Durbin hopes Senate inspired by McCain's life
Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Illinois, discusses his experience bridging the aisle to work with his friend Sen. John McCain and the legislation they worked on together.
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Flake calls McCain the "conscience of the Senate"
Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Arizona, shares his memories of his friend and colleague John McCain and reflects on the legacy he will leave behind.
Remembering John McCain's 2000 campaign
"CBS This Morning" co-host John Dickerson joins Margaret Brennan to talk about his time on the Straight Talk Express covering John McCain's 2000 presidential campaign.
Schumer proposes renaming Senate office building after McCain
The building is currently named after Sen. Richard Brevard Russell Jr., a Democrat from Georgia who served from 1933 to 1971
Obama on John McCain
President Obama issued a touching tribute to Sen. John McCain, who died Saturday at the age of 81. CBS Phoenix affiliate KPHO reports.
John McCain and Luke AirForce Base
Sen. John McCain, born into a military family, will long be remembered for his devotion to all branches of the military and his passion for flying. In 2002, McCain intervened to help save Arizona's Luke Air Force base from encroaching real estate development. CBS Phoenix affiliate KPHO reports.
Remembering John McCain
Sen. John McCain died Saturday at the age of 81. His family, friends and his colleagues took to Twitter to share their tributes to the legendary senator. CBS Phoenix affiliate KPHO reports.
John McCain, military hero and Senate "maverick," has died at 81
In a statement, his Senate office said he died at 4:28 p.m. on August 25, surrounded by his wife Cindy and his family
Senator John McCain dies at age of 81
John McCain, Arizona Senator, war hero and Republican party maverick has died at the age of 81 after a long battle with brain cancer. Senator McCain was a presidential candidate in 2008, losing to Barack Obama. He was an active, prominent and independent-minded lawmaker to the end. Senator McCain served as an airman in Vietnam, and was shot down and captured by Vietnamese forces.
The lasting friendship of John McCain and Lindsey Graham
Their friendship dates back years, to Bill Clinton's impeachment
Senate race is surprisingly tight in New Jersey
The state is seeing an old neighborhood brawl, but with national political implications
Why McCain is stopping cancer treatment
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joined CBSN to discuss Sen. John McCain's diagnosis with glioblastoma brain cancer and what would make a patient decide to discontinue treatment.
Sen. John McCain ceasing cancer treatment
Cancer specialist and CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins CBSN to explain Sen. John McCain's diagnosis with glioblastoma brain cancer and why McCain's family says he has decided to forgo further treatment.
Chris Van Hollen weighs in on Manafort and Cohen and their effect on Trump
On "The Takeout" this week, Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he wants to hold out for special counsel Robert Mueller's findings before taking action
New poll shows Ted Cruz 4 points ahead of Beto O'Rourke
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz has the backing of 49 percent of registered voters, with Rep. Beto O'Rourke close behind at 45 percent
Trump at West Virginia rally: "Where is the collusion?"
President Trump is in West Virginia tonight to rally in support the opponent of Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin, Patrick Morrisey
Kavanaugh pressed for graphic questioning of Bill Clinton about sexual affair
In a 1998 memo released by the National Archives, Kavanaugh wrote "the idea of going easy on him at the questioning is thus abhorrent to me"
Senate adopts resolution that press isn't the enemy of the people
The president has repeatedly declared the "fake news" media to be the "enemy" of the American people
Live stream: FCC Chair Ajit Pai testifies at Senate hearing
Chairman Ajit Pai may be asked about commission's actions regarding issue known as "net neutrality"
Sen. Scott: Trump taking "positive steps"
The South Carolina senator discussed the president's rhetoric and policy action regarding race in America one year after the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Michigan primaries hotly contested
Detroit Free Press reporter Kathy Gray joins CBSN to discuss the House, Senate and governor's primary races ahead of this November midterm elections.
Rand Paul announces he'll support Brett Kavanaugh
On Monday, the Supreme Court nominee meets with Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin, who was one of three Democrats to back Trump's first Supreme Court nominee, Neil Gorsuch
Mike Pompeo grilled on Trump-Putin meeting
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was grilled on President Trump's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin during his testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the Helsinki summit.
Mike Pompeo grilled on Trump-Putin summit
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the Helsinki summit
Calif.'s emission rules
The acting head of the EPA said the U.S. needs a single standard for fuel efficiency for cars and trucks, which sets up a showdown with California, which has the authority to set its own admissions rules. Reuters reporter David Shepardson joins CBSN to discuss his reporting about the Trump administration targeting California's authority to set emissions rules.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
9/11 changed the U.S.; can we change back?
Twenty-five years after the September 11 terrorist attacks, former Carter White House speechwriter James Fallows offers thoughts on the legacy of 9/11 and how American daily life and civic culture changed after the attack.
Remembering 9/11: Andrew Card on the moment everything changed
On the morning of September 11, 2001, President George W. Bush was visiting an elementary school in Sarasota, Fla., when his chief of staff, Andrew Card, informed him that America was under attack – a singular moment, captured in an iconic photograph.
Remembering 9/11: Where tragedy left its marks
"Sunday Morning" talks with people forever touched by the 2001 terror attacks, from a man who helped a woman escape the North Tower, to a Marine major who rushed into the Pentagon, to a young woman who lost her dad when Flight 93 crashed in Pennsylvania.
Detective says cruelty of woman's murder will "stay with me forever"
Lt. Dakota Black of the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office in Shawnee, Oklahoma, says the case of Makayla Meave, a missing teacher's aide, was one of the most heart-wrenching cases of her career.
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Are mortgage rates heading back above 7%? Here's what experts think.
Mortgage rates have climbed sharply this year amid mounting concerns about inflation and U.S. debt.
See the U.S. cities where worker pay is rising fastest
Although worker wages have risen modestly this year, pay is increasing much faster in some metro areas than in others, labor data shows.
Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
August jobs report shows U.S. added 162,000 jobs, blowing past forecasts
Strong hiring last month was driven by gains in education and in leisure and hospitality, with the nation's jobless rate remaining steady at 4.1%.
Sturdy stock market mints a record number of 401(k) millionaires
The number of millionaire 401(k) accounts at Fidelity reached a record 769,000 in the second quarter.
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Trump administration makes another Supreme Court appeal on mail ballot fight
The filing comes after a U.S. District Court judge extended an order against the Postal Service enforcing President Trump's executive order for the November elections.
Trump, Vance to speak at RNC Midterm Convention in Dallas
Republican National Committee Midterm Convention is a rare mid-cycle gathering of party leaders and delegates President Trump has called as a way to rally the party faithful ahead of November's contests.
Trump delivers $10 million to Ken Paxton in first major contribution of midterms
President Trump's MAGA Inc. super PAC had previously only given one donation this midterm cycle: about $800,000 to Darline Graham.
Guyana latest "third country" to accept migrants deported from U.S.
Guyana is one of more than 30 nations that have now signed deals with the Trump administration as part of President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration.
Fetterman texts reveal impatience with constituent duties
A former staffer confirmed that Sen. John Fetterman has routinely dismissed and at times refused to do core aspects of the job.
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What is postpartum psychosis?
Experts discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression), a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy.
What is postpartum psychosis?
Postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression) is a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy. Correspondent Faith Salie talks with experts about the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis; and with a mother whose experience of hallucinations and distorted reality soon after giving birth threatened her and her family.
A woman was in pain for decades. A chance meeting helped her learn why.
Dawn Jemison started dealing with pelvic pain as a preteen. It took decades to learn why — and to find a solution.
Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Clancy trial highlights need to rethink postpartum care: "The duty is on the system"
Lindsay Clancy's case is resonating with moms across the U.S. — bringing into focus the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the lack of resources for many women.
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Remembering 9/11: When Gander provided safe haven in a time of crisis
When U.S. airspace was closed on 9/11, grounding 38 international flights on Newfoundland, a small town's residents gave shelter and comfort to 7,000 stranded passengers and crew members – generosity that inspired the musical "Come From Away."
Witkoff, Kushner arrive in Ukraine after Putin talks in push for peace
After meeting Putin, President Trump's envoys are expected to discuss a proposal to end the war in Ukraine.
Indonesia volcano eruptions cancels hundreds of flights in major airport hub
More than 500 flight movements were cancelled after the volcano erupted and spewed ashes into the air.
UN endorses new map that shows Africa's size more accurately
Africa has long been represented as smaller than its real size in maps, which are largely based on an ancient projection.
U.K.'s Nigel Farage said he "wasn't listening" in donation scandal conversation
Nigel Farage has downplayed his involvement in the scandal which has seen the Reform party accused of breaking British electoral law.
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Robert De Niro on helping revive Lower Manhattan after 9/11
As the dust settled on NYC following the 9/11 attacks, Robert De Niro and producer Jane Rosenthal founded the Tribeca Film Festival as a way to pull Lower Manhattan out of the ashes and help revitalize a shattered city.
Robert De Niro on helping revive Lower Manhattan after 9/11
As the dust settled on New York City following the 9/11 attacks, Robert De Niro and his longtime business partner, producer Jane Rosenthal, looked for ways to pull Lower Manhattan out of the ashes. The Tribeca Film Festival, which debuted in 2002, has not only successfully launched a new generation of filmmakers; it has also helped revitalize the city in what De Niro called "an act of defiance." Tracy Smith talks with De Niro and Rosenthal about their festival's mission: to use art as an antidote to what they see as traumatic times facing America.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who recently left us, including two-time Grammy-winning jazz singer Cassandra Wilson.
9/6: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Looking back at 9/11; Robert De Niro on revitalizing Lower Manhattan; how Gander, Newfoundland responded to 9/11; postpartum psychosis; Gloria Steinem and the founding of Ms. Magazine; and the quest for the best burger.
"Come From Away": Transforming tragedy into art, darkness into light
Irene Sankoff and David Hein discuss their acclaimed musical about the residents of Gander, Newfoundland, who offered aid and comfort to 7,000 air passengers and crew members stranded in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks.
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Self-driving AI Uber put to the test
Leigh Kiniry tests out an autonomous, AI-powered Uber in London.
FBI deputy director on using AI to fight crime
The FBI is using artificial intelligence to fight crime as it leans into targeting cartels and transnational criminal organizations. CBS News' Anna Schecter spoke with FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia about the new technology.
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.
How AI is reshaping the U.S. Open for players and fans
At the U.S. Open, artificial intelligence is giving players and fans a new way to experience the tournament.
U.S. Open embraces artificial intelligence
At this year's U.S. Open, live artificial intelligence insights are bringing the digital world to the court, reshaping the tournament experience. CBS News digital reporter Lauren Fichten has the details.
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Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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Detective says cruelty of woman's murder will "stay with me forever"
Lt. Dakota Black of the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office in Shawnee, Oklahoma, says the case of Makayla Meave, a missing teacher's aide, was one of the most heart-wrenching cases of her career.
A young mom was near death from lead poisoning. Who was trying to kill her?
Hannah Pettey, 22, a married mother of two from Alabama, suffered debilitating pain and lost more than 45 pounds as her health rapidly declined. Doctors suspected either her mother or her husband were trying to poison her.
Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy trial
A judge in Massachusetts declared a mistrial in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, who killed her three young children, after jurors said for a third time they could not agree on a verdict.
Luxury brands' labor practices under scrutiny
Italian authorities are turning their attention to the luxury brands at the top of the fashion food chain after allegations of cheap labor and exploitation.
FBI deputy director on using AI to fight crime
The FBI is using artificial intelligence to fight crime as it leans into targeting cartels and transnational criminal organizations. CBS News' Anna Schecter spoke with FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia about the new technology.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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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.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
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.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Inside secret schools for Afghan girls
The Taliban has banned secondary education for girls, but there are some educators running secret schools for girls. Senior foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab looks into how girls are learning in the shadows.
Michigan's Benson on election security
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, who is the Democratic nominee for governor, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that as a federal judge blocked the Trump administration from enforcing President Trump's new ballot measure, her department will "use every tool in our toolbox to ensure they know the truth about our elections."
Inside Guantanamo before 9/11 trials
In 2013, Lesley Stahl got unprecedented access to the Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, facility where accused 9/11 terrorists were set to face trial
Open: "Face the Nation," Sept. 6, 2026
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," President Trump's envoys Steve Wiktoff and Jared Kushner landed in Kyiv in an attempt to end the now five-and-a-half yearlong war with Russia. Plus, a look at where the midterm elections stand with less than two months until Election Day.
Nature: Newfoundland
We leave you this Sunday morning on the coast of Newfoundland. Videographer: Mike Hernandez.