15 tornadoes reported across 4 states
Five tornadoes were reported in Texas, eight reported in Arkansas and one each in Mississippi and Tennessee as the storm carved a path of destruction. Nancy Chen has the latest.
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COVID-19 infections rising nationwide
Forty-four states recorded spikes in coronavirus infections over the last two weeks, despite increased vaccinations nationwide. Health officials warn that reopening prematurely can undo the progress made so far. Danya Bacchus reports.
The Roller Derby World Cup is underway in Texas. Fans have come from near and far to join in on the fun
The Roller Derby World Cup is underway in Texas. Fans have come from near and far to join in on the fun. Thirty countires are participating in this year's competition. Although it's a forceful, physical contact sport, it's also a sport of togetherness.
Much of downtown Austin is still closed off this morning
A gunman fired several shots at downtown buildings, including the police headquarters, before he was shot. Much of downtown Austin is still closed off this morning. Bob Orr reports.
Number of unaccompanied migrant children in custody on the rise
As of Friday, 18,000 unaccompanied migrant children were in U.S. custody at the border, and the number continues to grow each day. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez spoke with Lana Zak on CBSN about why the Biden administration hasn't been able to clear the backlog. He also discussed dueling visits to the border by Republican and Democratic lawmakers, and the Biden administration's next move to preserve the DACA program.
Military veterans often have a hard time rebuilding their lives after war. But something special happens when you get a soldier together with a wild mustang
Military veterans often have a hard time rebuilding their lives after war. But something special happens when you get a soldier together with a wild mustang Omar Villafranca reports from Granger, Texas.
Former President George W. Bush remembers the last words his sister, Robin, who lost her battle with leukemia at three years old, said to his father
Former President George W. Bush remembers the last words his sister, Robin, who lost her battle with leukemia at three years old, said to his father.
Texas governor defends the controversial veto that led to his indictment on charges that he abused his power
Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, defends the controversial veto that led to his indictment on charges that he abused his power.
Driver apparently hit the gas instead of the brake, leading to accident that left 10 injured
Driver apparently hit the gas instead of the brake, leading to accident that left 10 injured. The restaurant was damaged but the owner vows to be up and running within two days.
Nine-year-old Ben Pierce suffers from a condition that is slowly stealing his sight, and so he is on a mission
Nine-year-old Ben Pierce, of Denton, Texas, is not blind - at least not yet. But he suffers from a condition that is slowly stealing his sight, and so he is on a mission. Steve Hartman reports.
Amber Vinson, the Dallas nurse who contracted Ebola while treating Thomas Duncan of Liberia, has been declared virus-free and discharged from the hospital
Amber Vinson, the Dallas nurse who contracted Ebola while treating Thomas Duncan of Liberia, has been declared virus-free and discharged from the hospital. Craig Boswell reports.
Texas Republican congressional candidate Will Hurd says Washington doesn't need more politicians who vote "in lock step" with President Obama
Texas Republican congressional candidate Will Hurd says Washington doesn't need more politicians who vote "in lock step" with President Obama.
Pham was one of two nurses infected with the virus while treating a patient in Texas; she was released from the hospital on Friday
Nina Pham, one of two nurses infected with Ebola while treating a patient in Texas, visits the White House after being released from the hospital on Friday.
A townhome in Dallas Texas University Park is decorated to resemble an Ebola quarantine
A townhome in Dallas Texas University Park is decorated to resemble an Ebola quarantine. The homeowner says it is all just a fun Halloween joke, but neighbor's opinions are mixed. KTVT's Bud Gillett reports.
President Obama provides an update on the efforts to contain the Ebola virus at home and abroad, and he discusses the health of two U.S. nurses infected with the virus
President Obama provides an update on the efforts to contain the Ebola virus at home and abroad, and he discusses the health of two U.S. nurses infected with the virus.
Texas officials are cautiously optimistic that the worst of Ebola exposure in Dallas may be behind them
Texas officials are cautiously optimistic that the worst of Ebola exposure in Dallas may be behind them. A large group of people exposed to Ebola victim Thomas Eric Duncan passed the 21-day monitoring deadline with no symptoms. Anna Werner reports.
President Obama says Americans should keep their concerns about an Ebola outbreak in "perspective," warning that fear and hysteria will only inhibit efforts to contain the virus
President Obama says Americans should keep their concerns about an Ebola outbreak in "perspective," warning that fear and hysteria will only inhibit efforts to contain the virus.
Texas Health Presbyterian released the emotional video of nurse Nina Pham before she was transferred to Maryland
Texas officials asked the 75 health care workers who had contact with Ebola patient Thomas Eric Duncan to sign legal documents agreeing not to go to any public places or use mass transit. Meanwhile, Texas Health Presbyterian released the emotional video of nurse Nina Pham before she was transferred to Maryland to continue her Ebola treatment. Anna Werner reports from Dallas.
Speaking with world leaders and cabinet officials, the president said focusing efforts on containing the virus's outbreak in West Africa is in the United States's best interest
Speaking with world leaders and cabinet officials, the president said focusing efforts on containing the virus's outbreak in West Africa is in the United States's best interest.
The president spoke with world leaders and cabinet officials about ongoing response to the virus in the U.S. and in West Africa
The president spoke with world leaders and cabinet officials about ongoing response to the virus in the U.S. and in West Africa.
A Dallas neighborhood is on edge after Nina Pham, a nurse who helped care for Thomas Eric Duncan, tested positive for Ebola
A Dallas neighborhood is on edge after Nina Pham, a nurse who helped care for Thomas Eric Duncan, tested positive for Ebola. Hazmat crews began the process of decontaminating Pham's apartment. Officials still aren't sure how she contracted the disease. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
The CDC says there was a breach in protocol
A healthcare worker who treated Thomas Eric Duncan at a Texas hospital has been diagnosed with Ebola. The CDC says there was a breach in protocol while treating Duncan, who died last week of the virus. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Dallas.
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the details
After the first transmission of Ebola in the United States, questions remain on how a nurse in full protective gear could catch the virus. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the details.
Dr. Tom Frieden, the head of the Centers for Disease Control, discusses the second Ebola case in Texas
Dr. Tom Frieden, the head of the Centers for Disease Control, discusses the second Ebola case in Texas.
CBS News' Vicente Arenas reports from Dallas on the second case of Ebola diagnosed in Texas and how officials are handling the patient
CBS News' Vicente Arenas reports from Dallas on the second case of Ebola diagnosed in Texas and how officials are handling the patient.
Savannah Guthrie says "we will pay" in new plea for mother's safe return
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
Some Team USA athletes speak out about politics at home
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
Trump throws support behind Nexstar-Tegna broadcast deal he once opposed
Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media.
Injured Lindsey Vonn completes final training run ahead of Olympic race
"Just because it seems impossible to you doesn't mean it's not possible," Vonn says.
White House removes Trump post with racist footage of Obamas hours after defending it
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
Brad Arnold, 3 Doors Down founder and lead singer, dies at 47
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Washington Post publisher Will Lewis resigns just days after paper enacts mass layoffs
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
U.S. speedskater Greta Myers learned of Olympic debut hours before race
U.S. speed skater Greta Myers learned about her Olympic debut in the 3000m three hours before the race was due to begin.
Nancy Pelosi to endorse Jack Schlossberg in New York congressional race
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy's grandson, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
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Nancy Pelosi to endorse Jack Schlossberg in New York congressional race
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy's grandson, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Savannah Guthrie says "we will pay" in new plea for mother's safe return
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
Washington Post publisher Will Lewis resigns just days after paper enacts mass layoffs
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
Who's performing at the Super Bowl halftime show? Here's the full list
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
Ohio man charged with threatening to kill Vance, processing child abuse files
An Ohio man has been charged with threatening to kill Vice President JD Vance while he was visiting his home state last month.
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Washington Post publisher Will Lewis resigns just days after paper enacts mass layoffs
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
Trump throws support behind Nexstar-Tegna broadcast deal he once opposed
Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media.
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
Dow crosses 50K for first time as stocks enjoy best day since May 2025
Resurgent technology stocks drove the rebound after a volatile week, while bitcoin also recouped losses.
Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note demanded bitcoin. Could it be tracked?
Cryptocurrency transactions are often thought to be anonymous and untraceable. That's a misconception, experts tell CBS News.
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Nancy Pelosi to endorse Jack Schlossberg in New York congressional race
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy's grandson, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Trump throws support behind Nexstar-Tegna broadcast deal he once opposed
Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media.
Some Team USA athletes speak out about politics at home
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
Appeals court endorses Trump policy of denying bond hearings to many ICE detainees
A federal appeals court on Friday endorsed the Trump administration's policy of holding broad groups of immigration detainees without access to bond hearings, a major legal victory for President Trump.
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Her deadly diagnosis only had 1 warning sign. Here's how she survived.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
White House launches TrumpRx discounted drug site
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
Officials warn against drinking raw milk after baby dies from listeria
The New Mexico Department of Health said officials believe the baby contracted listeria after their mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.
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Ilia Malinin stunned by Yuma Kagiyama in Olympic figure skating short program
The U.S. ended Saturday in first place with 44 points. Japan was five points back going into the men's, women's and pairs free skates to decide the medals Sunday.
Jake Paul joins JD Vance to watch U.S. women's hockey team at Olympics
The U.S. women's hockey team eased to a 5-0 win over Finland on Saturday afternoon.
Italy nabs first gold medal of Milano Cortina Olympics in speedskating upset
Francesca Lollobrigida set a new Olympic record of 3 minutes, 54.28 seconds, shaving more than two-and-a-half seconds off the mark set by Dutch legend Irene Schouten four years earlier in Beijing.
4 suspects arrested after bombing at Pakistan mosque leaves 31 dead
Friday's attack was the deadliest suicide bombing in Islamabad in nearly 20 years.
U.S. speedskater Greta Myers learned of Olympic debut hours before race
U.S. speed skater Greta Myers learned about her Olympic debut in the 3000m three hours before the race was due to begin.
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Brad Arnold, 3 Doors Down founder and lead singer, dies at 47
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Who's performing at the Super Bowl halftime show? Here's the full list
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
Twisted Sister cancels reunion shows as frontman Dee Snider resigns
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
Best books for Valentine's Day
Sarah Gelman, editorial director at Amazon Books, joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to recommend some of the best books to read around Valentine's Day.
Super Bowl food that's bound to go viral
Super Bowl chefs spend an entire year developing the menu for the big game, and "CBS Saturday Morning" gets a sneak peek at some of the mouth-watering options.
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Super Bowl fans warned to leave drones at home amid flight ban
The FAA says it is collaborating with the FBI to detect, track and assess unauthorized drone activity at the Super Bowl.
Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
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.
How will AI transform the workforce?
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about how companies are using artificial intelligence, the discussion around the technology and how it's impacting the workforce.
Tesla, Waymo leaders defend product safety
Executives from Waymo and Tesla defended their self-driving vehicle technology in testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at the digital media company Puck, has more.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Latest in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
Authorities said Friday they were inspecting an apparent new message relating to the disappearance of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie's mom, Nancy, after the family reported her missing from her home on Sunday.
Luigi Mangione has outburst after hearing
Luigi Mangione had an outburst after a hearing on Friday in which the judge announced that his New York State trial will begin on June 8. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman is following the case.
Authorities tow car from Nancy Guthrie's home, investigate new message
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Investigators vetting Guthrie ransom note
Friday marked six days since Nancy Guthrie's apparent abduction, and Guthrie's three children have been posting on social media hoping to reach whoever may have taken her. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports and former FBI counterintelligence operative Eric O'Neill has more.
Mangione claims double jeopardy
Luigi Mangione had an outburst in a New York courtroom on Friday after a judge scheduled his state trial to begin before his federal case. The UnitedHealthCare CEO murder suspect claimed "this is the same trial twice" and called it "double jeopardy." CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
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What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
NASA moon launch off until March due to issues during tests
NASA says it can't try until March at the earliest to send a crewed spacecraft on a flight around the moon and back, due to hydrogen leaks during testing of the Artemis II rocket.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Winter Olympics kick off with opening cermony
The Milano Cortina Winter Olympics marked its official start on Friday with an opening ceremony that included the traditional Parade of Nations and performances from Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli. "CBS Saturday Morning" goes inside the event.
Three sisters chase Olympic dream
Sam, Lauren and Alli Macuga are competitive skiers across different disciplines who were hoping to represent Team USA at Milano Cortina. Lauren, who was a top contender in alpine, suffered an ACL injury in November that ended her season -- but she explains why the world hasn't seen the last of the Macuga sisters.
Best books for Valentine's Day
Sarah Gelman, editorial director at Amazon Books, joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to recommend some of the best books to read around Valentine's Day.
Super Bowl food that's bound to go viral
Super Bowl chefs spend an entire year developing the menu for the big game, and "CBS Saturday Morning" gets a sneak peek at some of the mouth-watering options.
The Dish: Noor Murad
Noor Murad's latest cookbook is a love letter to the Middle Eastern flavors she is known for using in her dishes.