Water crisis in Richmond, Virginia
More than 200,000 people in Richmond, Virginia, are under a boil water advisory after a storm impacted a water facility. Greg Schneider, a writer for the Washington Post, joins CBS News with the latest news.
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YMCA on Virginia water crisis
Residents in Richmond, Virginia, are still without running water after a storm knocked out power at a treatment facility. Jody Alexander, the president of the YMCA of Greater Richmond, joins CBS News with more.
Local brewery known for Pride-themed beer makes comeback after fire
A beer that was specifically brewed to celebrate Pride Month is rising from the ashes - literally.
Democrat VanValkenburg defeats GOP incumbent in Virginia state Senate race
Schuyler VanValkenburg, a Democrat, won a critical seat in Virginia's state Senate, unseating an incumbent Republican.
U.K. terror suspect Daniel Khalife still on the run after prison break
The dramatic escape from a British prison by Daniel Khalife has been called "pre-planned" by London's police chief as a wide-scale manhunt to find the terror suspect enters its third day.
2 dead in high school graduation shooting
A shooting broke out right after a high school graduation ceremony in Richmond, Virginia. Two people were killed and five were injured. One person is in critical condition. Nicole Sganga reports.
Witness recalls Virginia graduation shooting
A mass shooting Tuesday after a high school graduation ceremony in Virginia killed two people and wounded five others. "It is probably the worst thing that I've seen in my life," a witness of the deadly shooting said. CBS News reporter Nicole Sganga has more.
2 killed, 5 wounded in Virginia shooting
Police provided an update on a shooting outside a graduation ceremony in Richmond, Virginia, that left at least two people dead and five others wounded. One gunshot victim had life-threatening injuries as of Tuesday night. Watch the update here.
Man dead after shooting inside Virginia hospital; suspect in custody
Police said two men were involved in an altercation inside a stairwell at the hospital, which ended in one shooting the other.
Indiana plant fire spews harmful fumes
More than 1,000 residents in Richmond, Indiana, have been forced to evacuate after an industrial fire broke out at a recycling plant on Tuesday. Cameron Ridle reports from Richmond, and Jesse Arthur, executive pastor of Oak Park Pentecostals, joins CBS News to discuss sheltering many of the families that have evacuated.
Emergency crews contain Richmond, IN industrial fire
Evacuations were ordered in Richmond, Indiana, as a result of a large-scale industrial fire that started at a recycling facility on Monday. More than 2,000 people were told to leave their homes as a result of the flames and toxic chemicals being released in the plumes of smoke. Richmond Fire Department Chief Tim Brown joins CBS News to discuss the latest.
Virginia holds special election to fill late Rep. Donald McEachin's seat
Richmond voters decide on representative for open seat left vacant by the death of Democratic Rep. Donald McEachin in November.
Democrats vote in primary to select congressional nominee in Va. district
Democrats in a Richmond-based congressional district are voting to select a nominee for the seat held by the late Donald McEachin.
Richmond removes its last Confederate statue
Richmond, Va. had more Confederate statues than any U.S. city two years ago. But the former capital of the Confederacy removed its last city-owned Confederate statue Monday. Five batches of ByHeart baby formula have been voluntarily recalled due to possible bacterial cross-contamination. And two songwriters have dropped a lawsuit claiming Taylor Swift copied their lyrics in her 2014 chart-topping hit "Shake It Off."
Richmond can take down its last-standing Confederate statue, judge rules
The 130-year-old monument, which currently stands in the center of an intersection, depicts Confederate General A.P. Hill, who was killed during the Third Battle of Petersburg in 1865.
Kindness from the streets
After Richmond, Ind., police officer Seara Burton was shot in the line of duty just days before her wedding, the whole community grieved deeply – including the city's homeless, who brought to the police station what was called "the most amazing gift." Steve Hartman reports.
Feds file charges against 2 men previously accused of planning July 4 mass shooting
Julio Alvarado-Dubon and Rolman Balcarcel-Bavagas have not been specifically charged with planning a mass shooting.
Richmond police: Tip prevented possible mass shooting
Authorities in Richmond, Virginia, say they stopped a mass shooting that was planned for the Fourth of July thanks to a tip from a "hero citizen."
Tip from "hero citizen" thwarted July 4 mass shooting in Virginia, police say
A "hero citizen" overheard a conversation indicating there was an attack being planned on the city's popular Independence Day celebration and called police to report it.
National lifeguard shortage could affect up to nearly half of all public pools in U.S.
A national lifeguard shortage is expected to affect pool swimmers and beachgoers across the U.S. this summer.
Emancipation and Freedom Monument unveiled
A monument dedicated to the abolition of slavery was unveiled in Richmond, Virginia, two weeks after a statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee was taken down 2 miles away. CBS affiliate WTVR's Cameron Thompson takes a look.
London's Heathrow Airport closed for day due to power outage from nearby fire
A fire at an electrical substation has shut down London's Heathrow Airport, impacting thousands of travelers across the globe.
Dismantling Education Department could cause chaos, experts warn
Trump administration effort to wind down the Education Department could lead to frustration for millions of student loan borrowers, experts say.
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Here are the Venezuelans deported by the U.S. to El Salvador
CBS News has obtained an internal government list of the names of the Venezuelans the Trump administration deported to El Salvador.
Judge blocks DOGE access to sensitive Social Security systems
A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order in the challenge brought by unions who argued DOGE's access was unlawful.
NTSB recommends 68 bridges in U.S. be evaluated for risk of collapse
Over the last year, the NTSB identified 68 bridges built before 1991 that don't have a "current vulnerability assessment" and need to be evaluated.
Deportation of Georgetown researcher detained by ICE stopped by judge
A federal judge on Thursday blocked the government from deporting a Georgetown University researcher who was detained by immigration authorities earlier this week.
Judge calls DOJ filing "woefully insufficient" in standoff over deportations
A federal judge said the Justice Department "evaded its obligations" with a "woefully insufficient" response to his demand for more information.
NYC jury finds 2 guilty in plot to kill Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad
A jury has found two men guilty on all counts of trying to kill Iranian dissident Masih Alinejad, who works as a journalist and lives in New York City.
American manufacturer of food for malnourished babies lays off staff amid USAID upheaval
A company's contract with USAID was spared from massive cuts to the agency. It still hasn't been paid.
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Hawaii's Kilauea volcano spews lava fountains 700 feet high
The volcano began its current eruption on Dec. 23. It has stopped and resumed more than a dozen times since.
Southwest Airlines flight almost takes off from taxiway rather than runway
A Southwest Airlines flight almost took off from a taxiway - rather than a runway - at a central Florida airport on Thursday before an air traffic controller stopped the plane, officials said.
Dismantling Education Department could cause chaos, experts warn
Trump administration effort to wind down the Education Department could lead to frustration for millions of student loan borrowers, experts say.
Why scammers are increasingly turning to bitcoin ATMs to carry out their cons
Consumer losses in bitcoin ATM scams skyrocketed nearly tenfold to $114 million annually between 2020 to 2023, according to data from the Federal Trade Commission.
American manufacturer of food for malnourished babies lays off staff amid USAID upheaval
A company's contract with USAID was spared from massive cuts to the agency. It still hasn't been paid.
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Dismantling Education Department could cause chaos, experts warn
Trump administration effort to wind down the Education Department could lead to frustration for millions of student loan borrowers, experts say.
Why scammers are increasingly turning to bitcoin ATMs to carry out their cons
Consumer losses in bitcoin ATM scams skyrocketed nearly tenfold to $114 million annually between 2020 to 2023, according to data from the Federal Trade Commission.
Musk: Tesla has activated security cameras on vehicles at dealerships
Billionaire steps up security as Canadian police investigate "a series of mischiefs" at a Tesla dealership in Hamilton, Ontario.
Judge blocks DOGE's access to sensitive Social Security systems
A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order in the challenge brought by unions who argued DOGE's access was unlawful.
Segway recalls 220,000 scooters after mechanical glitch injures 20
Mechanical failure can cause handlebars of scooters to fold while in use, resulting in broken bones, bruises and cuts.
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Netanyahu dismisses Israeli domestic intelligence chief
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last week cited an "ongoing lack of trust" as the reason for moving to sack Ronen Bar, who was appointed in October 2021 for a five-year term.
American manufacturer of food for malnourished babies lays off staff amid USAID upheaval
A company's contract with USAID was spared from massive cuts to the agency. It still hasn't been paid.
Judge calls DOJ filing "woefully insufficient" in standoff over deportations
A federal judge said the Justice Department "evaded its obligations" with a "woefully insufficient" response to his demand for more information.
Musk: Tesla has activated security cameras on vehicles at dealerships
Billionaire steps up security as Canadian police investigate "a series of mischiefs" at a Tesla dealership in Hamilton, Ontario.
Judge blocks DOGE's access to sensitive Social Security systems
A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order in the challenge brought by unions who argued DOGE's access was unlawful.
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Insomnia can lead to heart issues. A psychologist shares tips for better sleep.
Research has found that bad sleep could lead to numerous health problems, including heart disease. Here are recommendations to improve sleep.
Florida surgeon general among those floated for CDC director
The White House is searching for a new pick to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
U.S. falls to lowest-ever ranking on 2025 World Happiness Report
The United States fell to its lowest-ever place on the World Happiness Report, released on International Day of Happiness, while Finland remained in the top spot.
Smartphone addiction is leading to "brain rot," doctors say
Research has shown that smartphone addiction causes major increases in brain activity, requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks.
How smartphone addiction may be hurting our brains
Research is showing that smartphone addiction can lead to "brain rot," requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks. Meg Oliver has more on why doctors are saying it is important for our mental health to learn to unplug.
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London's Heathrow Airport closed due to power outage from nearby fire
London's Heathrow Airport, one of the busiest airports in the world, was closed on Friday after a fire at an electrical substation, impacting thousands of travelers across the globe.
Netanyahu dismisses Israeli domestic intelligence chief
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last week cited an "ongoing lack of trust" as the reason for moving to sack Ronen Bar, who was appointed in October 2021 for a five-year term.
2 convicted in plot to kill Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad
A jury has found two men guilty of trying to kill Iranian dissident Masih Alinejad, who works as a journalist and lives in New York City.
Transcontinental cold case solved as 2018 murder victim is ID'd
The police agency Interpol reported it identified a Paraguayan woman found hanged in Spain in 2018.
Venezuelan migrant deported from U.S. to El Salvador has no record, docs show
In February, at a routine ICE check-in in Texas, Franco José Caraballo Tiapa was unexpectedly detained, and on Saturday, his wife lost contact with him.
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Tom Hanks takes viewers through immersive experience to the moon
"The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks" tells the story of the Apollo missions.
"Yellowjackets" star talks twist in show
Lauren Ambrose, who stars in the hit show "Yellowjackets," joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the cast of the show and the upcoming episode after a major twist was revealed.
A virtual trip to the moon with Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks is taking people on an immersive experience called "The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks." The Academy Award winner co-wrote and narrated the film that tells the story of the Apollo missions. He also introduces the audience to the next humans who will make the trip to the moon next year.
How to watch the NCAA March Madness 2025 tournament live
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
Whitney Cummings on turning postpartum struggles into comedy
Comedian Whitney Cummings, co-creator of "Two Broke Girls," returns for another year of her "Big Baby" tour, blending sharp humor with her new experiences as a mother.
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Smartphone addiction is leading to "brain rot," doctors say
Research has shown that smartphone addiction causes major increases in brain activity, requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks.
How smartphone addiction may be hurting our brains
Research is showing that smartphone addiction can lead to "brain rot," requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks. Meg Oliver has more on why doctors are saying it is important for our mental health to learn to unplug.
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.
China EV maker BYD says new cars can be charged in 5 minutes
New flash-charging system can power cars for 250 miles in close to the same time it takes to refuel a gas tank.
Google parent Alphabet to buy Wiz cybersecurity firm for $32 billion
The agreement comes after the cybersecurity startup rejected Google owner's original $23 billion proposal last July.
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Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
New evidence about dark energy may be "cusp of a major discovery"
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
What to know about the first day of spring
The first day of spring, also known as the vernal equinox, has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere on March 20, 2025.
Construction work unearths remains of 33 skeletons, woman's shoe
So far, 33 skeletons have been found near a notorious prison, officials said. The grisly find included the discovery of footwear, including the remnants of a woman's shoe.
Astronauts return after extended space stay
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunny Williams returned to Earth on Tuesday in a SpaceX capsule after their original 8-day mission turned into more than nine months at the International Space Station. As they celebrate with their families, their next challenge will be adjusting to the pull of gravity on Earth.
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Idaho murders suspect selfie puts focus on "bushy eyebrows" evidence
Prosecutors say they intend to introduce what appears to be a selfie Bryan Kohberger took on his phone just hours after the killings.
2 convicted in plot to kill Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad
A jury has found two men guilty of trying to kill Iranian dissident Masih Alinejad, who works as a journalist and lives in New York City.
Transcontinental cold case solved as 2018 murder victim is ID'd
The police agency Interpol reported it identified a Paraguayan woman found hanged in Spain in 2018.
Former Michigan coach charged with identity theft and computer hacking
Weiss, 42, is charged with 14 counts of unauthorized access to computers and 10 counts of aggravated identity theft.
State Sen. Justin Eichorn resigns
Republican Minnesota state Sen. Justin Eichorn has resigned after facing a federal criminal charge for allegedly soliciting sex from someone he thought was 17. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
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Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
Tom Hanks takes viewers through immersive experience to the moon
"The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks" tells the story of the Apollo missions.
New evidence about dark energy may be "cusp of a major discovery"
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
Sunset on the moon seen in stunning images taken by lunar lander
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission 1 lander marked the first successful commercial moon landing.
SpaceX return went well, says astronomer
When Starliner astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams were launched into space in June 2024, they were planning on an 8-day mission. They have now spent 286 days in space, orbited the Earth more than 4,500 times and traveled more than 121 million miles. Chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts and former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn describe the mission. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Bill Harwood report.
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The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
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Power outage closes London's Heathrow Airport
London's Heathrow Airport will be closed all day Friday because of a fire at a nearby electrical substation. Firefighters have gotten the blaze under control, but it knocked out power to thousands of homes and businesses. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee reports.
Reporter's Notebook: Nature's happiness report
The happiness report is here again. No, not the annual global ranking of happiness that was just released. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson ponders the arrival of spring.
Billions of dollars in medical research at risk
The Trump administration has targeted hundreds of medical research grants funded through the National Institutes of Health for reductions or outright elimination. It's already having a ripple effect, with research universities announcing staff cuts or stopping research on disease prevention and treatment altogether. Dr. Celine Gounder joins to discuss.
Crypto scammers use Bitcoin ATMs to carry out cons
From 2020 to 2023, consumer losses in bitcoin ATM scams skyrocketed nearly tenfold to $114 million annually, according to the Federal Trade Commission. During that time frame, consumers over the age of 60 were over three times more likely than younger adults to lose money to bitcoin scams. Brian New reports.
Israel's offensive in Gaza escalates
Air raid sirens blared across Israel as incoming rockets sent Israelis scrambling. This follows a day of intense Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, killing more than 80 Palestinians. Ramy Inocencio has the latest.