Missing Texas teen believed to be in danger
Texas officials believe 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos, who was last seen leaving her home on Christmas Eve, is in imminent danger. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has more.
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Dad uses cellphone data to rescue missing daughter, police say
After a teen didn't return from walking her dog, her dad used cellphone data to find her in a secluded area two miles away.
Boaters describe deadly Texas plane crash
A small plane transporting a medical patient crashed near Galveston, Texas, on Monday afternoon, killing six people, officials say. A father and son who were boating at the time of the crash and helped rescue people told CBS News' Karen Hua about what happened.
At least 6 people killed in crash of medical flight near Galveston, Texas
A small Mexican navy plane on a medical mission crashed Monday near Galveston, Texas, killing at least six people.
Bystanders pull survivors from deadly plane crash
Federal investigators are looking into what caused a deadly plane crash in Galveston Bay, off the Texas coast. A medical plane transporting a child burn victim from Mexico went down with eight people on board. Five were killed, including the 2-year-old. Karen Hua has more on the rescue mission.
Vintage WWII plane turned into a Christmas sleigh
The Southern Cross, a restored C-49 World War II-era plane, is used by a nonprofit group for a peaceful mission this holiday season, to provide a Santa-eye view of the Christmas lights in North Texas. The goal is to keep veteran history alive and air-worthy. Omar Villafranca explains.
Hospital creates holiday market for young patients
It's not always possible to be home for the holidays, but a children's hospital found a way to bring the next best thing to its youngest patients. Karen Hua reports from Houston.
15-year-old boy kills ex-girlfriend's mom and siblings in Texas, police say
Police said a 15-year-old planned to shoot his ex-girlfriend outside of school but changed his mind and instead went to her home, killing her mother and two siblings.
How Crockett is shaking up Texas Senate race
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas has launched a bid for Senate. Political strategists Erin Maguire and Chuck Rocha join with analysis.
Camp Mystic hopes new flood warning system will prevent future catastrophes
In early July, more than 130 people were killed in catastrophic flash flooding in the Texas Hill Country region, including 27 campers and counselors at Camp Mystic.
"Grandma Stand" bringing comfort and connection
Nestled between booths and shops in downtown McKinney, Texas, the "Grandma Stand" gives away something you can't put a price on. Omar Villafranca paid a visit.
Camp Mystic installing new flash flood alarms
Months after a flash flood killed over two dozen campers and counselors in Texas, a new flash flood warning system is being installed at Camp Mystic. Jason Allen has the exclusive story.
Democrats react to Crockett's Senate bid
Rep. Jasmine Crockett announced her campaign to run in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Texas. CBS News' Shawna Mizelle reports.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches Senate bid
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas launched a bid for U.S. Senate on Monday. CBS News reporter Shawna Mizelle has the details.
Colin Allred on why he left Texas Senate race
Former Democratic Rep. Colin Allred of Texas announced Monday he's dropping out of the Lone Star State's Senate race, and is instead running for a newly drawn House seat. Allred joins "The Takeout" to explain his decision.
Source: Jasmine Crockett running for Senate
Rep. Jasmine Crockett has filed the paperwork to run for Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Texas, a source tells CBS News Texas. CBS News reporter Shawna Mizelle has more.
Colin Allred exiting Democratic primary in Texas Senate race
Allred will instead seek the Democratic nomination in the Dallas-based 33rd Congressional District.
Trump slams Rep. Cuellar for running again as a Democrat after pardon
President Trump took aim at Rep. Henry Cuellar, a Democratic congressman from Texas whom he recently pardoned, in a Truth Social post.
Texas flood disaster 911 calls released: "Some callers did not survive"
Kerrville Police Chief Chris McCall warned that the 911 calls received by dispatchers during the Texas floods are distressing.
911 calls released from deadly Texas flooding
The Kerrville Police Department released nearly 200 calls from deadly flooding that happened on July Fourth. Jason Allen reports.
Disturbing Texas floods 911 calls released
911 calls during the horrific Texas floods that killed dozens have been released. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
Supreme Court allows Texas to use new map
The Supreme Court is allowing the state of Texas to use its redrawn congressional map that could favor Republicans, for now. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports.
Supreme Court allows Texas GOP to use new redistricted map for now
Texas approved a new congressional map this summer after Trump urged state GOP lawmakers to craft new House district lines to help Republicans hold onto their majority in the 2026 midterms.
SCOTUS allows Texas GOP redrawn maps
The Supreme Court has sided with Texas Republicans on the state's redrawn congressional map for now. Thursday's decision sets up the newly drawn map to be in place for the 2026 midterm elections. CBS News' Jessica Levinson breaks it down.
SCOTUS sides with Texas GOP on redistricting
The Supreme Court sided with Texas Republicans over a new congressional map on Thursday, paving the way for the map to be used in the 2026 midterms.
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Trump confirms "major combat operations" as U.S. and Israel attack Iran
The U.S. and Israel are attacking Iran, which is responding with attacks on U.S. bases in the region, as President Trump confirms "major combat operations."
Read Trump's full statement on U.S. "major combat operations" in Iran
President Trump says his objective in attacking Iran "is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats" from the regime in Tehran. Read his full statement here.
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Anthropic CEO says he's sticking to AI "red lines" despite clash with Pentagon
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
How advanced is Iran's nuclear program? Here's what we know.
President Trump launched military strikes on Iran after several rounds of talks over the country's nuclear program and uranium stockpiles. Here's what to know about the nuclear program.
Trump orders federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's AI technology
President Trump said he will give federal agencies six months to phase out their use of Anthropic's AI products.
Renee Good's family spent "hours in limbo" after she was fatally shot
Renee Good's family said they spent agonizing "hours in limbo," unsure of the details surrounding her fatal shooting by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis last month.
Bill Clinton at Epstein deposition: "I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong"
Former President Bill Clinton denied any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes in an opening statement before the House Oversight Committee in New York.
Neil Sedaka, singer whose hits included "Laughter in the Rain," dies at 86
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Hegseth declares Anthropic a "supply chain risk to national security"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth deemed artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk on Friday, following days of increasingly heated public conflict with the AI company.
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei calls White House's actions "retaliatory and punitive"
Hours before Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's interview, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth deemed the AI company a "supply chain risk to national security," which restricts military contractors from doing business with Anthropic.
A Hawaii man tackled his sports gambling addiction by offering free surf lessons
For Buddy Wiggins of Honolulu, Hawaii, the end result of a yearslong sports gambling addiction has come to this: soliciting strangers on the beach.
Renee Good's family spent "hours in limbo" after she was fatally shot
Renee Good's family said they spent agonizing "hours in limbo," unsure of the details surrounding her fatal shooting by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis last month.
10 Epstein files conspiracy theories, debunked
Conspiracy theories about the Epstein files have racked up millions of views on social media. Here's what to know about 10 of the most viral claims.
Robots, already in hospitals, are ready to roll in other industries
In the years to come, robots will help offset worker shortages in health care, manufacturing and other industries, experts say.
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Anthropic CEO says he's sticking to AI "red lines" despite clash with Pentagon
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
Hegseth declares Anthropic a "supply chain risk to national security"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth deemed artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk on Friday, following days of increasingly heated public conflict with the AI company.
Robots, already in hospitals, are ready to roll in other industries
In the years to come, robots will help offset worker shortages in health care, manufacturing and other industries, experts say.
Book excerpt: "Streetwise" by Lloyd Blankfein
In his new memoir, the former CEO of Goldman Sachs writes about a life that stretched from the projects of New York City to the pinnacle of Wall Street.
Small business owner is already giving her customers a tariff refund
"If somebody charges you something and it's unlawful, they should give you your money back," Dame CEO Alexandra Fine said.
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Read the full transcript of our interview with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei sat down with CBS News for an exclusive interview Friday, hours after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared the company a supply chain risk to national security.
Tejano music star boosted by late outside spending for his Texas congressional campaign
A Democratic primary in a GOP held Texas congressional district is seeing major money ahead of polls closing in the March 3 contest.
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Anthropic CEO says he's sticking to AI "red lines" despite clash with Pentagon
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
See Trump's full statement on U.S. "major combat operations" in Iran
President Trump says his objective in attacking Iran "is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats" from the regime in Tehran. Read his full statement and watch the video here.
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Trump confirms "major combat operations" as U.S. and Israel attack Iran
The U.S. and Israel are attacking Iran, which is responding with attacks on U.S. bases in the region, as President Trump confirms "major combat operations."
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Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend.
More than three dozen states cover dental services for people on Medicaid, but with about $900 billion in cuts expected to hit states over the next decade, many programs could roll back dental coverage.
Health premiums threaten their nest egg. A terminal diagnosis may spare it.
Chaz and Jean Franklin were facing a sevenfold increase in their health premium payments with the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. Then Jean received a crushing diagnosis.
Could "kidulting" be the way to take the work out of your workout?
A British gym chain is offering classes in "kidulting," luring adults into fitness with classes built around playground and PE class classics.
Novo Nordisk to slash Wegovy and Ozempic prices starting in 2027
Starting in 2027, the Danish pharma firm will sell its weight-loss and diabetes drugs for $675 per month.
As more Americans embrace anxiety treatment, RFK Jr. derides medications
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has criticized the broadening use of anxiety medications, but doctors and researchers say the MAHA movement is misrepresenting drugs that have been proven to help.
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See Trump's full statement on U.S. "major combat operations" in Iran
President Trump says his objective in attacking Iran "is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats" from the regime in Tehran. Read his full statement and watch the video here.
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Trump confirms "major combat operations" as U.S. and Israel attack Iran
The U.S. and Israel are attacking Iran, which is responding with attacks on U.S. bases in the region, as President Trump confirms "major combat operations."
Israel launches "preemptive strike" on Iran, Israeli military says
The Israel Defense Ministry said in a statement that it launched the strike because it was expecting "a missile and drone attack" from Iran "in the immediate future."
More than a dozen killed when plane carrying money crashes in Bolivia, official says
The plane belonging to the Bolivian air force was transporting new banknotes from Bolivia's Central Bank to other cities. A large number of bills were scattered on the ground at the crash site.
U.S.-Iran deal is "within our reach," Omani mediator says
Negotiators from the U.S. and Iran have made "substantial progress" toward a deal to curb Iran's nuclear program, Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi told CBS News on Friday.
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From the archives: Neil Sedaka on writing a hit song
Neil Sedaka, the singer and songwriter behind such hits as "Breaking Up is Hard to Do," "Calendar Girl," and "Love Will Keep Us Together," died on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at age 86. In this 2020 "Sunday Morning" story, David Pogue talked with Sedaka – as well as Valerie Simpson (of Ashford & Simpson), author John Seabrook, and producer Oak Felder – about the elements that go into writing a hit song.
Neil Sedaka, singer whose hits included "Laughter in the Rain," dies at 86
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Book excerpt: "Never Mind the Happy" by Marc Shaiman
In his memoir, the Tony Award-winning composer of such hits as Broadway's "Hairspray" writes of his half-century in show business, which grew in part from his youthful worship of Bette Midler - an adoration that would grow into a collaboration.
"Sinners" composer on blues music journey
For Oscar-winning composer Ludwig Goransson, creating the score for "Sinners" was a challenge, explaining he had to find his "voice within the blues." He describes his unlikely personal connection to the music and how he met the film's director.
"Scream" creator on directing latest movie
"Scream" writer and creator Kevin Williamson describes his passion for horror films and being asked to direct a "Scream" movie for the first time, at the request of one of the returning stars. Natalie Morales reports.
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Anthropic CEO says he's sticking to AI "red lines" despite clash with Pentagon
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
Anthropic CEO on "punitive" Pentagon action
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said that the Pentagon's decision to designate the AI company a supply chain risk is "retaliatory and punitive." The Pentagon made the designation, which restricts military contractors from doing business with Anthropic, after the company refused to give the military unfettered access to its AI model.
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.
Full interview: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei sat down with CBS News for an exclusive interview, hours after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared the company a supply chain risk to national security, which restricts military contractors from doing business with the AI giant. Amodei called the move "retaliatory and punitive," and he said Anthropic sought to draw "red lines" in the government's use of its technology because "we believe that crossing those lines is contrary to American values, and we wanted to stand up for American values."
Anthropic CEO on "red lines" for AI military use
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said in an exclusive interview with CBS News that the AI company sought to draw "red lines" in the government's use of its technology because "we believe that crossing those lines is contrary to American values, and we wanted to stand up for American values." He added: "Disagreeing with the government is the most American thing in the world."
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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.
These United States: George Washington and climate change
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Bill Clinton opening statement for deposition
Former President Bill Clinton is being deposed by members of the House Oversight Committee over his alleged links to Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Did ICE lie before detaining NYC student?
Columbia University acting president Claire Shipman described the ICE detention of student Elmina "Ellie" Aghayeva, claiming agents gained entry to a residential building by stating they were police seeking a missing child. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.
Bill Clinton's turn for Epstein deposition
Former President Bill Clinton is up next for a deposition before members of the House Oversight Committee regarding his alleged links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Latest news Columbia student taken by ICE
Columbia University student Elmina Aghayeva has been released after ICE took her from one of the institution's residential buildings. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.
Epstein files questionings continue
Kentucky Republican Rep. James Comer, the chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, said Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick may be asked to testify on his knowledge of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's dealings. This comes as former President Bill Clinton prepares for his deposition. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
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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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Trump's full statement on Iran strikes
President Trump announced early Saturday morning that the U.S. is conducting "a massive and ongoing operation to prevent this very wicked, radical dictatorship from threatening America and our core national security interests." See his full remarks.
U.S. and Israel launch strikes against Iran
The U.S. and Israel carried out military strikes on targets in Iran early Saturday after President Trump threatened the Iranian regime for weeks to make a new deal to rein in its nuclear program, and before that, threatened it over its violent crackdown on protesters in January. Carissa Lawson anchors CBS News' special report.
Trump speaks as U.S. launches Iran strikes
President Trump said the U.S. military has begun "major combat operations in Iran" in a statement released early Saturday morning. Mr. Trump threatened the Iranian regime for weeks to make a new deal to rein in its nuclear program, and before that, threatened it over its violent crackdown on protesters in January.
Anthropic CEO on "punitive" Pentagon action
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said that the Pentagon's decision to designate the AI company a supply chain risk is "retaliatory and punitive." The Pentagon made the designation, which restricts military contractors from doing business with Anthropic, after the company refused to give the military unfettered access to its AI model.
Full interview: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei sat down with CBS News for an exclusive interview, hours after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared the company a supply chain risk to national security, which restricts military contractors from doing business with the AI giant. Amodei called the move "retaliatory and punitive," and he said Anthropic sought to draw "red lines" in the government's use of its technology because "we believe that crossing those lines is contrary to American values, and we wanted to stand up for American values."