Some interesting Senate races to watch
From Florida to Arizona to West Virginia, here is an updated look at Senate races to watch this fall
Tennessee
Appeals court temporarily halts execution of Tenn. death row inmate
Edmund Zagorski's lawyer argued he had poor legal representation during his trial and sentencing
Taylor Swift's Instagram post appears to spur voter registration
Swift's Instagram endorsement of Tennessee Democrat Phil Bredesen has caused uptick in new voter registrations, according to Vote.org
Inmate asks for electric chair execution over lethal injection
Lawyer for Tennessee double murderer Edmund Zagorski says he thinks that would be "lesser of two evils"
Taylor Swift breaks political silence
Music superstar Taylor Swift told her 112 million Instagram followers she's voting for Tennessee's Democratic Senate candidate Phil Bredesen, breaking her long-standing refusal to discuss anything politics.
Taylor Swift breaks political silence, backs Democratic candidate
28-year-old singer has faced criticism in the past for not speaking about political issues despite having a global platform
CBS News poll: GOP up in Texas, Tennessee Senate races; Dems up in Arizona, New Jersey
Supreme Court battle motivates partisans, CBS News Battleground Tracker poll finds
School official says "girls ruin everything"
A high school official in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee, has apologized after he explained his ban on athletic shorts saying "blame the girls, because they pretty much ruin everything." WDEF's Angela Moryan reports.
High school official apologizes for saying girls "ruin everything"
Jared Hensley called his comments inappropriate and said they were a "poor choice of words"
Sheriff describes murder suspect's capture
Henry County Sheriff Monte Belew described the capture of Kirby Wallace, who was wanted in a deadly crime spree in Tennessee, after a seven-day manhunt.
Second suspect arrested in connection to massive gun heist
Roland Jackson, 24, and Taveyan Turnbo, 18, are in custody after they apparently stole a U-Haul truck containing nearly 400 weapons
Body of 53-year-old missing hiker found, National Park Service says
Mitzie Sue "Susan" Clements went missing Sept. 25 during a hike with her daughter in Great Smoky Mountain National Park
Police recover nearly 400 stolen guns
Hundreds of guns that were stolen from a United Parcel Service distribution facility in Tennessee were recovered Tuesday in the Chicago area, federal authorities said. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said most of the 367 guns taken from a UPS facility in Memphis were found in Midlothian, a Chicago suburb.
Manhunt for Tenn. man accused of killing 2
A murder suspect is on the run in northern Tennessee. Law enforcement worked through the night searching for Kirby Wallace. The 53-year-old is accused of killing two people during a violent crime spree that began more than a week ago. Don Dahler reports.
Manhunt for "desperate" suspect accused of killing 2 in Tennessee
On Monday, police believe he shot and killed a man and then stole his pickup truck, which was found crashed a few miles away
Trump at Tenn. rally
President Trump said at a Tennessee rally for Senate candidate Marsha Blackburn that a vote for Democrat Phil Bredesen is a vote for "Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi and the real leader of the Democrats, Maxine Waters."
In Tennessee, Trump urges supporters to protect his agenda by voting
The rally comes as the the president has called for a "comprehensive" FBI review related to Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh
Ohio woman goes missing while hiking
Authorities are searching for a missing woman who disappeared while she was hiking in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park on the North Carolina-Tennessee border. Mitzie Sue "Susan" Clements, 53, was with with her daughter Tuesday when they briefly split up. Clements has been missing ever since.
Crews search for missing hiker near North Carolina-Tennessee border
Mitzie Sue "Susan" Clements, 53, was hiking with her daughter Tuesday when they briefly split up; she's been missing ever since
Phil Bredesen and Marsha Blackburn face off in first debate
The candidates for Tennessee's open Senate seat are locked in a closely contested race that could be key to which party controls the Senate
Search for suspects in deadly Tenn. shootings
A manhunt in Tennessee is targeting two suspects who could be linked to a string of brazen murders and shootings in Nashville. Three people have been killed during apparent robberies in the last 12 days. David Begnaud reports.
Here are the 9 big Senate races to watch
From Arizona to Florida, the fate of the Senate could rest with these seven races
Inmate says "I'm really sorry" before execution
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor said use of the execution drugs would cause "torturous pain"
Businessman Bill Lee wins GOP primary for Tenn. governor
In the race for retiring Sen. Bob Corker's seat, U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn won the GOP nomination and former Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen won the Democratic nomination
Nurse captures heartwarming photo of elderly couple in NYC subway
"The more you kept looking at them, the more you could see how in love that they were with each other," Ricker told CBS News
Journalists regain access to White House after judge blocks Trump's media ban
Reporters whose White House access was revoked were allowed to enter the complex again, hours after a judge ordered the Trump administration to restore their press credentials.
Israel's Netanyahu addresses U.N. as many leaders walk out
Benjamin Netanyahu focused on Iran, and on defending Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank amid condemnation from fellow leaders at the U.N.
Live
Trump hosting China's Xi at White House with AI and tariffs on the agenda
President Trump is hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping for meetings and a state dinner on Thursday, as the world's two most powerful countries try to extend a tariff truce and grapple with a rivalry on advanced AI.
Live
Oil prices back up as U.S. and Iran trade threats to expand 7-month war
As Iran responds to Trump's threat of annihilation with its own warning of a possible "new front" in the war, global oil prices are rising again.
Iran war powers measure falls short in Senate, despite new GOP support
The Senate rejected a resolution aimed at limiting President Trump's war powers in Iran, though the Democrat-led effort picked up one new GOP supporter.
Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
Exclusive
Taylor Swift to debut "Patient Zero" music video at VMAs. Watch a preview.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
Hawaii under another hurricane watch as new storm closes in
Nolo is expected to become a hurricane sometime Thursday and could become a major hurricane by the weekend as it approaches Hawaii's Big Island.
Hurricane Polo is a powerful Category 4 storm off Mexico. See its path.
Hurricane Polo's intensity fluctuated between Category 4 and Category 5 — the strongest on the hurricane scale — off Mexico's southwestern coast. Here's the latest on its path.
U.S.
More U.S.
Why the bond market is freaking out, and what it means for your money
Investors are increasingly nervous about rising inflation, which could require the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates.
Iran war powers measure falls short in Senate, despite new GOP support
The Senate rejected a resolution aimed at limiting President Trump's war powers in Iran, though the Democrat-led effort picked up one new GOP supporter.
Mortgage rates are back above 7%. How much higher could they climb?
Rates are "far more likely to go up than down by the end of the year," a senior economist at Realtor.com told CBS News.
Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
DSA candidate Angie Nixon says "this is not about three letters"
Florida Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon, a state representative, said that "this is not about three letters" amid GOP criticism about her membership in the Democratic Socialists of America.
MoneyWatch
More MoneyWatch
Why the bond market is freaking out, and what it means for your money
Investors are increasingly nervous about rising inflation, which could require the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates.
Mortgage rates are back above 7%. How much higher could they climb?
Rates are "far more likely to go up than down by the end of the year," a senior economist at Realtor.com told CBS News.
Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
Small businesses roll the dice on Kalshi to manage their risks
Hundreds of small businesses are using the prediction market to hedge against a range of business risks, according to Kalshi. Here's how.
Disney is raising prices for Disney+ and Hulu. See the breakdown.
The price hikes for new subscribers are effective immediately. Existing subscribers' plans will go up next month.
Politics
More Politics
Iran war powers measure falls short in Senate, despite new GOP support
The Senate rejected a resolution aimed at limiting President Trump's war powers in Iran, though the Democrat-led effort picked up one new GOP supporter.
DSA candidate Angie Nixon says "this is not about three letters"
Florida Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon, a state representative, said that "this is not about three letters" amid GOP criticism about her membership in the Democratic Socialists of America.
Election year "poop water" claims lead wealthy suburb to drop recycling plan
A Phoenix suburb ditched a plan to send recycled water from toilets and other sources directly to residents' taps after political candidates made unproven claims that the water is contaminated "poop water."
Live
Trump hosting China's Xi at White House with AI and tariffs on the agenda
President Trump is hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping for meetings and a state dinner on Thursday, as the world's two most powerful countries try to extend a tariff truce and grapple with a rivalry on advanced AI.
Journalists regain access to White House after judge blocks Trump's media ban
Reporters whose White House access was revoked were allowed to enter the complex again, hours after a judge ordered the Trump administration to restore their press credentials.
HealthWatch
More HealthWatch
Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
Bone health and the "silent disease": 4 things women should know
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.
Even the smallest joys can help prevent suicide, researchers say
New research highlights common themes shared by people who found reasons to keep living through dark times.
First on CBS
JB Pritzker reveals GLP-1 use, pressed on possible presidential run
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
Her son was dying, but his rare cancer made it difficult to get the right drug
As knowledge about genetics advances, some doctors say cancers should be defined by their mutations, not the tissues where they manifest.
World
More World
U.K. prime minister teases possible return of booze to soccer matches
British leader and soccer fan Andy Burnham told reporters a four-decade ban on alcohol in stadium bleachers at men's games is "discrimination."
Was Hitler behind niece's death? Documents raise questions about alibi
Newly unearthed records have cast doubt on Adolf Hitler's whereabouts at the time of his niece's suspicious 1931 death, Der Spiegel reported.
Israel's Netanyahu addresses U.N. as many leaders walk out
Benjamin Netanyahu focused on Iran, and on defending Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank amid condemnation from fellow leaders at the U.N.
Marineland dolphin dies at Spain aquarium in latest death after rescue
Echo, one of four dolphins transferred to Oceanogràfic València from Marineland Canada, died on Wednesday, the Spanish facility said.
Chinese analysts say Trump should "understand pressure doesn't work" on Xi
Trump must accept that pressure alone "doesn't work on Xi. It doesn't work on China, and it doesn't work on the Chinese people," experts tell CBS News.
Entertainment
More Entertainment
Sylvester Stallone jokes about one of his wildest jobs before fame
Sylvester Stallone said he took a series of odd jobs to make ends meet before the bruised but unbowed Rocky Balboa.
Sylvester Stallone on cleaning lion cages
Sylvester Stallone took on a series of odd jobs to make ends meet before becoming a Hollywood legend. He tells correspondent Tracy Smith about one of his wildest gigs. Watch more of their conversation this weekend on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Kim Kardashian on "Team Moms: Baseball"
Kim Kardashian and the producers of "Love Island" teamed up to create "Team Moms: Baseball," a new reality show exploring the cutthroat world of elite kids' sports. Kim Kardashian and producer Natalie Ento sat down with "Entertainment Tonight" host Nischelle Turner to explain more.
First look at Taylor Swift's "Patient Zero"
"CBS Mornings" shares an exclusive first look at the video for Taylor Swift's new single, "Patient Zero."
Exclusive
Taylor Swift to debut "Patient Zero" music video at VMAs. Watch a preview.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
Technology
More Technology
Technology
Andreessen Horowitz introduces AI school
The Horowitz Andreessen Academy is offering students a college alternative focused on artificial intelligence. CEO Gagan Biyani joins CBS News to discuss the revolutionary idea.
Rogue AI agent hacks government website
Australia says an OpenAI model hacked a government website containing health information. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
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.
Will Trump and Xi take on AI during visit?
More details on alarming cases involving rogue AI models are emerging as President Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, calls for regulation are growing louder. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
OpenAI model hacked Australia healthcare site
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is fuming after an OpenAI model hacked a government website in June. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio breaks down the details on the historic attack.
Science
More Science
Science
Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
Crime
More Crime
Crime
Police accused of misusing Flock cameras
Concerns are growing over the potential misuse of automated license plate readers. Five police officers in Indianapolis are the latest to face criminal charges for allegedly using Flock cameras to track romantic partners and others.
Accused Nazi POW camp guard, 105, being investigated in Germany
The man is "accused of being an accessory to multiple murders through his activities there," prosecutors said.
Rollercoaster linked to brain injuries
Over 100 Six Flags visitors are accusing the X2 rollercoaster in Southern California of leaving them with traumatic brain injuries. Carter Evans has more.
Dolly Parton's nephew facing court order
Dolly Parton's nephew, Bryan Seaver, who had announced her death in a video last month, was ordered by a court to stay out of most of her estate's affairs after threat accusations. Nicole Valdes has the latest.
American Idol contestant on trial for murder
Caleb Flynn, a former American Idol contestant, is on trial in Ohio for the murder of his wife. Ian Lee has the story.
Space
More Space
NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
First on CBS
Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
Latest Galleries
More Latest Galleries
Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
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.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Latest CBS News Videos
More Latest CBS News Videos
Latest CBS News Videos
Extended interview: Patrick Clancy
Patrick Clancy wrestles with grief and shares memories of his children in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
Andreessen Horowitz introduces AI school
The Horowitz Andreessen Academy is offering students a college alternative focused on artificial intelligence. CEO Gagan Biyani joins CBS News to discuss the revolutionary idea.
Banned news outlets back in the White House
CNN, Politico and MS NOW regained access to the White House after a judge's order blocked President Trump's ban. During the morning hours, access was still being denied. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe explains.
Former U.S. ambassador on Trump-Xi summit
Nicholas Burns, the former U.S. ambassador to China, joins CBS News with his take on the Trump-Xi summit and on diplomatic relations with the U.S. adversary.
Parts of key F-35 equipment may be in China
China may have its hands on some parts of the most powerful American fighter jets. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.