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Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday he won't seek reelection in 2026, kickstarting a race among Democrats in the Senate for his leaderhip position.
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Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday he won't seek reelection in 2026, kickstarting a race among Democrats in the Senate for his leaderhip position.
The Oscar-winning film "Conclave" has become a surprise streaming hit amid renewed curiosity about the Vatican's inner workings.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has not given any press briefings in the briefing room but has used the room as a backdrop for TV hits with Fox News.
JD Vance says both Ukraine and Russia will "have to give up some of the territory they currently own" to end the war, or the U.S. will "walk away" from peace efforts.
More than a quarter million complaints reported losing money to a scam in 2024, the FBI said in a new report.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said he believes the Trump administration could strike a deal with China.
A large brood of periodical cicadas is due to emerge in the spring of 2025. These maps show where people should expect to see, and hear, the bugs this year.
Jose Hermosillo, a U.S. citizen who was detained by DHS for 10 days and prosecuted for illegal entry into the U.S. has intellectual disabilities, his family claims.
The 2025 AMA nominations were released on Wednesday, with Kendrick Lamar leading with 10. The awards show will air on May 26.
A remotely-operated camera found surprising relics, including a plane that still had a bomb secured to it.
India's External Affairs Ministry said the Indus Water Treaty will be suspended after an attack in Kashmir left over two dozen dead.
Israeli media identified the victim as Barak Tzach, a man in his 40s and a father of four.
Tina Knowles, mother of superstars Beyoncé and Solange, spoke with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her new memoir, "Matriarch."
State-level efforts to regulate fertility coverage reveal the gauntlet of budgetary and political hurdles such initiatives face.
A 22-year-old inmate named for the late John F. Kennedy escaped from Peru's most crowded prison, and video of the jailbreak has gone viral.
James Osgood was condemned to die for the 2010 killing of Tracy Lynn Brown. He is one of only a small number of inmates on U.S. death rows to abandon their legal challenges.
The stock market surged in early trade as investors cheered positive signals from Trump administration on trade and Fed Reserve.
The EU has hit Apple and Meta with hundreds of millions of euros in fines as it steps up enforcement of the European Union's Digital Markets Act.
The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, in front of St. Peter's Basilica, after the pontiff lies in state there for three days.
JD Vance says both Ukraine and Russia will "have to give up some of the territory they currently own" to end the war, or the U.S. will "walk away" from peace efforts.
Pope Francis' death on Monday started off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible candidates to be the next pope.
CBS News spoke to parishioners at Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart after the death of Pope Francis.
In the will, dated June 29, 2022, Pope Francis wrote that with the "feeling that the sunset of my earthly life is approaching," he wished to express his preferences for his burial.
Elon Musk told Tesla investors that he plans to scale back his time at the Department of Government Efficiency.
President Trump said he isn't planning on firing Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, one day after calling Powell a "major loser."
National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya said "it's hard to guarantee when science will make an advance."
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a "reorganization" of the State Department, with plans for staffing cuts.
FBI directors typically fly on government jets, but they're encouraged to limit personal travel.
France, Germany and Britain meanwhile said Israel's seven-week blockade on all imports to Gaza was "intolerable."
The dead include 15 people who were killed overnight, among them women and children.
A "quiet photo that speaks loudly," of a Palestinian boy who lost both arms in an Israeli strike, has been selected as the 2025 World Press Photo of the year.
If you're deep in debt, bankruptcy can help wipe the slate clean, but it's not the only option worth weighing.
A HELOC gives homeowners an affordable way to borrow their home equity. But do they need an appraisal to access it?
You can lock in higher rates now with short-term or long-term CD accounts — before any possible rate cuts occur.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said he believes the Trump administration could strike a deal with China.
The stock market was off to a strong start Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average soaring over 1,000 points.
Allianz survey finds that nearly two-thirds of Americans are more worried about running out of money in retirement than they are about dying.
The EU has hit Apple and Meta with hundreds of millions of euros in fines as it steps up enforcement of the European Union's Digital Markets Act.
Tesla's sales and stock price have taken a hit this year amid blowback over CEO Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration.
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Pope Francis is lying in state inside St. Peter's Basilica as thousands of mourners say their final farewells. Global leaders are headed to Rome for Francis' funeral Saturday. Crux's John Allen breaks down the atmosphere at the Vatican.
President Trump in a social media post on Wednesday lashed out at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after Zelenskyy rejected the idea of Ukraine ceding territory to Russia in a potential peace deal. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Kendrick Lamar earned the most nominations for the American Music Awards. Variety's Jem Aswad breaks down why Lamar's hit song "Not Like Us" could win song of the year.
Police investigate one of their own when a detective becomes a suspect in the shooting death of his wife. "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste reports in encore airing Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 9/8c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
The creatives behind Broadway’s “Buena Vista Social Club” sit down with Martha Teichner to discuss how a Grammy Award-winning album turned into a Broadway show. Then, Seth Doane travels to London to learn how gaslight enthusiasts are fighting to keep gas lamps in the city. “Here Comes the Sun” is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on “CBS Sunday Morning.”
Investor Warren Buffett sits down with Norah O'Donnell to discuss "Becoming Katharine Graham," the documentary highlighting his late friend's career as CEO of The Washington Post. Then, Lee Cowan visits Julien's Auctions, an auction house in Los Angeles where celebrity memorabilia is on the market. "Here Comes the Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Art dealer Larry Gagosian sits down with Anthony Mason to discuss his eighteen galleries around the globe and the competitiveness of New York’s art world. Then, Seth Doane learns about the Mille Miglia, a one thousand-mile car race from Brescia to Rome, Italy. “Here Comes the Sun” is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on “CBS Sunday Morning.”
Author David Macaulay sits down with Martha Teichner to discuss how he’s found ways to explain things in his last two dozen books over the course of his fifty-plus-year career. Then, Conor Knighton visits the Black Beauty Ranch in East Texas to learn how the newly named Humane World for Animals is caring for and protecting animals across the globe. “Here Comes the Sun” is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on “CBS Sunday Morning.”
Businessman and philanthropist Bill Gates sits down with Lee Cowan to discuss his career and the first of a three-part autobiography called "Source Code." Then, Conor Knighton visits the Museum of Modern Art in New York City to screen Christian Marclay's "The Clock." "Here Comes the Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
The Oscar-winning film "Conclave" has become a surprise streaming hit amid renewed curiosity about the Vatican's inner workings.
In a moving "Note to Self" letter ahead of Holocaust Remembrance Day, survivor Alfred Münzer reflects on being hidden as a baby, the loss of his family and why he continues to share his story amid rising antisemitism.
Jose Hermosillo, a U.S. citizen who was detained by DHS for 10 days and prosecuted for illegal entry into the U.S. has intellectual disabilities, his family claims.
Tina Knowles reflects on raising Beyoncé and Solange, healing through therapy, and leaving a decades-long marriage in her new memoir, "Matriarch."
Speaking exclusively with "CBS Mornings" in her first broadcast interview, Tina Knowles details how she guided Beyoncé and Solange through fame while navigating her own path to healing.
Michael Sayih and Max Fink have a special bond — they're regular racing partners who compete in countless 5K, Iron Man and marathon events all over the world. Michael has cerebral palsy, and started racing at 5 years old. Max has his own reason to race: to honor his mom, who died from breast cancer. He believes she brought him and Michael together. They are now attempting to complete all six Abbott World Marathon Majors. They only have one race left to reach their goal: Tokyo.
For Elizabeth Wampler, it was not love or even like at first sight when she met her future husband. Now, 30 years later, she says her unfounded assumptions about his cerebral palsy were "wrong on all counts." In the week before Valentine's Day, CBS News is featuring stories about love that blossomed despite unimaginable odds. We call this series Love, Against All Odds.
It was a dramatic rescue. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti was contacted by a stranger who told him his three rescue dogs were stuck inside his Pacific Palisades house — alone — as the Palisades Fire closed in. Jonathan and his producer, who were reporting nearby, did not hesitate to help — risking their lives to save all three dogs.
After Hurricane Helene tore through six states, Taylor Schenker went for a walk in hard-hit Asheville, North Carolina. As she dug through the debris and mud, she found family photos that got lost in the storm. Now, she's hoping to use her Photos from Helene Instagram page to help reunite the images with the families who own them.
Jeff Nebeker celebrates the success of his viral ceramic donuts, which sold out in just three minutes after being posted by gallery owner Michelle O'Brien. Over 9,000 people are on the email list for the next restock.
The economy and immigration are two of the biggest issues on the minds of Americans, but we rarely get a look behind the scenes to see how these key forces in American life intersect. CBS News Race & Culture and CBS Reports reveal the connection between immigration and food prices by following the journey of the people, both legal and undocumented, bringing America's milk to market.
Los Angeles is home to one of the largest populations of Jews in the world, and one of the largest populations of Muslims in America. For almost two decades, a group there has been trying to build bonds between these two communities, but the attack of Oct. 7, 2023 and its aftermath are putting that mission to the test. CBS Reports and CBS News Race and Culture examine these challenges and explore how the next generation may hold the key to forging paths to unity amid adversity.
Americans are among the world's biggest consumers of ultra-processed foods, which comprise more than half of an average adult’s diet and two-thirds of a child’s. As technology continues to accelerate innovations in additives, chemicals and food products, U.S. regulators are struggling to keep up. CBS Reports examines why ultra-processed foods have become so pervasive in the American diet, and what filling the gaps in federal regulation can do to ensure Americans are fed and healthy.
As America grapples with an escalating plastic crisis, the city of Houston, ExxonMobil and other partners announced a new program that promised to recycle nearly all of the city's plastic waste. However, after two years, the program has yet to fully materialize. Critics argue that the evidence suggests it never will. And yet, the company envisions similar programs in other American cities. CBS Reports and Inside Climate News investigate whether this proposed solution to our plastic recycling crisis is indeed too good to be true.
Nearly 95% of people currently in prison will be released back into society, and historically a significant percentage are likely to reoffend. In California, authorities are trying to change that by providing inmates access to education, work and other rehabilitative privileges — programs that have been shown to reduce recidivism and increase public safety. CBS Reports examines a controversial approach some see as being “soft on crime,” which now may be preventing it.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday he is retiring and will not run for reelection in 2026.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has not given any press briefings in the briefing room but has used the room as a backdrop for TV hits with Fox News.
Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday he won't seek reelection in 2026, kickstarting a race among Democrats in the Senate for his leadership position.
More than a quarter million complaints reported losing money to a scam in 2024, the FBI said in a new report.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said he believes the Trump administration could strike a deal with China.
More than a quarter million complaints reported losing money to a scam in 2024, the FBI said in a new report.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said he believes the Trump administration could strike a deal with China.
The stock market surged in early trade as investors cheered positive signals from Trump administration on trade and Fed Reserve.
Stock futures were pointing to a strong opening as investors took cheer from positive news on trade and the Federal Reserve.
The EU has hit Apple and Meta with hundreds of millions of euros in fines as it steps up enforcement of the European Union's Digital Markets Act.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has not given any press briefings in the briefing room but has used the room as a backdrop for TV hits with Fox News.
Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday he won't seek reelection in 2026, kickstarting a race among Democrats in the Senate for his leadership position.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said he believes the Trump administration could strike a deal with China.
Jose Hermosillo, a U.S. citizen who was detained by DHS for 10 days and prosecuted for illegal entry into the U.S. has intellectual disabilities, his family claims.
Vice President JD Vance met briefly with Pope Francis on Easter Sunday. Vance said he knew the pontiff was "very ill," but he "didn't realize how sick he was."
State-level efforts to regulate fertility coverage reveal the gauntlet of budgetary and political hurdles such initiatives face.
National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya said "it's hard to guarantee when science will make an advance."
Federal health officials want companies to swap out certain food dyes with natural alternatives.
Ever struggled with planning nutritious meals? A TikTok user has shared his viral solution that others online have dubbed "people kibble."
Tina Knowles, mother of Beyoncé and Solange, spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her Stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis and how her daughters Beyoncé and Solange, niece Angie Beyincé, and bonus daughter Kelly Rowland have supported her throughout the process.
India's External Affairs Ministry said the Indus Water Treaty will be suspended after an attack in Kashmir left over two dozen dead.
France, Germany and Britain meanwhile said Israel's seven-week blockade on all imports to Gaza was "intolerable."
Israeli media identified the victim as Barak Tzach, a man in his 40s and a father of four.
JD Vance says both Ukraine and Russia will "have to give up some of the territory they currently own" to end the war, or the U.S. will "walk away" from peace efforts.
The EU has hit Apple and Meta with hundreds of millions of euros in fines as it steps up enforcement of the European Union's Digital Markets Act.
The 2025 AMA nominations were released on Wednesday, with Kendrick Lamar leading with 10. The awards show will air on May 26.
Tina Knowles, the mother of Beyoncé and Solange, is opening up about her life in her book, "Matriarch." She styled Destiny's Child when the group started out and spoke about how the record label complained about the group's look.
Roman Catholic cardinals are gathering to decide when to hold the conclave to elect a new pope following Pope Francis' death on Monday. It has sparked renewed interest in the movie "Conclave," which is about the process and came out last year. CBS News' Carter Evans looks at what the movie got right and wrong about the process.
Tina Knowles, mother of superstars Beyoncé and Solange, spoke with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her new memoir, "Matriarch."
Oprah Winfrey has named "Matriarch" by Tina Knowles as her latest book club selection. The memoir shares Knowles' personal journey from growing up in segregated Texas to raising music icons Beyoncé and Solange.
The EU has hit Apple and Meta with hundreds of millions of euros in fines as it steps up enforcement of the European Union's Digital Markets Act.
U.S. Department of Justice attorneys are seeking to impose sweeping penalties on Google after a court ruled the tech giant is a monopoly.
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.
Companies say fake job seekers are using artificial intelligence to get remote jobs, often in an attempt to steal insider secrets.
Biotech company Colossal Bioscience has made headlines for saying it brought the dire wolf species back from extinction. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser spoke with the company's chief science officer, Beth Shapiro, who broke down the science and motivations behind the project.
Harmful bleaching of the world's coral has grown to include 84% of the ocean's reefs in the most intense event of its kind in recorded history, scientists say.
A large brood of periodical cicadas is due to emerge in the spring of 2025. These maps show where people should expect to see, and hear, the bugs this year.
If Earth's entire 4.5 billion-year history was squeezed into a single, 24-hour day, when would modern humans arrive? "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson ponders the meaning of Earth Day.
This asteroid is bigger than scientists anticipated, about 5 miles long and 2 miles wide at its widest point — resembling a deformed peanut.
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
More than a quarter million complaints reported losing money to a scam in 2024, the FBI said in a new report.
Prosecutors in Karen Read's second trial for the death of Boston police officer John O'Keefe used her own words against her during opening statements. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt reports.
James Osgood was condemned to die for the 2010 killing of Tracy Lynn Brown. He is one of only a small number of inmates on U.S. death rows to abandon their legal challenges.
A 22-year-old inmate named for the late John F. Kennedy escaped from Peru's most crowded prison, and video of the jailbreak has gone viral.
An Arizona jury on Tuesday convicted Lori Vallow Daybell of conspiring to murder her estranged husband in 2019. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez and Jessica Levinson have more details.
This asteroid is bigger than scientists anticipated, about 5 miles long and 2 miles wide at its widest point — resembling a deformed peanut.
During the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower, 10 to 20 meteors could be seen per hour, NASA says.
Don Pettit, NASA's oldest active astronaut, marked his 70th birthday by landing on the steppe of Kazakhstan after 220 days in space.
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
Astronomers say they have discovered "the strongest evidence yet" of life on a distant planet, although, they stress that more research is needed. Chief astronomer and planetarium director of the Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
Illinois Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin announced he will not seek reelection, prompting a shake up in Democratic leadership for the upper chamber. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
President Trump insists there will be a fair trade deal with China as his tariffs continue to affect the markets and major global businesses. This comes as the prospects of a potential Russia-Ukraine peace deal lag. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent blasted the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank as worries over President Trump's tariffs persist. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
The Vatican said it may extend the time for people to pay respects to Pope Francis at St. Peter's Basilica. CBS News papal contributor Francis X. Rocca has the latest from Rome.
Officials expect the Jonas Road Fire in New Jersey to grow as they work to protect threatened homes and residents. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch breaks down the weather conditions contributing to the fire's spread.