Spicer at Newseum
At the Newseum in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, White House press secretary Sean Spicer expressed regret for his remark on Hitler and chemical weapons, and discussed the next steps on Syria. Watch his full remarks here.
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Tillerson's goals in Russia talks
Fran Townsend, former homeland security adviser to President George W. Bush and CBS News senior national security analyst, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the Trump administration's increased criticism of Russia, Moscow's role in the chemical attack in Syria, and options for pressuring Russia to get out of Syria's civil war.
Russia's Syria alliance
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson called on Russia to break its alliance with Syrian dictator Bashar Assad. After the chemical attack, Tillerson said the U.S. and its allies want Russia to broker a cease-fire and convince Assad to step down. Margaret Brennan has the details.
Spicer Hitler comment
When responding to a question about Russian support for Syrian dictator Bashar Assad following a gas attack on his citizens, press secretary Sean Spicer said that even someone "as despicable as Hitler" didn't sink to using chemical weapons. Watch his remarks.
W.H. Hitler comments
During a White House press briefing, press secretary Sean Spicer was asked to clarify comments he had made comparing Adolf Hitler and Syrian dictator Bashar Assad. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett was at the briefing and explains to CBSN what Spicer said.
Tillerson, Russia analysis
The Washington Post's David Nakamura discusses Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's tense trip to Moscow amid the Syria conflict.
WorldView: Navalny seen after hunger strike
Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny looked gaunt and exhausted as he appeared in a Moscow court via videolink following his hunger strike. Also, two Spanish journalists and an Irish conservationist in Burkina Faso were killed after they were kidnapped while on an anti-poaching patrol, and Turkey is preparing for its first COVID-19 lockdown amid a spike in cases. Meanwhile, China successfully launched its first module of a new space station. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joined "CBSN AM" from London with headlines from around the world.
Sneak peek: 48 Hours: NCIS
Can a videotape left behind by a dead wife help real-life NCIS investigators solve the murder of two Navy sailors? Watch the series premiere, "The Double Cross," Tuesday, April 25 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
Leon Panetta on Russia, N. Korea
Leon Panetta was a former White House chief of staff under President Clinton, CIA director when Osama bin Laden was killed, and Defense secretary under President Obama. Panetta, now the president and co-founder of the Panetta Institute for Public Policy, joins "CBS This Morning" from Nashville to discuss the "fundamental" choice Russia needs to make in dealing with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime, and the red lines for North Korea.
Tillerson travels to Russia
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is on his way to Moscow for his first high-level talks in Russia. He and other foreign leaders are considering how to move Russia away from supporting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime. Margaret Brennan reports.
Trump admin split on Syria
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and U.S. Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley appear to have conflicting opinions on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Republican strategist Dan Senor joins CBSN to discuss the mixed messages being sent by the White House.
W.H. split on al-Assad's future
The White House appears split on President Trump's doctrine in Syria, with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley at odds over how to handle President Bashar al-Assad after last week's missile attacks on the Syrian air base that launched a sarin gas attack on civilians. Major Garrett reports.
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Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the growing international tensions in Syria, Russia and North Korea.
Navalny "a horrible skeleton" in court appearance after hunger strike
The Russian opposition leader told a Moscow court via video link from prison that he'd dropped down to around his 7th-grade weight.
Airstrikes resume in Syria
Airstrikes resumed Saturday on the opposition-held Khan Sheikhoun where 87 people were killed last week in a chemical attack. The chemical attack, blamed on the Assad regime, prompted the U.S. to fire dozens of missiles at a Syrian airbase on Thursday. Holly Williams has more.
U.S.-Russia relations heat up
Just over a day after the U.S. missile attack on Syria, the tension between America and Russia is beginning to boil. While the Trump administration threatens more pressure and possibly more missile strikes, Syria's ally, Russia, is calling the assault an "act of aggression" that didn't just damage an airfield, but U.S.-Russia relations as well. Holly Williams has the latest from Istanbul, Turkey.
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Trump's Syria stance
The Trump administration says it will follow up on the nerve gas attack on Syrians with more economic sanctions against Syria. Beyond that, the White House has sent mixed messages about its policy going forward. As Margaret Brennan reports, the decision to intervene is a sharp departure from the president's "America First" message.
Russia reaction on Syria
Syria's Bashar al-Assad remains in power because Russia saved him. After a nerve gas attack in 2013, Russia and the U.S. worked together to seize and destroy Assad's chemical weapons, but this week's attack proved Assad cheated on the agreement. Elizabeth Palmer has more on Russia's reaction.
Russia's new stance?
CBS News national security correspondent David Martin explains that in the aftermath of the U.S. missile strike on a Syrian air base, Russia has suspended communication with the U.S. military in Syria.
Implications of Trump's Syria strike
Ian Bremmer, founding president of global risk consulting company Eurasia Group, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the U.S. military strike on the Shayrat air base in Syria. Bremmer breaks down the implications of President Trump's decision and the potential consequences, particularly in the U.S. relationship with Russia.
New details on U.S. strikes against Syria
The U.S. launched cruise missiles against a Syrian regime target in retaliation for a chemical attack. Syria's army called the attack an "outrageous aggression" and Russia, Syrian President Bashar Assad's most important backer on the world stage, condemned the attack. Holly Williams reports.
D.C. investigations
In addition to the House Intelligence Committee investigation, both the Senate and FBI are looking into the Russian effort to sway the election. Jeff Pegues and John Dickerson have more details.
Nunes recuses himself
Rep. Devin Nunes announced he was stepping aside from the investigation into Russian meddling in the election because he is the subject of House ethics investigations surrounding his behavior. Nancy Cordes has more.
Devin Nunes steps aside
House Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes has recused himself from the committee's investigation into Russia. CBS Radio News correspondent Steven Portnoy joins CBSN with more.
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Trump calls off attack on Iran subject to peace deal being "rapidly" reached
President Trump announced Saturday night that he will cancel a pending attack on Iran after he indicated that a rough framework of a peace deal had been reached.
What's behind the $4B cut in federal funding for California's high-speed rail?
Records reveal California twice missed deadlines to buy the trains at the center of a federal funding fight — then quietly dropped its lawsuit weeks after missing its new deadline.
DOJ to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charges, citing "botched installation"
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
Trump will push for "anti-weaponization fund" if Blanche not confirmed, he says
Todd Blanche previously repeatedly told Congress the "anti-weaponization fund" was "dead."
Several people killed in shooting at Idaho In-N-Out restaurant, officials say
Several people were killed in a shooting Saturday afternoon at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, local authorities said.
Flights canceled as WestJet flight attendants strike over pay dispute
WestJet canceled more than 300 flights as of early Sunday, snarling travel plans in Canada in the middle of a three-day weekend.
Fast-moving wildfire in Washington state prompts evacuations
The Old Trails Fire started around noon on Saturday, burning brush and grass and quickly spreading toward residential areas.
Spain's Ceuta grapples with aftermath of border surge
Dozens died, and the tiny enclave of Ceuta was thrown into chaos earlier this week after a rush of migrants entered from Morocco.
Moscow mayor calls deadly restaurant explosion a "terrorist act"
An explosion Saturday at a Moscow restaurant that killed three people and wounded 21 others was a bombing, Russian authorities said.
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Fast-moving wildfire in Washington state prompts evacuations
The Old Trails Fire started around noon on Saturday, burning brush and grass and quickly spreading toward residential areas.
What's behind the $4B cut in federal funding for California's high-speed rail?
Records reveal California twice missed deadlines to buy the trains at the center of a federal funding fight — then quietly dropped its lawsuit weeks after missing its new deadline.
Bloody, bare footprints lead to decadeslong search for woman's killer
In 1993, Jeanie Childs was found stabbed more than 60 times in her Minneapolis apartment. Bloody footprints and unknown DNA left investigators without answers until a 2015 cold-case review and public DNA database finally pointed to a suspect.
Several people killed in shooting at Idaho In-N-Out restaurant, officials say
Several people were killed in a shooting Saturday afternoon at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, local authorities said.
Vincent Pastore, famous for his role in "The Sopranos," dies at 80
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
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Flights canceled as WestJet flight attendants strike over pay dispute
WestJet canceled more than 300 flights as of early Sunday, snarling travel plans in Canada in the middle of a three-day weekend.
Nearly 1 in 4 Americans want CEOs to "stop being greedy," survey finds
New poll explores what people wish corporate leaders understood about economic life in the U.S. today.
Families sue Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube over deaths of 4 teens
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
New York sues Kalshi, alleging it enables illegal gambling
A growing number of U.S. states are seeking to crack down on prediction markets, but face pushback from federal regulators.
OCTROT heated blankets and throws recalled after fires and injuries
Chinese-made electric bedding poses "risk of serious injury or death," according to U.S. product safety regulators.
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What's behind the $4B cut in federal funding for California's high-speed rail?
Records reveal California twice missed deadlines to buy the trains at the center of a federal funding fight — then quietly dropped its lawsuit weeks after missing its new deadline.
Trump says deal to end Iran war may be imminent, agrees to "cancel the attack"
On Saturday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Mr. Trump and cautioned him against conducting a fresh round of strikes on Iran, CBS News learned.
Bombing in Colombia injures 11, days before presidential inauguration
President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella condemned the bombing and said "terrorism will not intimidate Colombia."
Trump will push for "anti-weaponization fund" if Blanche not confirmed, he says
Todd Blanche previously repeatedly told Congress the "anti-weaponization fund" was "dead."
A brief timeline of Iranian cyberattacks on the U.S.
Investigators are probing whether Iranian hackers are behind this week's malicious cyber activity against water systems in Minnesota. If they are found to be the culprits, it would not be the first time.
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She went to "hell and back" for a diagnosis. Then her sister showed symptoms.
Megan Kaverman's weight gain, fatigue, high blood pressure and other symptoms were dismissed for years before she was diagnosed with a rare heart disease.
Peptide vendor sentenced for "trail of harm"
A federal judge sentenced the owner of a peptide company to nearly 6 years in prison for deceiving customers and selling products adulterated with steroids, citing a "trail of harm." Adam Yamaguchi reports.
People with disabilities fear service cuts as DOJ questions legal protections
The Department of Justice in June issued a legal opinion saying states aren't required to provide services that help people with disabilities remain in their homes.
Senate committee advances Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director
If confirmed by the full Senate, Dr. Erica Schwartz would become the 22nd director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Millions of kids have caffeine in their diet. It's not all coming from soda.
On any given day, kids consume an average of 19.4 milligrams of caffeine, which is about two-thirds of what's in a can of Coke, according to a new report.
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Spain's Ceuta grapples with aftermath of border surge
Dozens died, and the tiny enclave of Ceuta was thrown into chaos earlier this week after a rush of migrants entered from Morocco.
5 killed, dozens missing after blaze breaks out on Indonesia ferry
The Mutiara Sentosa 2 ferry was traveling from Indonesia's second-largest city of Surabaya in East Java to the city of Makassar in South Sulawesi.
Flights canceled as WestJet flight attendants strike over pay dispute
WestJet canceled more than 300 flights as of early Sunday, snarling travel plans in Canada in the middle of a three-day weekend.
Trump says deal to end Iran war may be imminent, agrees to "cancel the attack"
On Saturday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Mr. Trump and cautioned him against conducting a fresh round of strikes on Iran, CBS News learned.
Moscow mayor calls deadly restaurant explosion a "terrorist act"
An explosion Saturday at a Moscow restaurant that killed three people and wounded 21 others was a bombing, Russian authorities said.
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Art made of money
Philadelphia-based artist Stacey Lee Webber has invested small coins and bills into her sculptures and jewelry – art made entirely of money. Correspondent Nancy Giles talks with the money-making artist whose creations can cost a pretty penny. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)
Summer movies are experiencing a renaissance
The summer blockbuster may be having its own blockbuster comeback. After years of streaming dominance, audiences are again packing theaters. Adam Yamaguchi has more.
A new high for roller coasters
Correspondent Lee Cowan reports on how the ups-and-downs of today's amusement park industry are being ridden via new technologies in roller coaster design, including the New Texas Giant (a hybrid wooden-and-steel roller coaster), and the Tormenta Rampaging Run (a "giga dive" coaster), at Six Flags Over Texas. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)
Vincent Pastore, famous for his role in "The Sopranos," dies at 80
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
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French wine region under fire threat, latest on migrants entering Spanish territory, plus all about sake.
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Chinese EVs pull into the lead
Last year the Chinese car company BYD (which stands for Build Your Dreams) overtook Tesla as the world's top seller of fully electric vehicles, despite the U.S. market being virtually closed to them. Correspondent Seth Doane looks at how China's long-term investments in innovation are paying off in EVs – and how protective tariffs may end up hurting American automakers down the road. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)
A new high for roller coasters
Correspondent Lee Cowan reports on how the ups-and-downs of today's amusement park industry are being ridden via new technologies in roller coaster design, including the New Texas Giant (a hybrid wooden-and-steel roller coaster), and the Tormenta Rampaging Run (a "giga dive" coaster), at Six Flags Over Texas. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)
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.
Anthropic claims its AI models went rogue
Anthropic claims its artificial intelligence models went rogue during testing and hacked into three other companies. Less than two weeks ago, OpenAI reported a similar incident for one of its models. Stephen Witt, author of "The Thinking Machine," joins to unpack the situation.
Trump blames Minnesota for water cyberattack
The U.S. government is investigating whether Iran is behind a cyberattack on water systems in seven states. In Minnesota alone, more than 30 community water systems were impacted. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the details.
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Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
Rare video shows humpback whale birth
A photographer operating a drone off the coast of Australia captured a humpback whale giving birth. It's believed to be the first time such a birth has been recorded by a drone.
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.
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Bloody, bare footprints lead to decadeslong search for woman's killer
In 1993, Jeanie Childs was found stabbed more than 60 times in her Minneapolis apartment. Bloody footprints and unknown DNA left investigators without answers until a 2015 cold-case review and public DNA database finally pointed to a suspect.
FTC says ticket reseller violated laws
Last year, "CBS Saturday Morning" spoke with ticket reselling company Elite Events and Tickets about its methodology and practices. Now, the Federal Trade Commission is fining the company, saying it violated the Better Online Ticket Sales Act. Elite Events and Tickets neither admitted to nor denied the FTC's allegations.
Police release Nancy Guthrie ransom notes
It has been six months since Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today Show" co-host Savannah Guthrie, vanished from her Arizona home. Investigators have now released two ransom notes with "distinctive linguistic characteristics" and are asking for the public's help in identifying their writer.
Savannah Guthrie asks for answers about mom Nancy after notes released
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family have been "in agony and despair ever since" her mother Nancy's disappearance in February.
Notes released in Nancy Guthrie case
For the first time, the Pima County Sheriff's Office released a pair of emails allegedly sent by Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper, who said she had died shortly after she had been abducted. Tom Hanson 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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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.
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.
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.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Fighting health care insurers
With health insurance companies frequently denying coverage for medically-requested procedures, 73 percent of Americans surveyed say healthcare delays and denials are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients. Correspondent Susan Spencer looks at how a form of insurance against health care denials may benefit consumers. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)
Bingo! New spins on an old favorite
From American Legion halls to church basements, the simplicity of Bingo and its ability to let large groups play at once is why the game raises billions of dollars for charities and non-profits. Correspondent Luke Burbank looks at the history of this popular numbers game. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)
Chinese EVs pull into the lead
Last year the Chinese car company BYD (which stands for Build Your Dreams) overtook Tesla as the world's top seller of fully electric vehicles, despite the U.S. market being virtually closed to them. Correspondent Seth Doane looks at how China's long-term investments in innovation are paying off in EVs – and how protective tariffs may end up hurting American automakers down the road. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)
Art made of money
Philadelphia-based artist Stacey Lee Webber has invested small coins and bills into her sculptures and jewelry – art made entirely of money. Correspondent Nancy Giles talks with the money-making artist whose creations can cost a pretty penny. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)
Homebuyers chase the American Dream
A growing number of young people see themselves as "forever renters" because they can't afford to buy a home, due to short supply, higher mortgage rates, and incomes that haven't kept up with rising home prices. Correspondent Jo Ling Kent examines the difficulties of today's housing market, and checks out one Midwestern city's program aimed at attracting homebuyers from out-of-state. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.)