Ben & Jerry's sued over its "happy cows" claim
An environmental advocate alleges most of the cream and milk comes from factory-style, mass production dairy operations
Vermont
Suspicious package prompts evacuation at Sanders' office
Senator Bernie Sanders was in New York City on Thursday for a taping of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert"
Vermont GOP governor backs Trump impeachment probe
Vermont's governor has become the first Republican chief executive to support an impeachment inquiry against Trump
Expert predicts 25% of colleges will fail in the next 20 years
"It's going to be brutal across American higher education," he said
Vermont imposes 92% tax on e-cigarettes
E-cigarettes will now be taxed at the same high rate as snuff and pipe tobacco in the state of Vermont
Professor on leave after Nazi gas chamber exam question
Middlebury College is investigating after a professor asked students to calculate the lethal dose of a a gas used in Nazi gas chambers
Wanted: New owner for general store open since 1796
Run by volunteers, the Vermont general store is looking for a new owner willing to pay $120,000 to buy the business
Bernie Sanders campaign raises $18.2M
Sen. Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign says it's raised $18.2 million in the first quarter -- far above the other Democratic candidates in the field. CBS News digital political reporter Grace Segers speaks to CBSN about what this means for the campaign.
Transcript: Sen. Bernie Sanders on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of the interview with Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont that aired Sunday, March 31, 2019, on "Face the Nation"
Vermont trooper collapsed after exposure to opioid-like drug
Investigation underway after Sgt. Brett Flansburg came into contact with a substance during a traffic stop late Friday
Goat elected as honorary Vermont mayor sworn into office
Town Manager Joseph Gunter says the honorary pet mayor idea was conceived as a fundraiser for a playground
Dickerson on interview with Bernie Sanders
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is officially running for president again in 2020. He discussed on the race in an exclusive interview with "CBS This Morning" co-host John Dickerson, and said it's imperative to defeat President Trump. Dickerson joins CBSN to break down the interview.
Winter weather slams both coasts
Seattle's metro area has already been hit by three snow storms this month, which is twice the annual average and the snowiest month in more than 30 years. Meanwhile, the Northeast is bracing for another round of wintry weather. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has more.
Winter storm expected to dump more snow on Midwest and Northeast
Snow is in the forecast each day this week in Seattle; New York mayor says Tuesday could be "nasty"; northwest New Jersey is bracing for 8 inches
Transgender woman wins Vermont primary
Vermont made history Tuesday night, with Christine Hallquist, a transgender candidate, winning the Democratic primary in the race for governor. Hallquist will face Republican Gov. Phil Scott in November. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with the latest.
14-year-old runs for governor in Vermont
Ethan Sonneborn, at just 14 years old, is running for governor of Vermont as a Democrat. He discusses school violence in an interview that aired on CBSN's "Red and Blue."
What's next for Sen. Bernie Sanders?
GQ political correspondent Jason Zengerle joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss what factors Sen. Bernie Sanders is considering when it comes to his 2020 plans, and why some people think running again would be worse for him.
Bone-chilling cold follows deadly winter storm
Falling temperatures replaced the weekend's falling snow Monday as bitter cold and gusty winds swept across the eastern U.S.
Vermont AG to release findings about threats against black legislator
Kiah Morris, Vermont's first black female legislator, resigned after receiving racial threats. The state Attorney General's office is releasing an investigation report on the matter.
Sanders: Trump on "wrong side of history"
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is urging Democrats to address immigration when they take control of the House next year. Sanders is pushing a bold agenda that includes protecting DACA recipients and comprehensive immigration reform. Sanders, who's out with a new book, "Where We Go from Here: Two Years in the Resistance," joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss immigration and new laws to address climate change.
Transcript: Sen. Bernie Sanders on "Face the Nation"
A transcript of the interview with independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont that aired Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, on "Face the Nation"
Thousands wait hours to buy pot in Mass.
Two more New England states, Vermont and Maine, are moving to join Massachusetts in allowing the legal sale of marijuana. The use of recreational marijuana is already legal in both states. Recreational pot sales officially began in Massachusetts Monday. Tony Dokoupil reports.
Photographer "Jeff Foliage," the pied piper of New England's fall colors
Every autumn Jeff Folger heads off in search of the most beautiful yellows and oranges and reds and shares them with the world
Candidates share a duet
In Lamoille County, Vermont, the race for a state House seat is heated. But candidates Lucy Rogers and Zac Mayo recently surprised voters by coming together in perfect harmony. Steve Hartman has their story on the road.
Political rivals stun voters with unexpected duet
Lucy Rogers is running against Zac Mayo for a state House seat in Vermont
Taxes on Trump's $1.4 billion crypto income could total hundreds of millions
The White House declined to say how much the president paid in taxes on his crypto windfall.
Live
U.S.-Iran talks pause for ayatollah's funeral after claims of progress
Negotiations between Iran and the U.S. will pause for a week for the funeral of Iran's slain supreme leader, but Trump, and mediators, say there's been progress.
Security guard rescued from rubble 8 days after Venezuela earthquakes
Hernan Gil was brought out on a stretcher as elated rescuers cheered and hugged each other. He was loaded into a waiting ambulance and driven away.
Maps show this July 4th could be hottest ever in parts of U.S.
Extremely dangerous heat, coupled with humidity, could result in heat index readings of 100 to 115 degrees from the Midwest to the East Coast, forecasters said.
Celeb planners on how MSG could become Taylor Swift's perfect wedding venue
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
FBI orders field offices to send analysts to Atlanta for election probe
The FBI is asking for analysts to help evaluate thousands of records for a "priority" investigation ordered by FBI Director Kash Patel.
6 bishops from ultra-conservative Catholic society SSPX excommunicated
The Vatican says bishops from the ultra-conservative Catholic SSPX society were automatically excommunicated after ignoring Pope Leo's plea for unity.
Huge Russian strike on Ukraine's capital kills at least 21, officials say
Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine's capital, killing at least 21 people and prompting President Zelenskyy to call for sped-up weapons support from his partners.
Investigation
What a Brooklyn bodega reveals about the craze for an experimental weight-loss drug
It isn't approved by the FDA, but we found an experimental weight-loss drug called retatrutide for sale at a local convenience store.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donate $26 million ahead of wedding
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
FBI orders field offices to send analysts to Atlanta for election probe
The FBI is asking for analysts to help evaluate thousands of records for a "priority" investigation ordered by FBI Director Kash Patel.
Taxes on Trump's $1.4 billion crypto income could total hundreds of millions
The White House declined to say how much the president paid in taxes on his crypto windfall.
America 500? What the U.S. will look like in another 250 years
From space to healthcare and artificial intelligence, what could the next 250 years of the United States look like?
Remains of WWII pilot killed during spy mission identified after 82 years
U.S. Army Air Forces 1st Lt. Franklin H. McKinney disappeared after leaving China for a spy mission over Thailand in November 1944.
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Taxes on Trump's $1.4 billion crypto income could total hundreds of millions
The White House declined to say how much the president paid in taxes on his crypto windfall.
StubHub accused of failing to deliver pricey World Cup tickets
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Employers added 57,000 jobs in June, far below forecasts
June's payroll gains were much lower than the 100,000 new hires that economists had predicted.
Trump Accounts launch July 4. Here's how they work.
People can begin depositing money in the new tax-deferred investment accounts on Saturday, with eligible children receiving a $1,000 government contribution.
Couples are spending thousands more on weddings. Here's why.
Tariffs, inflation and changing consumer habits are reshaping how much Americans spend to tie the knot.
Politics
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FBI orders field offices to send analysts to Atlanta for election probe
The FBI is asking for analysts to help evaluate thousands of records for a "priority" investigation ordered by FBI Director Kash Patel.
Taxes on Trump's $1.4 billion crypto income could total hundreds of millions
The White House declined to say how much the president paid in taxes on his crypto windfall.
Shark attack alerts for cellphones authorized by new federal law
President Trump has signed "Lulu's Law," which requires the FCC to allow emergency alert messages for shark attacks. It was inspired by shark attack survivor Lulu Gribbin.
U.S. designates "Chone Killers" gang a terrorist organization
The gang "has committed numerous attacks targeting civilians, law enforcement officers, and government officials," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
EMS was called to Mitch McConnell's home for "unconscious" patient last month
On the same morning Sen. Mitch McConnell was hospitalized last month, EMS personnel went to his home to respond to an unconscious person who appeared to experience "cardiac arrest," according to a dispatch call.
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Why tick season is expected to be worse than normal
The CDC is reporting the highest rate of emergency room visits from tick bites since 2017 in many parts of the U.S.
Investigation
What a Brooklyn bodega reveals about the craze for an experimental weight-loss drug
It isn't approved by the FDA, but we found an experimental weight-loss drug called retatrutide for sale at a local convenience store.
Actor Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
Medicare to help pay for some GLP-1 drugs
Starting Wednesday, Medicare will help pay for some GLP-1 medications for weight loss. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder explains what this means for patients.
New disease threats follow Trump administration's health program cuts
From screwworm to flesh-eating bacteria, mounting public health risks are emerging in the wake of deep cuts to federal health agencies and programs.
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Man who sold land for Kushner-backed Albania resort facing criminal probe
A man who sold land for a controversial, Jared Kushner-backed luxury development in Albania is suspected of money laundering and drug trafficking.
Security guard rescued from rubble 8 days after Venezuela earthquakes
Hernan Gil was brought out on a stretcher as elated rescuers cheered and hugged each other. He was loaded into a waiting ambulance and driven away.
Catholic Church excommunicates 6 bishops from ultra-conservative society
The Vatican says bishops from the ultra-conservative Catholic SSPX society were automatically excommunicated after ignoring Pope Leo's plea for unity.
"Once-in-a-generation" expedition launched to survey 2 legendary shipwrecks
Researchers will travel to the bottom of the North Atlantic to survey two legendary shipwrecks, once tied to a pair of iconic 19th-century polar explorers.
Live
U.S.-Iran talks pause for ayatollah's funeral after claims of progress
Negotiations between Iran and the U.S. will pause for a week for the funeral of Iran's slain supreme leader, but Trump, and mediators, say there's been progress.
Entertainment
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donate $26 million ahead of wedding
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
StubHub accused of failing to deliver pricey World Cup tickets
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Celeb planners on how MSG could become Taylor Swift's perfect wedding venue
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
Details on Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding
Fans around the world are preparing for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding. Here's what to know before what some are calling the wedding of the century. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
CBS News journalists on Swift-Kelce wedding
Rumors are swirling about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tying the knot at Madison Square Garden. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Gabrielle Ake, self-described Swifties, join "The Takeout" with the latest.
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Technology
Why U.S. initially restricted Anthropic AI models
The Trump administration has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's most advanced artificial intelligence models, Fable and Mythos, after weeks of negotiations over national security concerns. CNET Editor-in-Chief David Katzmaier joins to discuss.
White House lifted AI limits, Anthropic says
Tech giant Anthropic says that the federal government has now removed restrictions from its robust Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models. Axios reporter Madison Mills has more on artificial intelligence regulation.
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.
Sony to stop making physical discs for PlayStation starting in 2028
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
Consumers need protection from AI agents, lawmaker says
Sen. Mark Warner wants to create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and ensure autonomous bots operate like fiduciaries.
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Science
NASA strives to save doomed telescope
NASA is in a race against time as the Swift Observatory telescope in orbit sinks closer to Earth. CBS News consultant William Harwood explains the $30 million salvage operation.
Fossil found in drawer turns out to be first dinosaur bone from Antarctica
Dinosaur fossils are rare to find in Antarctica because of the unforgiving ice caps. But millions of years ago, the region was populated by lush forests.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
Crime
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FBI investigating legitimacy of Nancy Guthrie ransom notes
The FBI said in a statement Wednesday that some ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance have been "deemed to be extortion attempts without legitimacy," and other "demands may potentially be legitimate and are still being investigated as such."
NYC building climbers engaged, under arrest
Two people in black masks scaled the Empire State Building, scrambling the New York City Police Department. They call themselves "roof-toppers," or stunt climbers, and they unfurled a banner about world peace before one of them got out a ring and proposed. By the time they got down, they were engaged and under arrest. Tom Hanson reports.
More than 1,000 cases under review after Broadview Six misconduct revelations
More than 1,000 grand jury presentations are under review after charges were dismissed in the "Broadview Six" case due to grand jury abuses and prosecutorial misconduct, Chicago's top federal prosecutor said.
Potential charges for Empire State Building climbers
Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building Wednesday and unfurled a banner before seemingly getting engaged. CBS News law enforcement contributor Rodney Harrison has more on what repercussions the couple could face.
Couple climbs Empire State Building: Details
Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building in New York City on Wednesday, unfurling a banner and appearing to get engaged. CBS News' Tom Hanson and Shanelle Kaul have more.
Space
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NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
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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.
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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6/27: CBS Weekend News
High winds and heat are fueling Utah's out-of-control wildfires; Iranian drones target Bahrain after U.S. strikes Iran.
Takeaways from weaker than expected jobs report
The U.S. added 57,000 jobs in June, failing to meet the expectations of economists, according to new numbers released from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. CBS News' Javier David and Natalie Brand have more.
Retired Navy official on Iran negotiations
Talks between the U.S. and Iran paused as Iran holds the state funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed during U.S.-Israeli strikes. Retired Navy Vice Adm. Robert Murrett weighs in on the state of negotiations.
Sizzling July 4th weather forecast ahead
Searing burgers on the grill, sparkling fireworks in the skies and dizzying heat are all expected as Americans in dozens of cities across the U.S. face a triple-digit forecast this 4th of July weekend. Meteorologist Rob Marciano breaks down the weather from Philadelphia.
High security in D.C. ahead of America 250
Law enforcement is preparing for a huge America 250 event in Washington, D.C., on the 4th of July. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has more details on security measures.