Paris wants to name venue after murdered Olympian
Rebecca Cheptegei died Thursday at a Kenyan hospital where she was being treated after 80% of her body was burned in the attack. She was 33.
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Ugandan Olympian dies after allegedly being set on fire by boyfriend
Officials in Uganda say Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei has died in a Kenyan hospital four days after she was allegedly set on fire by her boyfriend.
Olympic athlete set on fire by her boyfriend, police say
Rebecca Cheptegei's boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema, poured petrol on her and set her ablaze during an argument, police said.
At least 18 dead after landfill site collapses in Uganda
At least 18 people were killed after a landfill collapsed in the Ugandan capital, according to the country's prime minister and the Red Cross.
17 human skulls found at suspected shrine in Uganda
Seventeen human skulls buried in metal boxes have been unearthed at a suspected shrine in the center of Uganda and there may be more at the site, police say.
Lion makes record-breaking swim
Meet Jacob, known as "Africa's most resilient lion." After surviving being gored, his family being poisoned and two attempted poachings, he and his brother just managed to break a record in Uganda as they made a treacherous swim across a crocodile-filled waterway.
Experts say it's time to speed up the return of Africa's stolen history
Western museums hold countless African artifacts looted during colonial times, and while some are finally coming home, it's an uphill battle.
Chimpanzees seek out medicinal plants to treat ailments, study finds
Scientists monitoring 51 chimpanzees saw sick or injured animals eating certain plant items that were not part of their normal diet.
Lawmakers approve anti-LGBTQ bill considered among harshest in Africa
Ghana's parliament has approved a bill that would give the country some of the harshest anti-LGBTQ legislation in Africa.
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Dressed head-to-toe in protective gear, 60 Minutes joined virus hunters in Uganda inside an abandoned mineshaft in 2022. They were there to test bats for viruses that could be lethal to humans – hoping to find the next deadly virus before it finds us.
70-year-old woman gives birth to twins in Uganda, doctor says
"At 70 years when I'm considered weak, unable to get pregnant and deliver, or look after a baby, and here is a miracle of the twins," the mother said.
At least 41 killed in rebel attack on Ugandan school
The victims included the students, one guard and two members of the local community who were killed outside the school, officials said.
Uganda's president signs anti-gay law
Uganda's President Museveni signed one of the world's harshest anti-LGBTQ bills into law. calling for life imprisonment for anyone found to have engaged in homosexual acts. President Biden denounced it as a violation of human rights.
Proposed Uganda law would impose death penalty for some LGBTQ acts
The bill approved by lawmakers would even make family members vulnerable to imprisonment for failing to report loved ones.
Family awarded $10.5 million for newlywed beheaded by gate at Utah park
Judge Bruce Jenkins called Esther Nakajjigo's death "gruesome and overwhelmingly shocking."
"Great hope" as Uganda's Ebola outbreak is officially declared over
Officials are lauding the country's response to the latest outbreak of the deadly virus, but some say delays meant missed opportunities to test potential vaccines.
Uganda is set to declare an end to its latest deadly Ebola outbreak
According to the World Health Organization, an outbreak is over after 42 consecutive days with no new cases, or twice the incubation period of Ebola.
2-year-old boy rescued after being "swallowed" by hippo, Uganda police say
Police said the boy was playing at his home, which is about a half-mile from a lake where about 6,000 hippopotamuses live.
Young climate activist calls for urgent action
Vanessa Nakate has become the face of climate activism in Africa. The 25-year-old started a youth climate movement in her native Uganda in 2019 and used an incident where she was cropped out of a photo with other climate activists to fuel her fight for climate justice. Ben Tracy shares more.
Many U.S. labs cannot test for Ebola strain behind Uganda's outbreak
A CDC official called it a "huge priority" for the agency to expand availability of tests for this virus.
Fire at a boarding school for the blind kills 11 girls in Uganda
Internal Affairs Minister General Kahinda Otafiire said the school has been cordoned off as a "crime scene."
WHO "concerned" over potential scope of Uganda's Ebola outbreak
Officials are investigating eight recently reported cases that seemed to have no link to known contacts already infected with Ebola.
U.S. to screen passengers from Uganda for Ebola
An overseas outbreak of Ebola has U.S. officials on alert. Major U.S. airports will begin screening all travelers from Uganda for Ebola.
Uganda is racing to contain a deadly Ebola outbreak
Officials say the current outbreak of Sudan ebolavirus may be to blame for at least 23 deaths, and one expert tells CBS News he sees it "getting worse before it gets better."
Senate holds "vote-a-rama" on ICE funding, rejects move to ban DOJ fund
The Senate will soon hold what's expected to be a marathon vote series as Republicans seek to fund immigration agencies under the Department of Homeland Security without help from Democrats.
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Iran says "no tangible progress" in talks; Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon truce
Iran says there's been no progress in talks with the U.S. after tit-for-tat strikes, as Hezbollah rejects new Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
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Trump's name must come off the Kennedy Center by June 12
There's been no word yet on if the Kennedy Center plans to remain open after July 5. It was to be closed for two years for extensive repairs beginning this summer.
John Bolton plans to plead guilty in classified documents case, sources say
A federal grand jury indicted John Bolton, former national security adviser to President Trump, on 18 counts last year.
Trump plans to attend NBA Finals in New York City, sources say
Trump, a native New Yorker and self-described Knicks fan, said he was invited to attend a Knicks playoff game by the team's owner James Dolan, who has donated to Mr. Trump's political campaigns.
Alleged $30M fraud ring involving children's health services busted, officials say
Federal authorities have busted what they say is a $30 million fraud conspiracy involving billing for children's behavioral health services that were never provided, officials announced.
California governor, LA mayoral primary election vote counting continues
CBS News projected Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to advance while the fates of Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman, as well as gubernatorial candidates Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer, were unknown.
Guide missing for a week on Mount Everest found alive: "Miracle"
A Sherpa guide was found crawling to base camp on Mount Everest a week after he went missing.
Trump plans $700 million investment in new coal plants and terminal
The money is expected to fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in California.
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The U.S. is minting more millionaires than ever. Here's why.
A stock market boom is elevating more Americans into the ranks of the nation's millionaires, a new study finds.
Dow soars nearly 900 points as Wall Street bets on Iran peace deal
Despite flare-ups in Middle East violence, investors remain optimistic that the U.S. and Iran will soon end the war.
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Trump's name must come off the Kennedy Center by June 12
There's been no word yet on if the Kennedy Center plans to remain open after July 5. It was to be closed for two years for extensive repairs beginning this summer.
Alleged $30M fraud ring involving children's health services busted, officials say
Federal authorities have busted what they say is a $30 million fraud conspiracy involving billing for children's behavioral health services that were never provided, officials announced.
John Bolton plans to plead guilty in classified documents case, sources say
A federal grand jury indicted John Bolton, former national security adviser to President Trump, on 18 counts last year.
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The U.S. is minting more millionaires than ever. Here's why.
A stock market boom is elevating more Americans into the ranks of the nation's millionaires, a new study finds.
Dow soars nearly 900 points as Wall Street bets on Iran peace deal
Despite flare-ups in Middle East violence, investors remain optimistic that the U.S. and Iran will soon end the war.
Trump plans $700 million investment in coal plants and terminal
The money is expected to fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in California.
SpaceX plans record stock market debut that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire
SpaceX says it plans to raise up to $75 billion when it goes public this month in what could be the largest stock market debut ever, and it would put Elon Musk on course to becoming the first trillionaire.
American Airlines suspends 6 routes because of high jet fuel costs
American Airlines said it is temporarily cutting six routes amid rising jet fuel costs, including several flights to Los Angeles.
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Trump's name must come off the Kennedy Center by June 12
There's been no word yet on if the Kennedy Center plans to remain open after July 5. It was to be closed for two years for extensive repairs beginning this summer.
Alleged $30M fraud ring involving children's health services busted, officials say
Federal authorities have busted what they say is a $30 million fraud conspiracy involving billing for children's behavioral health services that were never provided, officials announced.
John Bolton plans to plead guilty in classified documents case, sources say
A federal grand jury indicted John Bolton, former national security adviser to President Trump, on 18 counts last year.
House Republicans seek DOJ probe of allegations raised by Epstein's assistant
Republican lawmakers asked the Justice Department to investigate allegations raised by Jeffrey Epstein's longtime assistant that she was abused by two men.
Trump plans to attend NBA Finals in New York City, sources say
Trump, a native New Yorker and self-described Knicks fan, said he was invited to attend a Knicks playoff game by the team's owner James Dolan, who has donated to Mr. Trump's political campaigns.
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Upcoming billing change could make pregnancy pricier
Come January, pregnancy care physician billing codes will change from a bundled system to an à la carte one.
Possible flesh-eating screwworm case in Texas, USDA says
A possible case of the flesh-eating New World screwworm is being investigated in Texas, the USDA reported Wednesday.
WHO massively scales back number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo
While 330 Ebola infections are confirmed in central Africa and huge challenges remain, hundreds more suspected cases "have been cleared out," the WHO says.
Details on promising pancreatic cancer drug
A new drug was shown in trials to keep pancreatic cancer patients alive for twice as long as chemotherapy alone. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
A nurse stole fentanyl and AI missed it, state records say
Sentri7, drug diversion software powered by artificial intelligence and used at hundreds of U.S. hospitals, did not catch a monthslong string of fentanyl thefts in Tennessee in 2025, according to a state document.
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Guide missing for a week on Mount Everest found alive: "Miracle"
A Sherpa guide was found crawling to base camp on Mount Everest a week after he went missing.
Endangered Tasmanian devil named Mary escapes wildlife park
Wildlife experts backed by a sniffer dog and a thermal-imaging drone operator are searching for the "extremely shy" marsupial, officials said.
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Iran says "no tangible progress" in talks; Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon truce
Iran says there's been no progress in talks with the U.S. after tit-for-tat strikes, as Hezbollah rejects new Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Israel and Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire if Hezbollah cuts off attacks
The Israeli and Lebanese governments have agreed to implement a ceasefire, after weeks of deadly fighting between Israel and Hezbollah had imperiled broader negotiations between the U.S. and Iran to end their conflict.
North Korea announces opening of a new nuclear facility
State media photos showed what appeared to be a large centrifuge hall, indicating the plant is likely used to enrich weapons-grade uranium.
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Summer music highlights of 2026
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.
Stars talk chemistry in "Office Romance"
Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein, stars of "Office Romance," speak to "CBS Mornings" about the new romantic comedy, why Lopez calls herself a "hopeful romantic" and how Goldstein says he wrote the movie with his co-star in mind.
Kane Parsons talks "Backrooms" success
At just 20 years old, director Kane Parsons is making movie history. His film "Backrooms" landed the biggest opening ever for an original horror film and made Parsons the youngest director ever to top the box office. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the film's success, where he drew inspiration from and why he doesn't want to embrace AI.
Jon Hamm talks "Your Friends & Neighbors"
Jon Hamm previews "Your Friends & Neighbors" season 2 finale, saying "it is satisfying" and provides some answers for fans. He also talks about the relatability of the show's characters and reflects on "Mad Men."
André De Shields on Tony nomination
André De Shields speaks to "CBS Mornings" about starring in "Cats: The Jellicle Ball," which is a reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber's classical musical told through the lens of ballroom culture. De Shields talks about bringing ballroom to Broadway and his latest Tony nomination.
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ChatGPT user describes AI-fueled delusions
CBS News spoke with five people who say they were led to believe they had developed an emotional connection to an AI chatbot. They are now involved in a digital support group for people who say they experienced AI-fueled delusions or spirals. ChatGPT user Micky Small joins "The Daily Report" to share her experience.
OpenAI CEO meets with lawmakers on Capitol Hill
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with Republican and Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday to oppose proposals that would require developers to obtain government approval before releasing new artificial intelligence models. Jordan Rae Kelly, former director for cyber incident response on the National Security Council, joins with analysis.
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.
Microsoft VP explains its AI assistant Scout
Microsoft announced a slew of new AI products during its annual Microsoft Build developers conference in San Francisco. Scott Hanselman, a Microsoft vice president, speaks with CBS News about the product.
Meta unveils new AI business agent
Businesses can now expand their AI customer service with Meta's help. Senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to talk about that and some of the other big tech stories of the day.
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El Niño could bring more widespread coral bleaching, NOAA warns
The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.
Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts, use it to make bread
More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
Meteor lights up southern Michigan
Days after a meteor exploded over New England, another fireball was spotted, visible in the Midwest to the Northeast. Rob Marciano has more.
Ancient coin, mysterious markings found under Notre Dame cathedral
A team of archaeologists at the iconic cathedral is digging straight down and back in time, to Roman Paris 2,000 years ago.
NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
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Details on alleged $30 million fraud ring
Federal law enforcement officials on Thursday announced that two Ohio state employees and two co-conspirators were indicted in connection with an alleged $30 million Medicaid billing fraud scheme involving children's behavioral health services that were never rendered. As part of the investigation, 14 vehicles were seized, including a Maserati, a Mercedes, a Bentley and a McLaren, according to a source. CBS News senior Justice Department Sarah Lynch has more.
Deadly shooting at high school graduation
One person was killed, and three others were injured during a high school graduation in Northern California, officials say. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
SCOTUS rules on "skinny label"drugmaker case
The Supreme Court issued a ruling backing a generic drugmaker accused of infringing Amarin Pharma patents for so-called "skinny labels." CBS News' Jan Crawford reports.
More on Todd Blanche's law career
Todd Blanche, President Trump's former personal attorney and the current acting attorney general, is expected to be nominated to lead the Justice Department permanently, sources say. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
Bolton expected to plead guilty, sources say
President Trump's former national security adviser during his first term, John Bolton, is expected to plead guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information, sources tell CBS News. Contributor Jessica Levinson joins with more insight.
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Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
Blue Origin vows to resume New Glenn launches despite explosion
Damage to Blue Origin's lone launch pad in the wake of last week's spectacular explosion was not as severe as initially feared, the company said.
NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
Blue Origin assesses impact of New Glenn explosion
Blue Origin assess the impact of Thursday's New Glenn explosion, prompting concern about NASA moon program delays.
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Details on alleged $30 million fraud ring
Federal law enforcement officials on Thursday announced that two Ohio state employees and two co-conspirators were indicted in connection with an alleged $30 million Medicaid billing fraud scheme involving children's behavioral health services that were never rendered. As part of the investigation, 14 vehicles were seized, including a Maserati, a Mercedes, a Bentley and a McLaren, according to a source. CBS News senior Justice Department Sarah Lynch has more.
Early details on John Bolton plea deal
President Trump's former national security adviser, John Bolton, will plead guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information, two sources say. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
ICE arrests dozens at South Carolina business
South Carolina officials say Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested dozens of people in a raid. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Deadly shooting at high school graduation
One person was killed, and three others were injured during a high school graduation in Northern California, officials say. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
Todd Blanche on expected nomination
Todd Blanche is reacting to news of his expected nomination to serve as attorney general of the Justice Department. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.