpaceX-designed pressure suits that could eventually be used by civilian astronauts on the moon and Mars.
California crews battle high temps, Line Fire
Record-high temperatures have hit several areas of California, Arizona and Oregon since Friday, extending the fire season and creating drier conditions that make wildfires spread faster. The Line Fire in Southern California has grown past 21,000 acres, roughly half the size of Washington, D.C. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
Transistor issue resolved, NASA clears way for Europa Clipper launch
The Europa Clipper remains on track for launch Oct. 10 to study Jupiter's icy moon Europa, where a vast ocean lurks beneath an icy crust.
The Climate Election: Maternal health & pregnancy
For those who are pregnant, extreme heat isn't just uncomfortable. Studies show it can lead to serious complications for them and their unborn child, including pre-term births, miscarriages and stillbirths, and even increase the likelihood of one of the leading causes of death of pregnant women in the U.S. — homicide. Here's what to know.
State of emergency over California Line Fire
Firefighters are battling triple-digit temperatures as they fight Southern California's Line Fire. Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency with thousands evacuating ahead of the blaze. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
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Bryan Kohberger's trial for Idaho student murders moved to Boise
The Idaho Supreme Court's order stated that all proceedings in the case be moved from Latah County, where the University of Idaho is located, to Ada County.
Most school shootings happen outside school walls
CBS News analysis of data on every U.S. school shooting since 1966 found many safety steps taken by school administrators don't address a significant threat to students and teachers.
Accused Georgia shooter rode to school with gun in bag, investigators say
Investigators confirmed that Colt Gray snuck a semi automatic assault rifle into Apalachee High School the day of the Georgia shooting.
7 family members killed as they watched TV at home
Gunmen made one member of the family, who was outside the house, knock on the door and then opened fire once it was opened, police said.
Germany bans Islamic center over alleged militant ties
Germany's Brandenburg state has banned a relatively small Islamic center operating in the town of Fürstenwalde, east of Berlin, over alleged terror ties.
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What's next after SpaceX Polaris spacewalk?
The four members of the SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew made history Thursday as they completed the first privately financed spacewalk in history. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew completes spacewalk
The first private commercial spacewalk in history was completed Thursday morning by the SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew. The four-person mission was led by billionaire tech CEO Jared Isaacman and lasted about two hours. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
SpaceX Polaris Dawn's first private spacewalk
SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Crew executed the first ever private spacewalk Thursday morning. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
SpaceX crew performs historic spacewalk
A SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts performed the first-ever commercial spacewalk Thursday morning. It is the first time a company, not a government space program, has performed a spacewalk.
Polaris Dawn crew conducts first all-civilian spacewalk
The spacewalkers tested new SpaceX-designed pressure suits that could eventually be used by civilian astronauts on the moon and Mars.
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A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer music heats up 2024
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
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Plane aborts takeoff to avoid collision
The pilot of an Alaska Airlines flight was forced to abort takeoff Thursday while traveling at about 120 mph down a runway at Nashville International Airport in order to avoid a potential collision with a Southwest Airlines plane. No one was injured.
Danger in the South China Sea | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Sunday on 60 Minutes: Cecilia Vega reports on what's been called "the most dangerous conflict no one is talking about:" growing tensions between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea.
Steward Health Care CEO skips Senate hearing
Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre is facing a contempt of Congress vote after failing to appear at a Senate hearing Thursday. The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions accuses de la Torre of financially benefiting from the bankruptcy of his company. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins to discuss the impact of Steward's bankruptcy on patients and hospitals.
Genealogist traced thousands of family trees
Genealogist Frazine Taylor of Montgomery, Alabama, made it her life's work to help African American families piece together their history, sifting through records where humans are identified only by numbers, names are misspelled and racially segregated records leave holes in family trees. James Brown pays tribute to her extraordinary accomplishments.
Impact of NYPD commissioner's resignation
The commissioner of the New York City Police Department has resigned. Edward Caban stepped down Thursday after federal agents seized his phone as part of a larger investigation involving high-ranking city officials. Marcia Kramer with CBS News New York has more on the ongoing corruption probe that led to Caban's resignation, and what it means for one of the largest police forces in the country.