Vermont drought is hitting dairy farmers hard as they turn to costly measures
An ongoing drought in Vermont is depleting feed crops, causing problems for dairy farmers who have been pushed to adapt and take costly measures to care for their cattle.
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Prosecutors seek death penalty in fatal shooting of Border Patrol agent
Teresa Youngblut is charged with murder in the fatal shooting of David Maland during a traffic stop in northern Vermont.
Sen. Sanders says VA should listen to vets
Senator Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, joins Margaret Brennan on "Face the Nation" to discuss the firing of Veteran Affairs Secretary David Shulkin and the ethical questions concerning EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt.
Sen. Sanders is confident legislation to stop U.S. support of Saudi Arabia in Yemen will pass
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, joins Margaret Brennan to discuss the Climate Change report and pulling back support for Saudi Arabia in the war in Yemen.
Sanders dismisses idea of "limited strike" on Iran
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, joins moderator Margaret Brennan on the campaign trail in Columbia, South Carolina, to discuss the 2020 race and Iran.
Trump plans for migrant deportations to Libya
The Trump administration may begin deporting migrants to Libya as soon as this week. Two U.S. officials said that these deportations would be operated by the U.S. military. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Tufts student detained in Louisiana is denied bond, lawyers say
Lawyers for Rümeysa Öztürk, a Tufts University graduate student, said she was denied bond by an immigration judge.
Here Comes the Sun: Jamie Lee Curtis and more
Jamie Lee Curtis sits down with Tracy Smith to discuss her career, her sobriety, and what she has learned from her parents. Then, Conor Knighton travels to Vermont to learn about the 251 Club. "Here Comes the Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Here Comes the Sun: Nick and Vanessa Lachey, and more
TV personalities Nick and Vanessa Lachey sit down with Jonathan Vigliotti to discuss their show "Love is Blind." Then, Martha Teichner visits Dog Mountain in Vermont to learn more about the paradise for dogs and the chapel where humans can grieve their furry friends. "Here Comes the Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Here Comes the Sun: Sen. Patrick Leahy and more
Vermont Democratic Senator Patrick Leahy sits down with CBS News' Robert Costa to discuss his upcoming retirement. Also, Seth Doane travels to Germany to learn how Birkenstock is handling counterfeiters. "Here Comes The Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Detained Palestinian student must remain in Vermont, judge says
Mohsen Mahdawi — a Columbia student who was detained at a U.S. citizenship interview last week — must remain in Vermont for at least 90 days while his legal team pushes for his release.
Federal judge orders Tufts student detained by ICE to be brought to Vermont
A federal judge has ordered a Tufts University student detained by ICE last month to be brought to Vermont by May 1.
Details on detainment of Mohsen Mahdawi
Federal agents on Monday detained pro-Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi, who was involved in protests at Columbia University last year. His lawyers say he was taken into custody as he arrived for a citizenship interview in Vermont. One day before his arrest, he spoke with CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano.
DHS arrests man at citizenship appointment
Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian man who was involved in protests at Columbia University, was taken into custody by the Department of Homeland Security when he arrived at a citizenship interview in Vermont on Monday, his attorneys say. CBS News' Lilia Luciano brings us the latest.
Sanders, AOC on "Fighting Oligarchy" tour
Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York have been holding rallies across the U.S. to speak out against the Trump administration's policies as part of their "Fighting Oligarchy" tour. USA TODAY reporter Riley Beggin joins "CBS Morning News" to discuss.
A library had one entrance for the U.S. and Canada for 100 years. Not anymore.
By Oct. 1, all Canadians will be required to use the entrance to the Haskell Free Library and Opera House on Canada's side of the border, the U.S. government said.
Measles outbreaks confirmed in 3 states
Fifteen states across the U.S. are now reporting cases of the measles, with Texas, New Mexico and New Jersey considered to have outbreaks. On Tuesday, California, Vermont and Oklahoma reported new cases of the deadly virus. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports.
JD Vance's family greeted by protesters near Vermont ski resort
Crowds protesting Vice President JD Vance the day after an Oval Office blowout over Ukraine lined roadways Saturday near a Vermont ski resort.
Vermont border agent's death exposed latest violence linked to cultlike group
A third, a shadowy figure known online as "Ziz," remains missing in connection with the death of the U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont after authorities linked their cultlike group to six deaths in three states.
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Suspect arrested in shooting of three Palestinian men in Vermont; companies may be reformulating products to use cheaper ingredients.
Woman charged in U.S. border patrol officer's death ordered held without bail
A Washington state woman has been ordered to be held without bail in connection with the death of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont.
Arrest made in fatal shooting of U.S. Border Patrol agent
The FBI says it arrested a 21-year-old Washington state woman in the fatal shooting of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont.
Dramatic rescue of dog from freezing river in Vermont caught on video
The dramatic rescue of the dog in Berlin, Vermont, was caught on video by his son and has been shared widely on social media.
Northern lights may be visible in parts of the U.S. New Year's Eve
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve, but cloud cover may put a damper on festivities.
$5,000 reward offered after bald eagle shot and killed in Vermont
The bald eagle was killed by shotgun fire, federal officials said.
Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act to deploy troops to Minnesota
An ICE officer shot a man Wednesday night in Minneapolis after allegedly being attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
Machado presents Trump with Nobel Peace Prize medallion
Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado previously said she wanted to "share" the prize for removing Nicolás Maduro from power.
Gulf states pushing to avert U.S.-Iran conflict, official says
Several key U.S. allies in the Middle East have engaged in intensive diplomacy between Iran and the United States, aiming to stave off a military conflict, a Gulf official told CBS News.
What is the Insurrection Act, and why is Trump threatening to invoke it?
President Trump is threatening to invoke a centuries-old law to deploy troops to Minnesota. Here's what to know.
Couple says ICE tear-gassed their vehicle with 6 children inside
A couple and their six children say they were trapped inside their vehicle when tear gas exploded underneath.
Mexico seeks answers after, it says, citizen dies in ICE custody in Georgia
Mexican authorities were seeking details about what they say was the death of a Mexican citizen in an ICE detention facility in Georgia.
Dueling accounts of ICE shooting of Venezuelan migrant in Minneapolis
Cell phone footage shared on social media by a Democratic state senator appears to show the moments after Wednesday's shooting took place, in which a woman calls 911 and can be heard pleading for help.
Sidelining of DOJ's Civil Rights Division in ICE shooting is unusual, experts say
Though DOJ says there's "no basis" for criminal civil rights probe in ICE shooting case, some legal experts say the division's lack of involvement here is unheard of.
Could ICE agent in Good's shooting claim immunity from state charges?
The ICE agent involved in the fatal shooting could try to invoke immunity under the Constitution's Supremacy Clause to try to end state criminal prosecution.
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Charlie Kirk's accused killer asks judge to disqualify prosecutors
An 18-year-old child of a deputy county attorney attended the campus event where Kirk was shot and texted with their father.
Muhammad Ali forever stamp the ultimate reversal of government's view of him
Postal officials have unveiled a forever stamp honoring Muhammad Ali. It marked the ultimate reversal of the government's view of the late boxing legend.
FBI: 1 arrested after protesters smash into unmarked federal vehicles
The FBI says that a suspect is in custody after protests in north Minneapolis Wednesday evening culminated in vandalism and the apparent compromising of federal documents.
Dueling accounts of ICE shooting of Venezuelan migrant in Minneapolis
Cell phone footage shared on social media by a Democratic state senator appears to show the moments after Wednesday's shooting took place, in which a woman calls 911 and can be heard pleading for help.
Cincinnati museum celebrates the history of small businesses through their signs
The American Sign Museum in Cincinnati is a collection of more than a century of entrepreneurship and ambition.
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ACA enrollment ends today in most states, as tax credit fix stalls
Some Americans are dropping their Affordable Care Act health plans after tax subsidies lapsed and their premiums spiked.
Mortgage rates fall to 3-year low, offering relief for homebuyers
The average interest rate on a typical mortgage dipped to 6.06%, the lowest level since September 2022, according to Freddie Mac.
Bankruptcy filings surged last year. Here's what's behind the rise
The increase in bankruptcy filings comes as Americans face a slate of economic pressures, from sticky inflation to elevated borrowing costs.
Senators say bipartisan compromise on ACA tax credits has stalled
"We are in a little bit of a pothole," said GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno, who previously expected the compromise to be unveiled this week.
How the new $6,000 senior tax deduction could impact older Americans
A new tax deduction for senior citizens is kicking in this tax season, potentially providing bigger refunds to millions, the AARP says.
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Muhammad Ali forever stamp the ultimate reversal of government's view of him
Postal officials have unveiled a forever stamp honoring Muhammad Ali. It marked the ultimate reversal of the government's view of the late boxing legend.
Mexico seeks answers after, it says, citizen dies in ICE custody in Georgia
Mexican authorities were seeking details about what they say was the death of a Mexican citizen in an ICE detention facility in Georgia.
FBI: 1 arrested after protesters smash into unmarked federal vehicles
The FBI says that a suspect is in custody after protests in north Minneapolis Wednesday evening culminated in vandalism and the apparent compromising of federal documents.
Dueling accounts of ICE shooting of Venezuelan migrant in Minneapolis
Cell phone footage shared on social media by a Democratic state senator appears to show the moments after Wednesday's shooting took place, in which a woman calls 911 and can be heard pleading for help.
Gulf states pushing to avert U.S.-Iran conflict, official says
Several key U.S. allies in the Middle East have engaged in intensive diplomacy between Iran and the United States, aiming to stave off a military conflict, a Gulf official told CBS News.
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ACA enrollment ends today in most states, as tax credit fix stalls
Some Americans are dropping their Affordable Care Act health plans after tax subsidies lapsed and their premiums spiked.
Trump admin. reverses sudden cuts in mental health, addiction programs
The Trump administration reversed cuts to grants for mental health and addiction treatment programs that a CBS News source said were valued at around $1.9 billion.
Chicago mayor explains how he's tackling the city's life expectancy gap
In 2023, life expectancy in the Loop was 87.3 years, while in West Garfield Park, life expectancy was just 66.6 years, according to the city's Health Department.
Recalled "super greens" supplement linked to dozens of salmonella cases, CDC says
Illnesses linked to the New York-based Live it Up Super Greens brand powder were reported in 21 states from Aug. 22 to Dec. 30, 2025.
Wide variation found in funding for states' rural health proposals
Every state will receive at least $100 million annually from the federal Rural Health Transformation fund, but some scored millions more based on their plans and willingness to pass policies embracing MAHA initiatives.
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Mummified cheetahs found in caves in Saudi Arabia
Researchers excavated seven mummies along with the bones of 54 other cheetahs from a site near the city of Arar.
Mexico seeks answers after, it says, citizen dies in ICE custody in Georgia
Mexican authorities were seeking details about what they say was the death of a Mexican citizen in an ICE detention facility in Georgia.
Gulf states pushing to avert U.S.-Iran conflict, official says
Several key U.S. allies in the Middle East have engaged in intensive diplomacy between Iran and the United States, aiming to stave off a military conflict, a Gulf official told CBS News.
Drug ring used swimmers to stash cocaine on ships at sea, police say
Police said they had busted a network that saw smugglers swim on the high seas to help stash Colombian cocaine on container ships and hijack vessels.
Russia calls NATO "unpredictable" amid divide over Greenland
As NATO prepares for war games around Greenland, Russia is highlighting the Trump administration's disagreement with its closest allies over the island.
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Behind Ron King's mission to protect donkeys
Oscar's Place, a donkey sanctuary in California, now has 210 donkeys and it has successfully resettled 189 others. Ron King, the co-founder and CEO of the sanctuary, helped to create the new docuseries "Donkey King," which follows the work he and volunteers do to rescue, rehabilitate and resettle the animals to protect them. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about his mission and why he says donkeys are misunderstood.
Actor Timothy Busfield held without bond in New Mexico child sex abuse case
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
Stars of "Sinners" talk about movie
"Sinners" stars Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton and Wunmi Mosaku talk to "CBS Mornings" about the movie's recent success at the Golden Globes, the atmosphere on set and what they learned through the process.
Ali Larter talks what's ahead in "Landman"
Actor Ali Larter plays Angela Harris, the ex-wife of an oilman played by Billy Bob Thornton in the Paramount+ series "Landman." She talks to "CBS Mornings" about the series, working with Thornton and how she landed her role.
Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
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Mother of Musk child sues over deepfake images
Elon Musk is facing a lawsuit from Ashley St. Clair, with whom he shares a child, over deepfakes of her undressed made by his AI chatbot Grok. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Verizon offers customers $20 credit for widespread outage
Verizon says it's giving a $20 credit to customers affected an outage that disrupted service across the U.S.
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.
New parental controls on YouTube kid accounts
YouTube is introducing new parental controls on youth accounts that it says could limit how long kinds spend scrolling. The latest parental controls will focus on YouTube Shorts, which utilizes a continuous scrolling video feed featuring videos three minutes and shorter. Parents of kid and teen account users are now able to enact time restrictions that will limit how long their children can scroll.
Details on Verizon cell phone outage
A widespread Verizon outage hit the U.S. on Wednesday, leaving thousands of customers without service. CBS News' Karen Hua has more.
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
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FBI: 1 arrested after protesters smash into unmarked federal vehicles
The FBI says that a suspect is in custody after protests in north Minneapolis Wednesday evening culminated in vandalism and the apparent compromising of federal documents.
26 charged in college basketball gambling scheme
Federal prosecutors have charged 26 people, including many college basketball players, in an illegal gambling probe. Danny Funt, author of "Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of Sports Gambling," joins to unpack the alleged scheme.
Busfield held without bond in child sex abuse case
Actor Timothy Busfield is being held without bond in his New Mexico child sex abuse case. Busfield denies the charges. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
Drug ring used swimmers to stash cocaine on ships at sea, police say
Police said they had busted a network that saw smugglers swim on the high seas to help stash Colombian cocaine on container ships and hijack vessels.
Man convicted of killing Uber driver who he thought was robbing him
William J. Brock fatally shot the driver after wrongly assuming she was in on a plot to get $12,000 in supposed bond money for a relative, authorities said.
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Astronauts return after mission cut short
A NASA crew splashed down off the coast of California on Thursday weeks earlier than scheduled due to an astronaut aboard the International Space Station dealing with a medical issue. Mark Strassmann reports on the unprecedented mission home.
Astronauts back on Earth after medical issue cut mission short
Four space station Crew 11 fliers splashed down off the Southern California coast at 3:41 a.m. ET, closing out a 167-day stay in space cut short by a medical issue.
Former NASA astronaut on ISS undocking
The members of SpaceX Crew-11 undocked from the International Space Station on Wednesday, beginning their journey back to Earth. The crew is leaving a month early after NASA announced that an unnamed team member experienced an undisclosed "medical concern." Clayton Anderson, a former NASA astronaut who spent time on the ISS, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
ISS astronauts prepare for early return
Crew-11 is preparing for an unprecedented early return to Earth over concerns for an astronaut's medical condition aboard the International Space Station. Mike Massimino, a former NASA astronaut and engineering professor at Columbia University, joins with more.
Former astronaut on ISS crew coming home early
Four members of Crew-11 are preparing to return to Earth from the International Space Station later this week after a "medical concern" prompted NASA to cancel a scheduled spacewalk. Former astronaut Dr. Scott Parazynski joins with his reaction.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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The museum where iconic signs are celebrated
All his life, Tod Swormstedt has been fascinated, not necessarily by American small businesses, but by their signs, which announce to all the world -- or at least the folks on Main Street -- "we're here." "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil paid a visit to the museum inspired by his passion.
Behind the decline of opioid overdoses in Ohio
Once among the hardest hit by the opioid epidemic, overdose deaths are falling in Ohio, though challenges remain. "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil reports.
Astronaut in "good spirits" after medical issue
Four space station fliers undocked and plunged back to Earth, safely splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off the Southern California coast six days after NASA ordered them home early because of an unspecified medical issue. Mark Strassmann has details.
Feds allege college basketball games were fixed
Federal prosecutors charged 26 people in an alleged point-shaving scheme involving multiple current and former college basketball players, authorities announced. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Iran tightens grip, regional powers urge restraint
The Iranian regime has appeared to tamp down anti-government protests that have swept across the country in recent weeks. Thousands are estimated to have been killed in the crackdown. Elizabeth Palmer has the latest.