Texas Sen. Ted Cruz announces he's running for president at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz announces he's running for president at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.
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A bill up for debate in Virginia's state senate pits felines against some feathery foes
A bill up for debate in Virginia's state senate pits felines against some feathery foes.
Truck driver Kevin Kimmel caught a glimpse of a distraught-looking young woman behind the curtain of a recreational vehicle
While at a rest stop outside Richmond, Va., truck driver Kevin Kimmel caught a glimpse of a distraught-looking young woman behind the curtain of a recreational vehicle. Kimmel became suspicious and called the police. Jon Burkett reports.
Police officials say Jesse Matthew Jr., who was charged with abduction of 18-year-old University of Virginia student, Hannah Graham, will now face an additional charge of first-degree murder
Police officials say Jesse Matthew Jr., who was charged with abduction of 18-year-old University of Virginia student, Hannah Graham, will now face an additional charge of first-degree murder.
Minh Nuygen, who has worked with social media giant Sean Parker to develop the online address book Plaxo, allegedly killed his ex-wife's husband on Thursday in Ashburn, Virginia
Minh Nuygen, 38, has been charged with first-degree murder. Nuygen, who has worked with social media giant Sean Parker to develop the online address book Plaxo, allegedly killed his ex-wife's husband on Thursday in Ashburn, Virginia. CBS News Crimsider reporter Michelle Sigona has more.
There are new questions over the story of an alleged gang rape at the University of Virginia
There are new questions over the story of an alleged gang rape at the University of Virginia. The father of the alleged victim called "Jackie" is angry that Rolling Stone admitted mistakes in that article. Julianna Goldman reports from campus where one of Jackie's friends, Alex Pinkleton, is also criticizing the magazine and standing by her friend's story.
The storm will bring a mix of rain, snow, ice, and wind to areas from Virginia to Maine
The storm will bring a mix of rain, snow, ice, and wind to areas from Virginia to Maine. Meteorologist Megan Glaros, from Chicago’s WBBM, has the forecast on the storm that’s expected to impact millions.
All fraternity activities are on hold at University of Virginia until February
All fraternity activities are on hold at University of Virginia until February after a female student says she was gang-raped in a UVA fraternity house. Board members voted to enact a "zero tolerance" sexual assault policy at the university. Gayle King reports.
The spacecraft was delivering 5,000 pounds of food and supplies to the International Space Station
NASA is investigating what went wrong with the failed launch of the unmanned Antares rocket. The spacecraft was delivering 5,000 pounds of food and supplies to the International Space Station when the rocket suffered a catastrophic failure. Chip Reid reports from Wallops Island, Virginia.
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, hopes voters in the midterm elections reward those lawmakers who have demonstrated an ability to reach across the aisle
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, hopes voters in the midterm elections reward those lawmakers who have demonstrated an ability to reach across the aisle.
Rep. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, and Democratic Secretary of State Natalie Tennant discussed the president's energy policies and the coal industry in a debate on Tuesday night
Rep. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, and Democratic Secretary of State Natalie Tennant discussed the president's energy policies and the coal industry in a debate on Tuesday night.
Authorities say the man being held in Hannah Graham's disappearance is connected to the 2009 murder of Virginia Tech student Morgan Harrington
While the search continues for missing University of Virginia student Hannah Graham, authorities say the man being held in her disappearance is connected to the 2009 murder of Virginia Tech student Morgan Harrington. Wyatt Andrews reports from Washington.
The Virginia State Police say they discovered a "forensic link" between Jesse Matthew and 20-year-old Morgan Harrington
The Virginia State Police say they discovered a "forensic link" between Jesse Matthew and 20-year-old Morgan Harrington. Just like Hannah Graham, Harrington had been walking alone at night. Harrington's body was discovered on a farm three months later. Wyatt Andrews reports.
Jesse Leroy Matthew Jr., the man charged with abducting a missing University of Virginia student, is back in Charlottesville after being arrested in Texas
Jesse Leroy Matthew Jr., the man charged with abducting a missing University of Virginia student, is back in Charlottesville after being arrested in Texas. Wyatt Andrews reports.
CBS News confirmed that 12 years ago, when Jesse Matthew was a student at Liberty University
CBS News confirmed that 12 years ago, when Jesse Matthew was a student at Liberty University, he was investigated on a complaint of rape. University of Virginia sophomore Hannah Graham is still missing two weeks after she mysteriously vanished. Wyatt Andrews reports.
Texas police have arrested Jesse Matthews hundreds of miles from where the two were last seen together
Texas police have arrested Jesse Matthews hundreds of miles from where the two were last seen together. Matthews is charged with the disappearance of University of Virginia sophomore, Hannah Graham. Wyatt Andrews reports.
The one-term senator from Virginia, who served in Ronald Reagan’s administration, says he would run as a Democrat
The one-term senator from Virginia, who served in Ronald Reagan’s administration, says he would run as a Democrat.
Seth Doane reports on this little-known piece of history that took place just a few miles from the nation's capital
During WWII, Army Intelligence interrogated high-ranking prisoners-of-war at a secret installation in Alexandria, Va., dubbed "P.O. Box 1142." Seth Doane reports on this little-known piece of history that took place just a few miles from the nation's capital.
Virginia becomes 23rd state to abolish death penalty
"There is no place today for the death penalty in this commonwealth, in the South, or in this nation," Governor Ralph Northam said before signing the legislation.
Police are adjusting their search area for missing University of Virginia student Hannah Graham after getting a new report of a possible sighting the night she disappeared
Police are adjusting their search area for missing University of Virginia student Hannah Graham after getting a new report of a possible sighting the night she disappeared. The reported sighting comes as police released new surveillance images of the 18-year-old in the hours before she vanished.
Dana Boente, U.S. attorney for the eastern district of Virginia and prosecutor in the Bob McDonnell corruption trial, was somber after a jury convicted the former governor of 11 of the 13 counts he faced
Dana Boente, U.S. attorney for the eastern district of Virginia and prosecutor in the Bob McDonnell corruption trial, was somber after a jury convicted the former governor of 11 of the 13 counts he faced. "This is a difficult and disappointing day for the commonwealth and its citizens," Boente said.
His wife was also convicted. The couple was under investigation for dealings with a medical supplement company
Bob McDonnell, former governor of Virginia and a once-rising star of the Republican party, was convicted Thursday on public corruption charges. His wife was also convicted. The couple was under investigation for dealings with a medical supplement company. Chip Reid reports.
Facing corruption charges, the former Virginia Governor made his crumbling marriage the key piece of his defense in court
Facing corruption charges, the former Virginia Governor made his crumbling marriage the key piece of his defense in court. Chip Reid reports.
In his commentary from 1997, Bob Schieffer remembers the pre-television days of political campaigning
In his commentary from 1997, Bob Schieffer remembers the pre-television days of political campaigning.
Coaster named after NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt stands 305-feet-tall, reaches 90 mph
Named after NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt, the Intimidator 305 roller coaster at Kings Dominion in Doswell, Va., is one of the tallest and fastest coasters in the country.
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Iran war pushes oil prices to 4-year high as Hegseth faces lawmakers
Oil prices hit a 4-year high as Axios reports Trump will hear new options to try to break the Strait of Hormuz standoff with Iran with a new wave of attacks.
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Details revealed on where Cole Allen is being held in D.C. jail complex
Cole Allen, 31, is charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump and two firearms-related offenses stemming from the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night.
Trump officials flew on 1st nonstop commercial flight from U.S. to Venezuela in years
The trip comes nearly four months after U.S. forces seized Rodríguez's predecessor, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife in a daring special forces raid.
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Confrontation between authorities and alleged correspondents' dinner shooter lasted 7 seconds
Seven seconds passed between when the alleged gunman at Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner — carrying a shotgun initially concealed by a jacket — first encountered federal law enforcement and when he was subdued, sources told CBS News.
Trump signs bill funding DHS, ending record-breaking 76-day shutdown
The longest shutdown of a federal department in U.S. history came to an end on Thursday when President Trump signed a bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security following a breakthrough on Capitol Hill.
Trump drops Casey Means as surgeon general nominee, names Nicole Saphier
President Trump picked Dr. Nicole Saphier as his new nominee for surgeon general, and blamed Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy for Casey Mean's nomination stalling in the Senate.
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Fire aboard Navy destroyer USS Higgins, officials say
One of the officials told CBS News that the fire knocked out power and propulsion on the guided-missile destroyer, a mainstay of the Navy's forward presence in Asia.
Louisiana suspends House primaries for May 16 elections
Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry said Thursday that the state will suspend its May 16 House primaries in the wake of the Supreme Court striking down the state's Congressional map.
U.K. raises terrorism threat level to "severe" after stabbing attack
The U.K. has raised its national threat level from "substantial" to "severe," citing the increasing threat of Islamist and extreme right-wing terrorism in the country.
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Texas mother of 4 released from ICE custody after more than a month in detention
Meenu Batra, a single mother of four adult U.S. citizens, was arrested on March 17 by federal immigration officers while traveling for a work trip.
"Ozempic breath" is boosting Hershey's sales of mints and gum
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Trump officials flew on 1st non-stop commercial flight from US to Venezuela in years
The trip comes nearly four months after U.S. forces seized Rodríguez's predecessor, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife in a daring special forces raid.
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Details revealed on where Cole Allen is being held in D.C. jail complex
Cole Allen, 31, is charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump and two firearms-related offenses stemming from the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night.
Funding cuts for fentanyl test strips raise concerns: "It doesn't make sense"
Test strips cost about $1 each and can be used to check drugs for dangerous contaminants, including fentanyl and xylazine.
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"Ozempic breath" is boosting Hershey's sales of mints and gum
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Spotify's new badge identifies human artists as AI music floods include
As AI-generated music spreads, Spotify says it wants to help users "trust the authenticity" of what they're listening to.
Thermos recalls 8.2 million containers after stoppers caused vision loss
The Thermos Stainless King Food Jars and Thermos Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles were sold at Walmart, Target and Amazon.com.
Buying a computer? AI is making it more expensive.
A memory chip shortage is driving up computer prices for consumers, reversing a decades-long drop in hardware costs.
GDP rose at 2% annual rate in first quarter as U.S. economy rebounds
The AI boom propped up U.S. economic growth in the first quarter, but inflation due to the Iran war is casting a cloud.
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Confrontation between authorities and alleged correspondents' dinner shooter lasted 7 seconds
Seven seconds passed between when the alleged gunman at Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner — carrying a shotgun initially concealed by a jacket — first encountered federal law enforcement and when he was subdued, sources told CBS News.
Trump officials flew on 1st non-stop commercial flight from US to Venezuela in years
The trip comes nearly four months after U.S. forces seized Rodríguez's predecessor, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife in a daring special forces raid.
What states could try to redistrict and add more GOP seats
The Supreme Court's ruling on Wednesday about Louisiana's congressional map could have implications for several states as it narrowed the section of the Voting Rights Act about majority-minority districts.
Iran war's true cost closer to $50 billion, not $25 billion, U.S. officials say
A Pentagon official publicly placed the Department of Defense's cost for Operation Epic Fury at $25 billion.
Funding cuts for fentanyl test strips raise concerns: "It doesn't make sense"
Test strips cost about $1 each and can be used to check drugs for dangerous contaminants, including fentanyl and xylazine.
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"Ozempic breath" is boosting Hershey's sales of mints and gum
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Funding cuts for fentanyl test strips raise concerns: "It doesn't make sense"
Test strips cost about $1 each and can be used to check drugs for dangerous contaminants, including fentanyl and xylazine.
Trump drops Casey Means as surgeon general nominee, names Nicole Saphier
President Trump picked Dr. Nicole Saphier as his new nominee for surgeon general, and blamed Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy for Casey Mean's nomination stalling in the Senate.
RFK Jr.'s healthy food agenda puts hospitals on notice about patients' meals
The backlash was immediate after the Trump administration served notice that hospitals and nursing homes should limit sugary drinks and dietary supplements in favor of what HHS terms "real food."
Beyond crisis lines: How broader suicide prevention helps people in need
A new approach to suicide prevention shifts the focus from stopping harm in moments of crisis to upstream policies that give people reasons to live.
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U.K. raises terrorism threat level to "severe" after stabbing attack
The U.K. has raised its national threat level from "substantial" to "severe," citing the increasing threat of Islamist and extreme right-wing terrorism in the country.
Trump officials flew on 1st non-stop commercial flight from US to Venezuela in years
The trip comes nearly four months after U.S. forces seized Rodríguez's predecessor, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife in a daring special forces raid.
Jewish Londoners describe "utter horror" and living in fear after latest attack
"We've been warning about this for a long time," one local resident told CBS News. "It's like a tsunami — you see the smaller waves before the big one hits."
Tina Brown: King showed U.S.-U.K. ties are "bigger than current politics"
CBS News contributor Tina Brown said King Charles' address to Congress during his visit to the U.S. showed "the meaning of monarchy."
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Fire aboard Navy destroyer USS Higgins, officials say
One of the officials told CBS News that the fire knocked out power and propulsion on the guided-missile destroyer, a mainstay of the Navy's forward presence in Asia.
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A look at Spencer Pratt's mayoral campaign
Spencer Pratt, who starred in the mid-2000s reality TV show "The Hills," released a new ad in his campaign for Los Angeles mayor that's getting attention online. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins with analysis.
Stars preview "Devil Wears Prada 2"
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci are reprising their iconic roles for "The Devil Wears Prada 2" 20 years after the original film was released. The stars speak to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King and give an inside look at the movie.
Eliminated survivor contestant on new twist
(Warning: Spoilers ahead!) The fifth member of the "Survivor 50" jury, who was eliminated during Wednesday's episode, talks about being voted off and a huge twist in the game.
David Allan Coe, singer who wrote "Take This Job and Shove It," dies at 86
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
New details in case against singer D4vd
Musician D4vd was in a Los Angeles court on Wednesday as prosecutors laid out a timeline and highlighted new details in their case against him in the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The singer has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Warning, the details in this story are disturbing.
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Elon Musk cross-examined in OpenAI trial
Elon Musk was cross-examined in his lawsuit against OpenAI on Thursday. In testimony on Wednesday, he said he was "a fool" for funding OpenAI. He is accusing OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, of betraying him and the public by abandoning its core mission as it transitioned from a nonprofit to a for-profit company. WIRED senior writer Maxwell Zeff joins CBS News to discuss.
Spotify's new badge identifies human artists as AI music floods include
As AI-generated music spreads, Spotify says it wants to help users "trust the authenticity" of what they're listening to.
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.
Buying a computer? AI is making it more expensive.
A memory chip shortage is driving up computer prices for consumers, reversing a decades-long drop in hardware costs.
Tech companies post earnings amid bubble concerns
Four of the biggest tech companies reported earnings after the closing bell on Wednesday. Adam Levine, senior tech writer for Barron's, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
Saving the Venus fly trap
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world.
From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
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Cole Allen to remain in jail ahead of trial
Cole Allen, the suspect linked to the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, has agreed to remain jailed ahead of his trial. CBS News' Anna Schecter and Melissa Quinn report.
Mexico wants evidence to back up U.S. drug charges against officials
The U.S. Justice Department accused Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya and nine other officials of working with the notorious Sinaloa cartel.
Officials release apparent Cole Allen photos
Cole Allen apparently took a selfie while armed, minutes before the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting in Washington, D.C., on Saturday night. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman and Sam Vinograd have more.
New memo detail Cole Allen's movements
A memorandum filed in federal court on Wednesday includes details about Cole Allen's movements before his encounter with U.S. Secret Service officers at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
New Orleans sheriff indicted after investigation into escape of 10 inmates
Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson was indicted on 30 felony counts after a probe into one of the largest jailbreaks in U.S. history, which occurred under her watch.
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SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket carrying powerful satellite
SpaceX's most powerful operational rocket boosted a high-speed ViaSat internet data relay satellite into space to complete a globe-spanning constellation.
Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
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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.
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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Florida GOP chair defends redistricting effort
Florida is moving forward with Gov. Ron DeSantis' plan to redraw its congressional map that would likely give Republicans more seats. Evan Power, chair of the Florida Republican Party, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
U.S. officials: Cost of war closer to $50 billion
The true cost of the war with Iran is closer to $50 billion, not $25 billion, according to U.S. officials familiar with internal assessments. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio and Zak Hudak have more.
Lujan Grisham on New Mexico universal childcare
New Mexico is facing a challenge to its free universal childcare program, the only one of its kind in the U.S. Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham joins "The Takeout" to break down how it works.
Ex-federal official on U.S. endurance in Iran
The ceasefire with Iran is holding, but negotiations are stalled. The ripple effects: tight energy supplies, price spikes and recession risks. Edward Fishman, former Russian and Europe sanctions lead at the State Department, joins with analysis.
Peters on need to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Democratic Sen. Gary Peters told Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth the U.S. needs to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. "We're not going to bring this war to an end until we seize control of the Strait in a way that opens it back up," Peters said. Hegseth responded by pointing to the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports.