James Comey indicted on 2 counts
The Justice Department has charged James Comey with one count of making false statements and one count of obstruction of justice. CBS News Justice Department reporter Jake Rosen has more.
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Possible charges for former FBI director
Sources tell CBS News that federal prosecutors are nearing a decision about whether to seek an indictment against former FBI Director James Comey. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.
Officials give update on ICE facility shooting
Federal officials provided new details Thursday about the deadly shooting at an ICE facility Wednesday in Dallas, Texas.
Trump expected to sign TikTok deal
President Trump on Thursday said he was "very disappointed" with Russian President Vladimir Putin over Russia's war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump is expected to sign a deal to put American companies and investors in charge of the app's U.S. operations. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Trump on looming government shutdown
President Trump is blaming Democrats for a potential government shutdown if the legislative branch doesn't agree on a budget. This comes after sources tell CBS News that federal agencies have been instructed to prepare for layoffs.
Trump, Kimmel and freedom of speech
Jimmy Kimmel is back on the air after ABC pulled his show last week over comments about the death of Charlie Kirk. Kimmel's return comes amid an intense debate over the state of free speech in America. CBS News chief Washington analyst Robert Costa has more.
Dr. Lucky Sekhon on Trump and Tylenol
Dr. Lucky Sekhon joins CBS News to share her thoughts on President Trump's announcement this week about pregnant women, Tylenol and autism.
Trump administration ending food insecurity report
The Trump administration's Department of Agriculture is ending the Household Food Security Report, a decades-long effort to track food insecurity across the country. Craig Gundersen, professor of economics at Baylor University and a former USDA economist, joined CBS News to discuss the decision to end the report.
Where Zelenskyy and Trump stand
President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Tuesday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. After that meeting, Mr. Trump said on social media that Ukraine was in a position to win back all its territory from Russia. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Deadly ICE facility shooting in Dallas
A gunman opened fire on an ICE facility in Dallas Wednesday morning. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports. Editor's Note: The Department of Homeland Security has issued a correction, saying that as of 2:30 p.m. local time on Wednesday, one person is dead from the shooting and two others are in critical condition.
Some employees laid off by DOGE being rehired
The Trump administration is offering to reinstate hundreds of former federal employees who were laid off by DOGE earlier this year. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
House GOP majority shrinks with Grijalva win
Democrat Adelita Grijalva won the race for Arizona's 7th Congressional District in a special election, defeating Republican Daniel Butierez for her late father's seat after he died in March. The win narrows the Republican majority in the House. CBS News' Taurean Small has more details.
Vanessa Kerry on Trump's climate change talk
President Trump criticized efforts to fight climate change while addressing the United Nations General Assembly Tuesday. Vanessa Kerry, CEO of Seed Global Health and WHO special envoy for climate change and health, joined CBS News to discuss the president's remarks.
Ryan Routh tries to harm himself
Ryan Routh attempted to harm himself after a jury convicted him Tuesday of trying to assassinate Donald Trump on his Florida golf course last year. Routh possibly used a pen that was on his desk to stab himself in the neck before U.S. marshals tackled him. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides has more on the verdict and criminal defense attorney Joe Tamburino joins CBS News with analysis of the trial.
Routh convicted in Trump assassination attempt
A jury has convicted Ryan Routh of attempting to assassinate President Trump on his Florida golf course last year. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides has more.
Trump cancels meeting with Schumer, Jeffries
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is speaking out after President Trump canceled a meeting with Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. The three had planned to speak about how to avert a government shutdown with a deadline to fund the government coming next week. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Nexstar and Sinclair to preempt Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel will return to ABC's airwaves Tuesday night, but not on ABC affiliates owned by Nexstar and Sinclair. The two station groups say they'll continue to preempt "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" following Kimmel's remarks last week about the death of Charlie Kirk. Peter Kafka, chief correspondent for Business Insider, joined CBS News to discuss.
Trump takes questions during Zelenskyy meeting
President Trump on Tuesday spoke with reporters while meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
California law forces federal agents to unmask
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a new law prohibiting federal law enforcement officers, like ICE agents, from wearing masks when conducting arrests. Elise Preston reports.
Trump and the DOJ's independence
President Trump in a social media post over the weekend explicitly told his attorney general to investigate his political opponents. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Doctor reacts to Trump's Tylenol announcement
President Trump on Monday told pregnant women to avoid Tylenol, linking the drug to autism despite criticism from medical experts. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder shares her thoughts on the announcement.
White House confirms it dropped Homan probe
The Trump administration confirms it dropped a Biden-era investigation into Tom Homan, who had been accused of taking a bribe last year, before he was named border czar. Scott MacFarlane has more on that and President Trump's public calls for the prosecution of his political rivals.
Jimmy Kimmel to return: What to know
ABC announced Monday that "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" would return Tuesday. The show was pulled last week following comments from Kimmel about the death of Charlie Kirk. Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
Trump's announcement on pregnancy and Tylenol
President Trump announced Monday the FDA believes pregnant women should not take acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, claiming there could be a link between the medication and autism, despite objections from medical experts. Ed O'Keefe reports on the announcement and Dr. Jon LaPook tries to answer the lingering questions.
Details on return of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" will return to ABC Tuesday night, the network has announced. ABC had pulled Kimmel's show off the air after a comment last week about the death of Charlie Kirk. Peter White, executive editor of television at Deadline, joined CBS News to discuss.
Judge blocks White House ban on news outlets, but reporters still denied access
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump's ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, but access has not yet been restored.
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Trump to host China's Xi at White House with AI and tariffs on the agenda
President Trump will host Chinese President Xi Jinping for meetings and a state dinner on Thursday, as the world's two most powerful countries try to extend a tariff truce and grapple with a rivalry on advanced AI.
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Oil prices back up as U.S. and Iran trade threats to expand 7-month war
As Iran responds to Trump's threat of annihilation with its own warning of a possible "new front" in the war, global oil prices are rising again.
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Taylor Swift to debut "Patient Zero" music video at VMAs. Watch a preview.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
Navy reports 8 suicide attempts on carrier group that faced monthslong deployment
There have been eight suicide attempts across the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group since the beginning of its grueling monthslong deployment last year, Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said.
Sen. Tim Scott says GOP in "fight for our lives," sees path to holding Senate
With just under six weeks until the midterms, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina laid out the NRSC's strategy to try to hold onto the Senate amid a tough political environment.
Hawaii under another hurricane watch as new storm closes in
Nolo is expected to become a hurricane sometime Thursday night and could become a major hurricane by the weekend as it approaches Hawaii's Big Island.
Hurricane Polo is a powerful Category 5 storm off Mexico. See its path.
Hurricane Polo intensified back into a Category 5 storm — the strongest on the hurricane scale — off Mexico's southwestern coast. Here's the latest on its path.
Australia says rogue OpenAI model hacked into its healthcare system
OpenAI hacked into Australia's healthcare system in June, but only informed the country's government in September.
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Hiker falls over 800 feet to his death after another found dead on same mountain
A hiker fell between 800 and 1,000 feet to his death over the weekend, after going over the side of a switchback trail on Washington state's Sauk Mountain.
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Taylor Swift to debut "Patient Zero" music video at VMAs. Watch a preview.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
Election year "poop water" claims lead wealthy suburb to drop recycling plan
A Phoenix suburb ditched a plan to send recycled water from toilets and other sources directly to residents' taps after political candidates made unproven claims that the water is contaminated "poop water."
Florida gov. candidate Byron Donalds responds after Trump mentions removed from site
Some prominent references to President Trump were scrubbed from Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds' campaign website in recent weeks, but the Republican said he isn't backing away from the president's agenda.
Sen. Tim Scott says GOP in "fight for our lives," sees path to holding Senate
With just under six weeks until the midterms, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina laid out the NRSC's strategy to try to hold onto the Senate amid a tough political environment.
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Disney is raising prices for Disney+ and Hulu. See the breakdown.
The price hikes for new subscribers are effective immediately. Existing subscribers' plans will go up next month.
Social Security tax hike "financially impossible" for many, expert says
Raising payroll taxes enough to stabilize Social Security could add thousands of dollars in annual costs, according to one analysis.
Mortgage rates top 7% for the first time since May 2024
As rates climb, more buyers are seeking riskier adjustable-rate mortgages, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Meta's Muse shopping agent is a hit, as AI commerce starts to take off
Meta's new AI tool now ranks at the top of the App Store. Some retail experts see a "natural evolution from search."
Andreessen Horowitz launches AI school as college alternative
One of Silicon Valley's most prominent venture investors is gearing its new tech academy toward aspiring entrepreneurs focused on building AI.
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Election year "poop water" claims lead wealthy suburb to drop recycling plan
A Phoenix suburb ditched a plan to send recycled water from toilets and other sources directly to residents' taps after political candidates made unproven claims that the water is contaminated "poop water."
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Trump to host China's Xi at White House with AI and tariffs on the agenda
President Trump will host Chinese President Xi Jinping for meetings and a state dinner on Thursday, as the world's two most powerful countries try to extend a tariff truce and grapple with a rivalry on advanced AI.
Judge blocks White House ban on news outlets, but reporters still denied access
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump's ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, but access has not yet been restored.
Florida gov. candidate Byron Donalds responds after Trump mentions removed from site
Some prominent references to President Trump were scrubbed from Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds' campaign website in recent weeks, but the Republican said he isn't backing away from the president's agenda.
Sen. Tim Scott says GOP in "fight for our lives," sees path to holding Senate
With just under six weeks until the midterms, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina laid out the NRSC's strategy to try to hold onto the Senate amid a tough political environment.
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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.
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.
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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.
Her son was dying, but his rare cancer made it difficult to get the right drug
As knowledge about genetics advances, some doctors say cancers should be defined by their mutations, not the tissues where they manifest.
Her postpartum symptoms wouldn't go away. A brain tumor was to blame.
Lisa Fasone's first pregnancy went smoothly. Then a rare health condition put her dreams of a second child on hold.
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Chinese analysts say Trump should "understand pressure doesn't work" on Xi
Trump must accept that pressure alone "doesn't work on Xi. It doesn't work on China, and it doesn't work on the Chinese people," experts tell CBS News.
Accused Nazi POW camp guard, 105, being investigated in Germany
The man is "accused of being an accessory to multiple murders through his activities there," prosecutors said.
Australia says rogue OpenAI model hacked into its healthcare system
OpenAI hacked into Australia's healthcare system in June, but only informed the country's government in September.
Ambassador says son is fighting for his life after attack in West Bank
Neria Leiter, the son of Israel's ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, was seriously injured in a car-ramming attack in the West Bank.
6 people killed in bear attacks in Siberia: "Under siege"
Prosecutors said they opened a probe into criminal negligence, accusing local officials of failing to control bear numbers.
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First look at Taylor Swift's "Patient Zero"
"CBS Mornings" shares an exclusive first look at the video for Taylor Swift's new single, "Patient Zero."
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Taylor Swift to debut "Patient Zero" music video at VMAs. Watch a preview.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
Taylor Swift releasing new music before VMAs
Taylor Swift announced a new single, "Patient Zero," and a deluxe version of her record-breaking album, "The Life of a Showgirl," this week as the VMAs and Grammy voting season approach. Bryan West, who covers Taylor Swift for USA Today, joins "The Daily Report."
Dolly Parton's estate granted restraining order against her nephew
A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.
Ugly legal fight for Dolly Parton's estate
Members of Dolly Parton's family and team appear to be feuding over her estate. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul explains.
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Police accused of misusing Flock cameras
Concerns are growing over the potential misuse of automated license plate readers. Five police officers in Indianapolis are the latest to face criminal charges for allegedly using Flock cameras to track romantic partners and others.
OpenAI agent hacked Australian website
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese slammed OpenAI after revealing the technology company's AI agent hacked into an Australian government website. Jo Ling Kent has more.
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.
Australia says rogue OpenAI model hacked into its healthcare system
OpenAI hacked into Australia's healthcare system in June, but only informed the country's government in September.
How Meta AI agent Muse differs from chatbots
Meta is announcing its latest artificial intelligence tools and smart glasses at its annual showcase on Wednesday. CNET AI reporter Katelyn Chedraoui joins CBS News to discuss.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Police accused of misusing Flock cameras
Concerns are growing over the potential misuse of automated license plate readers. Five police officers in Indianapolis are the latest to face criminal charges for allegedly using Flock cameras to track romantic partners and others.
Accused Nazi POW camp guard, 105, being investigated in Germany
The man is "accused of being an accessory to multiple murders through his activities there," prosecutors said.
Rollercoaster linked to brain injuries
Over 100 Six Flags visitors are accusing the X2 rollercoaster in Southern California of leaving them with traumatic brain injuries. Carter Evans has more.
Dolly Parton's nephew facing court order
Dolly Parton's nephew, Bryan Seaver, who had announced her death in a video last month, was ordered by a court to stay out of most of her estate's affairs after threat accusations. Nicole Valdes has the latest.
American Idol contestant on trial for murder
Caleb Flynn, a former American Idol contestant, is on trial in Ohio for the murder of his wife. Ian Lee has the story.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Six Flags coaster allegedly injured over 100
A wave of lawsuits alleges the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in California left riders with severe brain injuries. Six Flags says it does not comment on pending litigation.
Police accused of misusing Flock cameras
Concerns are growing over the potential misuse of automated license plate readers. Five police officers in Indianapolis are the latest to face criminal charges for allegedly using Flock cameras to track romantic partners and others.
OpenAI agent hacked Australian website
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese slammed OpenAI after revealing the technology company's AI agent hacked into an Australian government website. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Nor'easter looms over East Coast
Waves are already pounding beaches on parts of the East Coast as a nor'easter barrels in. Rob Marciano has the forecast.