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GOP presidential contender Donald Trump says that if he’s elected, hedge fund managers can expect a tax hike. The GOP frontrunner and business mogul claims that unlike 2016 opponents Jeb Bush and Hillary Clinton, he will not be controlled by Wall Street

GOP presidential contender Donald Trump says that if he’s elected, hedge fund managers can expect a tax hike. The GOP frontrunner and business mogul claims that unlike 2016 opponents Jeb Bush and Hillary Clinton, he will not be controlled by Wall Street.

Sep 13, 2015
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Presidential frontrunner Donald Trump says his biggest competitor Dr. Ben Carson lacks “natural ability” when it comes to negotiating business deals

Presidential frontrunner Donald Trump says his biggest competitor Dr. Ben Carson lacks “natural ability” when it comes to negotiating business deals.

Sep 13, 2015
1:12

A triumphant Donald Trump said farewell to former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, who dropped out of the field of Republicans running for president and took a parting shot at the GOP front-runner

A triumphant Donald Trump said farewell to former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, who dropped out of the field of Republicans running for president and took a parting shot at the GOP front-runner. The businessman said attacking him seemed to be an "unlucky" strategy and issued a warning to just about anybody who has taken him on. Julianna Goldman reports.

Sep 12, 2015
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The Louisiana governor has called Trump a "narcissist," an "egomaniac," and "full of foolishness and nonsense." Here's a look at some of Jindal's harshest hits against the Republican frontrunner

Sep 12, 2015
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Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal -- trailing far behind in the polls for the GOP nomination -- declared Donald Trump unfit for the White House

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal -- trailing far behind in the polls for the GOP nomination -- declared Donald Trump unfit for the White House. Jindal's criticism comes a day after fellow GOP candidate Ben Carson questioned Trump's faith. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett reports

Sep 10, 2015
2:27

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the September 9, 2015 edition

GOP presidential frontrunner Donald Trump told a rally of Tea Party Republicans the Iran nuclear deal is a disgrace; Queen Elizabeth II became the United Kingdom's longest reigning monarch Wednesday.

Sep 9, 2015
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GOP presidential frontrunner Donald Trump told a rally of Tea Party Republicans the Iran nuclear deal is a disgrace

GOP presidential frontrunner Donald Trump told a rally of Tea Party Republicans the Iran nuclear deal is a disgrace. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett asked Trump what he would do with the deal if elected president.

Sep 9, 2015
2:36

The Democratic presidential candidate's response to questions about her private email server have evolved in the months since she first addressed it

Sep 9, 2015
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While many Americans took Labor Day off, presidential hopefuls hit the campaign trail in full force

While many Americans took Labor Day off, presidential hopefuls hit the campaign trail in full force. CBSN's Contessa Brewer has the latest.

Sep 7, 2015
5:41

CBS News Congressional Correspondent Nancy Cordes, Slate’s Jamelle Bouie, the Wall Street Journal’s Gerald Seib, and the Federalist’s Ben Domenech discuss Jeb Bush’s recent attacks on Donald Trump

CBS News Congressional Correspondent Nancy Cordes, Slate’s Jamelle Bouie, the Wall Street Journal’s Gerald Seib, and the Federalist’s Ben Domenech discuss Jeb Bush’s recent attacks on Donald Trump

Sep 6, 2015
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CBS News Congressional Correspondent Nancy Cordes, Slate’s Jamelle Bouie, the Wall Street Journal’s Gerald Seib, and the Federalist’s Ben Domenech discuss Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and how he could capitalize on the underlying issue of national security

CBS News Congressional Correspondent Nancy Cordes, Slate’s Jamelle Bouie, the Wall Street Journal’s Gerald Seib, and the Federalist’s Ben Domenech discuss Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and how he could capitalize on the underlying issue of national security.

Sep 6, 2015
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CBS News Congressional Correspondent Nancy Cordes, Slate’s Jamelle Bouie, the Wall Street Journal’s Gerald Seib, and the Federalist’s Ben Domenech discuss the latest developments in the 2016 race to the White House

CBS News Congressional Correspondent Nancy Cordes, Slate’s Jamelle Bouie, the Wall Street Journal’s Gerald Seib, and the Federalist’s Ben Domenech discuss the latest developments in the 2016 race to the White House.

Sep 6, 2015
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CBS News Congressional Correspondent Nancy Cordes, Slate’s Jamelle Bouie, the Wall Street Journal’s Gerald Seib, and the Federalist’s Ben Domenech discuss Donald Trump and the Republican party

CBS News Congressional Correspondent Nancy Cordes, Slate’s Jamelle Bouie, the Wall Street Journal’s Gerald Seib, and the Federalist’s Ben Domenech discuss Donald Trump and the Republican party.

Sep 6, 2015
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Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich discusses the latest field of Republican presidential candidates with "Face the Nation" host John Dickerson

Sep 6, 2015
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Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich says no national leader really knows anything about the head of the Quds force in regards to Trump’s interview with Hugh Hewitt. Gingrich points out that a business person might just be what voters want

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich says no national leader really knows anything about the head of the Quds force in regards to Trump’s interview with Hugh Hewitt. Gingrich points out that a business person might just be what voters want.

Sep 6, 2015
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Fiorina talks about the current migrant crisis in Europe, saying the United States needs to step up as a leader. But, she also says the U.S. has to be “very careful about who we let enter this country...to ensure terrorists don't come here”

The Republican presidential candidate talks about the current migrant crisis in Europe, saying the United States needs to step up as a leader. But, she also says the U.S. has to be “very careful about who we let enter this country...to ensure terrorists don't come here.”

Sep 6, 2015
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Carly Fiorina bashes Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for her recent email server controversy, commenting that it takes a lot of work and effort to install a private server in one’s basement

Carly Fiorina bashes Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for her recent email server controversy, commenting that it takes a lot of work and effort to install a private server in one’s basement.

Sep 6, 2015
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Carly Fiorina says she understands how the economy, technology, and leadership work and notes that running for political office all of your life may not necessarily be the best qualifications to become president of the United States

Carly Fiorina says she understands how the economy, technology, and leadership work and notes that running for political office all of your life may not necessarily be the best qualifications to become president of the United States.

Sep 6, 2015
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The latest on the 2016 campaign trail, Hillary Clinton’s emails, and the European migrant crisis with Republican presidential Carly Fiorina, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, Buzz Aldrin, and others

The latest on the 2016 campaign trail, Hillary Clinton’s emails, and the European migrant crisis with Republican presidential Carly Fiorina, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, Buzz Aldrin, and others.

Sep 6, 2015
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Ahead of Congress' return from their August recess, Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pennsylvania, makes a last pitch to Americans against President Obama's Iran nuclear deal

Sep 5, 2015
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Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump signed a pledge Thursday saying he will support whoever wins the GOP nomination, and not run as a third-party candidate

Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump signed a pledge Thursday saying he will support whoever wins the GOP nomination, and not run as a third-party candidate. Rick Davis, former campaign manager to John McCain, spoke to CBSN about Trump's unorthodox campaign.

Sep 3, 2015
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Security at a GOP primary event for candidate Donald Trump tore down a sign and scuffled with protesters dressed in white sheets

Security at a GOP primary event for candidate Donald Trump tore down a sign and scuffled with protesters dressed in white sheets. CBSN's Contessa Brewer reports.

Sep 3, 2015
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GOP presidential frontrunner Donald Trump promised Thursday not to make a third-party run for the White House if he loses the GOP nomination.

GOP presidential frontrunner Donald Trump promised Thursday not to make a third-party run for the White House if he loses the GOP nomination. CBS News correspondent Julianna Goldman reports.

Sep 3, 2015
1:56

What's in the Republican National Committee's 2016 loyalty pledge for presidential candidates that Donald Trump just signed?

Sep 3, 2015
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Clinton's email controversy, the GOP loyalty pledge, Bush and Trump battling and more

Clinton's email controversy, the GOP loyalty pledge, Bush and Trump battling and more. Former RNC communications director Doug Heye has campaign analysis for CBSN.

Sep 3, 2015
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The story behind the first CIA officers in Afghanistan after 9/11

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.

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US Massachusetts Extreme Weather Nor'easter

Nor'easter brings heavy flooding, major power outages to the East Coast

Tens of millions of people are in the path of the storm, which has canceled flights, concerts and sporting events.

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U.S. military lays groundwork for potential action around Cuba

Some units would "possibly [be] needed in 90-120 days," according to an internal Army message reviewed by CBS News.

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5 missing after explosion collapses building in historic heart of Athens

4 American tourists dead after building explosion in Greece

The mayor of Athens said the explosion was likely caused by a gas leak.

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Trump and Xi to set up AI safety channel as military, trade talks continue

The White House said the two leaders agreed on using the term "super intelligence" rather than "artificial intelligence" to describe the technology.

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Hurricane Nolo could cause "catastrophic" flooding in Hawaii, forecasters warn

Hurricane Nolo weakened slightly as it began to move away from Hawaii, forecasters said, but it was still expected to lash the Big Island and Maui with heavy rains through the weekend.

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OpenAI agent accessed government website data after going rogue, company reveals

The disclosure comes at a time of heightened concern over AI agents acting outside of human control.

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OpenAI agent accessed government website data after going rogue, company reveals

The disclosure comes at a time of heightened concern over AI agents acting outside of human control.

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TikTok settles lawsuit over youth safety concerns for at least $100 million

Alabama sued the social media company in 2025, claiming the platform had negative effects on the mental well-being of youths.

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Twin doctors who grew up in poverty returned to their hometown to co-run an ER

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.

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Nor'easter brings heavy flooding, major power outages to the East Coast

Tens of millions of people are in the path of the storm, which has canceled flights, concerts and sporting events.

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Supreme Court again blocks Missouri's new House map that favored GOP

The Supreme Court said in an unsigned decision that ordering Missouri to restore its 2025 map "would usher in electoral chaos."

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TikTok settles lawsuit over youth safety concerns for at least $100 million

Alabama sued the social media company in 2025, claiming the platform had negative effects on the mental well-being of youths.

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How GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are changing fast-food menus

Chipotle, McDonald's and Shake Shack are among the restaurant chains revamping their menus as more consumers go on weight-loss drugs.

Sep 25

Ready or not, here come the AI gadgets, from "charms" to smart speakers

Meta, Microsoft and other major tech companies are developing a range of AI products for consumers, from wearables to speakers.

Sep 25

Facebook found liable for deceiving users in Cambridge Analytica case

The two-week trial in New Mexico centered on accusations Facebook deceived users about a data breach.

Sep 25

Soaring U.S. diesel prices slam local communities as fuel costs surge

The surge in diesel prices this year is putting a financial squeeze on schools, farms and small businesses around the U.S.

Sep 25

Politics

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Trump and Xi to set up AI safety channel as military, trade talks continue

The White House said the two leaders agreed on using the term "super intelligence" rather than "artificial intelligence" to describe the technology.

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Trump cancels nearly $1 billion in spending, a move some lawmakers called illegal

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.

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Transcript: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"

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.

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Iranian President Pezeshkian talks about proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

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.

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Teen's headache reveals family health risk: "Saving people's lives"

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.

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Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?

The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."

Sep 24

Bone health and the "silent disease": 4 things women should know

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.

Sep 23

Even the smallest joys can help prevent suicide, researchers say

New research highlights common themes shared by people who found reasons to keep living through dark times.

Sep 22

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JB Pritzker reveals GLP-1 use, pressed on possible presidential run

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.

Sep 21

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Russian foreign minister accuses Europe of blocking Ukraine peace talks

Both Moscow and Kyiv have stepped up attacks after the deadliest summer since 2022 — the year Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine.

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Trump and Xi to set up AI safety channel as military, trade talks continue

The White House said the two leaders agreed on using the term "super intelligence" rather than "artificial intelligence" to describe the technology.

3H ago

Fears of serial killer rise in South Africa after body of 10th woman found

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.

6H ago

Massive crowd of worshippers in France attend Mass during Pope Leo visit

The Vatican estimated that 800,000 people came out for the Mass.

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Karina Rykman plays "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 "Shoegaze Summer."

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Karina Rykman plays "Easy, Rider"

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Karina Rykman plays "Late Checkout"

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Stavros Halkias is "kind of a comedy nerd"

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.

10H ago
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Highlights magazine celebrates 80 years

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.

10H ago
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FAA rolls out new AI flight software

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.

10H ago
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Pope Leo visits France

Pope Leo XIV traveled to France, the first papal visit in nearly 20 years. Chris Livesay reports.

11H ago
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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.

Mar 28, 2024
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TikTok settles lawsuit over youth safety concerns for at least $100 million

Alabama sued the social media company in 2025, claiming the platform had negative effects on the mental well-being of youths.

20H ago

Court sides with Pentagon in Anthropic case

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.

23H ago
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice

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.

Sep 18
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New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century

Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.

Sep 18

Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage

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.

Sep 16

Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt

Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.

Sep 16

Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"

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.

Sep 12

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Tasia Fortune's hanging was "staged" after her death, police say

Authorities haven't disclosed the exact cause of Fortune's death, but they did rule it a homicide and have arrested two men.

Sep 25

Latest in trial of "American Idol" contestant

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.

Sep 25
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Minnesota sailor returns from USS Lincoln duty to find apartment ransacked

A Minnesota native who had been serving aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln for nearly 10 months came home to an upsetting surprise.

Sep 25

Pittsburgh doctor killed while he slept remembered as "a true angel on Earth"

Dr. Idris Evans, the Pittsburgh doctor killed in a violent home invasion, is being remembered for his kindness and compassion.

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"American Idol" alum's ex-mistress testifies

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.

Sep 25
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum

Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.

Sep 16

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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe

NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.

Aug 30

Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos

The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.

Aug 30

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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal

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.

Aug 21

NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off

The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.

Aug 19

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Notable Deaths in 2026

A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.

Sep 21
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Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures

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.

Aug 25
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Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay

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.

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Summer music highlights of 2026

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.

Sep 11
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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center

The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.

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Extended interview: Patrick Clancy

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.

Sep 22
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The brain benefits of Mahjong

Mahjong is having a moment, drawing a new generation of fans who are joining clubs and getting into the game. And a growing body of research suggests it could benefit your brain later in life. Bradley Blackburn explains.

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Suicide survivor on mission to help others

New research is shedding light on suicide prevention and possible techniques to help people in crisis. During this suicide prevention awareness month, Natalie Brand spoke to a survivor on a mission to help others.

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Why America's cars have lost their color

If you take a look around on the road these days, you may notice cars seem a lot less colorful. Bright blues, reds, and yellows have increasingly given way to black, white, and silver. CBS News' Evyn Moon looks at why America's cars have lost their color.

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Karina Rykman plays "Shoegaze Summer"

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