Latest on alleged Minnesota fraud schemes
More details are emerging surrounding allegations of fraud in Minnesota among members of the Somali community. CBS News Minnesota's Jonah Kaplan reports.
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Walz slams Trump's use of slur
President Trump recently used a slur for people with intellectual disabilities to describe Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. CBS News Minnesota reporter and anchor Esme Murphy joins to discuss.
Trump targets Walz with slur, attacks Omar and Somali community
In an invective posted to the Truth Social platform on Thanksgiving, President Trump used a slur for people with intellectual disabilities to describe Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
Walz orders third party to audit Medicaid billing at Minnesota DHS
Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday said that a third party will audit billing for 14 Medicaid services that are deemed to be "high risk" for fraud in Minnesota.
VP Debate Watch Party in Grand Rapids, MI
CBS News National Correspondent Jericka Duncan sat down with voters in Grand Rapids Michigan to watch the Vice Presidential Debate. Listen to their reactions to the debate.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announces run for third term
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday announced his plans to seek reelection, launching a rare bid for a third consecutive term that would make history if he wins.
Cops: Wounded shooting victims expected to live
Two children were killed and 17 more people were injured in a Minneapolis shooting on Wednesday. Police say all the wounded are expected to survive. CBS News' Lana Zak, Anna Schecter and Aaron Navarro report.
Trump speaks with Walz after school shooting
Federal officials are investigating Wednesday's deadly shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more on how President Trump is responding.
Walz gives update on Minneapolis shooting
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and other officials spoke to reporters Wednesday on the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church, which is attached to a school building. Two young children were killed and 17 others were injured in the shooting.
DNC chair urges Democrats to "fight"
Top Democrats emphasized party unity and railed against President Trump's policies on the first day of the Democratic National Committee's annual summer meeting in Minneapolis Monday. CBS News correspondent Nidia Cavazos has more.
Democratic governors gather in Wisconsin
Democratic governors from across the U.S. have gathered in Wisconsin to discuss ways to counter the Trump administration and the future of the party. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has the details.
Hundreds gather for the funeral of Melissa and Mark Hortman
Hundreds gathered Saturday morning at Minneapolis' Basilica of St. Mary for the private funeral of Democratic Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark and their dog, Gilbert.
A fact check on Gov. Walz's appointment of Vance Boelter
About six years ago, Boelter was appointed to the Minnesota Governor's Workforce Development Board by Democratic Gov. Tim Walz. But what exactly does being appointed to that board mean?
Police: Melissa Hortman's home broken into
The home where Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed last weekend was broken into overnight, police say. CBS News Minnesota reports.
Trump says he won't call Walz about lawmaker shootings
President Trump said Tuesday that he won't call Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after the targeted shootings of two state lawmakers because it would "waste time."
1 Minnesota lawmaker killed, 1 injured in targeted shootings: What we know
A suspect is in custody after Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot Saturday, while state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded.
2 Minnesota lawmakers shot in politically motivated attacks, Walz says
Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded in politically motivated shootings early Saturday, Gov. Tim Walz said. Authorities have also identified a suspect who is still at large.
Timeline of recent U.S. political violence
The shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses over the weekend highlights the rise in political violence that's been seen in the U.S. over the past five years. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Details on charges in lawmaker shootings
Vance Boelter is facing several charges after being arrested for allegedly shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
Minnesota shooting suspect's charges
Vance Boelter, the man accused of fatally shooting former Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, is set to appear in court on Monday afternoon. Boelter has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder, as well as two counts of second-degree attempted murder for reportedly shooting Democratic Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, authorities said. CBS News' Naomi Ruchim reports, while retired FBI special agent Mary Ellen O'Toole joins with more.
Early details on Minnesota shootings arrest
The man suspected of killing a Democratic lawmaker and her husband has been arrested. Police say he was taken into custody without incident, even though he was armed at the time. As CBS' Cristian Benavides reports police found a list of other possible targets in his vehicle including abortion rights advocates and abortion facilities.
Walz addresses arrest in Minnesota shootings
Gov. Tim Walz and other officials spoke to reporters Sunday night following the arrest of the suspected shooter of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses.
Suspected Minnesota lawmaker shooter arrested
Police have arrested Vance Boelter, the man suspected of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses. CBS News Minnesota reports.
Hochul pushes back at House hearing
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul pushed back at Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida's questioning during a House hearing on sanctuary cities. "You're putting a federal problem on our laps, and you know what, it gets old after a while. I wish you would just do your jobs," Hochul said.
Why Blue state governors are at House hearing
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz testified before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on their states' immigration policies. CBS News' Taurean Small has more.
Iran admits protest deaths, but claims situation "under total control"
As Trump mulls his options, Iran's top diplomat claims more than two weeks of deadly anti-government unrest is under control, and he's willing to negotiate.
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Feds sending more agents into Minneapolis, days after deadly shooting
The Department of Homeland Security has promised to send hundreds more federal agents into Minneapolis, days after one shot and killed a woman there.
Powell says the Fed was served DOJ subpoenas over building renovations
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
Mom warns of risks after daughter's death revealed links to online nihilists
Jaimee Seitz said her daughter was convinced to take her own life by members of the online True Crime Community, or TCC, who glorify mass shootings, violence and nihilism.
Trump has a plan to make housing more affordable. Will it work?
Economists say high home prices and a shortage of available properties may limit how much federal action can lower U.S. housing costs.
Surfer missing for over 30 hours rescued, dramatic video shows
A U.S. Coast Guard crew on Friday rescued a 68-year-old man who had become stranded one day earlier while surfing in Puerto Rico.
Justice Department has scrapped its "Peacemakers" office
In the civil rights era, the agency formed its Community Relations Service, a group of dozens of federal specialists who were informally referred to as "America's peacemaker."
Democrat Mary Peltola launches Alaska Senate bid
Mary Peltola served as Alaska's representative in the U.S. House from 2022 to 2025.
Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
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Trump has a plan to make housing more affordable. Will it work?
Economists say high home prices and a shortage of available properties may limit how much federal action can lower U.S. housing costs.
Democrat Mary Peltola launches Alaska Senate bid
Mary Peltola served as Alaska's representative in the U.S. House from 2022 to 2025.
Surfer missing for over 30 hours rescued, dramatic video shows
A U.S. Coast Guard crew on Friday rescued a 68-year-old man who had become stranded one day earlier while surfing in Puerto Rico.
Mom warns of risks after daughter's death revealed links to online nihilists
Jaimee Seitz said her daughter was convinced to take her own life by members of the online True Crime Community, or TCC, who glorify mass shootings, violence and nihilism.
3 inmates dead, 12 hurt after "major fights" at Georgia prison, authorities say
A disturbance at a prison in northern Georgia Sunday afternoon left three inmates dead and 12 more injured along with a guard, authorities say.
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Trump has a plan to make housing more affordable. Will it work?
Economists say high home prices and a shortage of available properties may limit how much federal action can lower U.S. housing costs.
Barbie with autism being introduced by Mattel
Mattel is introducing a Barbie with autism as the newest member of its line intended to celebrate diversity.
Trump urges credit card companies to slash interest rates to 10% for one year
President Trump called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates late Friday, an idea that has drawn strong support from lawmakers in both parties but pushback from card issuers.
Looking for a job? Here are the best U.S. cities to find openings.
Midsize cities like Pittsburgh and Columbia, South Carolina, offer some of the best employment prospects, analysis finds.
Trump posted some U.S. jobs data before its official release
The White House said it will review its protocols for releasing economic data after President Trump's "inadvertent public disclosure."
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Democrat Mary Peltola launches Alaska Senate bid
Mary Peltola served as Alaska's representative in the U.S. House from 2022 to 2025.
RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement has picked up steam in statehouses
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
Powell says the Fed was served DOJ subpoenas over building renovations
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
U.S. officials to meet with Danish officials Wednesday about Greenland, sources say
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
Justice Department has scrapped its "Peacemakers" office
In the civil rights era, the agency formed its Community Relations Service, a group of dozens of federal specialists who were informally referred to as "America's peacemaker."
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Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement has picked up steam in statehouses
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
"Enough": Oprah Winfrey on her weight-loss lessons
Oprah Winfrey is one of the best-known, most-admired and successful people on the planet. But for years she seemed powerless to conquer her fluctuating weight problem … until new medications, and a new attitude about her weight, gave her a breakthrough, which she describes in "Enough," a new book she has co-written with Dr. Ania Jastreboff. They talk with Jane Pauley about an individual's genetically-influenced weight range, and how to reset it. Winfrey also relates the long road she traveled since she began her TV career in Nashville, facing sexism, racism, and comments about her weight.
NYC nurses strike looms as negotiations pass midnight deadline
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute, with major hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association failing to get a deal done before Sunday's midnight deadline.
State of denial: How insurance companies impact health care today
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
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Spain makes largest-ever cocaine seizure at sea in U.S.-aided bust
Police released a video on social media showing officers on a speed boat intercepting the ship and DEA agents on the scene.
Iran admits protest deaths, but claims situation "under total control"
As Trump mulls his options, Iran's top diplomat claims more than two weeks of deadly anti-government unrest is under control, and he's willing to negotiate.
Bride and groom among 8 killed in gas explosion at wedding
The father of the groom said his wife and sister-in-law were also killed in the explosion, BBC News reported.
U.S. officials to meet with Danish officials Wednesday about Greenland, sources say
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
Human heads displayed at Ecuador tourist beach in warning to gangs
Images on social media showed five heads tied with ropes on two wooden posts at a popular whale watching destination in Ecuador's southwest.
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Behind-the-scenes at the Golden Globes
Celebrities brought glitz and glamor to the red carpet Sunday at the Golden Globes. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke with some of Hollywood's biggest stars and gives a behind-the-scenes look at the awards night.
NAACP Image Awards nominations
The NAACP Image Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements and performances of people of color in arts and entertainment. Comedian and actor Deon Cole and NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson exclusively reveal some of the nominees on CBS Mornings for this year's awards.
The Grateful Dead's Bob Weir dies at 78
Bob Weir, a co-founder and guitarist for the iconic rock band the Grateful Dead, has died at 78. Anthony Mason looks back at Weir's life and music career.
Big moments from Golden Globes
Entertainment Tonight co-hosts Nischelle Turner and Kevin Frasier break down the winners, surprises and big moments from the Golden Globes.
Here's who won big at the Golden Globes
At the first major awards show of the season, "One Battle After Another" and "Adolescence" both won four awards. In a surprise win, "Hamnet" upset "Sinners" for best motion picture for a drama.
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Mom warns of risks after daughter's death revealed links to online nihilists
Jaimee Seitz said her daughter was convinced to take her own life by members of the online True Crime Community, or TCC, who glorify mass shootings, violence and nihilism.
How to outsmart cybercriminals and protect your data
In his new book "Spies, Lies, and Cybercrime," former FBI Counterintelligence Operative Eric O'Neill describes the art of outsmarting cybercriminals and protecting your data and wallet. O'Neill spoke with CBS News' Major Garrett about steps people can take to stay safe online.
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.
Meta signs 3 deals for nuclear energy to power AI data centers
Facebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its artificial intelligence data centers.
U.K. could ban X if platform can't "get a grip" on AI sexualized images
Britain's leader says all options on the table if Musk's X platform doesn't stop Grok AI tool being used to generate non-consensual sexualized images.
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
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Spain makes largest-ever cocaine seizure at sea in U.S.-aided bust
Police released a video on social media showing officers on a speed boat intercepting the ship and DEA agents on the scene.
Fire erupts at Mississippi synagogue
A fire broke out at a Jackson, Mississippi, synagogue. CBS News' Jason Allen has more on the investigation into potential arson.
Suspect arrested in synagogue arson attack
Authorities arrested a suspect after a fire badly damaged the largest synagogue in Mississippi. Investigators say the fire pattern and video surveillance point to arson. Jason Allen reports.
Husband charged in wife's killing after affair with au pair goes on trial
Prosecutors say was it an elaborate double-murder scheme to frame another man in the stabbing of his wife.
3 inmates dead, 12 hurt after "major fights" at Georgia prison, authorities say
A disturbance at a prison in northern Georgia Sunday afternoon left three inmates dead and 12 more injured along with a guard, authorities say.
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Astronaut says early return to Earth is "right call," but "bittersweet"
Mike Fincke thanked NASA for making crew health the agency's top priority.
NASA hopes to return Crew 11 to Earth next week over medical issue
NASA officials reported Thursday that an unidentified member of Crew 11 was dealing with "a medical situation" that would require the crew to return to Earth sooner than anticipated.
NASA cutting ISS mission short
Four crew members aboard the International Space Station will be brought home more than a month early in the coming days as NASA cuts its mission short due to health concerns. NASA says the ailing astronaut is stable and while it is not an emergency, weeks more in space are not in the best interest of their health.
ISS crew returning early due to medical issue
The crew at the International Space Station will return home early because of what NASA is calling a medical concern with a crew member. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
NASA postpones spacewalk for medical concerns
NASA on Thursday postponed a scheduled spacewalk on the International Space Station due to a "medical concern." CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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How Bob Weir redefined rhythm guitar
Bob Weir, a founding member of the Grateful Dead, died at age 78, his family announced. Dean Budnick and Mike Greenhaus, the editors-in-chief for Relix Magazine, join with more on Weir's impact.
Officers agitate Minneapolis protesters
Minneapolis protesters are still decrying ICE raids in Minnesota. Over the weekend, Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino spoke to CBS News' Nicole Sganga about efforts to de-escalate tensions, but Sganga has more about what she witnessed officials doing on the scene.
Iran turmoil continues with more violence
Anti-government protests continued in Iran over the weekend, while President Trump was briefed on potential military options in the region after he warned about violence, a senior U.S. official said. CBS News Middle East reporter Courtney Kealy has more.
More on potential DOJ probe into Powell
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced Sunday that he's being investigated by the Justice Department over his testimony on renovations to the Federal Reserve building in Washington, D.C. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman and Nancy Cordes have the latest.
Behind-the-scenes at the Golden Globes
Celebrities brought glitz and glamor to the red carpet Sunday at the Golden Globes. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke with some of Hollywood's biggest stars and gives a behind-the-scenes look at the awards night.