College football season returns
College football is back. Week Zero kicks off with seven games on Saturday -- two of them featuring ranked teams. CBS Sports senior writer Bud Elliott shares what he's looking forward to the most in Week Zero.
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Hex founder used investor funds to buy $4.3M black diamond, SEC says
Richard Heart spent at least $12 million of investor funds from crypto projects he promoted on rare gems, cars and watches.
SEC cracks down on cryptocurrencies
The SEC is suing crypto trading platform Coinbase, saying it is operating illegally as it failed to register as an exchange. It's the latest move in a crackdown against crypto companies. Jon-Jorge Aras, a partner at Warren Law Group and head of the firm's securities litigation, has more.
SEC sues Binance, alleging it operated an illegal exchange
Securities watchdog alleges the company and CEO Changpeng Zhao diverted customer funds and sought to escape regulatory oversight.
Frank startup founder Charlie Javice arrested, charged with fraud
Regulator says now-shuttered student-loan assistance company fabricated data to entice JPMorgan Chase into sale.
SEC files crypto fraud charges against Lindsay Lohan, Jake Paul, others
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced charges against crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun and celebrity backers of his crypto asset companies Tronix and BitTorrent.
Federal investigation into Silicon Valley Bank
The Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission are investigating the Silicon Valley Bank collapse. CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Elaine Quijano spoke with John Geiringer, a partner at Barack Ferrazzano Kirshbaum and Nagelberg, about what authorities look at in such cases and what this investigation could mean for company executives.
DOJ investigating SVB's collapse
Dave Michaels is a reporter for the Wall Street Journal. He joins CBS News to discuss what the DOJ probe means moving forward.
Investigating Silicon Valley Bank collapse
The Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission are investigating the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, the Wall Street Journal reported. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett reports from Santa Clara, California, on the fallout.
Abbott faces SEC investigation over infant formula debacle
Abbott closed its Sturgis facility last year due to a bacteria outbreak, creating a nationwide formula shortage.
Russian businessman found guilty of hacking, insider trading
Russian millionaire with Kremlin ties turned $2 million into $21 million by trading on hacked corporate info, prosecutors said.
George Santos’ past work drew SEC scrutiny
The Securities and Exchange Commission looked into embattled New York congressman George Santos' work for a company behind an alleged Ponzi scheme after he pitched an investment opportunity to a childhood friend and her former client. Watch the full “CBS Reports” documentary “Campaign of Deceit: The Election of George Santos” on Thursday. CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
FTX founder pleads not guilty to fraud
Disgraced crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried pleaded not guilty to a slew of charges related to his defunct cryptocurrency exchange in federal court in Manhattan. Michael Parker, head of the anti-money-laundering and sanctions practice at Ferrari and Associates, joins CBS News' Elaine Quijano to discuss the details of SBF's case.
Former FTX CEO faces charges
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has been arrested in the Bahamas on criminal charges and faces extradition to the U.S.. He has also been charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission for allegedly defrauding investors in his cryptocurrency exchange. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins "CBS News Mornings" to explain the fallout on Capitol Hill, where Bankman-Fried had been scheduled to testify at a hearing today.
Kim Kardashian fined over crypto ad
The Securities and Exchange Commission has fined Kim Kardashian more than $1 million over failing to disclose she was being paid to promote a cryptocurrency. Axios business editor Dan Primack joins CBS News to discuss the case and other market news.
Boeing to pay $200 million to settle charges over 737 Max crashes
Aviation giant "put profits over people" in assuring the public that its plane was safe, SEC official said.
Boy finds courage to jump into lake
The former security chief of Twitter has filed an explosive whistleblower complaint against the company. Peiter Zatko claims Twitter executives buried “egregious deficiencies” in the company’s cybersecurity practices. Cat Zakrzewski, a technology policy reporter for The Washington Post who co-wrote the article breaking this story, joins CBS News to discuss.
Elon Musk says tweet about buying Manchester United was a joke
The Tesla boss's "joke on Twitter" likely sparked hope among the flailing soccer club's army of supporters as his lawyers battle over his abandoned bid to buy Twitter.
Elon Musk says Twitter deal "on hold"
Elon Musk says his $44 billion takeover bid for Twitter is "on hold" as he seeks more information on the platform's spam accounts. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson has more on that, plus how Musk is also reportedly facing a SEC investigation for late disclosure after buying a substantial stake in the company.
SEC arrests Archegos founder on billion-dollar fraud charges
Feds allege Hwang "propped up a $36 billion house of cards by engaging in a constant cycle of manipulative trading."
Government wants companies to disclose climate-change risks
New SEC proposal requires companies to spell out bottom-line impacts of everything from floods to rising fuel costs.
Crypto platform Wormhole restores $320 million lost in hack
Wormhole hack is one of biggest crypto heists in history, second only to $611 million theft at Poly Network last summer.
Repot: Trump's SPAC deal may have violated securities laws
Former President Trump secured nearly $300 million in funding for his new social media venture by agreeing to merge with a special purpose acquisition company. But the deal may have skirted securities laws and stock exchange rules, according to a New York Times report. Lauren Hirsch, a business reporter who co-authored the article, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
SEC targets trading apps after GameStop frenzy
Report is critical of trading apps' gaming-like features, stoking of meme stocks and practice of selling customers' orders to traders.
Whistleblower says Facebook platforms harm teens
Following an explosive interview on "60 Minutes," Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified before a Senate subcommittee on Tuesday. She accused the social media giant of being morally bankrupt and said Facebook's platforms are harmful to the mental health of teens. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave details the hearing, then CBSN anchor Elain Quijano speaks with Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, about what Congress could potentially do to address these concerns.
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Trump says the Iran war "will continue for as long as necessary"
President Trump insists the U.S. is "achieving a very big victory" as the Iran war nears the six-month mark, and he has "no specific timetable" to resume peace talks.
Scores killed, Americans among hundreds missing after Nepal flash floods
Flash floods tore through a valley in Nepal, sweeping away villages and hundreds of tourists, with Americans among the missing, authorities say.
Tim Curry, star of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," dies at 80
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Watch Live: Lindsay Clancy trial testimony ends ahead of closing arguments
Testimony in Lindsay Clancy's trial is finished after jurors in the Massachusetts murder case heard from 85 witnesses.
Carly Pearce recalls meeting Dolly Parton at 16: "I couldn't believe she was real"
Country star Carly Pearce was working at Dollywood when she met Dolly Parton in the early 2000s.
Meta settles social media addiction suit for up to $17 billion
Meta agreed to pay up to $17 billion to settle allegations that its social media platforms are addictive.
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Trump hasn't decided on Leavitt's replacement as press secretary, sources say
President Trump hasn't settled on a replacement for White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, whose last day is Friday, according to administration officials close to the situation.
24 states sue to block new Postal Service rules for mail voting
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
Secrets of the gut microbiome and how it impacts our long-term brain health
Dr. Laura Cox, an assistant professor at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, explains how our dietary patterns play a significant role in our gut and long-term brain health.
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Carly Pearce recalls meeting Dolly Parton at 16: "I couldn't believe she was real"
Country star Carly Pearce was working at Dollywood when she met Dolly Parton in the early 2000s.
24 states sue to block new Postal Service rules for mail voting
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
Tim Curry, star of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," dies at 80
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Boston Scientific says a cyberattack is disrupting its global operations
Medical device maker said it is working to assess the scope of the attack and business interruption.
Meta settles social media addiction suit for up to $17.1 billion
Meta agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to settle allegations that its social media platforms are addictive.
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Boston Scientific says a cyberattack is disrupting its global operations
Medical device maker said it is working to assess the scope of the attack and business interruption.
Meta settles social media addiction suit for up to $17.1 billion
Meta agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to settle allegations that its social media platforms are addictive.
July PCE inflation index held at 3.7% annual pace, hotter than expected
The Personal Consumption Expenditures index was unchanged from June, highlighting stubborn inflationary pressures.
Ontario's Doug Ford says Trump is "treating us like we're Communist China"
As a U.S.-Canada trade war sparks cross-border insults, Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News he's hopeful the two sides can reach an agreement — but cautioned that "no deal is better than a bad deal."
Survey pinpoints the behavior on planes that people find most annoying
Here's what travelers think about shared armrests, reclined seats and fellow passengers' use of tech on planes.
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24 states sue to block new Postal Service rules for mail voting
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
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Trump hasn't decided on Leavitt's replacement as press secretary, sources say
President Trump hasn't settled on a replacement for White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, whose last day is Friday, according to administration officials close to the situation.
Man with Sen. Dan Sullivan's name advances from Alaska U.S. Senate primary
A man with the same name as Alaska's incumbent U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan has advanced to the general election
U.S. military attacks alleged drug-smuggling boat in Caribbean, killing 4
The attack brings the number of people killed in such strikes by the U.S. military in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea to at least 227.
3 Secret Service officials put on leave amid probe into "potential misconduct"
The Secret Service's chief of communications and two other staffers have been placed on leave pending an investigation into "potential misconduct," U.S. officials told CBS News.
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Secrets of the gut microbiome and how it impacts our long-term brain health
Dr. Laura Cox, an assistant professor at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, explains how our dietary patterns play a significant role in our gut and long-term brain health.
Pennsylvania records first 2 measles deaths in 35 years
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
At least 1 in 4 ex-NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 had CTE, study finds
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
Trump and Kennedy's health industry deals are at risk of vanishing
The agreements, covering issues like drug pricing, reducing the use of synthetic food dyes, and cutting back on insurance prior authorization rules, were announced with fanfare and touted as victories.
8-year-old girl dies from brain-eating amoeba infection in Louisiana
Lillian Smart, 8, has died after being infected by an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba that is found in warm freshwater, her family said.
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Prince Harry and Meghan returning to the U.K. today, BBC News reports
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are returning to the U.K. from California today, six years after their tumultuous departure, the BBC reports.
Scores killed, Americans among hundreds missing after Nepal flash floods
Flash floods tore through a valley in Nepal, sweeping away villages and hundreds of tourists, with Americans among the missing, authorities say.
U.S. military attacks alleged drug-smuggling boat in Caribbean, killing 4
The attack brings the number of people killed in such strikes by the U.S. military in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea to at least 227.
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Trump says the Iran war "will continue for as long as necessary"
President Trump insists the U.S. is "achieving a very big victory" as the Iran war nears the six-month mark, and he has "no specific timetable" to resume peace talks.
14 newborns killed as fire tears through Pakistani hospital's nursery
Authorities in Islamabad, Pakistan, say a fire caused by an air-conditioning unit exploding in a major hospital nursery ward killed 14 newborns.
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Carly Pearce recalls meeting Dolly Parton at 16: "I couldn't believe she was real"
Country star Carly Pearce was working at Dollywood when she met Dolly Parton in the early 2000s.
Tim Curry, star of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," dies at 80
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Megan Park talks hit show "Sterling Point"
Megan Park, who started her career as an actress on the show "The Secret Life of the American Teenager," sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss creating the new series "Sterling Point."
Lauren Alaina remembers Dolly Parton
Country star Lauren Alaina joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about Dolly Parton's impact on her career, the best advice she received from the music icon and why she was beloved.
Dolly Parton's country music legacy
Country music singer and beloved humanitarian Dolly Parton died at age 80. CBS News' Nicole Valdes takes a look at her legacy and impact on the music industry.
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Meta settles social media addiction suit
Tech giant Meta will shell out up to $17 billion in a settlement following a massive multi-state legal suit on social media addiction. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady explains more.
Ring camera founder on privacy
Conversations around privacy are growing as the surveillance technology company Flock faces allegations of police misuse and concerns that its roadside cameras are overly invasive. Ring inventor and founder Jamie Siminoff says his company is working to enhance customers' privacy.
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.
Louisiana governor on SpaceX facility
SpaceX plans to develop its fourth-largest launch site in Louisiana. Governor Jeff Landry explains why he supports the project and comments on a newly redrawn congressional map.
Boston Scientific says a cyberattack is disrupting its global operations
Medical device maker said it is working to assess the scope of the attack and business interruption.
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Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
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.
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Final witnesses speak in Lindsay Clancy trial
The prosecutors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial are wrapping up their rebuttal testimony. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe has more analysis.
Lindsay Clancy trial winding down
Lindsay Clancy's murder trial is nearly over. A forensic psychiatrist called by the prosecution testified that he thought there were inconsistencies in Lindsay Clancy's account of her mental health the night her three children were murdered. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Slain girl hailed as hero after 8 relatives killed in Montana home
The victims represented four generations of the blended family, ranging from a great-grandmother in her 90s who used a wheelchair to a 7-year-old girl, a neighbor said.
Philadelphia's Chucky-style masked man arrested in Las Vegas
U.S. Marshals say 22-year-old Zymire Hughes was arrested Tuesday night in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Legal analysis of Texas surrogate case
A Texas judge is hearing arguments on who has the legal right to make medical decisions on behalf of a baby with a heart defect who was carried to term by a surrogate against the biological parents' wishes. Harry Nelson, a healthcare attorney, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
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.
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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.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
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.
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.
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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John Ratcliffe's surprise Moscow trip
The U.S. asked Ukraine to suspend its attacks against Russia as CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow. CBS News' Olivia Gazis reports on what we know and explains why the trip's visibility was unusual.
Meta settles social media addiction suit
Tech giant Meta will shell out up to $17 billion in a settlement following a massive multi-state legal suit on social media addiction. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady explains more.
Ring camera founder on privacy
Conversations around privacy are growing as the surveillance technology company Flock faces allegations of police misuse and concerns that its roadside cameras are overly invasive. Ring inventor and founder Jamie Siminoff says his company is working to enhance customers' privacy.
Louisiana governor on SpaceX facility
SpaceX plans to develop its fourth-largest launch site in Louisiana. Governor Jeff Landry explains why he supports the project and comments on a newly redrawn congressional map.
2 fatal measles cases in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania confirmed two deaths linked to measles. This comes as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracks record-high measles cases in the U.S. Dr. Céline Gounder has more information.