6/28: Face the Nation
This week on "Face the Nation", a record number of new coronavirus cases explodes in the U.S., while governors in multiple states hit pause on reopening and the White House downplays the dangerous spread.
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9/6: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation", as the fall presidential campaign season kicks off, the country faces unprecedented challenges and the candidates work to convince, distract and excite voters.
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.
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.
House votes to rein in Trump on Iran as war loses GOP support
In May, the Senate advanced a similar measure to force the president to end the prolonged conflict with Iran.
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Iran attacks Kuwait airport as Israel, Lebanon reach tentative ceasefire
Israel and Lebanon agreed Wednesday to renew their fragile ceasefire and create a number of "pilot" security zones inside Lebanon where Hezbollah would be banned.
Senate advances reconciliation bill, dropping ballroom funds
Senate Republicans moved forward with a package to fund the Department of Homeland Security's immigration agencies Wednesday.
Bessent testifies he told Pulte he was "going to kick his a**," not punch him
Bill Pulte, President Trump's pick for acting director of national intelligence, is being met with some skepticism on Capitol Hill.
Israel and Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire if Hezbollah cuts off attacks
The Israeli and Lebanese governments have agreed to implement a ceasefire, after weeks of deadly fighting between Israel and Hezbollah had imperiled broader negotiations between the U.S. and Iran to end their conflict.
Trump expected to nominate Todd Blanche as permanent attorney general
President Trump is expected to nominate Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to serve in the role permanently, several sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Flesh-eating New World screwworm found in Texas calf, USDA says
The USDA said the only animal affected was a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, after larvae were identified in its umbilical area.
SPLC asks judge to weigh sanctions against DOJ for sending out unsigned indictment copy
The Southern Poverty Law Center asked a judge to consider sanctioning federal prosecutors, after the DOJ shared an unsigned and unstamped copy of a superseding indictment with members of the media.
NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
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Ohio State reaches $100 million settlement over school doctor accused of sex abuse
The school has fought lawsuits in federal court since 2018 brought by former student athletes against the university over its failure to stop abuse by Dr. Richard Strauss.
Flesh-eating New World screwworm found in Texas calf, USDA says
The USDA said the only animal affected was a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, after larvae were identified in its umbilical area.
NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
Victim of "horrifying" Chelsea murder identified after 26 years
"Chelsea Jane Doe" has been identified as Tiffany Bradley of Pennsylvania.
American Airlines suspends 6 routes because of high jet fuel costs
American Airlines said it is temporarily cutting six routes amid rising jet fuel costs, including several flights to Los Angeles.
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American Airlines suspends 6 routes because of high jet fuel costs
American Airlines said it is temporarily cutting six routes amid rising jet fuel costs, including several flights to Los Angeles.
Ford recalls nearly 420,000 vehicles over faulty seat belts
Safety watchdog said seat belts in certain Ford Expedition and Lincoln vehicles may inadvertently lock, preventing them from functioning properly.
These are the best airlines in 2026, according to The Points Guy
The Points Guy's annual ranking gives extra weight to affordability this year as higher fuel costs and airline fees squeeze travelers.
Outback Steakhouse sued for $1.5M over alleged mashed potato slip-and-fall
A Virginia woman alleges she suffered serious injuries after slipping on what appeared to be mashed potatoes at an Outback Steakhouse.
Social Security checks could be cut by $500 a month in 2032, report finds
Beneficiaries would continue receiving payments if Social Security's trust fund is depleted, but checks could shrink by about 24%, according to a new report.
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Trump expected to nominate Todd Blanche as permanent attorney general
President Trump is expected to nominate Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to serve in the role permanently, several sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
SPLC asks judge to weigh sanctions against DOJ for sending out unsigned indictment copy
The Southern Poverty Law Center asked a judge to consider sanctioning federal prosecutors, after the DOJ shared an unsigned and unstamped copy of a superseding indictment with members of the media.
Israel and Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire if Hezbollah cuts off attacks
The Israeli and Lebanese governments have agreed to implement a ceasefire, after weeks of deadly fighting between Israel and Hezbollah had imperiled broader negotiations between the U.S. and Iran to end their conflict.
House votes to rein in Trump on Iran as war loses GOP support
In May, the Senate advanced a similar measure to force the president to end the prolonged conflict with Iran.
Connie Chan and Scott Wiener advance in race to succeed Pelosi, CBS News projects
Voters in San Francisco on Tuesday advanced San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan and state Sen. Scott Wiener in the race to succeed former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in California's 11th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
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Upcoming billing change could make pregnancy pricier
Come January, pregnancy care physician billing codes will change from a bundled system to an à la carte one.
Possible flesh-eating screwworm case in Texas, USDA says
A possible case of the flesh-eating New World screwworm is being investigated in Texas, the USDA reported Wednesday.
WHO massively scales back number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo
While 330 Ebola infections are confirmed in central Africa and huge challenges remain, hundreds more suspected cases "have been cleared out," the WHO says.
Details on promising pancreatic cancer drug
A new drug was shown in trials to keep pancreatic cancer patients alive for twice as long as chemotherapy alone. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
A nurse stole fentanyl and AI missed it, state records say
Sentri7, drug diversion software powered by artificial intelligence and used at hundreds of U.S. hospitals, did not catch a monthslong string of fentanyl thefts in Tennessee in 2025, according to a state document.
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Israel and Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire if Hezbollah cuts off attacks
The Israeli and Lebanese governments have agreed to implement a ceasefire, after weeks of deadly fighting between Israel and Hezbollah had imperiled broader negotiations between the U.S. and Iran to end their conflict.
North Korea announces opening of a new nuclear facility
State media photos showed what appeared to be a large centrifuge hall, indicating the plant is likely used to enrich weapons-grade uranium.
House votes to rein in Trump on Iran as war loses GOP support
In May, the Senate advanced a similar measure to force the president to end the prolonged conflict with Iran.
8 bagged bodies found with note in narco-trafficking hotspot
The discovery comes in the midst of a U.S.-backed military crackdown on the organized crime gangs in Ecuador.
Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts, use it to make bread
More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
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Jon Hamm talks "Your Friends & Neighbors"
Jon Hamm previews "Your Friends & Neighbors" season 2 finale, saying "it is satisfying" and provides some answers for fans. He also talks about the relatability of the show's characters and reflects on "Mad Men."
André De Shields on Tony nomination
André De Shields speaks to "CBS Mornings" about starring in "Cats: The Jellicle Ball," which is a reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber's classical musical told through the lens of ballroom culture. De Shields talks about bringing ballroom to Broadway and his latest Tony nomination.
Tribeca at 25: NYC festival celebrates music, Broadway and New York stories
The 25th edition of the film and media festival opens on Wednesday, showcasing more than 100 world premiere documentaries and narrative features, as well as short films, live music, podcasts and conversations with leading entertainment figures.
Analyzing the YouTuber-to-filmmaker boom
The sci-fi horror flick "Backrooms" was the number one movie in the U.S. as of Tuesday. The filmmaker behind the movie, 20-year-old YouTuber Kane Parsons, is now the youngest director with a number one film globally. Brooks Barnes, The New York Times' chief Hollywood correspondent, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Peabo Bryson, singer known for Disney movie hits, dies at 75
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
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ChatGPT user describes AI-fueled delusions
CBS News spoke with five people who say they were led to believe they had developed an emotional connection to an AI chatbot. They are now involved in a digital support group for people who say they experienced AI-fueled delusions or spirals. ChatGPT user Micky Small joins "The Daily Report" to share her experience.
OpenAI CEO meets with lawmakers on Capitol Hill
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with Republican and Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday to oppose proposals that would require developers to obtain government approval before releasing new artificial intelligence models. Jordan Rae Kelly, former director for cyber incident response on the National Security Council, joins with analysis.
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.
Microsoft VP explains its AI assistant Scout
Microsoft announced a slew of new AI products during its annual Microsoft Build developers conference in San Francisco. Scott Hanselman, a Microsoft vice president, speaks with CBS News about the product.
Meta unveils new AI business agent
Businesses can now expand their AI customer service with Meta's help. Senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to talk about that and some of the other big tech stories of the day.
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El Niño could bring more widespread coral bleaching, NOAA warns
The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.
Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts, use it to make bread
More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
Meteor lights up southern Michigan
Days after a meteor exploded over New England, another fireball was spotted, visible in the Midwest to the Northeast. Rob Marciano has more.
Ancient coin, mysterious markings found under Notre Dame cathedral
A team of archaeologists at the iconic cathedral is digging straight down and back in time, to Roman Paris 2,000 years ago.
NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
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Ohio State reaches $100 million settlement over school doctor accused of sex abuse
The school has fought lawsuits in federal court since 2018 brought by former student athletes against the university over its failure to stop abuse by Dr. Richard Strauss.
Coast Guard searching in Lynette Hooker case
A team of specialized Coast Guard divers and investigators have been searching the Sea of Abaco in the Bahamas for missing Michigan mother Lynette Hooker. Cristian Benavides reports.
FBI kills hostage-taker in California
A 15-hour standoff at a bank building in Bakersfield, California, ended Wednesday after all hostages were freed and the suspect was killed by the FBI. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Details on suspect in bank hostage standoff
All hostages are safe and a suspect is dead after an hourslong standoff at a bank in California, police said on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
Update on California hostage situation
Authorities in Bakersfield, California, offered details Wednesday on the hourslong standoff with a suspect who barricaded himself in a bank "with several community members," according to police. The situation ended early Wednesday when FBI personnel shot the suspect, authorities said.
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NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
Blue Origin vows to resume New Glenn launches despite explosion
Damage to Blue Origin's lone launch pad in the wake of last week's spectacular explosion was not as severe as initially feared, the company said.
NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
Blue Origin assesses impact of New Glenn explosion
Blue Origin assess the impact of Thursday's New Glenn explosion, prompting concern about NASA moon program delays.
Blue micromoon makes rare appearance this weekend
A rare blue micromoon will appear in night skies this weekend. Here's what to expect.
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ChatGPT user describes AI-fueled delusions
CBS News spoke with five people who say they were led to believe they had developed an emotional connection to an AI chatbot. They are now involved in a digital support group for people who say they experienced AI-fueled delusions or spirals. ChatGPT user Micky Small joins "The Daily Report" to share her experience.
U.S.-Iran tensions on rise
Over the past 24 hours, the U.S. and Iran have executed some of the most intense fighting since the ceasefire went into effect, and unlike other cases where military targets were hit, a civilian area came under fire. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.
State of primary ballot count in California
Election results from California's primary races were still coming in on Wednesday. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto has the latest on the races.
Video store sees new demand for VHS tapes, DVDs
A Brooklyn video store is going old school and it's drawing a new generation of movie fans. Evyn Moon shows how DVD and VHS are making a comeback as people trade algorithms for aisle browsing.
6/3: The Takeout with Major Garrett
House passes measure that would rein in Trump on Iran; Trump says Iran talks are ongoing despite recent attack.