Bay Area activists take on bench-less bus stops
Many bus stops throughout the U.S. lack benches or other seating options. Two Bay Area residents decided to take matters into their own hands. CBS Bay Area's Itay Hod has the story.
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Oakland officials vote to add "San Francisco Bay" to airport's name
Officials with the Port of Oakland on Thursday voted in favor of changing the name of the city's airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport, despite a threatened lawsuit by San Francisco over what it calls a trademark violation.
SF City Attorney warns legal action if Oakland Airport adds "San Francisco Bay" to name
As Oakland International Airport considers adding "San Francisco Bay" to its name as it seeks to boost business, San Francisco's City Attorney is warning of potential legal action.
Interfaith meeting of female leaders at UN held to promote peace
As war is waged in the Middle East, one Iranian-American woman refuses to allow the inevitable strife of conflict stop her from building bridges of peace.
Calif. voters approve Prop. 1, ballot measure aimed at tackling homeless crisis
California voters have approved a measure that Gov. Gavin Newson says he needs to tackle the state's homelessness crisis.
Judge rejects Apple's request to toss out lawsuit over AirTag stalking
Class-action lawsuit accuses Apple of failing to take action to prevent stalkers from using the company's AirTag devices to track their victims.
United flight from San Francisco lands in Oregon with fuselage panel missing
It was only during a "post-landing airline inspection" that the missing panel was discovered, the FAA said.
SF Mission District's La Vaca Birria owner defends price of his $22 burritos
A restaurant owner in San Francisco's Mission District responded to concerns from a customer about the rising cost of one of the burritos on his menu, which has spiked to $22.
Flight out of San Francisco makes emergency landing in 4th United Airlines mishap this week
It comes after a United flight earlier Friday carrying 160 passengers and six crew members veered off a runway and into the grass just after landing in Houston.
Plane goes off runway at Houston airport
A United Airlines plane rolled off the runway at a Houston airport Friday morning when a gear failed upon landing. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi has the details.
San Francisco supervisors apologize to Black residents for decades of racist policies
Supervisors in San Francisco formally apologized Tuesday to African Americans and their descendants for the city's role in perpetuating racism and discrimination, with several stating that this was just the start of reparations for Black residents.
Google strikes $60M deal with Reddit, allowing it to train AI on posts
Google wants access to Reddit users' "authentic, human conversations" to help train its artificial intelligence tools.
Super cities showdown
In a CBS Mornings annual tradition, Michelle Miller and Dana Jacobson go on a head-to-head battle to see which Super Bowl contender has the superior hometown.
Nonprofit provides culinary training, free meals
Farming Hope, a nonprofit in San Francisco, provides culinary training for those who have been incarcerated, experienced homelessness or been the victims of violent crime. On top of that, all the meals that are served are free, providing a much-needed lifeline for those experiencing food insecurity. CBS Bay Area's Itay Hod has the story.
San Francisco Chinatown native praises resilience of her community
As Lunar New Year festivities continue around the Bay Area, a student who grew up in San Francisco's Chinatown gave KPIX her unique perspective on the neighborhood's rich history, struggle and strength.
Super Bowl 58: Battle of the quarterbacks
With Super Bowl 58 on the horizon, CBS' Jim Nantz and Tony Romo sit down with Dana Jacobson to discuss the impending battle between quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes, a two-time Super Bowl MVP, and Super Bowl first-timer Brock Purdy.
Nate Burleson will be key part of CBS, Nickelodeon's Super Bowl coverage
Nate Burleson will take on his usual "CBS Mornings" co-hosting duties, serve as an analyst for the Super Bowl pregame show and be a commentator for Nickelodeon's game broadcast.
Chiefs-49ers Super Bowl matchup set
The San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs will face off in this year's Super Bowl in Las Vegas on Feb. 11. The game will air on CBS, Paramount+ and Nickelodeon. "The NFL Today" host James Brown joined CBS News for a look back at the conference championships.
Converting office buildings into residences
New York City is aiding some office building owners wanting to convert their property into residential spaces to meet the changes sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to more remote work opportunities and less demand for office space. Kate Marino, a business editor at Axios, joins CBS News with her reporting on the real estate transition.
Photographer documents life on Golden Gate Bridge
Every year, more than 10 million visitors flock to San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, said to be the most photographed bridge in the world. But no one has taken more photos of this iconic landmark than this man. Itay Hod has his story.
Consulting firm McKinsey agrees to $78 million settlement over opioids
Consulting firm McKinsey and Co. has agreed to pay $78 million to settle claims from insurers and health care funds that its marketing work with Purdue Pharma helped fuel an opioid addiction crisis.
Google to pay $700 million for stifling competition against Android
The disclosure comes a week after a federal court jury rebuked Google for deploying anticompetitive tactics in its Play Store for Android apps.
Homelessness worsening in U.S., data shows
Rates of homelessness in the United States have skyrocketed in 2023, according to new data from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Steve Berg, the chief policy officer for the National Alliance to End Homelessness, joins CBS News with his analysis.
Off-duty pilot indicted in alleged attempt to shut down plane's engines
The Portland, Oregon, grand jury indicted Joseph David Emerson, 44, on lesser charges than state prosecutors had originally sought deciding he didn't seek to injure anybody.
Cities increase security as crime concerns grow
As a new Gallup survey shows that Americans are becoming increasingly worried about crime, shopper safety and security has become a key focus for U.S. city leaders and retailers this holiday season. Carter Evans reports.
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Trump announces "crushing economic operation" on Iran as talks in limbo
President Trump said Wednesday the U.S. might return to negotiations with Iran eventually, but said currently "the situation is so good."
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He spied for the U.S. in the war on terror. Now ICE wants to deport him.
The Trump administration is trying to deport a self-described CIA spy who won permission to live in the U.S. by helping convict terrorists.
Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to U.K.
The couple said in January 2020 that they would be stepping away from "senior" royal roles and were working to become financially independent from the royal family.
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Pentagon officials considering firing Stars and Stripes publisher, sources say
Max Lederer, who has served as the publisher of Stars and Stripes for 19 years, this week announced to colleagues his decision to retire on Sept. 30, citing fundamental differences with the Trump administration.
How Moderna's melanoma mRNA vaccine could fight deadliest skin cancer
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, who has had melanoma herself, said Moderna's experimental trial is "a big win for mRNA vaccines against cancer."
National debt tops $40 trillion after doubling in under 10 years
Federal debt has mounted amid tax cuts and trillions in pandemic spending, adding to the nation's interest payments.
5 Americans among 7 people killed in Kenya helicopter crash
NBCUniversal said its Florida-based journalist, José Alberto Suárez, who worked for CBS Miami in the 1990s, was among those killed in the crash.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
Small plane, state police helicopter collide in midair over Pennsylvania
A small plane and a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter were involved in a midair collision in central Pennsylvania on Wednesday night, authorities said.
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Small plane, state police helicopter collide in midair over Pennsylvania
A small plane and a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter were involved in a midair collision in central Pennsylvania on Wednesday night, authorities said.
How Moderna's melanoma mRNA vaccine could fight deadliest skin cancer
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, who has had melanoma herself, said Moderna's experimental trial is "a big win for mRNA vaccines against cancer."
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He spied for the U.S. in the war on terror. Now ICE wants to deport him.
The Trump administration is trying to deport a self-described CIA spy who won permission to live in the U.S. by helping convict terrorists.
Publix frozen blueberry recall upgraded to highest health risk level
Recalled frozen blueberries and mixed berries that could be contaminated with E. coli pose the most severe category of health risk, according to the FDA.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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Publix frozen blueberry recall upgraded to highest health risk level
Recalled frozen blueberries and mixed berries that could be contaminated with E. coli pose the most severe category of health risk, according to the FDA.
National debt tops $40 trillion after doubling in under 10 years
Federal debt has mounted amid tax cuts and trillions in pandemic spending, adding to the nation's interest payments.
Women lag in high-paying AI jobs boom, LinkedIn study finds
AI jobs can command a premium, but women are disproportionately underrepresented in such roles, according to hiring data.
Bond market sell-off threatens to drive up loan costs
The yield on the 30-year Treasury this week hit its highest level since 2007, a rise that could put upward pressure on borrowing costs.
Moderna stock surges as melanoma vaccine trial shows "landmark moment"
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
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Pentagon officials considering firing Stars and Stripes publisher, sources say
Max Lederer, who has served as the publisher of Stars and Stripes for 19 years, this week announced to colleagues his decision to retire on Sept. 30, citing fundamental differences with the Trump administration.
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He spied for the U.S. in the war on terror. Now ICE wants to deport him.
The Trump administration is trying to deport a self-described CIA spy who won permission to live in the U.S. by helping convict terrorists.
Michael Cohen, Trump's fixer-turned-nemesis, says he'll interview former boss
"This is the first public conversation between the president and myself in eight years," said Cohen.
Woman told House panel that Gomez sexually assaulted her, attorneys say
The California Democrat said Monday that he "made personal mistakes outside my marriage" and that his "actions were consensual in nature."
How progressive wins in Democratic primaries are shaping the midterms
Progressive momentum has been a prominent storyline as Democrats look to flip control of the House and Senate next year. But how far will it go?
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How Moderna's melanoma mRNA vaccine could fight deadliest skin cancer
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, who has had melanoma herself, said Moderna's experimental trial is "a big win for mRNA vaccines against cancer."
Melanoma vaccine shows promising results
An experimental melanoma vaccine could reduce the risk of the cancer returning or spreading for some high-risk patients. It's personalized for each patient and optimized using artificial intelligence. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details.
Publix frozen blueberry recall upgraded to highest health risk level
Recalled frozen blueberries and mixed berries that could be contaminated with E. coli pose the most severe category of health risk, according to the FDA.
Moderna stock surges as melanoma vaccine trial shows "landmark moment"
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
She's lived through unimaginable grief. Her advice: "Reach for the joy."
Author and grief coach Kate Doerge joined Norah O'Donnell for a candid talk about coping with grief.
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Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to U.K.
The couple said in January 2020 that they would be stepping away from "senior" royal roles and were working to become financially independent from the royal family.
5 Americans among 7 people killed in Kenya helicopter crash
NBCUniversal said its Florida-based journalist, José Alberto Suárez, who worked for CBS Miami in the 1990s, was among those killed in the crash.
Israel orders criminal probe into killing of 5-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza
Israel says military police will investigate the killing of Hind Rajab, a young girl in Gaza whose death at the hands of its forces drew an international outcry.
Trump says he expects to meet with North Korea's Kim Jong Un this year
President Trump wants to meet again with Kim Jong Un to discuss denuclearization, the Wall Street Journal reports, despite having nothing to show for 3 previous summits.
Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios suspended after positive cocaine test
Australia's Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from professional tennis after testing positive for cocaine during a tournament in Mallorca.
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"Recess Therapy" host on embracing kid behavior
Julian Shapiro-Barnum is known for his conversations with kids on his series "Recess Therapy." He tells "CBS Mornings" why he thinks adults need to act more childish and embrace some behaviors of children.
Isla Fisher talks "Spa Weekend"
Isla Fisher gives an inside look at the new film, "Spa Weekend," how it highlights the importance of female friendships and how the star-studded cast connected.
Frank Beard, ZZ Top drummer, dies at age 77
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Panettiere was with on-and-off boyfriend when she died, police report says
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Madonna leads 2026 MTV VMAs with 11 nominations
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
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AI companies buying up books: 404 Media
Some used and independent bookstores have reported unexpectedly large book orders and suspect that the books are being scanned to train AI models and then destroyed. As part of a new investigative report, 404 Media put a tracking device in a book to see where it'd end up. Emanuel Maiberg, a journalist and co-founder at 404 Media, joins CBS News to discuss.
Former Meta engineer testifies in fed trial
Wendy Sheehan Donnell, editor-in-chief of PCMag, joins CBS News to discuss the latest in the tech world as a former Meta engineer takes the stand in the company's landmark federal trial for allegedly causing children to become addicted to its products.
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.
Women lag in high-paying AI jobs boom, LinkedIn study finds
AI jobs can command a premium, but women are disproportionately underrepresented in such roles, according to hiring data.
OpenAI launches updated ChatGPT for teens
OpenAI is launching a newer version of its teen-friendly ChatGPT platform. Rebecca Bellan, a senior reporter for TechCrunch, joins with more details on its tools.
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A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
Astronomy professor on how eclipses work
Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse.
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Woman missing after husband found dead
Police in Massachusetts are looking for Karen Solomon, a woman whose husband was found dead at their home. Police have said she is "presumed to be armed and dangerous." CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more.
Manhunt for wife of police officer found dead
A search is underway in Massachusetts for a 58-year-old woman considered armed and dangerous whose police officer husband was found dead Tuesday. Lilia Luciano has the latest developments.
Psychologist who treated Clancy testifies
Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts woman on trial for killing her three children in 2023, has pleaded not guilty, citing her own struggle with postpartum psychosis. On Wednesday, a psychologist who treated Clancy after the killings testified about her state of mind the night of the tragedy. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Moving pillowcase leads to discovery of reptiles in car seized at border
Federal officers found a moving pillowcase in a car that was seized at the U.S.-Mexico border. A collection of stolen exotic reptiles was inside.
Details emerge on Tupac's murder
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who is accused of orchestrating the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, is back in court for the third day of his trial as more details emerge on the potential motive behind the fatal shooting. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
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NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Summer music highlights of 2026
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.
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
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Thousands without power in Indiana
Over a week after a storm knocked out power to several towns in Indiana, thousands are still living without electricity and struggling to get warm meals. CBS News Chicago's Sabrina Franza reports.
Inside the investigation into Mark Walter
Billionaire Mark Walter moved to sell the Los Angeles Lakers last week for a record $12.5 billion just 14 months after purchasing the team as he faces a federal investigation. Melody Gutierrez, senior investigative reporter at The Athletic, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Army offering Grand Theft Auto leave
A U.S. Army unit based in Georgia is offering soldiers four days of leave to play Grand Theft Auto IV when it's released in November as a way to incentivize reenlistments. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
Border wall construction paused in Texas park
President Trump is pausing construction of a border wall in Texas' Big Bend National Park after bipartisan concerns about its impact on the natural landscape, CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott announced. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Landmark moment in skin cancer vaccine trial
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder joins "The Daily Report" to discuss what Moderna's melanoma vaccine breakthrough could mean as clinical trials continue.