Heightened security from dozens of local, federal agencies ahead of Super Bowl
More than 35 local, state and federal agencies have been working for the last 18 months to prepare for Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.
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Lindsey Vonn's teammates confident she can compete at Olympics after ACL tear
"If anyone can come back from this, if anyone could do it, it's Lindsey," fellow U.S. teammate Isabella Wright said of Lindsey Vonn.
Tony Dokoupil: Don't just trust me. Make me earn it.
"You come first," declares the new anchor of the Evening News. "Not advertisers. Not politicians. Not corporate interests — including the new owners of CBS."
Ransom note being investigated in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, sheriff says
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Power outages collide with boil-water advisories after winter storm
In Mississippi, more than 36,000 homes and businesses have now gone a second week without electricity after a historic winter storm.
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Savannah Guthrie pleads for help in mom's search
"Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie issued a plea for the public's help at what she called "an hour of desperation." As Jonathan Vigliotti reports, the search for her missing mom, Nancy Guthrie, has entered its second week with few new leads and no new suspects.
Player's mom didn't know Super Bowl was a big deal
Nick Emmanwori just won it all in his rookie season as a safety with the Seattle Seahawks, and his mom was somewhere in that cheering crowd of 70,000. But Justina Emmanwori is not your typical football mom. Tony Dokoupil has more on her viral interview.
Ghislaine Maxwell pleads Fifth in House deposition
Ghislaine Maxwell, a longtime associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein who herself was convicted of sex trafficking in 2021, invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination and refused to answer questions during a virtual appearance before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. Scott MacFarlane reports.
New bodycam footage in Brown University shooting
Newly released bodycam footage and 911 calls show the desperate search for a suspect and victims minutes after a gunman opened fire inside a Brown University classroom in mid-December. Tom Hanson has details.
Record-shattering cold sweeps Northeast
Temperatures in parts of the Northeast were more than 20 degrees below average over the weekend, with daytime highs failing to get out of the teens. Rob Marciano has more.
New moms leading Team USA curling
Curling is the only sport played every day at the Winter Olympic Games and unlike other sports, the competitors usually are not full-time athletes. Ren Clayton catches up with two Minnesota sisters leading the U.S. team while balancing day jobs and their growing families.
Robert Kraft's campaign to stop hate
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft started a campaign in 2023 encouraging people to wear a small blue square with a hashtag. It's a symbol that started off challenging people to stand up to Jewish hate, but these days Kraft says it's meant to call out hate, in all of its forms. Jericka Duncan reports.
Judge orders DOJ to unseal ballot raid records
A federal judge ruled Department of Justice records related to the recent seizure of 2020 ballots and documents in Fulton County, Georgia, must be unsealed by Tuesday. Willie James Inman has more.
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Man spent decades making model of New York City
Beginning in 2004, Joe Macken carved all five boroughs of New York City out of balsa wood, every site and stadium, and every bridge and building. His creation consists of almost one million structures. Steve Hartman has the story.
Widow living at husband's grave helped by officer
When a 55-year-old woman lost her job and got evicted, she took up residence at the only place she felt she owned, her husband's grave. Then, an "angel" came to her rescue. Steve Hartman has the story "On the Road."
Kids praise dogs that helped them after shooting
After a shooting at a school in Nashville, therapy dogs started visiting students to offer support. Steve Hartman has the story in "On the Road."
People mocked his truck, until one man stepped up
A badly damaged Chevy that turned heads across South Bend, Indiana, sparked an unexpected act of generosity. Steve Hartman has the story "On the Road."
Boy goes viral after sharing bird imitating talent
Steve Hartman follows up on the story about a boy he met "On the Road" who can perfectly imitate bird calls.
Doctor joins Secret Santa to surprise strangers
As you've no doubt heard, Santa Claus is coming to town. In fact, he's already been to Baltimore. Steve Hartman met him "On the Road."
Chef saves man after he didn't come to restaurant
Charlie Hicks ate his lunch and dinner at the Shrimp Basket in Pensacola, Florida, every day for 10 years. When he suddenly stopped showing up, the chef went looking for him and ultimately saved his life. Steve Hartman has the story "On the Road."
Lowe's staff band together to find missing cat
For nearly a decade, Francine the cat was a constant presence in the garden department at a Lowe's in Richmond, Virginia. Then one day, a few months ago, she vanished. Steve Hartman tells the story of how staff members banded together to help find her and bring her home.
Retired cop offers free laundry for homeless
Wade Milyard of Frederick, Maryland, didn't want to stop helping people after he retired from police work. Now, he drives around doing laundry for homeless people. Steve Hartman has the story "On the Road."
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Social media giants accused of "addicting the brains of children" as trial begins
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
Judge blocks California law banning federal law enforcement agents from wearing masks
A federal judge has blocked a California law from going into effect that would ban federal immigration agents from covering their faces but they will still be required to wear clear identification showing their agency and badge number.
Catherine O'Hara's cause of death was a pulmonary embolism
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
DOJ asks to dismiss Steve Bannon's criminal charges
The Justice Department is moving to toss out its case against former Trump adviser Steve Bannon, who was jailed for declining to testify before the House Jan. 6 panel.
41 U.S. states are getting warmer, each in its own way, report says
Researchers at two Spanish universities found that 84% of the contiguous U.S. states has shown signs of warming over the last 70 or so years, which is more than previously suggested.
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Social media giants accused of "addicting the brains of children" as trial begins
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
OpenAI starts testing ads in free version of ChatGPT
ChatGPT will clearly distinguish between ads and answers to user prompts on the AI platform, according to OpenAI.
Why importing more beef from Argentina won't ease costs for U.S. consumers
Taming runaway U.S. beef prices will require more than stepping up imports, economists said. Here's the key to cutting costs.
Starbucks adds menu items as it looks to energize growth
New items, such as a strawberry matcha loaf, represent the chain's latest effort to boost sales as part of its "Back to Starbucks" campaign.
How much gold is in an Olympic gold medal, and how much is it worth?
Olympic medals have what's known as a "melt value." But they're worth far more financially than their mineral contents, an auction expert notes.
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U.S. military strikes another alleged drug vessel; search on for 1 survivor
The U.S. military struck its 39th alleged drug-carrying boat on Monday, killing two people and leaving one survivor who is now the focus of a search-and-rescue effort.
Judge blocks California law banning federal law enforcement agents from wearing masks
A federal judge has blocked a California law from going into effect that would ban federal immigration agents from covering their faces but they will still be required to wear clear identification showing their agency and badge number.
U.S. Olympian responds after Trump calls him "a real loser"
U.S. Olympian Hunter Hess said "there is so much that is great about America, but there are always things that could be better," a day after President Trump lashed out at him.
DOJ asks to dismiss Steve Bannon's criminal charges
The Justice Department is moving to toss out its case against former Trump adviser Steve Bannon, who was jailed for declining to testify before the House Jan. 6 panel.
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer says she'll testify if Trump grants her clemency
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer said she would be willing to cooperate with a House panel's probe if President Trump grants her clemency, and would testify that he is "innocent of any wrongdoing."
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Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
Ballad Health, the nation's largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee on land that two climate modeling companies say is at risk of flooding.
Her deadly diagnosis only had 1 warning sign. Here's how she survived.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
White House launches TrumpRx discounted drug site
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
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U.S. Olympian responds after Trump calls him "a real loser"
U.S. Olympian Hunter Hess said "there is so much that is great about America, but there are always things that could be better," a day after President Trump lashed out at him.
See the Olympic medal count for the 2026 Winter Games
Here is a look at where the medal count stands for Team USA and other nations as the competition heats up at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Why importing more beef from Argentina won't ease costs for U.S. consumers
Taming runaway U.S. beef prices will require more than stepping up imports, economists said. Here's the key to cutting costs.
U.S. makes final in Olympic curling mixed doubles, facing Sweden for gold
Team USA's mixed doubles curling gold medal match against Sweden is slated for Tuesday, Feb. 10.
Meet the American girl skiing into Philippines Winter Olympics history
Skier Tallulah Proulx, 17, was raised in the U.S., but she's making Olympic history as the Philippines' first female, and youngest athlete in any Winter Games.
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Analyzing best and worst Super Bowl LX ads
Just 30 seconds of highly coveted commercial airtime during the Super Bowl costs as much as $10 million, according to CBS News MoneyWatch. Bill Pearce, marketing faculty member at The University of California, Berkeley, joins to discuss some of the ads from Super Bowl LX.
Could Trump's Bad Bunny attacks alienate Latinos?
Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show included superstar surprise guests and a message of unity and cultural celebration. While many praised the performance, President Trump took to social media to criticize the show. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins with analysis.
Bad Bunny and the politics of the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is a football game, an entertainment spectacle, a global billboard and a crucible of American political discord. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett explains.
Catherine O'Hara's cause of death was a pulmonary embolism
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
Cultural impact of Bad Bunny's performance
Ingrid Fajaro, a staff writer at Billboard, joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss the cultural impact of Bad Bunny's halftime performance at Super Bowl LX.
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Social media giants accused of "addicting the brains of children" as trial begins
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
Trial over social media addiction in kids begins
Opening statements began Monday in Los Angeles in a landmark trial over alleged social media addiction in children. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
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.
OpenAI starts testing ads in free version of ChatGPT
ChatGPT will clearly distinguish between ads and answers to user prompts on the AI platform, according to OpenAI.
Super Bowl fans warned to leave drones at home amid flight ban
The FAA says it is collaborating with the FBI to detect, track and assess unauthorized drone activity at the Super Bowl.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Second ransom deadline for Guthrie passes
A second ransom deadline passed Monday for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Nancy Guthrie. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports on the search and former FBI special agent Jeff Harp joins to discuss the situation.
Search for Nancy Guthrie in Day 9
The children of Nancy Guthrie, including "Today" show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, are praying for signs of life more than a week after their mother disappeared. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more from Tucson, Arizona.
Savannah Guthrie: "An hour of desperation"
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Monday, pleading for the public's help in finding her mother, Nancy. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the latest.
Savannah Guthrie asks for public help for mom
"Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie posted a new video Monday pleading for the public's help in the search for her missing mother, Nancy. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez has more.
Cops: 1 in custody after Maryland school shooting
Police say one person is in custody after at least one person was shot at a Maryland high school on Monday. CBS affiliate WUSA reports.
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New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
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Savannah Guthrie pleads for help in mom's search
"Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie issued a plea for the public's help at what she called "an hour of desperation." As Jonathan Vigliotti reports, the search for her missing mom, Nancy Guthrie, has entered its second week with few new leads and no new suspects.
Analyzing best and worst Super Bowl LX ads
Just 30 seconds of highly coveted commercial airtime during the Super Bowl costs as much as $10 million, according to CBS News MoneyWatch. Bill Pearce, marketing faculty member at The University of California, Berkeley, joins to discuss some of the ads from Super Bowl LX.
Player's mom didn't know Super Bowl was a big deal
Nick Emmanwori just won it all in his rookie season as a safety with the Seattle Seahawks, and his mom was somewhere in that cheering crowd of 70,000. But Justina Emmanwori is not your typical football mom. Tony Dokoupil has more on her viral interview.
Could Trump's Bad Bunny attacks alienate Latinos?
Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show included superstar surprise guests and a message of unity and cultural celebration. While many praised the performance, President Trump took to social media to criticize the show. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins with analysis.
Ghislaine Maxwell pleads Fifth in House deposition
Ghislaine Maxwell, a longtime associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein who herself was convicted of sex trafficking in 2021, invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination and refused to answer questions during a virtual appearance before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. Scott MacFarlane reports.