EPA IG will review former EPA official Samantha Dravis' employment records
Dravis forcefully denied accusations by Democratic Sen. Tom Carper that she missed work for much of three months in 2017 and 2018
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Trump off script
President Trump literally threw away prepared remarks Thursday at a tax roundtable in West Virginia. He opted instead to mainly focus on illegal immigration, trade and his views on Sen. Joe Manchin. Meanwhile, EPA administrator Scott Pruitt is facing criticism over several of his actions within the department. He is facing three separate audits from the EPA's inspector general. Bloomberg chief Washington correspondent Kevin Cirilli joins CBSN to break down the latest political developments.
Trump says Pruitt is a "good man" but will review reports
The president also fielded questions about porn actress Stormy Daniels
Pruitt wanted to use sirens to get through D.C. traffic
Two weeks after Pruitt's lead security agent said no, he was reassigned. Pruitt's current security lead is under scrutiny by two Democratic senators
Why are we talking about Scott Pruitt, Trump's embattled EPA chief?
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EPA's Scott Pruitt on emissions standards
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt says there will be changes to the Obama administration's vehicle emissions standards, but said the exact levels have yet to be determined. This was Pruitt's first public appearance since stories emerged about a controversial rental arrangement he had with a lobbyist.
Trump reassures Scott Pruitt in phone call
The EPA administrator's costly travel and his $50 per night rental of a room in a condo owned by the wife of a lobbyist have drawn scrutiny
Pruitt announcing revisions in vehicle fuel emission standards
The move comes a day after the Trump administration announced its intentions to roll back signature Obama-era greenhouse gas and fuel emissions standards for cars and light trucks on Monday
WH reportedly reviewing EPA chief's rental of condo linked to lobbyist
Until last July, Scott Pruitt was renting a Washington condo from the wife of a top energy lobbyist for very-below-market rate of $50 per night
Scott Pruitt on climate change
EPA administrator Scott Pruitt sits down with Major Garrett on this week's episode of "The Takeout." Pruitt said it is an "obvious fact" that the climate is changing and the people contributes to it, but Pruitt said it is "too rudimentary" to focus on that.
EPA chief got waiver for business class flight on foreign airline
Pruitt flew on a foreign carrier in business class to make it back in Washington in time for a cabinet meeting, the EPA says
Clean power plan repeal
The EPA is set to repeal the Obama-era "Clean Power Plan" without immediately replacing it. Senior law fellow at the Environmental Law and Policy Center and former EPA acting assistant administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation Janet McCabe joined CBSN to discuss what this move means for the country's commitment to cutting carbon emissions.
EPA policy rollback
President Trump is ending one of the Obama administration's signature environmental policies, the Clean Power Plan that limits carbon emissions from power plants that burn coal. Politico energy reporter Emily Holden joins CBSN to discuss the ramifications.
Tense scene at UCLA after police order protesters to leave
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters remained behind barricades on the UCLA campus early Thursday after police apparently moved in on their camp.
Stormy Daniels' former attorney returning to the stand in Trump trial
An attorney who represented two women seeking payments in 2016 for their silence about alleged sexual encounters with Donald Trump will continue his testimony Thursday.
GOP-led Arizona Senate votes to repeal 1864 abortion ban
A similar repeal of Arizona's 1864 abortion ban passed the GOP-controlled House last week, and Gov. Katie Hobbs has said she'd sign the measure.
Federal Reserve holds rates steady. Here's the financial impact.
The Fed is keeping its benchmark interest rate in a range of 5.25% to 5.5%, the level it's held since July 2023.
Ground beef tested negative for bird flu, USDA says
The USDA tested 30 samples from states with herds infected by H5N1.
Officers in Wisconsin kill student officials say was potential school shooter
Officials say that a school shooting threat was "neutralized" at a middle school west of Madison, Wisconsin, Wednesday morning, with no reported injuries to those inside the school.
"Belligerent" United passenger faces hefty fine. Here's how much.
A man's physical and verbal threats caused the United flight from London to Newark, New Jersey, to divert to Bangor, Maine.
UnitedHealth data breach caused by lack of multifactor authentification, CEO says
UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty told lawmakers that its subsidiary Change Healthcare didn't have multifactor authentification.
Orphaned bear cub thriving after rescue, wildlife refuge says
A bear cub is thriving after she was orphaned when a group of people were caught on camera pulling her from a tree to take pictures.
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Abortion access defines key New York congressional races
Several New York Democrats acknowledged that Republicans are more aggressively counterpunching on the issue of abortion in the 2024 election cycle.
Stormy Daniels' former attorney returning to the stand in Trump trial
An attorney who represented two women seeking payments in 2016 for their silence about alleged sexual encounters with Donald Trump will continue his testimony Thursday.
Police begin moving in on pro-Palestinian protesters at UCLA
Police removed barricades and began dismantling a pro-Palestinian demonstrators' fortified encampment early Thursday at the UCLA campus after hundreds of protesters defied police orders to leave
Ground beef tested negative for bird flu, USDA says
The USDA tested 30 samples from states with herds infected by H5N1.
"Belligerent" United passenger faces hefty fine. Here's how much.
A man's physical and verbal threats caused the United flight from London to Newark, New Jersey, to divert to Bangor, Maine.
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"Belligerent" United passenger faces hefty fine. Here's how much.
A man's physical and verbal threats caused the United flight from London to Newark, New Jersey, to divert to Bangor, Maine.
Federal Reserve holds rates steady. Here's the financial impact.
The Fed is leaving its benchmark interest rate unchanged, noting a lack of progress in curbing inflation.
Johnson & Johnson offers $6.5 billion to settle talc cancer lawsuits
Plaintiffs have three months to vote on whether to approve a proposed legal settlement that would resolve nearly all talc lawsuits.
The main reason self-driving cars are not ready for prime time
"It's like trying to send a rocket to the moon in 1910 when the Wright Brothers were still working on their planes," one expert said.
UnitedHealth data breach caused by lack of multifactor authentification
UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty told lawmakers that its subsidiary Change Healthcare didn't have multifactor authentification.
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Abortion access defines key New York congressional races
Several New York Democrats acknowledged that Republicans are more aggressively counterpunching on the issue of abortion in the 2024 election cycle.
Stormy Daniels' former attorney returning to the stand in Trump trial
An attorney who represented two women seeking payments in 2016 for their silence about alleged sexual encounters with Donald Trump will continue his testimony Thursday.
GOP-led Arizona Senate votes to repeal 1864 abortion ban
A similar repeal of Arizona's 1864 abortion ban passed the GOP-controlled House last week, and Gov. Katie Hobbs has said she'd sign the measure.
Biden is forgiving $6.1 billion in student debt for 317,000 people
The Biden administration said it's erasing debt for people who attended the for-profit Art Institutes, which shut down in September.
Greene says she will force vote next week on ousting speaker
Rep. Marjorie Tyalor Greene has dangled the threat of dethroning Johnson since late March after he relied on Democrats to push through a $1.2 trillion spending bill to avert a government shutdown.
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Ground beef tested negative for bird flu, USDA says
The USDA tested 30 samples from states with herds infected by H5N1.
Johnson & Johnson offers $6.5 billion to settle talc cancer lawsuits
Plaintiffs have three months to vote on whether to approve a proposed legal settlement that would resolve nearly all talc lawsuits.
Doctor explains why mammograms should start at age 40
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains why experts hope more aggressive screening guidelines will help address some concerning breast cancer trends.
Walnuts sold at Whole Foods recalled after E. coli outbreak
Recall involves shelled walnuts distributed in 19 states and sold in bulk bins at natural food and co-op stores.
Cats died after drinking raw milk from bird flu-infected cows
Cat deaths and neurological disease are "widely reported" around farms where the H5N1 bird flu virus was detected, health officials say.
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Face of Neanderthal woman revealed 75,000 years after she died
Shanidar Z's skull — thought to be the best preserved Neanderthal find this century — "was as flat as a pizza," experts said.
Secret burial pits, bones and kids' notebooks found in Mexico City
It marks the first time in recent memory that anyone claimed to have found such a body disposal site in the capital.
Tourist camps swept away as Kenya floods hit renowned game park
Kenya's Red Cross says it helped rescue dozens of people from the Maasai Mara game park as deadly floods spreads across the region.
Planet's deepest blue hole discovered but depth remains a mystery
Blue holes are considered an "oasis" for marine life — but the Taam Ja' Blue Hole off the coast of Mexico remains largely mysterious.
U.K. shares video of first migrants being detained under Rwanda plan
Britain's government is claiming a "major milestone" in its controversial plan to fly anyone arriving in the U.K. without permission to Rwanda.
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Harvey Weinstein appears in court as prosecutors seek September retrial
Prosecutors asked for a September retrial for Harvey Weinstein.
Judi Dench revisits her Shakespearean legacy in new book
Judi Dench has tackled nearly every female role in William Shakespeare's plays, from Juliet to Cleopatra.
Judi Dench talks Shakespearean journey
In her seven-decade career, Dame Judi Dench has played nearly every female character in William Shakespeare's plays, from Juliet to Cleopatra. Dench and her late husband even used to refer to Shakespeare as "the man who pays the rent." That's also the title of her new book, written with her friend Brendan O'Hea. First on "CBS Mornings", she shares stories from a lifetime of iconic Shakespearean roles and much more with Anthony Mason.
2024 Tony Award nominations announced
See who's nominated for the 77th annual Tony Awards. The Tonys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, June 16.
Major Tony Award nominations announced
Only on CBS Mornings, Tony Award-winning actors Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsberry announced the nominations in six key categories for the 77th Annual Tony Awards.
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How AI is used to fight seasonal allergies
Pollen counters are turning to artificial intelligence as seasonal allergies worsen due to climate change. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff explains how technology is changing the long and tedious process of pollen counting.
Exploring ethics of advanced AI assistants
Artificial intelligence assistants may soon be able to do much more than play your favorite music or call your mom, but some Google researchers warn about possible ethical dilemmas. CBS News reporter Erica Brown has more.
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.
Newspapers accuse artificial intelligence companies of stealing content
A newly-filed lawsuit targets two of the biggest generative AI platforms in the world, Open AI, the creators of ChatGPT and Microsoft's Copilot AI program.
New technology could help allergy sufferers
If you think allergies are worse this year, you aren't imagining it. CBS News correspondent Dave Malkoff shows us how a hyperlocal pollen count could help people manage symptoms better.
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Face of Neanderthal woman revealed 75,000 years after she died
Shanidar Z's skull — thought to be the best preserved Neanderthal find this century — "was as flat as a pizza," experts said.
G7 agrees to phase out coal power
The group of nations in the G7 have announced an agreement to phase out coal power plants by 2035. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
Planet's deepest blue hole discovered but depth remains a mystery
Blue holes are considered an "oasis" for marine life — but the Taam Ja' Blue Hole off the coast of Mexico remains largely mysterious.
How AI is used to fight seasonal allergies
Pollen counters are turning to artificial intelligence as seasonal allergies worsen due to climate change. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff explains how technology is changing the long and tedious process of pollen counting.
Videos show where cicadas have already emerged in the U.S.
The bugs emit a loud, droning buzzing sound when they emerge — signaling they are ready to mate.
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Woman arrested after friend shot dead in uncompleted suicide pact
Family members said Heavenly Faith Garfield and the victim had been discussing the pact for several weeks, the affidavit says.
4 children, 2 adults wounded in Fort Worth shooting, officials say
The shooting occurred at an apartment complex in west Fort Worth, authorities said.
Officers kill school shooting threat in Wisconsin, officials say
Officials say that a school shooting threat was "neutralized" at a middle school west of Madison, Wisconsin, Wednesday morning, with no reported injuries to those inside the school.
Secret burial pits, bones and kids' notebooks found in Mexico City
It marks the first time in recent memory that anyone claimed to have found such a body disposal site in the capital.
Gang leader who turned D.C. area into "hunting ground" gets life in prison
MS-13 members targeted random civilians so they could increase their status within the gang, prosecutors said.
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Meet the NASA astronauts on Starliner flight
Boeing is set to launch its first-ever spaceflight with humans next week. The Starliner spacecraft will lift off from Florida on Monday night for a multi-day mission to the International Space Station. Commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunny Williams, two seasoned NASA astronauts who are a part of the mission, join CBS News to go over the flight.
New NASA images show iconic Horsehead Nebula in unprecedented detail
The Horsehead Nebula, which NASA has called "one of the most distinctive objects in our skies," is located in the constellation Orion.
Astronauts confident Boeing's Starliner is finally ready for crew flights
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
Man who hoped to be first Black astronaut in 1960s finally heading to space
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
Spacecraft spots "spiders" scattered across surface of Mars
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
CBS newsman Charles Osgood (1933-2024)
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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Bee colony delays Arizona Diamondbacks game
A colony of bees discovered behind home plate delayed a Major League Baseball game for nearly two hours Tuesday night between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers in Phoenix. Matt Hilton, a professional beekeeper, came to the rescue.
Meet the NASA astronauts on Starliner flight
Boeing is set to launch its first-ever spaceflight with humans next week. The Starliner spacecraft will lift off from Florida on Monday night for a multi-day mission to the International Space Station. Commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunny Williams, two seasoned NASA astronauts who are a part of the mission, join CBS News to go over the flight.
Biden cancels $6.1 billion in student loans
The Biden administration announced its latest round of student debt relief Wednesday. More than $6 billion will be canceled for 317,000 borrowers who enrolled at any Art Institutes campus between 2004 and 2017. CBS News reporter Haley Ott has more.
Fed keep rates steady: Breaking down decision
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday it is keeping interest rates steady. The move comes as the central bank continues to deal with inflation. Jeanna Smialek, Federal Reserve and economy reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News to discuss.
UnitedHealth CEO testifies about data breach
UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty issued an apology while testifying before a House committee Wednesday about the cyberattack against subsidiary Change Healthcare that paralyzed insurance payments to hospitals, pharmacies and medical practices nationwide. Nicole Sganga has details.