Biden establishes national monuments and marine sanctuary out West
President Joe Biden has established national monuments in Nevada and Texas.
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Texas high school student shot and killed
One student is dead and another is in custody and facing a murder charge after a shooting outside a high school in Arlington, Texas.
Mom surprised by 3 sons on birthday
A mom named LaDonna Lively received three huge gifts for her 60th birthday — her three sons. They flew in from California, Texas and Chicago to surprise her during her birthday weekend in Nashville, and she was shocked each time one showed up.
1 killed, 1 injured in shooting at Texas high school
The shooting happened outside before the school day began.
Tornado warnings issued as powerful storm hits Texas
The storm forced the Federal Aviation Administration to issue two ground stops at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
7 injured after large tree limb falls at San Antonio Zoo
An eyewitness described the "chaos" of the aftermath to CBS News. "I just remember the horrible screams of a child and a mother looking for her baby," she said.
Army says no foul play evident in death of female soldier at Fort Hood
The soldier's mother told news media her daughter reported being sexually harassed.
Texas will take over Houston's public school district
Houston ISD is the eighth-largest public school district in the United States.
Texas judge weighs halting access to abortion pill
A federal judge in Texas heard arguments in a case that could disrupt access to abortion pills nationwide. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini reports, and then Alina Salganicoff, senior vice president and director of women's health policy at KFF, joins John Dickerson to discuss what's at stake.
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John Dickerson reports on the global market reaction over banking concerns, an abortion pill hearing in Texas, and why Americans are still seeking remote work.
Judge hears arguments on abortion pill
A federal judge in Texas hears arguments on a case that could impact the future of a major abortion pill. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joins from outside the courthouse in Amarillo, Texas, with the latest.
Texas judge hears arguments on abortion pill
A federal judge in Texas is hearing arguments in a case challenging the FDA's approval of mifepristone, a medication used in abortion pills, over 20 years ago. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson, a professor at Loyola Law School, joined CBS News to outline the next steps in the case, how the lawsuit was brought about, and the impact it could have.
Texas judge hearing abortion pill case
A federal judge in Texas will hear arguments today in a lawsuit claiming the FDA should have never approved the drug mifepristone. When used with another medication, it is the most common method of abortion in the U.S. Leah Litman, a professor of law at the University of Michigan and co-host of the "Strict Scrutiny" podcast, joined CBS News to discuss the implications of the case on abortion rights.
Missing 13-year-old Dallas girl found locked in shed in North Carolina
The teen had been communicating with her abductor on a social media platform, authorities said.
Rumors spark migrants' rush to border; illegal crossings drop to 2-year low
Hundreds of people rushed the U.S.-Mexico border on Sunday after a rumor that migrants would be allowed to cross into the United States. It comes as new data shows a decline in the number of illegal border crossings. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galves joins Elaine Quijano and Lana Zak with more.
4 people shot dead, baby found safe in Dallas apartment; 2 arrested
Police say an infant was also inside the apartment while the shooting took place, but was not harmed.
Deputies entering Texas home hear one gunshot, find two bodies
Authorities say a man fatally shot himself just before deputies entered his home and found he had been living for months with a corpse.
Rumor sends hundreds of migrants rushing for U.S. border at El Paso
"They threw tear gas at us," said one of the Venezuelans frustrated by a new U.S. government app meant to handle asylum applications.
Girl, 3, kills sister in accidental shooting in Houston: "Our hearts are broken"
"Our deputies are pretty shaken up," Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.
Students help develop parts for NASA missions
Students at a North Texas school are helping develop parts that will actually be used in space. It's part of a NASA program in which students are mentored by NASA employees. Olivia Leach has more.
3 women missing in Mexico after crossing from Texas on trip
U.S. authorities say three women haven't been heard from since they traveled from Texas into Mexico two weeks ago.
Texas women sued for wrongful death after being accused of aiding abortion
Abortion rights groups condemned the lawsuit, and are calling it an intimidation tactic.
SXSW festival draws thousands to Texas
South by Southwest kicked off in Austin, Texas on Friday. The festival and conference is drawing thousands of people to the state. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson spoke with CBS News about the event and its impact on his city.
Texas executes inmate convicted of killing 4 in drug-related robbery
Arthur Brown Jr. maintained his innocence until the end, saying, "What is happening here tonight isn't justice. It's the murder of another innocent man."
New details emerge in Mexico kidnapping case
Mexican and U.S. authorities are continuing their investigation into the deaths of two U.S. citizens who were kidnapped in Mexico last week while on a trip for cosmetic surgery. Two survivors are recovering in a Texas hospital. Omar Villafranca has the details.
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Trump huddles with senior advisers at Mar-a-Lago as possible indictment looms
The Manhattan D.A. has been investigating whether Trump falsified business records in the alleged Stormy Daniels payout.
Hundreds of thousands without power as another storm slams California
The storm focused most of its energy on central and southern parts of the state, bringing threats of heavy runoff and mountain snowfall.
Oklahoma court OKs abortions to preserve mothers' lives
The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned a portion of the state's ban on abortion, ruling women have a right to an abortion not just in a medical emergency.
South Korea says North Korea test-fired multiple cruise missiles
The tests came three days after Pyongyang carried out what it called a simulated nuclear attack on South Korea.
Death toll climbs in outbreak linked to recalled eye drops
The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine reportedly injured in beating in Florida LA Fitness
The rapper, is said to have been hospitalized. He suffered facial cuts, his attorney, Lance Lazzaro, told TMZ.
Man dubbed the "Package Killer" admits to killing 2 women in 1990s
The cases were finally solved after a detective found DNA evidence while examining old, unsolved homicides.
Lab-grown chicken clears FDA safety hurdle
GOOD Meat still needs approval from the Agriculture Department before it can sell the product line in the U.S.
Japan tops defending champ U.S. 3-2, wins World Baseball Classic
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani struck out fellow Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout to end the game. Ohtani was voted the WBC's MVP and called it "the best moment in my life."
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Police searching for mother of newborn abandoned for days outside Mass. home
The infant boy was found by a Springfield couple on a frigid night when they returned from a getaway in Boston.
Former Middle East Envoy Dennis Ross on regional instability
This week on "Intelligence Matters," host Michael Morell talks with former senior U.S. ambassador and Middle East envoy Dennis Ross about growing instability in the Middle East.
Japan tops defending champ U.S. 3-2, wins World Baseball Classic
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani struck out fellow Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout to end the game. Ohtani was voted the WBC's MVP and called it "the best moment in my life."
Hundreds of thousands without power as another storm slams California
The storm focused most of its energy on central and southern parts of the state, bringing threats of heavy runoff and mountain snowfall.
Florida bill would ban elementary schools from teaching about menstruation
Girls in the U.S. typically get their first period between ages 11 and 14, but can get them as early as age 9, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
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Lab-grown chicken clears FDA safety hurdle
GOOD Meat still needs approval from the Agriculture Department before it can sell the product line in the U.S.
Scammers are using AI voice cloning tools to dupe victims
One expert said he doesn't even answer unknown callers anymore and uses a code word with family members.
How an army of lobbyists helped water down banking laws
In 2018, some Red-state Democrats allied with Republicans to deregulate the banking industry. That was a mistake, critics say.
Dodge unveils last — and super-fast — gasoline muscle car
Automaker says the Challenger SRT Demon 170 will pack over 1,000 horsepower and outpace electric supercars.
Judge to determine whether Dominion defamation case against Fox goes to trial
Dominion Voting Systems is suing Fox News for $1.6 billion for defamation, while Fox has asked the judge to dismiss the lawsuit.
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Former Middle East Envoy Dennis Ross on regional instability
This week on "Intelligence Matters," host Michael Morell talks with former senior U.S. ambassador and Middle East envoy Dennis Ross about growing instability in the Middle East.
Florida bill would ban elementary schools from teaching about menstruation
Girls in the U.S. typically get their first period between ages 11 and 14, but can get them as early as age 9, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
How an army of lobbyists helped water down banking laws
In 2018, some Red-state Democrats allied with Republicans to deregulate the banking industry. That was a mistake, critics say.
Biden establishes national monuments and marine sanctuary out West
President Joe Biden has established national monuments in Nevada and Texas.
Judge to determine whether Dominion defamation case against Fox goes to trial
Dominion Voting Systems is suing Fox News for $1.6 billion for defamation, while Fox has asked the judge to dismiss the lawsuit.
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Florida bill would ban elementary schools from teaching about menstruation
Girls in the U.S. typically get their first period between ages 11 and 14, but can get them as early as age 9, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
The reality of freezing eggs to preserve fertility
As more Americans are freezing their eggs, Nikki Battiste takes a closer look at the process for the series "Facing Fertility."
Death toll climbs in outbreak linked to recalled eye drops
The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.
Egg freezing is a major fertility topic. Here's what the process is like.
Egg freezing is an increasingly popular procedure that people hope will give them options, even if it's not guaranteed to work.
"Facing Fertility" Part 2: Egg freezing
Our "Facing Fertility" series sets out to educate people about reproductive hurdles and give voice to the many women and men who suffer in silence with infertility. We look at a procedure that's growing in popularity: egg freezing. Nikki Battiste reports.
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"Narco sub" seized in Pacific with hundreds of cocaine packages labeled "Rocky"
The news came about a week after officials seized a cocaine-laden vessel with two dead bodies on board in the same region.
Former Middle East Envoy Dennis Ross on regional instability
This week on "Intelligence Matters," host Michael Morell talks with former senior U.S. ambassador and Middle East envoy Dennis Ross about growing instability in the Middle East.
South Korea says North Korea test-fired multiple cruise missiles
The tests came three days after Pyongyang carried out what it called a simulated nuclear attack on South Korea.
Japan tops defending champ U.S. 3-2, wins World Baseball Classic
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani struck out fellow Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout to end the game. Ohtani was voted the WBC's MVP and called it "the best moment in my life."
Monarch butterfly presence in Mexican forests drops 22%, report says
Illegal logging has been a major threat to the pine and fir forests where the butterflies gather in clumps to keep warm in the winter.
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Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine reportedly injured in beating in Florida LA Fitness
The rapper, is said to have been hospitalized. He suffered facial cuts, his attorney, Lance Lazzaro, told TMZ.
Biden awards National Medal of Arts
President Biden on Tuesday awarded several artists the National Medal of Arts. Recipients included Bruce Springsteen, Mindy Kaling and Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Tom Hanks to deliver commencement speech at Harvard
Hanks, 66, will be the principal speaker at Harvard's 372nd Commencement, which will be held in Tercentenary Theater on May 25.
2023 Lollapalooza headliners include Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar
The four-day event takes place in Chicago in early August.
Gwyneth Paltrow's trial begins for Deer Valley ski crash
Gwyneth Paltrow goes on trial in the Utah ski town of Park City where the actor is accused in a lawsuit of crashing into a skier during a 2016 family ski vacation, leaving him with brain damage and four broken ribs.
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Scammers are using AI voice cloning tools to dupe victims
One expert said he doesn't even answer unknown callers anymore and uses a code word with family members.
Google blocks Chinese retailer from Play store after malware found
Suspension of Pinduoduo comes amid U.S. concerns that Chinese-owned apps like TikTok pose national security threat.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
As senators threaten a ban, what will happen to TikTok?
The future of the popular mobile app, used by 150 million Americans, has never been more uncertain. Here's what to know.
Twitter's press email is automatically "pooping" on the media
Under Elon Musk, who has accused journalists of bias, Twitter no longer makes an effort to answer journalists' questions.
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U.N. warns we must act on climate change
The world must take action to "defuse the climate time bomb," the United Nations secretary-general said as the U.N. released its latest report. "Prime Time" host John Dickerson discusses the warning with Mark Hertsgaard, co-founder and executive director of Covering Climate Now.
Time to "defuse the climate time bomb" running out fast, U.N. warns
"Humanity is on thin ice, and that ice is melting fast," the U.N. chief said, calling a new report on the rate of climate change "a survival guide for humanity."
New genetic analysis finds clues to animal origin of COVID outbreak
Analysis presented to the WHO offers clues to whether animals, possibly raccoon dogs, were infected at the Huanan animal market in early 2020.
Rocket Lab launches imaging radar satellites for Capella Space
The Capella Space satellites use cloud-piercing radar to monitor Earth around the clock, regardless of weather.
Wet weather in West will bring drought relief
NOAA's U.S. spring outlook predicts more wet weather will help improve the severe drought across the Western United States. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBS News to discuss.
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Man dubbed the "Package Killer" admits to killing 2 women in 1990s
The cases were finally solved after a detective found DNA evidence while examining old, unsolved homicides.
"Narco sub" seized in Pacific with hundreds of cocaine packages labeled "Rocky"
The news came about a week after officials seized a cocaine-laden vessel with two dead bodies on board in the same region.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine reportedly injured in beating in Florida LA Fitness
The rapper, is said to have been hospitalized. He suffered facial cuts, his attorney, Lance Lazzaro, told TMZ.
Lori Vallow Daybell will not face death penalty in upcoming trial, judge rules
Lori Vallow Daybell and her husband, Chad Daybell, are charged in the deaths of her children, JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan, and his late wife Tammy Daybell.
Wrongfully convicted man freed after 20 years
Sheldon Thomas was exonerated of murder earlier this month. The 35-year-old from New York spent nearly two decades behind bars for a crime he didn't commit. CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Lilia Luciano spoke with William Kastin, assistant attorney-in-charge for Appellate Advocates, about what we can learn from Thomas' case.
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Five planets will align across the night sky near the end of March
Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Uranus and Mars will align right before the end of the month.
Mystery solved after strange streaks of light seen in California sky
The flaming bits of wreckage created a "spectacular light show" and were going thousands of miles per hour, an astronomer said.
Scientists discover volcanic activity on Venus
NASA's Magellan spacecraft collected images of the planet's surface between 1990 and 1992, and researchers recently searched that data to study the possible activity of the volcanoes in the terrain.
Rocket Lab launches imaging radar satellites for Capella Space
The Capella Space satellites use cloud-piercing radar to monitor Earth around the clock, regardless of weather.
SpaceX cargo ship docks with space station
The spacecraft delivered more than 3 tons of equipment and supplies, including fresh fruit for the space station crew.
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Rare photos from the 1976 Chowchilla bus kidnapping
A look inside the truck trailer where 26 abducted school children and their bus driver were buried alive -- and later escaped.
World News Roundup's 85th anniversary
America's longest-running news broadcast program celebrates three-quarters of a century on the air
Young witness found herself at the scene of a crime
What Angelina Fernandes saw the night her mother was accused of murder.
The crime scene evidence that convicted Alex Murdaugh
Inside South Carolina's "trial of the century" — how investigators built their case
Michelle Renee case evidence: Kidnapped and threatened with dynamite
A look into the evidence from the 2000 hostage situation and bank robbery that changed a mother and daughter's lives.
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All eyes on the Fed's interest rate decision
The central bank is meeting this week to decide whether to continue raising interest rates as the banking system remains unsettled. Mark Zandi, a chief economist of Moody's Analytics, joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss.
10 charged with murder in Irvo Otieno's death
Seven Virigina deputies and two hospital workers are facing murder charges in the death of 28-year-old Irvo Otieno. New surveillance video shows the moments leading up to his death. CBS News Chief National Affairs and Justice Correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBS News to discuss.
Strike shuts down L.A. schools
Nearly half a million students are out of the classroom in Los Angeles due to a three-day strike. Carter Evans joins John Dickerson to discuss.
CDC warns of drug-resistant fungus
A new study from the CDC warns that cases of candida auris, a drug-resistant and potentially deadly fungal infection, tripled during the pandemic. "Prime Time" host John Dickerson speaks with Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis, who helps us put this latest warning into context.
Day 2 of Putin-Xi meetings in Moscow
Chinese President Xi Jinping released a joint statement with Russian President Vladimir Putin about what they called the "Ukraine crisis." The pair also boasted about their countries deepening economic ties. Sourabh Gupta, Asia-Pacific specialist at the Institute for China-America Studies, joins John Dickerson to discuss the meetings.