Senators introduce bill to make public transit more accessible
"In Chicago, I can't get into some stations because it's three flights of stairs to get to stations," said Duckworth, a double amputee who uses a wheelchair.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, former Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and more appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
White House teams up with dating apps to boost COVID vaccinations
"We have finally found the one thing that makes us all more attractive: a vaccination," Andy Slavitt, White House senior adviser for the COVID response, said Friday, in announcing the joint initiative.
Saks will require its workers to return vaccinated
The e-commerce brand said its lower Manhattan office will become "default workplace" for NYC employees come September.
One mom frets as extra jobless aid ends. "Either way, I lose."
Extra federal assistance "keeps the lights on and food on the table," another worker says as his state ends funding.
Labor Department looks for solutions as states end unemployment benefits
An official told CBS News the federal government paying the benefits to some unemployed Americans directly is "pretty much off the table."
Black millennials lag White and Hispanic peers in building wealth
Black Americans in their 30s and early 40s are well behind their White and Hispanic peers in accumulating financial assets.
Disturbing video shows fatal police restraint in Tennessee jail
As 48-year-old William Jennette pleaded that he couldn't breathe, a deputy responds, "You shouldn't be able to breathe"
Many Europeans who work in the U.S. still can't visit home
"The E.U. reopening borders to non-essential travel is a positive step forward. Nevertheless, the fact that thousands of Europeans living in the U.S. under a visa might still have to wait to do the same seems pretty inconsistent," said one visa holder.
Minnesota AG's office to prosecute police shooting of Daunte Wright
Former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter is charged with second-degree manslaughter in the death of Daunte Wright.
CEO Tim Cook to be Apple's star witness at Fortnite trial
Apple's tight control of its App Store serves to protect the privacy and security of its users, CEO says.
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Bus driver says kids' questions helped stop hijacker
"He sensed more questions coming and I guess something clicked in his mind and he said, 'Enough is enough already.' And he told me to 'Stop the bus, and just get off,'" the bus driver said.
Dodgers star says fans' return to the stadium is "huge"
Dodger Stadium was one of California's largest vaccination centers.
Why thieves want to jack your car's catalytic converter
"When I started the van, I thought it was like a Camaro next to me," one victim said after thieves stole the part in minutes.
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Trump says ceasefire with Iran over, calls negotiations "waste of time"
Oil prices shot up 5% after President Trump said negotiations with Iran were over, and called it "a waste of time dealing with them."
Trump to wrap NATO meeting with news conference
President Trump has made it clear the U.S. and Turkey are friends — better friends than some other NATO allies.
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.
DOJ threatens criminal action against states that allow noncitizens to vote
The head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division sent letters to election officials in all 50 states threatening criminal action if they knowingly allow non-U.S. citizens to vote.
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.
Senate GOP leaders say they've talked with McConnell by phone
The top Republicans in the Senate spoke with the Kentucky Republican by phone this week, according to their spokespeople.
Democrats Stevens and El-Sayed spar in tense Michigan Senate debate
The debate comes days after a third candidate, Mallory McMorrow, suspended her campaign.
Federal court blocks Florida law banning "woke" instruction in universities
A 2-1 ruling from the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found Florida's assertion it could control the speech of its employees to be "a breathtaking assertion of power to ban unpopular ideas from public discourse in the very places the state's own statutes recognize as centers of inquiry."
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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Stocks set to slide, oil surges after Trump says Iran ceasefire is over
Oil prices jumped 6% while U.S. stock futures fell as renewed Middle East conflict threatens crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump to wrap NATO meeting with news conference
President Trump has made it clear the U.S. and Turkey are friends — better friends than some other NATO allies.
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.
License of Utah school where Paris Hilton alleged she was abused is revoked
Utah has revoked the license of a boarding school where Paris Hilton said she was abused as a teenager, saying the school has "failed to provide applicable health and safety services for clients."
Fetterman tells those who backed Platner to "sit it out" on a possible replacement
Sen. John Fetterman condemned his colleagues who continued backing Graham Platner amid a string of scandals.
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Stocks set to slide, oil surges after Trump says Iran ceasefire is over
Oil prices jumped 6% while U.S. stock futures 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.
Ford recalls 177,000 vehicles over faulty wiper, drivetrain and other issues
A slew of Ford recalls affects some new and used Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and Explorer Hybrid vehicles, according to a federal safety watchdog.
USPS raising the price of a Forever stamp starting on Sunday
The cost of a first-class Forever stamp has climbed 41% since 2021, and postal officials have signaled they want prices to rise even more.
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Trump to wrap NATO meeting with news conference
President Trump has made it clear the U.S. and Turkey are friends — better friends than some other NATO allies.
DOJ threatens criminal action against states that allow noncitizens to vote
The head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division sent letters to election officials in all 50 states threatening criminal action if they knowingly allow non-U.S. citizens to vote.
U.S. rescinds waiver permitting Iranian oil sales after Iranian attacks on tankers
The Trump administration has revoked a waiver that allowed Iranian oil sales, a key source of revenue for the regime, after Iran attacked three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Fetterman tells those who backed Platner to "sit it out" on a possible replacement
Sen. John Fetterman condemned his colleagues who continued backing Graham Platner amid a string of scandals.
U.S. launches strikes against Iran over attacks on 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has over the past two days attacked three commercial vessels that were traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.
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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.
Why tick season is expected to be worse than normal
The CDC is reporting the highest rate of emergency room visits from tick bites since 2017 in many parts of the U.S.
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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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Trump says ceasefire with Iran over, calls negotiations "waste of time"
Oil prices shot up 5% after President Trump said the ceasefire with Iran, in his view, was over, and he called it "a waste of time dealing with them."
U.S. rescinds waiver permitting Iranian oil sales after Iranian attacks on tankers
The Trump administration has revoked a waiver that allowed Iranian oil sales, a key source of revenue for the regime, after Iran attacked three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Navy identifies missing sailor after Arabian Sea emergency landing
Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao said he has directed that Cmdr. Gabriel Edwards be posthumously promoted to his selected rank of captain.
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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.
Sophie Chen Keller reads "Little Wonder"
Oprah Winfrey selected "Little Wonder" by acclaimed author Sophie Chen Keller as her latest book club pick. Keller reads an excerpt from her novel about an extraordinary journey of hope and love.
Details emerge of Swift-Kelce wedding
The highly anticipated wedding between pop superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs Pro Bowler Travis Kelce took place at Madison Square Garden on Friday. Page Six senior reporter Carlos Greer joins with the emerging details.
AI actor Tilly Norwood set to star in first feature film
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
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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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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.
New video in Charlie Kirk suspect court case
Prosecutors allege that Tyler Robinson shot conservative activist Charlie Kirk while he was speaking at an event for Turning Point USA. In court on Tuesday, a judge allowed new surveillance footage from the day the conservative activist was shot and killed.
New video of alleged Kirk murder suspect
Prosecutors revealed new video from the moments before and after the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Carter Evans reports from Utah with details on the pretrial hearing there on Tuesday.
Former Bucknell football coach charged
Two years after the death of an 18-year-old football player at Bucknell University in Pennsylvania, the team's former strength and conditioning coach has been hit with felony charges, including aggravated hazing and involuntary manslaughter. Mark Strassmann reports.
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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
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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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New allegations emerge against Graham Platner
Democrats are calling for Graham Platner to drop out of the Maine Senate race after new sexual assault allegations emerged. Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest.
Trump says U.S.-Iran ceasefire is over
President Trump said Wednesday at the NATO summit in Turkey that negotiations with Iran were over, adding, "It's just a waste of time dealing with them." Ed O'Keefe reports.
Engineering professor on NYC high-rise fears
In Midtown Manhattan, buildings had to be evacuated after at least two columns were found buckling at a high-rise construction site. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani also said there are multiple cracks and sagging floors. Magued Iskander, a professor at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Former ambassador to NATO on Trump, Turkey
President Trump touted his growing relationship with Turkey during a two-day NATO summit in Ankara. Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Democratic strategist on Platner's campaign
Democratic support is fading for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after accusations that he sexually assaulted his former girlfriend in 2021. Democratic strategist and CBS News political contributor Joel Payne has more.