Washington Post won't endorse presidential candidate, sparking outrage
The Washington Post on Friday said it will not endorse Kamala Harris, Donald Trump or any other candidate this year.
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Musk spreads false theories about voter fraud
At a rally last weekend, tech billionaire Elon Musk promoted debunked conspiracy theories about voting machines and encouraged voters to share any potential signs of fraud on social media. CBS News election law contributor David Becker joins to discuss the new efforts to sow doubt on the integrity of the 2024 election.
Sleep scientist on viral "sleepmaxxing" trend
Better sleep, and how to get "perfect" sleep, have been trending on social media recently as a practice called "sleepmaxxing" or "sleep optimization." Sleep scientist Vanessa Hill joins CBS News to unpack people's quest for a good rest.
Are Republicans shifting on abortion?
Abortion access is one of the most popular policy positions for Democrats, and Republicans are well aware of it. A recent edition of The Washington Post's "Early Brief" newsletter explores how the overturning of Roe v. Wade two years ago is changing the positions of some GOP lawmakers this election cycle. Co-author Leigh Ann Caldwell joins to discuss.
What to expect from Harris-Trump debate
Can former President Donald Trump stay on message at Tuesday night's debate? And what does Vice President Kamala Harris have to do to reach Pennsylvania voters? Stephanie Lai, national politics reporter for Bloomberg, and Maeve Reston, national political reporter for The Washington Post, join "America Decides" with analysis.
Democrats unite behind Harris-Walz ticket
Republicans are looking to brand Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as "extreme" as Democrats rally around Harris' pick. Sabrina Rodriguez, national politics reporter for The Washington Post, and Susan Glasser, staff writer at The New Yorker, join "America Decides" with analysis.
The politics behind Russia prisoner swap
Vice President Kamala Harris says she and President Biden engaged in "complex" negotiations to release three U.S. citizens and one resident from Russian custody on Thursday. Leigh Ann Caldwell, co-author of The Washington Post's "Early Brief," and Brakkton Booker, national political correspondent for "Politico," join CBS News to dive into the politics behind the exchange.
Economic growth accelerates in 2nd quarter
The Commerce Department says the nation's gross domestic product, or GDP, rose at an annual rate of 2.8% from April through June. That's more than the 1.9% rate economists had expected for the second quarter. Jeff Stein, White House economics reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News to explain what the GDP growth says about the economy, and how the Federal Reserve could read the data.
U.S. vows to push for Gershkovich's release
A Russian court sentenced Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich to 16 years in prison on espionage charges Friday. President Biden has vowed to "push hard" for his release. Washington Post Russia reporter Mary Ilyushina has the latest.
JD Vance gets Secret Service protection
On Wednesday, the U.S. Secret Service initiated protection for Republican vice presidential candidate and Ohio Sen. JD Vance and his family. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa and The Washington Post's Leigh Ann Caldwell join "America Decides" with the latest.
Seine remains contaminated ahead of Olympics
A nasty controversy is brewing in Olympic waters with one month until the Paris opening ceremony. Les Carpenter, Olympics reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News to explain why the city's iconic Seine River is still falling short of the requirements needed before athletes dive in.
Bannon promises retribution if Trump returns
Steve Bannon hopes to avoid spending time behind bars after being convicted of contempt of Congress, and top House Republicans are coming to his defense. Isaac Arnsdorf, national political reporter for The Washington Post, joins "America Decides" to examine Bannon's grip on the GOP.
The consequences of one-party rule
Over the last two decades, the U.S. has seen a majority of state governments completely lean in one political direction or the other, with 40 states in 2024 having one-party control of the governorship and both legislative bodies. In an opinion piece for The Washington Post, former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels argues that the structural forces of this kind of government lead to bad lawmaking. Daniels joins CBS News to explain.
Biden campaign hits Trump, touts asylum order
President Biden's campaign team slammed former President Donald Trump and his allies while touting the executive actions on the border Mr. Biden announced Tuesday. David Weigel, politics reporter for Semafor, and Sabrina Rodriguez, national politics reporter for The Washington Post, join "America Decides" to dive deeper into the divide over immigration.
OpenAI warns of foreign propaganda campaigns
ChatGPT developer OpenAI warns that state actors worldwide use generative artificial intelligence to run covert propaganda operations. The company told The Washington Post it found groups in Russia, China, Iran and Israel using its technology to build and launch social media campaigns. Gerrit De Vynck, tech reporter for The Post, joins CBS News to discuss.
Poll: Trump leading in 5 battleground states
New polling from The New York Times suggests former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial isn't hurting him in key battleground states. Washington Post national politics reporter Sabrina Rodriguez and Politico national political correspondent Brakkton Booker join "America Decides" with analysis.
What Putin hopes to accomplish in 5th term
Russian President Vladimir Putin was inaugurated Tuesday for a fifth term. If he completes this six-year term, he'll become the longest-serving Russian leader since Empress Catherine the Great in the 18th century. David Herszenhorn, international desk editor for The Washington Post, joins CBS News to examine Putin's ambitions.
How Trump reshaped the Republican Party
A new book titled "Finish What We Started: The MAGA Movement's Ground War to End Democracy" examines the origins, evolution and future of the "Make America Great Again" movement. Author and Washington Post reporter Isaac Arnsdorf joins "America Decides" to discuss what went into the book.
Debunking misinformation about birth control
As the Supreme Court weighs access to the abortion pill, some doctors are sounding the alarm about a troubling trend of online misinformation involving birth control. Lauren Weber, health and science accountability reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News to explain.
Biden responds to pro-Palestinian protesters
The majority of Americans now oppose Israel's military action in Gaza, according to a new Gallup poll. On Tuesday, President Biden acknowledged pro-Palestinian protesters who interrupted his speech in North Carolina. Semafor politics reporter Shelby Talcott and Washington Post national political reporter Hannah Knowles join "America Decides" with analysis.
Making the case for fan-owned major league baseball teams
Major League Baseball is scheduled to open the 2024 regular season on Thursday, and a new column in The Washington Post suggests one team should be owned by fans. Author Dan Pink joins CBS News to explain.
Trump-backed leadership orders layoffs at RNC
New leadership at the Republican National Committee fired dozens of staffers. The team comprises Trump loyalists, including the former president's daughter-in-law Lara Trump. Politico national correspondent Brakkton Booker and Washington Post national politics reporter Sabrina Rodriguez join "America Decides" to analyze the changes.
Where Biden and Trump stand on health care
The future of Medicare is on the ballot in 2024. Dan Diamond, national health reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News to discuss what both major presidential candidates say about the entitlement program that 65 million Americans rely on.
Could higher pay solve the teacher shortage?
The U.S. Department of Education says there's a shortage of teachers across the nation, with 40 states reporting public school staff levels that are lower than they were before the pandemic. Daniel Pink, contributing columnist at The Washington Post, joins CBS News to examine what can be done to end the shortage.
Examining Mitch McConnell's legacy in Senate
Sen. Mitch McConnell announced Wednesday he will step down from leadership later this year. Paul Kane, senior congressional correspondent for The Washington Post, joins CBS News to unpack McConnell's legacy.
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Trump warns "time is running out" on Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Meanwhile, a search-and-rescue mission for a downed fighter jet crew member is ongoing as the war in the Middle East rages on.
Did Trump help write the latest White House East Wing court filing?
The government's legal bid to continue East Wing construction has the hallmarks of President Trump's social media posts.
Man arrested at retirement home for wife's murder decades earlier
Janice Randle was found dead in her bed in 1992, but police couldn't make an arrest in the case until new information emerged.
3 hospitalized after bus crashes through Washington, D.C. restaurant
Washington, D.C., first responders said the building's structural integrity will be assessed once the bus is removed.
Dutch police probe explosion outside a pro-Israel Christian center
The incident comes after a string of similar nighttime attacks across Europe that have heightened concerns over antisemitism.
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Senate Democrat demands that TSA lift its "shoes-on" policy, calling it a safety risk
A key senator is demanding the TSA reverse its decision to let travelers keep their shoes on while passing through airport screening, a controversial policy at the center of a classified security warning.
American fighter jet was downed over Iran, 1 crew member rescued
U.S. officials confirmed that an F-15E fighter jet went down over Iran.
Trump signs executive order to expand NCAA's control over college sports
The executive order is designed to increase the NCAA's control over college sports, and threatens to remove federal funding for colleges and universities that don't comply with NCAA rules.
23 states sue Trump over new executive order targeting mail voting
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
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3 hospitalized after bus crashes through Washington, D.C. restaurant
Washington, D.C., first responders said the building's structural integrity will be assessed once the bus is removed.
Kansas town opens first public library after mystery donation
Frontenac, Kansas had everything it needed – except a public library. A mysterious donation changed that
Did Trump help write the latest White House East Wing court filing?
The government's legal bid to continue East Wing construction has the hallmarks of President Trump's social media posts.
Man arrested at retirement home for wife's murder decades earlier
Janice Randle was found dead in her bed in 1992, but police couldn't make an arrest in the case until new information emerged.
Undefeated UConn upset by South Carolina in women's Final Four
UConn, on a 54-game winning streak, entered the Final Four undefeated for the ninth time in school history.
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Chicago Fed's Goolsbee says he sees inflation as risk to 2026 rate cuts
Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, said mounting inflation risks "complicates the picture" on interest rates.
3 ways the Iran war is hitting Americans' pocketbooks
U.S. consumers are starting to feel the financial impact of the Iran war. Here's how the conflict is seeping into the economy.
3.1 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS are recalled
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
Employers added 178,000 jobs in March, blowing past forecasts
Hiring was much stronger than expected in March, with employers adding roughly three times the number of jobs economists predicted.
United raises bag fees, becoming second U.S. carrier to up the price this week
United did not say why it was raising its prices, but the move follows JetBlue also hiking its checked bag fees earlier this week, citing "rising operating costs."
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Did Trump help write the latest White House East Wing court filing?
The government's legal bid to continue East Wing construction has the hallmarks of President Trump's social media posts.
Trump orders DHS to pay all employees despite shutdown
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore: U.S. is "lurching again into another forever war"
In an interview with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Moore said President Trump has yet to articulate what the U.S. is doing in Iran.
23 states sue Trump over new executive order targeting mail voting
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
Trump signs executive order to expand NCAA's control over college sports
The executive order is designed to increase the NCAA's control over college sports, and threatens to remove federal funding for colleges and universities that don't comply with NCAA rules.
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New ALS treatment brings hope to patients
"CBS Saturday Morning" looks at an experimental treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, that is bringing hope to some patients suffering from the neurodegenerative disease. To inquire about possible participation in Silence ALS, an initiative to develop individualized gene-based therapies for patients with other rare genetic forms of ALS, please write to silenceals@cumc.columbia.edu.
He thought he was in good health — until fainting during a bike ride
John Cantrell was enjoying his retirement until an unexpected condition forced him to choose between two kinds of heart surgery.
HHS announces national program to study effect of microplastics on humans
The Environmental Protection Agency also added microplastics to its contaminant candidate list for the first time.
FDA approves Eli Lilly weight loss pill
The FDA approved a new GLP-1 drug from Eli Lilly. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
A COVID variant called "Cicada" is spreading. Here's what to know.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
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Deadly strikes in Ukraine and Russia kill 10, injure dozens
The attacks came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Istanbul for talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Dutch police probe explosion outside a pro-Israel Christian center
The incident comes after a string of similar nighttime attacks across Europe that have heightened concerns over antisemitism.
One dead, dozens injured in crush during rally at Peru soccer stadium
Videos broadcast by local television stations showed a large crowd of fans in the south stands amidst an explosion of fireworks.
Pope Leo carries cross for all 14 stations during Good Friday procession
Pope Leo XIV carried a wooden cross for all of the 14 stations of the Way of the Cross at the Colosseum on his first Good Friday as pontiff, marking the first time in decades that a pope carried the cross to every station.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore: U.S. is "lurching again into another forever war"
In an interview with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Moore said President Trump has yet to articulate what the U.S. is doing in Iran.
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Kenan Thompson on his career and parenthood
Kenan Thompson sits down with Kelly O'Grady to reflect on his career and parenthood while discussing his new children's book "Unfunny Bunny."
Drayton Farley performs "It's Called Doubt"
Alabama native Drayton Farley was working at a local auto plant and making bedroom recordings just a few years ago. Now he's being compared to Americana greats like Tyler Childers and Jason Isbell. His new album, "A Heavy Duty Heart," is out now. Here's Drayton Farley performing "It's Called Doubt."
Drayton Farley performs "The Luckier Ones"
Alabama native Drayton Farley was working at a local auto plant and making bedroom recordings just a few years ago. Now he's being compared to Americana greats like Tyler Childers and Jason Isbell. His new album, "A Heavy Duty Heart," is out now. Here's Drayton Farley performing "The Luckier Ones."
Drayton Farley performs "I Need Your Love"
Alabama native Drayton Farley was working at a local auto plant and making bedroom recordings just a few years ago. Now he's being compared to Americana greats like Tyler Childers and Jason Isbell. His new album, "A Heavy Duty Heart," is out now. Here's Drayton Farley performing "I Need Your Love."
Mumford & Sons on new music
Mumford & Sons' new record, "Prizefighter," recently debuted in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 200. The band spoke to Anthony Mason about their journey through the music industry, how they got their confidence back and the major collaborations on their new music.
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New film on risks and rewards of AI
"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Inside Apple's relationship with China
CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.
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.
Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan could offer prediction market services to investors
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
Company tries to make flying car of the future
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
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Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
CBS News studio shakes as Artemis II launches
Four astronauts are traveling around the moon on Artemis II, going further from Earth than anyone before. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Peter King have more.
What Artemis II astronauts will do in space
Former NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins CBS News to discuss what the Artemis II astronauts will do as they orbit the Earth after takeoff.
How Artemis II crew will sleep in space
Members of the Artemis II crew will be the first people to sleep inside the Orion spacecraft. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more on how they'll do that.
How do astronauts use the bathroom?
The science and technology behind using the restroom in space continues to evolve. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave looks at the out-of-this-world facilities available to the Artemis II crew.
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Man arrested at retirement home for wife's murder decades earlier
Janice Randle was found dead in her bed in 1992, but police couldn't make an arrest in the case until new information emerged.
From 1996: FBI arrests suspected Unabomber
On April 3, 1996, the FBI arrested Theodore Kaczynski in the Unabomber case, ending one of the longest and most intense manhunts in U.S. history. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
More on Pam Bondi's firing
President Trump's firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi is raising questions about their dynamic in the months prior. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
Plot to poison man's root beer float
A mother and daughter are accused of killing a man by poisoning his root beer float. CBS News' Peter Van Sant reports.
Tiger Woods arrest video
Golf icon Tiger Woods told officers at the scene of a Florida car crash where he was arrested for DUI that he was "just talking to the president." It's unclear if Woods was referring to President Trump. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports.
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Moon-bound Artemis II astronauts enjoy a relaxed day in space
The Artemis II astronauts continued their long coast to the moon, capturing stunning photos along the way.
NASA shares first photos of Earth taken by Artemis II
The photo shows the entire planet, as well as the Northern and Southern lights.
Artemis II crew clears Earth orbit, heads for the moon
The engine firing provided a slingshot-like boost to the Orion capsule, speeding it to 24,500 mph, the velocity needed to break free of Earth's gravitational clasp for a trek to the moon.
Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
Artemis II launches into orbit as NASA begins historic moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts launched on a nine-and-a-half-day mission around the moon and back.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
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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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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The Uplift: Welcome to Hollywood
Meet the woman who rescued a piece of the Oscars in a dumpster. Plus, we take a trip to Hollwyood to learn about the history of America's iconic film industry.
The Dish: Jollof Bowl
"CBS Saturday Morning" visits Jollof Bowl, which is bringing West African flavors to Baltimore.
Kenan Thompson on his career and parenthood
Kenan Thompson sits down with Kelly O'Grady to reflect on his career and parenthood while discussing his new children's book "Unfunny Bunny."
Donation gives Kansas town its first library
Frontenac, Kansas, is a community of 3,000 residents. When its city administrator received a mysterious $4.6 million dolllar donation from a couple whose dying wish was for a library to be built, the town sprung into action to solidify its legacy.
How the Sistine Chapel ceiling gets cleaned
The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel features one of the world's most famous art pieces painted by Michelangelo in the early 1500s. "CBS Saturday Morning" gets a behind-the-scenes look at how the masterpiece stays vibrant after 500 years.