Cruz's future permeates GOP convention
The Texas senator's speech Wednesday night will focus on strict constitutionalism
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Republican convention 2016: What to watch Wednesday
Tonight is Mike Pence's big night -- and will the program get overshadowed by lingering questions about Melania Trump's plagiarism?
Anti-Trump delegate scores court victory in Virginia
A federal judge struck down Virginia's law binding delegates to vote based on the state's primary results, a victory for the Never Trump movement
Ted Cruz agrees to speak at GOP convention
Cruz met privately with Donald Trump while the presumptive nominee was in Washington, D.C.
Cruz not in negotiations to speak at RNC, says spox
Texas Senator pushes back on report that he was in talks to speak in Cleveland at convention nominating Trump
Trump: GOP pledge breakers shouldn't be allowed to run for office
At a rally in Maine, Trump also said of his former rivals who weren't supporting him that they were "disgraceful"
Donald Trump hires former Ted Cruz spokesman
Jason Miller, who joined the presumptive GOP candidate's team this week, will be Trump's senior communications adviser
Is Donald Trump ready to be president? GOP leaders hesitate
For Trump's allies to demur on the question of his qualifications after he ran one of the most successful primary campaigns in history is extraordinary. And yet, they are
How serious is the push to deny Trump the GOP nomination?
Anti-Trump forces are pushing new rules to "free the delegates" and allow them to vote their conscience
Donald Trump questions a rival's religion (again)
The presumptive Republican nominee raises doubts about Hillary Clinton's faith - a tactic he used repeatedly in the GOP primary
GOP's youngest delegates begin summer vacation with eye on convention
CBS News talked to a few of the 18-to-21-year-old Republican delegates, among them, one who's pushing to unbind the lot of them
GOP delegates plan last-ditch effort to stop Trump
Organizers say they can change the rules and allow delegates to vote for someone else at July's GOP convention, an idea which the RNC strongly denied
Rubio rebukes Trump over Judge Curiel: "It's offensive"
Trump's former rival directly disagreed with the presumptive nominee, saying, "He's wrong. The judge is an American"
Protests overshadow Donald Trump's California campaigning
Donald Trump's rally in San Diego, California Friday was once again met with protests
Washington state GOP snubs Trump in delegate elections
At the Washington state GOP convention this weekend, 40 of the state's 41 elected delegates went to Ted Cruz
Cruz calls transgender rules for schools "politically correct lunacy"
Former GOP presidential hopeful trashes Obama administration's controversial directive to public schools
John Boehner thinks Donald Trump can win in November
He also talked about one reaction to his comment comparing Ted Cruz to "Lucifer in the flesh"
Live updates: Trump wins W.V., Nebraska; Sanders wins W.V. for Democrats
The pair of victories for Trump helps put him closer to the 1,237 delegates necessary to officially clinch the Republican nomination
"The Circus" gets unique access to "human drama" of 2016 race
Political experts John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon and Mark Halperin share their behind-the-scenes look at the candidates on the trail
Ted Cruz leaves the door slightly open to jumping back into 2016 race
The Texas senator dropped out of the presidential race last Tuesday
Cruz campaign sued over use of music in videos
The now-defunct presidential campaign is being sued over the background music it used in two videos
Photos of the week - April 30-May 6, 2016
The most compelling images from the week's news, April 30-May 6, 2016
Rick Perry jumps on the Trump train
The former Texas governor, who had previously backed Ted Cruz, was highly critical of Trump last summer
What will happen to Cruz's and Kasich's delegates?
Can they go to Donald Trump?
2016 by the numbers: Clinton vs. Trump?
With the Republican primary now over, and the Democratic race all but decided, here's an early look at the general election
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Trump says U.S. "going to keep" Strait of Hormuz and "probably run it"
President Trump says the U.S. will "probably run" the Strait of Hormuz, as dueling attacks with Iran continue over control of the strategic waterway.
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.
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.
1 person killed in Maine shooting involving ICE, state House speaker says
A person was killed during a shooting in Maine involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Monday morning, state House Speaker Ryan Fecteau said.
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.
Congress returns with long to-do list as Graham's death hangs over Capitol
Congress is returning to Washington with limited time to address a number of priorities ahead of a lengthy August recess and the sprint to the midterm elections.
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.
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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Congress returns with long to-do list as Graham's death hangs over Capitol
Congress is returning to Washington with limited time to address a number of priorities ahead of a lengthy August recess and the sprint to the midterm elections.
1 person killed in Maine shooting involving ICE, state House speaker says
A person was killed during a shooting in Maine involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Monday morning, state House Speaker Ryan Fecteau said.
Bison tosses man 8 feet in the air at Yellowstone, video shows
A 65-year-old man was thrown 8 feet into the air by bison who charged at him in Yellowstone National Park, video shows.
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.
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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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Congress returns with long to-do list as Graham's death hangs over Capitol
Congress is returning to Washington with limited time to address a number of priorities ahead of a lengthy August recess and the sprint to the midterm elections.
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.
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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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Trump says U.S. "going to keep" Strait of Hormuz and "probably run it"
President Trump says the U.S. will "probably run" the Strait of Hormuz, as dueling attacks with Iran continue over control of the strategic waterway.
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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"Jurassic Park" star dies at 78
Actor Sam Neill, who starred in "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at the age of 78, his family said in a statement. Neill had been battling cancer, but his family said he had beaten it and his death was unexpected.
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.
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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.
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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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Notable Deaths in 2026
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The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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U.S., Iran trade more attacks
The U.S. and Iran traded more strikes as both sides have claimed control over of the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has the latest.
Breaking down Trump, Graham's relationship
President Trump praised Lindsey Graham's political and global impact following the longtime senator's sudden death on Saturday night. The two clashed often during Mr. Trump's first term, but later became staunch allies. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.
GOP Rep. Timmons on Lindsey Graham's impact
Rep. William Timmons, who represents South Carolina's 4th Congressional District, reflects on the loss of Sen. Lindsey Graham and his bipartisan efforts.
Sen. Graham's cause of death revealed
Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death Saturday night was caused by an aortic dissection, according to findings by the Medical Examiner of the District of Columbia. CBS News' Fin Gomez has more.
Bangkok fire kills dozens of people
An investigation is underway into the cause of a deadly bar fire in Bangkok. There are questions about whether emergency exits may have been blocked. Anna Coren reports.