Restored D.C. canal welcomes visitors
After a massive restoration, the C&O Canal in Washington, D.C. is now welcoming visitors again for an important history lesson. Nancy Chen has more.
Washington
Ex-NYPD officer gets longest Capitol riot sentence
A federal judge in Washington has handed down the longest sentence yet stemming from the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol. Former New York City police officer Thomas Webster will serve 10 years in prison for assaulting authorities during the riot while wearing his police-issued body armor.
10/20: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan, in Syria, a shaky ceasefire brokered by the U.S. is set to expire Tuesday while the White House continues defends itself against impeachment calls.
8/6: Face the Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," host John Dickerson interviews Senator Tom Cotton, Governors John Hickenlooper and John Kasich, and Former DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson to discuss how their states are coping with Washington dysfunction and the Obama administration's efforts to stop Russian meddling.
Man falls to death while climbing Mount Rainier with friends
Witnesses reported seeing a climber take a "substantial fall" while descending the Disappointment Cleaver route on Mount Rainier's south side.
White House copes with economy, student debt
Reaction to President Joe Biden's plan to forgive some student debt has been mixed. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports and joins Errol Barnett and Anne-Marie Green to discuss student loan forgiveness, the release of key economic indicators and the administration's move to codify DACA, a program for people who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children.
Amazon is pulling the plug on its virtual health service
Online retailer spent years developing the virtual in-home care service. Now it's shutting it down.
Syria and student loans on Biden's agenda
The U.S. military carried out airstrikes in eastern Syria yesterday targeting facilities used by Iran-backed militias. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined Errol Barnett and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the strike, as well as President Biden's plan to forgive some student loan debt and preparations for an updated round of COVID-19 booster shots.
The latest on violence in Iraq, Gov. Chris Christie’s bridge scandal, and former Defense Secretary Robert Gates’ memoir
The latest on violence in Iraq, Gov. Chris Christie’s bridge scandal, and former Defense Secretary Robert Gates’ memoir, with Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., and more.
The latest on the 2014 agenda in Washington, from Obamacare to unemployment benefits
The latest on the 2014 agenda in Washington, from Obamacare to unemployment benefits, with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., Reps. Matt Salmon, R-Ariz., and Peter King, R-N.Y., and more.
The latest on the Sochi Olympics, the State of the Union address, and more
The latest on the Sochi Olympics, the State of the Union address, and more, with Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and others.
The latest on NSA surveillance reform with Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich., Sen. Mark Udall, D-Colo., Tom Donilon, Mike Morell, and more
The latest on NSA surveillance reform with Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich., Sen. Mark Udall, D-Colo., Tom Donilon, Mike Morell, and more.
The latest on the violence in Iraq and the American response
The latest on the violence in Iraq and the American response, with President Obama, Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich., and others.
The latest on the fight against ISIS in Iraq and Syria and politics back home
The latest on the fight against ISIS in Iraq and Syria and politics back home, with Deputy National Security Adviser Tony Blinken, Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, former Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Michele Flournoy, and others.
The latest on the threat posed by ISIS in Iraq and Syria and the unfolding saga with Russian-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine
The latest on the threat posed by ISIS in Iraq and Syria and the unfolding saga with Russian-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine, with Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., and more.
The latest on the fighting in Iraq and Syria, the domestic violence controversy facing the NFL, and the Ebola outbreak
The latest on the fighting in Iraq and Syria, the domestic violence controversy facing the NFL, and the Ebola outbreak, with UN Ambassador Samantha Power, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-California, Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Michigan, and more.
The latest on the Ebola outbreak in West Africa and the fighting in the Gaza Strip between Israel and Hamas
The latest on the Ebola outbreak in West Africa and the fighting in the Gaza Strip between Israel and Hamas with Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., Director of the Centers for Disease Control Dr. Tom Frieden, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett, and others.
The latest on the crisis in Ukraine, the Nigerian schoolgirls' kidnapping, and politics
The latest on the crisis in Ukraine, the Nigerian schoolgirls' kidnapping, and politics back home with former Defense Secretary Robert Gates, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Ma., Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich., and more.
The latest on the Donald Sterling controversy, the crisis in Ukraine, and Benghazi
The latest on the Donald Sterling controversy, the crisis in Ukraine, and Benghazi with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and others.
The latest on the crisis in Ukraine and the Middle East peace process
The latest on the crisis in Ukraine and the Middle East peace process with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Deputy National Security Adviser Tony Blinken, Sens. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., and Bob Corker, R-Tenn., and others
The latest on the continued violence in Iraq and the fallout from House Majority Leader Eric Cantor's defeat by a tea party-backed primary challenger
The latest on the continued violence in Iraq and the fallout from House Majority Leader Eric Cantor's defeat by a tea party-backed primary challenger with Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus, former national security adviser Tom Donilon, and others.
The latest on the protests in Ferguson, Missouri, and the threat posed by ISIS in Iraq and Syria
The latest on the protests in Ferguson, Missouri, and the threat posed by ISIS in Iraq and Syria, with Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H., Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., Rep. Lacy Clay, D-Mo., and others.
The latest on the mudslide in Washington state, the missing Malaysia Airlines jet, the crisis in Ukraine, and more
The latest on the mudslide in Washington state, the missing Malaysia Airlines jet, the crisis in Ukraine, and more, with Gov. Jay Inslee, R-Wash., Gen. Michael Hayden, and others.
The latest on the violence in Iraq and the protests in Ferguson, Mo. following the shooting of Michael Brown
The latest on the violence in Iraq and the protests in Ferguson, Mo. following the shooting of Michael Brown with Gov. Jay Nixon, D-Mo., Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich., NAACP President Cornell William Brooks, and others.
The latest on the upcoming midterm elections and the fight against Ebola
The latest on the upcoming midterm elections and the fight against Ebola, with Ambassador Samantha Power, Sen. Rand Paul, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, and others
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DOJ investigating Walz, Frey over alleged conspiracy to impede immigration agents
Federal prosecutors are investigating Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly impeding immigration agents, sources told CBS News, an extraordinary escalation in the Trump administration's clash with Democratic leaders.
Trump pardons Puerto Rico's former governor Wanda Vázquez
Puerto Rico's former governor Wanda Vázquez was previously indicted in a federal corruption case.
Venezuelan oil is coming to the U.S. What will it mean for gas prices?
The Trump administration says it has completed the first sale of Venezuelan oil to the U.S. Will it mean lower prices at the pump?
New study: Tylenol in pregnancy is not linked to autism or ADHD
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
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Gov. Walz having "ongoing conversation with the White House" amid ICE crackdown
WCCO has obtained Minneapolis police and Fire Department reports from the Jan. 7 fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good by ICE agent Jonathan Ross.
U.S. shouldn't invade Greenland, Pennsylvania Sens. Fetterman and McCormick say
Pennsylvania's two sitting senators, Republican Dave McCormick and Democrat John Fetterman, told CBS News they do not support a U.S. military takeover of Greenland.
NASA moon rocket ready for trip to launch pad
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
21-year-old says he's blind in eye after being shot by federal agent at protest
A 21-year-old who demonstrated in Santa Ana, California, against the shooting death of Renee Good says exercising his right to free speech nearly cost him his life.
Renee Good sustained at least 3 gunshot wounds in ICE shooting, report reveals
The new details on Renee Good's death come after a week of protests in Minnesota that prompted President Trump to threaten to use the Insurrection Act.
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Trump admin. calls on tech companies to pay energy bill for new AI power plants
The White House held an event with a bipartisan group of governors to push for reforms in the largest electric grid in the country.
Therapy dogs provide comfort to survivors of Nashville school shooting
Sgt. Bo, a therapy dog who has provided constant comfort to survivors of a 2023 Nashville school shooting, was the American Humane Society's 2025 Hero Dog Award winner.
Pittsburgh researchers developing lifesaving robot "dogs"
At Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, researchers are hard at work developing robot "dogs" designed to assist in situations too dangerous for humans to help.
New study: Tylenol in pregnancy is not linked to autism or ADHD
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
Venezuelan oil is coming to the U.S. What will it mean for gas prices?
The Trump administration says it has completed the first sale of Venezuelan oil to the U.S. Will it mean lower prices at the pump?
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Venezuelan oil is coming to the U.S. What will it mean for gas prices?
The Trump administration says it has completed the first sale of Venezuelan oil to the U.S. Will it mean lower prices at the pump?
OpenAI to start testing ads on ChatGPT in the coming weeks
The ads will appear at the bottom of the chat window on the free and low-subscription versions of ChatGPT, OpenAI said Friday in a blog post.
Weight loss drugs could save airlines money on fuel as Americans shed pounds
As obesity rates among Americans drop and weight loss drugs lead to a slimmer society, airlines could save on fuel costs, according to a recent analysis.
Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in break with the U.S.
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney said China has become a more predictable partner to deal with than the U.S., the country's neighbor and longtime ally.
Recall of Frigidaire minifridges sold at major retailers nears 1 million
Curtis International is recalling an additional 330,000 Frigidaire-brand minifridges to an existing recall after reports of the product catching fire.
Politics
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Trump admin. calls on tech companies to pay energy bill for new AI power plants
The White House held an event with a bipartisan group of governors to push for reforms in the largest electric grid in the country.
U.S. shouldn't invade Greenland, Pennsylvania Sens. Fetterman and McCormick say
Pennsylvania's two sitting senators, Republican Dave McCormick and Democrat John Fetterman, told CBS News they do not support a U.S. military takeover of Greenland.
Trump pardons Puerto Rico's former governor Wanda Vázquez
Puerto Rico's former governor Wanda Vázquez was previously indicted in a federal corruption case.
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Senate Democrats push for Noem, Homan testimony after Renee Good killing
Senate Democrats asked Homeland Security Committee Chairman Rand Paul to hold hearings on the federal law enforcement deployment in states.
California federal judge rejects effort by DOJ to gather sensitive voter roll data
U.S. District Judge David Carter ruled the Justice Dept.'s demand for voter roll data would trample on Californians' privacy rights
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New study: Tylenol in pregnancy is not linked to autism or ADHD
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
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.
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Mexico touts successful crackdown on cartels amid Trump threats
Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum has sought to placate President Trump and build a strong relationship between the U.S. and Mexico.
Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in break with the U.S.
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney said China has become a more predictable partner to deal with than the U.S., the country's neighbor and longtime ally.
CIA director meets with Venezuela's interim president in Caracas
CIA director John Ratcliffe delivered a message that the U.S. "looks forward to an improved working relationship" with Venezuela, a U.S. official told CBS News.
U.S. lawmakers seek to reassure Denmark amid Trump's push for Greenland
A bipartisan congressional delegation met with Danish and Greenlandic officials Friday to show support for Greenland's territorial integrity despite President Trump's push to acquire the island.
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.
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Entertainment
Alicia Keys on "Hell's Kitchen" success
In an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings," Alicia Keys reflects on "Hell's Kitchen's" Broadway run ending after nearly two years of sold-out performances. The musical is inspired by Keys' own experiences and will continue its national tour. She speaks about the decision for it to leave Broadway and how she has found a healthy relationship with success.
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.
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Technology
Palantir develops app to help ICE: 404 Media
A new investigative report by 404 Media says ICE agents have a new high-tech way to zero in on neighborhoods to raid. The report says it's an app called Elite, powered by Palantir. Joseph Cox, an investigative journalist at 404 Media, discusses his reporting on CBS News.
OpenAI to start testing ads on ChatGPT in the coming weeks
The ads will appear at the bottom of the chat window on the free and low-subscription versions of ChatGPT, OpenAI said Friday in a blog post.
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.
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.
Science
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Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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."
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Crime
Couple probed for child abuse had more surrogate babies
This past July, police in California raided the home of Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang over allegations of possible child abuse. The couple's 21 children, mostly surrogate-born, were taken into state custody as an investigation began. In the months since their arrest and release, the couple has had at least five more surrogate-born babies. The couple is now fighting for custody of all of their children and is suing some of their surrogates in the process. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Robinson attorneys trying to disqualify prosecutor
Lawyers for the man accused of killing Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk are trying to disqualify one of the prosecutors on the case. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
ICE holding about 73,000 people, data shows
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is holding about 73,000 people facing deportation, a new record high, according to data. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
What we know about Renee Good shooting report
A Minneapolis Fire Department report obtained by CBS News details Renee Good's apparent injuries and other details about the shooting. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.
Massive college basketball rigging accusation
A federal indictment alleges some college basketball players were bribed to play poorly in a point-shaving scheme. Citadel professor Sean Patrick Griffin joins CBS News with more details.
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NASA moon rocket ready for trip to launch pad
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
Countdown to new lunar mission
NASA says it could be just weeks away from launching astronauts on a flight around the moon for the first time in more than half a century. Final preparations are underway at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where the Artemis II moon rocket is expected to roll out to the launch pad on Saturday.
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.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
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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
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Kids praise dogs that helped them after shooting
After a shooting at a school in Nashville, therapy dogs started visiting students to offer support. Steve Hartman has the story in "On the Road."
Robot "dogs" go places too dangerous for humans
At Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, researchers are hard at work developing robot "dogs" designed to assist in situations too dangerous for humans to help. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
Sens. Fetterman and McCormick on working together
In an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil, Sens. John Fetterman and Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania discuss working together despite their political differences, how they view President Trump's push to acquire Greenland, health care, and more.
Study: Tylenol use during pregnancy not linked to autism
Despite fears raised by public health officials in the Trump administration, a new study finds that taking Tylenol as recommended during pregnancy does not increase the risk of autism, ADHD or any other intellectual disabilities in babies. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
Study finds no link between Tylenol and autism
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.