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Mohsen Mahdawi was arrested Monday at a citizenship interview in Vermont — one day after telling CBS News he'd "accept the outcome."
Former President Joe Biden spoke at the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled conference about Social Security.
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis said at a hearing on Tuesday that everyday Kilmar Abrego Garcia is "detained in CECOT is another date of irreparable harm."
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is in federal court for a second day in the historic antitrust trial in which the Federal Trade Commission alleges Meta illegally monopolized the social media market.
The IRS's Reduction in Force plan states the agency could go from 102,000 employees to a target of 60,000 to 70,000, according to an internal memo.
Dan Caldwell, a senior advisor to Pete Hegseth, has been put on leave amid a Pentagon investigation into an unauthorized disclosure, a defense official confirmed to CBS News.
Russia has peppered Ukraine with exploding drones for years. Now, worried about continued U.S. support, Kyiv is putting hope in a new, domestically made drone-killer.
Wink Martindale, the host of hit game shows "Gambit" and "Tic-Tac-Dough," has died. He was 91.
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, who before her spaceflight admitted that she's a nervous flyer, said she has a new confidence following her journey and revealed if she would do it again.
The man who said his stepmother held him captive for two decades has released his first public statement.
A major issue facing U.S. rivers is contamination by sewage and other forms of pollution, but some communities are impacted more than others.
Van Hollen said he hopes to visit Abrego Garcia and "check on his well-being."
The list of 10 most endangered rivers of 2025, according to the nonprofit American Rivers, includes the Mississippi River and the lower Rio Grande.
Bodycam footage released Tuesday from inside Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's Sante Fe home showed their German shepherd "guarding her" body, a sheriff's deputy said.
A video shows the older elephants — Ndlula, Umngani and Khosi — scramble to encircle and shield the two 7-year-old calves, Zuli and Mkhaya, from any possible threats.
The federal government has frozen $2.2 billion in funding for the Ivy League school.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
A federal judge found that the White House likely violated the First Amendment when it restricted the AP's access to press events based on its refusal to use the name Gulf of America.
The White House has taken pains to say administration officials are unified on the tariff effort announced on April 2, which the White House dubbed "Liberation Day."
Under a program known as CHNV, migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela were allowed to fly to the U.S. after securing a sponsorship from U.S.-based individuals.
President Trump denied there was a tariff exemption after some electronics were excluded from 145% levies on Chinese imports.
President Trump's Secretary of State Marco Rubio is asking staff to report allegations of anti-Christian bias during the Biden era, including actions taken for opposition to vaccines or personal pronoun choice.
Gaza health officials say an Israeli strike on a field hospital killed a medic two days after another attack disabled the enclave's last functioning critical care facility.
The Diocese of Jerusalem, which runs Al-Ahili hospital, said the medical building has been hit five times since the start of the war in November 2023
The head of Greenpeace U.K. was arrested after dumping red dye into a pond outside the U.S. Embassy in London to protest U.S. weapons sales to Israel, the group said.
Opening a CD now could be a smart move, but there are situations in which waiting could be the better approach.
If a penalty APR kicks in on your credit card, it won't go away quickly, so it's important to avoid these triggers.
A cooling interest rate climate should prompt current HELOC borrowers to consider these three decisions right now.
American Airlines said free Wi-Fi will be available to AAdvantage loyalty members through a partnership with AT&T.
President Trump's steep new tariffs on foreign cars could lead to a sharp decline in U.S. vehicle sales, according to S&P Global Mobility.
Love them or hate them, marshmallow Peeps are inescapable around the Easter holiday.
Most Americans don't know their own tax rate or what others pay to the IRS, yet most feel their taxes are too high.
Filing a tax extension is easy. But it's important to know what you're getting into, including what to do if you owe money to the IRS.
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The lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia and the Justice Department are set to meet at a federal court Tuesday after El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele said he won't send the mistakenly deported Maryland man back to the U.S. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Camilo Montoya-Galvez have more on the case and other political news.
Jury selection began Tuesday in Harvey Weinstein's retrial in New York after the state's highest court overturned his 2020 rape conviction. CBS News New York reporter Christina Fan has the details.
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, along with five other members of an all-female crew, blasted off to the edge of space in a Blue Origin rocket on Monday. After landing, King described her experience and the peaceful view of Earth. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more.
April 15 is the deadline to file your taxes, unless you live in one of the states the IRS is allowing people to request an extension due to natural disasters. CPA and Bankrate reporter Kemberley Washington shares some last-minute tax tips.
President Trump met with Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele on Monday at the White House. During the meeting, Bukele said he would not release a Maryland man deported to El Salvador by mistake. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
More than 100,000 Americans need an organ transplant to stay alive, and each day, 17 die waiting. But a CBS News analysis finds one out of five donated organs is being tossed out. Tom Hanson has the story behind that troubling statistic in tonight's "Eye on America."
A new CBS News poll shows 75% of Americans think President Trump's tariffs will raise prices in the short-term, while 49% think the tariffs will bring more manufacturing jobs to the United States. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang spoke with Americans in New England for their thoughts on the levies.
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King was among the historic six-women crew for Monday's Blue Origin flight to the edge of space. Mark Strassmann reports on the launch and what it means for space tourism.
While many Americans feel President Trump's tariffs will lead to higher prices, members of the shrimping industry in one small Alabama town think the tariffs could be good for business. Janet Shamlian has more.
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, along with five other members of an all-female crew, blasted off to the edge of space in a Blue Origin rocket on Monday. After landing, King described her experience and the peaceful view of Earth. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more.
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, who before her spaceflight admitted that she's a nervous flyer, said she has a new confidence following her journey and revealed if she would do it again.
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King and aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe joined an all-female Blue Origin crew to experience the view 62 miles above Earth. The pair recall the quiet, beauty and overwhelming emotions of seeing the planet from space.
Actor and filmmaker Lake Bell joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new children's book, "All About Brains: A Book About People," inspired by her daughter's epilepsy diagnosis and her mission to celebrate neurodiversity.
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King reflects on her preparation for her journey to the edge of space and reveals how she overcame her fears to become part of the historic flight. Our "CBS Mornings" series, Never Too Late, highlights stories of people conquering new challenges or embracing a second chapter at any age in life. Watch the 6-week run, showcasing "CBS Mornings" anchors and correspondents achieving their dreams — both big and small. And share your own Never Too Late story here for a chance to get featured on the show.
America's 250th birthday is coming up in 2026 and while some states are beginning the festivities now, future plans at the federal and state level remain uncertain. New York Times culture section reporter Jennifer Schuessler has more.
Last week, the Supreme Court said the Trump administration must facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was living in Maryland. The judge overseeing the case scheduled Tuesday's hearing so the Justice Department could provide an update on his status. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez breaks it all down.
Lawmakers have been facing pushback at town hall events as voters voice concerns over a number of issues and changes at the federal level, including President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the details.
Federal agents on Monday detained pro-Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi, who was involved in protests at Columbia University last year. His lawyers say he was taken into custody as he arrived for a citizenship interview in Vermont. One day before his arrest, he spoke with CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano.
Nearly everyone in the U.S. lives within a mile of a river, but half the rivers in the country have unsafe levels of pollution that threaten the water quality. The nonprofit conservation group American Rivers highlighted threats to rivers with its 2025 "Most Endangered Rivers" list. American Rivers President and CEO Tom Kiernan joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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.
A major issue facing U.S. rivers is contamination by sewage and other forms of pollution, but some communities are impacted more than others.
Wink Martindale, the host of hit game shows "Gambit" and "Tic-Tac-Dough," has died. He was 91.
Mohsen Mahdawi was arrested Monday at a citizenship interview in Vermont — one day after telling CBS News he'd "accept the outcome."
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
Bodycam footage released Tuesday from inside Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's Sante Fe home showed their German shepherd "guarding her" body, a sheriff's deputy said.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is in federal court for a second day in a landmark federal antitrust trial accusing Meta of being a monopoly.
President Trump's steep new tariffs on foreign cars could lead to a sharp decline in U.S. vehicle sales, according to S&P Global Mobility.
The IRS says that April 15 is the last day to file for a missed stimulus check, as well as to claim refunds from the 2021 tax year.
American Airlines said free Wi-Fi will be available to AAdvantage loyalty members through a partnership with AT&T.
Love them or hate them, marshmallow Peeps are inescapable around the Easter holiday.
Mohsen Mahdawi was arrested Monday at a citizenship interview in Vermont — one day after telling CBS News he'd "accept the outcome."
Dan Caldwell, a senior advisor to Pete Hegseth, and Darin Selnick, the Pentagon's deputy chief of staff, have been put on leave amid a probe into an unauthorized disclosure.
The IRS's Reduction in Force plan states the agency could go from 102,000 employees to a target of 60,000 to 70,000, according to an internal memo.
President Trump has signed executive orders that seek to punish four major law firms for their legal work and lawyers who worked for them.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is in federal court for a second day in a landmark federal antitrust trial accusing Meta of being a monopoly.
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
A majority of the agency's COVID-19 vaccine work group now backs narrower "risk-based" recommendations.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
More than 100,000 Americans need an organ transplant to stay alive, and each day, 17 die waiting. But a CBS News analysis finds one out of five donated organs is being tossed out. Tom Hanson has the story behind that troubling statistic in tonight's "Eye on America."
One of every three donated kidneys never gets transplanted. CBS News explores why a growing number are being discarded.
A Russian court convicted four journalists of extremism for working for an anti-corruption group founded by late opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
One woman died and another was hospitalized in critical condition due to a nitrogen leak from a cold chamber, French investigators said.
Russia has peppered Ukraine with exploding drones for years. Now, worried about continued U.S. support, Kyiv is putting hope in a new, domestically made drone-killer.
A trove of buried treasure that metal detectorists recently discovered in Transylvania once belonged to an ancient people that inhabited the region in modern-day Romania.
Gaza health officials say an Israeli strike on a field hospital killed a medic two days after another attack disabled the enclave's last functioning critical care facility.
Wink Martindale, the host of hit game shows "Gambit" and "Tic-Tac-Dough," has died. He was 91.
Police have released bodycam video of actor Gene Hackman's home from the day he and his wife were found dead. According to the investigation report, Hackman's wife had been searching the internet for information on flu symptoms and breathing techniques. Officials say she died from a hantavirus, a rare disease spread by rodents.
In the new Paramount+ documentary "The Carters: Hurts to Love You," Aaron Carter's twin sister, Angel Carter Conrad, and director Soleil Moon Frye reflect on how addiction, mental health struggles and the pressures of fame affected Aaron and Nick Carter and their siblings.
The trial stems from a jewelry heist in October 2016 during which Kim Kardashian was held at gunpoint in her luxury Paris apartment by masked men.
Pop star Katy Perry, one of the six women aboard Blue Origin's spaceflight, explained why she chose not to sing one of her own songs during the historic journey.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will take the stand Tuesday in a D.C. courtroom for a second round of testimony in an antitrust trial over his social media company. The federal government alleges the Facebook parent company bought up competing apps to create a monopoly.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is testifying for a second day in the Federal Trade Commission's antitrust trial against the tech giant. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has the latest.
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.
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King shares what it felt like to float in space during her Blue Origin flight.
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand Monday in the Federal Trade Commission's landmark antitrust trial against the tech company. Kenneth Dintzer, a partner at Crowell & Moring and the former senior trial counsel at the Justice Department's antitrust division, joins "CBS Morning News" to discuss.
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
Relatively little is known about Denisovans, an extinct group of human cousins that interacted with Neanderthals and Homo sapiens.
Thanks to a mouse watching clips from "The Matrix," scientists have created the largest functional map of a brain to date.
The discovery shows the cultural interaction between the Maya of Tikal and Teotihuacan's elite between 300 and 500 A.D., archaeologists said.
The man who said his stepmother held him captive for two decades has released his first public statement.
The city of Albuquerque, New Mexico, says it needs the National Guard to help local police control crime. The New Mexico governor has declared a state of emergency in Albuquerque, clearing the way for several dozen troops to be deployed there. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has more.
Jury selection began Tuesday in Harvey Weinstein's retrial in New York after the state's highest court overturned his 2020 rape conviction. CBS News New York reporter Christina Fan has the details.
Authorities detained a man "who played a leading role" in the high-profile murder of crime reporter Peter R. de Vries, prosecutors said.
The suspect tied to a fire at Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's official residence could be in court as soon as Wednesday. State authorities say 38-year-old Cody Balmer is currently hospitalized for a medical event "not connected to Sunday's incident." Police say Balmer planned to beat Governor Shapiro with a hammer if he found him. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
A day after her flight to space, Gayle King speaks with "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois about how the trip has changed her.
Aisha Bowe and Amanda Nguyen talk to "CBS Mornings" about how the Blue Origin spaceflight changed them for the better.
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, who before her spaceflight admitted that she's a nervous flyer, said she has a new confidence following her journey and revealed if she would do it again.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has given astronomers a detailed, never-before-seen look at a dying star.
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King and an all-women crew blasted off from West Texas on a Blue Origin rocket for a roughly 10-minute journey to the edge of space on Monday. King later spoke about what surprised her during the flight. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
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 back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Franklin Roosevelt's personal rail car, the Magellan, has been restored to its stately elegance and can be boarded at its retirement home in Miami, the Gold Coast Railroad Museum.
CBS News compared census data with outfall locations and found lower income, minority communities are twice as likely to have sewage dumping into a river or creek. David Schecter reports for "Eye on America."
A day after her flight to space, Gayle King speaks with "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois about how the trip has changed her.
America's 250th birthday is coming up in 2026 and while some states are beginning the festivities now, future plans at the federal and state level remain uncertain. New York Times culture section reporter Jennifer Schuessler has more.
Police have released bodycam video of actor Gene Hackman's home from the day he and his wife were found dead. According to the investigation report, Hackman's wife had been searching the internet for information on flu symptoms and breathing techniques. Officials say she died from a hantavirus, a rare disease spread by rodents.