Pope meets abuse survivors as church's youth summit opens in Portugal
Francis chastised bishops over "scandals that have marred" the church in Portugal, and called for survivors to be "accepted and listened to."
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Australian childcare worker charged in "horrific" sex abuse case
Detectives call it one of Australia's "most horrific" child sex abuse cases, "beyond the realms of anyone's imagination."
6/8: CBS News Mornings
Actor Matthew McConaughey makes emotional plea for gun reform; Biden heads to LA for Summit of the Americas.
Pledge of Silence | CBS Reports
CBS Reports investigates why, in public school districts across America, some teachers have sexually abused students for decades before being stopped.
Ex-cardinal, now 92, not competent for sex abuse trial, expert says
Theodore McCarrick faces charges that he sexually assaulted a teenage boy at a 1974 wedding. Separately, he's charged with a similar crime three years later.
Andrew Tate indicted on rape, human trafficking charges in Romania
Controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother were charged with the crimes relating to the alleged sexual exploitation of 7 women in Romania.
Questions arise from Epstein's suicide
Jeffrey Epstein's death raises almost as many questions as did the shocking allegations about his life. Rikki Kleiman joins "CBS Weekend News" to discuss.
5/9: America Decides
Jury finds former President Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse in civil trial; What do the current poll numbers mean for President Biden?
More kids than ever displaced and at risk of exploitation, U.N. warns
War, poverty and climate change have driven 42 million children from their homes, leaving them "exposed to heightened risk of violence," the U.N. warns.
Catholic clergy in Illinois sexually abused over 1,900 minors, state says
Investigators publicly listed 451 Illinois clerics and religious brothers as substantiated child sex abusers in their report.
India's top female wrestlers call for the arrest of sports official
The wrestlers led a march of nearly 1,000 supporters in New Delhi demanding the arrest of the president of the wrestling federation.
Epstein accuser lists alleged connections
Thousands of pages of documents from a lawsuit filed by a woman who claims financier Jeffrey Epstein kept her as a sex slave were released Friday. The court documents included some big names, including new details about President Trump's relationship with Epstein. Mola Lenghi reports.
Jeffrey Epstein settles lawsuit with accusers
Almost a decade after being accused of sexually abusing dozens of girls, a politically-connected multi-millionaire admitted to a judge that he conspired to silence them. Jeffrey Epstein is accused of luring the teenagers to his Florida mansion and then sexually assaulting them. On Tuesday Epstein settled an ongoing civil lawsuit that would have exposed details of the allegations. Jericka Duncan reports.
Republican leaders react to Trump verdict
Republican politicians have weighed in on how a jury’s verdict, which found former President Donald Trump liable for sexual abusing writer E. Jean Carroll, could impact Trump's 2024 presidential bid. Robert Costa has more.
E. Jean Carroll on $5 million Trump verdict
Former magazine writer E. Jean Carroll joins "CBS Mornings" with her attorney Roberta Kaplan about her civil case against former President Donald Trump and the jury's findings that the former president sexually abused and defamed her. Trump denies wrongdoing and promises to appeal the decision.
Political analysis: Trump investigations
Chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa discusses the political implications of former President Donald Trump being found liable for sexual abuse and defamation against E. Jean Carroll.
Ex-teacher charged with child sex abuse 9 years after she left school
Reed Messer was extradited to Delaware after being arrested at her home in Greenville, South Carolina, police said.
Trump found liable for defamation, sexual abuse
Former President Donald Trump was found liable Tuesday for defamation and sexual abuse in a New York City trial stemming from allegations that he raped E. Jean Carroll. The jury did not find Trump liable for rape. Elaine Quijano has the details.
Impact of verdict in Trump civil trial
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett takes a look at the verdict in the New York City civil lawsuit brought by E. Jean Carroll against former President Donald Trump, and how it could shape the 2024 race. A jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation and ordered him to pay Carroll $5 million.
Trump found liable in E. Jean Carrol case
A federal jury in New York found former President Donald Trump liable for battery and defamation in a civil trial stemming from allegations he raped the writer E. Jean Carroll in a department store dressing room in the mid-1990s. CBS News had a special report on the verdict.
Tiger Woods accused of tricking ex to go to airport to break up with her
Herman accused Woods of having his lawyer break up with her at an airport in October after falsely telling her they were going on a weekend trip.
Ex-priest pleads guilty to sexually assaulting boy after memorial service
Vincent DeLorenzo was arrested alongside four other Michigan priests who were suspected of abusing thousands of children.
Ex-UCLA gynecologist sentenced to 11 years in sex abuse case
Dr. James Heaps' trial came after the university system made nearly $700 million in lawsuit payouts connected to the case.
Chinese man jailed for abusing woman seen chained up in viral video
A court said years of abuse had left the woman, who was sold 3 times to various people, with schizophrenia.
Maryland AG report on church sex abuse
A new report is shedding light on sexual abuse within the Archdiocese of Baltimore. The more than 450-page redacted report by the Maryland Attorney General's Office spans over eight decades and accuses more than 150 members of clergy of abuse of more than 600 victims. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste has more.
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Oman-Iran talks advance on reopening Strait of Hormuz, sources say
Talks between Oman and Iran on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and their respective territorial waterways have made progress, sources said.
Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson to replace Platner on Senate ballot
Maine Democrats gathered Saturday to select former state Senate President Troy Jackson as the Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot.
Thousands of people flee raging wildfires in France and Spain
The fires in Spain and France advanced quickly because of tinderbox conditions worsened by successive heat waves.
Cyclospora outbreak dubbed "lettuce-gate" as health concerns spread across U.S.
Americans say they aren't convinced the cyclospora outbreak is under control as confirmed cases near 2,000.
Typhoon Noul hits southern China as more than 700,000 evacuate, flights canceled
Typhoon Noul is battering southern China and Hong Kong with winds and heavy rain.
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of helping Iran target U.S. bases with satellite images
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's accusations of Russia helping Iran target U.S. troops are not the first.
Trump cracks jokes at White House Correspondents' Dinner redo
President Trump cracked jokes at the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night, after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
Trump orders signs placed outside Smithsonian warning of "inaccurate" information
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
ChatGPT now has a space for sharing medical records. Should you?
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
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Family's battle for justice has impacted victims' rights
The 1979 murder of 18-year-old California college freshman Catina Salarno changed the course of her family's lives—sparking a decades-long battle to keep her killer in prison.
Inside a family's fight to keep teen daughter's killers in prison
Justine Vanderschoot was 17 when she was brutally murdered by her boyfriend and his roommate in Placer County, California. More than 20 years later, her family continues to fight for justice.
Cyclospora outbreak dubbed "lettuce-gate" as health concerns spread across U.S.
Americans say they aren't convinced the cyclospora outbreak is under control as confirmed cases near 2,000.
4th firefighter dies from burn injuries battling Colorado's Knowles wildfire
Nathan Matthews, 43, of Lincoln, Nebraska, died from injuries sustained while battling the blaze, the Department of the Interior said.
Man, 83, who went missing near Grand Canyon rescued after overnight search
Multiple teams worked to find and rescue Gerald Guinn, 83, after he disappeared during a hike near the Grand Canyon.
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Paramount to delay Warner Bros. merger until as late as June 2027
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Trump says U.S. to investigate EU trade practices over tech company fines
President Trump accused the European Union of "robbing" American companies and taxpayers.
Here is how cyclospora outbreak is affecting businesses
Visits to fast casual restaurants with lettuce-heavy menus are seeing declining foot traffic in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Ford recalls more than half a million Bronco vehicles over engine fire risk
A short circuit in the engine compartment can potentially cause a fire. Here's the fix.
Here are the new tariff rates on dozens of countries targeted by Trump
President Trump announced new tariffs of up to 12.5% to replace expiring Section 122 levies. Here are the rates for each country.
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Zelenskyy accuses Russia of helping Iran target U.S. bases with satellite images
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's accusations of Russia helping Iran target U.S. troops are not the first.
Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson to replace Platner on Senate ballot
Maine Democrats gathered Saturday to select former state Senate President Troy Jackson as the Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot.
Substance in work van of man killed by ICE tested negative for drugs, prosecutor says
A substance found in the work van of a Mexican immigrant killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has tested negative for illicit drugs, the top prosecutor in Houston said Friday.
Trump orders signs placed outside Smithsonian warning of "inaccurate" information
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
Trump flew from Turkey on older plane after credible threat from Iran and proxies
President Trump departed the NATO summit in Turkey on an old Air Force One jet following a credible threat from Iran and allied proxy groups, U.S. officials told CBS News.
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Cyclospora outbreak dubbed "lettuce-gate" as health concerns spread across U.S.
Americans say they aren't convinced the cyclospora outbreak is under control as confirmed cases near 2,000.
Confusion around cyclosporiasis outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control said the cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has expanded to four more states and sickened thousands. In the weeks following the initial reports, some consumers expressed confusion about what's safe and what's not. Ali Bauman has more details.
Grandfather with pancreatic cancer beats the odds with clinical trial
Hernando Salcedo was diagnosed with Stage III pancreatic cancer after mild symptoms. Chemotherapy made him feel worse than before his diagnosis.
ChatGPT now has a space for sharing medical records. Should you?
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
Here is how cyclospora outbreak is affecting businesses
Visits to fast casual restaurants with lettuce-heavy menus are seeing declining foot traffic in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
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Brazil denies visa requests to U.S. officials ahead of upcoming elections
Brazil's Foreign Ministry says it denied visas to two U.S. State Department officials who sought to travel to the South American nation next week.
Suspect in Berlin LGBTQ+ parade attack has ties to Islamic "circles," police say
Berlin police did not identify the suspect, who is still at large, by name but said that he was already known to police and is from Berlin.
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of helping Iran target U.S. bases with satellite images
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's accusations of Russia helping Iran target U.S. troops are not the first.
Typhoon Noul hits southern China as more than 700,000 evacuate, flights canceled
Typhoon Noul is battering southern China and Hong Kong with winds and heavy rain.
Small plane crashes into family home in Germany, killing at least 1
The residents of the house were not home at the time of the crash, German news agency dpa reported.
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7/25: CBS Saturday Morning
The U.S. pauses strikes against Iran, LeBron signs with the Sixers, plus SpaceX's first post-IPO flight.
Charles Wesley Godwin plays "Better That Way"
West Virginian singer-songwriter Charles Wesley Godwin has earned praise for his powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics. His new album "Christian Name" explores faith, family, mourning and rebirth. Here's Charles Wesley Godwin with "Better That Way."
Charles Wesley Godwin sings "Hallelujah High"
West Virginian singer-songwriter Charles Wesley Godwin has earned praise for his powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics. His new album "Christian Name" explores faith, family, mourning and rebirth. Here's Charles Wesley Godwin with "Hallelujah High."
Charles Wesley Godwin plays "Hey There Son"
West Virginian singer-songwriter Charles Wesley Godwin has earned praise for his powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics. His new album "Christian Name" explores faith, family, mourning and rebirth. Here's Charles Wesley Godwin with "Hey There Son."
Paramount to delay Warner Bros. merger until as late as June 2027
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
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Brands cash in on AI influencers
A growing number of faces on your feeds are generated by artificial intelligence, and brands are buying in. Increasingly, these AI influencers are marketing products, often deceptively, to consumers. Shanelle Kaul has more.
Where to get the latest CBS Mornings Deals
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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.
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.
ChatGPT now has a space for sharing medical records. Should you?
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
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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.
Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
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.
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Family's battle for justice has impacted victims' rights
The 1979 murder of 18-year-old California college freshman Catina Salarno changed the course of her family's lives—sparking a decades-long battle to keep her killer in prison.
Inside a family's fight to keep teen daughter's killers in prison
Justine Vanderschoot was 17 when she was brutally murdered by her boyfriend and his roommate in Placer County, California. More than 20 years later, her family continues to fight for justice.
WHCA scholarship recipients relive shooting
Kaitlin Bender-Thomas and Madison Maynard, two White House Correspondents' Association scholarship recipients, join "The Daily Report" to reflect on April's terrifying shooting ahead of the rescheduled dinner.
High security for correspondents' dinner
The White House Correspondents' Dinner will have a redo in Washington, D.C., on Friday night, after the original event was interrupted in April when a gunman stormed in. It'll be a scaled-down event with scaled-up security. Nicole Sganga reports.
Georgia school shooting suspect pleads guilty
Nearly two years after a school shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School, a 16-year-old pleaded guilty to killing two fellow students, two teachers and wounding nine other people in Georgia. Jericka Duncan reports.
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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.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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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.
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.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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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The Boy Across the Street
A college student is killed by her boyfriend who lived right across the street. Her family's long battle to keep him in prison. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Justine's Voice
After a teenager is strangled and buried alive, her family takes on the fight to keep her convicted killers behind bars. "We're her voice" says Justine's sister. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports.
83-year-old rescued near Grand Canyon
An 83-year-old Utah man was found safe, two days after he went missing on what was supposed to be a brief hike in Grand Canyon National Park.
Family self-deporting back to Ecuador
Jorge Angamarca and his family are choosing to self-deport from Minnesota back to Ecuador. They came to the U.S. seeking asylum, telling CBS Minnesota that they were being extorted for money with threats of kidnapping their daughter if they did not pay. Jennifer Mayerle has their story.
Woman swimming along California coast
California woman Catherine Breed is trying to swim the entire length of the state's coast, over 900 miles. Kenny Choi has more on the potentially history-making feat.