Suspected cocaine found in White House
Secret Service agents discovered a bag of what is believed to be cocaine in the West Wing of the White House Sunday, in an area accessible to tour groups. An investigation into how it got there is underway.
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Biden speaks out after student loan ruling
President Biden delivered remarks criticizing the Supreme Court's decision to strike down his student loan forgiveness plan. In a 6-3 ruling Friday, the court's conservative majority said federal law does not allow the program to wipe out nearly half-a-trillion dollars in debt. Mr. Biden says he will take action to address the problem in other ways. Watch his full remarks and analysis in this CBS News Special Report.
Top White House adviser maps out Biden's economic agenda
Jared Bernstein, Council of Economic Advisers chairman, joins CBS News' chief election & campaign correspondent Robert Costa to discuss President Biden's new economic plan, which Mr. Biden unveiled Wednesday in Chicago.
Kamala Harris' role in Biden 2024 campaign
The Biden campaign is continuing its mission of getting the president a second term in the White House. President Biden is on the road this week raising money before the next fundraising deadline on Friday. Ashley Etienne, CBS News political contributor and former communications director for Vice President Kamala Harris, joins "America Decides" to assess the role Harris is playing in the Biden campaign.
Biden unveils new economic plan
President Biden has unveiled his new plan for the U.S. economy. During a speech in Chicago, he touted growing the economy by focusing on expanding the middle class. CBS News White House reporter Bo Erickson has more.
Biden signs executive order on birth control
President Biden signed an executive order Friday aimed at expanding access to contraception. The order directs government agencies to ensure private health insurers cover all FDA-approved birth control. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Prime minister of India's controversial visit
President Biden hosted India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House state dinner. Some Democrats boycotted Modi's address to Congress in protest over allegations that he has worked to dismantle democracy in India and underminded the rights of the country's Muslim minority. Ed O'Keefe reports from Washington.
Biden hosts India's Modi at White House
In a visit that has prompted some criticism, President Biden Thursday welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House. The state visit is seen as a sign of how crucial Mr. Biden's friendship with Modi is, and comes at a time when tensions are high between the U.S. and India's neighbor, China. Nancy Cordes has more.
Biden, Modi sidestep humanitarian concerns
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a joint session of Congress Thursday shortly after being welcomed to the White House by President Biden as part of a state visit. Human rights groups have accused Modi of discriminating against his country's Muslim population and silencing dissent. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Lawmakers respond to Hunter Biden's plea deal
Republican lawmakers are pushing ahead with their criticism of the Justice Department for the Hunter Biden plea deal, while a well-known Democratic senator is still flirting with the idea of a presidential run. CBS News' Major Garrett and Ed O'Keefe break down the latest in a panel discussion with Politico reporter Olivia Beavers and political correspondent Liz Landers.
Indian prime minister visiting the U.S.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is traveling to Washington, D.C., Wednesday to meet with President Biden for two days of talks. Rick Rossow, chair of U.S.-India policy studies at the Center for Strategic and International Studies think tank, has more on what they could discuss.
What we know about Hunter Biden's plea deal
The president's son -- Hunter Biden -- has agreed to a federal plea deal that will likely mean he will not have to go to prison. According to a court filing made public Tuesday by the Justice Department, Biden will plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax charges. CBS News investigative correspondents Catherine Herridge and Jim Axelrod join with the latest.
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Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges in classified documents case; 2024 GOP rivals address Trump federal case
Chris Christie on Trump, 2024 White House run
Chris Christie, former New Jersey governor and 2024 Republican presidential candidate, joined "CBS Mornings" to discuss former President Donald Trump's indictment on 37 federal counts and said it appears Trump admitted to obstruction of justice in an interview with Fox News' Bret Baier. Christie also discussed running for the White House and says he will "make the case" to voters.
Biden announces $600M in climate investments
President Biden's reelection campaign is kicking into high gear as he rallied with union workers in Philadelphia over the weekend. And Monday afternoon Biden spoke in East Palo Alto, California, where he announced more than $600 million in investments to help fight climate change. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports from San Francisco.
Impact of Trump's indictment on 2024 race
Former President Donald Trump's historic indictment and arraignment shook up the political landscape this week. Trump has been defiant since pleading not guilty to criminal charges and has pledged to investigate President Biden. CBS News political contributor Ashley Etienne and Republican strategist Kevin Sheridan join "America Decides" to examine the impacts on the 2024 presidential race so far.
Live Nation's hidden ticket fees will no longer be hidden, company says
Concert giant promises more transparent pricing for consumers as the Biden administration cracks down on"junk" fees.
North Korea fires two ballistic missiles
South Korea's military says North Korea test-fired two short-range ballistic missiles Thursday off its east coast. The launch came as the U.S. and South Korea wrapped up a fifth round of military drills near the Korean border. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
WH extends legal status for some migrants
The Biden administration on Wednesday declined to offer nearly 400,000 Nicaraguan migrants a chance to live and work in the U.S. legally under the temporary protected status program. This comes after the White House announced Tuesday it would extend the temporary legal status of more than 300,000 immigrants whose deportation protections were targeted by the Trump administration. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins "Prime Time" to break down the situation.
Possible defense strategies for Trump
The prosecution of former President Donald Trump will be the first such trial in the history of the United States' criminal justice system. So how will his lawyers handle his case? Former federal prosecutor Scott Fredericksen joins CBS News to discuss.
White House sees "progress" on inflation
Addressing the latest Consumer Price Index, President Biden said in a statement Tuesday that there was "continued progress tackling inflation," but "more work to do." The Biden administration also announced Wednesday that Secretary of State Antony Blinken will head to China this week. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Trump case presents unique legal challenges
Former President Donald Trump remains defiant and on the offensive after pleading "not guilty" to 37 felony counts in his federal classified documents case, which presents unique challenges for both the prosecution and the defense. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa, CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge and CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman have more.
Trump pleads not guilty at Miami arraignment
Former President Trump pleaded not guilty to all federal charges at his arraignment in Miami on Tuesday. Trump is facing 37 felony counts related to the investigation into his handling of classified documents after leaving the White House. Robert Costa has the latest.
Tensions rise before Trump arraignment
Supporters of former President Donald Trump were outside the courthouse in Miami where he'll be arraigned Tuesday. Miami's police chief says enough resources have been deployed to handle a crowd of up to 50,000, far more than the number of demonstrators who arrived Tuesday. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa and CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver have more.
Case against Trump very strong: legal expert
Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing in the special counsel's classified documents case. CBS News legal contributor and Loyola Law School professor Jessica Levinson weighed in on the merits of the case.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Drought, rising costs and beef import pressures squeeze Wyoming ranchers
"It's been a year that I hope we never do it again," said Lander Nicodemus, owner of Torrington Livestock Markets, which auctions about 450,000 head of cattle each year.
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Drone activity at border drops 75% after U.S. uses laser weapon, military says
In less than two weeks, the high-energy laser weapon system has taken down 11 drones, coinciding with a 75% drop in drones probing the border, military officials told CBS News.
Hurricane warning issued for western Hawaii as Lowell approaches
The National Hurricane Center posted a hurricane warning for western Hawaii's Kauai County as Hurricane Lowell moved toward the area as a Category 3 storm.
What's open and closed on Labor Day 2026? See which businesses are operating.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains will remain open on Labor Day, while banks will close.
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Drought, rising costs and beef import pressures squeeze Wyoming ranchers
"It's been a year that I hope we never do it again," said Lander Nicodemus, owner of Torrington Livestock Markets, which auctions about 450,000 head of cattle each year.
What's open and closed on Labor Day 2026? See which businesses are operating.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains will remain open on Labor Day, while banks will close.
Gas prices at record high for any Labor Day, as diesel hits all-time record
The average price of regular gas was $4.15 a gallon on Labor Day, well above the Labor Day weekend record of $3.82 from 2012, and diesel was at a new all-time record of $5.90.
Are mortgage rates heading back above 7%? Here's what experts think.
Mortgage rates have climbed sharply this year amid mounting concerns about inflation and U.S. debt.
See the U.S. cities where worker pay is rising fastest
Although worker wages have risen modestly this year, pay is increasing much faster in some metro areas than in others, labor data shows.
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Kushner attributes the lack of progress on Gaza to upcoming Israeli elections
U.S. efforts to advance plans to disarm Hamas and open the way for investment into rebuilding Gaza have stalled.
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Drone activity at border drops 75% after U.S. uses laser weapon, military says
In less than two weeks, the high-energy laser weapon system has taken down 11 drones, coinciding with a 75% drop in drones probing the border, military officials told CBS News.
Far-right AfD wins big in German regional election, falls short of majority
Alternative for Germany failed to secure an absolute majority in the state legislature to govern alone and overcome the so-called firewall of mainstream parties' refusal to work with AfD.
Armed man arrested for allegedly charging at Democratic Ohio governor candidate
The suspect "aggressively shoved his way through the crowd" toward Amy Acton, Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene told CBS News.
GOP conference chair says Miller is "our nominee right now" despite allegations
House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain said she is supporting Rep. Max Miller's reelection bid for a third term because "I will support anyone with an R behind their name."
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What is postpartum psychosis?
Experts discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression), a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy.
What is postpartum psychosis?
Postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression) is a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy. Correspondent Faith Salie talks with experts about the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis; and with a mother whose experience of hallucinations and distorted reality soon after giving birth threatened her and her family.
A woman was in pain for decades. A chance meeting helped her learn why.
Dawn Jemison started dealing with pelvic pain as a preteen. It took decades to learn why — and to find a solution.
Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Clancy trial highlights need to rethink postpartum care: "The duty is on the system"
Lindsay Clancy's case is resonating with moms across the U.S. — bringing into focus the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the lack of resources for many women.
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Kushner attributes the lack of progress on Gaza to upcoming Israeli elections
U.S. efforts to advance plans to disarm Hamas and open the way for investment into rebuilding Gaza have stalled.
U.K. anti-migrant protests condemned as "thuggish and intimidating"
Masked British protesters snarled traffic at a busy passenger ferry port and tried to block buses carrying newly arrived migrants, drawing criticism from virtually all corners.
King says Prince Harry and Meghan remain private citizens after U.K. return
Prince Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior working members of the royal family in January 2020, and this position, the letter said, "will continue to be fully respected."
How the far-right AfD is causing a German political earthquake
The AfD may not end up controlling Germany's Saxony-Anhalt state despite a landslide election victory, but the far-right party's "dream result" sends a clear message.
Museum to return remains of 39 people taken during colonial rule in India
The Pitt Rivers Museum, one of the world's leading institutions for anthropology, ethnology and archaeology, holds over 6,000 artifacts from the Naga community in India.
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Robert De Niro on helping revive Lower Manhattan after 9/11
As the dust settled on NYC following the 9/11 attacks, Robert De Niro and producer Jane Rosenthal founded the Tribeca Film Festival as a way to pull Lower Manhattan out of the ashes and help revitalize a shattered city.
Robert De Niro on helping revive Lower Manhattan after 9/11
As the dust settled on New York City following the 9/11 attacks, Robert De Niro and his longtime business partner, producer Jane Rosenthal, looked for ways to pull Lower Manhattan out of the ashes. The Tribeca Film Festival, which debuted in 2002, has not only successfully launched a new generation of filmmakers; it has also helped revitalize the city in what De Niro called "an act of defiance." Tracy Smith talks with De Niro and Rosenthal about their festival's mission: to use art as an antidote to what they see as traumatic times facing America.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who recently left us, including two-time Grammy-winning jazz singer Cassandra Wilson.
9/6: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Looking back at 9/11; Robert De Niro on revitalizing Lower Manhattan; how Gander, Newfoundland responded to 9/11; postpartum psychosis; Gloria Steinem and the founding of Ms. Magazine; and the quest for the best burger.
"Come From Away": Transforming tragedy into art, darkness into light
Irene Sankoff and David Hein discuss their acclaimed musical about the residents of Gander, Newfoundland, who offered aid and comfort to 7,000 air passengers and crew members stranded in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks.
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Self-driving AI Uber put to the test
Leigh Kiniry tests out an autonomous, AI-powered Uber in London.
FBI deputy director on using AI to fight crime
The FBI is using artificial intelligence to fight crime as it leans into targeting cartels and transnational criminal organizations. CBS News' Anna Schecter spoke with FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia about the new technology.
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.
How AI is reshaping the U.S. Open for players and fans
At the U.S. Open, artificial intelligence is giving players and fans a new way to experience the tournament.
U.S. Open embraces artificial intelligence
At this year's U.S. Open, live artificial intelligence insights are bringing the digital world to the court, reshaping the tournament experience. CBS News digital reporter Lauren Fichten has the details.
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Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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Detective says cruelty of woman's murder will "stay with me forever"
Lt. Dakota Black of the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office in Shawnee, Oklahoma, says the case of Makayla Meave, a missing teacher's aide, was one of the most heart-wrenching cases of her career.
A young mom was near death from lead poisoning. Who was trying to kill her?
Hannah Pettey, 22, a married mother of two from Alabama, suffered debilitating pain and lost more than 45 pounds as her health rapidly declined. Doctors suspected either her mother or her husband were trying to poison her.
Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy trial
A judge in Massachusetts declared a mistrial in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, who killed her three young children, after jurors said for a third time they could not agree on a verdict.
Luxury brands' labor practices under scrutiny
Italian authorities are turning their attention to the luxury brands at the top of the fashion food chain after allegations of cheap labor and exploitation.
FBI deputy director on using AI to fight crime
The FBI is using artificial intelligence to fight crime as it leans into targeting cartels and transnational criminal organizations. CBS News' Anna Schecter spoke with FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia about the new technology.
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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.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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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Lithuanian citizens mobilize against Russia
Lithuanian citizens are mobilizing against potential Russian aggression as the U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held talks in Moscow and Kyiv. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.
Details emerge on Amazon cargo plane crash
More details are emerging on the Amazon cargo plane crash near the Miami International Airport that left five people dead and more injured. CBS News' Skyler Henry has the latest.
Iran threatens retaliation against U.S.
Iran threatened retaliation against U.S. strikes on Iranian tankers. Meanwhile, concern is growing over energy costs. CBS News' Taurean Small has more.
U.S. gas prices hit record high for Labor Day
Concerns are ramping up over energy costs as the war with Iran drags on and U.S. gas prices hit record highs for Labor Day. CBS News contributor Javier David has more.
Helping children who lost a parent on 9/11
Thousands of children lost a parent in the 9/11 terror attacks. Tuesday's Children was formed to provide counseling, mentoring and summer trips to help those children.