Tillerson bids farewell to State Department
Outgoing Secretary of State Rex Tillerson gave a brief farewell address on his last day on the job, emphasizing the importance of personal integrity and kindness towards others.
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Sen. Corker on Trump, North Korea
"Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins CBSN to discuss her conversation with Republican Senator Bob Corker, the chair of the Foreign Relations Committee.
Cabinet cleanout at the White House?
President Trump fired Secretary of State Rex Tillerson after saying last week that he liked "conflict." Associated Press White House reporter Ken Thomas joins CBSN to discuss what's behind the recent White House shake-ups.
White House shakeup
While on the road Wednesday, President Trump touted economic growth. But back at the White House, more changes could be happening within the staff, after Rex Tillerson's departure. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan explains.
Behind Rex Tillerson's firing
Rex Tillerson's two top staff members and his State Department deputy are following him out the door. The fired secretary of state says President Trump never spoke to him before revealing his decision on Twitter. Major Garrett reports.
Trump fires Tillerson
President Trump fired his Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Tuesday. New York Times State Department correspondent Gardiner Harris, CBSN political contributor and Real Clear Politics reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, and CBSN political contributor and Washington Post congressional reporter Ed O'Keefe speak to CBSN about why the firing came now, after months of speculation that he was headed out the door.
CIA director nominee
Gina Haspel has been tapped to replace CIA director Mike Pompeo as leader of the agency, after President Trump fired Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and named Pompeo his successor. If confirmed, Haspel will be the first female director of the CIA, but there is some controversy surrounding her nomination. Michael Morell is a former acting director of the CIA and a CBS News senior national security contributor. He joins CBSN to discuss the changes, and what Haspel's leadership will mean for the agency.
Tillerson warned his job was in jeopardy
In one of the biggest shake-ups of the Trump presidency, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is leaving his post. He had been warned by White House Chief of Staff John Kelly days ago that his job was in jeopardy. "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan has the details.
Tillerson's tenure as secretary of state
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has been ousted from the State Department, and President Trump named CIA Director Mike Pompeo to replace him.
Who is Trump's new CIA director?
Career intelligence officer Gina Haspel has been tapped to head the CIA after director Mike Pompeo was named to replace Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN with details.
Tillerson speaks after being fired
Rex Tillerson said his commission as Secretary of State will terminate at midnight, March 31. Watch his remarks.
Trump picks Gina Haspel as new CIA director
CIA deputy director Gina Haspel is the president's choice to replace Mike Pompeo at the agency. Pompeo is replacing Rex Tillerson as secretary of state. Jeff Pegues reports on why Haspel was chosen for the history-making role.
Tillerson and Trump's policy disagreements
"60 Minutes" aired a wide-ranging interview with Rex Tillerson less than a month ago. "Face the Nation" moderator and CBS News senior foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan asked him about the possibility that he would be forced out. Brennan joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss Tillerson's firing and the foreign policy differences between the former secretary of state and President Trump.
Rex Tillerson fired as secretary of state
President Trump has fired Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. This move has been in the works since late last year. But a State Department official says the president did not explain his decision to Tillerson. Major Garrett reports.
Trump on Tillerson's ouster
President Trump told reporters he was talking about removing Secretary of State Rex Tillerson for a "long time," and said that the two had disagreed on things like the Iran deal.
Rex Tillerson ousted as secretary of state
President Trump has replaced Secretary of State Rex Tillerson with CIA Director Mike Pompeo. Tillerson, a former Exxon CEO, had served barely one year in charge of the State Department. Major Garrett reports.
2/19/18: Red and Blue
Secretary of State Tillerson sits down with 60 Minutes; Nancy Cordes sits with four retiring Republican Senators
Tillerson on "moron" remark
CBS News White House and senior foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan joins "Red & Blue" to discuss her "60 Minutes" interview with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.
Russia election investigation
Special counsel Robert Mueller has charged more than a dozen Russian nationals with breaking U.S. laws to interfere with the 2016 presidential election. These are the first criminal charges against Russians related to the 2016 presidential election. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid reports.
What's next in the Russia investigation?
What are the immediate consequences of the indictment of Russian nationals and entities accused of breaking U.S. laws to interfere with the 2016 presidential election, and what's next in special counsel Robert Mueller's probe? Fran Townsend and Paula Reid discuss the latest.
DOJ indicts 13 Russians for election meddling
The Mueller investigation of election tampering has led to the first indictment of Russians. More than a dozen are charged with conspiracy to tamper with the election process -- to undermine confidence in U.S. democracy. There is no allegation anyone in the Trump campaign was involved. Jeff Pegues reports.
DOJ indicts Russians for meddling in election
A federal grand jury in Washington has indicted 13 Russian nationals and three Russian entities on charges related to the 2016 presidential election. The indictment alleges that some of the defendants, posing as Americans, communicated with individuals associated with the Trump campaign. Jeff Glor reports.
Preview: Rex Tillerson on "60 Minutes"
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is on a wide-ranging diplomatic mission this week in the Middle East. Margaret Brennan spoke with Tillerson before his trip. Watch her report Sunday, Feb. 18 on "60 Minutes."
Olympic diplomacy?
Former U.S. ambassador to NATO and Greece Nicholas Burns joins "Red and Blue" to discuss what North and South Korea have to gain by their recent show of "sports diplomacy" ahead of the Olympic Games in Pyeongchang.
Tillerson on North Korea
When asked if the Trump administration would be open to diplomatic talks with North Korea during the Winter Olympic games in South Korea, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said, "We'll see what happens."
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Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by 3 weeks, Trump says
Following a second round of peace talks, President Trump announced that the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire had been extended by three weeks.
1 killed, 5 injured and 5 in custody in shooting at Mall of Louisiana, police say
Police said the shooting appeared to have happened after two groups of people got into an argument in the mall's food court.
U.S. special forces soldier who won $409K on Maduro bet is arrested
The soldier allegedly bet on Nicolás Maduro's removal as president of Venezuela before news of the raid was reported, a law enforcement source told CBS News.
Trump says he'll resurface Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, turning it blue
President Trump's renovation kick has now reached the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Air travel prices likely to get worse in coming weeks, Chevron CEO says
Travelers could see airline fares rise and fewer flights available in the coming weeks, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Former federal prosecutors see legal flaws in DOJ's SPLC indictment
Former federal prosecutors think the indictment struggles to articulate the elements of the alleged crimes in the case, a problem that could lead to its full or partial dismissal.
Justice Department eases restrictions on some marijuana products
The order places FDA-approved products containing marijuana and state-regulated medical marijuana products at a lower drug classification.
Millions under wildfire alerts in central U.S., as warmth, winds fuel risks
A combination of heat, dry air and strong winds are fueling "extreme" wildfire risks for millions across the middle of the country.
Victim has "nothing left" as AI fuels a surge in crypto fraud schemes
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
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US special forces soldier who won $409K on Maduro bet is arrested
The soldier allegedly bet on Nicolás Maduro's removal as president of Venezuela before news of the raid was reported, a law enforcement source told CBS News.
Only one Trump "gold card" visa has been approved, Lutnick says
The Trump administration started accepting applications in December for foreigners willing to pay $1 million for the right to live in the U.S.
Former federal prosecutors see legal flaws in DOJ's SPLC indictment
Former federal prosecutors think the indictment struggles to articulate the elements of the alleged crimes in the case, a problem that could lead to its full or partial dismissal.
1 killed, 5 injured and 5 in custody in shooting at Mall of Louisiana, police say
Police said the shooting appeared to have happened after two groups of people got into an argument in the mall's food court.
Nearly 208,000 heated socks sold at Costco recalled due to burn injuries
The 32 Degrees Heated Socks can pose a burn risk due to the combination of heat, friction, moisture and pressure created during athletic activities.
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Air travel prices likely to get worse in coming weeks, Chevron CEO says
Travelers could see airline fares rise and fewer flights available in the coming weeks, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Only one Trump "gold card" visa has been approved, Lutnick says
The Trump administration started accepting applications in December for foreigners willing to pay $1 million for the right to live in the U.S.
Nearly 208,000 heated socks sold at Costco recalled due to burn injuries
The 32 Degrees Heated Socks can pose a burn risk due to the combination of heat, friction, moisture and pressure created during athletic activities.
Meta to cut 8,000 jobs as it charges into AI
Meta plans to lay off roughly 10% of its workforce as the technology giant steps up its spending on artificial intelligence.
JetBlue used customers' data to set ticket prices, lawsuit alleges
New lawsuit accuses JetBlue of using consumers' browser activity and other personal data to set airfares.
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US special forces soldier who won $409K on Maduro bet is arrested
The soldier allegedly bet on Nicolás Maduro's removal as president of Venezuela before news of the raid was reported, a law enforcement source told CBS News.
Trump says he'll resurface Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, turning it blue
President Trump's renovation kick has now reached the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Air travel prices likely to get worse in coming weeks, Chevron CEO says
Travelers could see airline fares rise and fewer flights available in the coming weeks, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Only one Trump "gold card" visa has been approved, Lutnick says
The Trump administration started accepting applications in December for foreigners willing to pay $1 million for the right to live in the U.S.
Former federal prosecutors see legal flaws in DOJ's SPLC indictment
Former federal prosecutors think the indictment struggles to articulate the elements of the alleged crimes in the case, a problem that could lead to its full or partial dismissal.
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Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
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Tourists rescued from cliff as huge waves inched closer
A group of seven tourists, including three children, became trapped on a cliff when the tide came in during a morning walk on an Australian beach.
Lebanon accuses Israel of war crime in killing of journalist
A journalists' union said rescuers were prevented from accessing the destroyed building where reporter Amal Khalil was left trapped beneath rubble.
U.S. forces board Iran-linked vessel amid tit-for-tat ship interdictions
U.S. forces have intercepted and boarded another "stateless" vessel linked to Iran, the U.S. military says.
Prince Harry implores U.S. to do more for Ukraine during surprise Kyiv visit
Prince Harry made an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Thursday to show his support for the country.
Ecuador to extradite notorious drug gang leader to U.S.
Dario Penafiel, known as "Topo," allegedly worked closely with one of Ecuador's most powerful drug lords, Adolfo Macias, alias "Fito."
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"Survivor" castaway on elimination from game
(Spoilers ahead) "CBS Mornings" speaks with the latest eliminated contestant from "Survivor 50" about exiting the game, strategy and transitioning to the jury.
"Giant" explores Roald Dahl scandal
"Giant," which is now on Broadway, dramatizes a real-life scandal that stained the legacy of world-famous children's author Roald Dahl. Anthony Mason spoke to John Lithgow, who stars in the play, and playwright Mark Rosenblatt.
DiCaprio speaks at 2016 Paris Agreement signing
On April 22, 2016, the U.N. held a signing ceremony for the Paris Agreement, an international treaty aimed at curbing climate change, featuring several speakers from various nations, including actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio. Watch his full speech from the event.
Donnie Wahlberg talks "Boston Blue" success
Donnie Wahlberg talks about starring in the series "Boston Blue" and the emotional moments he shared with the cast members when he revealed the show was being renewed for a second season. He also discusses if his wife, Jenny McCarthy, could make an appearance on the show.
Vinyl record sales continue resurgence
New data shows interest in vinyl records is only getting stronger, with social media and and special releases from artists like Taylor Swift helping drive the trend. Jarred Hill has more.
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Meta to cut 8,000 jobs as it charges into AI
Meta plans to lay off roughly 10% of its workforce as the technology giant steps up its spending on artificial intelligence.
Victim has "nothing left" as AI fuels a surge in crypto fraud schemes
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
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.
How to dispose of e-waste this Earth Day
Tuesday marks Earth Day, and if you have any unused devices at home, there are green ways to dispose of them. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to discuss.
Meta to track workers' computer use to train AI
Business Insider got a look at an email Meta, the parent company of Facebook, sent to all employees, letting them know that it would start tracking their interactions with their computers to train the company's artificial intelligence. Business Insider tech correspondent Charles Rollet joins to discuss.
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Mysterious "golden orb" found in deep sea in 2023 is finally identified
Scientists spent over two years identifying a mysterious object found off the coast of Alaska in 2023.
Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
Breeding a better bread
Over the past century, the cultivation and processing of wheat has led to strains of grain that are less nutritious, less flavorful, and more vulnerable to climate change. The researchers at Breadlab, at Washington State University, are trying to breed varieties of whole grains that are better for farmers, consumers – and taste buds. David Pogue reports.
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IRS warns of surge in crypto fraud schemes
IRS investigators say artificial intelligence is fueling a surge in cryptocurrency fraud schemes. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the details.
At least 10 injured in Louisiana mall shooting
Police said a mass shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge on Thursday stemmed from an argument between two groups. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Police update on Louisiana mall shooting
Police in Baton Rouge say a shooting broke out Thursday at the Mall of Louisiana after an argument between two groups of people. Multiple people were shot.
1 killed, 5 injured and 5 in custody in shooting at Mall of Louisiana, police say
Police said the shooting appeared to have happened after two groups of people got into an argument in the mall's food court.
Scammers are using AI to fuel fraud schemes
The Internal Revenue Service is warning about scammers using AI tools to carry out crypto fraud schemes. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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Ex-Trump adviser on Spirit Airlines bailout talks
Sources tell CBS News the Trump administration is discussing a bailout for Spirit Airlines that could include a loan of up to $500 million. Former Trump economic adviser Stephen Moore joins "The Takeout" with his perspective.
Trump warns "clock is ticking" for Iran
President Trump said on social media Thursday he had ordered the Navy to "shoot and kill any boat" putting mines in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump also said Thursday that "the clock is ticking" for Iran. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak has more.
Employee: DHS has reached "breaking point"
CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga spoke with multiple workers at the Department of Homeland Security about the toll the partial government shutdown is taking after 69 days. They say they feel forgotten.
IRS warns of surge in crypto fraud schemes
IRS investigators say artificial intelligence is fueling a surge in cryptocurrency fraud schemes. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the details.
Trump: "Not under any pressure" to end Iran war
Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office on Thursday, President Trump denied that he's under pressure to end the war with Iran, and said it is instead Tehran that is facing a time crunch to stop the conflict.