Woman's body found in jaws of Florida alligator
The 13-foot alligator was "humanely killed," and the victim's remains were recovered by a dive team from a canal, authorities said.
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Satellite images show Hurricane Idalia's massive flooding in Florida
Before-and-after pictures show the extent of flooding caused by Hurricane Idalia after it made landfall.
Idalia path, timeline: Maps show where hurricane is heading and when
Idalia made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane over the Big Bend region of Florida, before continuing along its path toward Georgia and the Carolinas.
Duke Energy braces for power outages ahead of Hurricane Idalia
Florida utility mobilizes 4,500 power line technicians and other personnel as major storm bears down on Gulf Coast.
Tampa mayor reels in 70 lbs of cocaine during family fishing trip
The mayor and her family lifted the drug bale, estimated to be worth more than $1 million, into their boat before turning it over to authorities.
Mapping the desecration of Black cemeteries
In the 1950s, in Clearwater, Florida, Black cemeteries were supposed to be relocated for various development projects. But many graves were never relocated and the cemeteries were paved over.
Police: Florida DoorDash driver kidnapped, sexually assaulted during delivery
The victim's family rescued her from the attacker after tracking her cell phone location, police said.
Video shows officers "handcuffing" 9-foot alligator in Tampa street
"Ready?" one of the officers said. "You want to jump on him?"
Mobster supposedly killed by hitman — his son now says it was faked
A former undercover Tampa detective believes the claim.
11 wounded in drive-by shooting in Lakeland, Florida, police say
Two of the victims were in critical condition, police added.
Matchups set for next round of NFL playoffs
The Dallas Cowboys advanced to the next round of the NFL playoffs after a 31-14 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. CBS News special correspondent James Brown, who is also the host of "The NFL Today," joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the upcoming divisional round and Tom Brady's future.
Charges dropped against former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown
A warrant for Brown's arrest has also been recalled.
Tampa police chief resigns after video showed her flashing her badge to get out of ticket
Tampa police chief Mary O'Connor has resigned after a deputy's bodycam footage showed her using her police badge to get out of a traffic ticket while driving in an unmarked golf cart with her husband.
Police chief resigns after flashing badge to escape traffic stop ticket
During the stop - which was recorded on video by a deputy's body camera - Mary O'Connor said, "I'm hoping you will let us go tonight."
Arrest warrant issued for Antonio Brown over alleged domestic violence incident
Brown is accused of throwing a shoe at the victim and attempting to lock her out of a Tampa home.
Mapping the desecration of Black cemeteries
In the 1950s, in Clearwater, Florida, Black cemeteries were supposed to be relocated for various development projects. But many graves were never relocated and the cemeteries were paved over.
Frontier flight to Tampa diverted after passenger found with box cutter
No one was injured, and the flight was canceled.
Tom Brady, Gisele Bündchen announce divorce after 13 years of marriage
The decision for the divorce was "painful and difficult," Brady said, but was done "amicably and with gratitude for the time we spent together."
Video shows Florida voter fraud arrests
Newly-released police video showed people being arrested in Florida over allegations of voter fraud. Gov. Ron DeSantis alleged those arrested were banned from voting due to their criminal records. The controversy stems from confusion over a 2018 state law that allows some felons to vote. David Becker, a CBS News election law expert, joined John Dickerson to discuss.
Snake discovered on United flight from Florida to New Jersey
The non-venomous snake was removed from the plane by airport staff when the flight landed in Newark.
Tampa Bay area braces for major hurricane
The Tampa Bay area is bracing for damage and flooding from Hurricane Ian this week. The city hasn't had a direct impacted by a major storm since 1921. Tampa Fire Chief Barbara Tripp joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss how the city is preparing.
Tampa Bay children's hospital survives Ian
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, was able to withstand Hurricane Ian. About 1,000 people rode out the storm at the hospital. Dr. Joseph Perno, vice president of medical affairs for the hospital, joined CBS News to discuss the storm.
Tampa police chief gives update on hurricane
The greater Tampa Bay area appears to have been spared the worst of Hurricane Ian. But the Category 4 storm's winds and rains are wreaking havoc on the power grid. Tampa Police Chief Mary O'Connor joined CBS News' Joh Dickerson to discuss the latest.
Airports reopening after hurricane forced them to close
Many Florida airports that were closed earlier in the week because of Hurricane Ian are reopening Friday morning, but that process may not be quick. CBS News senior travel adviser Peter Greenberg joins "CBS News Mornings" to explain complications with the reopening, as well as what travelers should know if Ian affected their travel plans.
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Journalist in Iran's Evin Prison pleads for medical help for U.S. captives
CBS News has obtained a voice memo recorded by Iranian American journalist Reza Valizadeh, who has been detained in Evin Prison for over a year.
Homan defends conditions at N.J. ICE detention center: "The spaghetti was good"
In a CBS News interview, White House border czar Tom Homan defended conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE detention center, amid intense protests over the New Jersey facility. "
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Israel-Hezbollah fighting casts cloud over prospects for U.S.-Iran peace deal
It remains unclear how close the U.S. and Iran are to striking a deal to end the Iran war amid continued hostilities between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah.
Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, topping expectations
The labor market continues to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth.
Senate passes reconciliation bill to fund ICE for 3 years, without DOJ fund ban
Senate Republicans passed funding for the Department of Homeland Security's immigration enforcement agencies following a "vote-a-rama." The measure didn't ban the administration's "anti-weaponization" fund.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid new concerns over leak
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
FDA moves ahead with safety study of abortion pill mifepristone
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
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Trump's name must come off the Kennedy Center by June 12
There's been no word yet on if the Kennedy Center plans to remain open after July 5. It was to be closed for two years for extensive repairs beginning this summer.
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Coast Guard seizes dinghy Lynette Hooker allegedly "bounced off" in Bahamas
The eight-foot dinghy that Brian Hooker says he and his wife, Lynette Hooker, were aboard when she disappeared in early April was seized by U.S. Coast Guard investigators.
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Second Facebook privacy settlement payment is coming soon
The additional payouts come from uncashed settlement funds and will be issued to eligible claimants beginning on June 9.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (June 7)
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Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid new concerns over leak
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, surging past expectations
The labor market continues to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth.
Meet the Belmont Stakes horses running in the 2026 race
The Belmont Stakes will host a New York rematch of the top two finishing horses from the Kentucky Derby to wrap up horse racing's Triple Crown for 2026.
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Second Facebook privacy settlement payment is coming soon
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Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, surging past expectations
The labor market continues to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth.
Meta is selling $3.99 monthly subscriptions for Instagram Plus
The new paid tier adds features like longer stories and deeper metrics as Meta looks to diversify revenue beyond advertising.
The U.S. is minting more millionaires than ever. Here's why.
A stock market boom is elevating more Americans into the ranks of the nation's millionaires, a new study finds.
Dow soars nearly 900 points as Wall Street bets on Iran peace deal
Despite flare-ups in Middle East violence, investors remain optimistic that the U.S. and Iran will soon end the war.
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Homan defends conditions at N.J. ICE detention center: "The spaghetti was good"
In a CBS News interview, White House border czar Tom Homan defended conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE detention center, amid intense protests over the New Jersey facility. "
FDA moves ahead with safety study of abortion pill mifepristone
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
Listen to journalist Reza Valizadeh's voice memo from Iran's Evin Prison here
CBS News obtained a brief voice memo from Iranian American journalist Reza Valizadeh, who is being detained in Iran's Evin Prison and is pleading for help for him and other American captives.
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Journalist in Iran's Evin Prison pleads for medical help for U.S. captives
CBS News has obtained a voice memo recorded by Iranian American journalist Reza Valizadeh, who has been detained in Evin Prison for over a year.
House approves new Ukraine aid as over a dozen Republicans defect
Several Republicans signed onto a Democratic-led discharge petition, circumventing GOP leaders on the issue.
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In Congo, doctors face Ebola with little protection: "We live with fear"
Travel bans and conflict have disrupted supply chains in the Democratic Republic of Congo, leaving health workers without Ebola tests and protective gear needed to contain the outbreak.
FDA moves ahead with safety study of abortion pill mifepristone
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
Upcoming billing change could make pregnancy pricier
Come January, pregnancy care physician billing codes will change from a bundled system to an à la carte one.
Possible flesh-eating screwworm case in Texas, USDA says
A possible case of the flesh-eating New World screwworm is being investigated in Texas, the USDA reported Wednesday.
WHO massively scales back number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo
While 330 Ebola infections are confirmed in central Africa and huge challenges remain, hundreds more suspected cases "have been cleared out," the WHO says.
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Rare Roman-era gold ring found by metal detectorist
The Ilminster Ring was originally found by an amateur metal detectorist in 2018 and bought this week for more than $100,000.
Thieves who stole 2,500-year-old gold relics from museum sentenced
A Netherlands court said the three men warranted a custodial sentence "because of the nature and gravity" of their crime.
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Israel-Hezbollah fighting casts cloud over prospects for U.S.-Iran peace deal
It remains unclear how close the U.S. and Iran are to striking a deal to end the Iran war amid continued hostilities between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah.
In Congo, doctors face Ebola with little protection: "We live with fear"
Travel bans and conflict have disrupted supply chains in the Democratic Republic of Congo, leaving health workers without Ebola tests and protective gear needed to contain the outbreak.
Listen to journalist Reza Valizadeh's voice memo from Iran's Evin Prison here
CBS News obtained a brief voice memo from Iranian American journalist Reza Valizadeh, who is being detained in Iran's Evin Prison and is pleading for help for him and other American captives.
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Nick Jonas talks new movie "Power Ballad"
Nick Jonas speaks with "CBS Mornings" about starring in the new film "Power Ballad." He explains how he reflected on his own life for the movie, why it's relatable and what it was like working with Paul Rudd. Jonas also reveals what's next for him.
Pope Leo XIV is visiting Spain
Pope Leo XIV is visiting Spain during the same time that musician Bad Bunny is expected to be there. CBS News' Chris Livesay has more on a potential meeting.
Laverne Cox on career, trauma and healing
Laverne Cox made history as the first openly transgender actress nominated for a primetime Emmy for her role in "Orange is the New Black" - but before her award-winning career she almost quit Hollywood. She speaks to "CBS Mornings" about confronting her childhood trauma, her healing journey and more.
Actor James Handy fatally stabbed, police say
Actor James Handy, famous for his roles in "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Jumanji," was stabbed to death at a home in the Tarzana neighborhood of Los Angeles on Wednesday, officials say. His girlfriend's son, Michael Gledhill, was arrested on suspicion of murder. CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi reports.
Actor James Handy killed
Actor James Handy has died at the age of 81 after police say he was found with stab wounds. The son of Handy's girlfriend has been charged in the killing. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
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Alarm over computer "worms" created with AI
Experts are warning about computer "worms" created with AI that can infect devices and harm users without restraint. University of Toronto professor Nicolas Papernot joins with more.
New details on SpaceX IPO plans
SpaceX is going public this month, and it could be the largest-ever stock market debut. As it plans this move, SpaceX has amended the language in its IPO filing to address the company's growing need for water, particularly to expand its data centers. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports, and University of California, Riverside, associate professor Shaolei Ren joins to discuss.
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.
Meta is selling $3.99 monthly subscriptions for Instagram Plus
The new paid tier adds features like longer stories and deeper metrics as Meta looks to diversify revenue beyond advertising.
ChatGPT user describes AI-fueled delusions
CBS News spoke with five people who say they were led to believe they had developed an emotional connection to an AI chatbot. They are now involved in a digital support group for people who say they experienced AI-fueled delusions or spirals. ChatGPT user Micky Small joins "The Daily Report" to share her experience.
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El Niño could bring more widespread coral bleaching, NOAA warns
The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.
Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts, use it to make bread
More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
Meteor lights up southern Michigan
Days after a meteor exploded over New England, another fireball was spotted, visible in the Midwest to the Northeast. Rob Marciano has more.
Ancient coin, mysterious markings found under Notre Dame cathedral
A team of archaeologists at the iconic cathedral is digging straight down and back in time, to Roman Paris 2,000 years ago.
NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
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Thieves who stole 2,500-year-old gold relics from museum sentenced
A Netherlands court said the three men warranted a custodial sentence "because of the nature and gravity" of their crime.
Actor James Handy fatally stabbed, police say
Actor James Handy, famous for his roles in "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Jumanji," was stabbed to death at a home in the Tarzana neighborhood of Los Angeles on Wednesday, officials say. His girlfriend's son, Michael Gledhill, was arrested on suspicion of murder. CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi reports.
Details on alleged $30 million fraud ring
Federal law enforcement officials on Thursday announced that two Ohio state employees and two co-conspirators were indicted in connection with an alleged $30 million Medicaid billing fraud scheme involving children's behavioral health services that were never rendered. As part of the investigation, 14 vehicles were seized, including a Maserati, a Mercedes, a Bentley and a McLaren, according to a source. CBS News senior Justice Department Sarah Lynch has more.
Actor James Handy allegedly killed by girlfriend's son at LA home
Michael Gledhill, 44, was arrested on suspicion of murder after he turned himself in following the fatal stabbing of Handy, the LAPD said.
Deadly shooting at high school graduation
One person was killed, and three others were injured during a high school graduation in Northern California, officials say. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
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Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid new concerns over leak
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
Blue Origin vows to resume New Glenn launches despite explosion
Damage to Blue Origin's lone launch pad in the wake of last week's spectacular explosion was not as severe as initially feared, the company said.
NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
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Tom Homan Delaney Hall abuse allegations
Tom Homan, President Trump's border czar, is reacting to prolonged protests outside New Jersey's Delaney Hall ICE facility amid allegations of inhumane conditions for detained migrants. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Nick Jonas talks new movie "Power Ballad"
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Senate Republicans pass ICE funding
Senate Republicans passed funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a major win for the Trump administration. CBS News' Taurean Small has more on the "vote-a-rama" results.
New allegations against Graham Platner emerge
Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing new allegations against him after The New York Times reported on his apparent "unsettling" past relationships. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
New jobs report beats expectations
The latest jobs report beat expectations for the month of May, but some key points remain unchanged. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady and Aaron Navarro report.