Trump officials set to meet oil companies
Trump administration officials will meet with representatives from major oil companies to discuss Venezuela, sources say. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
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The CIA analyzed Venezuela leadership options
The Central Intelligence Agency produced an assessment that analyzed different political leadership scenarios in Venezuela, CBS News has learned. Lilia Luciano has more from the Venezuela-Colombia border.
Future leadership of Venezuela uncertain
More questions are emerging about the future of Venezuela's leadership after Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in, and as many await a democratic transition after Nicolás Maduro's ousting. CBS News' Nikole Killion, Matt Gutman and Lilia Luciano report.
More on plans to intercept another oil tanker
The U.S. is planning to intercept another sanctioned oil tanker historically linked to Venezuelan oil transport, two officials with knowledge of the plan tell CBS News. Ret. U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery joins CBS News with more.
Maduro says he's a prisoner of war
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro proclaimed his innocence in court and said he was kidnapped after a U.S. military operation over the weekend led to his capture. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
More on oil companies, Venezuela
Trump administration officials are set to meet with representatives from Chevron, ConocoPhillips and Exxon to discuss Venezuela, two sources tell CBS News. Aaron Navarro reports.
Maduro and his wife plead not guilty
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty in a Manhattan courtroom Monday and said through a translator, "I'm innocent. I'm not guilty -- I'm a decent man." He's facing federal weapons and drug-related charges. Maduro's wife also pleaded not guilty.
Lawmakers react to Venezuela briefing
Some lawmakers received a briefing on the operation inside Venezuela that led to Nicolás Maduro's capture. CBS News' Taurean Small has more on their reactions.
Maduro arraigned in U.S. court, Trump threatens other nations
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appeared before a judge in New York to face charges related to drug trafficking after the U.S. military attack on Venezuela.
Vet on Trump push for Venezuela regime change
Phil Klay, a U.S. Marine veteran of the Iraq War and a professor at Fairfield University, joins CBS News with his reaction to the raid that deposed former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and President Trump's calls for regime change.
Venezuela raid draws comparisons to Iraq war
President Trump's declaration that the U.S. would run Venezuela after arresting its leader has drawn comparisons to the U.S. intervention in Iraq. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd breaks it all down.
Legality of U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro
Questions remain about the legality of the operation that captured former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Former federal prosecutor Scott Fredericksen joins CBS News to discuss.
U.S. looking to tap Venezuelan oil reserves
President Trump is pushing for U.S. oil companies to tap into Venezuela's oil reserves following the raid over the weekend that captured Nicolás Maduro. Ed Hirs, energy fellow at the University of Houston, joins CBS News to discuss.
Who is Delcy Rodriguez?
Delcy Rodriguez has been sworn in as Venezuela's acting president. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more on who she is.
Details on Venezuela's oil reserves
President Trump is pushing for U.S. oil companies to invest in Venezuela's oil industry after the capture of Nicolás Maduro on Saturday. Philip Luck, director of the CSIS Economics Program, joins CBS News to discuss.
Breaking down the operation to capture Maduro
New details are emerging about "Operation Absolute Resolve," the mission that captured former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Military analyst and Retired U.S. Army Major Mike Lyons joins CBS News to discuss.
Expert on Trump's comments after Venezuela
Following the raid in Venezuela that captured Nicolás Maduro, President Trump called for a U.S. takeover of Greenland and threatened U.S. action against Colombia and Cuba. Brett Bruen, president of The Global Situation Room Inc., joined CBS News with his thoughts.
Lawmakers react to briefing on Maduro capture
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill shared their thoughts after a briefing Monday night on the operation that captured former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. House Speaker Mike Johnson praised the mission, while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer expressed concerns that similar military action could be carried out by the U.S. elsewhere.
Oil stock prices rise after U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Maduro
Shares in Chevron, Exxon and other energy companies climbed, while oil prices jumped, on Monday after Maduro's ouster.
Inside Maduro's defiant first courtroom appearance
Former Venezuelan President Nicoás Maduro was arraigned Monday, declaring through a translator he is a "decent man," innocent of all charges, and "I am still president of my country."
After Maduro's ouster, two powerful women could vie for control of Venezuela
Maduro's vice president, Delcy Rodríguez, was sworn in as president of Venezuela. But opposition leader María Corina Machado could prevail in a future election.
Maduro defiant in court, new details on U.S. raid
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, pleaded not guilty to federal drug trafficking and other charges before a judge in a federal courthouse in lower Manhattan. Meanwhile, new details are emerging about the covert U.S. operation to capture Maduro from his residence in downtown Caracas. Matt Gutman, Ed O'Keefe, Charlie D'Agata, Lilia Luciano, Cristian Benavides and Jill Schlesinger have more.
New details on the covert operation to capture Maduro
Months of planning led to a covert operation that caught the Venezuelan leader completely off guard.
How Venezuela turmoil could affect U.S. gas prices
The arrest of Nicolás Maduro sent oil stocks higher. With Chevron leading the way, the Dow hit a record-high of nearly 49,000. Oil prices are also up. Jill Schlesinger explains what it means.
The two women vying to run Venezuela
The capture of Nicolás Maduro is prompting strong reaction from Venezuelans in the United States, and those who fled across the border into Colombia. Lilia Luciano has more on the two women vying to lead the country. Then, Cristian Benavides reports on opposing viewpoints on U.S. intervention.
House votes to rein in Trump on Iran as war loses GOP support
In May, the Senate advanced a similar measure to force the president to end the prolonged conflict with Iran.
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Iran says "no tangible progress" made in talks as Israel, Lebanon renew truce
Iran says there's been no progress in talks with the U.S. after tit-for-tat strikes, as Israel strikes Lebanon following a ceasefire announcement.
Trump expected to nominate Todd Blanche as permanent attorney general
President Trump is expected to nominate Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to serve in the role permanently, several sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
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.
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.
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.
SPLC asks judge to weigh sanctions against DOJ for sending out unsigned indictment copy
The Southern Poverty Law Center asked a judge to consider sanctioning federal prosecutors, after the DOJ shared an unsigned and unstamped copy of a superseding indictment with members of the media.
Ohio State reaches $100 million settlement over school doctor accused of sex abuse
The school has fought lawsuits in federal court since 2018 brought by former student athletes against the university over its failure to stop abuse by Dr. Richard Strauss.
Flesh-eating New World screwworm found in Texas calf, USDA says
The USDA said the only animal affected was a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, after larvae were identified in its umbilical area.
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U.S. destroys alleged drug boat in Pacific, killing 2 more people
At least 207 people have been killed since the Trump administration began targeting those it calls "narcoterrorists" in September.
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.
Ohio State reaches $100 million settlement over school doctor accused of sex abuse
The school has fought lawsuits in federal court since 2018 brought by former student athletes against the university over its failure to stop abuse by Dr. Richard Strauss.
Flesh-eating New World screwworm found in Texas calf, USDA says
The USDA said the only animal affected was a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, after larvae were identified in its umbilical area.
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.
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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.
Ford recalls nearly 420,000 vehicles over faulty seat belts
Safety watchdog said seat belts in certain Ford Expedition and Lincoln vehicles may inadvertently lock, preventing them from functioning properly.
These are the best airlines in 2026, according to The Points Guy
The Points Guy's annual ranking gives extra weight to affordability this year as higher fuel costs and airline fees squeeze travelers.
Outback Steakhouse sued for $1.5M over alleged mashed potato slip-and-fall
A Virginia woman alleges she suffered serious injuries after slipping on what appeared to be mashed potatoes at an Outback Steakhouse.
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U.S. destroys alleged drug boat in Pacific, killing 2 more people
At least 207 people have been killed since the Trump administration began targeting those it calls "narcoterrorists" in September.
Trump expected to nominate Todd Blanche as permanent attorney general
President Trump is expected to nominate Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to serve in the role permanently, several sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
SPLC asks judge to weigh sanctions against DOJ for sending out unsigned indictment copy
The Southern Poverty Law Center asked a judge to consider sanctioning federal prosecutors, after the DOJ shared an unsigned and unstamped copy of a superseding indictment with members of the media.
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.
House votes to rein in Trump on Iran as war loses GOP support
In May, the Senate advanced a similar measure to force the president to end the prolonged conflict with Iran.
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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" made in talks as Israel, Lebanon renew truce
Iran says there's been no progress in talks with the U.S. after tit-for-tat strikes, as Israel strikes Lebanon following a ceasefire announcement.
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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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.
Tribeca at 25: NYC festival celebrates music, Broadway and New York stories
The 25th edition of the film and media festival opens on Wednesday, showcasing more than 100 world premiere documentaries and narrative features, as well as short films, live music, podcasts and conversations with leading entertainment figures.
Analyzing the YouTuber-to-filmmaker boom
The sci-fi horror flick "Backrooms" was the number one movie in the U.S. as of Tuesday. The filmmaker behind the movie, 20-year-old YouTuber Kane Parsons, is now the youngest director with a number one film globally. Brooks Barnes, The New York Times' chief Hollywood correspondent, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Peabo Bryson, singer known for Disney movie hits, dies at 75
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
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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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1 dead, 3 hurt in high school graduation shooting in Northern California, officials say
One person died and three others, including a child, were injured in a shooting Wednesday night at a high school graduation in Northern California, officials said.
Ohio State reaches $100 million settlement over school doctor accused of sex abuse
The school has fought lawsuits in federal court since 2018 brought by former student athletes against the university over its failure to stop abuse by Dr. Richard Strauss.
Coast Guard searching in Lynette Hooker case
A team of specialized Coast Guard divers and investigators have been searching the Sea of Abaco in the Bahamas for missing Michigan mother Lynette Hooker. Cristian Benavides reports.
FBI kills hostage-taker in California
A 15-hour standoff at a bank building in Bakersfield, California, ended Wednesday after all hostages were freed and the suspect was killed by the FBI. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Details on suspect in bank hostage standoff
All hostages are safe and a suspect is dead after an hourslong standoff at a bank in California, police said on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
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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.
Blue micromoon makes rare appearance this weekend
A rare blue micromoon will appear in night skies this weekend. Here's what to expect.
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Friend of missing American in Bahamas speaks
A friend of Lynette Hooker, who went missing in the Bahamas two months ago, spoke to CBS News about Hooker's disappearance as a U.S. Coast Guard team continues its search. Cristian Benavides reports.
CEO accused of violating U.S. sanctions
Federal agents arrested tech CEO Jamshid Ghomi, a dual citizen of the U.S. and Iran. Ghomi is accused of selling sensitive U.S. computer equipment to Iran, violating U.S. sanctions against the country. Nicole Sganga reports.
1 killed at California commencement ceremony
One person was killed and three others were injured in a shooting outside a commencement ceremony near Sacramento, California. Carter Evans reports.
Eye Opener: Shooting at graduation ceremony
One person was killed at a high school graduation ceremony in California. Plus, a tech CEO is arrested for allegedly selling American equipment to Iran and laundering millions of dollars. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
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.