Texas UPS workers protesting over heat
UPS workers in Texas are protesting over working conditions related to the scorching heat and the lack of air conditioning in delivery trucks. CBS News Texas' Lacey Beasley reports.
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Federal judge in Texas overturns FTC ban on noncompete agreements
A judge in Texas blocked a new rule from the FTC that would have made it easier for employees to quit and work for a rival.
Texas mother Kate Cox on reproductive rights
Kate Cox, the Texas mother who had to leave her state to obtain an abortion due to her fetus' lethal abnormality, spoke with CBS News from the floor of the Democratic National Convention about her story and the state of reproductive rights across the country.
Kate Cox announces she's pregnant again
Kate Cox, the Texas mother who had to leave her state to obtain an abortion due to her fetus' lethal abnormality, announced she was pregnant again during the Democratic National Convention's ceremonial roll call. See the moment Cox made her announcement.
The voting power of Asian Americans
Asian American voters in congressional districts in Nevada, Arizona, Texas and other battleground states could have a big impact on the presidential election. Michael George reports for “Asian Americans: Battling Bias.”
Suspect, security guard exchange fire outside Air Force base
Base officials said a suspect in a dark sedan began shooting at the main entry gate of the facility around 4:30 a.m.
GM is selling drivers' data to car insurers, Texas alleges
Lawsuit alleges GM is signing up car owners for its OnStar system without notifying them that data is being sold to insurers.
Texas father jailed for attempted murder after giving infant gasoline to drink
The suspect was observed running off when officers responded to a scene.
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee's daughter seeks to finish mother's term
Erica Lee Carter, the daughter of former Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, who died last month, announced she wants to fill the remainder of her mother's term.
Documents related to Uvalde shooting released
Newly released police videos, 911 calls, and emails are retelling the story of the 2022 attack at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, that killed 19 students and two teachers. The release follows a lawsuit by CBS News and other media organizations after officials refused to make those records public. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has more.
Uvalde officials release 911 call and records trove related to shooting
Uvalde city officials released a massive trove of audio and video recordings connected to the May 2022 shooting at Robb Elementary School after a legal fight.
New records trove sheds lights on Uvalde shooting
A massive trove of audio and video recordings connected to the May 2022 shooting at Robb Elementary School were released by Uvalde officials Saturday after a prolonged legal fight. Omar Villafranca has the details.
Demolition begins at Sunderland Springs church site of 2017 mass shooting
Until now, First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs had been kept as a memorial that included the names of the people killed.
Texas Gov. Abbott instructs hospitals to collect patients' immigration data
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott claimed that his state was shouldering the economic burden of providing medical services to migrants entering the country illegally.
Texas hospitals to ask for immigration status
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order Thursday requiring hospitals to ask patients for their immigration status. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details.
Texas man executed for 1997 killing of female jogger
Texas has executed Arthur Lee Burton for the killing of a woman who was jogging near her Houston home more than 27 years ago.
Funeral service for Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee held in Houston
Jackson Lee represented the 18th Congressional District.
States have spent $500 million on anti-abortion counseling centers after Dobbs
States that ban or restrict abortion have flooded anti-abortion counseling centers with nearly $500 million in taxpayer funding since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade two years ago, according to a new report.
Texas governor, AG celebrate court decision allowing floating river barrier on Mexico border
The two leaders said the barrier, if allowed when the ongoing legal dispute is completed, will help stop unwanted migration into the state.
Harris delivers Jackson Lee eulogy
Vice President Kamala Harris delivered the eulogy for Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas Thursday. Harris recalled her time working with Jackson Lee in Congress and celebrated her career in public service that spanned more than 30 years.
Harris reacts to Trump's attacks on her race
Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority in Houston, Texas, Wednesday night, hours after former President Donald Trump falsely questioned her racial background at the National Association of Black Journalists Convention. Harris said it is "the same old show, the divisiveness and the disrespect" and added that "the American people deserve better."
Harris rallies at historically Black sorority
Vice President Kamala Harris is speaking in Houston on Wednesday as she also raises money for her presidential campaign under a shortened timeline. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more from the Lone Star State.
Texas woman gets life sentence for Ponzi scheme targeting senior citizens
Debra Mae Carter, who helped a Christian radio show host bilk senior citizens out of millions of dollars, was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday.
Texas targets religious groups aiding migrants
The issue of immigration has led to tensions between the federal government and the states and between border governors and big city mayors. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the story of a legal fight between a decades-old Catholic charity in El Paso, Texas, and state officials.
Biden details Supreme Court reforms
President Biden spoke Monday at the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library honoring the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. The president slammed recent Supreme Court rulings and unveiled his new reform proposal. This included calling for term limits for the high court.
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Iran war appears to expand to Egypt's coast as drones hit gas port
Drone strikes hit gas vessels at an Egyptian port on the Mediterranean, as a poll shows little American support for the five-month war with Iran.
Trump says he may pull Blanche's nomination until 2 Senate critics leave office
President Trump said Todd Blanche will remain acting attorney general as a holdup on his nomination continues.
Father of Apalachee High School shooter sentenced to 15 years in prison
Days after his son was sentenced, the father of the Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray, is in court for his own sentencing hearing.
Online seller of peptides is sentenced to nearly 6 years in prison
A federal judge sentenced the owner of a peptide company to nearly six years in prison after finding the business deceived customers and sold products that were adulterated with steroids.
U.S. economy slowed in second quarter as Iran war weighs on growth
Dconomic activity weakened between April and June as energy costs surged, new government data shows.
Saudi, Israeli leaders try to shape Trump's decisions on Iran conflict
As conflict potentially expands in the region, Trump met with the Saudi defense minister and with Benjamin Netanyahu. The Israeli prime minister counseled Trump on three options for the war.
Lindsay Clancy jury hears from first responders from day 3 kids died
Ten first responders from the day Lindsay Clancy killed her children took the stand during her Massachusetts murder trial.
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4 major Latino organizations joining forces to mobilize voters for midterms
CBS News has learned that four of the nation's largest Latino civic organizations are joining forces for the first time, combining their voter outreach operations ahead of the crucial 2026 midterms.
Afghan woman to fight U.S. efforts to deport her over "alien terrorist" claim
Nazira Haji Zada's lawyer argued that the Justice Dept. is violating her due process rights.
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Netflix sued for allegedly losing unreleased Nicolas Cage movie
Lawsuit alleges that a drive storing $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
CONCACAF rejects Infantino's World Cup investment plan after UEFA's boycott threat
North America's soccer body on Thursday rejected FIFA president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors, joining European nations in opposition.
Online seller of peptides is sentenced to nearly 6 years in prison
A federal judge sentenced the owner of a peptide company to nearly six years in prison after finding the business deceived customers and sold products that were adulterated with steroids.
Mortgage rates hit highest level in a year amid inflation fears
Mortgage rates are drifting higher as the Fed's interest rate decision and war in the Middle East fuel inflation concerns.
Senate committee advances Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director
If confirmed by the full Senate, Dr. Erica Schwartz would become the 22nd director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Netflix sued for allegedly losing unreleased Nicolas Cage movie
Lawsuit alleges that a drive storing $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
Mortgage rates hit highest level in a year amid inflation fears
Mortgage rates are drifting higher as the Fed's interest rate decision and war in the Middle East fuel inflation concerns.
Want to save on student loan payments? Here's how to get a discount.
Federal student loan borrowers can qualify for a 1% discount on monthly interest charges if they enroll by the deadline. Here's what to know.
European teams boycott FIFA over plan to sell World Cup stake to investors
A source close to Joshua Kushner's firm tells CBS News there's no politics behind FIFA's bid to draw private investment, but Europe's soccer powerhouses are crying foul.
U.S. economy slowed in second quarter as Iran war weighs on growth
Economic activity weakened between April and June as energy costs surged, new government data shows.
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Saudi, Israeli leaders try to shape Trump's decisions on Iran conflict
As conflict potentially expands in the region, Trump met with the Saudi defense minister and with Benjamin Netanyahu. The Israeli prime minister counseled Trump on three options for the war.
Senate committee advances Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director
If confirmed by the full Senate, Dr. Erica Schwartz would become the 22nd director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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4 major Latino organizations joining forces to mobilize voters for midterms
CBS News has learned that four of the nation's largest Latino civic organizations are joining forces for the first time, combining their voter outreach operations ahead of the crucial 2026 midterms.
Afghan woman to fight U.S. efforts to deport her over "alien terrorist" claim
Nazira Haji Zada's lawyer argued that the Justice Dept. is violating her due process rights.
Trump says he may pull Blanche's nomination until 2 Senate critics leave office
President Trump said Todd Blanche will remain acting attorney general as a holdup on his nomination continues.
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Senate committee advances Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director
If confirmed by the full Senate, Dr. Erica Schwartz would become the 22nd director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Millions of kids have caffeine in their diet. It's not all coming from soda.
On any given day, kids consume an average of 19.4 milligrams of caffeine, which is about two-thirds of what's in a can of Coke, according to a new report.
Extended Interview: Jay Bhattacharya
Rob Gutman speaks with Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health and acting director of the CDC, about Dr. Anthony Fauci's actions during the pandemic, the possible origins of COVID-19, vaccines and more.
Acting CDC director on Fauci's testimony
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, the director of the National Institutes of Health and the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention spoke with Matt Gutman about Dr. Anthony Fauci's hearing on Wednesday and other health issues that affect many Americans.
Fauci invokes the Fifth over 100 times
Dr. Anthony Fauci faced an angry Senate hearing on Wednesday, with Republicans confronting him over diary entries and his handling of the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nikole Killion has more.
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CONCACAF rejects Infantino's World Cup investment plan after UEFA's boycott threat
North America's soccer body on Thursday rejected FIFA president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors, joining European nations in opposition.
Spain deploys military to Morocco border after migrant crossings, 9 deaths
Spain will deploy its military to Ceuta to help restore order at its border with Morocco after local authorities in Ceuta had asked the central government in Madrid for reinforcements.
Saudi, Israeli leaders try to shape Trump's decisions on Iran conflict
As conflict potentially expands in the region, Trump met with the Saudi defense minister and with Benjamin Netanyahu. The Israeli prime minister counseled Trump on three options for the war.
European teams boycott FIFA over plan to sell World Cup stake to investors
A source close to Joshua Kushner's firm tells CBS News there's no politics behind FIFA's bid to draw private investment, but Europe's soccer powerhouses are crying foul.
U.K. village plans independence vote in protest over migrant housing plans
The English village of Piddington is planning a symbolic referendum to demand independence from the U.K. over plans to house people seeking asylum at a disused military barracks.
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Netflix sued for allegedly losing unreleased Nicolas Cage movie
Lawsuit alleges that a drive storing $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
From the archives: "Once" songwriter Glen Hansard
Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, an Oscar-winner for "Once" (which became a Tony Award-winning musical), died July 29, 2026 at age 56. In this March 17, 2013 "Sunday Morning" profile, Hansard talked with Anthony Mason about growing up as a street performer in Dublin, and his meteoric rise to fame as a member of the rock band The Frames and (with Markéta Irglová) half of the duo The Swell Season. Also: A web extra featuring Hansard busking on the streets of New York City.
BTS skipping the next Grammy Awards
BTS said they will not submit their latest album for Grammy consideration, which came after the group's yearslong hiatus to fulfill their mandatory military duty. Emily Curl explains why the group's decision may be connected to the academy adding a new category.
Actor Jared Leto facing allegations
Actor Jared Leto is facing allegations of criminal sexual conduct, which he has denied. In a new BBC documentary, four women accuse Leto of targeting them when they were underage. Lilia Luciano has the latest.
Zoe Saldaña on new season of "Lioness"
Zoe Saldaña tells "CBS Mornings" why this season of "Lioness" is demanding, how the series challenges the actors and what it's like working with Taylor Sheridan.
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OpenAI CEO meets with key Trump advisers
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is meeting with high-ranking Trump administration advisers following his talks with lawmakers on Capitol Hill. This comes as some tech workers criticize the rapid development of AI, demanding that the government create new safety regulations. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has more.
Inside the advancements in AI
CBS News contributor Matt Shumer, a venture capitalist, told "CBS Mornings" artificial intelligence advancements are moving "way more quickly than anyone anticipated." Shumer addresses recent developments in AI and its impact on the workforce.
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.
OpenAI interested in AI wearables
OpenAI's president says it is working on wearable and hardware options for its AI chatbots like ChatGPT. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joins CBS News to discuss this and other technology headlines.
Why are workers at leading AI companies calling for a slowdown in AI development?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other AI leaders say they support pacing the rapid advancement of AI's capabilities.
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How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
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First responders testify in Lindsay Clancy trial
First responders testified Thursday in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, who admitted to killing her three children but pleaded not guilty to three counts of first-degree murder. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has the details.
Online seller of peptides is sentenced to nearly 6 years in prison
A federal judge sentenced the owner of a peptide company to nearly six years in prison after finding the business deceived customers and sold products that were adulterated with steroids.
Details on Colin Gray sentence
Colin Gray, father of Appalache High School shooter Colt Gray, was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Thursday for his part in the 2024 tragedy perpetrated by his son. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe has more.
First case in Alien Terrorist Removal Court
The Department of Justice is seeking to deport the mother of a convicted ISIS supporter through the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, which has never before been used. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the story.
McHenry Co. coroner working to ID partial remains pulled from Fox River
Authorities have not yet identified partial human remains found in the Fox River, and it is not yet known whether they are connected to a boat crash or another incident.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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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.
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The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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First responders testify in Lindsay Clancy trial
First responders testified Thursday in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, who admitted to killing her three children but pleaded not guilty to three counts of first-degree murder. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has the details.
Stocks rebound as some tech companies rally
Wall Street saw a big rebound on Thursday, with the Dow and Nasdaq shooting up more than 600 points. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke DiPalma joins with analysis.
Most Americans oppose Iran war, AP poll shows
A poll from the Associated Press shows that two-thirds of Americans believe the Iran war is not worth fighting. CBS News chief white house correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Details on Colin Gray sentence
Colin Gray, father of Appalache High School shooter Colt Gray, was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Thursday for his part in the 2024 tragedy perpetrated by his son. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe has more.
3 simple things to improve your gut health
Dr. Trisha Pasricha gives Norah O'Donnell and "Healthful" three simple tips for improving your gut health and your overall health.