1/29/18: CBSN Evening News
U.S House panel votes to release memo; Super blue blood moon coming
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McCabe steps down
FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe is stepping down from his post, but there are competing narratives about why he's leaving. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports.
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The latest on reports that President Trump wanted to fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller and the proposal on immigration reform.
Marc Short on Mueller
White House Legislative Affairs Director Marc Short responds to reports that President Trump wanted to fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller and discusses the White House's proposal on immigration reform.
White House fights
The White House has released an immigration plan, which includes a path for citizenship and $25 billion for a border wall, ahead of President Trump's first State of the Union address. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump slammed a report that he wanted to fire special counsel Robert Mueller as "fake news." CBSN political contributor and RealClearPolitics' national political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns discusses the latest in Washington.
State of the Union focus?
National political reporter for Bloomberg News Sahil Kapur joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss how the Russia investigation could be affected by the report that President Trump tried to fire special counsel Robert Mueller and what the president will likely focus on in his first State of the Union address.
Trump pushes back
President Trump is pushing back against reports that he ordered a White House lawyer to fire special counsel Robert Mueller. The New York Times reported the president backed off his desire to fire Mueller, but only after White House lawyer Don McGahn threatened to quit. Errol Barnett reports.
New Report Says Trump Tried To Fire Special Counsel Mueller
President Trump arrived in Washington after speaking to world and business leaders gathered for the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. His return is shadowed by a New York Times report that he ordered the firing of special counsel Robert Mueller last summer. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett and justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN to discuss the latest on this development.
01/26/18: CBSN Evening News
President Trump returns to U.S. from Davos; Economy expands in fourth quarter
Politics Wrap
President Trump called reports he wanted to fire special counsel Robert Mueller "fake news" on Friday. Reuters White House correspondent Ayesha Rascoe joined CBSN to break down the administration's response -- and what we can expect from the State of the Union address next week.
Russia investigation
The New York Times is reporting that President Trump wanted to fire special counsel Robert Mueller last June but backed down when White House Counsel Donald McGahn threatened to quit. Major Garrett and Paula Reid have the latest.
Trump-Mueller controversy
President Trump is calling a New York Times report that he tried to fire special counsel Robert Mueller "fake news." The newspaper says it happened last June and that the president only backed off after White House lawyer Don McGahn threatened to resign. CBSN political contributor Zeke Miller explains the controversy.
GOP response to Trump-Mueller report
Dan Senor, former adviser to House Speaker Paul Ryan and 2012 presidential candidate Mitt Romney, spoke to Republican members of Congress about the report that President Trump ordered the firing of special counsel Robert Mueller. Senor joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how Republicans are responding and where the immigration and DACA debate stands.
Evidence of obstruction?
President Trump is calling a new report that says he ordered the firing of special counsel Robert Mueller "fake news." Paula Reid reports on how this could impact the Russia investigation.
Did Trump try to fire Mueller?
President Trump is dismissing a new report that says he ordered the firing of special counsel Robert Mueller seven months ago. The New York Times report, confirmed by the Washington Post, says chief White House lawyer Donald McGahn refused to go along, and the president then changed his mind. Major Garrett reports.
Analyzing Trump & Mueller
CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins Elaine Quijano on "Red & Blue" to discuss report that the president moved to fire special counsel Robert Mueller last summer.
Missing FBI texts recovered
The Department of Justice says it has recovered five months worth of text messages that the FBI claimed it had lost due to a "technical misconfiguration." The exchanges were between two former special counsel investigators: Peter Strzok and Lisa Page. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN with the latest.
Trump vs Mueller
The New York Times reported Thursday night that President Trump ordered the firing of special counsel Robert Mueller last June, but backed off. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid reports.
Trump & Mueller feud
President Trump ordered the firing of Robert Mueller last June, the special counsel leading the Russia probe, the New York Times reported Thursday evening, citing four people who had been told about it.
Trump on special counsel
President Trump is about to take center stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. But his off-the-cuff comments Wednesday about cooperating with special counsel Robert Mueller are hovering in the background. Margaret Brennan reports.
Trump & McCabe
One of the questions special counsel Robert Mueller will be asking President Trump is whether he asked former FBI Director Andrew McCabe who he voted for in the 2016 election. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid analyzes what that could signify.
Trump surprise
President Trump surprised reporters Wednesday when he showed up at his chief of staff's office and held an impromptu press conference. He told a group of reporters he is "looking forward" to being interviewed by special counsel Robert Mueller under oath, and said "Dreamers" should be granted a path to citizenship. CBS News' chief White House correspondent Major Garrett was there, and has details of the unexpected encounter.
Trump to face questioning
The special counsel in the Russia investigation is just weeks away from questioning President Trump. Callum Borchers is a politics and media reporter for The Fix at The Washington Post. He joined CBSN with more on the upcoming interview.
Sessions and special counsel
Tuesday brought news of two major interviews in special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian meddling. McClatchy DC White House correspondent Franco Ordonez joined CBSN to discuss what Attorney General Jeff Sessions and fired FBI director James Comey's interviews with Mueller's team mean for the timeline of that probe.
1/23/18: CBSN Evening News
Special counsel questioned AG sessions; Deaf actress stars in Oscar-nominated film
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Iran war rages as markets react to Trump saying it should end "very soon"
Markets stem losses as Trump says Iran war will end "very soon," but Tehran says it's "prepared to continue attacking" indefinitely, and it won't let oil leave the Gulf.
Hegseth: Today "most intense day" of attacks on Iran, Trump to determine "end stage"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
Investigation
There's one building in LA with 89 registered hospices: "Ground zero" for fraud?
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
Trump tells CBS News "the war is very complete"
President Trump told CBS News the U.S. war with Iran is "very complete," and said the U.S. "could do a lot" about the Strait of Hormuz.
Alabama governor commutes death sentence of inmate who didn't kill victim
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has commuted the death sentence of Charles "Sonny" Burton, who was not in the building when the victim was killed.
Jeffrey Epstein's former Zorro Ranch searched after revelations in FBI files
Investigators are searching a New Mexico ranch where Jeffrey Epstein once entertained guests, amid allegations that it may have been used for sexual abuse and sex trafficking.
Georgia voters deciding Marjorie Taylor Greene's replacement in special election
Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat in Congress has been vacant since her resignation in January, but voters in Georgia could choose her replacement during Tuesday's special election.
1,300-pound NASA satellite set to crash down to Earth today
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
"Fetal heartbeat" abortion ban signed into law by Wyoming governor
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has signed legislation banning abortions after embryotic cardiac activity can be detected, but a court challenge is likely.
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Trump order cutting ties with Anthropic likely coming this week, sources say
President Trump will issue an executive order to remove Anthropic's AI technology from agencies across the executive branch, sources familiar with the matter tell CBS News.
Alabama governor commutes death sentence of inmate who didn't kill victim
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has commuted the death sentence of Charles "Sonny" Burton, who was not in the building when the victim was killed.
Team USA's Oksana Masters wins 11th Paralympic gold medal
The most decorated American Winter Paralympian had her left leg amputated at age 9 and her right leg amputated at age 14.
Could tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve lower gas prices?
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is designed to cushion disruptions to U.S. oil supplies during emergencies.
DOJ's Ed Martin faces ethics charges over threatening letter to Georgetown
The office that polices attorney misconduct in Washington, D.C., has filed ethics charges against Justice Department pardon attorney Ed Martin.
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Could tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve lower gas prices?
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is designed to cushion disruptions to U.S. oil supplies during emergencies.
JetBlue ground stop lifted soon after it began
Shortly after all JetBlue flights were grounded by the FAA due to what the agency said was a JetBlue request, the carrier said it had resumed operations.
Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 states over norovirus risks
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
Here's how much Americans are paying for gas as oil prices spike
The U.S. average gas price has jumped 48 cents since last week, with experts predicting that higher fuel costs could persist for months.
Anthropic sues Trump administration over "supply chain risk" order
Anthropic sued the Defense Department and other federal agencies on Monday over the government's move to designate it a risk to the supply chain.
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Trump order cutting ties with Anthropic likely coming this week, sources say
President Trump will issue an executive order to remove Anthropic's AI technology from agencies across the executive branch, sources familiar with the matter tell CBS News.
DOJ's Ed Martin faces ethics charges over threatening letter to Georgetown
The office that polices attorney misconduct in Washington, D.C., has filed ethics charges against Justice Department pardon attorney Ed Martin.
Hegseth: Today "most intense day" of attacks on Iran, Trump to determine "end stage"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
Georgia voters deciding Marjorie Taylor Greene's replacement in special election
Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat in Congress has been vacant since her resignation in January, but voters in Georgia could choose her replacement during Tuesday's special election.
"Fetal heartbeat" abortion ban signed into law by Wyoming governor
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has signed legislation banning abortions after embryotic cardiac activity can be detected, but a court challenge is likely.
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Investigation
There's one building in LA with 89 registered hospices: "Ground zero" for fraud?
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 states over norovirus risks
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
More kids are in ERs for tooth pain. Budget cuts and fluoride fights aren't helping.
Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the COVID-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for tooth decay.
Baby sleepsuit sold at Walmart recalled over potential choking hazard
The zipper head on the recalled HALO Magic Sleepsuits poses a danger to babies, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
A Pilates teacher thought she had the flu. Doctors found aggressive cancer
Debi Weiss thought her fatigue and weakness was a seasonal illness, but her condition quickly worsened.
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How the Iran war reached Europe, via the small, divided island of Cyprus
When it comes to European Union territory, you can't go much further east than Cyprus. So far east, in fact, that it's within reach of Iran's weapons.
Team USA's Oksana Masters wins 11th Paralympic gold medal
The most decorated American Winter Paralympian had her left leg amputated at age 9 and her right leg amputated at age 14.
Map and chart track the latest U.S. and Iranian war targets
According to U.S. Central Command, over 5,000 targets were struck and 50 Iranian vessels were damaged or destroyed in the first 10 days of the war with Iran.
Shots fired at U.S. consulate in Toronto, Canada, officials say
Someone fired shots at the U.S. consulate in Toronto, authorities said, days after shots were fired at synagogues in the Canadian city.
Hegseth: Today "most intense day" of attacks on Iran, Trump to determine "end stage"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
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Michelle Pfeiffer on "The Madison" series
Michelle Pfeiffer talks with "CBS Mornings" about starring alongside Kurt Russell in "The Madison." She describes how she decided to take on the character and explains after decades in the entertainment industry why she still gets nervous in new roles.
Details on Live Nation's settlement with DOJ
Less than a week into a trial over Live Nation's alleged monopoly of the event ticket business, the parent company of Ticketmaster has reached a tentative settlement with the Justice Department. Kenneth Dintzer, antitrust attorney with the law firm Crowell & Moring, joins CBS News to break down the deal.
Latest on shots fired at Rihanna's home
A woman has been arrested for allegedly firing several shots Sunday at the Beverly Hills home of pop music star Rihanna. CBS News Los Angeles' Tina Patel reports.
Live Nation to open Ticketmaster to other sellers
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has agreed to pay $280 million in civil penalties to 40 states that sued the company on antitrust grounds. As part of the settlement, Ticketmaster must also open technology to allow other ticket sellers to use its platform to reach customers, multiple sources told CBS News. Yasmin Khorram, economic policy reporter for Politico, joined CBS News to discuss.
Matthew Fox on starring in "The Madison"
Matthew Fox, who starred in the hit series "Lost," talks about being part of the cast for the new Paramount+ show "The Madison." He describes how he relates to his character, why he decided to return to Hollywood and working with Kurt Russell again.
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The evolution of Apple over 50 years
David Pogue, an author and correspondent for "CBS Sunday Morning," talks about covering the rise of Apple over his career as the company is set to turn 50 next month, and his new book, "Apple: The First 50 Years."
Overusing artificial intelligence can give workers "AI brain fry," study finds
Artificial intelligence can give some workers "brain fry" if overused, according to a new study published in Harvard Business Review.
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.
Extended interview: Tim Cook
In this web exclusive, Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, talks with "Sunday Morning" correspondent David Pogue (author of "Apple: The First 50 Years") to discuss the company's first half-century and its constant focus on "the next thing." He also talks about the vision of Steve Jobs, whose return to Apple in 1997 reinvigorated the company.
Apple turns 50, in a world it helped create
David Pogue, author of "Apple: The First 50 Years," talks with Apple's co-founder Steve Wozniak, CEO Tim Cook, and others about the vision of Steve Jobs, and how the company's products and services have reshaped life, technology and culture in the 21st century.
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Hospice fraud grows in California
Hospice fraud has grown in Los Angeles County despite a state crackdown on facilities with notable red flags, a CBS News Investigation found. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi has more.
Breaking down Alexander brothers' trial
Jurors found Tal, Oren and Alon Alexander guilty on all counts in their federal sex trafficking trial in New York City after four weeks of testimony from women who accused the brothers of sexual assault. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more.
2 charged in attack outside Mamdani's home
Two teens are charged for allegedly trying to detonate homemade bombs in a crowd outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's official residence. Prosecutors allege they were inspired by ISIS.
Latest details on NYC bomb suspects
Two men are facing federal charges after allegedly trying to detonate homemade explosive devices outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's home. Both suspects said their actions were inspired by ISIS, New York Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has the latest.
Details on woman who fired at Rihanna's home
Police identified Ivanna Ortiz, 35, as the individual accused of opening fire on Sunday outside of Rihanna's Beverly Hills home with an AR-15-style assault rifle. The Florida woman is now facing attempted murder charges. Carter Evans reports.
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1,300-pound NASA satellite set to crash down to Earth today
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
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White House's mixed messages on war with Iran
President Trump said Monday the war against Iran will be over "very soon," while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday would be the most intense day of strikes on Iran so far. When asked about timing, Hegseth said, "It's not for me to posit whether it's the beginning, the middle or the end." CBS News' Eleanor Watson and Aaron Navarro have more.
World leaders eye oil reserves
Oil prices surged Monday to more than $119 per barrel but dropped by more than 10% on Tuesday. Meanwhile, world leaders are eyeing oil reserves as the Iran war continues to disrupt traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Robert Schroeder, the Washington bureau chief at MarketWatch, has more.
How Middle East conflict impacts Iranians
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth promised that Tuesday would be the "most intense day of strikes" against Iran. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams spoke with some Iranians about the conflict's impact.
Trump reacts to concerns over oil prices
President Trump said he "knew oil prices would go up," but it's been less than he anticipated after oil prices hit more than $100 per barrel on Monday. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has more.
DOJ pardon attorney faces ethics charges
Washington D.C.'s Office of Disciplinary Counsel filed charges against Justice Department pardon attorney Ed Martin over a threatening letter he sent last year to Georgetown University Law Center about its DEI policies. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.