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House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-California, has dropped out of the race for House speaker despite having plenty of supporting votes. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes has details for CBSN.
Two more bodies were found Wednesday in the Carolinas where the worst flooding ever recorded there continues to wreak havoc; Jim Axelrod spoke to Canadian Astronaut Chris Hadfield and his rise to internet stardom after recording songs, including David Bowie's "Space Oddity," while in orbit onboard the International Space Station
Despite significant fundraising and organizational advantage, Jeb Bush is running fourth or fifth in polls for early voting states and nationally. Bush spoke with Major Garrett in Iowa Wednesday and resisted the idea of having his former president brother join the campaign to boost those numbers.
The worst flooding in the Carolinas in years has killed eleven people; Driverless cars are moving off the drawing boards and onto the roads
Hillary Clinton appeared at a campaign event Monday with the parent of a child killed at Sandy Hook elementary school. She discussed the need to expand background checks for gun purchases and other gun control initiatives. Clinton also commented on Joe Biden potentially entering the race as well as her position on same-sex marriage. Julianna Goldman has more.
GOP presidential frontrunner Donald Trump said if he was elected, he would send refugees fleeing Syria and other war-torn regions back to their home countries. CBSN's Contessa Brewer has more on his remarks.
GOP frontrunner Donald Trump's tax plan is receiving heavy scrutiny from other Republican candidates. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN to discuss.
Donald Trump's recently unveiled tax plan is receiving both support and intense criticism. Vox chief political correspondent Jon Allen has analysis for CBSN.
Kim Davis claims meeting the pope, congressional Republicans grill Planned Parenthood president, major flooding and more are among today's CBS News Trending Stories.
GOP primary frontrunner Donald Trump says his tax plan will help balance the national budget, but some are skeptical of his math. Americans for Tax Reform president Grover Norquist broke down the numbers for CBSN.
Georgia is set to execute a woman Tuesday night for the first time in 70 years, ignoring a call from Pope Francis to spare the convicted murderer's life; Dean Reynolds profiles a Minnesota nun who is also a high school football coach
Donald Trump released his anticipated tax plan this week, calling it "amazing." Major Garrett took a closer look at the plan.
Donald Trump is defending his plan for reforming the tax code after critics deem it unrealistic. Time Magazine Political Reporter Zeke Miller talks Trump with CBSN.
The Pentagon has suspended a plan to train and equip Syrian rebels after weapons the U.S. supplied were handed over to a group linked to al Qaeda; After a blast in Iraq took both of his legs, a friend suggested Iraq War veteran Dan Nevins try yoga to help with his flashbacks
GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump has finally unveiled his tax plan. CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Major Garrett was there for the announcement, and joined CBSN's Contessa Brewer.
Some of the best moments from the 60 Minutes interview in which Scott Pelley challenges the GOP frontrunner including unaired clips.
Scott Pelley interviews Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, who lays out key policy details and reveals a major part of his tax proposal.
Outgoing House Speaker John Boehner had his first exit interview Sunday, discussing his surprise resignation on "Face the Nation." CBS News correspondent Julianna Goldman has more.
Trump says he could have lost his fortune during the 1990s recession, but clawed his way back to the top.
Pelley asks Trump how he would enact his plan to deport millions of undocumented immigrants.
The candidate says everybody wants to see his plan to reform the tax code, but he's not quite ready to release it.
Republican presidential candidate and Ohio Gov. John Kasich talks with CBS' "Face the Nation" to talk about extremists in the GOP, House Speaker John Boehner's resignation, and the state of the 2016 race to the White House
House Speaker John Boehner joins CBS' "Face the Nation" to discuss his recent resignation from Congress, Pope Francis' visit, and the divides in the Republican party.
House Speaker John Boehner says “it was the right decision” to step down from his leadership position. After announcing his resignation last Friday, the House Speaker says he did not want his Republican colleagues to “walk the plank” on his behalf.
After House Speaker John Boehner's surprise announcement that he is resigning, the maneuvering to succeed him is in overdrive. Julianna Goldman has a look at what's next.
Iran had presented a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and return to negotiations for a lasting end to the war.
Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian says he has visited Iran's supreme leader twice and talked with CBS News' Margaret Brennan about Mojtaba Khamenei's health.
Twenty-five years ago, a Soviet-designed helicopter crossed the mountains of Afghanistan with the first CIA officers sent into the country after 9/11, the opening move in what would later become America's longest war.
Some units would "possibly [be] needed in 90-120 days," according to an internal Army message reviewed by CBS News.
Tens of millions of people are in the path of the storm, which has canceled flights, concerts and sporting events.
The disclosure comes at a time of heightened concern over AI agents acting outside of human control.
The mayor of Athens said the explosion was likely caused by a gas leak.
President Trump moved to cancel almost $1 billion in spending that was approved by Congress, marking the second time his administration has employed a rarely used tactic that some lawmakers in both parties have called illegal.
A hurricane watch is in effect for Hawaii County due to the storm, which could dump up to 3 feet of rain on Hawaii's Big Island.
The disclosure comes at a time of heightened concern over AI agents acting outside of human control.
Alabama sued the social media company in 2025, claiming the platform had negative effects on the mental well-being of youths.
Drs. Travan and Travis Jasper, identical twins, are co-directors of the emergency department at Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, Virginia, the city where they grew up in poverty.
Tens of millions of people are in the path of the storm, which has canceled flights, concerts and sporting events.
The Supreme Court said in an unsigned decision that ordering Missouri to restore its 2025 map "would usher in electoral chaos."
Alabama sued the social media company in 2025, claiming the platform had negative effects on the mental well-being of youths.
Chipotle, McDonald's and Shake Shack are among the restaurant chains revamping their menus as more consumers go on weight-loss drugs.
Meta, Microsoft and other major tech companies are developing a range of AI products for consumers, from wearables to speakers.
The two-week trial in New Mexico centered on accusations Facebook deceived users about a data breach.
The surge in diesel prices this year is putting a financial squeeze on schools, farms and small businesses around the U.S.
Twenty-five years ago, a Soviet-designed helicopter crossed the mountains of Afghanistan with the first CIA officers sent into the country after 9/11, the opening move in what would later become America's longest war.
President Trump moved to cancel almost $1 billion in spending that was approved by Congress, marking the second time his administration has employed a rarely used tactic that some lawmakers in both parties have called illegal.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian airing on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 27, 2026.
Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian, who is also a physician, says he has visited Iran's supreme leader twice and talked with CBS News' Margaret Brennan about Mojtaba Khamenei's health.
The Supreme Court said in an unsigned decision that ordering Missouri to restore its 2025 map "would usher in electoral chaos."
Minutes into a run, Caroline McCaffrey was struck with a massive headache. The resulting medical journey would reveal a family risk for a dangerous condition.
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.
New research highlights common themes shared by people who found reasons to keep living through dark times.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
Police have identified similarities in some of the killings but said they had not found conclusive evidence that the same person or people were responsible.
The Vatican estimated that 800,000 people came out for the Mass.
Twenty-five years ago, a Soviet-designed helicopter crossed the mountains of Afghanistan with the first CIA officers sent into the country after 9/11, the opening move in what would later become America's longest war.
The mayor of Athens said the explosion was likely caused by a gas leak.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian airing on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 27, 2026.
New York City native Karina Rykman has earned accolades for her unmissable live act. The singer-songwriter and bassist recently celebrated the release of her new studio album, "Late Checkout," at Zabar's, becoming the first band to play at the iconic Upper West Side delicatessen. Here's Karina Rykman with "Shoegaze Summer."
New York City native Karina Rykman has earned accolades for her unmissable live act. The singer-songwriter and bassist recently celebrated the release of her new studio album, "Late Checkout," at Zabar's, becoming the first band to play at the iconic Upper West Side delicatessen. Here's Karina Rykman with "Easy, Rider."
New York City native Karina Rykman has earned accolades for her unmissable live act. The singer-songwriter and bassist recently celebrated the release of her new studio album, "Late Checkout," at Zabar's, becoming the first band to play at the iconic Upper West Side delicatessen. Here's Karina Rykman with title track "Late Checkout."
Comedian Stavros Halkias speaks with Nate Burleson about his latest standup special, his hit show "Tires," his role in the Anthony Bourdain biopic, "Tony," and more.
For decades, children have sent Highlights magazine their drawings, poems, questions and concerns. Now Highlights is turning 80. We took a look back at the beloved magazine's history.
The Federal Aviation Administration is rolling out new air traffic control software that uses artificial intelligence as a prediction tool. This comes as more than half of Americans worry that AI models could act on their own to cause harm, accord to a CBS News survey. Kris Van Cleave has the story.
Pope Leo XIV traveled to France, the first papal visit in nearly 20 years. Chris Livesay reports.
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.
Alabama sued the social media company in 2025, claiming the platform had negative effects on the mental well-being of youths.
The growing concerns over the safety of artificial intelligence and the speed of its development have many calling for government regulation. Recently, President Trump said he plans to appoint an adviser and create an AI force. J.B. Branch, director of federal AI governance and technology policy at Public Citizen, joins CBS News to discuss.
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
Authorities haven't disclosed the exact cause of Fortune's death, but they did rule it a homicide and have arrested two men.
Former "American Idol" contestant and music pastor Caleb Flynn stands accused of murdering his wife. His former mistress, Alleigha Botner, testified in the trial. CBS News' Ian Lee has more details.
A Minnesota native who had been serving aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln for nearly 10 months came home to an upsetting surprise.
Dr. Idris Evans, the Pittsburgh doctor killed in a violent home invasion, is being remembered for his kindness and compassion.
Former "American Idol" contestant Caleb Flynn is on trial for allegedly killing his wife and staging an elaborate crime scene. Flynn's former mistress testified at the trial. Ian Lee has the latest details.
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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.
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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, 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.
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 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.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Patrick Clancy wrestles with grief and shares memories of his children in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
New York City native Karina Rykman has earned accolades for her unmissable live act. The singer-songwriter and bassist recently celebrated the release of her new studio album, "Late Checkout," at Zabar's, becoming the first band to play at the iconic Upper West Side delicatessen. Here's Karina Rykman with "Shoegaze Summer."
New York City native Karina Rykman has earned accolades for her unmissable live act. The singer-songwriter and bassist recently celebrated the release of her new studio album, "Late Checkout," at Zabar's, becoming the first band to play at the iconic Upper West Side delicatessen. Here's Karina Rykman with "Easy, Rider."
New York City native Karina Rykman has earned accolades for her unmissable live act. The singer-songwriter and bassist recently celebrated the release of her new studio album, "Late Checkout," at Zabar's, becoming the first band to play at the iconic Upper West Side delicatessen. Here's Karina Rykman with title track "Late Checkout."
Chef Fabio Trabocchi has won a James Beard Award for his culinary prowess. His flagship restaurant Fiola holds a Michelin star. Ed O'Keefe joins Trabocchi for lunch.