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Cargo plane crashes near Toldeo, Ohio; stranded family saved by message in a bottle
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Cat carried over raging river in Pakistan
A rescuer saved a cat from flooding in Pakistan, and they made it across a raging river to safety, footage posted on Wednesday shows.
Flooding moves east, hitting Mississippi
Heavy rain is flooding parts of Mississippi, prompting rescues and evacuations in certain communities. It's the same storm system that caused devastating flooding in North Texas earlier this week. Justin Michaels with the Weather Channel has more.
Major fire rips through Massachusetts boat yard
A devastating fire tore through a Massachusetts boat yard on Friday. Boats, cars and buildings went up in flames. The cause is under investigation.
Good Samaritans flip car after rollover crash
A group of strangers banded together to rescue a man from a flipped vehicle after he veered off the road in San Antonio, Texas. The man was reportedly recovering in a hospital.
Ukraine says Russia is stealing its children
Ukraine has repeatedly accused Russia of stealing Ukrainian children and forcibly deporting them to Russian-held territory. CBS News correspondent Chris Livesay spoke with two young boys who say Russians took them to Russian-held Donetsk. They said they would still be there today if their guardian Anton hadn't made a perilous trip to rescue them.
Blind equestrian on defying the odds
Lissa Bachner began losing her vision at a young age but didn't let it stop her passion for horseback riding. "CBS Mornings" lead national correspondent David Begnaud speaks with the inspirational equestrian about her journey and book, "Milo's Eyes: How a Blind Equestrian and Her 'Seeing Eye Horse' Rescued Each Other."
Woman rescued before sinkhole swallows car
A woman in El Paso was rescued from her car on Tuesday moments before it was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
Beagles find loving homes after rescue
At least 4,000 beagles subjected to inhumane conditions at a Virginia breeding facility have been rescued. Manuel Bojorquez looks at the inside efforts to bring them to safety and find their forever homes.
Beluga whale lifted from French river dies during rescue attempt
While the sea mammal was successfully lifted out of the river, experts knew he was in poor condition to make the rest of the trip back to sea.
Kentucky man rescues neighbors from flooding
A Kentucky man is credited with helping save nine of his neighbors who became trapped amid deadly floods in the eastern part of the state. Nathan Day joins CBS News to share how his community came together for the rescue efforts and his experience trekking through the floodwaters.
Ukrainian forces still holed-up in steelworks
A Ukrainian military official is pleading for help from the international community to get wounded military members out of a besieged steel plant in Mariupol after all civilians were successfully rescued. Police in Maine are investigating after two people were hit and killed by an Amtrak train. And the graduating class at Wiley College is debt free after an anonymous donor paid the student's loan balances ahead of their commencement. The historically Black college in Texas is notably the real-life inspiration for the film “The Great Debaters.”
Video shows police storming Ariel Castro's house
Jasmina Baldrich, 23, happened to witness police entering suspect Ariel Castro's house -- where three women allegedly held captive for nearly a decade -- and started shooting video of it with her cell phone.
Jet Skier Saved on Memorial Day
CBS NEWS RAW: Rescue officials pulled a woman from the waters near City Island in the Bronx section of New York City after she apparently lost control of her jet ski near a jetty.
Coast Guard rescues family of 9 in storm
The U.S. Coast Guard has released video featurinng the rescue of a family vacationing in Dog Island, Fla during Tropical Storm Debby. NO AUDIO.
Baby Elephant Rescued from a Well
Forest rangers and local residents in Eastern India helped rescue a year-old elephant calf that had fallen into an open well. CBSNews.com's Nick Dietz reports.
Two children were left inside a jeep in 90 degree heat while their mother got a haircut in Houston, Texas
Two children were left inside a jeep in 90 degree heat while their mother got a haircut in Houston, Texas. Shoppers smashed the car windows to rescue the children.
Oil Rig Rescue Caught on Tape
CBS News RAW: The captain of an Odyssea Marine vessel attempted to extinguish the massive rig fire in the Gulf of Mexico.
Crews search for survivors
Rescue crews sift through the rubble in a search for survivors in the aftermath of an earthquake that rocked Italy.
Rescue crews survey damage
Rescue crews survey the damage done by a magnitude 6 earthquake that struck the town of Amatrice, Italy.
Rescue crews in Italy
Rescue crews assist survivors of an earthquake that struck Italy.
Team helps evacuate animals ahead of Hurricane Ida
An emergency flight out of Louisiana carrying dozens of adoptable dogs and cats landed in San Diego on Saturday as Hurricane Ida looms near the Gulf Coast. CBS affiliate KFMB-TV's Ariana Cohen reports. Read more here.
Congress redistributing Afghan security funds
In the wake of the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, members of Congress are set to redistribute funding that was initially intended to support Afghan security forces. Military Times deputy editor Leo Shane III joins "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on why some are urging lawmakers to put more of that money toward anti-terrorism efforts.
Uvalde shooting report, bodycam video released
Families of the victims of the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting are horrified after seeing body camera video demonstrating just how long officers waited to engage the shooter and take him down. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports from Uvalde on what the video reveals.
12 rescued after boat capsizes in Hudson River
Twelve people were rescued and two were in critical condition after a boat capsized in the Hudson River off New York City. One person was taken to the hospital for "possible cardiac arrest," the Coast Guard said. CBS New York has the latest.
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Iran war appears to expand to Egypt's coast as drones hit gas port
Drone strikes hit gas vessels at an Egyptian port on the Mediterranean, as a poll shows little American support for the five-month war with Iran.
Trump says he may pull Blanche's nomination until 2 Senate critics leave office
President Trump said Todd Blanche will remain acting attorney general as a holdup on his nomination continues.
Sen. Paul: "Very real chance" Fauci could be prosecuted after Senate hearing
Hours after Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment in response to all questions during a Senate hearing, Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky told CBS News he believes Fauci could be prosecuted.
U.S. economy slowed in second quarter as Iran war weighs on growth
Dconomic activity weakened between April and June as energy costs surged, new government data shows.
Possible Russian missile crashes in Poland during Russian attacks on Ukraine
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least eight people and an apparent Russian missile crashed in Poland, officials said.
Lindsay Clancy jury hears from first responders from day 3 kids died
Ten first responders from the day Lindsay Clancy killed her children took the stand during her Massachusetts murder trial.
U.K. village plans independence vote in protest over migrant housing plans
The English village of Piddington is planning a symbolic referendum to demand independence from the U.K. over plans to house people seeking asylum at a disused military barracks.
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Trump-affiliated companies distance themselves from Trump-IRS deal
Top Senate Democrats sought answers about Trump IRS deal from mining company Kaz Resources, cryptocurrency companies World Liberty Financial and prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi.
Dr. Deborah Birx: Fauci hearing shows there's still anger over handling of COVID
Dr. Deborah Birx offered "The Takeout" her takeaways on what the contentious Senate hearing with former colleague Dr. Anthony Fauci says about the nation's ability to move on from COVID.
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Trump says he may pull Blanche's nomination until 2 Senate critics leave office
President Trump said Todd Blanche will remain acting attorney general as a holdup on his nomination continues.
This week on "Sunday Morning": The Money Issue (Aug. 2)
This week Jane Pauley hosts "The Money Issue," our annual special broadcast dedicated to the many ways in which money underscores the way we live.
Canelo Álvarez says there's "not much left" for him to do in boxing
Professional boxer Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson about when he'll know to walk away from the sport.
U.S. economy slowed in second quarter as Iran war weighs on growth
Economic activity weakened between April and June as energy costs surged, new government data shows.
Montana man, impaled by trekking pole, hikes out of mountains to get help
A hiker climbing Montana's highest peak slipped and impaled himself on his trekking pole as he fell, then hiked six miles off the mountain along with two friends to get help, he says.
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U.S. economy slowed in second quarter as Iran war weighs on growth
Economic activity weakened between April and June as energy costs surged, new government data shows.
Why are workers at leading AI companies calling for a slowdown in AI development?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other AI leaders say they support pacing the rapid advancement of AI's capabilities.
FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
Why are airlines banning humanoid robots from flights?
Three major U.S. airlines have quietly changed their policies to ban humanoid and animal-like robots from their flights.
Fed holds interest rates steady, but 3 officials vote for hike
Fed officials are leaving their benchmark rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting, a sign they expect inflation to ease.
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Trump says he may pull Blanche's nomination until 2 Senate critics leave office
President Trump said Todd Blanche will remain acting attorney general as a holdup on his nomination continues.
White House levels new allegation that China swept up voter data
The Trump administration on Thursday reiterated its view that China's alleged efforts to collect millions of American voter registration files constituted election interference.
DOJ asking secretive court to remove Afghan woman allegedly tied to terror plot
The DOJ is seeking to deport an Afghan woman who prosecutors allege is an "alien terrorist," in the first-ever test case before a secretive court that has never convened since it was created three decades ago.
Blanche's nomination for AG on hold over fate of DOJ's "anti-weaponization fund"
Republican Sen. John Cornyn has demanded formal modifications to an agreement the Justice Department made with President Trump to settle his lawsuit against the IRS.
Acting CDC director says Fauci "abused the place of power" during pandemic
The acting director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday accused Dr. Anthony Fauci of an abuse of power during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Extended Interview: Jay Bhattacharya
Rob Gutman speaks with Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health and acting director of the CDC, about Dr. Anthony Fauci's actions during the pandemic, the possible origins of COVID-19, vaccines and more.
Acting CDC director on Fauci's testimony
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, the director of the National Institutes of Health and the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention spoke with Matt Gutman about Dr. Anthony Fauci's hearing on Wednesday and other health issues that affect many Americans.
Fauci invokes the Fifth over 100 times
Dr. Anthony Fauci faced an angry Senate hearing on Wednesday, with Republicans confronting him over diary entries and his handling of the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nikole Killion has more.
FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
The gut's link to Parkinson's — and more takeaways from this week's "Healthful"
"Ask a Doctor" columnist Dr. Trisha Pasricha joined "Healthful" to discuss the brain-gut connection.
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U.K. village plans independence vote in protest over migrant housing plans
The English village of Piddington is planning a symbolic referendum to demand independence from the U.K. over plans to house people seeking asylum at a disused military barracks.
Japan earthquake death toll climbs to 34 as hopes wane for more rescues
The Kumamoto prefectural government said at least 34 people were killed in the powerful earthquake that hit southwestern Japan earlier this week.
Battle against monster wildfire in France boosted by improving weather
George and Amal Clooney are among thousands of residents in southwest France still displaced by a massive wildfire, but crews are gaining control.
Possible Russian missile crashes in Poland during Russian attacks on Ukraine
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least eight people and an apparent Russian missile crashed in Poland, officials said.
Husband of U.S. woman missing in Grenada doesn't suspect foul play
The husband of a North Carolina woman who went missing last week while visiting the Caribbean island of Grenada said Wednesday he believes "there was no foul play" in her disappearance.
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From the archives: "Once" songwriter Glen Hansard
Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, an Oscar-winner for "Once" (which became a Tony Award-winning musical), died July 29, 2026 at age 56. In this March 17, 2013 "Sunday Morning" profile, Hansard talked with Anthony Mason about growing up as a street performer in Dublin, and his meteoric rise to fame as a member of the rock band The Frames and (with Markéta Irglová) half of the duo The Swell Season. Also: A web extra featuring Hansard busking on the streets of New York City.
BTS skipping the next Grammy Awards
BTS said they will not submit their latest album for Grammy consideration, which came after the group's yearslong hiatus to fulfill their mandatory military duty. Emily Curl explains why the group's decision may be connected to the academy adding a new category.
Actor Jared Leto facing allegations
Actor Jared Leto is facing allegations of criminal sexual conduct, which he has denied. In a new BBC documentary, four women accuse Leto of targeting them when they were underage. Lilia Luciano has the latest.
Zoe Saldaña on new season of "Lioness"
Zoe Saldaña tells "CBS Mornings" why this season of "Lioness" is demanding, how the series challenges the actors and what it's like working with Taylor Sheridan.
Singer-songwriter Glen Hansard killed in motorcycle crash
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
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OpenAI CEO meets with key Trump advisers
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is meeting with high-ranking Trump administration advisers following his talks with lawmakers on Capitol Hill. This comes as some tech workers criticize the rapid development of AI, demanding that the government create new safety regulations. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has more.
Inside the advancements in AI
CBS News contributor Matt Shumer, a venture capitalist, told "CBS Mornings" artificial intelligence advancements are moving "way more quickly than anyone anticipated." Shumer addresses recent developments in AI and its impact on the workforce.
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.
OpenAI interested in AI wearables
OpenAI's president says it is working on wearable and hardware options for its AI chatbots like ChatGPT. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joins CBS News to discuss this and other technology headlines.
Why are workers at leading AI companies calling for a slowdown in AI development?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other AI leaders say they support pacing the rapid advancement of AI's capabilities.
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How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
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Leto denies sexual misconduct allegations
Multiple women accused performer Jared Leto of sexual misconduct in a new BBC documentary. Leto denies the allegations. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more details.
Latest details in Lindsay Clancy trial
A Massachusetts court heard disturbing 911 audio and key testimonies in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial. Clancy is accused of killing her three children. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Lindsay Clancy murder trial centers on ex's 911 call: "She killed the kids"
Prosecutors allege Lindsay Clancy made a "calculated decision" in killing her kids, while the defense says she was overmedicated and suffering from extreme postpartum psychosis.
New testimony in Lindsay Clancy's trial
On the second day of the triple murder trial of a Massachusetts mom who killed her three children, the judge heard new testimony and evidence. Prosecutors asked her ex-husband to describe the moment he returned home on Jan. 24, 2023. Shanelle Kaul reports on the details.
911 call played in Lindsay Clancy trial
Wednesday marked the second day of the high-profile trial against Lindsay Clancy. She's charged with three counts of first-degree murder and facing life in prison for the killings of her three children in 2023. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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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.
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.
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.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Tax deal scrutiny unnerves Trump affiliates
Several businesses with ties to President Trump are distancing themselves from a controversial tax settlement involving the Internal Revenue Service. CBS News' Jake Rosen has the scoop.
OpenAI CEO meets with key Trump advisers
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is meeting with high-ranking Trump administration advisers following his talks with lawmakers on Capitol Hill. This comes as some tech workers criticize the rapid development of AI, demanding that the government create new safety regulations. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has more.
Leto denies sexual misconduct allegations
Multiple women accused performer Jared Leto of sexual misconduct in a new BBC documentary. Leto denies the allegations. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more details.
Latest details in Lindsay Clancy trial
A Massachusetts court heard disturbing 911 audio and key testimonies in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial. Clancy is accused of killing her three children. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
U.S. economic growth slows down
U.S. economic growth slowed down in the second quarter of 2026. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger weighs in.