Pope warns Vatican staff an "elegant demon" lurks among them
Pope Francis said those living in the heart of the Catholic Church "could easily fall into the temptation of thinking we are safe, better than others."
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Inquest sought in bid to solve mystery of missing "Vatican girl"
"The disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi is a black hole in the history of this country," the family's lawyer said.
Anti-abortion priest defrocked for "blasphemous" social media posts
His bishop repeatedly told Frank Pavone to stop his partisan activism for Donald Trump.
Pope heard in secret recording about payments to free nun held hostage
The broadcast of the pope's own voice in the courtroom marked a surreal new chapter in a trial that has already seen plenty of twists.
Suspected bank robber thwarted by tunnel collapsing on him
The man was brought out from under Rome's streets alive after a day-long operation involving dozens of emergency workers.
Pope lands in Canada as Indigenous groups seek full apology for school abuse
Pope Francis began a fraught visit to Canada to apologize to Indigenous peoples for abuses by missionaries at residential schools.
Angelo Sodano, once-powerful Vatican prelate, dies at 94
Sodano served until 2006 as the Holy See's No. 2 official in the role of secretary of state.
Pope Francis kisses a Ukrainian flag, denounces "massacre in Bucha"
The pope lamented "cruelty that is increasingly horrendous" in Russia's war on Ukraine and slammed the "impotence of international organizations" for failing to stop it.
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President Obama and Vice President-elect Mike Pence went to Capitol Hill Wednesday to ready their parties in the coming war over Obamacare; McDonald's has opened a new restaurant just outside Vatican City -- but locals don't seem to be craving Big Macs
WorldView: Deadly shooting near Mexican resort
Two suspected gang members have been killed in a shooting in a popular Mexican resort area. A candidate in Honduras' presidential race has been arrested. Pope Francis appointed a woman to the second highest-ranking position in the Vatican City's governorship. And the Biden administration approves an arms sale with Saudi Arabia. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM with headlines from around the world.
Pope visits Myanmar
Pope Francis opened a trip to Myanmar and Bangladesh on Monday by immediately addressing the crisis over Myanmar's crackdown on Rohingya Muslims. University of Birmingham theology professor Candida Moss joins CBSN to discuss the pope's trip.
Vatican McDonald's
McDonald's has opened a new restaurant just outside Vatican City -- but locals don't seem to be craving Big Macs. Seth Doane has more.
Pope Francis & Charlie Rose
Charlie Rose was privileged to meet Pope Francis this weekend in Vatican City. Rose was there for a "60 Minutes" report and a historic conference that brought together Fortune 500 CEOs with religious, academic and labor leaders. He also interviewed Cardinal Peter Turkson, a high-ranking Vatican official from Ghana who often appears on lists as a possible successor to the pope. They discussed how businesses can help the less fortunate.
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On Monday, Cuba will begin a week-long, choreographed farewell to its long-time leader Fidel Castro. Cubans are grieving as the death of Fidel Castro is beginning to set in; Pope Francis elevated three American bishops to the prestigious post of cardinal over the weekend.
Lizzy Myers has a genetic condition that will likely cause her to go blind
Little Lizzy Myers is crossing big things off her visual bucket list. We first introduced you to the 5-year-old last year, who has a genetic condition that will likely cause her to go blind. Her parents developed a visual bucket list so she could see the world. That included a trip to Rome, where the family had a special interaction with Pope Francis. Debora Patta reports.
n his continued efforts to open the church to the public, Pope Francis has opened his private summer home, Castel Gandolfo, to the pubic
In his continued efforts to open the church to the public, Pope Francis has opened his private summer home, Castel Gandolfo, to the public. A retreat to popes since the 17th century, Castel Gandolfo will now be a tourist destination, accessible by a weekly train that links Vatican City to the castle known as the Apostolic Palace. Allen Pizzey reports.
Vatican lost more than $100 million from COVID-19 pandemic
A sharp drop in tourism because of the coronavirus has led the Holy See to cut pay for cardinals, priests and nuns.
Pope, citing pandemic impact, cuts pay for cardinals and other Vatican clerics
As the pandemic pummels Vatican revenues, Pope Francis orders 10% pay cuts for cardinals and smaller cuts for priests and nuns who work at the Holy See.
Pope expands women's roles in Church, but draws a line at priesthood
Francis has changed a 1972 rule that said only men could serve at the altar in virtually any capacity, but he's drawn a clear line under priesthood.
COVID pandemic transforms Christmas in Europe
There were no crowds in the Vatican's St. Peter's Square on Christmas Day, where normally they gather in their tens of thousands to hear the Pope's blessing. And in London, many people felt that Christmas had effectively been canceled as the government says the country has entered its worst recession in 300 years. Holly Williams reports on how Europe is grappling with the coronavirus pandemic, as the number of known infections around the world reaches 80 million.
Pope Francis refuses to meet with Mike Pompeo ahead of 2020 election
When asked whether the meeting would be exploited by Pompeo, the Vatican's second-ranking official said, "I have no proof to say this, but certainly it is a thought that may be made."
Cardinal resigns amid financial accusations
An Italian cardinal at the Vatican is speaking out about his forced resignation. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay is in Rome with the accusations surrounding Cardinal Angelo Becciu.
Pope Francis appoints 6 women to senior roles
Pope Francis has ensured there are more women officials at the Vatican than ever before.
Report: China hackers infiltrated Vatican
A U.S. cybersecurity firm says Chinese state-backed hackers went after the Vatican. The alleged attack comes before September negotiations regarding control over the appointment of bishops and the status of churches in China. Isaac Stone Fish, a senior fellow at the Asia Society Center on U.S.-China Relations, joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest.
Number of coronavirus cases in Italy soar
There are now 105,000 reported cases of the coronavirus across six continents and at least 35,000 have died from the virus. Italy has the highest death toll outside of China. Charlie D'Agata reports.
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.
Trump fires Bondi as attorney general, installs Blanche as acting AG
President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.
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Oil prices rise after Trump insists the Iran war is going to plan
One market analyst says Trump warning the Iran war will take 2-3 more weeks, without a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, "was far less than" investors had hoped for.
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Hegseth ousts Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George
One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army.
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New weight loss drug to be sold on Trump's pharmaceutical platform
Foundayo is the first oral GLP-1 weight loss pill that doesn't require fasting.
Hospice with 97% survival rate accused of defrauding Medicare for $7.45M
They were the first in a series of arrests planned Thursday, federal officials told CBS News.
Hegseth says he will let troops take personal firearms onto military bases
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he will allow service members to carry personal weapons onto military installations.
Planning commission approves Trump's ballroom and East Wing design
The commission, which is chaired by a White House staffer, voted 9 to 1 to approve the design, which includes a ballroom with seating for 1,000 guests.
Judge dismisses Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
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Hegseth says he will let troops take personal firearms onto military bases
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he will allow service members to carry personal weapons onto military installations.
Maui doctor accused of trying to murder wife takes stand, claims self-defense
A doctor on trial on allegations he attempted to murder his wife on a hiking trail in Hawaii last year took the stand in his own defense.
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."
Judge dismisses Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
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Hegseth ousts Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George
One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army.
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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."
Mortgage rates are surging, foiling homebuyers' best-laid plans
Interest rates for a typical home loan jumped Thursday to 6.46%, the highest level since September 2025. House-hunters aren't pleased.
Starbucks offers $1,200 bonuses to baristas who offer top customer service
The coffee chain said it will also pay its workers weekly to provide more financial flexibility.
Stocks erase early losses as investors monitor Iran war developments
Stocks rebound after sliding in early-day trade, with investors buoyed by reports that Iran and Oman could monitor ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
Higher gas prices have cost drivers an extra $8.4 billion, Democrats say
With gasoline topping $4 a gallon, it now costs almost $145 to fill up a Ford F-150 pickup truck, a new analysis finds.
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Hegseth says he will let troops take personal firearms onto military bases
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he will allow service members to carry personal weapons onto military installations.
Justice Department employee who was prosecuted over Jan. 6 Capitol attack resigns
A former FBI agent who was prosecuted for his alleged role in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol and later hired by the Trump-era Justice Department has left his government post, he announced Thursday.
Trump sends mixed messages on securing the Strait of Hormuz
The president said Wednesday that the strait "will open up naturally" as its closure sends gas prices soaring at the same time he's urging other countries to "grab it."
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New weight loss drug to be sold on Trump's pharmaceutical platform
Foundayo is the first oral GLP-1 weight loss pill that doesn't require fasting.
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Hegseth ousts Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George
One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army.
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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.
State health plan for foster kids threatened 8-year-old's cancer care
North Carolina and other states have insurance plans for kids in foster care, but many doctors did not accept patients on the plans, leaving kids' guardians scrambling to find health care providers.
States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
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Trump sends mixed messages on securing the Strait of Hormuz
The president said Wednesday that the strait "will open up naturally" as its closure sends gas prices soaring at the same time he's urging other countries to "grab it."
Concern U.S. may deport Iranians held by ICE back home to a warzone
Two gay Iranian men seeking asylum in the U.S. could face execution if they're deported to Iran, a move the Trump administration has not ruled out.
Warship sunk by British fleet, remains of sailor found after 225 years
Thousands were killed and wounded during the Battle of Copenhagen, considered one of Adm. Horatio Nelson's "great battles."
Ancient golden helmet found year after it was stolen from museum
Robbers used firework bombs to break into the Drents Museum in 2025, stealing the 5th-century BC golden Helmet of Cotofenesti and three gold bracelets.
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Oil prices rise after Trump insists the Iran war is going to plan
One market analyst says Trump warning the Iran war will take 2-3 more weeks, without a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, "was far less than" investors had hoped for.
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Judge dismisses Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Gucci Mane kidnapped, robbed at gunpoint in Dallas, DOJ says
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Spoiler alert! Historic "Survivor" episode
(Spoilers ahead) "CBS Mornings" reveals details about Wednesday's historic "Survivor" episode, including who was voted off.
Kenan Thompson on new children's book
Actor and comedian Kenan Thompson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new children's book, "Unfunny Bunny."
Crew that flew Apache helicopters near Kid Rock's house suspended
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
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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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FBI arrests 8 for defrauding Medicare
The FBI arrested eight people on Thursday for allegedly scheming to defraud Medicare out of more than $50 million. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi has been following the story for several months and joins "The Daily Report" with more details.
FBI makes arrest in hospice fraud scheme
The FBI has arrested eight people in California connected to a $60 million health care fraud scheme. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi was at the scene of one of the arrests and joins "The Takeout" with more.
DOJ on charges in hospice care fraud probe
The Department of Justice announced multiple people have been charged after an investigation into hospice care fraud in California involving Medicare.
Baby in stroller fatally shot in NYC
The NYPD is seeking information after a 7-month-old baby in a stroller was fatally shot. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Man charged in connection with "Texas Killing Fields" deaths
Prosecutors have charged a man allegedly connected to two deaths tied to the "Texas Killing Fields," a site where dozens of bodies have been found since the 1970s.
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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.
Smooth countdown continues for Artemis II moon mission
Forecasters continue to predict an 80% chance of favorable weather on Wednesday for the launch of four astronauts on a flight to the moon.
Countdown begins for long-awaited Artemis II moon mission
Countdown clocks began ticking Monday, setting the stage for launch of the Artemis II moon mission early Wednesday evening.
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4/2: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi; Artemis II gets green light for translunar injection burn.
Artemis II completes translunar injection burn
The Artemis II had a successful translunar injection burn Thursday night, allowing the four-person crew to leave Earth's orbit and head for the moon. CBS News' Bill Harwood and Peter King have more.
Baggage handlers struggle to fold baby stroller
Baggage handlers went viral after a struggle to fold a stubborn baby stroller. Tony Dokoupil has more.
7-month-old baby killed in NYC shooting
A 7-month-old baby sitting in her stroller was killed by a stray bullet in what is believed to have been a "gang-motivated" shooting Wednesday afternoon in New York City, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. CBS News' Jared Ochacher has more.
Doctor accused of trying to kill wife takes stand
Maui anesthesiologist Dr. Gerhardt Konig took the stand, hoping to persuade a jury that hitting his wife repeatedly with a rock was self-defense. Jonathan Vigliotti has details.