How Russia prisoner swap came together
Three American citizens and a permanent resident are on their way home Thursday after the U.S. secured their release from prison in Russia. CBS News' Olivia Gazis, Robert Costa and Ed O'Keefe have more.
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Harris delivers Jackson Lee eulogy
Vice President Kamala Harris delivered the eulogy for Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas Thursday. Harris recalled her time working with Jackson Lee in Congress and celebrated her career in public service that spanned more than 30 years.
Funeral service for Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee held in Houston
Jackson Lee represented the 18th Congressional District.
Harris rallies at historically Black sorority
Vice President Kamala Harris is speaking in Houston on Wednesday as she also raises money for her presidential campaign under a shortened timeline. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more from the Lone Star State.
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee dies at 74
Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who served in Congress for nearly three decades, has died at the age of 74. A champion for progressive causes, Jackson Lee led efforts to make Juneteenth a national holiday.
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee cancer diagnosis
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a 74-year-old Texas Democrat, is battling pancreatic cancer. Lee was first elected to Congress in 1994 and is up for reelection this year. Lee was treated for breast cancer more than a decade ago. Anne-Marie Green has more on that and other news headlines.
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee announces pancreatic cancer diagnosis
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a Democrat who represents Texas' 18th Congressional District, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
NRA convention draws protesters as gun reform debate heats up
The convention kicked off in the same state where 19 children and two adults were killed earlier in the week.
U.S. lawmaker near Ukraine talks Russia's attack
Texas Representative Sheila Jackson Lee joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Omar Villafranca from an undisclosed location near Ukraine to discuss Russia's attack on the country. She traveled to the region before the attack began to try to de-escalate the situation.
Congresswoman questions Barr on policing
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas questioned Attorney General William Barr on systematic racism in police departments across the country. "You seem to have a difficult time understanding systemic racism and institutional racism," Lee said. Watch their exchange.
Rep. Jackson Lee speaks at Floyd's funeral
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas spoke at George Floyd's funeral in Houston, and said, "Around the world... there are people rising up who will never sit down until you get justice." Watch her remarks.
Karlan: Trump is not a king
Pamela Karlan of Stanford Law School explained what makes President Trump different from a king during her testimony in front of the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee asked Karlan what characteristics of kings influenced the Founding Fathers in shaping the Constitution. "Kings could do no wrong because the king's word was law," Karlan told the Democrat from Texas. "And, contrary to what President Trump has said, Article 2 does not give him the power to do anything he wants." She added an example: "While the president can name his son Barron, he can't actually make him a baron."
Mueller questioned on presidential obstruction
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee questioned Robert Mueller on the possible 10 episodes of presidential obstruction outlined in the special counsel report, including "efforts to remove the Special Counsel and to reverse the effect of the Attorney General's recusal."
Rep. Jackson Lee on slavery reparations
House lawmakers held a hearing last month over a bill that would set up a commission to study paying reparations for slavery. Rep. Shelia Jackson Lee, D-Texas, is sponsoring that bill. She joins CBSN to explain the case for reparations and whether America can afford the cost.
Iran launches missiles, drones at Israel as Israel attacks Iran's nuclear sites
Sirens sounded in Israel as the Israel's military said Iran launched ballistic missiles and more than 100 drones in what appeared to be the start of Iranian retaliation for Israeli strikes on its nuclear facilities.
Air India plane crash survivor: "Everything happened in front of my eyes"
"It felt like the plane came to a standstill (in the air) for 5 to 10 seconds," 40-year-old Viswash Kumar Ramesh said. He was in seat 11A when the Air India flight crashed.
Maps show where Israel attacked Iran, sites of nuclear program
Maps show the Iranian sites Israel targeted with airstrikes Friday, including a key nuclear facility in Natanz.
Appeals court won't rehear Trump's appeal of E. Jean Carroll case
President Trump has previously indicated he would challenge the E. Jean Carroll case all the way to the Supreme Court.
Trump admin. can deploy National Guard to L.A. for now, appeals court rules
A federal appeals court temporarily halted a judge's ruling that had blocked the Trump administration from deploying members of the California National Guard in L.A.
First "black box" found amid wreckage of Air India flight 171
Air India plane crash investigators find the first of the "black boxes" from the Boeing 787-8 that slammed into buildings, killing all but one of the 242 people on board.
U.S. man arrested in Greece after woman, baby found dead in Rome
The bodies of the baby girl and mother, also identified as Americans, were found in Rome's Villa Pamphili park.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia pleads not guilty to human trafficking charges in Tennessee
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was deported in error and returned to the U.S. last week, appears in court to face human trafficking charges in Nashville.
New COVID variant NB.1.8.1 could be more than 1 in 3 cases, CDC says
The NB.1.8.1 COVID-19 variant was linked to a large surge of hospitalizations in parts of Asia earlier this year.
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Ford CEO says rare earths shortage forced it to halt production
The U.S. automaker is struggling to procure rare earth materials essential to its cars, as exports from China slow.
Book excerpt: "The Fate of the Day" by Rick Atkinson
Volume Two of the bestselling historian's "Revolution Trilogy" details the middle years of the War for Independence, in which George Washington's Army barely escaped annihilation by the forces wielded by King George III.
New COVID variant NB.1.8.1 could be more than 1 in 3 cases, CDC says
The NB.1.8.1 COVID-19 variant was linked to a large surge of hospitalizations in parts of Asia earlier this year.
Teacher's collection of Roman coins auctions for over $1 million
The collection of over 130 Roman coins was collected by a Latin teacher from Connecticut.
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Trump planning to visit Iowa State Fairgrounds this summer
President Trump plans to go the Iowa State Fairgrounds this summer, according to sources familiar with the plan.
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Ford CEO says rare earths shortage forced it to halt production
The U.S. automaker is struggling to procure rare earth materials essential to its cars, as exports from China slow.
Walmart heiress' "No kings" protest ad sparks backlash against retailer
Walmart heiress' ad is prompting backlash against the retailer despite it not being associated with the company.
Anker recalls more than 1.1 million power banks after fires reported
Anker, a Chinese electronics maker, is recalling 1.15 million PowerCore portable chargers after some consumers reported fires and explosions.
Stocks fall as oil prices surge following Israel's attack on Iran
Stocks are down and oil prices have surged in the wake of the Israel's military strike on Iran early Friday.
Tesla raises prices on new Model S and X vehicles in the U.S.
Tesla rolled out new versions of its Model S and Model X vehicles Friday, upping prices by $5,000.
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Trump planning to visit Iowa State Fairgrounds this summer
President Trump plans to go the Iowa State Fairgrounds this summer, according to sources familiar with the plan.
Appeals court won't rehear Trump's appeal of E. Jean Carroll case
President Trump has previously indicated he would challenge the E. Jean Carroll case all the way to the Supreme Court.
Second judge blocks portions of Trump order on elections
U.S. District Judge Denise Casper agreed to grant a preliminary injunction sought by attorneys general from 19 states.
Trump urges Iran to "make a deal, before there is nothing left"
Iran launched missiles toward Israel in return on Friday, and the U.S. helped intercept them, a U.S. official said.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia pleads not guilty to human trafficking charges in Tennessee
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was deported in error and returned to the U.S. last week, appeared in court to face human trafficking charges in Nashville.
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New COVID variant NB.1.8.1 could be more than 1 in 3 cases, CDC says
The NB.1.8.1 COVID-19 variant was linked to a large surge of hospitalizations in parts of Asia earlier this year.
The price you pay for an Obamacare plan could surge next year
An estimated 4 million Americans will lose health insurance over the next decade if Congress doesn't extend enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act marketplace coverage.
Average age of moms giving birth in U.S. rises to nearly 30 years old
Average age also increased for first-time moms, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Experts say there are a few reasons why.
CDC purges career officials from oversight of vaccine committee
News of their removal comes after the firing of the CDC's outside vaccine advisers.
RFK Jr. taps allies, COVID vaccine critics for CDC advisory panel
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired the previous roster of the CDC's vaccine advisers on Monday.
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Sole survivor of Air India plane crash was in seat 11A
The man who walked away from the Air India plane crash as the disaster's only survivor was sitting near an emergency exit on the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.
Maps show where Israel attacked Iran, sites of nuclear program
Maps show the Iranian sites Israel targeted with airstrikes Friday, including a key nuclear facility in Natanz.
U.S. man arrested in Greece after woman, baby found dead in Rome
The bodies of the baby girl and mother, also identified as Americans, were found in Rome's Villa Pamphili park.
28-year-old stuck in traffic missed Air India flight that crashed
A 28-year-old student who was visiting western India says she missed her Air India flight back to London. That flight was AI171, which crashed shortly after takeoff.
Airspace closed over multiple Middle East countries, Tel Aviv airport shut down
Airspace was closed over Israel, Jordan, Iran and Iraq on Friday after Israel attacked Iran with a wave of airstrikes.
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Brandon Lake on new music and mental health
Grammy winner Brandon Lake is out with his fifth studio album. The singer-songwriter speaks to "CBS Mornings Plus" about his new music, touring and struggles with mental health.
Book excerpt: "Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Television"
Todd S. Purdum's biography explores the impact on American culture by the Cuban-born entertainer who (as husband and business partner of Lucille Ball) changed the rules of TV.
Women's golf celebrates major milestone
The Ladies Professional Golf Association is marking 75 years in 2025. Golf has seen growth over the past five years, especially among women who now make up 28% of all U.S. golfers. Amanda Balionis looks at the future of women in the sport.
Whoopi Goldberg on All-Women's Sports Network
Whoopi Goldberg co-founded the "All Women's Sports Network," which is the first-ever global sports network exclusively dedicated to female athletes and sports. She explains the sports it features and why she's passionate about showcasing female athletes.
Alex Cooper alleges sexual harassment
Alex Cooper, host of the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, is speaking out about sexual harassment that she says she experienced while playing soccer at Boston University. CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports.
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Google, OpenAI, Spotify and other platforms hit by widespread outage
Google, OpenAI and Spotify were down Thursday after a widespread tech outage.
Meta files lawsuit against maker of "nudify" app technology
Meta ramps up efforts to block ads for AI technology used to create fake nude images of real people.
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.
Facial recognition identifying jail escapees
After 10 inmates escaped a New Orleans jail, authorities used facial recognition software to help locate and arrest an escapee. But as facial recognition has become a more common tool, groups like the ACLU have raised concerns about its use. Anna Schecter, who covers crime and safety for CBS News, breaks it all down.
What to know about facial recognition
Facial recognition technology was used by authorities to locate one of the 12 escaped New Orleans inmates. Some groups are concerned that the crime-solving tactic breaches privacy. CBS News' Anna Schecter explains what to know.
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Invasive Asian needle ants pose risks
As summer kicks into high gear, the U.S. Forest Service is warning about an invasive Asian needle ant species found in dozens of states. Eric Day, entomologist at Virginia Tech, joins "The Daily Report" with more.
This T. rex ancestor is "missing link" to apex predators, scientists say
Apex predators, like the Tyrannosaurus rex, eventually arose from smaller-bodied tyrannosauroid dinosaurs called Khankhuuluu mongoliensis, the study's researchers said.
What to know about invasive ant with fatal sting reported in multiple states
A "sneaky" invasive species that has a potentially deadly sting can be found in more than a dozen states, according to experts.
Mars volcano that dwarfs Earth's tallest ones seen in new image
It marks the first time Arsia Mons has been imaged on the planet's horizon, NASA said.
Japanese probe's second straight attempt at moon landing a failure
A private lunar lander from Tokyo-based company ispace was aiming for a touchdown in the unexplored far north with a mini rover.
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Kanye West attends attends "Diddy" trial
Kanye West, known as Ye, briefly attended Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial in New York City, but was not able to access the courtroom. West was there to show support for the disgraced music mogul facing life in prison if convicted. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports.
U.S. man arrested in Greece after woman, baby found dead in Rome
The bodies of the baby girl and mother, also identified as Americans, were found in Rome's Villa Pamphili park.
Vegas shooting that killed couple was livestreamed by victims
Police said the shooting near the landmark Bellagio fountains was an isolated incident between the victims and the suspect, who had been feuding on social media.
Examining Trump's push for death penalty
President Trump signed an executive order on the first day of his second term stating, "capital punishment is an essential tool for deterring and punishing those who would commit the most heinous crimes." Justin Mazzola, researcher for Amnesty International, joins "The Takeout" to discuss the future of capital punishment in the U.S.
Sean Combs' ex-girlfriend wraps up testimony
Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend concluded her testimony in the music mogul's sex trafficking trial on Thursday after several days on the stand. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
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Commercial crew launch delayed while ISS air leak assessed
NASA wants to evaluate recent efforts to stop a small but persistent air leak in the Russian segment of the space station.
Axiom-4 mission delayed due to leak
NASA delayed the Axiom Mission 4 launch on Wednesday after SpaceX detected a liquid oxygen leak during a Falcon 9 rocket inspection. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
Report: Pentagon, NASA push SpaceX competitors
Even as Elon Musk's SpaceX launched a radio satellite into orbit on Saturday, the Pentagon and NASA are pushing his competitors to speed up the development of their own spacecraft, according to the Washington Post. CBS News New York journalist Ali Bauman has more.
Mars volcano that dwarfs Earth's tallest ones seen in new image
It marks the first time Arsia Mons has been imaged on the planet's horizon, NASA said.
Implications of Trump-Musk feud on NASA
The emerging feud between President Trump and Elon Musk could have a ripple effect on America's space program. Jeff Foust, senior staff writer for Space News, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the implications.
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Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Summer music heats up 2025
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense
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Israelis take shelter after Iran's missiles
Israelis are taking shelter across the Jewish state after dozens of Iran's ballistic missiles launched into the skies in retaliation for a massive operation targeting Tehran's nuclear program. CBS News' Courtney Kealy and Robert Berger have the latest details, and Florida International University Associate Professor Eric Lob breaks down the impact of escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Iran launches missiles toward Israel
Iran launched dozens of ballistic missiles toward Israel, an Israeli military official confirmed. There are reports of at least one missile breaking through Israel's Iron Dome defense system. The retaliatory escalation comes hours after Israel carried out a massive operation protesting Iran's nuclear program. CBS News' John Dickerson anchored this special report.
Iran launches missiles toward Israel
Iran has launched missiles toward Israel, and residents are taking shelter, the Israel Defense Forces confirm. This comes after Israel's massive and ongoing operation against Iran for its growing nuclear program. CBS News' Courtney Kealy and Robert Berger have the latest.
Air India plane crash black box recovered
Efforts to understand what caused the Air India plane continue as reports emerge about one of the black boxes being recovered. CBS News' Ana Coren reports.
DOJ argues judge's findings in Khalil case
The Department of Justice is arguing the latest judicial order for Mahmoud Khalil to be freed from ICE detention. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more on the case.