Greta Thunberg says she's graduating from school strikes for climate
Young Swedish activist Greta Thunberg says a major landmark in her life means she'll "no longer be able to school strike for the climate."
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U.S. offers $5M reward for fugitive who sold encrypted phones to traffickers
Maximilian Rivkin has escaped arrest since the 2021 takedown of the ANOM network, which saw 800 arrested on three continents.
Biden to discuss Ukraine war this week with Denmark and U.K. leaders
Biden welcomes Denmark, U.K. prime ministers this week to White House for talks focusing on war in Ukraine —including effort to train and eventually equip Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets.
Sweden close to becoming "smoke free" country
Sweden is on the verge of declaring itself smoke-free, or when less than 5% of Swedes smoke daily. Ian Lee reports from London.
Sweden close to becoming first "smoke free" country in Europe
Sweden, which has the lowest rate of smoking in the Europe Union, is close to declaring itself "smoke free."
"Russian spy" whale surfaces off Sweden, fueling more guesswork
"It could be hormones driving him to find a mate. Or it could be loneliness," one marine biologist said of the wayward Beluga.
Swedish singer wins Eurovision competition
Eurovision will take place in Sweden next year, after Swedish singer Loreen won the song contest. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio shares what it was like seeing the final performances in person.
Beyoncé kicks off Renaissance World Tour in Sweden
Beyoncé kicked off her first solo world tour since 2016 in Stockholm, Sweden, performing all the songs on her latest album, "Renaissance."
Swedish research rocket flies off course, accidentally lands in Norway
The rocket was recovered in good condition and transported back to Sweden, the Swedish Space Corporation said.
How Finland's NATO membership could impact region
Russian's invasion of Ukraine helped push Finland into becoming the 31st member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization on Tuesday. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reported from Kyiv, Ukraine, on the move. Then, Elisabeth Braw, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the impact of NATO's expansion to the European region.
As Finland joins NATO, here's what it means and why it matters
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Russia's war on Ukraine "precipitated the very thing President Putin wanted to avoid: a stronger, more unified, Transatlantic Alliance."
Woman was among victims on doomed 17th century warship, DNA shows
Dozens of people died when the Vasa keeled over and sank just minutes after leaving port in 1628.
Turkey approves Finland's NATO bid
Finland is closer to becoming a NATO member after Turkey's parliament voted to approve the Nordic nation's application on Thursday. CBS News anchors Weijia Jiang and Jim Axelrod spoke with senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata about the next steps for the country and Sweden's stalled application.
Turkey backs Finland's bid to join NATO
Turkey announced it will support Finland's bid to join NATO. Both Finland and Sweden applied to become part of the military alliance 10 months ago in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Heather Conley, president of the German Marshall Fund of the U.S., joins CBS News to discuss.
Mikaela Shiffrin sets World Cup skiing record
American skier Mikaela Shiffrin on Saturday set the World Cup record for most career victories with 87 when she won a slalom event in Sweden.
Rare earth elements discovered in Sweden
Sweden's national mining company says it has found "significant" deposits of rare earth elements, which are vital to technology like cellphones. As CBS News' Tina Kraus reports, it could give Europe a boost in the race to transition to clean energy.
Huge deposits of vital rare earth elements found in Arctic Sweden
"The EU's self-sufficiency and independence from Russia and China will begin in the mine," said Sweden's energy and business minister.
Tatjana Patitz, one of the "original" supermodels, dies at age 56
Tatjana Patitz appeared in George Michael's music video "Freedom! '90" with Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista, Naomi Campbell and Cindy Crawford.
4 chimps euthanized after escaping from zoo and roaming freely
The animals had to be euthanized because there was not enough tranquilizer for all of them, a spokesperson told Swedish media.
Missing cobra nicknamed "Houdini" is finally located — only to escape again
Customs officers looking for the snake used "X-ray machines and wire cameras commonly used to search for drugs and other prohibited goods."
Lost 17th-century warship found off Sweden's coast
"Our pulses raced when we saw how similar the wreck was," said Jim Hansson, maritime archaeologist at the Swedish Museum of Wrecks.
"Clever" king cobra escapes enclosure, forces zoo to shut down
A visitor managed to capture the escape on video, where a distressed person can be heard asking: "Is it safe to be here?"
Filmmakers guilty of disturbing shipwreck "grave site" where 852 died
"Protecting the sanctity of the dead is more important than protecting freedom of expression and information," the judge said.
Animal park worker gored to death by antelope
The owner of the Swedish park said he and his friend were bringing elands - the world's biggest antelopes - into their stable when the attack happened.
Finland and Sweden NATO accession
President Biden formally accepted Tuesday Finland and Sweden's application to join NATO, becoming the 23rd country to sign the Instruments of Ratification for the Accession Protocols to NATO for the Nordic nations. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi explains why this is so significant and what else is ahead for Finland and Sweden.
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Trump demands Iran reopen Strait of Hormuz amid search for missing U.S. crew member
A senior Iranian military official rejected President Trump's ultimatum, calling it "a helpless, nervous, unbalanced and stupid action."
Despite toilet trouble, Artemis II crew reflects on wonder of deep space experience
Amid ongoing toilet trouble, the Artemis II astronauts reflected on the wonder of sailing through deep space to the moon.
Family of Iran military leader Soleimani has U.S. residence visas revoked
Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter were granted U.S. asylum in 2019, but the government is now moving to strip them of their green cards.
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White House is expected to shake up more leadership roles at DOJ, sources say
The changes were likely to affect Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, the No. 3 official at the Justice Department and Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division.
Ousted Army chief of staff says soldiers deserve "courageous leaders" in email
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked George to step down and take immediate retirement, CBS News exclusively reported earlier this week.
The $100,000 H-1B visa fee is impacting the U.S.'s ability to attract global talent
According to numbers from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, more than 70% of H-1B visa holders in 2024 were Indian.
Trump gives Iran 48-hour deadline to reopen Strait of Hormuz or "Hell will reign down"
The war shows no signs of slowing as Iran responds to airstrikes with attacks across the region.
Driver charged with DWI after vehicle crashes into crowd at Louisiana parade
Officials said the incident does not appear to be an intentional act based on a preliminary investigation.
Did Trump help write the latest White House East Wing court filing?
The government's legal bid to continue East Wing construction has the hallmarks of President Trump's social media posts.
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Would Michigan investigators be able to prove murder in a case without a body?
After Dee Warner, a Michigan businesswoman and mother, disappeared from her home, her family believed she has been murdered and suspected her husband Dale Warner. But without physical evidence, they knew it would be hard to prove.
The $100,000 H-1B visa fee is impacting the U.S.'s ability to attract global talent
According to numbers from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, more than 70% of H-1B visa holders in 2024 were Indian.
Driver charged with DWI after vehicle crashes into crowd at Louisiana parade
Officials said the incident does not appear to be an intentional act based on a preliminary investigation.
Parker, Delle Donne among basketball greats set for Hall of Fame enshrinement
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw and the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's basketball team will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later this year.
Scientist with rare ALS genetic mutation looks to experimental treatment
Every few months for the past three years, Jeff Vierstra has been receiving infusions in his spine that target and disable a mutated gene that made it likely he would develop ALS.
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Sauté pans sold at Costco recalled after metal caps "forcefully eject"
One consumer reported sustaining bruising and burn injuries.
Chicago Fed's Goolsbee says he sees inflation as risk to 2026 rate cuts
Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, said mounting inflation risks "complicates the picture" on interest rates.
3 ways the Iran war is hitting Americans' pocketbooks
U.S. consumers are starting to feel the financial impact of the Iran war. Here's how the conflict is seeping into the economy.
3.1 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS are recalled
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
Employers added 178,000 jobs in March, blowing past forecasts
Hiring was much stronger than expected in March, with employers adding roughly three times the number of jobs economists predicted.
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Family of Iran military leader Soleimani has U.S. residence visas revoked
Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter were granted U.S. asylum in 2019, but the government is now moving to strip them of their green cards.
Ousted Army chief of staff says soldiers deserve "courageous leaders" in email
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked George to step down and take immediate retirement, CBS News exclusively reported earlier this week.
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White House is expected to shake up more leadership roles at DOJ, sources say
The changes were likely to affect Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, the No. 3 official at the Justice Department and Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division.
Trump gives Iran 48-hour deadline to reopen Strait of Hormuz or "Hell will reign down"
The war shows no signs of slowing as Iran responds to airstrikes with attacks across the region.
Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges show they don't consider race
The ruling follows a lawsuit filed earlier this month by a coalition of 17 Democratic state attorneys general.
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Scientist with rare ALS genetic mutation looks to experimental treatment
Every few months for the past three years, Jeff Vierstra has been receiving infusions in his spine that target and disable a mutated gene that made it likely he would develop ALS.
New ALS treatment brings hope to patients
"CBS Saturday Morning" looks at an experimental treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, that is bringing hope to some patients suffering from the neurodegenerative disease. To inquire about possible participation in Silence ALS, an initiative to develop individualized gene-based therapies for patients with other rare genetic forms of ALS, please write to silenceals@cumc.columbia.edu.
He thought he was in good health — until fainting during a bike ride
John Cantrell was enjoying his retirement until an unexpected condition forced him to choose between two kinds of heart surgery.
HHS announces national program to study effect of microplastics on humans
The Environmental Protection Agency also added microplastics to its contaminant candidate list for the first time.
FDA approves Eli Lilly weight loss pill
The FDA approved a new GLP-1 drug from Eli Lilly. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
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Family of Iran military leader Soleimani has U.S. residence visas revoked
Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter were granted U.S. asylum in 2019, but the government is now moving to strip them of their green cards.
2 men and teen held in U.K. custody over Jewish charity ambulance attack
All men were charged Friday with arson and being reckless as to whether life would be endangered.
Deadly strikes in Ukraine and Russia kill 10, injure dozens
The attacks came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Istanbul for talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Dutch police probe explosion outside a pro-Israel Christian center
The incident comes after a string of similar nighttime attacks across Europe that have heightened concerns over antisemitism.
One dead, dozens injured in crush during rally at Peru soccer stadium
Videos broadcast by local television stations showed a large crowd of fans in the south stands amidst an explosion of fireworks.
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4/4: Saturday Morning
The search continues for a missing American service member after Iran shot down an F-15E fighter jet on Friday. Meanwhile, the Artemis II passed its halfway point to the moon.
Kenan Thompson on his career and parenthood
Kenan Thompson sits down with Kelly O'Grady to reflect on his career and parenthood while discussing his new children's book "Unfunny Bunny."
Drayton Farley performs "It's Called Doubt"
Alabama native Drayton Farley was working at a local auto plant and making bedroom recordings just a few years ago. Now he's being compared to Americana greats like Tyler Childers and Jason Isbell. His new album, "A Heavy Duty Heart," is out now. Here's Drayton Farley performing "It's Called Doubt."
Drayton Farley performs "The Luckier Ones"
Alabama native Drayton Farley was working at a local auto plant and making bedroom recordings just a few years ago. Now he's being compared to Americana greats like Tyler Childers and Jason Isbell. His new album, "A Heavy Duty Heart," is out now. Here's Drayton Farley performing "The Luckier Ones."
Drayton Farley performs "I Need Your Love"
Alabama native Drayton Farley was working at a local auto plant and making bedroom recordings just a few years ago. Now he's being compared to Americana greats like Tyler Childers and Jason Isbell. His new album, "A Heavy Duty Heart," is out now. Here's Drayton Farley performing "I Need Your Love."
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The $100,000 H-1B visa fee is impacting the U.S.'s ability to attract global talent
According to numbers from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, more than 70% of H-1B visa holders in 2024 were Indian.
New film on risks and rewards of AI
"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
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.
Inside Apple's relationship with China
CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.
Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan could offer prediction market services to investors
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
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Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
CBS News studio shakes as Artemis II launches
Four astronauts are traveling around the moon on Artemis II, going further from Earth than anyone before. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Peter King have more.
What Artemis II astronauts will do in space
Former NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins CBS News to discuss what the Artemis II astronauts will do as they orbit the Earth after takeoff.
How Artemis II crew will sleep in space
Members of the Artemis II crew will be the first people to sleep inside the Orion spacecraft. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more on how they'll do that.
How do astronauts use the bathroom?
The science and technology behind using the restroom in space continues to evolve. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave looks at the out-of-this-world facilities available to the Artemis II crew.
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Would Michigan investigators be able to prove murder in a case without a body?
After Dee Warner, a Michigan businesswoman and mother, disappeared from her home, her family believed she has been murdered and suspected her husband Dale Warner. But without physical evidence, they knew it would be hard to prove.
Man arrested at retirement home for wife's murder decades earlier
Janice Randle was found dead in her bed in 1992, but police couldn't make an arrest in the case until new information emerged.
From 1996: FBI arrests suspected Unabomber
On April 3, 1996, the FBI arrested Theodore Kaczynski in the Unabomber case, ending one of the longest and most intense manhunts in U.S. history. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
More on Pam Bondi's firing
President Trump's firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi is raising questions about their dynamic in the months prior. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
Plot to poison man's root beer float
A mother and daughter are accused of killing a man by poisoning his root beer float. CBS News' Peter Van Sant reports.
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Despite toilet trouble, Artemis II crew reflects on wonder of deep space experience
Amid ongoing toilet trouble, the Artemis II astronauts reflected on the wonder of sailing through deep space to the moon.
Moon-bound Artemis II astronauts enjoy a relaxed day in space
The Artemis II astronauts continued their long coast to the moon, capturing stunning photos along the way.
NASA shares first photos of Earth taken by Artemis II
The photo shows the entire planet, as well as the Northern and Southern lights.
Artemis II crew clears Earth orbit, heads for the moon
The engine firing provided a slingshot-like boost to the Orion capsule, speeding it to 24,500 mph, the velocity needed to break free of Earth's gravitational clasp for a trek to the moon.
Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
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The Artemis II astronauts spoke with CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann from space as they flew closer to the moon.
100 years of the Harlem Globetrotters
For 100 years, the Harlem Globetrotters have been sharing the game of basketball around the world. Jericka Duncan caught up with them after a century of tricks and laughs.
Analyzing impact of Trump's changes to H-1B visas
For decades, the U.S. has imported highly-skilled tech workers from around the world on H-1B visas. But the Trump administration changed the way they are granted. Shanelle Kaul reports on how that is impacting the pipeline of global talent coming to America.
Artemis II crew speaks with CBS News on mission
The four astronauts on the Artemis II mission have passed the halfway point between the Earth and the moon. Mark Strassmann spoke with the astronauts about the accomplishment.
Beyond rising gas prices, car prices soar too
Amid the war in Iran, the nationwide average price for a gallon of regular is now $4.10. Soaring gas prices are also fueling new questions about the cost of the vehicles we drive. Ali Bauman has more from the New York Auto Show.