Heat wave strains Texas power grid
Record-breaking drought and sweltering temperatures are baking parts of the U.S. This comes as temperatures in Texas are putting a strain on its power grid. Omar Villafranca takes a look.
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States brace for power outages amid heat wave
As the Western U.S. endures extreme heat, Texans are being asked to conserve energy to avoid straining the power grid.
Texas Democrats pressure U.S. Senate to pass voting bills
"These Texas Democrats bravely fought against voter suppression," Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Tuesday.
Texas Democrats head to Washington on behalf of voting bill
They have delayed the passage of a GOP-sponsored voting bill.
Spectator killed, 7 hurt as vehicle crashes into race track guard rail
At least eight people were hurt, three critically, at the event outside El Paso, near Mexico, authorities said. One report put the number of injured at 29.
1 killed in downtown Austin shooting, authorities say
One suspect is in custody and another remains at large, according to police.
Mass shooting at bar in Austin, Texas
14 people were injured early Saturday in a mass shooting at a bar in downtown Austin, Texas. Police have one suspect in custody but another remains at large.
Texas, Fla. battle cruise lines over vaccines
The battle over whether cruise lines can require passengers and staff to be vaccinated is intensifying. The CDC recommends 95% of all cruise passengers be vaccinated against COVID-19 when sailing from U.S. ports. However, the governors of Florida and Texas took action to prevent businesses from requiring vaccinations, and that includes cruise lines. Errol Barnett reports.
Analyzing GOP-led efforts to restrict voting rights
While Democrats in Congress work to expand voting rights, Republican-led efforts to restrict voting rights are spreading across the country. Georgia, Arizona and Florida have all recently passed legislation limiting voting and now experts are worried others will follow. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano with more.
Biden admin threatens to sue Texas over migrant facility plans
At the center of the standoff is a proclamation by Governor Greg Abbott that would force shelters in Texas to stop housing migrant children in federal custody.
Jeff Bezos is heading to space in own rocket
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos announced Monday that he'll fly to space on his own rocket. The New Shepard, built by Bezos' space company Blue Origin, is set to blast off from West Texas on July 20. Christian Davenport, who covers NASA and the space industry for The Washington Post (owned by Bezos), joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the significance of the upcoming flight.
Texas Democrats block voting restrictions bill
In Texas, one of the most restrictive voting bills in the country has temporarily stalled. Democrats staged a walkout off the House floor on Sunday to block Republicans from making the legislation a new law. Matthew Watkins, managing editor at The Texas Tribune, joins CBSN with a look at the bill and its potential impacts on the state.
Texas Dems stalled the GOP's voting law. Here's what was in it
Democrats walked out of the state Capitol, denying Republican a quorum as the clock ticked down on the legislative session. The governor said a special session will be called.
Texas bid to evict migrant kids from state shelters alarms advocates
Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott instructed over 50 shelters and foster care porgrams in the state to stop housing migrant children in federal custody.
Texas abortion ban targets anyone who helps patients get the procedure
At 26 years old, Poppy Northcutt made history as NASA's first female engineer in Mission Control. Today, at age 77, she has a different mission: helping patients in Texas navigate the state's maze of abortion restrictions.
Trump to headline high-dollar fundraiser in Dallas in July
The event will benefit the Make America Great Again Action PAC.
He was first set to graduate in 1945. He's now getting a diploma
At 93, Pat Moore proves that age, like the year on a diploma, is just a number.
George P. Bush runs for Texas attorney general
George P. Bush, a member of the famous political family, has announced plans to run for Texas attorney general, challenging the incumbent fellow Republican Ken Paxton. CBSN "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano has details.
Experts push for probe into COVID-19 origin
Health experts in the U.S. are calling for China to comply with a full investigation into the origins of COVID-19, including whether the coronavirus could have emerged from a lab leak. Dr. Peter Hotez, co-director of the Center for Vaccine Development at Texas Children's Hospital and dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, joined CBSN to discuss the possible scenarios and what needs to happen next.
New Mexico's special congressional election
Voters in New Mexico headed to the polls Tuesday to vote in a special election in the state's 1st congressional district. Democrats are fighting to retain the seat recently vacated by Deb Haaland, who resigned after joining the Biden administration as secretary of the interior. Author of Politico's "Morning Score" newsletter Stephanie Murray joins "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the race and the latest on the battle in Texas over a restrictive voting rights bill. She also discusses a convention attended by QAnon conspiracy theory followers in Dallas over the weekend.
Michael Flynn appears to endorse coup in U.S.
Michael Flynn, who served as national security adviser for President Trump, appeared to endorse a Myanmar-style coup in the U.S. at the "For God & Country Patriot Roundup" conference in Dallas. The event hosted droves of political conspiracy theorists and QAnon supporters. CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Texas governor vows to defund legislature after voting bill fails
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said he would suspend pay after Democrats walked out of session to block passage of a voting restrictions bill.
Arrest stops planned mass shooting at a Walmart, authorities say
Search of Texas man's home found firearms, ammunition and plenty of white supremacist paraphernalia, sheriff says
Miami police chief calls new Texas handgun measure "ridiculous"
The bill, approved by the GOP-led Texas Legislature, allows people to carry handguns in public without a license, background check or training.
Texas Democrats stall restrictive voting bill
The political fight over new voting restrictions in Texas has taken a dramatic and unexpected turn. At the last minute, Democrats did the only thing they could to block passage of a voting bill by walking out shortly before the bill's midnight deadline. Christina Ruffini has the details.
Kristi Noem out as secretary of Homeland Security, Trump says
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
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Trump says he must have a role in choosing Iran's next leader as war expands
President Trump said he must have a role in choosing Iran's next leader and called the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei "unacceptable."
Hegseth says U.S. can sustain Iran fight "for as long as it takes"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is giving a press briefing with Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command.
Who will be Iran's next supreme leader? One name stands out.
The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the early hours of the war has raised a simple but enormously consequential question: Who will replace him?
FBI confirms its networks were targeted by "suspicious" cyber activities
The FBI said it "identified and addressed suspicious activities on FBI networks" and that it was responding but did not elaborate.
Pentagon formally designates Anthropic a supply chain risk amid feud over AI guardrails
The U.S. military has formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk, sources told CBS News, a sweeping move that could cut it off from military contracts.
Dow tumbles almost 800 points amid concerns about surging oil prices
Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street on Thursday as oil prices rose further because of the war with Iran.
House approves bill to fund DHS, but roadblocks remain in Senate
The House passed a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, but Senate Democrats blocked similar legislation.
Could Iran attack on U.S. soil? Be "extra vigilant right now," security analyst says
A former national security official says Iran has "surrogate networks here in the United States" and urges Americans to be "extra vigilant right now."
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Iran war hits housing market as mortgage rates rise to 6%
Mortgage rates are rising as bond investors fret that rising oil prices could boost inflation.
U.S. contractor who allegedly stole $46 million of crypto arrested, FBI says
John Daghita was arrested on the island of Saint Martin, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
Record share of Americans are tapping 401(k)s for hardship withdrawals
More Americans are digging into their retirement savings for emergency expenses, research from Vanguard shows.
Hegseth says U.S. can sustain Iran fight "for as long as it takes"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is giving a press briefing with Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command.
Savannah Guthrie visits "Today" studio, says she intends to return to show
Savannah Guthrie thanked her colleagues for "caring about my mom as much as I do" in her visit to the studio since Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.
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Iran war hits housing market as mortgage rates rise to 6%
Mortgage rates are rising as bond investors fret that rising oil prices could boost inflation.
Record share of Americans are tapping 401(k)s for hardship withdrawals
More Americans are digging into their retirement savings for emergency expenses, research from Vanguard shows.
Pentagon formally designates Anthropic a supply chain risk amid feud over AI guardrails
The U.S. military has formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk, sources told CBS News, a sweeping move that could cut it off from military contracts.
Trump vowed to revive manufacturing. Factory jobs are still vanishing.
Job cuts at a Whirlpool factory in Iowa underscore the challenges in reviving American manufacturing. "Every day, workers' jobs are still in jeopardy," a union official said.
Dow tumbles almost 800 points amid concerns about surging oil prices
Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street on Thursday as oil prices rose further because of the war with Iran.
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Hegseth says U.S. can sustain Iran fight "for as long as it takes"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is giving a press briefing with Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command.
Pentagon formally designates Anthropic a supply chain risk amid feud over AI guardrails
The U.S. military has formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk, sources told CBS News, a sweeping move that could cut it off from military contracts.
Kristi Noem out as secretary of Homeland Security, Trump says
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
GOP leaders urge Gonzales to drop reelection bid over affair scandal
The Texas Republican admitted Wednesday that he had a relationship with the staffer, who later died by suicide.
Tech investors sue Trump administration, accusing it of violating TikTok ban
A pair of tech investors have filed a civil lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of failing to enforce a law that required TikTok to either separate from its China-based owner or face a U.S. ban.
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RFK Jr. challenges Dunkin' and Starbucks over sugary drinks
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
States face pushback on their rural health transformation plans
Some Republican state lawmakers and health associations are pushing back against spending plans under the Trump administration's $50 billion federal rural health fund.
Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
College student's mystery illness diagnosed as Stage IV cancer
Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
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U.S. contractor who allegedly stole $46 million of crypto arrested, FBI says
John Daghita was arrested on the island of Saint Martin, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
Hegseth says U.S. can sustain Iran fight "for as long as it takes"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is giving a press briefing with Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command.
Who will be Iran's next supreme leader? One name stands out.
The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the early hours of the war has raised a simple but enormously consequential question: Who will replace him?
Could Iran attack on U.S. soil? Be "extra vigilant right now," security analyst says
A former national security official says Iran has "surrogate networks here in the United States" and urges Americans to be "extra vigilant right now."
Ecuador sinks "narco sub" as nation works with U.S. to fight organized crime
Ecuador and the U.S. began joint military operations on Tuesday, the U.S. Southern Command said on social media.
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Savannah Guthrie visits "Today" studio, says she intends to return to show
Savannah Guthrie thanked her colleagues for "caring about my mom as much as I do" in her visit to the studio since Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.
Spoiler: Ex-"Survivor" winner on elimination
(Warning: Spoiler alert ahead!) Savannah Louie, who won season 49 of "Survivor," talks about her early elimination from the show's 50th season, challenges she faced as a former winner and the lesson she took away from the game.
Leibovitz on photographing influential women
Throughout her career, Annie Leibovitz has photographed influential women, including Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Queen Elizabeth and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. She spoke to Anthony Mason about the moments behind the photos and what she plans for her future.
True crime series spotlights U.S. small towns
Hilarie Burton Morgan, known for playing Peyton on "One Tree Hill," talks about her docuseries, "True Crime Story: It Couldn't Happen Here," which is in its third season. She explains how each episode highlights a case in a small town in the U.S., how the series empowers the audience and recent developments in a cold case.
Padma Lakshmi talks "America's Culinary Cup"
TV host and food expert Padma Lakshmi, the creator and executive producer of the new CBS series, "America's Culinary Cup," speaks to "CBS Mornings" about creating the cooking competition and how it's different from other shows.
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Anthropic CEO: We're trying to "deescalate" Pentagon AI standoff to reach agreement
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said his company and the Department of Defense "have much more in common than we have differences."
OpenAI changing Pentagon deal after backlash
Hours after the Trump administration ditched Anthropic over the dispute about AI use, OpenAI struck its own deal with the Pentagon. Now the details of that agreement appear to be changing after backlash. Katrina Manson, Bloomberg News reporter, has more.
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.
Amazon says drones hit 3 of its Middle East data centers
Drones struck two facilities in the United Arab Emirates directly, and damaged a data center in Bahrain, Amazon said.
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AI executive Dario Amodei on the red lines Anthropic would not cross
The CEO of Anthropic says his company refused to allow its technology to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement).
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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U.S. contractor who allegedly stole $46 million of crypto arrested, FBI says
John Daghita was arrested on the island of Saint Martin, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
Austin PD give update on probe of deadly mass shooting that killed 3
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis played surveillance video and police body cam video.
Suspect identified and in custody after 3 women's bodies found in Utah
A suspect is in custody and has been identified after authorities in Utah found three women's bodies in two locations.
Man accused of plot to assassinate Trump says Iran pressured him
A man accused of plotting to kill U.S. politicians said he was pressured by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to devise the murder-for-hire scheme.
Gloves found near Guthrie's home tied to restaurant worker, no connection to case
DNA from the gloves found near Nancy Gunthrie's Arizona home was traced back to a local restaurant worker who has no connection to the investigation, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said.
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Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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Marine Corps veteran on war in Iran
J.D. Simkins, editor-in-chief of the Military Times and Defense News and Marine Corps veteran of the Iraq war, joins CBS News to discuss the war in Iran.
Trump tells Iranian military to surrender
President Trump spoke Thursday from the White House about the war in Iran, calling on members of Iranian Revolutionary Guard to lay down their arms or face "guaranteed death." See his remarks.
American stuck in Mideast: "Mass confusion"
As missiles are flying in the Middle East, one million Americans are currently in the region, and many want out. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul spoke with a woman who said she feels the government's messaging is creating "significantly more stress for people."
Iran war could lead to higher airfares, more
The war with Iran has pushed the cost of oil to $80 a barrel. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke DiPalma joins CBS News to unpack the possible repercussions.
Noem doesn't address DHS ouster in remarks
President Trump announced Kristi Noem's ouster as DHS secretary minutes before Noem gave an address to the Sergeant Benevolent Association Major Cities Conference in Nashville. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes was at the address and has more.