Meet the 2026 National Teacher of the Year

"CBS Mornings" exclusively revealed Leon Smith, who teaches at Haverford High School in Pennsylvania, as the 2026 National Teacher of the Year.

• Apr 21

Hegseth scraps mandatory flu shots for troops

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said U.S. service members will no longer be required to get annual flu shots.

• Apr 21

DOJ charges Southern Poverty Law Center with fraud

A federal grand jury indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on wire and bank fraud-related charges on Tuesday, the Justice Department says, accusing it of paying members of extremist groups as part of its efforts to investigate them.

• Apr 22

Kevin Warsh testifies that the Fed will remain "strictly independent"

Warsh, nominated by President Trump to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell, also said he'll work with the White House on some matters.

• Apr 21

Bears chase, bite visitors at Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Parts of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed after visitors encountered aggressive bears over the weekend.

• Apr 21

Ethics panel to decide penalty for Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick over theft allegations

The Florida Democrat is accused of stealing $5 million in FEMA funds for her campaign.

• Apr 21

2 Southwest planes came within 500 feet in close call near Nashville airport

Air traffic control told the pilots of a flight aborting a landing to turn right, which put them on a potential collision course with another 737 that had been cleared for takeoff from a parallel runway.

• Apr 20

Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, with John Ternus tapped as successor

Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down in August and become executive chairman of Apple's board.

• Apr 21

What to expect at Kevin Warsh's Fed chair confirmation hearing

Senators are likely to press Warsh, President Trump's nominee to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair, on his views about inflation and interest rates.

• Apr 21

How Trump's messaging on Iran has shifted since saying they "agreed to everything"

Less than 48 hours after President Trump said Iran has "agreed to everything," he threatened the whole country would get "blown up" without a deal soon.

• Apr 21

Tariff refund portal off to bumpy start as some businesses report glitches

Some U.S. importers reported problems filing tariff refund claims after Customs and Border Patrol launched its dedicated portal on Monday.

• Apr 21

Sen. Mark Warner's daughter dies at 36 after long diabetes battle

Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia announced on Monday that his daughter Madison has died following a lengthy battle with juvenile diabetes and other health issues.

• Apr 20

Neighbors recall "full-blown shootout" as father targeted kids in shooting

Neighbors who witnessed the deadly mass shooting of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana, recalled what whey heard and saw as the massacre took place early Sunday.

• Apr 20

Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for $250 million over story on alleged drinking

FBI Director Kash Patel filed a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic, saying a recent story about his alleged frequent drinking and absences included "false and obviously fabricated" claims.

• Apr 20

2 U.S. Embassy officials killed in car crash after Mexico drug lab raid

Authorities initially said the accident happened while the officers were returning from the drug raids, but the Chihuahua state prosecutor later said the Americans weren't involved in those operations.

• Apr 20

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