Pulse club 911 calls
On Tuesday, Florida authorities released 911 call recordings from people who were inside the Pulse nightclub during the Orlando massacre. Fifty people were killed, including the shooter, Omar Mateen. Mark Strassmann reports.
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8/24: Evening News
Tornadoes touched down Wednesday in central Indiana and authorities there are just beginning to assess the damage; a group of Muslim-Americans have sponsored a blunt billboard in Chicago denouncing ISIS
Anti-ISIS billboard
A group of Muslim-Americans have sponsored a blunt billboard in Chicago denouncing ISIS. Now other cities are asking for the same. Dean Reynolds reports.
American U. of Afghanistan attacked
At least four people are dead and dozens more are wounded after militants attacked the American University of Afghanistan. The university has more than 1,000 students enrolled. Charlie D'Agata has more.
8/23: Evening News
Donald Trump is re-tooling his controversial immigration policy, which included a vow to deport 11 million undocumented immigrants; Mississippi firefighter Patrick Hardison's life changed in 2001 when the roof of a burning house collapsed on him
iSIS wedding attack
In Turkey, ISIS is being blamed for a horrific attack at a wedding. A suicide bomb killed at least 50 people and wounded nearly 70 others. Turkey's president says the bomber was as young as 12 years old. Holly Williams has a report from Istanbul.
Twitter's ISIS crackdown
In a massive digital crackdown, Twitter has suspended 235,000 accounts linked to terror groups. CBS News' Margaret Brennan has the latest.
Clinton vs. Trump
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are sharpening their attacks on each other regarding terrorism: Trump claims Clinton lacks the "stamina" to fight ISIS, while the Democratic nominee says Trump lacks "any real plans." Zeke Miller, political reporter for Time Magazine, joins CBSN with more from the campaign trail.
Trump's plan to fight ISIS
Donald Trump said in a foreign policy speech Monday that the U.S. faces challenges similar to the Cold War in the fight against ISIS and terrorism. The GOP nominee also called for extreme vetting of immigrants and launched new attacks on President Obama and Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. Major Garrett reports.
8/15: Evening News
National Guard helicopters pulled 7,000 people from floodwaters in Louisiana over the weekend; It's a tragedy that happens 3,500 times a year -- a parent puts an infant to sleep, and the child never wakes up
Clinton, Biden slam Trump
Donald Trump stuck to his script during an anti-terrorism speech Monday, avoiding the gaffes that have sent his approval plummeting since last month's convention. But that didn't stop Hillary Clinton, along with VP Joe Biden, from denouncing his view on counterterrorism. Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump's anti-terror plan
In a speech that offered new tactical ideas to combat terrorism, Trump said the first step in the battle is naming the enemy as "radical Islamic terrorism." Major Garrett reports.
8/10: Evening News
Donald Trump used the Second Amendment to shoot himself in the foot Tuesday; the waterpark where a freak accident led to the death of a 10-year-old reopened Wednesday
ISIS video of U.S. troops
A new ISIS propaganda video purports to show American and British special forces with their New Syrian Army recruits at a training camp in Jordan. As Charlie D'Agata reports, the big question is -- how did they get the video?
Has US become safer since 9/11?
As we approach the 15th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, fear remains. A CBS News poll taken in June after the shooting rampage in Orlando found two-thirds of Americans think a terror attack is very or somewhat likely in the next few months. Author Steven Brill spent a year investigating the estimated trillion-dollar security state, built since 9/11. Brill joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his latest cover story in The Atlantic, titled, "Are we any safer?"
8/4: Evening News
The CDC says aerial spraying of a pesticide in Miami's Zika zone was very effective; over 47,000 veterans are homeless and 13,000 live on the streets
London stabbing
Darlene Horton of Florida was killed in a stabbing in Central London. The apparent random attack injured 5 others, including American Martin Hoenisch. Authorities have ruled out terrorism saying it appears the attacker was mentally ill. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
8/3 Evening News
Donald Trump said at a rally Wednesday his campaign has never been so well united -- but those close to him say otherwise; The views from the millennium tower were well worth the 2.1 million dollars Pat and Jerry Dobson paid for their two-bedroom apartment
Cop sends money to ISIS
"A police officer who works for the D.C. metro police was charged with trying to send money to ISIS. He is the first law enforcement officer to face federal terrorism charges. Jeff Pegues has more."
Dubai crash landing
Terrorism has been ruled out as the cause of a crash landing in Dubai. An Emirates airlines jet burst into flames after hitting the runway but everyone got out. The Boeing Triple 7 had traveled from southern India to Dubai. Elizabeth Palmer has more on the crash landing.
ISIS in America
A Washington, D.C. metro officer has been arrested for allegedly supporting ISIS. Former counter-terrorism adviser Seamus Hughes joins CBSN to discuss the investigation, and how ISIS is recruiting Americans.
Cop accused of aiding ISIS
The FBI has arrested a Washington, D.C. transit cop on charges of supporting the terror group ISIS. CBS News' Jeff Pegues joins CBSN with the latest on the investigation into 36-year-old Nicholas Young.
8/1: Evening News
The number of people infected with the Zika virus in Florida has grown by ten, bringing the total to 14; on the 50th anniversary of a mass shooting at UT Austin, a new controversial gun law has gone into effect
U.S. battles ISIS in Lybia
For the past six weeks, militias in Libya have been trying to flush ISIS out of Sirte, one of the terror group's most significant bases outside of Syria and Iraq. U.S. airstrikes provided relief on Monday. Margaret Brennan has more.
7/26: Evening News
After the roll call of the states at the DNC, Hillary Clinton became the Democratic candidate for president of the United States; among the speakers at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night will be mothers who lost their children to violence
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Strait of Hormuz traffic ramps up in wake of U.S.-Iran deal signing
More tankers are transiting the Strait of Hormuz after 111 days of gridlock, but Iran and the U.S. still have much to discuss.
U.S. plans expansion of denaturalization push, aiming for 250 cases by fall
The Trump administration expects to try to revoke the U.S. citizenship of more than 250 foreign-born citizens by October, a Justice Department official said.
Facing bipartisan criticism of Iran deal, Trump lashes out at "fools"
Republican Sens. Bill Cassidy, Thom Tillis and Ted Cruz have been critical of the 14-point memorandum of understanding signed on Wednesday.
States not required to give community-based care for those with disabilities: DOJ opinion
The Office of Legal Counsel opinion released Thursday said states aren't required by law to integrate mentally disabled patients with their peers by providing community or home-based care.
Luigi Mangione's legal team withdraws psychiatric defense
Luigi Mangione's legal team says they withdrew a psychiatric defense in his New York state murder trial one day after telling the court they would use it.
Air Force unit faces flu outbreak weeks after vaccine mandate dropped
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Hegseth announces review of U.S. forces in Europe, blasts "shameful" NATO allies
The Pentagon is launching a six-month review of U.S. forces and bases in Europe, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday at a meeting of NATO defense ministers.
Supreme Court sides with man who challenged law barring drug users from having guns
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of a Texas man who challenged a federal law that bars certain drug users from having firearms.
Obama Presidential Center opens in Chicago with star-studded celebrations
The Obama Presidential Center's grand opening ceremony featured a star-studded lineup of tributes, speeches and musical performances.
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Trump awards Medal of Honor to 3 veterans of the Vietnam, Afghanistan wars
In a ceremony at the White House, the president paid tribute to retired Marine Corps Maj. James Capers Jr., retired Army Maj. Nicholas Dockery and Marine Col. John W. Ripley, who died in 2008.
States not required to give community-based care for those with disabilities: DOJ opinion
The Office of Legal Counsel opinion released Thursday said states aren't required by law to integrate mentally disabled patients with their peers by providing community or home-based care.
Air Force unit faces flu outbreak weeks after vaccine mandate dropped
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.
GOP congressman, missing for months, set to return on June 30
Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey will return to Congress on June 30, his spokesperson said, after being away since March in an unexplained absence that has confounded Capitol Hill.
Hegseth announces review of U.S. forces in Europe, blasts "shameful" NATO allies
The Pentagon is launching a six-month review of U.S. forces and bases in Europe, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday at a meeting of NATO defense ministers.
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Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
Intel shares leap after Trump announces chip deal with Apple
In a social media post, President Trump touted the U.S. government's 10% stake in Intel, noting that it is now worth $60 billion.
Gas prices fall below $4 a gallon for the first time in nearly 3 months
The national average for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. drops to $3.99, the lowest since March 30.
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady but leaves door open to hike
U.S. inflation is expected to remain elevated through the end of the year, Fed officials say in their latest forecast.
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Trump's goals for the Iran war and what he's saying now
When the U.S.-Iran conflict began, President Trump laid out a litany of aggressive war aims. Here's what the president and his top aides said then — and how their views have changed.
Trump awards Medal of Honor to 3 veterans of the Vietnam, Afghanistan wars
In a ceremony at the White House, the president paid tribute to retired Marine Corps Maj. James Capers Jr., retired Army Maj. Nicholas Dockery and Marine Col. John W. Ripley, who died in 2008.
States not required to give community-based care for those with disabilities: DOJ opinion
The Office of Legal Counsel opinion released Thursday said states aren't required by law to integrate mentally disabled patients with their peers by providing community or home-based care.
Air Force unit faces flu outbreak weeks after vaccine mandate dropped
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Michelle Obama's speech at center opening moves husband to tears
Former first lady Michelle Obama delivered a loving and heartfelt tribute to her husband at the Obama Presidential Center's grand opening ceremony in Chicago Thursday.
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Air Force unit faces flu outbreak weeks after vaccine mandate dropped
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Busy Philipps on her late ADHD diagnosis
Actress Busy Philipps, 45, spoke up about her late attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis online after realizing she shared symptoms as her young daughter was evaluated and diagnosed. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, research shows.
Drummer rediscovers his rhythm after setback
In the "CBS Mornings" series "Pushing the Limits," Mark Strassmann shows how a Georgia man's passion for music was almost taken away from him forever after a terrible accident. But thanks to his resilience and technology, the man is now a record-breaking drummer.
Arrests of immigrant parents create mental health crisis for children
An estimated hundreds of thousands of children, many of them U.S. citizens, have been separated from a parent in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
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Trump's goals for the Iran war and what he's saying now
When the U.S.-Iran conflict began, President Trump laid out a litany of aggressive war aims. Here's what the president and his top aides said then — and how their views have changed.
Man charged after toddler ends up in crocodile enclosure at zoo
Police in eastern England said a man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 3-year-old boy "ended up in the crocodile enclosure" at a zoo.
Hegseth announces review of U.S. forces in Europe, blasts "shameful" NATO allies
The Pentagon is launching a six-month review of U.S. forces and bases in Europe, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday at a meeting of NATO defense ministers.
"Lady Gucci," who had her ex-husband killed, could soon inherit $23M fortune
Despite spending 18 years in prison for orchestrating the murder of her ex-husband, fashion heir Maurizio Gucci, Patrizia Reggiani may be about to inherit a fortune.
Facing bipartisan criticism of Iran deal, Trump lashes out at "fools"
Republican Senators Bill Cassidy, Thom Tillis, Ted Cruz and Tom Cotton have been critical of the 14-point memorandum of understanding signed on Wednesday.
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Americans say they're reading fewer books. Here's what they're doing instead.
Many people are spending more time on screens, but also doing more physical activities, a new CBS News poll finds.
Singer Myles Smith talks debut album
Myles Smith's career skyrocketed after his hit song "Stargazing" became the biggest song by a U.K. artist worldwide in 2024. Now, he's releasing his debut album, "My Mess, My Heart, My Life," on June 19. Myles Smith joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his rapid rise to stardom, his first album and his experience touring with Ed Sheeran.
Busy Philipps on her late ADHD diagnosis
Actress Busy Philipps, 45, spoke up about her late attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis online after realizing she shared symptoms as her young daughter was evaluated and diagnosed. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, research shows.
Drummer rediscovers his rhythm after setback
In the "CBS Mornings" series "Pushing the Limits," Mark Strassmann shows how a Georgia man's passion for music was almost taken away from him forever after a terrible accident. But thanks to his resilience and technology, the man is now a record-breaking drummer.
Extended interview: Myles Smith
British singer-songwriter Myles Smith talks to Anthony Mason about his much-anticipated debut album, "My Mess, My Heart, My Life," growing up in London, his rapid rise to stardom and more.
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Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
Americans on AI's future impact
A Pew survey shows 40% of Americans think AI's future impact will be negative. MIT Sloan professor Eric So joins CBS News with more details.
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.
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Inside an Irish town raising kids without smartphones
When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
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Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
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Man charged after toddler ends up in crocodile enclosure at zoo
Police in eastern England said a man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 3-year-old boy "ended up in the crocodile enclosure" at a zoo.
"Lady Gucci," who had her ex-husband killed, could soon inherit $23M fortune
Despite spending 18 years in prison for orchestrating the murder of her ex-husband, fashion heir Maurizio Gucci, Patrizia Reggiani may be about to inherit a fortune.
Ex-police commissioner on Heuermann sentence
The Long Island architect who lived a secret life as the Gilgo Beach serial killer was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Wednesday. Former Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison, who formed the task force that ultimately led to Rex Heuermann's arrest, joins with analysis.
Gilgo Beach serial killer sentenced
In a Long Island courtroom Wednesday, Rex Heuermann received three life sentences for choking and dismembering eight women, most of them in his basement, over the course of more than 15 years. The 62-year-old addressed the court before he was sent away. Tom Hanson reports.
Inside Gilgo Beach killer's sentencing hearing
A judge on Wednesday sentenced Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann to life in prison without parole. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan was in the courtroom and joins with details.
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NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
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.
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Espaillat facing Mamdani-backed challenger
Democratic Rep. Adriano Espaillat of New York is facing a primary challenger from his left, who is endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Political strategists Erin Maguire and Chuck Rocha join with analysis.
America's long history of political turmoil
In his new book, "Been There, Done That," historian Greg Jackson shines a light on dark times in U.S. history, such as insurrections, political partisanship and disregard for the Constitution. Jackson joins "The Takeout" with more.
Details on U.S.-Iran peace deal
The clock started ticking for the U.S. and Iran to reach a final long-term peace deal after the presidents of both countries signed off on the 14-point memorandum of understanding on Wednesday. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Rep. Espaillat brushes off primary challenge
Democratic Rep. Adriano Espaillat, who chairs the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, has been one of the fiercest critics of President Trump, dating back to the president's first term. But the New Yorker now faces a primary challenger from his left who believes he hasn't been fierce enough and also has the backing of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Espaillat joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Obama's unique take on the presidential library
Former presidents and world leaders gathered in Chicago on Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.