Musicians with disabilities aim to break stereotypes with Boston concert
Musicians are coming together in Boston for a concert featuring artists with physical or mental disabilities.
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Cambridge theater hosts world premier of Real Women Have Curves: The Musical
More than three decades after the play "Real Women Have Curves" first hit the stage, a musical version is making its world premiere at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge.
Huntington Theatre's "The Heart Sellers" showcases what it means to be an immigrant
The Heart Sellers takes place in 1973 where two Asian American immigrants, Luna and Jane, bond their new-found friendship over Thanksgiving.
The women behind the 1963 March on Washington
Philip Randolph conceived the March on Washington with help from a group of men in the Civil Rights Movement known as the Big Six. But on that day, another group was denied the spotlight: the women who played a crucial role in pulling the march together. Mark Strassmann reports on Dorothy Height, Rosa Parks and the other women who played behind-the-scenes roles in the historic march, as part of the CBSN special “The Power of August."
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Hundreds of border agents to help ICE with arrests in U.S. interior
The Trump administration is planning to dispatch Border Patrol agents to help with ICE arrests, part of a wider gambit to boost deportations.
What to know about Trump's push to bring Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public
President Trump says he'll decide soon whether to take Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public — a move that was vocally sought by Trump ally Bill Ackman.
Trump returning to West Point for military commencement address
The last time President Trump gave a speech at the U.S. Military Academy came amid nationwide reckoning following the police killing of George Floyd in 2020.
Trump announces "partnership" between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel
"I am proud to announce that, after much consideration and negotiation, US Steel will REMAIN in America," President Trump wrote Friday afternoon.
Billy Joel cancels concert tour dates and reveals health diagnosis
Billy Joel announced Friday that all of his scheduled concerts up to early July 2026 have been canceled after a recent diagnosis with the brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus.
Judge stops Trump from revoking Harvard's ability to enroll foreign students
It is Harvard's second suit against the Trump administration.
Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners hours after strikes on Kyiv
The nighttime Russian attack that stretched into early Saturday came hours after Russia and Ukraine began a major prisoner exchange.
4 partners leave Paul Weiss after firm cut deal with Trump
A group of high-profile attorneys have left Paul Weiss.
"Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed released from prison after serving 13 months
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was paroled to Arizona and ordered to report there immediately.
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A group of high-profile attorneys have left Paul Weiss.
DOGE cuts to weather balloon sites leave U.S. without crucial data: Meteorologists
Some meteorologists say they were unable to accurately forecast an ice storm that hit Northern Michigan in March because National Weather Service balloon sites were cut or reduced.
Retired shop owner earns degree to honor victims of the Orangeburg Massacre
Linwood Riddick had never heard of the Orangeburg Massacre until a few years ago when he stumbled on a campus memorial at South Carolina State University. He says he knew right then what he had to do.
"Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed released from prison after serving 13 months
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was paroled to Arizona and ordered to report there immediately.
Inmate who escaped Louisiana jail a second time has been captured
Authorities said Tra'Von Johnson, 22, who escaped from the Tangipahoa Parish Jail about a year ago, had accomplished the same feat again.
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What to know about Trump's push to bring Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public
President Trump says he'll decide soon whether to take Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public — a move that was vocally sought by Trump ally Bill Ackman.
Trump announces "partnership" between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel
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McDonald's says it will close CosMc's. Here are the locations.
McDonald's will shutter all standalone CosMc's locations starting next month ager two years after launching the chain in 2023.
Boeing, Justice Department reach deal to avoid trial over 737 crashes
The U.S. Department of Justice said Boeing must pay $1.1 billion, including $445 million for the crash victims' families.
How GOP bill's new tax rules for tips and overtime could impact you
The massive budget bill passed by the House includes new tax breaks for tipped workers and those who get overtime.
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Trump returning to West Point for military commencement address
The last time President Trump gave a speech at the U.S. Military Academy came amid nationwide reckoning following the police killing of George Floyd in 2020.
What to know about Trump's push to bring Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public
President Trump says he'll decide soon whether to take Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public — a move that was vocally sought by Trump ally Bill Ackman.
4 partners leave Paul Weiss after firm cut deal with Trump
A group of high-profile attorneys have left Paul Weiss.
DOGE cuts to weather balloon sites leave U.S. without crucial data: Meteorologists
Some meteorologists say they were unable to accurately forecast an ice storm that hit Northern Michigan in March because National Weather Service balloon sites were cut or reduced.
Trump's National Security Council trimmed in restructuring, sources say
The White House National Security Council is being restructured, weeks after Marco Rubio took over the powerful national security adviser role.
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He gained 40 pounds in weeks. It took open-heart surgery to learn why
John Mauceri had a complicated health history, but his sudden swelling and fatigue left his team of doctors stumped.
Billy Joel cancels concert tour dates and reveals health diagnosis
Billy Joel canceled his upcoming tour, including all of his scheduled concerts up to early July 2026, after a recent diagnosis with the brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus.
Republicans aim to punish states that insure unauthorized immigrants
A GOP tax-and-spending bill the House approved Thursday would slash federal Medicaid reimbursement for states that offer health coverage to immigrants without legal status.
U.S. reports cases of new COVID variant NB.1.8.1 behind surge in China
Authorities in Hong Kong say COVID-19 levels are the worst in at least a year.
Skincare industry profits from marketing products tweens shouldn't use
A CBS News Confirmed analysis of a dozen skincare influencers' accounts found that many featured ingredients not suitable for kids and were undisclosed brand partnerships or sponsored posts.
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Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners hours after strikes on Kyiv
The nighttime Russian attack that stretched into early Saturday came hours after Russia and Ukraine began a major prisoner exchange.
Stabbing at Germany train station leaves several people injured, authorities say
The attacker targeted people on the platform in the city of Hamburg, according to police.
Trump announces "partnership" between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel
"I am proud to announce that, after much consideration and negotiation, US Steel will REMAIN in America," President Trump wrote Friday afternoon.
8 found guilty of Kim Kardashian jewelry heist in Paris; 2 acquitted
Eight people were found guilty of robbing Kim Kardashian in Paris in 2016. Two defendants were acquitted.
How Trump misrepresented images to support "White genocide" claim
President Trump has made allegations of persecution of White farmers in South Africa.
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Lucius performs "Gold Rush"
Indie pop quartet Lucius makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The group, led by Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig, recently released their fifth studio album. The self-titled recording goes back to their musical roots. From "Lucius," here is Lucius with "Gold Rush."
Lucius performs "Mad Love"
Indie pop quartet Lucius makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The group, led by Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig, recently released their fifth studio album. The self-titled recording goes back to their musical roots. From "Lucius," here is Lucius with "Mad Love."
Lucius performs "Final Days"
Indie pop quartet Lucius makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The group, led by Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig, recently released their fifth studio album. The self-titled recording goes back to their musical roots. From "Lucius," here is Lucius with "Final Days."
Police recover long-lost bust of Jim Morrison
Paris police say they have recovered a bust of Jim Morrison that was stolen from the singer's grave nearly 40 years ago. The bust, which was added 10 years after Morrison's death, weighs hundreds of pounds. Photos show the bust with graffiti and what appears to be an evidence tag.
He gained 40 pounds in weeks. It took open-heart surgery to learn why
John Mauceri had a complicated health history, but his sudden swelling and fatigue left his team of doctors stumped.
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Trump threatens to hit Apple with 25% tariff on iPhone sales
President Trump said he would impose steep tariff on Apple unless company starts manufacturing some iPhones in the U.S.
Do AI chatbots have free speech?
A federal judge in Orlando has ruled that artificial intelligence chatbots do not have free speech in a case centered around a wrongful death lawsuit. A 14-year-old died by suicide last year and his mother says the startup Character.Ai is to blame. Tech journalist Yasmin Khorram breaks it all down.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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iPhone designer Jony Ive joining OpenAI as part of $6.5 billion deal
Jony Ive, the famed designer behind iconic Apple products, will join OpenAI to create devices with generative artificial intelligence capability.
How to deal with AI coming for your job
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NOAA reveals 2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast
With the 2025 hurricane season starting June 1, NOAA forecasters announced their prediction for how many tropical storms and hurricanes to expect this year.
Study suggests scientists were wrong about dark streaks on Mars
Slope streaks once believed to be signs of water on Mars might really be signs of rockfall and high winds, a new study says.
Custom gene therapy saves infant
Baby KJ Muldoon was born with a rare genetic condition that is often fatal, but doctors used custom CRISPR gene therapy to target the exact mutation in his DNA. His family shares their emotional journey in their first TV interview with CBS News.
Richard Garwin, a designer of the first hydrogen bomb, dies at 97
Garwin advised several presidents published more than 500 papers and was granted 47 U.S. patents.
Universe will die "much sooner than expected," researchers say
The universe is poised to die much faster than previously thought, according to new research by Dutch scientists.
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Death penalty considered for D.C. murders
Prosecutors say they are considering the death penalty for the suspect accused of fatally shooting two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, D.C. CBS News Justice Department correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Inmate who escaped Louisiana jail a second time has been captured
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Georgia man charged in wife's killing 19 years after fleeing with nanny
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8 guilty in Kardashian jewelry heist case
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NASA's Mars Perseverance's snaps new selfie with a Martian dust devil
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Lucius performs "Gold Rush"
Indie pop quartet Lucius makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The group, led by Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig, recently released their fifth studio album. The self-titled recording goes back to their musical roots. From "Lucius," here is Lucius with "Gold Rush."
Lucius performs "Mad Love"
Indie pop quartet Lucius makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The group, led by Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig, recently released their fifth studio album. The self-titled recording goes back to their musical roots. From "Lucius," here is Lucius with "Mad Love."
Lucius performs "Final Days"
Indie pop quartet Lucius makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The group, led by Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig, recently released their fifth studio album. The self-titled recording goes back to their musical roots. From "Lucius," here is Lucius with "Final Days."
Unique landmark draws hikers, thrill-seekers
A record number of Americans are expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend, with many hitting theme parks, landmarks and other popular attractions. This out-of-the-way spot, just a few miles from Los Angeles but far off the beaten path, might be one of them.
The Dish: Steven Raichlen
Steven Raichlen has written more than 30 cookbooks, including "The Barbeque Bible," a comprehensive guide to grilling. He has earned five James Beard Awards for his work. Now, he's taking a look at a new, versatile method of grilling.