Trump calls GOP senators who oppose health care bill "good guys" and "friends of mine"
President Trump touted his progress on health care Thursday night, and brought up the four senators who have voiced opposition to the Senate bill
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At least 4 Senate Republicans oppose health care bill
Just three "no" votes from Republicans would torpedo the measure, assuming all Democrats vote against the bill and taking vice president's vote into account
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On Sunday, Muhammad Ali's body arrived in Louisville, where there will be a private funeral on Thursday, and a public service Friday; George Foreman was a heavy favorite when he matched up with an older, slower Muhammad Ali in the "Rumble in the Jungle."
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San Bernardino County fire chief Mark Hartwig said the so-called Blue Cut fire "hit with an intensity we hadn't seen before"; a new exhibit of sports photographs at the Brooklyn Museum in New York show the beauty of the human body in motion
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The CBS News battleground tracker shows Ted Cruz has a six-point lead over Donald Trump heading in to a possibly game-changing primary in Wisconsin; and two brothers from Maryland play Monday night against each other in the NCAA Men's Championship game.
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Hillary Clinton is making history as she becomes the first female presumptive presidential nominee of a major American political party; Their school district ranks among the bottom ten percent in the country and Compton, Calif., is one of the nation's most violent cities
9/21: Evening News
The shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Tuesday sparked a night of violence; a role-playing exercise used by police outside of Chicago is earning praise for its attempts to mend wounds within the community
House race in heavily GOP Kansas surprisingly competitive
President Trump, Sen. Ted Cruz appeal to Republicans to support candidate Ron Estes
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A proposal introduced by House Republicans ran into problems when Tea Party members said it didn't make enough changes to President Barack Obama's health care law in exchange for reopening the government; and, Former Army Capt. William Swenson received the Medal of Honor on Tuesday from President Obama at the White House for his extraordinary courage during a firefight with the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Can this Democrat beat Ted Cruz using Bernie Sanders' playbook?
Rep. Beto O'Rourke has launched his Senate campaign in Texas, and spoke to CBS News' Jacqueline Alemany about how he hopes to unseat Cruz
Trump and his rivals remain at odds, and some GOP forces are trying to figure out a way to block Trump's nomination
Donald Trump’s victories were large and regionally widespread on Super Tuesday. If this were a typical presidential election, ?Trump and his party would be moving together toward the nominating convention. But Trump and his rivals remain at odds, and some GOP forces are trying to figure out a way to block Trump's nomination. Major Garrett reports.
Rep. Beto O'Rourke to challenge Ted Cruz for Texas Senate seat
O'Rourke will make the big announcement in El Paso on Friday, according to a report from The Houston Chronicle
Ted Cruz says he won't vote for GOP health care bill as it stands
Biggest problem with the GOP's proposal, Cruz told "Face the Nation," is that it doesn't solve the problem of rising premiums
Netanyahu blasts U.S., says "friends don't take friends to the Security Council"
The Israeli prime minister is accusing the Obama administration of initiating the U.N. resolution condemning Israeli settlements in the West Bank
Trump on Clinton email
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are neck and neck in Ohio, where Trump hammered away at the theme of the Clintons being corrupt, pointing to a newly hacked Clinton Foundation email. Trump, meanwhile, still refuses to release his tax returns and is now ignoring questions about the sexual assault allegations against him. Major Garrett has more.
Clinton hacked email
A newly released hacked email from an aide to former President Bill Clinton reveals a tangled web of charity and personal enrichment revolving around the Clinton Foundation. Republicans are accusing the Clintons of cashing in on charity work. Nancy Cordes has more.
Ted Cruz raises possibility of keeping seat vacant on Supreme Court
There have only been eight justices on the Supreme Court since Antonin Scalia died suddenly early this year
Clinton leads, race tighter
With 13 days until Election Day, early voting is already underway in 33 states. While Hillary Clinton holds a solid lead, some new polls show Donald Trump's numbers improving. Campaign correspondents Nancy Cordes and Major Garrett break down the latest from the campaign trail.
Clinton's shifting focus
Hillary Clinton campaigned Monday in New Hampshire with Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who blasted Trump for his recent comments labeling Clinton a "nasty woman." As Clinton pulls away from Trump, she is shifting some of her focus to help Democrats win control of the Senate. Nancy Cordes reports.
Bush-Clinton letter
Bill Clinton found a letter from his predecessor, George H.W. Bush, on his first day in the Oval Office. In light of Donald Trump's comments about possibly not accepting the election results, the letter is going viral.
Women on debate
Donald Trump said at the final presidential debate that nobody respects women more than he did. Ben Tracy watched the debate with seven women, three of them voting for Trump, three for Hillary Clinton and one undecided, and he reports on what they had to say.
Final debate
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton debate for the final time Wednesday night. Clinton leads Trump in the polls with less than three weeks left. CBS News correspondents Major Garrett, Nancy Cordes and CBS News political director John Dickerson discuss what's in store for the final showdown with Scott Pelley.
Clinton lays low
Hillary Clinton hasn't had a campaign rally in nearly a week, a trend that continued Tuesday on the eve of her final presidential debate with Donald Trump. Clinton's lack of public appearances don't seem to be hurting her campaign, though. Nancy Cordes reports.
Clinton email investigation
The FBI release more notes Monday from its investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of private email server as secretary of state. The agency recommended against charging Clinton in July, but the investigation is still uncovering some surprising details, like a possible quid pro quo between top officials at the State Department and the FBI over a sensitive email. Nancy Cordes reports.
Clinton post-debate
Hillary Clinton was upbeat Monday following what her team called a win in Sunday night's debate and poll numbers showing her up by double digits on Donald Trump. But her mood may have been tempered a bit though by another Wikileaks release of her campaign chairman's personal emails. Nancy Cordes has more.
Sen. Lindsey Graham's cause of death was aortic dissection, medical examiner says
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator, who was reportedly scheduled to do an interview on Sunday.
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U.S.-Iran attacks continue into second week as diplomacy falters
Iran attacked Persian Gulf states again after more U.S. strikes, casting doubt on diplomatic efforts to reach a peace deal.
McConnell says he was "briefly unconscious," had pneumonia in health update
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
Sam Neill, "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano" star, dies at 78
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
Millions of Americans take on debt and drain savings to afford food
A quarter of working-age adults use credit cards to purchase groceries but struggle to repay their debts, a new study finds.
Ukraine prime minister resigns; Zelenskyy shifts several government roles
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has stepped down as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced fresh changes to Ukraine's government.
At least 27 killed in Bangkok beer hall fire, authorities say
Video shared by first responders shows a huge blaze, with flames coming out of the front door of the Na Ladprao bar in the northern part of the Thai capital.
Keystone Pipeline operator agrees to pay $26.9 million over 2022 spill
A proposed settlement with the U.S. government would require the Keystone Pipeline system's operator to pay $26.9 million over a 2022 oil spill in Kansas.
Margaret Brennan: I spoke with Lindsey Graham a day before he died
Fierce Ukraine supporter Lindsey Graham passed away Saturday on the heels of his tenth trip to the warzone, and at a key moment for one of the Republican senator's proudest accomplishments.
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Millions of Americans take on debt and drain savings to afford food
A quarter of working-age adults use credit cards to purchase groceries but struggle to repay their debts, a new study finds.
N.J. man says he was almost kicked off plane over message on t-shirt
A New Jersey man says his t-shirt nearly got him kicked off a United Airlines flight.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Republican Sen. Tim Scott remembers Lindsey Graham, and Israeli Ambassador Michael Leiter and retired Gen. Frank McKenzie discuss the Iran war.
McConnell says he was "briefly unconscious," had pneumonia in health update
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
Keystone Pipeline operator agrees to pay $26.9 million over 2022 spill
A proposed settlement with the U.S. government would require the Keystone Pipeline system's operator to pay $26.9 million over a 2022 oil spill in Kansas.
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Millions of Americans take on debt and drain savings to afford food
A quarter of working-age adults use credit cards to purchase groceries but struggle to repay their debts, a new study finds.
High energy costs from Iran war heighten pressure on struggling farmers
As the agriculture industry in Louisiana contends with major energy cost hikes brought on by the Iran war, some farmers are unsure if their businesses will survive.
Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
Household staff can earn up to $300,000 working for America's rich
Good help is hard — and expensive — to find, according to a recruiting firm for private chefs, chauffeurs and other household workers.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Republican Sen. Tim Scott remembers Lindsey Graham, and Israeli Ambassador Michael Leiter and retired Gen. Frank McKenzie discuss the Iran war.
McConnell says he was "briefly unconscious," had pneumonia in health update
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
Transcript: Rep. Mike Turner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Republican Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 12, 2026.
Transcript: Rahm Emanuel on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with former White House chief of staff and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 12, 2026.
Transcript: Michael Leiter on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Leiter that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 12, 2026.
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Common knee surgery may do more harm than good, 10-year study shows
A Finnish study followed patients for 10 years after they had a popular knee surgery. For many, the pain continued or even worsened.
New Jersey works to destroy firefighting foam laced with cancer-linked PFAS
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
Departments getting rid of firefighting foam
Fire departments across the U.S. are changing how they extinguish fires. For decades, they used foam that contained so-called "forever chemicals" that are now linked to cancer. More than a dozen states are now working to collect, remove and destroy all of it. Mark Strassmann has more.
U.S. citizen working in Congo tests positive for Ebola, CDC says
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak recorded on the continent.
Pregnant mom diagnosed with Stage IV cancer after symptoms were dismissed
Jenney Bitner feared she wouldn't get to see her children grow up after a tumor in her brain revealed she had Stage IV melanoma.
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Europeans sanction Russia over alleged "sabotage and espionage" attacks
Paris will summon Russia's ambassador and the EU and U.K. are announcing new sanctions over an alleged "vast cyber campaign" targeting European countries.
Truck carrying wedding guests hit on Indonesia highway, killing 13, police say
A pickup truck carrying wedding guests was crushed between two other trucks on a busy highway in Indonesia's, killing 13 people and injuring five others, police say.
Speedboat capsizes off southern Vietnam, killing 15 tourists
"They were being submerged by the waves but still waving their hands for help," a witness said.
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Iran says diplomacy continues despite ongoing attacks
Iran attacks Persian Gulf states again after more U.S. strikes, but despite a week of renewed hostilities, Tehran says diplomacy also continues.
Wildfire of "exceptional scale" burning near Paris
The wildfire is piling pressure on a region facing its third heat wave since May.
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Extended interview: Sean Evans
Vladimir Duthiers speaks with Sean Evans about how he came to host "Hot Ones," his interview with Conan O'Brien, who he would like to see on the show and more.
Sam Neill, "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano" star, dies at 78
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
7/12: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Tracy Smith. Featured: The only successful coup in U.S. history; Behind the scenes of "The Pitt"; Trump's monumental reimagining of Washington, D.C.; singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams; "Take Me Home, Country Roads"; and a Tuscany tradition: wine barrel races.
Milepost: David Attenborough
This week, British documentarian Sir David Attenborough, who turned 100 years old in May, broke the record for oldest nominee for a Primetime Emmy Award, earning two nominations this year.
Grace notes: Art as a reverie of gentle sounds
French artist and composer Céleste Boursier-Mougenot's "Clinamen," at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City, is a mesmerizing installation in which porcelain bowls floating in giant basins of water collide, producing chiming sounds that reverberate in the 55,000-square-foot hall, to foster a state of grace. Tracy Smith reports.
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Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
AI slop floods social media, report says
A new report from AI detector Pangram found that AI-generated content is flooding socials like X and Reddit, with LinkedIn accounting for nearly two-thirds of all AI content detected. Pangram CEO and co-founder Max Spero joins CBS News to discuss his findings.
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.
MSG tracked celebrities, WIRED reports
A major database breach at James Dolan's Madison Square Garden arena revealed an apparent internal list tracking nearly 40,000 celebrities, according to a new report from WIRED. The report alleges that surveillance labels included "LGBTQIA," "DO NOT HOST," and evaluated individuals on a "risk" level. MSG claims the report is inaccurate. WIRED contributing editor Noah Shachtman joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss his reporting.
Breaking down the Texas app store age law
Earlier this week, the Supreme Court said it would allow Texas to enforce a law requiring app stores to verify users' ages while the issue plays out in the lower courts. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the constitutional question.
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Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
Watch: Pentagon releases 19 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
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.
The American innovation that made millions of others possible
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
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Kansas woman convicted of double murder after three trials
Mike Sisco and his girlfriend Karen Harkness were gunned down in her Topeka, Kansas, home in 2002. Authorities believed it was a crime of passion. Sisco's daughter set out to help prove it was her mother, Dana Chandler, who was responsible.
Apalachee High School shooting suspect set to change plea, documents show
Colt Gray is scheduled to appear in Barrow County Superior Court on July 24 for a plea hearing, court documents show.
Nolan Wells' parents speak out
Teen football player Nolan Wells was found dead on a Mississippi island days after he vanished during a July Fourth outing. Wells' parents are searching for answers, saying that they don't believe their son would have stayed behind on the island by choice.
Takeaways from weeklong Tyler Robinson hearing
The weeklong pre-trial hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk wrapped up on Friday with the defense calling one final witness to the stand. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Indictments in White House UFC attack plot
Eight people have each been charged with conspiracy counts over a planned attack at the UFC event that was held at the White House in June. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
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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.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
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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?
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Eye Opener: Lindsey Graham's legacy
Tributes pour in for Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina after he died suddenly over the weekend. Plus, millions are under the threat of extreme weather across the U.S. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
Extended interview: Sean Evans
Vladimir Duthiers speaks with Sean Evans about how he came to host "Hot Ones," his interview with Conan O'Brien, who he would like to see on the show and more.
Mini-pitches bringing soccer to new areas
With the World Cup boosting America's interest in the game, one organization is building hundreds of smaller soccer pitches across the country. Michael George shows how it's changed a New Jersey school in the shadow of MetLife Stadium, where the World Cup final will take place.
Museums catching World Cup fever
As World Cup teams head into the final stretch of the tournament, museums around the country are seizing on the renewed interest in soccer. There are special exhibits that explain aspects of the game that might surprise you. Bradley Blackburn reports.
Training World Cup fans on how to perform CPR
As the World Cup continues, the American Heart Association has a big goal of its own: to save lives with simple CPR training. Bradley Blackburn reports.