McCaul talks U.S. elections, hacking
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Jeff Pegues interviews House Homeland Security Chairman Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, about allegations that Russia is attempting to hack U.S. elections
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Clinton slams Trump
Speaking to reporters in New York, Hillary Clinton said Donald Trump is unfit to be president, citing his criticism of American generals and praise for Russian President Vladimir Putin. CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris discusses on CBSN.
G-20: No Syria ceasefire deal
President Obama's last day at the G-20 economic summit in China was overshadowed by North Korea's latest missile test. At the summit, Mr. Obama met with Russia's president to keep Syrian peace talks on track-but at the last minute, Russia pulled back. Margaret Brennan reports from Hangzhou, China.
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G-20 Summit begins
The United States and Russia had an initial agreement in place to coordinate airstrikes against ISIS and al Qaeda linked terrorists in Syria. But Russia has pulled back with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry saying, "There still remain... a couple tough issues." The deal would be the best chance to end Syria's civil war. Margaret Brennan has more.
U.S.-Russia deal on Syria
The U.S. and Russia are near completing a groundbreaking deal that involves military and intelligence cooperation in Syria in exchange for Russia agreeing to pressure Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad to stop bombing civilians and allow in humanitarian aid in to all starving areas. Margaret Brennan has the latest.
Putin warns of Russian "red line" amid standoff over Ukraine, Navalny
Russia's president spent most of his state of the nation address talking domestic affairs, but as 10 U.S. Embassy employees were expelled from Moscow, he also offered a warning.
ISIS leader's reported death
The U.S. is rejecting claims that Russia killed a senior ISIS leader this week. The terror group says its chief strategist and spokesman, Abu Mohammed al-Adnani, was killed near Aleppo, Syria. American officials are trying to confirm that he died in a precision airstrike carried out by coalition forces. CBS News senior national security analyst Fran Townsend joins "CBS This Morning" to explain why there's "nothing to suggest" Russia is responsible for taking out al-Adnani.
ISIS loses leader
Mohammad al-Adnani, one of the top leaders of ISIS, has been reported killed in Syria. CBS News senior national security analyst Fran Townsend explains the significance of the terror group leader's death.
Russia hacking the vote?
Sen. Harry Reid is asking the FBI to investigate the possibility that Russia may try to manipulate the presidential election. Two apparent cyber breaches in June targeted voting data in Arizona and Illinois. The FBI has issued a warning telling election officials to increase security. CNET senior editor Dan Ackerman joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the hacking.
Russia restricts airspace near Ukraine amid wargames in the Black Sea
Moscow unilaterally declares parts of the Black Sea, and the airspace above it, no-go zones as EU says Putin has put 100,000 troops in Crimea and along Ukraine's border.
Cat adopts monkey
The director of a Russian zoo gave an abandoned squirrel monkey a new home with her 16-year-old cat. And while the cat never had babies of her own, she quickly let the little monkey cling to her back just as he would with his real mom.
The Sarcophagus
In 1994, Steve Kroft reported on Chernobyl's forbidden radioactive zone, going inside just eight years after the nuclear reactor's meltdown.
Trump's fight with NYT
Paul Manafort -- Donald Trump's campaign chairman -- is being attacked for alleged work for pro-Russian interests in Ukraine elections. The New York Times is reporting he was given $12 million in cash for his work there. New York Times Magazine's Mark Leibovich discusses on CBSN.
Paul Manafort's Russia ties?
A report links Donald Trump's campaign chairman to alleged corruption in Ukraine. Officials tell the New York Times that a pro-Russia political party set aside millions in "undisclosed cash payments" for Paul Manafort. Manafort denies he got any such payment. Major Garrett reports.
Trump "sarcasm" analysis
When Donald Trump took heat when he invited Russia to hack the U.S. and find the missing 33,000 deleted emails from Hillary Clinton's email server, he claimed he was only joking. Now, the Republican nominee says his claim that President Obama "founded" ISIS is purely "sarcasm." CBS News' Dean Reynolds discusses Trump's campaign strategy.
Morell on endorsing Clinton
Former CIA deputy director Michael Morell endorsed Hillary Clinton in Friday's New York Times. The former CBS News contributor called Trump "a threat to our national security." Charlie Rose spoke to Morell on his PBS program Monday night about what compelled him to write the op-ed. Morell also criticized Trump's relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russia doping controversy
More than a hundred Russian athletes are banned from competing, after being swept up in one of the biggest doping scandals to ever hit sports. Investigators say Russian athletes and government officials took part in a state-sponsored doping operation that touched nearly every Olympic sport. Andrew Brandt, director of the Moorad Center for Sports Law at Villanova University, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to break down the controversy and explain why big sporting events like the Olympics are "magnets" for corruption.
U.S. ambassador to Russia returning to Washington for "consultations"
Sullivan's return to Washington comes after President Biden announced sweeping sanctions against Russia for election interference and the SolarWinds hack.
Trump vs. soldier's parents
Donald Trump is coming under fire for comments he made this weekend on Russia and Ukraine, and for attacking the parents of a fallen Muslim-American soldier. Time's Zeke Miller explains what impact this may have on the campaign.
Gen. Hayden on Trump, Crimea
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump says if he were president, Russian leader Vladimir Putin would not invade Ukraine. He also leaves the door open to recognizing Russia's annexation of Crimea. Hillary Clinton's campaign responded saying, "This is scary stuff." Former National Security Agency and CIA director Gen. Michael Hayden joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss Trump's foreign policy comments, intelligence briefings for presidential candidates and whether he thinks Russia hacked the DNC.
Clinton hits the road in key states
Hillary Clinton campaigned enthusiastically as she faces challenges on two fronts, a fight for votes on the road and a security threat online. Errol Barnett has more from Washington.
Russians behind DNC breach?
Hillary Clinton's campaign was also hacked, in part of a series of cyber attacks on the Democratic National Committee. CBS News senior national security analyst Fran Townsend joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the dangers of the breaches and whether Russia could be behind the attacks.
Trump backtracks on Russia
Donald Trump is backing away from comments he made yesterday urging Russian hackers to find Hillary Clinton's missing emails. Democratic strategists Lis Smith and Lynda Tran, and executive director of The Institute of Politics and Public Service at Georgetown University, Mo Elleithee, join CBSN to discuss.
Trump, espionage, and the election
Donald Trump walked back his suggestion that Russian hackers should find deleted Clinton emails and send them to the FBI. CBSN contributor Leslie Sanchez and former Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa discuss the impact his comments on the 2016 race.
Trump touts American "golden age", attacks communism in July 4th speech
In a speech delayed by a two-hour evacuation of the National Mall due to severe weather, President Trump mixed politics with history.
Rep. Nancy Pelosi's husband suspected in California hit-and-run
Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is suspected of crashing into a parked car and driving away from the scene Friday afternoon in Northern California
8 people, including 4 children, injured in July 4th shooting
A 21-year-old female is in critical condition, and 4 of the injured are juveniles between the ages of 6 and 14, according to he police.
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Massive funeral for slain supreme leader enters second day
The dayslong funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in February by U.S.-Israeli strikes, has been marked by chants for revenge.
Heat and severe storms damper July 4th celebrations, leave thousands without power
While millions of Americans across the Northeast experienced record-setting temperatures, thunderstorms in the Midwest downed trees, ruptured power lines and made transportation treacherous.
Weather woes impact July 4th celebrations as National Mall briefly evacuated
Americans celebrated 250 years of independence this Fourth of July, although severe weather put a damper on the proceedings in several parts of the country.
Pope Leo spends July 4th at migrant cemetery in Italy, meets with U.S. ambassador
After the pope's visit to the Sicilian island of Lampedusa, the U.S. Embassy said the ambassador to the Holy See gave Leo a commemorative baseball, an apple pie and a U.S. World Cup jersey.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married in ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Joey Chestnut wins Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, Miki Sudo is women's champion
Reigning champion Joey Chestnut ate 66 hot dogs and buns to win the 2026 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest while Miki Sudo ate 38 3/4 to win the women's competition.
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8 people, including 4 children, injured in July 4th shooting
A 21-year-old woman is in critical condition, and 4 of the injured are juveniles between the ages of 6 and 14, according to he police.
Pope Leo spends July 4th at migrant cemetery in Italy, meets with U.S. ambassador
After the pope's visit to the Sicilian island of Lampedusa, the U.S. Embassy said the ambassador to the Holy See gave Leo a commemorative baseball, an apple pie and a U.S. World Cup jersey.
Heat and severe storms damper July 4th celebrations, leave thousands without power
While millions of Americans across the Northeast experienced record-setting temperatures, thunderstorms in the Midwest downed trees, ruptured power lines and made transportation treacherous.
DNA technology leads to identification of Revolutionary War soldier
The remains of a Revolutionary War soldier were identified as a young man from Maryland just before America's 250th anniversary.
Serena Williams withdraws from Wimbledon doubles match with sister Venus
Serena Williams cited a knee injury behind her decision to withdraw from a doubles match at Wimbledon.
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More than 100,000 fireworks recalled ahead of July 4
Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using the recalled fireworks and return them for a full refund.
How to save money on air conditioning as electric bills climb
As Americans endure another bout of extreme heat, experts say small thermostat adjustments and other energy-saving steps can help reduce soaring cooling costs.
Here's who won — and lost — under Trump's "big, beautiful bill"
A year after President Trump signed the sweeping tax and spending package, its effects on households, businesses and federal programs are increasingly evident.
U.S. says it's monitoring oil markets for price-fixing, urges states to do same
Antitrust regulators suggested that state attorneys general could assist in investigating unlawful conduct by companies.
What's open and closed on July 3 and July 4? See which stores are operating.
Major retail stores will be open on Friday, although some may have modified hours on Saturday, July 4.
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Trump touts American "golden age", attacks communism in July 4th speech
In a speech delayed by a two-hour evacuation of the National Mall due to severe weather, President Trump mixed politics with history.
6 presidential speeches that shaped American history
These six presidential speeches are some that have most reverberated through the ages, and whose impacts are still felt today.
Trump warns of "communist menace" in speech at Mount Rushmore
The president kicked off America's 250th anniversary celebrations with a speech at Mount Rushmore where he warned of a resurgence in communism.
Trump announces pardons for pollution violators prosecuted for "fixing their car"
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
Trump gifted lavish ring from Belgian diamond group that won tariff relief
The gift comes months after Belgium's diamond industry won the removal of U.S. tariffs on diamond imports.
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1 symptom leads to dad's cancer diagnosis: "I was like, 'Wait, what?'"
Eric Dillon thought the pain in his shoulder was a minor injury. It took two years to get the real answer.
Why tick season is expected to be worse than normal
The CDC is reporting the highest rate of emergency room visits from tick bites since 2017 in many parts of the U.S.
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What a Brooklyn bodega reveals about the craze for an experimental weight-loss drug
It isn't approved by the FDA, but we found an experimental weight-loss drug called retatrutide for sale at a local convenience store.
Actor Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
Medicare to help pay for some GLP-1 drugs
Starting Wednesday, Medicare will help pay for some GLP-1 medications for weight loss. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder explains what this means for patients.
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Pope Leo spends July 4th at migrant cemetery in Italy, meets with U.S. ambassador
After the pope's visit to the Sicilian island of Lampedusa, the U.S. Embassy said the ambassador to the Holy See gave Leo a commemorative baseball, an apple pie and a U.S. World Cup jersey.
Egypt uncovers lost Byzantine-era city in the western desert
The fourth-century residential city in the western desert is one of two major archaeological finds announced by Egypt on Saturday.
Prince Harry to travel solo to London amid security flap
Meghan and his children may eventually join him on the rest of the trip outside London, the source said.
Trump gifted lavish ring from Belgian diamond group that won tariff relief
The gift comes months after Belgium's diamond industry won the removal of U.S. tariffs on diamond imports.
Prince William appears on "New Heights" podcast ahead of Swift-Kelce wedding
Prince William will appear on the podcast hosted by Jason and Travis Kelce just hours before Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's anticipated wedding.
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Punch Brothers' "Song of the Water Kelpie (unsung)"
Bluegrass band Punch Brothers was formed by mandolinist Chris Thile in 2006. Their upcoming all-instrumental album, "The Unsung Adventures of Punch Brothers," will be released on July 24. Here's Punch Brothers performing "Song of the Water Kelpie (unsung)."
Taylor and Travis say yes at MSG
The vows have been exchanged, the party is over, and slowly, details are emerging about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding. Lilia Luciano reports.
Are drones the new fireworks?
While many in the U.S. light fireworks on the Fourth of July, some towns are turning to drones as a cleaner, quieter alternative. Mark Strassmann gets a preview in Texas.
Punch Brothers play "This Land Is Your Land"
Bluegrass band Punch Brothers was formed by mandolinist Chris Thile in 2006. In celebration of the Fourth of July, here's Punch Brothers performing their cover of Woody Guthrie's classic song, "This Land Is Your Land."
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tie the knot
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Friday. Comedian Adam Sandler officiated the ceremony, a representative for Swift confirmed. Jo Ling Kent has more details.
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Why U.S. initially restricted Anthropic AI models
The Trump administration has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's most advanced artificial intelligence models, Fable and Mythos, after weeks of negotiations over national security concerns. CNET Editor-in-Chief David Katzmaier joins to discuss.
White House lifted AI limits, Anthropic says
Tech giant Anthropic says that the federal government has now removed restrictions from its robust Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models. Axios reporter Madison Mills has more on artificial intelligence regulation.
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.
Sony to stop making physical discs for PlayStation starting in 2028
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
Consumers need protection from AI agents, lawmaker says
Sen. Mark Warner wants to create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and ensure autonomous bots operate like fiduciaries.
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The American innovation that made millions of others possible
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
New White House UFO panel chair speaks out
The White House appointed former Harvard University astronomer Avi Loeb to lead its new panel on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as UAPs and UFOs. Loeb shares his enthusiasm for his new role.
3 futurists predict what America will be like in the centuries ahead
From space to healthcare and artificial intelligence, what could the next 250 years of the United States look like?
NASA strives to save doomed telescope
NASA is in a race against time as the Swift Observatory telescope in orbit sinks closer to Earth. CBS News consultant William Harwood explains the $30 million salvage operation.
Fossil found in drawer turns out to be first dinosaur bone from Antarctica
Dinosaur fossils are rare to find in Antarctica because of the unforgiving ice caps. But millions of years ago, the region was populated by lush forests.
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi's husband suspected in Napa County hit-and-run
Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is suspected of crashing into a parked car and driving away from the scene Friday afternoon in Northern California.
Trump announces 6 new pardons
The four presidents carved into Mount Rushmore collectively issued over 1,100 pardons. President Trump, who is visiting there tonight, has outdone them all and is now adding more. Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump considering pardons and clemency
President Trump is considering pardons for a group of people convicted of emissions and clean-air-related violations and has discussed potential clemency for Sean "Diddy" Combs, according to sources familiar with his plans. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Trump weighing Diddy clemency, sources say
President Trump is considering pardons for a slew of individuals, including potential clemency for disgraced music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs and some offenders with pollution-related convictions, sources say. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.
Olympian charged over alleged D.C. vandalism
U.S. Olympian David Hearn is facing a felony charge after being accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. CBS News senior Justice Department reporter Sarah Lynch has the details.
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Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
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Trump speaks at Freedom 250 event
President Trump spoke in Washington, D.C., at the "Salute to America" Freedom 250 event on the Fourth of July. He highlighted veterans, the Artemis II crew, an early version of the American flag and more in his speech.
Punch Brothers' "Song of the Water Kelpie (unsung)"
Bluegrass band Punch Brothers was formed by mandolinist Chris Thile in 2006. Their upcoming all-instrumental album, "The Unsung Adventures of Punch Brothers," will be released on July 24. Here's Punch Brothers performing "Song of the Water Kelpie (unsung)."
Relay for America runs flag across U.S.
Relay for America ran the American flag from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., this week to commemorate America's 250th birthday. They did it nonstop for 20 days and nights for more than 3,000 miles on a mission of unity heading to the Fourth of July. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
Taylor and Travis say yes at MSG
The vows have been exchanged, the party is over, and slowly, details are emerging about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding. Lilia Luciano reports.
Are drones the new fireworks?
While many in the U.S. light fireworks on the Fourth of July, some towns are turning to drones as a cleaner, quieter alternative. Mark Strassmann gets a preview in Texas.