Powerball jackpot at $900 million after another drawing with no winners
The last time somebody won the Powerball jackpot was in April. The jackpot is now a whopping $900 million — the third-largest prize in the game's history.
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Suspect wanted for 4 Georgia murders killed in standoff with police
Two officers were injured in the standoff. One is expected to survive but the other had more serious, undisclosed injuries.
Air quality alerts issued for Midwest area due to Canadian wildfire smoke
Officials have posted air quality alerts for several states stretching from Ohio to Montana because of smoke blowing in from Canadian wildfires.
Alabama nursing student who disappeared after 911 call is found alive
Carlethia "Carlee" Nichole Russell went missing after she called 911 about a male toddler walking on the freeway. She returned home two days later.
Country star Jason Aldean suffers "heat exhaustion" on stage
At one point during the performance, Aldean appeared to struggle to sing before running off stage, footage shared by fans showed.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation," July 16, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and IAC chairman and senior executive Barry Diller.
Transcript: Kara Swisher, "Pivot" co-host, on "Face the Nation," July 16, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Kara Swisher, "Pivot" co-host, that aired on "Face the Nation" on July 16, 2023.
Media mogul: Hollywood execs, top actors should take 25% pay cut
The media mogul said the strikes could potentially cause an "absolute collapse" of the industry if a settlement is not reached before September.
Transcript: Rep. Michael McCaul on "Face the Nation," July 16, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Michael McCaul, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, that aired on "Face the Nation" on July 16, 2023.
5 dead, baby and sister missing after flash flooding in Pennsylvania
Across the Northeastern U.S., forecasters warned of potential flash floods and tornadoes on Sunday linked to the latest bout of severe weather.
Transcript: Mesa, Arizona Mayor John Giles on "Face the Nation," July 16, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Mesa, Arizona Mayor John Giles that aired on "Face the Nation" on July 16, 2023.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: "There are times when you don't have any choice but to speak the truth"
He was the all-time leading NBA scorer when he retired in 1989, after winning six world championships. But today Kareem Abdul-Jabbar prefers to focus on his role as an activist and social critic, writing with uncommon candor on Substack.
Transcript: National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on "Face the Nation," July 16, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan that aired on "Face the Nation" on July 16, 2023.
7.2-magnitude earthquake recorded in Alaska, triggering brief tsunami warning
The earthquake was felt widely throughout the Aleutian Islands, the Alaskan Peninsula and Cook Inlet regions, according to the Alaska Earthquake Center.
Kidnapping of Louisiana mom foiled by gut instinct of off-duty sheriff's deputy
Schanda Handley details how she survived an abduction and later found video linking her estranged husband Michael Handley to the crime.
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Trump says Iran ceasefire over, "going to hit them hard again tonight"
Trump said he's not sure he wants to make a deal with the Iranians, but also said he doesn't think the war will "start again."
Judge orders release of over $5 million due to E. Jean Carroll in Trump case
The damages were awarded to Carroll, a writer, by a 2023 jury in a civil sexual abuse and defamation case.
U.S. launches more strikes against Iran after Trump says ceasefire is "over"
The U.S. military launched another round of strikes against Iran late Wednesday night, U.S. Central Command said, in the second night of attacks as diplomacy between the two countries appears to collapse.
Kentucky governor requests update on Mitch McConnell's health
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear formally requested an update from Sen. Mitch McConnell amid a weekslong hospitalization that has prompted growing speculation about his health.
Nolan Wells' family seeks answers after missing Mississippi teen found dead
The family of Nolan Wells, who was found dead after a July 4 boat trip to Horn Island, has hired civil rights attorney Ben Crump.
Trump hails "unity" at NATO summit, despite recent tensions
President Trump concluded the NATO summit with a press conference touting the "tremendous love" exhibited by the allies.
2026 Emmy nominations are announced. See the full list.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles. The 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards will be broadcast live on NBC on Sunday, Sept. 14.
Toddler declared dead in pool accident found alive in hospital morgue
Two police officers saw possible signs of life, but the child was still taken to the hospital's "cold room" after being treated by staff, according to police documents.
Here's how Democrats could pick a new Maine Senate nominee if Platner drops out
Democrats have a brief window of time to replace Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on the ballot if he drops out of the race amid a sexual assault allegation.
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Sons of man killed by ICE officer in Houston demand independent probe
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo worked for 35 years to send all three of his American citizen sons to college, his son said. He was shot and killed by an ICE officer on Tuesday.
Parents of football player who died speak out after charges filed against ex-coach
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that his office is charging former Bucknell coach Mark Kulbis with felony aggravated hazing.
Judge orders release of over $5 million due to E. Jean Carroll in Trump case
The damages were awarded to Carroll, a writer, by a 2023 jury in a civil sexual abuse and defamation case.
White House announces "Freedom Fuel" gas station selling $3.47 gasoline
The Freedom Fuel Network is offering gasoline for more than 30 cents a gallon below the national average.
2026 Emmy nominations are announced: See the full list
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
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Judge orders release of over $5 million due to E. Jean Carroll in Trump case
The damages were awarded to Carroll, a writer, by a 2023 jury in a civil sexual abuse and defamation case.
White House announces "Freedom Fuel" gas station selling $3.47 gasoline
The Freedom Fuel Network is offering gasoline for more than 30 cents a gallon below the national average.
Stocks slide, oil surges after Trump says Iran ceasefire is over
Oil prices jumped 6% while U.S. stocks fell as renewed Middle East conflict threatens crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
China warns of "security backdoor" in Anthropic AI coding tool
A Chinese industry regulator warned users of a "security backdoor" embedded in versions of U.S. artificial intelligence company Anthropic's coding tool, Claude Code.
Why do airlines make passengers check their carry-on at the gate?
Catching a flight with just a carry-on can make travel feel easy. No need to check a bag and all your belongings stay with you. But quite often, that suddenly changes before boarding.
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U.S. launches more strikes against Iran after Trump says ceasefire is "over"
The U.S. military launched another round of strikes against Iran late Wednesday night, U.S. Central Command said, in the second night of attacks as diplomacy between the two countries appears to collapse.
Judge orders release of over $5 million due to E. Jean Carroll in Trump case
The damages were awarded to Carroll, a writer, by a 2023 jury in a civil sexual abuse and defamation case.
Kentucky governor requests update on Mitch McConnell's health
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear formally requested an update from Sen. Mitch McConnell amid a weekslong hospitalization that has prompted growing speculation about his health.
Trump says U.S. will grant Ukraine's request to license Patriot defense system
"A little birdie told me this, about the fact that we'll give them the right to make Patriots," President Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Trump hails "unity" at NATO summit, despite recent tensions
President Trump concluded the NATO summit with a press conference touting the "tremendous love" exhibited by the allies.
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What to know about infant botulism
A fourth infant was hospitalized for botulism linked to Nara Organics baby formula, and the FDA is now expanding its investigation. Dr. Céline Gounder has the latest.
Nara Organics infant formula linked to another case of botulism
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
Switching to a cheaper health plan delayed a man's access to vital medicine
A Florida man thought he had carefully planned for a seamless switch between health plans. It was anything but.
"Very unhealthy" pollution levels recorded in D.C. after July 4th fireworks
A "purple" air quality alert was issued for Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas, on Sunday, meaning pollution reached levels considered "very unhealthy."
1 symptom leads to dad's cancer diagnosis: "I was like, 'Wait, what?'"
Eric Dillon thought the pain in his shoulder was a minor injury. It took two years to get the real answer.
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U.S. launches more strikes against Iran after Trump says ceasefire is "over"
The U.S. military launched another round of strikes against Iran late Wednesday night, U.S. Central Command said, in the second night of attacks as diplomacy between the two countries appears to collapse.
Trump says U.S. will grant Ukraine's request to license Patriot defense system
"A little birdie told me this, about the fact that we'll give them the right to make Patriots," President Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Doctor with "lust for murder" convicted in deaths of 15 patients
The doctor allegedly killed 12 women and three men between 2021 and 2024. He allegedly set fire to some of the victims' apartments to cover up the killings.
Telegram used to share rape videos and drugging tips, prosecutors say
The suspects posted videos of their attacks and referred to women as "cars," sedatives as "fuel" and rape as "driving," according to court documents.
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U.S. launches more strikes against Iran after Trump says ceasefire is "over"
Trump said he's not sure he wants to make a deal with the Iranians, but also said he doesn't think the war will "start again."
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2026 Emmy nominations are announced: See the full list
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Cristo Fernández on kid's book, loving soccer
"Ted Lasso" actor Cristo Fernández shares the inspiration behind his new children's book "Fútbol is Life!" The bilingual book draws on Fernández's childhood experiences growing up in Guadalajara and is "a love letter to the game" of soccer.
Restaurants rebound with "Kitchen Undercover"
Chef Antonia Lofaso helps struggling restaurants get back on track with her new show, "Kitchen Undercover." Lofaso joins "CBS Mornings" to explain how.
Prince Harry loses long legal battle against U.K. tabloid publisher
Prince Harry has lost his case against the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday tabloids, with the top U.K. court dismissing claims of illegal information gathering.
Common on starring in "Silo" series
Common speaks to "CBS Mornings" about starring in the series "Silo," which is back for a third season. The Oscar, Emmy and Grammy Award winner reveals what drew him to his character. He also discusses recent performances, including at the BET Awards and the opening of the Obama Presidential Center.
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China warns of "security backdoor" in Anthropic AI coding tool
A Chinese industry regulator warned users of a "security backdoor" embedded in versions of U.S. artificial intelligence company Anthropic's coding tool, Claude Code.
Satellites search for wildfires from space
FireSat satellites, equipped with specialized cameras and imaging software, are helping detect wildfires from space. Muon Space CEO Jonny Dyer explains how the satellites could help firefighting efforts.
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 to cut more than 3,000 jobs from ailing Xbox unit
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
Why U.S. initially restricted Anthropic AI models
The Trump administration has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's most advanced artificial intelligence models, Fable and Mythos, after weeks of negotiations over national security concerns. CNET Editor-in-Chief David Katzmaier joins to discuss.
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2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
The American innovation that made millions of others possible
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
New White House UFO panel chair speaks out
The White House appointed former Harvard University astronomer Avi Loeb to lead its new panel on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as UAPs and UFOs. Loeb shares his enthusiasm for his new role.
3 futurists predict what America will be like in the centuries ahead
From space to healthcare and artificial intelligence, what could the next 250 years of the United States look like?
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Parents of football player who died speak out after charges filed against ex-coach
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that his office is charging former Bucknell coach Mark Kulbis with felony aggravated hazing.
Suspect in Charlie Kirk death back in court
Tyler Robinson, the suspect in Charlie Kirk's murder, is due back in court today as he faces Day 3 of preliminary hearings. This comes after prosecutors unveiled footage of him on the Utah college campus where Kirk was killed. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Teen found dead near Mississippi island
The body of missing teen Nolan Wells was discovered off the coast of Horn Island, Mississippi, officials said. Wells was last seen with a group of friends days before.
Notorious boarding school loses license
Utah has revoked the license of Provo Canyon School's Springville Campus, a boarding school where Paris Hilton alleges she was abused. Usher Quraishi has more details.
Video emerges in Charlie Kirk murder trial
A new video has emerged in the trial of Tyler Robinson, the man suspected of killing Charlie Kirk. Robinson is expected back in court Wednesday. Carter Evans has the latest.
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
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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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Source: Platner to release video on future
Maine Democrats are calling on Senate nominee Graham Platner to drop out of the race ahead of a key deadline after a woman accused him of sexual assault. Platner denies the allegation. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak has the latest.
Starter Homes are a Million Bucks Now
Starter homes now cost $1 million in many parts of the country, leaving younger generations wondering whether homeownership is still a realistic goal. Jill asks whether buying a house should remain a cornerstone of the American dream, or if the idea itself has become outdated. Plus, caller questions: Dorian is feeling the financial strain of wedding season as travel costs, gifts and pricey trips pile up. And Andrew, a new dad, wants to know whether now is the right time to buy term life insurance. Have a money question? Email askjill@jillonmoney.com.
Don't Buy a House Together Until You Hear This
Caller Aaron has a family mess on his hands: his cousin bought a house with a girlfriend; they broke up, and now his cousin's credit is still tied to the property while the ex continues living there and refuses to refinance. Jill explains exactly what to do before buying a major asset with someone you're not married to. Plus, Jill breaks down the new student loan rules that took effect on July 1, 2026, how parents and prospective students should navigate the new rules and why taking on debt for college may not be worth it anymore. Have a money question? Email askjill@jillonmoney.com.
Watch: Vance takes questions in Milwaukee
Vice President JD Vance slammed Iran at a press conference in Milwaukee Wednesday, saying that if they shoot at ships, the U.S. will "knock the hell out of them." Mr. Vance also bashed Democrats over Graham Platner's sexual assault allegations. Lindsey Reiser reports.
Trump: U.S. will let Ukraine make Patriot missiles
President Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. will grant Ukraine's request for a production license to build Patriot missile interceptors for defense. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.