Controversial type of guardrail at center of new lawsuits
Families of three people killed in crashes last year involving controversial type of guardrail filed lawsuits Wednesday in Tennessee
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Couple accused of locking child in room, hoarding dead animals in freezer
Dustin and Staci Tallent were charged with aggravated child neglect, and three children were removed from the residence
Rural Tennessee doctor fears proposed Medicaid cuts
One estimate says 37 more Tennessee hospitals risk major cuts or closure under the Senate health care bill
Small Tenn. town cashes in by reeling in fishermen
Dayton is luring anglers, revitalizing the tiny town with a tourism boon
Cops: 7 bounty hunters indicted in killing of innocent man
The Tennessee bounty hunters were looking for someone else when they fired into a car on April 23, killing an unarmed father, officials say
Tiremaker Nokian to build $360 million plant in Tennessee
The factory will create 400 new jobs, and represents the largest investment ever in the state's Rhea County
Coal Ash: 130 Million Tons of Waste
If coal ash is safe to spread under a golf course or be used in carpets, why are the residents of Kingston, Tenn., being told to stay out of a river where the material was spilled? Lesley Stahl reports.
Family sues after school janitor charged with raping boy
The family of the 16-year-old high school student has filed a lawsuit in Tennessee
"Finally she's in safe hands": Missing teen's friend speaks out
Childhood friend Caleb Banks said "Everybody was hoping for the best, and the best is what we got"
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The White House and U.S. Capitol were locked down after a woman hit a barricade at the White House complex, then led police on a car chase that ended when she was shot and killed. Investigators still don't know what triggered the incident; and, The increase in natural gas production has had a devastating impact on coal country, forcing many miners to seek employment elsewhere.
Teen saves sister's life in fire that killed parents, siblings
Tennessee officials are investigating the cause of the deadly blaze
Tenn. takes action after guardrail parts linked to deadly crashes
Father of one teen victim accused state of “playing Russian roulette with people’s lives” by leaving them along highways
America's most stressed-out states
A new analysis ranks the places with the highest stress levels; is your state one of them?
Einstein the parrot wows with spot-on impressions
The parrot, a self-proclaimed "superstar," shows off stellar skills in a viral birthday video
Father of teen crash victim calls guardrails "Russian roulette"
After Hannah Eimers was billed for a guardrail that the family says contributed to her death, her father is speaking out
Controversial resolution to dig up U.S. president's body gets approved
Proposal has riled some folks in Tennessee who think the move desecrates the body of the nation's 11th president
Plan to dig up U.S. president's body deemed "mortifying" by family
President James K. Polk did big things for America – but achieving undisturbed eternal rest has proved more difficult
Man says teen daughter billed nearly $3,000 for guardrail that killed her
Tennessee Department of Transportation says the bill was a mistake
Uproar over nail salon fee for overweight customers
Salon owner denies putting up sign, says instead he’s decided to just not service someone if they’re severely overweight
Missing teen's father to ex-teacher: “You better bring her back”
Elizabeth Thomas' best friend claims her friend told her she was “falling in love with someone” – but didn't realize it was with her teacher
Ex-teacher researched teen marriage before disappearing, investigators say
Police are searching for Tad Cummins, a former teacher, who is suspected of kidnapping 15-year-old Elizabeth Thomas
Teacher accused of kidnapping had been reported kissing missing girl
Student Elizabeth Thomas was last seen March 13 and is believed to be with 50-year-old teacher Tad Cummins, authorities said
Ex-teacher, 50, accused of kidnapping 15-year-old girl
Tad Cummins' wife issued a plea for her husband to turn himself in and bring the teenager home
Tenn. school bus driver indicted in deaths of 6 children
Johnthony Walker, 24, is charged with 6 counts of vehicular homicide
Bird flu found in Tennessee chicken breeding facility
Officials say facility has 73,000 chickens and is under quarantine, along with some 30 other poultry farms in vicinity
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Trump welcomes China's Xi for state dinner at White House
President Trump is hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping for meetings and a state dinner, as the world's two most powerful countries try to extend a tariff truce.
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Commander rejected plans to rebase before deadly drone strike, sources say
Sources tell CBS News that despite warnings about the vulnerability of the outpost in Kuwait, a commander opted not to rebase farther from Iran.
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.
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis on Trump-Xi visit: "It's a WTF moment"
The retiring North Carolina senator was critical of President Trump's reception of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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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.
New Trump-focused "Love Me" ad campaign paid for by taxpayers hits airwaves
Ads promoting President Trump and paid for by American taxpayers are now airing on network and national cable.
Pentagon probing how shipment of F-35 fighter jet parts was diverted
The U.S. is trying to retrieve the parts, which were reported by Bloomberg News to be in China's possession.
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Trump to headline "Golden Age" event with top officials, tech executives
President Trump is slated to speak on Tuesday in Washington at an event that features Elon Musk, Jensen Huang and others, according to invitation materials reviewed by CBS News.
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Abraham Accords countries hold first official meeting since Oct. 7 attacks
Ten blocks away from the United Nations General Assembly, U.S. diplomats quietly kickstarted the expansion of the Abraham Accords from the 43rd floor of a midtown Manhattan office tower.
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Bob Pettit, NBA Hall of Famer and its first MVP, dies at 93
Bob Pettit was an All-American at LSU before going on to the NBA, where he was an All-Star for each of his 11 seasons, all with the Hawks. He led them to the 1958 championship over the mighty Boston Celtics, the Hawks' lone title.
Mistress testifies in trial of "American Idol" contestant charged in wife's murder
Caleb Flynn, a former "American Idol" contestant, is charged with killing his wife Ashley Flynn in February and then staging the crime scene.
New Trump-focused "Love Me" ad campaign paid for by taxpayers hits airwaves
Ads promoting President Trump and paid for by American taxpayers are now airing on network and national cable.
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New bill would lower Social Security retirement age for some workers
Workers in physically demanding jobs should be able to collect full Social Security retirement benefits at age 60, a Michigan lawmaker says.
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.
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Abraham Accords countries hold first official meeting since Oct. 7 attacks
Ten blocks away from the United Nations General Assembly, U.S. diplomats quietly kickstarted the expansion of the Abraham Accords from the 43rd floor of a midtown Manhattan office tower.
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Trump to headline "Golden Age" event with top officials, tech executives
President Trump is slated to speak on Tuesday in Washington at an event that features Elon Musk, Jensen Huang and others, according to invitation materials reviewed by CBS News.
Investigation
Commander rejected plans to rebase before deadly drone strike, sources say
Sources tell CBS News that despite warnings about the vulnerability of the outpost in Kuwait, a commander opted not to rebase farther from Iran.
New Trump-focused "Love Me" ad campaign paid for by taxpayers hits airwaves
Ads promoting President Trump and paid for by American taxpayers are now airing on network and national cable.
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis on Trump-Xi visit: "It's a WTF moment"
The retiring North Carolina senator was critical of President Trump's reception of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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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.
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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.
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Abraham Accords countries hold first official meeting since Oct. 7 attacks
Ten blocks away from the United Nations General Assembly, U.S. diplomats quietly kickstarted the expansion of the Abraham Accords from the 43rd floor of a midtown Manhattan office tower.
Investigation
Commander rejected plans to rebase before deadly drone strike, sources say
Sources tell CBS News that despite warnings about the vulnerability of the outpost in Kuwait, a commander opted not to rebase farther from Iran.
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis on Trump-Xi visit: "It's a WTF moment"
The retiring North Carolina senator was critical of President Trump's reception of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Pentagon probing how shipment of F-35 fighter jet parts was diverted
The U.S. is trying to retrieve the parts, which were reported by Bloomberg News to be in China's possession.
Officer thwarted Ontario synagogue shooting despite life-threatening injuries
Constable Jeff Smith was shot several times, suffering wounds to his head and torso, but continued fending off the attack until a second officer arrived.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Officer thwarted Ontario synagogue shooting despite life-threatening injuries
Constable Jeff Smith was shot several times, suffering wounds to his head and torso, but continued fending off the attack until a second officer arrived.
U.S. troops help Ecuador arrest dozens linked to ruthless cartel
The operation "was conducted jointly with U.S. troops and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)," Ecuador's interior minister said.
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.
Pittsburgh doctor attacked and killed while he slept, wife also stabbed
Dr. Idris Evans, a physician and medical director from UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, was killed in an overnight stabbing.
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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.
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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.
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Week 3 of NFL season kicks off
Week 3 of the NFL season kicks off on Thursday with the Atlanta Falcons heading to Wisconsin to face the Green Bay Packers. CBS Sports NFL analyst Mike Renner has more.
Trump's lavish state dinner for Xi underway
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed China's Xi Jinping and his wife to the White House for a state dinner on Thursday night. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has the latest.
Legal expert on judge lifting Trump media ban
A judge temporarily halted President Trump's ban on three media outlets on Thursday, citing due process concerns. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the constitutional questions.