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The jury is in its second day of deliberations to decide the verdict in the George Zimmerman murder trial; and Judy and Gary Kopff bring joy to the children of wounded veterans by dressing up as clowns, hoping to generate a bit of laughter amongst those going through a rough time.
Police say a man who fatally shot a Houston-area deputy constable outside a county courthouse last week killed himself the next day
In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court invalidated a section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that required states to get approval from the federal government before changing election laws; and, a rare disease has affected dozens of members of the same family in eastern Iowa.
In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act, a law that denied federal benefits to married same-sex couples; and, in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay, Smith Island is only reachable by boat. While the area used to be booming, the population and habitable area on the island is dwindling.
The seat that NSA leaker Edward Snowden reportedly booked on a Moscow-to-Cuba flight remained empty, it's unclear if Russia blocked his departure. Bob Orr reports; and, Richie Check is working to preserve the memory of the steel plant he spent more than 40 years at before it closed.
The "Men's Right to Know Act" is would impose a $100 fine on masturbation in an attempt to highlight restrictive abortion laws
Assistant Chief Deputy Constable Clinton Greenwood was shot at the Harris County courthouse in Baytown Monday morning
Francine Gotch, 38, and her 3-year-old daughter Neville Alexander were inside, according to the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office
Nearing 84, the singer-songwriter has released a new album, "God's Problem Child"
Several counties struggling with debt are hoping an influx of detainees will re-fill jails left empty by a decline in the prison population
Rescue crews in Texas are searching for four soldiers swept away in deadly flooding. Five other soldiers from Fort Hood died Thursday in a training exercise after their truck overturned at a water crossing. Three have been rescued and are in stable condition. Much of Texas remains under flood warnings and watches as rain continues to batter the state. David Begnaud reports from outside Fort Hood.
Cause of wreck not known yet; 13 died on church bus returning from retreat after bus collided with a pickup truck
O'Rourke will make the big announcement in El Paso on Friday, according to a report from The Houston Chronicle
Bus carrying 14 senior citizens back from a church retreat got into head-on collision with a pickup truck
While severe weather did not directly cause the crash, one vehicle ran a stop sign and collided with another while driving toward the tornado
Jacob Pauda of Texas was found guilty of domestic violence for chasing his girlfriend with a knife and slamming her into objects
By a 5-3 vote, justices sided with inmate Bobby James Moore, who claims he should not be executed because he is intellectually disabled
Texas man served nine years in the fatal shooting of Belinda Temple
A popular football coach convicted of murdering his wife gets a chance at freedom -- can evidence withheld from his trial prove him innocent?
Restaurant apologizes after Texas woman finds mystery meat inside her barbacoa taco
Breana Talbott told police she was kidnapped and raped by three black men wearing masks, but cops had suspicions about her story "almost immediately"
Deputies initially responded to Normangee Police Chief Charles Herford's home, where a dispatcher reported hearing gunshots during a call with Herford’s wife
Mosquitoes that can carry Zika virus, dengue fever and chikungunya are common in the Houston region
The pair are accused of actions that investigators say led Brandy Vela to shoot herself in the chest and die in front of her horrified family
How components in yoga pants, cozy fleece jackets, and sweat-wicking athletic wear might be endangering marine life
Ahead of a flight from Turkey, he secretly left Air Force One and was moved to another plane with the help of a catering truck, according to a source.
Stalemate between two countries deepens as President Trump mirrors Iran's demand for compensation and claims U.S. controls the Strait of Hormuz
Alisa Hackett, 18, was pulled over for speeding and alcohol possession when she was tackled to the ground and punched.
Earlier this month, however, federal prosecutors moved to dismiss the case, citing new information that the damage was caused by a "botched installation" by a contractor, not vandalism.
The FDA has long fallen short of legally required inspection targets, and foreign inspections fell further last year amid agency layoffs.
A U.S. Marine veteran from Massachusetts who has been held in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges has been released.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
Over 1,100 homes were destroyed when Colombia was struck by its strongest earthquake on record.
South Carolina Republicans will be choosing a successor for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's seat, and Minnesota's Senate primary is another battle between moderate and progressive Democrats.
The Maumelle High football player wore the helmet for nearly an hour and was fortunate he wasn't bitten, animal services director Chris Davis said.
Customers are paying up to $100,000 a month for faster access to Truth Social posts from President Trump and other top users of the social media platform.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is touting the success of a campaign targeting video gamers to train as air traffic controllers.
Earlier this month, however, federal prosecutors moved to dismiss the case, citing new information that the damage was caused by a "botched installation" by a contractor, not vandalism.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
Customers are paying up to $100,000 a month for faster access to Truth Social posts from President Trump and other top users of the social media platform.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is touting the success of a campaign targeting video gamers to train as air traffic controllers.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
Many employees feel their employers don't value them and that they're not contributing as much as they could, a workplace poll finds.
Startup companies are now starting to test their humanoid robots for home use, but experts said wider adoption will take years.
Earlier this month, however, federal prosecutors moved to dismiss the case, citing new information that the damage was caused by a "botched installation" by a contractor, not vandalism.
Trump's outside advisers may now be protected from future congressional and legal investigations, according to a new opinion from the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel.
A U.S. Marine veteran from Massachusetts who has been held in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges has been released.
State Rep. Jennifer Balkcom will face Jamie Ager on the ballot in November.
South Carolina Republicans will be choosing a successor for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's seat, and Minnesota's Senate primary is another battle between moderate and progressive Democrats.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
The FDA has long fallen short of legally required inspection targets, and foreign inspections fell further last year amid agency layoffs.
More cataract patients, wanting not only restored but improved vision, are paying extra for their doctors to use a laser when a scalpel would do.
At least 2,000 people have died among the confirmed cases in Congo's Ebola outbreak that is the fastest-spreading on record, according to the latest government data.
Two Senate Republicans released a set of 2021 texts that show Dr. Anthony Fauci discussing how to "weigh the potential risks against the benefits" of pregnant women taking COVID-19 vaccines.
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 will cross the Northern Hemisphere on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See when and where it will be visible.
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
Over 1,100 homes were destroyed when Colombia was struck by its strongest earthquake on record.
Russia and North Korea have been collaborating in the offensive against Ukraine since 2024.
At least 2,000 people have died among the confirmed cases in Congo's Ebola outbreak that is the fastest-spreading on record, according to the latest government data.
"Elvis Week" kicked off at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee, on Aug. 8 and runs until Aug. 16, marking Elvis Presley's death. Alicia Dean, the longtime marketing and promotions specialist for Elvis Presley Enterprises, joins with more.
Reece Weaver, whose exit from the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on the show "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" left viewers shocked, exclusively announced on "CBS Mornings" that she is making her Broadway debut. She talks about the transition, why she made the decision and what it was like to start rehearsals.
Nearly 30 years after the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, jury selection is underway for the man charged in connection with the murder, Duane "Keffe D" Davis. Celebrity attorney Chris Melcher joins CBS News to discuss.
Country music star Riley Green joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his upcoming album, "That's Just Me," which is set for release in mid-September.
The winners of a Paw Patrol look-alike contest join "CBS Mornings" ahead of the "Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie" which premieres Aug. 14.
Nvidia scored an astounding $500 billion in financing for artificial intelligence, backed by Wall Street's top power brokers and firms. Puck founding partner and industry journalist William D. Cohan weighs in on the AI boom and data center construction.
Startup companies are now starting to test their humanoid robots for home use, but experts said wider adoption will take years.
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.
Facebook co-founder and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg argues that artificial intelligence should be open source to improve accessibility. CNET reporter Katelyn Chedraoui has more on what the philosophy of open source technology means in the AI era.
Despite concerns about AI, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has an optimistic vision for its future, which he shared in a new essay. He also described what he thinks is the "most dangerous" AI scenario. Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, breaks down Zuckerberg's essay.
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 will cross the Northern Hemisphere on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See when and where it will be visible.
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world. (Originally broadcast April 26, 2026.)
Matt Walker, a geneticist and the CEO of Kindred Companion Sciences, joins "CBS Mornings" with his gene-altered beagle, Bailey, to discuss creating future options for people with severe pet allergies.
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
Healthcare workers who treated Lindsay Clancy's postpartum mental health concerns are back on the stand Tuesday in her murder trial. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has the latest.
Lindsay Clancy's psychiatrist, Dr. Jennifer Tufts, is back on the stand Monday as the Massachusetts murder trial enters its third week. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
The man who prosecutors say orchestrated the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, is on trial almost 30 years after the drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.
The captain of a boat that overturned in New York Harbor was charged with reckless endangerment. Twelve people were saved, but a mother and her 5-month-old daughter died. Michael George reports.
Joe Shymanski, a, well-known Washington D.C. photographer, was murdered and dismembered in 2023. His ex-wife's former boyfriend, Brandon Holbrook, was convicted in the case. Shymanski's family still wonders if anyone else was involved.
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 will cross the Northern Hemisphere on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See when and where it will be visible.
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
A new Justice Department memo says President Trump can assert executive privilege with so-called "private advisers." These protections historically have been limited to executive branch employees. Democratic Rep. Grace Meng of New York, who sits on the House Appropriations Committee, joins "The Takeout" with her reaction.
The Washington Post reports that in July, President Trump dodged an Iranian threat in Turkey by sneaking off Air Force One and into an aviation catering container which brought him to another plane. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the details. Then, Marine Corps veteran and former CIA officer Elliot Ackerman joins with analysis.
Tuesday's primary races in Wisconsin and Minnesota will provide clues about democratic socialist momentum. Meanwhile, the South Carolina primary will shed light on the MAGA mindset in one of the earliest states to attach itself to President Trump. CBS News' Mark Strassmann, Taurean Small and Jonah Kaplan have the latest from across the three states.
Republican Senators Rand Paul and Ron Johnson have released 11 of more than 34,000 texts from Dr. Anthony Fauci's phone. The released messages focus on pregnant women and the COVID vaccine. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports and Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, a UCSF infectious disease expert, has more.
A legendary symbol of 1960s counter-culture is coming back to San Francisco as part of an art exhibition. Heather Knight, San Francisco bureau chief for the New York Times, joins, CBS News to discuss.