Teacher fired over transgender controversy
In a unanimous decision, the West Point Public School Board in Virginia voted to terminate a teacher after he refused to call a transgender student by their preferred pronouns.
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Southeast snow storm knocks out power
More than 260,000 utility customers across the Southeast are without power Monday following a deadly weekend snow storm. Heavy ice and snow caused trees to fall across the Carolinas and Virginia, bringing power lines down with them. Meg Oliver reports.
Snow and ice paralyze drivers in Virginia
Parts of Virginia have more than a foot and a half of snow. The storm paralyzed major interstates and left drivers stranded overnight. More than a hundred accidents were reported statewide. Errol Barnett reports.
260,000 without power, 18-wheelers paralyzed after Southeast storm
Heavy ice and snow caused trees to fall across the Carolinas and Virginia, bringing power lines down with them
Weekend winter storm could impact millions
With two weeks left in autumn, a massive winter storm this weekend could impact more than 50 million Americans. Heavy snow, sleet and rain are possible from Arizona to Virginia. CBS New York's chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn is tracking the forecast.
Snowstorm buries North Carolina & Virginia
A major snowstorm buried parts of North Carolina and Virginia this weekend. In the Blue Ridge Mountains and nearby foothills, the snow is knee-deep and the roads are a mess. The storm is still pushing through the region Sunday night. Meg Oliver reports.
Dangerous weather moves across the South
A dangerous winter storm is moving across the South. Governors in Oklahoma, North Carolina and Virginia have declared emergencies. Janet Shamlian reports.
Winter storm could bring heavy snow and rain to millions of Americans
States of emergency have been declared in Oklahoma and North Carolina
Man who rammed car into crowd in Charlottesville convicted of first-degree murder
James Alex Fields Jr. was convicted of first-degree murder
Melania Trump sheds some light on son Barron
Speaking to students at Liberty University in Virginia, first lady Melania Trump stressed her initiative that includes combating opioid addiction and cyberbullying. The first lady is is increasingly stepping into the spotlight after keeping a low public profile. Weijia Jiang reports.
How land-rich, cash-poor faith groups are creating affordable housing
An unexpected source of low-cost living space is emerging as some houses of worship are making use of a major asset
Amazon wins big with split decision for NYC, Virginia headquarters
The decision Tuesday by the world's largest retailer followed a frenzied competition and billions of dollars in promised tax subsidies
Amazon announces HQ2 locations
Amazons confirms it will split its second headquarters between New York City and the Washington, D.C., area. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN to discuss the decision, which is expected to bring an estimated 25,000 new jobs to each location in Queens, New York and Arlington, Virginia.
Amazon reportedly picks New York, northern Virginia for HQ2
Decision to be formally announced as soon as Tuesday, The Wall Street Journal reports Monday night
What Amazon sees in NYC and DC for an HQ2 split
Both riverfront sites are ripe for redevelopment, but there are big differences between Long Island City, N.Y., and Crystal City, Va.
Protesters rally in support of Robert Mueller
Protesters in Virginia Beach, Virginia, gathered Thursday night to say "no one is above the law" and they are hoping President Trump is listening. CBS affiliate WTKR-TV's Brendan Ponton reports.
Cops say 2017 deaths of mom, daughter not a murder-suicide after all
Police arrest woman and charged her with the 2017 deaths of her sister and mother and staging the crime scene to look like a murder-suicide
Jennifer Wexton flips GOP Virginia stronghold
Virginia's Jennifer Wexton has turned over the first House seat of the night for the Democrats. Her opponent, Barbara Comstock, has conceded the race in the 10th Congressional District, the first time in almost 40 years that seat has turned blue. Nancy Cordes, Jeff Glor and Ed O'Keefe report.
"I voted" sticker designed by 9-year-old
Instead of the ordinary "I voted" stickers, voters in Culpeper County, Virginia were rewarded with a sticker featuring a unique design. The image, featuring Virginia and the American flag, were designed by a 9-year-old girl. CBS News national correspondent Chip Reid explains.
Democrats hope to pick up seats in Virginia
One of the first states for polls to close is Virginia, where Democrats hope to pick up a number of key seats. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
She's only 9 years old, and she designed Virginia county's "I Voted" sticker
The sticker features both Virginia and the American flag
Obama campaigns in Virginia
Former President Barack Obama campaigned in Virginia for Democrat Tim Kaine. Kaine is running for a second Senate term after losing the vice presidential bid in 2016. Watch Obama's remarks here.
Warner says Trump riding economic "sugar high," warns of "hangover" in 2019
"Even folks who may agree that the economy is going pretty good, I think many, many people realize we need a check on this president," Warner said
Girl and dog killed by car will be buried together
The dog got loose and ran onto Route 60, where a driver didn't stop in time and both the pet and its owner
Murder suspect wants Robert E. Lee portrait removed from courtroom
The request outraged the victim's family, who accused lawyers of "playing the race card"
Patrick Clancy opens up about grief, his children and moving forward
In the first interview since his ex-wife's murder trial, Patrick Clancy describes what happened at home before his children were killed and how he handled his grief in the aftermath.
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Iran warns new U.S. assault would see it expand "geography of the war"
As President Trump touts a looming decision on his next move in the war, Tehran says any "new aggression" would be met with different weapons in new places.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue to restore White House access
The three news organizations, which were banned from White House grounds by President Trump, are arguing that the ban is unconstitutional.
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Sports betting apps entice fans as gambling exacts a growing financial toll
Betting platforms FanDuel and DraftKings say tools are there to help addicted gamblers slow down.
Trump says proposed arch will also be a "top grade Military Complex"
President Trump said that he has agreed to convert plans for a massive triumphal arch into a "top grade Military Complex," equipped with snipers and drone storage.
Data center developers want to make it hard to track them: elected official
Data center construction is booming, with many more planned for rural America. But there's also growing tension between economic development and community pushback.
Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, dies at 27
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas
Officials said the man was shot at least once in the torso and was in serious but stable condition.
Police officer wounded in shooting near synagogue on Yom Kippur
Police have not said what led to the shooting or whether the synagogue or Jewish community was targeted.
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Hunter fatally shoots woman he mistook for a deer, police say
A man shot and killed a woman in Delaware last week, after he mistook her for a deer, police said.
Her son was dying, but his rare cancer made it difficult to get the right drug
As knowledge about genetics advances, some doctors say cancers should be defined by their mutations, not the tissues where they manifest.
ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas
The lawyer for the man identified him as a 28-year-old Venezuelan national, Wilber Rafael Garces Perez. Officials said he was shot at least once in the torso and was in serious but stable condition.
18 suspects in killing of Haiti's president being extradited to Florida for trial
Eighteen suspects who were arrested in the July 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were awaiting extradition to the U.S. on Sunday.
Cassidy: Trump needs to be "radically honest" on vaccines amid measles outbreak
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana urged the president to be "radically honest" when he's speaking about vaccines, as the U.S. this year has recorded the most measles cases in more than three decades.
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Nvidia's Jensen Huang rejects AI extinction fear as "doomsday narratives"
Predictions that AI could destroy humanity in a few years are irresponsible and not based on science, Nvidia's co-founder told CBS News.
Nvidia CEO calls for AI to be developed "as fast as we can"
The CEO of the world's largest chipmaker told CBS News that tech companies should proceed with artificial intelligence development despite recent warnings from worried industry leaders that there may be a need to pull back.
Mortgage rates are nearing 7%. One house hunter says he's "despondent."
"It seems like we're trying to climb out of a hole somebody else is digging," said one frustrated house hunter as homeownership costs rise.
Increased ICE enforcement in 2025 hurt local employment, analysis finds
Employment fell last year in U.S. cities where ICE arrests surged, according to the Brookings Institution.
AI security experts say they used Claude to hack ChatGPT
Cybersecurity researchers said they were able to use Anthropic's Claude AI platfom to penetrate ChatGPT in "less than 72 hours."
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CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue to restore White House access
The three news organizations, which were banned from White House grounds by President Trump, are arguing that the ban is unconstitutional.
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Iran warns new U.S. assault would see it expand "geography of the war"
As President Trump touts a looming decision on his next move in the war, Tehran says any "new aggression" would be met with different weapons in new places.
Cassidy: Trump needs to be "radically honest" on vaccines amid measles outbreak
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana urged the president to be "radically honest" when he's speaking about vaccines, as the U.S. this year has recorded the most measles cases in more than three decades.
Bessent meets with Chinese counterpart ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, ahead of the planned summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping this week.
Trump to meet Mamdani in New York City on Monday
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump have met at least twice since Mamdani was elected last year.
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Her son was dying, but his rare cancer made it difficult to get the right drug
As knowledge about genetics advances, some doctors say cancers should be defined by their mutations, not the tissues where they manifest.
Her postpartum symptoms wouldn't go away. A brain tumor was to blame.
Lisa Fasone's first pregnancy went smoothly. Then a rare health condition put her dreams of a second child on hold.
RFK Jr. tells anti-vaccine activists they have a "friend in the White House"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at a conference hosted by an organization he once led that has promoted doubts about vaccines.
Twins conjoined at the head are separated in 25-hour surgery
The twins were born in Ethiopia with a rare condition that left them joined at the head. Doctors spent a year planning a separation surgery.
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Porsha Williams reveals health emergency: "It all happened so fast"
Porsha Williams revealed to "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King that she had to undergo an emergency partial hysterectomy this year after doctors discovered 21 uterine fibroids
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Italy's Meloni plans to limit foreign student numbers, ban face coverings in schools
Meloni said the government would bring the proposed legislation to the Council of Ministers, after which it would require parliamentary approval to become law.
Police officer wounded in shooting near synagogue on Yom Kippur
Police have not said what led to the shooting or whether the synagogue or Jewish community was targeted.
10 lions found dead in suspected poisoning at wildlife reserve
An investigation is underway to establish the definitive cause of the deaths inside the area where wildlife including lions, elephants and black rhinos live.
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Iran warns new U.S. assault would see it expand "geography of the war"
As President Trump touts a looming decision on his next move in the war, Tehran says any "new aggression" would be met with different weapons in new places.
18 suspects in killing of Haiti's president being extradited to Florida for trial
Eighteen suspects who were arrested in the July 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were awaiting extradition to the U.S. on Sunday.
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Ed Sheeran does first concert since backlash
Ed Sheeran performed alone at his first concert since Macklemore was dropped from the tour for his pro-Palestinian comments onstage, resulting in Sheeran's other openers leaving as well. Sheeran told fans he "never wanted to be an activist musician" amid the controversy. Vlad Duthiers has the latest.
Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, dies at 27
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
Star Trek tech catches up with present day
This month marks 60 years since the first episode of Star Trek aired on TV, and Dave Malkoff shows how all these years later, the future is now.
Ed Sheeran resumes concert tour
This weekend, British pop star Ed Sheeran resumed his concert tour in Philadelphia, with no openers, amid a world of controversy. Jared Ochacher reports from outside Lincoln Financial Field.
9/20: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: Battling sports gambling addiction; Charles Spencer on his sister, Princess Diana; Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on AI; Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear; Hollywood superagent Ari Emanuel; The Smithsonian's Lonnie Bunch; and a spectacle of buffalo puppetry.
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AI concerns as Trump prepares for Xi meeting
Details on another incident involving a rogue AI agent are emerging as President Trump prepares to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, D.C. Politico's Katherine Long joins CBS News with more details.
9/20: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: Battling sports gambling addiction; Charles Spencer on his sister, Princess Diana; Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on AI; Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear; Hollywood superagent Ari Emanuel; The Smithsonian's Lonnie Bunch; and a spectacle of buffalo puppetry.
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.
Nvidia's Jensen Huang rejects AI extinction fear as "doomsday narratives"
Predictions that AI could destroy humanity in a few years are irresponsible and not based on science, Nvidia's co-founder told CBS News.
Extended interview: Nvidia's Jensen Huang
In this web exclusive, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang talks with CBS News' Jo Ling Kent about the exponential growth of AI, industry warnings about its power, and why he disagrees with recent calls to slow down development.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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ICE agent shoots Venezuelan man in Texas
A Venezuelan man was shot in Austin, Texas, by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent on Sunday, officials say. 28-year-old Wilber Rafael Garces Perez was working for DoorDash at the time of the shooting, his lawyer said. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
Hunter fatally shoots woman he mistook for a deer, police say
A man shot and killed a woman in Delaware last week, after he mistook her for a deer, police said.
Patrick Clancy on testifying at murder trial
Patrick Clancy says he suffered a "massive, traumatic" panic attack on the second day of his testimony during Lindsay Clancy's murder trial. "60 Minutes" correspondent Ross Douthat joins CBS News Mornings with more on his conversations with Clancy.
3 major news outlets to sue Trump admin.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico say they are suing the Trump administration after being barred by the president. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.
Patrick Clancy on praying for child's life
Patrick Clancy spoke to "60 Minutes" following his ex-wife's murder trial. Dr. Heather Berlin, a neuroscientist and clinical psychologist, joins CBS News with her take on his comments.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
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.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Political strategists on AI voting issue
Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming a key issue for voters participating in the midterm elections. Political strategists Kristian Ramos and Harrison Fields join with more.
Ed Sheeran does first concert since backlash
Ed Sheeran performed alone at his first concert since Macklemore was dropped from the tour for his pro-Palestinian comments onstage, resulting in Sheeran's other openers leaving as well. Sheeran told fans he "never wanted to be an activist musician" amid the controversy. Vlad Duthiers has the latest.
News outlets to sue White House over ban
CNN, MS NOW and Politico say they're suing the Trump administration for access over their ban from the White House. Nancy Cordes reports.
Protests erupt in Austin after ICE shooting
Protests erupted in Austin, Texas, after officials said an ICE agent shot a DoorDash driver on Sunday. The driver is in serious but stable condition, police said.
Princess Diana's brother reveals more details
Princess Diana's brother, Charles Spencer, sat down with Mark Phillips for "CBS Sunday Morning" to discuss his upcoming memoir and bombshell revelation that King Charles III shrugged off Diana's death in 1997.