9-year-old girl survives rare cougar attack
The girl fought back while her friends ran for their lives.
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Artist honors the "Harlem Hellfighters"
To mark this Memorial Day, Nancy Chen talked to the innovative artist who created the remarkable portrait of the "Harlem Hellfighters" on display at the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Art Museum in Washington D.C.
Democrats push for gun reform
In the aftermath of the deadly shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, Democrats in Washington are leading a renewed push for federal gun safety legislation. But they face opposition from Republicans. CBS News Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined Anne-Marie Green to discuss the debate in the Senate and recent CBS News polling that shows most Americans support stricter gun laws.
DHS pauses Disinformation Governance Board
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has put the highly criticized Disinformation Governance Board on hold after just three weeks. The board's executive director, Nina Jankowicz, also resigned, citing death threats over her role. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins "Red & Blue" to discuss.
Jan. 6 subpoenas, dueling endorsements
CBS News Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Michelle Miller to discuss the significance of subpoenas issued to House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and four other GOP members in teh January 6 investigation. They also talk about former Vice President Mike Pence rallying for Georgia Governor Brian Kemp while former President Trump throws his support behind challenger David Perdue.
Protests erupt over high court draft opinion
After leaked Supreme Court documents revealed the justices could overturn Roe v. Wade later this year, pro-abortion rights activists from coast to coast are protesting the leaked opinion and demanding women's reproductive rights be protected. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has more.
The trial of slain journalist's ISIS captor
Diane Foley, whose son, American journalist James Foley, was kidnapped in Syria by ISIS in 2012 and later killed, joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green to discuss the trial of one of her son's captors. She also discussed the foundation she created in her son's honor and the importance of freedom of the press.
Washington launches effort to kill off invasive Japanese beetle
The highly invasive pest eats more than 300 different plants including roses, grapes and hops.
White House correspondents' dinner returns
More than 2,000 journalists, politicians and celebrities gathered in Washington, D.C., for the first White House Correspondents' Association annual dinner in three years. President Biden and comedian Trevor Noah headlined the evening filled with roasts and COVID jokes. Ed O'Keefe has the story.
Trevor Reed returns home to Texas
Former Marine Trevor Reed is back in his home state of Texas today following his release from Russia detainment. The 30-year-old was released as part of a prisoner swap. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the details.
Washington officials warn of "one of the worst invasive species on earth"
African clawed frogs — which are consuming native species — can survive in drought, freezing weather and even outer space.
Biden to address climate change
President Biden is expected to sign an executive order on Earth Day addressing concerns such as deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions. Nancy Cordes reports from Seattle.
Inside the Latter-day Saints' Washington D.C. Temple
For decades the towering marble edifice that is the Washington, D.C. Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has posed a mystery to those outside the faith. Now, after a major renovation, CBS News' Ed O'Keefe takes a tour inside the temple, before a public open house that will welcome all to visit a building dedicated to reverence and contemplation.
Several Jan. 6 defendants want trials moved
Several of the defendants charged in the January 6 assault on the Capitol are looking to have their cases heard outside of Washington despite traveling across the country to protest the 2020 election results there. CBS News has confirmed over a dozen people charged with participating in the insurrection are petitioning to stand trial outside of D.C. over fears of bias within the district's jury pool. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Officials seek help solving cold case of 16-year-old who disappeared decades ago
Detectives identified Fly Creek Jane Doe as Sandra (Sandy) Renee Morden in 2019.
Anti-hazing "Sam's Law" enacted in Washington
Last November, 60 Minutes reported on the death of 19-year-old Sam Martinez, who suffered acute alcohol poisoning while pledging to a fraternity at Washington State University. On Wednesday, following a campaign by Martinez's parents to toughen Washington's hazing laws and to disclose fraternities' disciplinary records, "Sam's Law" was signed by Governor Jay Inslee.
Rep. Colin Allred on "The Takeout"
Texas Democratic Congressman and former NFL player Colin Allred talks with Major Garrett about his journey from the NFL to Capitol Hill, and the upcoming midterm elections, on this week's edition of "The Takeout."
Hearings begin for Ketanji Brown Jackson
The first day of confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson began Monday. Jackson and the 22 members of the Senate Judiciary Committee gave opening statements ahead of questioning later this week. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports. Then CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins Nikki Battiste to discuss the latest.
DNA leads to arrest of man two decades after rapes of women
Kenneth Downing was arrested at a construction site after police say his DNA matched evidence collected at multiple crime scenes.
New York and D.C. search for shooting suspect
Police in New York City and the District of Columbia released a joint statement Sunday saying they believe the same man is responsible for a string of deadly shootings targeting homeless people in both cities. Nancy Chen reports.
Deputy dead, 2nd wounded after shootout during SWAT arrest attempt
Dominique "Dom" Calata, 35, had been with the sheriff's department for more than six years and was in the National Guard.
Suspect in string of shootings arrested
Authorities have arrested a man suspected of shooting people experiencing homelessness across New York City and Washington, D.C. Over the last two weeks, two people were killed and three others were wounded. CBS News' Jim Axelrod and Meg Oliver chat with CBS News correspondent George Michael about what we know about this string of shootings and what we have yet to learn.
High-stakes diplomacy over Ukraine
A day of high-stakes diplomacy in Washington and Moscow failed to break the deadlock over Ukraine. President Biden warned a crucial natural gas pipeline from Russia to Germany would not be allowed to open, if Russian forces invade. Ed O’Keefe has the latest from the White House.
Police prepare for "Justice for J6" rally
Local and federal police are on high alert across Washington D.C. ahead of a planned rally Saturday in support of those charged with storming the Capitol on January 6th. Kris Van Cleave has the latest on a Department of Homeland Security memo warning of potential violence.
Bomb cyclone hits the Pacific Northwest
A storm system of historic proportions is slamming the Pacific Northwest. The phenomenon, known as a bomb cyclone because it brings a massive amount of rain and wind in a short period of time, is being blamed for flooding and rockslides in California and two deaths in Washington state. David Begnaud reports.
Trump says "killing in Iran is stopping," with "no plan for executions"
Potentially thousands have died from the crackdown to quash unrest amid protests.
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ICE agent who shot Renee Good suffered internal bleeding, officials say
Jonathan Ross, who shot Renee Good in Minneapolis last week, suffered internal bleeding after the incident, two officials said, though it's not clear how extensive the bleeding was.
Court upholds Prop 50, allowing California to use its redrawn congressional maps
A panel for the U.S. Central District Court of California ruled Democrats can proceed in using their redrawn congressional maps for the 2026 midterm elections.
U.S. completes first sale of Venezuelan oil, valued at $500 million
The Trump administration has not yet disclosed many details about the deal.
Iranian mom searched morgue, sifting through hundreds of bodies, to find her daughter
Rubina Aminian's mother forced her way into a morgue in search of her daughter, who her family says was shot in the head at close range.
Trump admin. cuts grants for mental health, addiction treatment programs
The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, SAMHSA, lost around $1.9 billion in federal grants, which were abruptly terminated on Tuesday, a source said.
"Fundamental" differences remain over Greenland's future, Denmark says after U.S. meeting
After the meeting, Denmark's foreign minister said they're eager to work with the U.S. while respecting the "red lines of the Kingdom of Denmark."
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow contacted by Justice Dept. after video to troops
Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado and five other lawmakers appeared in a video that urged U.S. service members to refuse legal orders.
House passes 2-bill funding package ahead of shutdown deadline
The Senate now has two funding packages on its plate ahead of its weeklong recess.
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Bilt offers credit cards with 10% APR after Trump proposes interest cap
FIntech company Bilt pounced on the opportunity to roll out low-APR credi cards, as big banks push back on proposed rate cap.
Timothy Busfield makes court appearance in 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.
U.S. completes first sale of Venezuelan oil, valued at $500 million
The Trump administration has not yet disclosed many details about the deal.
PureGym's entry and exit pods flagged by NYC fire department for safety concerns
The system has users download the PureGym app and scan a QR code in order to pass through cylindrical plexiglass doors of a pod and enter the gym.
Changing Defense Department's name could cost up to $125 million, CBO estimates
The Trump administration's push to change the Defense Department's name to the Department of War could cost nine figures, according to a new estimate by Congress' budget watchdog.
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Bilt offers credit cards with 10% APR after Trump proposes interest cap
FIntech company Bilt pounced on the opportunity to roll out low-APR credi cards, as big banks push back on proposed rate cap.
Apple, Google face pressure to remove X and Grok from their app stores
Grok faces mounting scrutiny from government officials and advocacy groups after people used the AI chatbot to create sexualized images of minors and women.
Verizon customers report phone service outages across U.S.
A Verizon spokesperson confirmed to CBS News that the company is aware of "an issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some customers."
ChatGPT served as "suicide coach" in man's death, lawsuit alleges
Mother of Colorado man who committed suicide in 2025 alleges that OpenAI's AI chatbot told him death was a "beautiful place."
Chew on this: U.S. food prices are still up 19% since 2022
Food prices in December saw their biggest jump in more than three years, data shows, while the cost of eating out has also risen.
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Trump administration to suspend immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries
The State Department announced it will stop giving out visas to nationals of dozens of countries who are seeking to move to the U.S. permanently.
U.S. completes first sale of Venezuelan oil, valued at $500 million
The Trump administration has not yet disclosed many details about the deal.
Changing Defense Department's name could cost up to $125 million, CBO estimates
The Trump administration's push to change the Defense Department's name to the Department of War could cost nine figures, according to a new estimate by Congress' budget watchdog.
Court upholds Prop 50, allowing California to use its redrawn congressional maps
A panel for the U.S. Central District Court of California ruled Democrats can proceed in using their redrawn congressional maps for the 2026 midterm elections.
Trump admin. cuts grants for mental health, addiction treatment programs
The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, SAMHSA, lost around $1.9 billion in federal grants, which were abruptly terminated on Tuesday, a source said.
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Trump admin. cuts grants for mental health, addiction treatment programs
The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, SAMHSA, lost around $1.9 billion in federal grants, which were abruptly terminated on Tuesday, a source said.
Wide variation found in funding for states' rural health proposals
Every state will receive at least $100 million annually from the federal Rural Health Transformation fund, but some scored millions more based on their plans and willingness to pass policies embracing MAHA initiatives.
ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement has picked up steam in statehouses
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
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Trump says "killing in Iran is stopping," with "no plan for executions"
Potentially thousands have died from the crackdown to quash unrest amid protests.
U.S. says it's moving into next phase of Gaza peace plan, warns Hamas
Steve Witkoff said the U.S. expects Hamas to immediately return the final deceased hostage as part of its obligations under the deal.
Trump told Iranians help is coming, so what might it look like?
Experts tell CBS News what sort of options President Trump has to respond to Iran's brutal crackdown on protesters.
After a bloody crackdown, Iran vows to teach protest backers a lesson
Iran's rulers want the world to know they've weathered a storm, and they're threatening a harsh "lesson" for anyone deemed to have supported protests.
U.S. reduces some personnel at airbase in Qatar as tensions rise with Iran
The Al Udeid airbase in Doha, Qatar, is the forward operating headquarters for U.S. Central Command, which oversees U.S. forces across the Middle East.
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Timothy Busfield makes court appearance in 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.
Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
François Arnaud on "Heated Rivalry" series
Francois Arnaud joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the popular series "Heated Rivalry," based on the "Game Changers" book series. It follows rising hockey stars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. What begins as a fling between two rivals turns into a yearslong journey of love, denial and self discovery. Arnaud plays Scott Hunter, a closeted gay professional hockey player in the same league who has fallen in love with a smoothie shop worker. He talks about the message in the series and how it developed into a hit show.
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Apple, Google face pressure to remove X and Grok from their app stores
Grok faces mounting scrutiny from government officials and advocacy groups after people used the AI chatbot to create sexualized images of minors and women.
ChatGPT served as "suicide coach" in man's death, lawsuit alleges
Mother of Colorado man who committed suicide in 2025 alleges that OpenAI's AI chatbot told him death was a "beautiful place."
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.
"Are You Dead," viral Chinese app, changing its name
The Chinese mobile app "Are You Dead?" which sounds an alarm if a user doesn't check in every 48 hours, says it will drop its catchy name after it drew international media attention.
Woman says AI chatbot Grok generated sexual deepfake images of her
Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk's children, alleges Grok generated and published sexual deepfake images of her without permission.
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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."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
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Timothy Busfield makes court appearance in 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.
Indicted Virginia coach still missing
The search continues in Virginia for a high school football coach charged with possessing child sexual assault material and using a computer to solicit a minor. CBS News breaking news correspondent Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Au pair testifies in man's murder trial
A trial is underway in northern Virginia for a man accused of plotting his wife's murder with help from his affair partner - the family's au pair. The former au pair was the first witness called to testify against Brendan Banfield. Jericka Duncan reports on the case.
Doctors arrested after 9 newborns die at hospital in Russia
The case has provoked anger and bewilderment from Russian politicians.
Man plotted murder to "get rid of" his wife after affair, au pair testifies
Brendan Banfield is charged with murder in the 2023 killings of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan at the Banfields' home in northern Virginia.
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ISS astronauts prepare for early return
Crew-11 is preparing for an unprecedented early return to Earth over concerns for an astronaut's medical condition aboard the International Space Station. Mike Massimino, a former NASA astronaut and engineering professor at Columbia University, joins with more.
Former astronaut on ISS crew coming home early
Four members of Crew-11 are preparing to return to Earth from the International Space Station later this week after a "medical concern" prompted NASA to cancel a scheduled spacewalk. Former astronaut Dr. Scott Parazynski joins with his reaction.
Space station changes command, setting stage for Crew 11 departure
Outgoing space station commander Mike Fincke, a member of the returning Crew 11, turned the station over to cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, saying the combined crew had developed deep friendships.
Astronaut says early return to Earth is "right call," but "bittersweet"
Mike Fincke thanked NASA for making crew health the agency's top priority.
NASA hopes to return Crew 11 to Earth next week over medical issue
NASA officials reported Thursday that an unidentified member of Crew 11 was dealing with "a medical situation" that would require the crew to return to Earth sooner than anticipated.
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Immigrant visa processing paused for 75 countries
The U.S. has suspended all immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, with the State Department saying people from these countries would be a strain on public resources. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Democratic Rep. Mike Levin on impeaching Noem
As unrest continues to rattle Minnesota, House Democrats are pushing for the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Democratic Rep. Mike Levin of California joins CBS News to explain why he's not on board with the move.
New details on ICE agent's injuries after shooting
The ICE agent who fatally shot Renee Good suffered internal bleeding to the torso after the shooting, according to U.S. officials. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the latest.
Senate expected to block war powers resolution
Senators are preparing to vote on a resolution that would limit President Trump's military action in Venezuela. Initially, it appeared that enough Republicans were ready to support the bill, but it's now expected to fail. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the latest.
FBI searches home of Washington Post reporter
The FBI has searched the Alexandria, Virginia, home of a Washington Post reporter in connection with a classified documents investigation. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.