Pelosi says House will vote on war powers resolution this week
Fellow Democrat Tim Kaine introduced a similar measure in the Senate.
The Standoff with Iran
What's next: The showdown between Iran and the U.S.
The death of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani by a U.S. airstrike seems only to have increased the likelihood of attacks, as both Iran and the militias it supports vow revenge
Iran expert calls strike on Iranian general "stunningly" stupid
A U.S. airstrike killed Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad early Friday, leading to threats of retaliation.
Who was Qassem Soleimani, the general killed in a U.S. strike?
Iran vows "crushing revenge" and Iraq is furious after Trump orders "decisive defensive action to protect U.S. personnel."
U.S. kills Iranian military leader Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad strike
Iran vows "crushing revenge" and Iraq is furious after Trump orders "decisive defensive action to protect U.S. personnel."
Defense chief warns Iran-backed militias could launch more attacks
Esper said Iranian-backed Shiite militias in Iraq could be planning more attacks following the assault this week on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.
U.S. bolstering security after protests at embassy in Baghdad
The violence has subsided, but with thousands more troops preparing to head to the region, many wonder what it means for U.S.-Iraqi relations.
U.S. to send 750 troops to Middle East after embassy attack
An estimated 6,000 protesters stormed the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad on Tuesday morning, smashing a door and setting fire to a reception area.
Pompeo calls U.S. embassy attack "state sponsored terror"
"This is state-sponsored terror, this is Iranian terror that took place," Pompeo told CBS News in his first broadcast interview since the attack.
Trump warns Iran as protesters attack U.S. Embassy in Baghdad
Trump warns Iran will be held responsible for "orchestrating an attack" on the embassy as thousands demand the Iraqi government kick out U.S. forces.
U.S. seizes suspected Iranian missile parts, mulls sending more troops
As Iran continues actions "inconsistent" with the nuclear agreement, Pentagon denies a report that 14,000 more U.S. troops could be sent to the region.
Iran rejects court order to pay freed U.S. journalist $180 million
Federal judge ruled Washington Post's Jason Rezaian should receive the payout for his 544 days in an Iranian prison, but Tehran calls it a "strange" ruling
Amnesty International says more than 100 killed in Iran protests
The Iranian regime has cut internet and phone lines, making figures impossible to confirm, but they call reports of mass casualties "disinformation"
Iran takes most significant step yet away from nuclear deal
Tehran Iran injected uranium gas into centrifuges at its underground Fordo nuclear complex; it also kept an international inspector from entering a separate nuclear site
Protesters killed as Iraqis focus anger on their leaders, and Iran
Outrage over domestic economic malaise and corruption has increasingly turned to Iran, which has close ties to Baghdad and powerful Shiite paramilitary groups
Iran marks U.S. Embassy takeover anniversary with ominous nuke upgrade
Tehran steps further away from crumbling nuclear deal as protesters chant "Death to America" outside the embassy where a 444-day hostage crisis played out
Iran student leader says he regrets 1979 U.S. Embassy attack
He cautioned others against following in his footsteps
U.S. renews portion of Iran nuclear deal
Republican Senators Ted Cruz and Lindsey Graham said they would soon advance legislation "to reverse this misguided decision"
Iran says oil tanker "probably" hit by missiles off Saudi Arabia
Iranian state-owned news agency cites tanker company as saying 2 separate explosions "probably caused by missile strikes" off Saudi port of Jiddah
Iran accused of new breach of nuclear deal; releases tanker
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani doubled down on his intention to move forward with nuclear development
Iran says it just stopped 10 tons of heroin and opium reaching Europe
Islamic Republic is a major hub for global heroin and opium smuggling, and they seize a huge amount of it, but say sanctions
FIFA boss pushes Iran on stadium ban after female soccer fan's death
"Our position is clear and firm. Women have to be allowed into football stadiums in Iran," the FIFA president said
Trump to hear military options on Iran as Saudis show oil site damage
Saudi Arabia and the U.S. continue to make the case that Iran launched the missile and drone attack, but it's still not clear how they'll respond
Trump mulls response as Saudis say oil attack "sponsored by Iran"
President must decide whether to strike Iran militarily, as Tehran warns its retaliation would not be "limited" to any one nation
Oil prices spike as Trump admin. blames Iran for attack on Saudi Arabia
Two Trump cabinet members have now blamed Iran for an attack on Saudi oil facilities that could force the U.S. to dip into its strategic reserve
World
Trump says he'll "make a phone call" to stop Cambodia-Thailand clashes
President Trump helped end a simmering conflict between Cambodia and Thailand in the summer, but the ceasefire didn't last long.
Venezuela's María Machado to miss Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, in hiding for almost a year, will miss the ceremony to collect her the Nobel Peace Prize in Norway.
Sneaky dogs let horse and steer run amok in Aussie lawmaker's living room
Australian lawmaker Andrew Mackay says his pets are safe, but "now the outside animals know what aircon feels like," and someone drank from the fish tank.
Ukraine launches attacks on Russia's shadow fleet in foreign waters
At least three oil tankers have been hit by explosions in what appears to be a stepped up unilateral effort by Ukraine to sink Russia's sanctions-dodging oil sales.
In Denmark, concern about Russia's threats and U.S. interest in Greenland
Some Danes say they are worried about security because of what they see as the growing threat from Russia and concerns over the reliability of the Trump White House as an ally.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
Japan warns of possible megaquake, potential 98-foot tsunami
Officials said the megaquake advisory is not a prediction and the probability of a magnitude 8 or larger quake is only about 1%, but there's hope it will serve as a wake-up call.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine won't give up territory, is ready to present plan to U.S.
Zelenskyy's remarks suggest he will not bend to pressure from Russian President Vladimir Putin or President Trump.
Taliban detains 4 men for dressing up as "Peaky Blinders" characters
For the Taliban religious police, four young friends' passion for Thomas Shelby's flat cap fashion was a step too far in the "spread of harmful cultures."
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Rod Paige, architect of No Child Left Behind policy, dies at 92
Under Rod Paige's leadership, the Department of Education implemented the No Child Left Behind policy that in 2002 became former President George W. Bush's signature education law.
Elon Musk suggests he wouldn't do DOGE over again
Six months after stepping down from leading the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, billionaire Elon Musk suggested in an interview he likely would not repeat his time helming the cost-cutting mission.
Army gynecologist charged with taking secret videos of 44 patients
Army Maj. Blaine McGraw, an OB-GYN at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood in Texas, was charged Tuesday with 54 specifications for indecent visual recording.
After mom's ICE arrest, 18-year-old now caring for his sister in fear
Vilma Cruz's arrest came amid Operation Catahoula Crunch, a U.S. Department of Homeland Security effort that officials say targets "criminal illegal aliens" in the New Orleans area.
GoFundMe fundraisers to pay for basic living expenses surged in 2025
Fundraising patterns reflect Americans' mounting affordability challenges, according to GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan.
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GoFundMe fundraisers to pay for basic living expenses surged in 2025
Fundraising patterns reflect Americans' mounting affordability challenges, according to GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan.
MacKenzie Scott announces she donated $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025
The author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits in 2025 Tuesday, marking a significant increase in her annual giving from recent years.
Why fighting inflation may not be the best way to make life more affordable
Beating back inflation is only half the battle in lowering the cost of living — you also have to think about people's pay, economists argue.
Trump says he's "crushing" inflation as GOP faces affordability concerns
President Trump spoke about affordability and his economic agenda in the Poconos, in northeastern Pennsylvania, Tuesday night.
Instacart's AI-enabled pricing may be bumping up your grocery bill
Shoppers may be unaware they're paying as much as 23% more than others for the same grocery items on Instacart, a new analysis says.
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Democrats' path to power may come through hundreds of races far from Washington
In a new strategy memo, the leader of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee makes a case that the party has a "once in a generation" chance to flip over 650 state legislative seats.
Rod Paige, architect of No Child Left Behind policy, dies at 92
Under Rod Paige's leadership, the Department of Education implemented the No Child Left Behind policy that in 2002 became former President George W. Bush's signature education law.
Elon Musk suggests he wouldn't do DOGE over again
Six months after stepping down from leading the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, billionaire Elon Musk suggested in an interview he likely would not repeat his time helming the cost-cutting mission.
Eileen Higgins wins Miami mayoral runoff, breaking 30-year Democratic drought
Higgins defeated former city manager Emilio Gonzalez with 59% of the vote, pledging to tackle housing affordability, climate resilience, and restore trust at City Hall.
Trump to name DHS official to be ambassador to El Salvador, sources say
President Trump intends to name the deputy homeland security secretary to be the U.S. ambassador to El Salvador, multiple sources told CBS News.
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Extended interview: Dr. Rochelle Walensky
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook speaks at length with former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about the hepatitis B vaccine and last week's vote by the CDC's vaccine advisory panel to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the vaccine.
Nursing home chain avoids settlement payouts after bankruptcy filing
Genesis HealthCare's bankruptcy case in Dallas will allow the nursing home chain to avoid paying millions of dollars it promised for residents who were injured or died while in its care.
Nuts sold at Wegmans stores in 9 states recalled over salmonella risk
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
Details on CDC Hepatitis B vaccine decision
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel on Friday voted to not recommend the Hepatitis B vaccine for everyone at birth, alarming many in the medical community. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know about the decision and its potential impact.
Controversial appointee rocks FDA like "an atom bomb," scientists there say
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
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Trump says he'll "make a phone call" to stop Cambodia-Thailand clashes
President Trump helped end a simmering conflict between Cambodia and Thailand in the summer, but the ceasefire didn't last long.
Venezuela's María Machado to miss Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, in hiding for almost a year, will miss the ceremony to collect her the Nobel Peace Prize in Norway.
Sneaky dogs let horse and steer run amok in Aussie lawmaker's living room
Australian lawmaker Andrew Mackay says his pets are safe, but "now the outside animals know what aircon feels like," and someone drank from the fish tank.
Ukraine launches attacks on Russia's shadow fleet in foreign waters
At least three oil tankers have been hit by explosions in what appears to be a stepped up unilateral effort by Ukraine to sink Russia's sanctions-dodging oil sales.
In Denmark, concern about Russia's threats and U.S. interest in Greenland
Some Danes say they are worried about security because of what they see as the growing threat from Russia and concerns over the reliability of the Trump White House as an ally.
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Entertainment
Lucas Bravo on new "Emily in Paris" season
Lucas Bravo, who stars as Gabriel in "Emily in Paris," talks about the new season of the show, what he loves about his character and working with Lily Collins. Plus, he discusses playing a villain role in the series, "The Seduction."
Mark Hamill, Tom Kenny on SpongeBob movie
Tom Kenny, the voice of SpongeBob, and Mark Hamill, the voice of the Flying Dutchman, speak with "CBS Mornings" about their new film, "The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants" and marking 26 years since the first episode aired.
Golden Globe nomination surprises and snubs
Hollywood's awards season is underway with Golden Globe nominations announced on Monday. "One Battle After Another" was a financial flop at the box office, but it earned the most nominations. There were also a handful of first-time nominees and some surprising snubs.
Details on Paramount bid for Warner Bros.
Paramount Skydance has announced a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix reached a deal last week to buy part of the company. The Paramount Skydance offer to purchase the entire company was presented directly to Warner Bros. shareholders. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains.
Paramount Skydance makes $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
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At least 6 families sue Character.AI
At least six American families are suing Character.AI, its co-founders and Google over the role its chatbot allegedly played in encouraging their children to take their own lives. Ian Krietzberg, AI correspondent for Puck News, joined CBS News to discuss.
Waymo fallout amid school bus safety issues
Waymo, the ride-hailing service, says it is planning a voluntary software recall to fix a glitch after reports its self-driving cars don't stop for school buses. The company has already tried to fix the issue, but police in Texas said it didn't work. Kris Van Cleave reports.
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.
2025 holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus
Who dresses as St. Nick and speaks an odd brogue? Why, it's Techno Claus, a.k.a. David Pogue! He offers "Sunday Morning" viewers his valuable tips for the gadget lovers on your gift-giving list.
There's a new face in Hollywood, generated by AI
Tilly Norwood is unlike any other aspiring TV or movie star: Tilly is entirely generated by artificial intelligence. What might that mean for the media industry?
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Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
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Army gynecologist charged with taking secret videos of 44 patients
Army Maj. Blaine McGraw, an OB-GYN at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood in Texas, was charged Tuesday with 54 specifications for indecent visual recording.
Watch: Body cam video of Mangione's arrest
For the first time, the public is seeing body camera footage from Luigi Mangione's arrest. It was released on Tuesday during the pre-trial hearing for the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Shooting at Kentucky State University: police
Police say one person was killed and another was injured at Kentucky State University in Frankfort. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson reports.
FBI releases new photo of Ryan Wedding
The public is getting a new look at the man the FBI director called a "modern day iteration of Pablo Escobar," former skier and snowboarder Ryan Wedding. CBS News' Tom Hanson has the latest on the search.
Officer details searching Mangione's backpack
Luigi Mangione appeared at a court hearing on Tuesday, one year to the day since he was arrested on suspicion of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the details.
Space
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Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
3-man crew undocks from space station, wrapping up 8-month stay
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Air Force approves SpaceX launch pad expansion
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Geomagnetic storm watch issued after powerful solar flare
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
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Eileen Higgins wins Miami mayoral race
Eileen Higgens won Miami's mayoral runoff election Tuesday. She is the first Democrat to be elected mayor of the city in more than 30 years. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides reports.
Ricki Lake reunited with family photos after fire
Nearly a year after her home burned down in the Palisades wildfire, Ricki Lake is celebrating a surprise discovery. An artist recently found some of the former talk show host's precious family photos at a flea market. Carter Evans has the story.
Australia's social media ban takes effect for kids
In Australia, millions of kids' social media profiles are going dark, as the country's new social media ban takes effect for anyone under 16. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Teen caring for sister after mom arrested by ICE
What began as a normal Monday morning for 18-year-old Jonathan Escalante quickly changed when his mother, Vilma Cruz, called to tell him that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents had pulled up behind her car in Kenner, Louisiana. Omar Villafranca reports.
Trump says tariffs are making farmers rich
President Trump delivered remarks on the economy in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, Tuesday night. The address comes as CBS News polling finds only 32% of Americans think the economy is good. CBS News' Erica Brown reports.